Connections with Mike Thom and Colleen Houde

Nov 07 2024 851 ep. 19 mins 16
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Conversations about life and faith.

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Journey through Old Testament given fresh perspective in new podcast

Nov 07 2024 14 mins  
A new podcast is giving listeners a new perspective on the Old Testament. Created by Yael Eckstein president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, The Chosen People offers a cinematic audio experience, bringing to life the timeless stories of the Old Testament and highlighting their relevance to Christian and Jewish audiences. In this episode of Connectio

Does AI have a place in the church? Weighing the pros and cons

Oct 17 2024 16 mins  
AI can be a touchy subject, especially regarding its place in the church. Jason Moore author of AI and the Church: A Clear Guide for the Curious and Courageous says AI is neither inherently good nor inherently evil. He says it is a neutral tool capable of achieving remarkable feats when used wisely. Today on Connections, Jason shares positive ways we can use AI in the churchSee omn

Christian author talks raising grateful kids in an entitled world

Oct 07 2024 11 mins  
With a loud culture that promotes individualism and materialism, one Christian author is sharing wisdom on parenting a grateful generation. Today on Connections, Kristen Welch shares how we can say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who love God and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Beholding and Becoming': Reflecting on God's work in everyday life

Oct 01 2024 16 mins  
With more than 850 pieces of original artwork, Ruth Chou Simons’ newest book, Beholding and Becoming, is destined to become an heirloom classic. This beautifully illustrated book is an intimate exploration of the many ways we can experience God more fully in our ordinary lives. Simons challenges readers to turn their eyes from quick fixes, self-help, and the filtered highlight r

Canadian Christian artists recognized in new awards celebration

Sep 17 2024 8 mins  
With Christian and Gospel music awards taking a recent hit in Canada, the Gospel Music Industry Hub has stepped up to recognize artists nationwide. Cheryle Dueck, founder of GMIHub shares they will do this today on Connections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New animated Bible translation hopes to reach French Canadians

Sep 11 2024 23 mins  
When it comes to the Bible, picking it up and reading it from front to back can be a task for many. RevelationMedia has found a way around this. "We took about 300 scriptures from Genesis to Revelation, and we compiled a nine-minute animated video of the salvation message," said CEO of RevelationMedia, Steve Cleary. Filled with eye-catching artwork and vivid colour, The Real Story

Father of 10 releases new wholesome children's book

Aug 12 2024 10 mins  
On a hunt to find new wholesome reading material for his children, a Saskatchewan resident decided to take things into his own hands. Jason Weening, podcaster, speaker and father of 10 kids between four months and 18 years old, decided to add author to his list of titles. He recently released a book called Riders of the Lost Reptiles: Danger in the Jungle. Today on Connections he

Taking the leap: Experiencing God's faithfulness as you respond to his call

Jul 19 2024 9 mins  
Fulfilling God's calling can be challenging for many. In most cases, this means taking some huge leaps in life. Bible teacher, podcaster and author, Rachel G. Scott wants to help you take that next step. Today on Connections, she shares how you can start taking those leaps and experience God's faithfulness as you respond to his call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat

Unsung Hero continues to reach families across the globe, now available on streaming

Jul 17 2024 9 mins  
It's been almost three months since the release of Unsung Hero, and the film has now surpassed over $20 million at the theatrical box office. In its opening weekend, the film, which shares the story behind the family of five-time Grammy Award-winning artists for King & Country and Rebecca St. James, hit No. 2 at the box office. The film has now been released on DVD, Blu-ray an

'I was supposed to be dead': How Benjamin Hylden found faith in a field after horrific crash

May 23 2024 27 mins  
Benjamin Hylden was a typical teenager who loved sports and dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player one day. This all changed when his world was flipped upside down on Good Friday in 2007. He shares his powerful story and how it lead him to Jesus in this episode of Connections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.