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In this inspiring episode of The FOUND Podcast, Pastor Ryan McVety, founder of The River—Canada’s largest weekly worship gathering—shares his journey from worldly ambition to divine calling.
Growing up as a 5th-generation pastor’s kid, Ryan learned to hear God’s voice early, and today he leads a movement that has seen thousands come to Christ. With The River preparing to release an original worship album with Sony Music, he opens up about:
- Answering God’s call and stepping into commission
- The transformative power of worship and revival
- Leading a generation to discover their God-given identity
- The vision behind Canada’s largest weekly worship gathering
✨ Whether you’re seeking direction, longing for revival, or wanting to grow in worship, Ryan’s story will inspire you to step boldly into the calling God has placed on your life.
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yva_VyzEoDo
🔗 Connect with Ryan McVety:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmcvety
The River's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theriver.worship
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theriver.worship
🔗 Connect with Lorie Hartshorn:
Website: https://loriehartshorn.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriehartshorn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorieshart
📢 New episodes every week!
Subscribe & share if this conversation inspires you → help us spread hope and healing.
🔔 Don’t forget to hit follow to get notified of the next release!
LoriesHart Production Team:
Video/Audio/Editing - Cameron Lin
https://www.cameronl.in/
Design - Katrina Robert
https://www.katrinarobert.com/
Social Media - Zi + Liling Wong
Youtube Manager - Mikayla Nembhard
@mikaylajnembhard
By Lorie HartshornIn this inspiring episode of The FOUND Podcast, Pastor Ryan McVety, founder of The River—Canada’s largest weekly worship gathering—shares his journey from worldly ambition to divine calling.
Growing up as a 5th-generation pastor’s kid, Ryan learned to hear God’s voice early, and today he leads a movement that has seen thousands come to Christ. With The River preparing to release an original worship album with Sony Music, he opens up about:
- Answering God’s call and stepping into commission
- The transformative power of worship and revival
- Leading a generation to discover their God-given identity
- The vision behind Canada’s largest weekly worship gathering
✨ Whether you’re seeking direction, longing for revival, or wanting to grow in worship, Ryan’s story will inspire you to step boldly into the calling God has placed on your life.
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yva_VyzEoDo
🔗 Connect with Ryan McVety:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmcvety
The River's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theriver.worship
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theriver.worship
🔗 Connect with Lorie Hartshorn:
Website: https://loriehartshorn.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriehartshorn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorieshart
📢 New episodes every week!
Subscribe & share if this conversation inspires you → help us spread hope and healing.
🔔 Don’t forget to hit follow to get notified of the next release!
LoriesHart Production Team:
Video/Audio/Editing - Cameron Lin
https://www.cameronl.in/
Design - Katrina Robert
https://www.katrinarobert.com/
Social Media - Zi + Liling Wong
Youtube Manager - Mikayla Nembhard
@mikaylajnembhard