Into The Fire

On today's episode, we are so honored to have our amazing friend and colleague with us, Dave Richards!

Dave shares with us how to live a life that combines the Kingdom and the marketplace. He explains how being Kingdom conscious at work will drastically transform your work culture and accelerate your business.

Dave has been a special friend of ours for over 20 years. He is an entrepreneur, church planter, revivalist,

as well as being the Vice President of Global Operations for Catch The Fire World.

On today's episode, we are joined for the 2nd time by our friends Michael and Rachel Sawka.

They share with us how cultural differences can influence and determine how you connect with people and reach them for Jesus. We have to relate to people where they are at and inside of the culture they have been brought up in. Michael and Rachel articulate this so well.

Michael and Rachel have been missionaries in Japan since 1999. Michael was raised in Japan as a missionary kid and Rachel was raised in the UK by parents who were Senior Pastors. They have been working with Ron and Teddy Sawka (Michael's parents) and the ministry they established in Japan since 1999. In 2004 Michael and Rachel took over leadership of the local church and in 2015 a network of churches in Japan called Arise5. In 2019, God led them to connect with Catch The Fire and with Ron and Teddy Sawka, they decided to join, as a network, and become a part of the Catch The Fire family. In April 2020, CTF Japan was established and later that year CTF Hong Kong and CTF Taiwan. Michael and Rachel became the senior leaders of the Catch the Fire Asia sphere in 2020.

On Today's episode, we are joined by our precious friends Michael and Rachel Sawka. They share how the Lord birthed a passion in them for Asia, especially Japan, and the challenges and rewards of being placed by the Lord in a completely different culture than their own.

Michael and Rachel have been missionaries in Japan since 1999. Michael was raised in Japan as a missionary kid and Rachel was raised in the UK by parents who were Senior Pastors. They have been working with Ron and Teddy Sawka (Michael's parents) and the ministry they established in Japan since 1999. In 2004 Michael and Rachel took over leadership of the local church and in 2015 a network of churches in Japan called Arise5. In 2019, God led them to connect with Catch The Fire and with Ron and Teddy Sawka, they decided to join, as a network, and become a part of the Catch The Fire family. In April 2020, CTF Japan was established and later that year CTF Hong Kong and CTF Taiwan. Michael and Rachel became the senior leaders of the Catch the Fire Asia sphere in 2020.

Today's episode is the 100th episode of "Into The Fire"! Duncan and Kate reflect on the last 2 years and share what the Lord has put on their heart for the present and the future. Today also happens to be Valentines Day! So we hope that this episode blesses you all and encourages you that the Father will never stop pursuing and pouring out his love on you!

On today's episode, Duncan and Kate are joined by a special friend, April Young Blackwell.

April shares her amazing story about finding her purpose while in the corporate world. She worked for big banks for over 21 years, and then decided it was time to spread her wings and fly. She is an amazing wife, mother, entrepreneur, blogger, book club co-host, and so much more. She inspires so many women in today's world to go for it and never settle for less than what God has put in your heart and the purpose he has given you.

You can check out her blog at : www.thepoachingpoints.com

On today's episode, we are joined by our amazing friend, Ramesh Naraine. Kate and Ramesh discuss how to deal with difficult situations and circumstances in our lives. Why do bad things happen to good people? How should we navigate tragedy and continue to look to the Lord? These are just a couple of the challenging topics that Ramesh and Kate discuss on this episode.

Elsie and her husband, Ramesh, have been long-time members of Catch The Fire. They worked at the flagship church location in Toronto until they agreed to plant Catch The Fire Toronto East in September 2009. They love to minister transparently, humorously and prophetically using scriptures and sharing their personal stories of encountering God’s transforming presence.

To connect with Ramesh and Elsie or to learn more about their ministry, visit the sites below.

https://www.ctftorontoeast.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDD_aAPT7KUR87LFwGzutg?app=desktop

On today's Podcast, Kate is joined by our amazing friend Elsie Naraine.

Kate and Elsie discuss the beauty and creativity in which God created us and speaks to us. Elsie encourages everyone when they are going through difficult times to lean into God's goodness and to embrace the passion that he has for us.

Elsie and her husband, Ramesh, have been long-time members of Catch The Fire. They worked at the flagship church location in Toronto until they agreed to plant Catch The Fire Toronto East in September 2009. They love to minister transparently, humorously and prophetically using scriptures and sharing their personal stories of encountering God’s transforming presence. They are committed to helping those who are taking the gospel to people and places where Jesus is still unknown.

On today's episode, Duncan and Kate reflect on 2021 and share some of the struggles and victories of this past year. What should be our perspective in regards to 2021? What is God doing in 2022?

Duncan Also shares a story of a prophetic sign involving butterflies.

We hope that this episode encourages everyone to go for it in 2022!

On today's episode, Duncan and Kate discuss the impact of leaving a legacy that transcends generations.

Duncan also shares the extraordinary story of receiving his Grandfather's blessing and the impact that has had on his life.

There is a mantle for all of us that can continue throughout our generations.

On today's episode, Duncan shares a preaching he recently gave to Catch The Fire Raleigh/Durham.

Duncan speaks on the Abrahamic Promise, that he would be blessed to be a blessing. God blesses us not just for ourselves, but so all the nations would be blessed, fulfilling The Great Commission of sharing Jesus with the world.

We hope this message blesses you all and ignites a fire inside of you that we are meant to live a legacy that impacts the world for Jesus.