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Hosted by Briercrest College and Seminary · religion · EN-CA · 85 episodes
The Church In The North (CITN) podcast brings you conversations with Canadian ministry leaders. We share their stories, leadership training, and practical ministry tips. We’re listening to what God is doing in and through the church in our current cultural moment all across Canada - from rural Saskatchewan to urban Vancouver, from the outskirts of Winnipeg to the rocky shores of Halifax.Each episode usually begins with a pre-show hosted by Dr. Rob Chartrand, featuring co-hosts Dr. Geoff Dresser and Rev. Chris Drinnan, who discuss current trends in church and Canadian culture. In addition, each podcast features an interview with a guest ministry leader from somewhere within our beloved nation.Contact us at podcast@churchinthenorth.ca
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Church In The North (CITN) podcast brings you conversations with Canadian ministry leaders. We share their stories, leadership training, and practical ministry tips.
Church in the North is hosted by Briercrest College and Seminary. The show has published 85 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope for Emerging Leaders in the Church with Niki Williams of Bloom Church in Regina" (28 September 2026, 98 minutes), "A God-Sized Vision for the Prison Ministry Through the Local Church with Emerson Mendoza of Village Church in Surrey" (14 September 2026, 100 minutes), and "Leadership in a Time of Disruption, Mission Innovation, and Denominational Revitalization with Raphael Anzenberger" (25 June 2026, 102 minutes).
Church in the North publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 90 minutes across 85 episodes.
Booking probability for Church in the North is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Church in the North requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Church in the North's contact route on record: verified email.
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Briercrest College and Seminary hosts Church in the North, a religion show with 85 episodes published.
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Episode #84
In the face of suffering and heartbreak, how does a pastor stay true to her calling? In this episode, Niki Williams shares her deeply moving and redemptive story of leading through a tumultuous season for her and her...
Episode #83
What does prison ministry look like from the other side of the bars? In this episode of CITN, Emerson Mendoza shares his journey from inmate to pastor and leader of a prison ministry. Emerson also shares with Rob about...
Episode #82
In an age of disruption, should we reconsider our ministry models or missional frameworks? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Dr. Raphael Anzenberger about his work in Quebec with denominational revitalization...
Episode #81
How might ministry leaders anticipate the future to shape today's church? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Joel Murphy about his work with the Futuring Hub and how we might faithfully imagine the future. They...
Episode #80
What do Canadians really think about evangelism? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Bill Hogg about a recent study conducted by Message Canada and Alpha Canada in partnership with Angus Reid. They discuss several...
Episode #79
Leadership is hard, but it's even harder in hard times. In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Tim Coles about how he has led from a place of suffering while leading an historic, national youth organization. They also...
Episode #78
What can't we ignore when designing a church discipleship pathway? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Daniel Im about discipleship frameworks and how leaders can be more intentional in their discipleship practices...
Episode #77
What can we learn from bible college students ready to launch into ministry? In this episode, Rob has an in-studio conversation with Briercrest ministry students Dawson, Edo, Paige, and Kaytee. They talk about their...
Episode #76
In this episode, Pastor Michael Voll walks us through his journey from sensing a call to ministry to leading a mega church and developing innovative models for multiplication. Michael shares candid insights about...
Episode #75
Why do some pastors remain in ministry for decades while others struggle with burnout? In this episode of CITN, Rob, Geoff, and Chris talk about longevity in pastoral ministry and the realities of burnout. They discuss...
Episode #74
In this episode, Jeremy MacDonald and CITN host, Rob Chartrand, talk about a growing spiritual hunger with Gen Z. Drawing on recent research, cultural trends, and his experience forming future ministry leaders, they...
Episode #73
Can the church speak faithfully about sexuality while remaining deeply compassionate? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Bryan Pue as he shares a gospel-centered approach to sexuality, identity, and relationships...
Episode #72
What does it look like to build a simple, multiplying church on a university campus? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Robin Wallar about planting churches on university campuses. They also discuss the church's...
Episode #71
Every leader is a reader, but how do they choose what belongs on the shelf? In this episode of CITN, Rob, Geoff, & Chris talk about their top reads from the past year. They also discuss the place of humour in leadership...
Episode #70
Planting a church is hard, but revitalizing a church is even harder. In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Danny Arevalo about his journey from planting a house church to revitalizing a declining church to multiplying...
Episode #69
Is there hope for the rural church in Canada? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Guy Shields about the challenges the rural church faces and the advantages of rural church leadership. They also explore Village...
Episode #68
Sociological data show that Gen Z, as well as young men, is rushing back to church. Is this a spiritual revival? In this week's podcast, Rob, Geoff, and Chris have a lengthy in-studio conversation about a recent article...
Episode #67
Does the location of your church drive mission? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Dan Godard about his transition to a new church and his first year in leadership. They also discuss multi-ethnic ministry, the...
Episode #66
Why do we gather as churches and what is good gathering? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Jonathan Griffiths about his new book, "Gathered for Good," and the importance of the coming together of God's people...
Episode #65
How can you participate in God's global mission in the most ethnically diverse city in the world? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Brett McBride about how God called him, an unlikely candidate, to become the Lead...
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