Everyday Impact

Reflection - with Will, Jessica-Jean and Caleb

Lifetree — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0700

With 21 conversations recorded, this season of Everyday Impact has come to a close. Will, Jessica-Jean, and Caleb sit down to reflect on the experience of recording and listening to some of the life stories from within the Lifetree community.

Music from this season of Everyday Impact provided by Fallbrigade

Roses Do Grow in Manure - with Paul Vermes

Lifetree — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0700

Paul Vermes talks with us about the process moving through pain towards growth. In his story, he takes us into some of the lessons he was taught, and how moving forward required finding a new way to think. Like Paul, the way we were raised, and the culture around us has left an impression on us, but later in life, we must decide how well those beliefs help or hurt us. His journey gives us some insight as to what that process of evaluating and finding new beliefs looks like.

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He's Got Him, and It's Okay - with Tim and Jenn Van Akker

Lifetree — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Tim and Jenn open up about the loss of their son, Isaiah, and how God has walked with them through their journey of grief and hope. We are taken back and given and overview of their life, from their marriage, to the emerging challenges with Isaiah, through his passing, and the last year of life since. How Jesus met them in this place, and what it looked like for them to engage with him can provide us with much encouragement as we navigate our own struggles.

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Being a Christian in the Workplace - with Michael Edwardson

Lifetree — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0700

Michael Edwardson talks about what it has looked like for him to practically live out his faith in the workplace. His stories and insights give us some great examples of what following Jesus can look like in whatever job we find ourselves in.

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It's Simple - He's Just Here - with Telsey Friesen

Lifetree — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Telsey Friesen speaks on the simplicity of loving Jesus and loving others. From a childhood marked by encounters with Jesus to facing present day challenges, she has had a firm conviction that what's truly important is to simply be with Him. Her stories and insights bring clarity and conviction to what this life of faith is really about.

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The Wisdom of Mothers - A Mother's Panel

Lifetree — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0700

On this episode, hear from Kathryn, Trish, Juanita, and Tina, four mothers from the Lifetree community sharing on how God has used the journey of motherhood to shape in them the character of Jesus. This conversation was originally streamed live at Lifetree on Mother's Day 2021.

To watch the original Livestream video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OM4ITbKmZ4&t=2775s
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God Is Speaking To You - with Bruce Friesen

Lifetree — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Bruce Friesen's experiences encountering God at a young age set him up to believe that there was so much more to this life of faith. Throughout the years he continued to follow God and learn to follow his voice. From his stories and insight there is much to learn about what it can look like for us to grow in recognizing God's voices in our own lives.

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Passion & Compassion - with Lucas Gonçalves

Lifetree — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:17:03 -0700

For Lucas Gonçalves, faith can not just be talked about, it must be lived out. Throughout his life, the faith adventures that his family initiated, as well as further experiences in his life taught him how to cultivate both passion and compassion. In this conversation Lucas shares some of those stories, as well as some insight for how we can find more fulfillment in our own lives of faith.

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Bridge Builder - with Tina Savea

Lifetree — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0700

Tina Savea shares her experience of growing up with the tension between her identity as an indigenous woman, and a Christian. This tension cause shame and confusion that kept her silenced, but through her story she learned to find her voice, and finally become a safe place for others.

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Anything Is Possible With Jesus - with Jenna Bolton

Lifetree — Mon, 31 May 2021 04:00:00 -0700

Jenna Bolton shares her story of how a broken childhood lead her down destructive path in life until Jesus met her along the way. We get to hear a few of the defining moments of her life, and who Jesus became to her through the process. The lesson that marks her life is that anything is possible with Jesus.

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Taking Action - with Stacey Toews

Lifetree — Mon, 24 May 2021 04:00:00 -0700

Stacey Toews' live was turned upside down when he witnessed true poverty for the first time as a young man visiting the Philippines. Unable to get over the shaking of this experience, he committed his life to addressing the injustices in the world around. In this conversation, Stacey shares how this journey has unfolded, beginning with adoption and leading to the formation of the company Level Ground Trading.

To find out more about Level Ground Trading visit levelground.com
To see more from Stacey, visit sustainablestace.com
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What Makes You Come Alive? - with John Wason

Lifetree — Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 -0700

John Wason has sought to live a life of passion. His involvement as a professional storyteller was birthed out of an awareness of what makes him come alive, and now he looks to inspire and bring his passion for the God's word to those around. In this conversation, John shares a bit of his own story and some of the lessons he learned along the way. Through John's life, there is a lot to learn about aligning our lives with our passions and using that for the sake of others.

To find out more about John and his work at Word to Life Theatre Arts visit: http://wordtolife.ca
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Discovering Destiny - with Will Winter

Lifetree — Mon, 03 May 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Will Winter shares his story of identifying and attempting to walk out his calling. Will had a relatively clear sense of calling early in life, but walking that out was another matter. There was a lot of frustration along the way especially as he recognized what he didn't have, but in that frustration, God met Will and filled in the gaps. Through that experience, he came across the practice of coaching and in this interview shares some of the insights and lessons he learned along the way.

To find out more about Will's coaching practice, visit transformingbeliefs.com
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What Real Love Looks Like - with Matt Youngclouds

Lifetree — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Matt Youngclouds takes us back to a time where he was a younger, different man, driven by desire for approval and love. He recounts the series of event from finding God at his lowest point to taking responsibility and learning to clean up the messes he had made. Along the way through God's presence and the support of his family, he began to learn what real love looks like.

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Parenting with God - with Lorraine Friesen

Lifetree — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Each season of Lorriane's life was marked by unique challenges but God was speaking even through the lives of her children. Each stage of parenthood had different lessons to learn, and Lorraine shares in this episode some of the insights and wisdom that God gave her.

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Wrestling With God - with Vangel Roberts

Lifetree — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Growing up, Vangel Roberts found that asking questions wasn't always easy or accepted. In her pursuit of truth, she often had to wrestle with God over her questions, but found a place of trust develop as God flipped the tables and asked a key question of her.

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Faithfulness and Purpose - with Caleb Friesen

Lifetree — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700

Caleb Friesen's journey to becoming a pastor hasn't been so straightforward. There were lots of twists and turns in the road along the way. There were often what might have seemed like detours at times, but through it all, he began to learn what faithfulness looks like as we each pursue God and His call on our lives and trust Him.

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God First - with Gary Letcher

Lifetree — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700

Whether as a married or single man, God has always been first in Gary's life. In this conversation we hear a bit more of his story and how this value has been lived out in various seasons. His advice to others: God first, spouse second, children third. Or for singles, God first, people second, and things third.

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My Name Is Brave - with Caleb Scott

Lifetree — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700

In this conversation, we hear from musician, Caleb Scott from the point of receiving his first guitar as a gift from God to where he is today. Along the way, he gives us a snapshot of some of the significant experiences and dreams that God used to build him into the man he is called to be. We'll hear about how pursuing our dreams requires both bravery, and trust in God, knowing that he will qualify us.

To find out more about Caleb and Fallbrigade visit fallbrigade.com
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Dreaming with God - with Fabio and Lee-Ann Dos Santos

Lifetree — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700

Fabio and Lee-Ann's decision to start a business was the result of a process of dreaming with God. In this episode, they share about their business, Author Clothing, and a snapshot of the behind the scenes process of seeing that dream become a reality. Through their vulnerability, we'll learn a bit more about what it looks like to ask God, "What if?" and what it takes to dare to dream.

Find out more about Author Clothing at author.clothing
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The Journey to Authenticity - with Chelsea Henkel

Lifetree — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0800

Through a series of experiences, Chelsea Henkel found herself fighting to find her voice. In her vulnerable story, she share how she found breakthrough, and continues to welcome God into the process. In what she shares, we'll find some insight for how we too can break free from the some of the lies that hold each of us back from showing up as our authentic self - who God created us to be, and what the impact of our freedom will be on those around us.

Find out more about By Design at liveitbydesign.com
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Created to Worship - with Kelly Steeper

Lifetree — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Through a series of stories from Kelly Steeper, we can find a clearer illustration of what it looks like to carry a posture of worship in our everyday lives. Whether it's on a mission trip seeing miraculous healings, or raising her children, Kelly's example demonstrates the reality that we were created to worship.

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Everyday Impact - Why We're Here

Lifetree — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:38:06 -0800

Beyond the concepts and ideas that ground our faith, stories and testimonies have a profound ability to shape and inspire us. Over the course of this show, we are going to be exploring and unpacking some of the rich faith stories from some of the incredible members that help make up the Lifetree Church community.