Impactus podcast

You are designed to flourish in your workplace. But many of us struggle to find a sense of purpose or fulfillment in what we do. Is it possible for us to truly flourish in our work?

Business executive Shundrawn Thomas reveals how work is intended to produce lasting value and should be meaningful and productive. A healthy attitude toward work and the workplace requires intentionality and effort. In this edition of the podcast, Thomas helps us to a greater understanding of our abilities and passions, which in turn will help us develop into the people we are meant to be. Through empirical research and real-life stories, Thomas reveals fundamental truths in easy-to-remember concepts for joy at work regardless of occupation, age, or career stage.

The tension in relationships seems to be at a breaking point. We are living in a significant cultural moment where people are once again confronting racism while also dealing with anger in their own family and with government or church leaders.

The message of forgiveness as described in the Bible is incredibly important for this moment in history.

In this edition of the podcast, our guest will be author and men's conference speaker Bill Farrel. Bill will be talking about:

• What forgiveness is and is not
• How forgiveness creates freedom in our own hearts
• Key steps in the journey of forgiveness

When was the last time you had a good laugh? In the stress-filled, challenging days of a pandemic, we can find ourselves so overwhelmed by the realities of life that we have lost our sense of joy. When we were all children, life seemed a lot more simple, and we were able to laugh a lot more.

In this edition of the podcast, our guest is Phil Callaway from the radio program Laugh Again. Listen as we talk about what it looks like to become adults who learn to laugh like kids again. Phil has experienced many challenges in his life, but he keeps coming back to the power of a good laugh to help our souls.

Being a dad is filled with all kinds of challenges today. There is one extra layer of calling for Christian dads – be the spiritual leader in your family. But who really knows what it looks like to be a spiritual leader? In this edition of the podcast, we will discuss these responsibilities with Jerrad Lopes, the author of "Dad Tired and Loving It."

Some of the topics we look at include:

• How can a man practically start to lead his family today?
• What does discipleship look like for a dad who is trying to raise his kids to follow Jesus?
• What's the difference between Gospel parenting and just raising kids who have good morals?

Parents are learning a whole new set of skills right now.  At the best of times, there is a lot of responsibility on a parent, but the season we find ourselves in has magnified and multiplied the responsibility and opportunity that is before us as parents.  In this podcast, we talk with Brett Ullman about his new book “Parenting: Navigating Everything” and some of the ways we can strengthen ourselves as parents.  Brett Ullman travels North America speaking to teens, young adults, leaders and parents on topics including sexuality, mental health, men, dating and media.

Topics covered include:

• Types of parenting styles
• How to deal with times when mom and dad have different parenting styles
• Practical steps to build good communication with your kids
• How to not be overwhelmed by all the responsibilities you have as a parent

Work is a good gift from God, but COVID-19 has dramatically impacted the work of millions of men.  In this edition of the podcast, we feature a roundtable conversation with Kirk Giles (President of Promise Keepers Canada), Mauricio Rosa (Content Manager), and Paul La Vigne (Director of Operations).  In this candid conversation, we look at how work is shifting for so many men and how to navigate the changes and challenges you are facing.  We will talk about:

• How to handle job loss.  This includes first-hand perspective from Paul after a significant job loss he faced only one year ago.
• Why work changes impact men so deeply.
• How to handle changing work conditions – including working from home and balancing family life.

We invite you to share this podcast with other men who may be facing changes in their work at this time.

Do you have friends or family members who do not know Jesus?  Many people question how legitimate the story of Jesus is, and many Christians do not know how to respond to those questions.  Today’s generation has questions and is seeking truth.

The challenge in Western culture is communicating the message of Jesus in a way that people can understand and appreciate. Sharing the gospel requires us all to understand and speak the language of culture and address the questions being asked with intellectual honesty, gentleness and respect. When we do this in the love and winsomeness of Christ Jesus, lives are impacted and culture is changed.

In this edition of the podcast, we are joined by Andy Steiger – the founder and President of Apologetics Canada.

Together, we will talk about:

• How do we know Jesus Christ actually lived?
• Did the death of Jesus happen as described in the Bible?
• What is the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus?

COVID-19 has resulted in job losses and financial uncertainties for families everywhere.  Many men are deeply concerned for what this all means for their family and their future financial plans.  In this special edition of the podcast, three members of our staff – Kirk Giles, Mauricio Rosa, and Rick Verkerk – share some of their own personal experiences and lessons about dealing with finances during difficult seasons.

Topics discussed in this podcast include:

• What to do if you have been laid off work
• How to help friends or family who are facing financial challenges because of job loss
• What to do if you find yourself angry because of the stress and circumstances you are facing

Have you ever felt stuck as though something is holding you back, and you can’t break free?  Have you ever tried to overcome these barriers only to find yourself returning to the same habits and patterns again and again?  If this is your story, then Carlos Whittaker knows exactly what you have been experiencing.

In his book “Kill the Spider,” Carlos takes us through his own journey of how to get rid of what is really holding us back. 

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Carlos to hear his story and learn more about the spiders and cobwebs in our lives. 

Listen, learn, and share these lessons.  God wants us free.  Explore the journey to get there.

Every man is capable of having a godly impact in the world, and Frederick Dryden is a perfect example of this truth. Dryden’s story is one of poverty, bullying, abuse, gangs, and a broken family.  However, through the grace of Jesus and the influence of other godly people, he has not been defined by what happened in his past.

In this podcast, we tell the story of a man who has overcome incredible adversity and is now helping to save the lives of at-risk youth through the ministry of Liberty for Youth.

No matter what your story is, God wants to shape you to be someone who has an incredible impact in this world. Listen to this incredible story and share it with others who could use some encouragement today!