The Pastorate Podcast

Conversations that strengthen the hearts of pastors and tell the story of the Church in Canada

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Podcasts

Steve Cuss on His Year as a Chaplain, The Gap Between What We Preach and What We Experience, and Leading Without Carrying the Anxiety of Others

Canadian Pastors Joe Jung, Ben Carbone, and Jaz Ghag Share Their Stories

Reward Sibanda on How Culture Shapes Ministry, The Role of the Megachurch Today, and Fasting as a Means to Soul Rest

Tyler Staton on the Redemption of Pain, Contextualizing Our Suffering Within the Story of Scripture, and Cultivating a Daily Desire to Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit

Claude Lainey on Ministry in Rural Canada, The Church’s Call  to Raise Up the Next Generation of Church Leaders, and How Listening Prayer Inspires Courageous Leadership

Mark Sayers on Leadership and Suffering: A Theology of Resilience, Cultivating Spiritual Authority Over Charisma, and The Call of the Church in a Changing World

Megan Fate Marshman on Preaching with Integrity, Practical Prayer Rhythms, and Cultivating Hope in Longing

Andy Moore on God as the Faithful Redeemer, Pastoring a Century-Old Church, and Building Environments Where Emerging Leaders Can Thrive

Darrell Johnson on His Morning Rhythms, Praying the Psalms, and Reflections on His Personal Health

AJ Sherrill on Cultivating a Distinct Pastoral Voice, Slowing Down to Shepherd Well, and Rediscovering Christmas

Glenn Packiam on Navigating Expectations in Ministry, Drawing Strength from Ancient Wisdom, and Building Teams Rooted in Self-Awareness

Carey Nieuwhof on Navigating the Pitfalls of Pastoring, How Ministry Models Need to Shift Alongside Culture, and Learning to Find Joy in Passing the Baton

Rachel Hughes on Developing a Kingdom Mindset Through Church Planting, The Call to the Local Church and the Broader Church, and Women and Men Leading in Partnership for the Sake of the Kingdom

Adam Browett on Cultivating a Heart for the Neighbourhood as a Downtown Church, Moving from Captivation to Inspiration, and Navigating Change As A Family

Introducing The Pastorate: Jason Ballard on the Future of the Canadian Church Leaders Network

Father James Mallon on His Return to Local Church Ministry, Embracing the Cost of Renewal, and Turning Our Churches Outwards

Dan Cochrane on His Call to the Pastorate, Growing and Adapting Alongside The Church, and Preaching the Living Word

Rich Villodas on The Three Phases of Genuine Relationships, Navigating Expectations Put On Pastors, and The Narrow Path

Daniel Im on Pastoring In Times of Deep Loss, Becoming the Pastor of a 100+ Year Old Church, and The Four Types of People In Your Church

Shaila Visser from Alpha on Leading for Longevity and A New Moment for Evangelism in Canada

Chrishan Jeyaratnam from Hillsong East Coast on Leading Through Grief & Transformation

Tyler Staton & Pete Hughes on Contending for the Renewal of Your City & Cultivating Deep Rhythms of Prayer

Helen Burns on the Tension Between Production & Authenticity, the Crisis of Pastoral Belonging, and Why Gen Z is Looking For Presence Over Information

Evan Allnutt on Recapturing Courage & Releasing Your Vision For God’s Call

John Mark Comer on Spiritual Formation for Today’s World, Recovery After Sundays, and Practices for Deep Friendship

Mark Buchanan on Pastoring Others Without Losing Your Soul, Growing Deep Over Fast, and Telling Gospel-Shaped Stories

Tammy Giffen on Neighbourhood Contextualization, Processing When People Leave, and What Helps Canada Feel Smaller

Nicky Gumbel on His Succession at HTB, a Vision to Train 10,000 Pastors, and the Significance of April 17, 2033

Jerry Sittser On the Early Church “Third Way”, Re-introducing a Christian Imagination, and Navigating Grief through a Redemptive Lens

Jonathan Smith On Nurturing Change in Churches with Compassion, Embracing the Vitality of Pruning for Church Growth, and Recognizing the Essential Role of Spiritual Mentors

70+ Canadian Stories Told, Hundreds More To Tell