GATher INFLUENCE PODCAST: Changing The Nation And The World One Catalytic Conversation At A Time

In this final episode of season 6 of the Gather Influence podcast, we will hear from Lori Doner Jones and Elena Franklin. They both talk about trusting God in all things.

Lori Doner Jones attends Springvale Church, located in Stouffville and is the Lead of Women’s Ministry there.  She is also the founder a ministry called REVIVE, which endeavours to provide women who are called to teach and speak an opportunity, and a platform to encourage and uplift other women, both online and in-person. REVIVE challenges women to seek God with determined purpose; to awaken a generation of women who really, authentically believe, what we SAY we believe and are ready to live, transformed for His Glory.Lori is also a wife of  21 years and a mother of two sweet daughters, age 15 and 13.  To learn more about REVIVE, access devotionals written by the Springvale/ REVIVE team, or view our current video series see www.readyforrevival.ca

Elena Taliotis Franklin, M.Div. is a spiritual director, speaker, and lover of people, nature, and the stories they both tell. She coaches teams and individuals into greater flourishing and facilitates spiritual formation and leadership growth through workshops and through teaching and the undergraduate and graduate levels. She is a home educator, she loves the church, has been a church planter, and she and her husband have three children who have taught them that sometimes the best theology happens in the in-between and unexpected spaces of life.

Gather Influence Co-hosts: Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk

Vanessa Hoyes - Instagram @vanessahoyes

Gather Women @gatherwomen

Episode co-host Elena Franklin - Instagram @@elena.t.franklin

Lori Doner Jones- Instagram @loridonerjones

In this episode, first you will hear Stacy Mattheis speak on how we mute our voice. 

Stacy lives in Red Deer, Alberta with her husband Tyler and the last of their three children. Stacy homeschooled all three, and is now discovering what the middle season of life is like. She has served in many different areas of ministry in her local church from Women’s Ministry, technical teams, spiritual formation, family ministry, and joined the Executive Team of Gather Women in 2020. She values unity, authenticity and truth. 

You can find her reflecting on life and her journey with the Lord on Instagram @stacymattheis and Facebook at stacymattheis.

Next Claire Odogbo talks with Lara on their journey as music artist. 

Join into this episode and we trust you will be encouraged and motivated by these conversations. 

You can find Claire sharing her music and her journey on Instagram @claireodogbo and Facebook at @claireodogbomusic.

Gather Influence Co-hosts:

Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk

Vanessa Hoyes - Instagram @vanessahoyes

Gather Women @gatherwomen

In this episode, first you will hear Kaitlyn Cey and Jocelyn Freeman have a conversation on Living Creatively with the Holy Spirit. Jocelyn is a Pastor at Jubilee Christian Centre in Calgary, Alberta. She has become a trusted voice and mentor, teacher, and speaker. Jocelyn is known for her daring and creative speaking style. She isn’t afraid to think outside of the box to capture her audience’s attention. She is an inspirational presenter who openly shares her story and experiences.

Next Elizabeth Ojo talks with Annie on The Apologetic Church as millennial women, whose generation often embrace the invitation to address controversial topics such as women in church leadership. In an era where "Cancel Culture" is unfortunately prevalent, how should the church navigate tough topics? They believe that the church should be aware of the perception of the world but not conform nor be a slave to it. 

The church and its response towards current events should be rooted in the bible and once the truth is unapologetically spoken, although it may be perceived as offensive, they know that the whole truth is freeing. They encourage all women to take new ground and their prayer is that the church’s message, fully rooted in the Word, will lead the way as many women boldly step into their calling.

Gather Influence Co-hosts:

Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk

Vanessa Hoyes - Instagram @vanessahoyes

Gather Women @gatherwomen

Episode co-host

Liz Ojo:  Instagram @itslizojo

Kaitlyn Cey: Instagram @kaitcey

In this episode, first you will hear Caroline Thiessen and  Lauren Greene. Their conversation will help encourage other women to put their faith into action and will encourage women to walk in wholeness and freedom.

How and where do you find your identity? Your true, authentic identity is solely found in Christ. When your identity is built on a firm foundation that doesn’t change and is constant you have the strength and ability to trust without borders and have the confidence to take bold Godly risks. 

Why aren’t we living with such boldness and faith like the people in The Bible? We worship an almighty and all-powerful God who can do anything. If we truly believe God is the God of the impossible shouldn’t our lives reflect that? When your identity is strong, firm and you know who you are in Christ you can believe the promises He has spoken to you with bold confidence and trust that He will come through for you no matter your surrounding circumstances.

Next, as a former ‘risk manager,’ Jen shares her personal story of how she became a ‘risk taker’ by learning how to silence the inner critic, accept God’s invitation, embrace risk and simply start saying one “yes” at a time.

Jen explains that her pattern of risk aversion had spiritual implications. By staying in her  “comfort zone” she wasn’t letting Jesus be LORD of her life. This way of living was robbing her of a deeper intimacy with Him.

Our relationship with God is meant to be one of trust and abiding, obedience and faith. A life of adventure with Him! We must open our hands in surrender to God, fill our hearts with his promises, and put our faith into action by stepping into all that he has for us.

Let this story and teaching encourage you to say “Yes” to God’s invitation to join him where he is at work in this season of your life. Go ahead and do that ‘thing’ he’s asking you to do, knowing that risk is always safe with God and watch your life be transformed.

Gather Influence Co-hosts:

Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk

Vanessa Hoyes - Instagram @vanessahoyes

Gather Women @gatherwomen

Episode co-host

Jen Vis - Instagram @jvis24

Caroline Thiessien - Instagram @carolina_romantique

In this episode, 

Nicola Bartel interviews Rachelle Ashbee, Program and Outreach Services director at Mercy Canada.

They discuss about:

· The diversity and Commonalities of women

· The Value and Voices of Women and why they matter

· Women in all expressions of leadership

Next, Kim Hutchins talks with Emily McDougall and Cami Greenleaf. They discuss the impact of others on their lives. They also dive into who influenced and encouraged them to grow in their walk with Jesus.

Out of this conversation comes the revelation of just how important it is to speak truth into the lives of others. They encourage everyone to take a moment to ask God what He wants us to see about other people and to have a heart for them, so that we can encourage everyone around us and open up opportunities to share the gospel and encourage others to grow in their relationship with Jesus.

This conversation reminds us that it is so important to create a safe place for others to dream big dreams and recognize that God has some amazing plans we are blessed to be a part of. And we have an opportunity to tell others who they are becoming by speaking God’s truth into their lives. I was blessed by this conversation and I am praying that it will be a blessing to you as well!

Join into this episode to hear these girls talk about the value and voices of women serving and growing in the nation.

Gather Influence Co-hosts:

Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchuk

Vanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyes

Gather Women @gatherwomen

Co-host of this episode

Kim Hutchins: Instagram @kimhutchins6

Nicola Bartel: Instagram @nicolabartel

In the first part of this episode, join Bianca Schaefer, a German-born Canadian immigrant as she interviews Lenita Abraham on her unique experiences and challenges of living life as an Indian, Christian immigrant in Canada.

Lenita shares what she’s learned about how to embrace conversations regarding race and religion and discovering her true identity in Christ through the process.

Next, Manyi Ebot talks with Imari Basson on the topic of  unbothered which is the title of Irmari’s book coming out in 2022. 

Irmari shares great wisdom on being Christlike through trials, droughts and storms and the understanding of who God is and how that helps us to rest in Him. She also shares practical insights on impacting our homes, communities and this nation as women.

Join into this episode to hear these four girls talk about walking with calling into our nation.

Find out more about Bianca at: http://www.biancaschaefer.com/

https://www.instagram.com/biancaschaefer1/

https://www.facebook.com/BiancaSchaefer360HealthCoach

Lenita can be found sharing her travels on social media @lenita

Connect with Manyi at www.manyi.ebot.comInstagram @manyiebot

Connect with Irmari at www.thisislifechurch.com Instagram @irmaribasson

Gather Influence Co-hosts:

Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk

Vanessa Hoyes - Instagram @vanessahoyes

Gather Women @gatherwomen

In this episode Rebecca Doner takes you through her experience of learning to embrace her multi-vocational life. For a season she felt that all the different areas of life were in conflict and this caused her to life a fragmented life. Over time God revealed that all the places she had been called were all part of one great masterpiece of His design.

Sometimes we are called to a clearly defined single lane and sometimes we are called to a four lane highway where we move in and out of lanes. What is important is that all our lanes are pointed in the right direction and that we are pursuing the heart of Jesus in all we do.

Rebecca Doner is wife to her high-school sweetheart, and mom to four amazing kids. She works full time in business partnership with her sister-in-law. She serves on the Elder’s board at her local church and is actively involved in several ministries there. She is a speaker who eagerly uses her voice to impart God's love, freedom, and truth to the world. Most recently she has felt led to serve on the executive team at Gather Women - a national women’s ministry, and in her ‘spare time’  is studying for her MTS (Masters of Theological Studies) at Tyndale Seminary."

Join into this episode to hear Rebecca and Vanessa talk about Multifaceted Masterpiece.

Gather Influence Season 6, Episode 3 Co-hosts:

Vanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyes

Rebecca Doner @lifeoverflow

Gather Women @gatherwomen

In this episode we will hear from two incredible women from the Gather Voices 2021 cohort.

Joyce Chang interviews Gabrielle Phua on the topic of being wholly content.

Christians are often told to be content, to be grateful for what we have. But the reality is, life happens. Sometimes we just want more or better. Sometimes we just can’t help but compare, control, and perfect. Desires are not always bad, but we need to be careful that it doesn’t change our attitude towards God, and therefore, our relationship with him. So, what does it look like to be content with who we are and where we are in life? The secret lies in stopping, reflecting, and giving thanks. A discipline that can and needs to be trained in an overwhelming world. Join Joyce Chang and Gabrielle Phua as they chat about the complexity of being content in every season.

Next, we will hear Kaitlyn Tabet interview Hannah Hansen on raising and releasing the next generation.

How do we support the next generation of girls as they develop their faith? As cultural norms shift around mental health, rest, and acceptance; leaders are developing a part of faith focused on support we haven’t seen in young leaders before. We also look at the struggle of fighting for Justice and mercy in the cancel culture we live in. Lean into this conversation to learn more about how to support and encourage the next generation of leaders.

Join into this episode to hear these four girls talk about Voices of the Next Gen in Our Nation.

Gather Influence Co-hosts:

Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchuk

Vanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyes

Gather Women @gatherwomen

On this brand new Season 6 of The Gather Influence Podcast we are talking all things voices - the female voice and how we can raise and release the female voice across Canada.

Gather Influence Co-hosts:

Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchuk

Vanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyes

Gather Women @gatherwomen