Impactus podcast

As the founder of FaithTech, James is passionate about igniting conversations, collaborations and creations in the tech space for Jesus. In this episode, Kirk and James talk about ways that we can implement our faith in the workplace, and particularly the role that technology plays.

Porn is a destructive force that leads all sorts of addictions and unhealthy relationships. And yet, our culture tells us that porn—among many other things—is completely normal and healthy. How do we protect ourselves and our children from the dangers of sex addiction? Dr. Doug Weiss is a bestselling author and conference speaker who has been the Executive Director at Heart to Heart Counseling Center for more than 20 years. In this interview with Kirk, he shares practical advice on how we can live with sexual integrity, and empower others to do so as well.

Is there “right” and “wrong”? What does God say about sex and sexuality? How we do we help our children navigate this increasingly complex world of changing norms? Kirk shares a timely message from a recent workshop that helps us walk through the Bible to provide some clarity.

There was a time when the church was at the centre of culture and society. Increasingly, however, the church is being pushed to the sidelines, and there’s growing tension between these two worlds that were once so tightly intertwined. As Lee Beach explains, this is an experience that’s not new to God’s people: the nation of Israel was pushed out of their land in the Old Testament, and even the Early Church identified with the reality that they were not a people of power and influence in their culture. Lee discusses how looking at our present reality through the lens of scripture can help us navigate how to live faithfully in this context.

We know God’s word calls us to be a voice for the voiceless and to stand up for those who are being oppressed. But sometimes we don’t know if the situation calls for us to get involved, and if it does, how? Phil Wagler tells of a story that happened to him recently while he was on a layover at an Asian airport, and talks about what the experience taught him.

Rick Johnson shares why grandparents are such an important and integral part of their grandkids’ lives, and some practical ways that a grandfather can invest in his children’s children. Rick also talks about the journey that lead him to adopt his granddaughter, and the challenges and opportunities that this unique situation brings.

According to the PEW Research Center, nearly half of adults in their 40’s and 50’s have a parent over the age of 65 and are simultaneously either raising a young child, or financially supporting a grown child. Although these are American statistics, the reality is similar here in Canada. We call this the ““The Sandwich Generation“. Pew Research Center. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2017-05-15.

Bill Farrel shares his experiences in caring for parents and adult kids at the same time, and the joys that can occur at this unique, and sometimes peculiar stage of life.

With humour, Vince D’Acchioli shares an insightful message about our relationships with women, understanding woman and how they think, and why we sometimes have conflict. Whether you’re single, newlywed, or you’ve married for 50 years, you’ll find this message very relevant.

In Canada, only 14% of Christians read the Bible at least once a week.

John Neufeld from Back to the Bible Canada discusses why this trend is happening, and why it’s so important that we don’t follow the trend. He also discusses some practical ways to make Bible study a part of our regular routine.

Hank de Jong is the Executive Director of EduDeo Ministries, a Canadian organization serving children in developing countries with quality education rooted in a Biblical worldview. Promise Keepers partners with EduDeo to send men on short-term “HANDS” trips where they help build Christian schools. In this episode, Hank talks about what Christ-centred education means for developing countries, and why it’s so important to get involved.