In this episode;
-- Sterling drops a bomb with a podcast exclusive announcement
-- we get an update from Rosalind on baby Theo
-- we consider where God is in the midst of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy and the questions we're sometimes left asking
-- Connor McCombs also shares some of the incredible ways God is weaving together His master plan and drawing people to Himself through the ALPHA program in his High School
-- In keeping with our "Simple Life" series we end the podcast with a "foodie" challenge

Randy & Donna Carter join the show to engage on timely issues facing the next generation and the role that those who've gone before can play. We talk about the addictive effects of our mobile devices and the impact over reliance on social media feeds can have on building authentic relationships with those around us.

Donna & Randy's books, resources & podcast can be found at StraightTalkMinstries.com and will serve as an invaluable resource and source of encouragement for youth, women and couples.

Rosalind is back! Well at least back on the show to talk about motherhood, catch up on life and also fill us fellas in on the Oscars! We then take to social media to see how Pastor James really feels about Awards shows.

Rosalind then opens up with us and shares some of her personal journey together with her husband Mark as they currently face some uncertain health concerns with Theo, their beautiful 4 month old son. Even in the face of potentially scary outcomes they both acknowledge God's hand guiding them through these very present concerns. Your heart and faith will no doubt be encouraged.

Leading up to our second interview with Olympian Jungle Jim Hunter, Jon Caldwell joins Heather, James & Greg to discuss highlights of the olympics, the hearts of our Jr. High students and inspiring the next generation for greatness.

What to listen for;
-- Keys to raising strong self-sufficient kids who aren't afraid to risk and fail
-- What's the harm in participation medals anyway?
-- Are Scott Moir & Tessa Virtue really together?
-- James in his best Irish lilt reads a quote of Ireland's Half-piper Bubba Newby! He nails it... and its just fun to hear
-- Why did Jesus never mention the Olympics?
-- If Jesus was a hockey goalie would the opposition ever score?
-- Inspiration in pursuit of excellence as Christians
-- and more!

Two-time olympian and bronze medalist Jungle Jim Hunter (the original Crazy Canuck) joins the show for a fascinating interview as he shares from personal experience and provides insights into the unique challenges facing olympic athletes today.

Jim talks about the technical, mental, and emotional balance required of athletes, contributors to Canada's rise in podium finishes as well as Calgary's bid for the 2026 games.

"LIVE IN STUDIO" - Kara Klob sings "Find My Way" a song she co-wrote with Jayne Luy who also joins the show. In an interview with each, following the performance, we chat about the process of writing and what the song means to each of them. Also, live in the podcast, Kara is surprised by some exciting news about this song.

We play some "highlights" from this past weeks sermon and look ahead to all that's leading up to Easter.

Don't forget to stop by Cornerstone Marketplace and ENTER TO WIN one of two free sets of tickets to the coming Comedy Date Night event on Feb.8 at FAC!

Grant Sylvester joins the show to chat further about the 'twist' in the 'tale' of the perplexing parable of the Shrewd Manager from Luke 16. We're also joined by FAC's Technical Director Paul Nadeau-Bonilla who "sheds some light" on the true mission behind the new technologies currently being installed in the Sanctuary.

Tune in to how you can be entered to win 1 of 2 pairs of tickets to the upcoming Comedy Date Night on Thursday Feb. 8!

In Ep. 80 the cast is joined by Calgary Herald columnist Licia Corbella to talk through the issues raised in her recent column titled "In the name of tolerance, Trudeau attacks faith". The article addresses the Governments recent changes to the Canada Summer Job Program and how those changes will impact organizations like FAC directly and also threaten both religious freedoms and general freedoms of expression.

It's an engaging conversation that helps us better understand the increasing pressures facing the Church in Canada and how we might respond when the values & beliefs we hold are challenged by the highest forms of government.

In this first episode of 2018 we look ahead to some bold predictions from prominent Canadians AND our very own prominent Scottish/Canadian highlights FAC's goals for 2018 and beyond from his "Setting Game-Changer Goals blog" post. (Follow the link to read more --https://www.faccalgary.com/news/setting-game-changer-goals)

We chat further about our "Tales with a Twist" series and the challenge of living out the lyrics of "I'd Rather Have Jesus" ...if we're honest.

The cast wraps up the episode with a cold read of an excerpt from the Book of The Month at Cornerstone Marketplace titled "Oath of Honour". Set to dramatic music the story comes to life with stunning performances by James(playing David), Sterling(as Ryan) & Greg(as the narrator & Charice the female officer). No doubt copies will sell quickly from this riveting performance - so be sure to secure your copy right away.

Due to technical difficulties this episode was released one week after recording.

In this episode we hear from FAC's Kaura-Lea Dueck who is currently working to help restore dignity & self-worth to those escaping the sex trade in Southern Thailand.

She talks about her calling to the international hub for "sex tourism" as well as the hope she has for God to do extraordinary things through the freedom only He can bring.

Jonathan Klein joins Greg & Sterling as Kaura-Lea also provides new insight to a familiar song AND reveals both the "grossest" and the "stinkiest" things she's ingested overseas(not for the squeamish)!