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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Mike Freake
Mike was born and raised in Newfoundland, growing up in a little town called Birchy Bay. He never thought he’d do anything in the church because church was not something he enjoyed, but rather it was something he endured. Looking back, Mike remembers being extremely shy, and he struggled with depression and low self-esteem which intensified as he entered his teenage years. Mike blamed God for who he was but this didn’t phase His Heavenly Father who loves each of His children unconditionally. Praise God, Mike did decide to give His life to Jesus while in high school, and in grade 12 he made the decision to go to bible college. The summer before he was to begin college, he went to Manuels NL and volunteered as a camp counsellor at Circle Square Ranch. Mike remembered this from his childhood and seeing the Circle Square Ranch program on television. When he arrived at the ranch, he thought they were wild and crazy, and he didn’t feel he fit in at all. He was almost ready to pack it in and head home, but he didn’t, and from there his life trajectory changed... all for the glory of God. There’s so much more to Mike’s story and your heart will be encouraged as you listen in.
http://evangelgander.ca
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Michelle Porter
"Today's Program originally aired on March 19, 2020 prior to Physical Distancing mandates" Michelle grew up in an alcoholic home, the oldest with 4 siblings. Her mother was married 3x. There was always upheaval and disfunction, and it wasn’t until much later in her life that she accepted Christ, was baptised, and her family relationships were restored. As a fan of comic books, she was inspired to find out more about Christ after seeing a tract in the form of a comic book. She asked a pastor’s daughter to explain it and was invited to church. From there she accepted Christ and made her way to Bible College. It was there that she met her husband and together they were called to Missions. They spent time in various places across Canada but ended up in Nova Scotia. In 2000, they founded Souls Harbour RESCUE Mission in Regina, Saskatchewan. It became the largest service provider for the homeless in the province, feeding over 100,000 meals each year, and sleeping 90 people each night. A decade later, they once again responded to the call. Ken and Michelle sold all their possessions, packed a few mementos into the back of their Matrix, and drove 4000 km across Canada, strangers in their new home of Halifax. 9 months later, Souls Harbour RESCUE Mission was born. But Ken and Michelle didn’t stop there. They also worked for free - full time - for the first 2 years, in order to give the Mission a head start in becoming established. The Porters have 25 years of experience in the field of addictions recovery. They have assisted over 100 men, women and families off our Canadian streets and into a new life. http://shrm.ca
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Darren and Katheen Thompson
Darren and Kathleen join us to share about their faith and trust in Jesus and how this personal relationship with their Savior carried them through one of the darkest, most painful seasons of their lives. At the tender age of 18 years, their precious son, Andrew, passed away. There are no words to truly comfort those who grieve, but there is a Comforter, Jesus, Who is “...close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 NIV. Jesus individually met with Darren and Kathleen and provided them with strength, love, grace, and mercy in their time of desperate need. They know they will see their son again, and this gives them great hope as they welcome each new day while waiting for that glorious reunion!
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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David Guretzki
Ontario Doctors are facing two important issues which are being discussed in the Ontario Divisional Court June 13 - 15, 2017 concerning the protection of Physician’s Conscience. To explain this case some more, David Guretzki, theologian & Executive Vice President of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada who served as an expert witness in both cases will speak with us by SKYPE.
https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/
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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Roland Rendell
Roland’s story is an unfolding journey that spans heartache, fear, confusion, loneliness, and pain which has miraculously transformed into a story of hope, healing, and an inspiring journey of learning to trust in Jesus and rely on Him throughout every season of life. As Roland worked through his deepest pain, he came to realize that God has been, and will be, with him through every step as h continues to “work out his salvation with fear and trembling” Philippians 2:12 (NIV). Roland’s heart is to encourage others to trust Jesus with their hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Matthew 11:28 – 30 (NIV) says, “Come to Me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear and the burden I give is light.”
Roland has found Jesus to be gentle as He brings things to light; not to shame, but to heal and see us released from guilt and shame, and he can confidently say his life has experienced change and transformation because of the person of Jesus.
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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Troy Walker
Troy Walker is a business entrepreneur from Alberta, ON. He currently owns and runs more than a dozen companies. Looking back, Troy finds himself in amazement at how God can take someone so broken and seemingly worthless, and turn it around for His purpose and glory. Troy bought into the lie and went down a wrong path. He got involved with the wrong crowd and started using drugs when he was 8 years old. He had no hope. His life started turning around though when he met a group of Christians and thanks to the love of his fellow Christians, Troy came to know the Lord and gave his life to Christ. His life was never the same again.
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