A Short Resource on Dismantling Racism
Sign up for my newsletter and receive my free e-book on racism in the church. This introductory resource is an excellent starting point for those embarking on the journey to anti-racism. My resource contains six small chapters, recommended reading lists, article links, videos and movie lists, and more!
From the Faith in a Fresh Vibe Podcast
#12 – Racialized Trauma, Protest, and the Hope for Future Justice with Dr. Monetta Bailey
We cap off Season 2 with this episode where Dr. Monetta Bailey, professor of sociology at Ambrose University, and I share our thoughts on racialized trauma and protest. We also ask, is there hope for change in the face of anti-racist protests? Is justice available to all? We drill down on the issue of cultural and corporate prejudice and share a candid conversation about our experience with racism, why we’re hopeful (or not), and where that leaves us going forward.
#11 – Critical Race Theory and Deconstruction with Dr. Monetta Bailey
In this episode Dr. Monetta Bailey, professor of sociology at Ambrose University, speaks on the topic of critical race theory. What is it, why is it useful, and how can it inform our perspectives and cultural narratives? We then consider how re-imagining our worldview...
#10 – On Reconciliation and Re-Imagining Christianity With Tony Snow Part 2
In this episode a closer look at reconciliation. It's a word that's thrown around a lot but what does it mean to embody it in practice? I invite my guest Tony Snow to share his wisdom from an Indigenous perspective, to offer us concrete direction in the search for...
#9 – Indigenous Spirituality and History with Tony Snow Part 1
A re-education to the land is one of the strategies towards a decolonized theology and history. Did you know that on Treaty 7 Lands, before it was Treaty 7, the Stoney people had a positive relationship--initially--with the first missionaries to the region. Listen in...
#8 – Lamentation in Anti-Blackness and COVID-19
Why do many Christians and churches have difficulty lamenting? Just look at the songs. Corporate lament is absent in many churches in a time when we desperately need the honestly. Lament is in fact a way to truth tell about what we see and feel in the world around us,...
#7 – Public Policy and Re-imagining Community in Calgary and Beyond with Deborah Mebude
Season Two of the Faith in a Fresh Vibe Podcast launches with Episode #7 featuring Deborah Mebude. Her experience is in public policy and she is an entrepreneur working primarily in non-profits. In this episode we discuss anti-Blackness, protest, public policy, and...
#6 Indigenous Spirituality with Tony Snow
Faith in a Fresh Vibe Podcast Episode 6 with Tony Snow. This is part one of a conversation on indigenous history with the Christian faith and decolonization.
#5 Art and Faith with Professional Illustrator Riley Rossmo (Part 2)
Episode #5 - FAITH IN FRESH VIBE PODCAST featuring Riley Rossmo. Riley is a professional illustrator who is currently working with DC Comics on such projects as Batman, Wonder Woman, and Martian Man. In Part II we start to track the exploration of faith. What's...
From the blog: On church, leadership, mission, & liberation.
Membership Decline Post-COVID for Churches
5 years ago I posted this article as a reflection. I've revamped it and now ask, what will church membership look like post-COVID? I have a hunch. Purely a guess, but 25-50% membership decline. Not everyone, but as a whole. We're noticing how little we need the...
Shifting Christian Worship For Better – Formation Over Consumption
I have, for a long time, advocating the de-centering of Sunday morning worship. It's the most cost intensive monument of the church, and one we need to re-think in a post-Christian context. I'm not saying throw it all away, but we should be able to re-think its...
Over at the Podcast Made Flesh
My friends Jacqui and Zaak, over at The Road Church, have put together a podcast called, "the Podcast Made Flesh". I'm one of their guests, the episode is now up. You can listen to it here! I have a set of podcasts coming at you very soon so stick around for that...
A Story of Belonging and Why I Gave Up my Vineyard Credentials
This is a story on belonging. Some of you know that in February 2020, Vineyard Canada (VC) made their final decision pertaining to human sexuality. That's a fancy way of saying the denomination is now fully NON-affirming. Clergy cannot perform same-sex weddings. It...
This Christmas Lean INTO the Mess
Are you a Christmas scrooge or a Christmas fiend? The Christmas fanatic decorates the tree November 1st, revels in ugly sweaters, shops till they drop, fills on egg nog lattes, still believes in Santa Claus, and covers their house in yule tide trinkets including...
The Good Ol Hockey Game Ain’t the Best Game You Can Name
It's probably 1987... The Calgary Flames are two years away from winning the Stanley Cup and I'm learning how to skate deep in the suburbs of South Calgary. I don't know why, but my parents (namely my dad) thought I should learn. What's funny, both my dad and I are...
Rohadi’s Books
Thrive. Ideas to lead the church in post-Christendom.
“Thrive”, is a guide to help unlock features in you, and your church, to emerge as leaders and co-creators in our cities, neighborhoods, and beyond. With the increasing number of people claiming no religious affiliation, it may be surprising to learn core values like purpose, justice, spirituality, and love remain important. The stage is set. Our culture presents a great opportunity for the church that seeks to live out the Gospel in a post-Christian world.
Soul Coats: Adult Coloring Book
Inspirational adult coloring book. 64 pages of professionally illustrated scenes from the Bible like you’ve never seen before! Bulk quantity discounts available for ministries (up to 75% off).
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- 72 pages with over 64 illustrations to color.
- Including 9 beautiful hand lettered scripture pages.
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- Premium book construction perfect for markers & pencils.
- Created, made, and printed in North America.
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