Shows
Church in the NorthThe Gen Z Religious Resurgence, Quiet Revival, and Men Rushing Back to Church - An In-Studio ConversationSociological 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 published by CTV News. They examine the issues from sociological, philosophical, and theological vantage points. To read the CTV article, check out: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/return-to-faith-church-attendance-increasing-for-first-time-in-decades/. Rob also references an article from Barna: https://www.barna.com/trends/church-attendance-women-men/. For more information about the podcast, visit https://www.churchinthenorth.ca/. Crea...
2025-11-171h 02
Church in the NorthChanging Churches, Multi-Ethnic Leadership, and Developing Pastors with Dan GodardDoes 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 clergy shortage, and what leadership development looks like in his movement. Dan is the Lead Pastor of Royal Oak Victory Church in Calgary. To learn more about his church, visit: https://www.rovc.ca/. In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Chris talk about the significance of a Blue Jays win for Canada. Rob also tests Geoff and Chris' knowledge of C...
2025-11-031h 27
Church in the NorthMulti-Ethnic Mission, Global Vision, and Navigating Change with Brett McBrideHow 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 Pastor of The Peoples Church in Toronto. They discuss his church's distinctive approach to local and global mission, leadership transition, ministry calling, and change management. To learn more about his church, visit: https://thepeopleschurch.ca/. In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Chris discuss the ins and outs of ministry calling and how pastors can help young leaders discern th...
2025-10-061h 31
Church in the NorthResiliency, Spiritual Formation, and Young Leaders with Phil CollinsWhat is the relationship between spiritual formation and resiliency, and why does it matter for future leaders? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Phil Collins about the new course that he is teaching with Briercrest College. They also discuss the key factors that contribute to building resiliency and the power of mentorship. Phil is the lead pastor of Willow Park Church in Kelowna, BC. To learn more about his church or connect with Phil, visit: https://www.willowparkchurch.com/staff/. In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Chris discuss how pastors might address the topic of t...
2025-09-221h 22
Church in the NorthYoung Men, Bible Geekery, and the Future of the Church with Paul CarterAre young men returning to the church, and is there a growing interest in the Bible? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Paul Carter about young men in the church, geeking out on the Bible, and the future of ministry leaders. They also discuss gospel contextualization and making the best of the fourth quarter in ministry. Paul is the lead pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Orillia, Ontario. He is also the host of the "Into the Word" podcast, available on most major streaming platforms. You can also visit www.intotheword.ca. To connect with Paul, visit...
2025-09-081h 39
Church in the NorthA Conversation with Future Ministry Leaders: Emily Welty, Karly Traub, and Lincoln FunkIn this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Emily Welty, Karly Traub, and Lincoln Funk about the future of church leadership. They also discuss ministry pathways, the effects of our current cultural moment on Christian youth, and the impacts of Briercrest on their futures in ministry. @karly.traub is from Port Coquitlam, BC and in her fourth year of a Christian Ministry BA. @emilywelty is from Winnipeg, MB and in her fourth year of a Biblical Studies BA. @funklincoln is from Winnipeg, MB and in his second year of the Biblical Studies BA. Find out more about Y...
2025-04-0756 min
Hillcrest ChurchAdvent - Waiting with Love - December 22, 2024Week 4 - Love
The Advent season is a journey—one marked not by hurried arrival, but by meaningful waiting. “‘Tis the Season to Be Waiting” is a four-week series that invites us to embrace the themes of Advent—Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—as we learn what it means to wait well. Each week, we will explore how these themes are not just distant promises, but present realities that shape our journey. As we light the Advent wreath each week, we are reminded that God is with us in our waiting, bringing light to every moment of the journey, not just the des...
2025-01-0740 min
Hillcrest ChurchThe Book of Mark - Mark 7 - June 2, 2024The Book of Mark - Mark chapter 6:30-56
Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan
June 2, 2024
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2024-06-0242 min
Hillcrest ChurchMy Favorite Bible Study: The Whole Story (July 30, 2023)Week 5: Do you have a favorite Bible Story? Of course you do; we all do! In fact, for many it's hard to just pick one. But then again, maybe you don’t. Perhaps you’re not familiar with the Bible at all. Either way, there is good news. The truth is, for thousands of years, Bible stories have been capturing people’s attention and transforming their lives. This summer we are going to hear from a variety of people about their favorite Bible story, how it impacts them and points to Jesus. Who knows, there just might be a story told t...
2023-07-3144 min
Hillcrest ChurchAn Invitation to Joy (Dec.18,2022) - Pastor Chris DrinnanSunday, December 18, 2022
Associate / Student ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan
While Advent is a season of waiting and anticipation, the Bible stories surrounding the first Advent are an invitation to joy. From Zechariah and Elizabeth to Mary and lowly shepherds, everyone is invited into the joy of sharing the good news of what God has done through Jesus Christ the Saviour of the world.
2023-01-2343 minHillcrest ChurchAn Invitation to Joy (Dec.18,2022) - Pastor Chris DrinnanSunday, December 18, 2022
Associate / Student ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan
While Advent is a season of waiting and anticipation, the Bible stories surrounding the first Advent are an invitation to joy. From Zechariah and Elizabeth to Mary and lowly shepherds, everyone is invited into the joy of sharing the good news of what God has done through Jesus Christ the Saviour of the world.
2022-12-1804 min
Hillcrest ChurchWho Needs Christmas? The World Did (Dec. 5, 2021)- Pastor Chris DrinnanAssociate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan
Sunday, Dec 5, 2021
Week 1 in our 3 week Advent Series, "Who Needs Christmas?"
Week 1 - The Christmas story started 2000 years before the first Christmas, with an unbelievable, incoherent, impossible promise...
Streaming License: CCLI 20140477
2021-12-0538 min
Hillcrest ChurchBELIEVE - "Humility" - Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan - June 13, 2021HUMILITY
The Final week in our 30 week journey through the BELIEVE book. It's one thing to KNOW the story of the bible, it's another thing to LIVE it.
Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Streaming Licence: CCLI 20140477
2021-06-1336 minHillcrest ChurchBELIEVE - "Faithfulness" - Pastor Chris Drinnan - May 30, 2021Week 28 in our 30 week journey through the BELIEVE book. It's one thing to KNOW the story of the bible, it's another thing to LIVE it.
Associate / Student Ministry Pastor
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Streaming Licence: CCLI 20140477
2021-05-3038 minHillcrest ChurchBELIEVE - "Love" - Associate Pastor, Chris Drinnan - April 11, 2021Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan on Sunday, April 11, 2021
Chapter 21 in our transformational journey with BELIEVE
2021-04-1140 minHillcrest ChurchHillcrest Church - Believe - "Spiritual Gifts" - Pastor Chris Drinnan - Feb. 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021 - Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan, talks about spiritual gifts, what they are for and why God gives them.
Week 17 in our 30 part series about learning to think, act and become like Jesus.
2021-02-0746 minHillcrest ChurchBelieve - "Bible Study" - Pastor Chris Drinnan - Jan. 10, 2021Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan on January 10, 2021
Week 13 in our 30 part series about learning to think, act and become like Jesus
2021-01-1042 min
Hillcrest ChurchChristmas: It's All Good (Pt 1)- Pastor Chris Drinnan - Dec.13, 2020Sunday, December 13, 2020
Associate/Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan
Our Christmas Series is about the Good News of Great Joy for all people!
2020-12-1336 min
Hillcrest ChurchThe Peter Perspective - Living Looking Forward (September 6)Sunday, September 6, 2020
Chris Drinnan - Associate Pastor / Student Ministries
The last part in our summer through 1st & 2nd Peter
2020-09-0637 minHillcrest ChurchThe Peter Perspective - Pastor Chris Drinnan - July 26, 2020Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan, on Sunday, July 26, 2020.
We are spending our summer in 1 & 2 Peter.
2020-07-2644 minHillcrest ChurchThe Peter Perspective - Pastor Chris Drinnan - June 28, 2020Pastor Chris Drinnan - June 28, 2020
We will be going through 1 & 2 Peter all summer
2020-06-2841 min
Hillcrest ChurchTHE STORY - Paul's Mission (Week 30) - May 3, 2020Pastor Chris Drinnan - Sunday, May 3, 2020
Week 30 in our journey through the Bible using THE STORY
2020-05-0343 minHillcrest ChurchTHE STORY - Daniel in Exile (Week 18), February 9, 2020Week 18 in our series, THE STORY
Pastor Chris Drinnan
February 9, 2020
2020-02-1054 min
Hillcrest ChurchGod With Us Brings Peace - Pastor Chris Drinnan, December 22, 2019Student Ministries / Associate Pastor - Chris Drinnan
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Part 4 in our Advent Series
2019-12-2343 min
Hillcrest ChurchGod With Us Bring Hope - December 1st/19 - Pastor Chris DrinnanPastor Chris Drinnan
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Part 1 in our 4-part Advent series
2019-12-0239 min
Hillcrest Church"Flipped - Jesus Changes Everything" - Week 15 (Jesus Changes Your Faith)- August 25, 2019Associate / Student Ministries Pastor - Chris Drinnan
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Week 15 in a series on The Sermon On The Mount
2019-08-2748 min
Hillcrest Church"Flipped - Jesus Changes Everything" - Week 12 (Longings) - August 4, 2019Pastor Chris Drinnan
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Part 12 in our series in the Sermon On The Mount
2019-08-0645 min
Hillcrest ChurchThe Case For Easter (Week 3) - April 7, 2019Pastor Chris Drinnan - Sunday, April 7, 2019
Part 3 in our Easter Series
2019-04-0845 min
Hillcrest ChurchThe Case For Christmas (Wrap-Up)- Dec. 23, 2018Pastor Chris Drinnan
December 23, 2018
Wrap up week for our Christmas Series
2018-12-2450 min
2018-05-2846 min
2018-04-091h 00
Hillcrest ChurchCaught Off Guard: PeaceWeek 4 in our Advent series
Pastor Chris Drinnan
December 24, 2017
2018-01-0255 min
Hillcrest ChurchCaught Off Guard: FaithWeek 2 in our Caught Off Guard series
Pastor Chris Drinnan
December 10, 2017
2017-12-1247 min
Hillcrest ChurchSummer Playlist - Psalm 50Week 3 in our Summer Playlist Series
Pastor Chris Drinnan
July 30, 2017
2017-07-3145 min
2017-03-0656 min
Hillcrest ChurchLove & Mercy (Part 2)Part 2/3 of our Plain & Simple Series
Pastor Chris Drinnan
February 19, 2017
2017-02-2339 min
Hillcrest ChurchDealing with DoubtPart 1/4 in our Advent Series
Pastor Chris Drinnan
November 27, 2016
2016-11-2844 min
2016-11-2539 min