Real Podcast

A Retrospective Conversation with Jason Koleba - In this episode, Jason Koleba moves into the interviewee chair to reflect back on 21 years of ministry within Cochrane Alliance Church. Jason Dimnik (Youth Pastor at Cochrane Alliance) guest hosts.

A Conversation with Clarence and Olivia Wesley - Its become painfully obvious that Canadians have work to do if we want to restore healthy relationships between First Nations people and European newcomers to our country. A step on that path could simply be to hear one anothers stories. In this episode, Jason (a white guy whose Slavic ancestors only arrived in Canada a couple generations ago) explores the histories, experiences and insights of his two new Stoney friends, Olivia and Clarence Wesley.

A Conversation with Yolanda Bosma and Ken Friesen - Jesus calls everyone everywhere to follow him. Since that journey involves leading an authentic and examined life, emotional and relational healing are "normal" steps every Christian should expect to take. In this weeks episode, Yolanda Bosma and Ken Friesen talk about how Jesus has used Freedom Session to shape into healthier, more authentic people.

A Conversation with John and Sharon Wicker - Most Christians know that Jesus told his followers to Go into all the world and make disciples. That Great Commission has inspired people in every subsequent generation to leave their home cultures to bring Jesus good news to those who have not heard it. So what does the mission look like in the 21stcentury? How does being a missionary today look different than it did in the 20thcentury? In this episode we explore the insights and experiences of mission veterans John Sharon Wicker, Regional Director for the Americas with SEND International.

A Conversation with Audrey DeMaere - AllCanadians, regardless of their age or background, have made significant adjustments to their lifestyles in 2020. It could be argued that our seniors have adapted the mostespecially those who live in care facilities. In this episode we talk life, change and community with Audrey DeMaere, a thriving senior in a supportive living environment right here in Cochrane.

A Conversation with Teachers Rob Wollin & Stephanie Litschke - The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in school closures around the globe. Of course, students saw their worlds turned upside-down when the doors shut mid-March. But they werent the only ones coping with disorientation; teachers also had to navigate overnight change. What has that experience been like? How do teachers feel about the relaunch of school this fall? Find out as Jason sits down with local teachers Rob Wollin Stephanie Litschke.

A Conversation with Richard Lutchman, Itunu Onanuga and Favour Simoongwe - Our struggles with prejudice and systemic racism have (again) come to the forefront of common conversation in the Spring of 2020. Are these big-city problems only? In this episode, Jason sits down with three Cochranites to hear their perspectives and experiences as minorities living in a quiet Alberta town.

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Holy Post - Race in America

A Conversation with Natalya Wagantall, Brooke Van Roon & Selina Novello - In February 2020, a team of 23 high school students and leaders from Cochrane Alliance Church travelled to San Raymundo, Guatemala to connect with families, teach at a local school, and invest in community projects. Three of those studentsNatalya, Brooke and Selinadish on their experience and reflect on its impact on them and their team.

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Selinas Jewelry Business

Natalyas shoe collection

A Conversation with Mayor Jeff Genung - COVID 19 has affected all of us, and government officials carry the responsibility ofleading us through a challenging time. In this episode, Jason interviews Cochrane's Mayor Jeff Genung. Learn how the pandemic is personally affecting Jeff and other mayors in Alberta, as well as the townspeople and business owners of Cochrane.

To connect with Mayor Genung, visit www.cochrane.ca/507/Members-of-Council.

Another Conversation with Bob - Bob and his team have been getting to know Rohingya refugees in one SE Asian country for almost a decade. Now that the COVID-19 crisis has put 90% of these families out of work, the door has opened to start a food hamper program that feeds over 1200 people per week. Hear whats happening today as we follow-up our 2019 conversation.