Listen to Stacey Palmer, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada, being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Stacey has been involved in the leadership of the ministry since 2009 involving federal, provincial and youth corrections. Her belief in an accountable and restorative response to crime is reflected by her work, which includes pastoral care and counselling, mentoring, and facilitating restorative circles. In this episode, Stacey talks about the value that God places on humanity, and how He cares about upholding dignity and His image in every human being.

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Stacey Palmer serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Prison Fellowship Canada (PFC), an organization that prepares and mobilizes the Canadian Christian community in response to the issue of crime and the restoration of offenders. She has been involved in the leadership of the organization since 2009 and her unique ability has brought PFC’s vision, growth, and stewardship into a regionalized and national community.

Academically, Stacey holds a Master’s degree in Missional Leadership. She is currently a candidate for a doctoral degree in Restorative Justice through Acadia University in Nova Scotia. Stacey has over 16 years of volunteered experiences in both the federal and provincial corrections in Canada, which includes pastoral counselling, mentoring and facilitating restorative circles with offenders and surrogate victims demonstrating that she believes in an accountable and restorative response to crime.

Listen to the Rev. Victor S.J. Kim, Principal Clerk of the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC) being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. Victor is responsible for matters related to governance, polity and administration and also serves as Ecumenical Officer for the denomination. He also serves as secretary to the Assembly Council of the PCC, a body whose witness includes a focus on a prophetic voice for the church. In this episode, Victor discusses the challenges facing today's church in Canada and encourages us to refocus on the ministry of Jesus Christ as the central aspect of the church’s role in today’s world.

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The Rev. Victor S.J. Kim is the Principal Clerk of the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC). Having been appointed to that position in July of 2022, Victor is responsible for matters related to governance, polity and administration for the PCC and acts as the Ecumenical Officer for the denomination. He also serves as secretary to the Assembly Council of the PCC, a body whose witness includes a focus on a prophetic voice for the church.

Prior to his appointment as Principal Clerk, Victor served as minister at Richmond Presbyterian Church, B.C. for 6 ½ years. He was a member of the Board of Vancouver School of Theology and previously, the Board of St. Andrew’s Hall. Before Richmond, Victor served as minister of Grace Presbyterian Church, Calgary for 22 ½ years, 16 years as lead minister.  Throughout Victor’s ministry he has been active in the local community, with interfaith organizations as well as ecumenical coalitions working for justice and dignity for all people. Victor serves on the Governing Board of the Canadian Council of Churches and is active in both regional and global gatherings of different Christian communions.  

Born in South Korea, Victor immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of seven. He is married to Sophie, and they have two adult children.  Victor has a degree in Political Science from the University of Calgary and completed his Master of Divinity at Knox College, Toronto.  

Between his second and third year at Knox College, Victor spent a year in Korea, partly on an internship at Young Nak Presbyterian Church in Seoul, at the time the largest Presbyterian congregation in the world with 50,000 members. Among other things, the congregation had missionaries in over 160 countries, their own bank vault and an internal dating service. Victor wishes to clarify that contrary to any rumours, he did not meet his wife to be through the church’s dating service!

Listen to Rev. Dr. Das Sydney being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. Das Sydney is a pastor, theologian, and global church leader whose life brought him from India to Africa and then eventually to Canada. He served as the Lead Pastor at Highland Baptist Church in Kitchener for close to 20 years, and has led churches with a heart for preaching, justice, and community care. In this episode, Das reflects on his broad experience within the Church, as a professor at various colleges and as the past President of the Canadian Council of Churches. He believes that the Church is more than just an institution and that it represents the hands and feet of Jesus.

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Das Sydney was born in India and moved to Africa with his parents at a very young age. He lived in Ethiopia and Ghana for a total of 14 years before immigrating to Canada in 1969. This rich and varied background has given him a profound appreciation and sensitivity towards people, cultures, and differing expressions of faith around the world.

He has served in the parish contexts in both Ontario and Nova Scotia where his ministry has maintained the importance of preaching as a key element of worship. He has also emphasized the dynamic union of the message of Jesus with the practical care of people. It has led to a compassion towards those in need, advocacy for the marginalized and offering care where there is spiritual need. 

He has served as the Lead Pastor of Highland Baptist Church in Kitchener for almost 19 years. On his recent retirement from Highland, he was given the honorific title, Minister Emeritus. 

He has helped churches engage in long term planning and helped them find their calling or mission, in service and witness. While the Lead Pastor at the historic Wolfville Baptist Church in Nova Scotia, the church attained the highest membership since records were kept. He spear-headed the Out of the Cold program at a Toronto Church, helped organize a variety of helping ministries for refugees and new Canadians, and has been involved with significant reconciliation efforts with our First Nations neighbours. 

He is currently the immediate Past President of the Canadian Council of Churches, a Past President of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, and was the chair of the writing team that produced This We Believe, an important document that outlines various emphases in faith and practice among Canadian Baptists. He serves on the Leadership Commission of the Baptist World Alliance and is on the Board of Indwell – which offers supportive housing for the marginalized. He is also the Moderator of the South Central Association of Baptist Churches. 

Das has graduate degrees from the University of Toronto, McMaster University, and a doctorate from Northern Seminary in Chicago. He has taught Practical Theology as an adjunct at Acadia Divinity College (Wolfville, NS), McMaster Divinity College (Hamilton, ON), and Communication at Emmanuel Bible College (Kitchener, ON).

Watch or listen to Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. Daniel spent 10 years in full-time vocational ministry, including eight years as senior pastor of a church. His other roles include being an adjunct faculty member at Regent College in Vancouver, BC; serving as a committee member on the International Network on Theology & Mental Health; and being a member of the advisory group for the Centre of Spirituality, Health & Disability. In this episode, Daniel talks about the value of the unseen in our society who are often overlooked because of mental health and other challenges. And how inviting them into Christian community can not only bring value to their lives, but from their lived experience, can also bring value to ours. 

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Daniel Whitehead is the CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. His other roles include being an adjunct faculty member at Regent College in Vancouver, BC; serving as a committee member on the International Network on Theology & Mental Health; and being a member of the advisory group for the Centre of Spirituality, Health & Disability. Previously, Daniel spent 10 years in full-time vocational ministry, including eight years as senior pastor of a church. Daniel hails from the UK and now resides in Vancouver. He is married to Annie and has two children. He is also a certified mediator and holds a double master's degree in theology. 

Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries equips the Church to support mental health and well-being. In 2018, Sanctuary launched its flagship resource, The Sanctuary Course. This small-group study guide uses films and discussions to explore key mental health topics, examining meaningful ways to offer companionship, support recovery, and promote well-being. Additional resources are continually being developed, including The Sanctuary Course for Catholics, When a Loved One Dies by Suicide, the Sanctuary Songs album, The Sanctuary Blog, and The Sanctuary Youth Series. Sanctuary's resources are developed in collaboration with theologians, mental health professionals, and people with lived experience of mental health challenges. These resources prepare communities of faith around the world to raise awareness, reduce stigma, support mental health, and promote mental well-being. 

Learn more about Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/

Watch or listen to George and Tondra Gregory, the founders of Journey for Life being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. George and Tondra have been married for 29 years and founded Journey for Life, a national marriage ministry. In this episode, George and Tondra discuss how they navigated a difficult marriage by learning how to do it God’s way. Reflected in their new book, The Marriage Game Plan: Developing a Winning Strategy for Marriage Success, George and Tondra share about God’s plan for marriage, and how getting on the same page changed their marriage and has led them to equip couples to build successful relationships and marriages. 

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George and Tondra Gregory have been married for 29 years and are the proud parents of two adult children. They are the founders of Journey for Life, a national marriage ministry dedicated to equipping and educating couples to build successful relationships and marriages. 

For the past eight seasons, the Gregorys have served as the official chaplains for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL. Before relocating to Los Angeles, they provided marital support, seminars, retreats, pre-marriage and marriage counseling, and mentorship to the New York Jets and New York Giants for six seasons. With over 16 years of experience, they have offered life and marriage coaching to hundreds of professional athletes, coaches, and their families. They also previously led the Marriage ministry at Saddleback Church in Orange County, CA.  

The Gregorys served as pastors of regional churches on the East Coast for 20 years and planted a church on the Upper East Side of Manhattan while living in New York City. George holds a Master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School, and Tondra earned her Master’s in Counseling from North Carolina State University. Tondra is a New York State Licensed Counselor who successfully ran a private practice in Times Square for eight years, specializing in relationship counseling and assisting individuals with emotional and behavioral challenges. 

The Gregorys have been featured as guest speakers at some of America’s most influential churches, including Lakewood, Saddleback, and Gateway. Their influence extends to various platforms such as Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) in New York City, Christian Broadcasting Network (The 700 Club), 100 Huntley Street (Canada), Marriage Today’s XO Conference, the NBA All-Star Breakfast, the NBA Legends Conference, and Professional Athletes Outreach. 

Learn more about George and Tondra Gregory: journeyforlifenow.org

Listen to five-time Gospel Music Award winning violinist and vocalist Rosemary Siemens being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. Rosemary has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, and Carnegie Hall, for two U.S. Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers, and was the first violinist to ever perform at the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. In this episode, Rosemary shares about her career, and how COVID opened up a new door for her to reach more people through the singing of hymns on YouTube. This has resulted in millions of views and a chance to encourage the singing of Scriptures through the rich theology found in the hymns of old.

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Originally from Plum Coulee, Manitoba, five-time Gospel Music Award winning violinist and vocalist Rosemary Siemens has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, four times at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, four times at Carnegie Hall, for two U.S. Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers, and was the first violinist to ever perform at the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican since its first mass in 1483. 

In addition to being awarded “Bluegrass Artist of the Year” from Nashville’s Inspirational Country Music Awards and winning “Country/Gospel Album of the Year” from Canada’s Gospel Music Awards, Rosemary was also awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her contributions to the arts in Canada and received a letter of thanks from The Queen for her recorded version of “God Save The Queen”. Rosemary’s weekly YouTube Show, Sunday Hymn Serenade – Bring Back The Hymns, has received over 150 million views on YouTube.

Learn more about Rosemary Siemens: rosemarysiemens.com

Listen to Ellen Graf-Martin, the President and Chief Strategist of Graf-Martin Communications being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. Ellen has over 20 years of experience helping purpose-driven organizations share their message with clarity and impact. In this episode she talks about her unique call to serve God and how He has used her all around the world to strategically help organizations utilize their marketing for good.

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For over two decades, Ellen Graf-Martin has had the privilege of working alongside incredible world-changers. Why? Because of a deep commitment to strengthening organizations and leaders who are dedicated to hope, generosity and justice. Serving people who serve those who live in the margins, to find justice. Seeing those who are vulnerable, empowered. That’s what gets Ellen up in the morning. 

Since 2008, she has led the team at Graf-Martin Communications, where she makes marketing happen - for good. The team brings strategic insight to non-profit, values-driven executive directors and their Fundraising and Communications teams. 

Ellen has had the opportunity to work as a marketing, branding and resource consultant for several national and international non-profit organizations, has built marketing strategies for Hollywood blockbuster films and toured hundreds of bestselling authors. 

Ellen is also passionate about equipping other women in positions of leadership. This passion is what led to the development of The Table - a group of 50 Canadian women of faith in positions of leadership. This group meets regularly to share resources, equip and encourage each other, in what can be a very lonely space.  

As a volunteer, Ellen has had the chance to judge the JUNO Awards, approve Business Development Canada loan applications for small businesses and provide direction and consultation on communications for Ontario Health. 

With a variety of cross-cultural living experiences, and a west-coast upbringing, Ellen now survives winters and enjoys summers in Ontario with her husband, daughter and their feisty Bengal cat.

Listen to Anne Miranda being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. Anne is currently the Pastor of Women and Young Families at Peace Portal Alliance Church in South Surrey, British Columbia. She also speaks and trains teams around the world as she inspires people to rise up and lead in their own spheres of influence. Her contagious passion for Jesus helps equip people to find their own passion. In this episode, Anne encourages us to hear God’s voice through Scripture, to see the needs in the world around us, and to be bold about our faith.

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Anne Miranda is a leader of leaders. With a background in education, Anne speaks and trains teams around the world as she inspires people to rise up and lead in their own spheres of influence, whether in boardrooms, classrooms or ministry settings. Anne’s contagious passion for Jesus helps equip people to find their own passion.

Anne is currently the Pastor of Women and Young Families at Peace Portal Alliance Church in South Surrey, British Columbia. being the National Ministries Director of CCLN (Canadian Church Leaders Network), the women's pastor at Village Church Canada, a high school English and Spanish teacher, and working with the Attorney General's Office leading initiatives for crime and violence prevention for youth in British Columbia. She is an ambassador for Ally Global, passionately promoting this organization that focuses on empowering women and children who have been rescued from sex trafficking. 

For fun, you'll find Anne baking up a storm or exploring a new cafe with her husband Carlos. Out of the office you might hear her crazy cheering for her kids Nathaniel and Hannah at their fun events, you will certainly laugh at her attempt to train Lucy their goldendoodle and enjoy her documenting her Lebanese mother’s hilarious perspective on life for Instagram.

Learn more about Anne Miranda: annemiranda.ca 

Listen to Cathie Ostapchuk being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. Cathie is a passionate advocate for women’s equity in all spheres of influence, including the local church, focusing on raising up the now and next generation of leaders. She is the Visionary and Leadership Catalyst of Gather Women, a transformational movement that connects, equips, and mobilizes the female church in Canada. In this episode, Cathie talks about the important role women play, and how God used women in Scripture to do courageous things and bring about generational change by saying yes to what God asked.

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Cathie is a passionate advocate for women’s equity in all spheres of influence, including the local church, focusing on raising up the now and next generation of leaders. Cathie’s work as a leadership catalyst, communicator, consultant, and certified executive coach has led her to equip leaders globally, including serving on the World Evangelical Fellowship Women’s Commission. 

She is Visionary and Leadership Catalyst of Gather Women (gatherwomen.com), a transformational movement that connects, equips, and mobilizes the female church in Canada. Cathie also serves as a Strategic Partnership Catalyst with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, hosting the Masterclass Series Perspectives: Voices of Women Shaping Church and Culture. 

Cathie is a published author of the award-winning book Brave Women, Bold Moves: Choosing Courage in a Culture of Conformity, and she hosts the Gather Influence Podcast and The Strong Way Podcast. Find her at cathieostapchuk.com.

Listen to Caleb Park being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Caleb joined the CBS Board of Governors in 2023 and is a passionate and versatile business leader who thrives on challenges and opportunities. He currently serves as the Manager of Franchise Performance at Tim Hortons, and reviews the financial, business, and operational performance of 76 restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. In this episode, Caleb shares his unique background of growing up as a new Canadian after immigrating from South Korea, and the impact of that journey in finding faith and how it led him to want to serve Canada in politics and business.

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Caleb Park joined the CBS Board of Directors in October 2023. With over nine years of work experience across various industries and countries, Caleb is a passionate and versatile leader who thrives on challenges and opportunities. His core competencies include hospitality, consulting, international business, and problem-solving. Currently, Caleb serves as the Manager of Franchise Performance at Tim Hortons, where he acts as a business consultant and coach to franchise owners and their restaurant teams on all aspects of their operations.

In his current role, Caleb reviews the financial, business, and operational performance of 76 restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area, identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with franchisees and restaurant leadership teams to develop solutions that enhance performance. His responsibilities also include overseeing new restaurant openings, renovation projects, and the rollout of new initiatives that support sales growth. Always eager to learn and explore new possibilities, Caleb helps businesses thrive and grow in Canada and beyond. He holds an Honours iBBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Outside of work, he volunteers at C3 Church Toronto and YoungLife.

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