More than Twelve Podcast

“No one can stop an idea whose time has come” -Danielle Strickland

Danielle is shaking up the spiritual landscape of our time. Her compassionate heart of justice is so beautifully evident through the initiatives she’s started and the stories she tells. She powerfully reflects the merciful, resilient One who leaves the 99 for the 1.

She is a spiritual leader, justice advocate, communicator and peacemaker. From establishing justice departments and church plants, to launching global anti-trafficking initiatives, to creating new initiatives that mobilize people towards transformational spiritual life. Danielle trains, advocates, and inspires people to live differently through initiatives like Amplify Peace, Brave Global, Infinitum, and Women’s Speaking Collective.

Danielle is a highly sought after international preacher, author, and leader. Check out her work at www.daniellestrickland.com

Korey Reimer is the Director of the Kaléo program (Briercrest/Camp Qwanoes) - an outdoor leadership program that is a fusion between foundational leadership training, tight-knit community, academic credits, and outdoor adventures.

Korey leads with a profound sense of humility, wisdom and compassion. He encourages us to never grow complacent in our leadership but to find ways to keep learning and growing. His advice and anecdotes will leave you feeling inspired to do the work necessary for longevity and impact.

Tina is a beautiful example of someone who has lived their twenties well! She is overflowing with wisdom, compassion, and grace. Tina encourages us to take risks, find mentorship, and always act out of love. There are heaps of gold to uncover in this episode. Enjoy it!

“If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together" -Lilla Watson

We’re taking a pause from our Roaring Twenties series to make space for a very important conversation.

In this episode, you’ll hear from some amazing black people in our community. They share their perspectives on the Black Lives Matter movement, their own lived experiences, and what it means for you and me to join together to build a better, kinder future.

Their insights are poignant, powerful, and full of compassion. We learned a ton listening to them. We encourage you to come with open, humble, malleable hearts, and take a listen.

Tune in this week as we kick off our new series “The Roaring Twenties: Make Your Foundational Years Count”. In the next several episodes we sit down with individuals who exemplify leadership in their communities. They provide wisdom and encouragement for young adults today. A person’s twenties is often called their “defining decade”, laying the foundation for their future. Through the stories shared, we hope to equip our listeners with tools to do more than just get by, but instead, actually thrive.

Jordan Schellenberg is the Founder/Director of Youth One, a youth centre in Lethbridge where students can go to find community, mentorship, and a sense of belonging. He shares the stories of how he’s discovered and developed his passions, and then turned them into tangible action. Jordan is an inspiring man who leads from a defined sense of why. He is an effective, integral leader who has an abundance of wisdom to pass along to those of us trying to figure out “what to do with our lives”.

Part two of our discussion on marriage! Tune in as we interview more couples from our community, listening to their thoughts on marriage and how their relationships have changed over the years.

Join us this week for part one of our two part discussion surrounding marriage. This week we had the opportunity to sit down and hear Joe and Becky Molina share their funny and heart-warming love story, as well as share some wisdom with us. This wonderful couple, while being genuine and authentic, give practical and insightful advice to those seeking a fulfilling relationship; beginning as two individuals loved by God, and coming together as one, to live in deep intimacy with the Father.

Moral Dilemma for you all - is it ethical to download Tinder for the sole purpose of asking boys to be interviewed on your podcast?

Well, right or wrong, we did just that! Join us to hear our interview with the Tinder boys, as well as an insightful conversation with our singles panel - Alicia Hooper, Noah Morton, and Lukas Grasse. We explore the good, the bad, and the weird of Christian dating culture. How do we, as singles, navigate a dating scene that has been notorious for being so high-stakes? Is it possible to make wise decisions while also simply enjoying the process? What makes for a healthy, successful dating life? Tune in to hear our thoughts!

What to do with these emotions!? In this episode we delve deeper into the spiritual atmosphere surrounding our world during this time of global crisis, and discuss how to combat the heaviness surrounding us through prayer and intimacy with the Father. Join us as we hear from individuals who share how they have been battling and coping during these strange times, and listen to the practical ways those in our community have been spending time with God in prayer.

Join us this week as we sit down with four church leaders from the Lethbridge community: Pastor Daniel Zopoula from The Miz City Church, Pastor Frank Allen from The Tab, Pastor Luke Watson from the E-Free Church, and Youth Minister Sarah Decoste from the Catholic churches. We pick their brain on how COVID-19 is affecting them and their churches personally, and on what they think God is doing during this time. Their insight is deep, relevant, and meaningful. Enjoy!