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The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderLeadership Beyond the 4 Walls of the Church with Kris Vallotton | Season: 2 Episode: 13 ⚡️⚡️Here it is... the Finale of Season 2 of the Spirit Empowered Leader...⚡️⚡️We are so honored to welcome Kris Vallotton, Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California and co-founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Moral Revolution to this weeks episode and Final Episode of Season 2 of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) unpack with Kris the importance of tapping into spiritual intelligence. He emphasizes the need for leaders to think and act supernaturally in their vocations and to bring heavenly solutions to worldly problems. Kris also discus...2024-11-041h 13The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderYour View of the Father Impacts you as a Leader with Ryan Adams | Season: 2 Episode: 12We are so honored to welcome Ryan Adams, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) ask Ryan his Spirit Empowered Leadership journey. Ryan talks about how not knowing his father impacted his life, purpose and relationship with God. There were some key moments where he experience and encountering the love of the Father(God). Those moments have been key in forming him to be an influencer of influencers in business and finance. Be sure to listen!Ryan obtained his Science degree from the U of A in 2006...2024-03-191h 13The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderLeadership - A Journey of Favor with Taisa Ballantyne | Season 2 Episode 11 We are so honored to welcome Taisa Ballantyne, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) ask Taisa her Spirit Empowered Leadership journey. It is amazing to hear her testimony, experiences in China, Africa, and how God is leading her as a professional in the finance industry.Taisa is a project manager and planner in the finance industry in Canada. Taisa also serves on the Edmonton Leadership team for Resurgence Initiatives (the ministry behind this podcast). In addition she serves in her local church and various boards focussed...2024-03-131h 13The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderFrom Radio Host to Spirit Empowered Evangelist with Dr. Bill Hogg | Season 2, Episode 10We are so honored to welcome Dr. Bill Hogg, Message Canada’s National Director, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) listen to Bill's experiences and insights on living an empowered life by the Holy Spirit. Bill reflects on his past experiences, including his time as a radio talk show host engaging with non-Christians, his childhood encounter with God at a Christian camp, and his encounter with the Holy Spirit during Bible school. The importance of creating space for union and communion with God, listening and learning in evangelism, an...2024-03-051h 21The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderFaithfulness & the Importance of the Local Church with Banning Liebscher | Season 2, Episode 9We are so honored to welcome Banning Liebscher, Founder and Pastor of Jesus Culture, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) ask Banning his Spirit Empowered Leadership story and then delve into the importance of faithfulness, the idea of success, and the incredible importance of the local church. It was an incredible conversation that you won't want to miss!Banning Liebscher is the founder and pastor of Jesus Culture, a ministry of worship, events, and leadership development. In 2014, Banning and the Jesus Culture team planted Jesus Culture...2024-02-2757 minThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderEncounter with Daniela Freidzon-McCabe | Season 2, Episode 8 What influence does a father's deep hunger for the presence of Jesus have on a child? In this week's episode, we speak with Daniela Freidzon-McCabe, who personally witnessed her father, Claudio Freidzon (an Argentinean Revivalist/Pastor), experience a profound encounter with God. This encounter transformed their home, their church, and even their country. Listen as Daniela shares her upbringing in that environment and how she now leads the next generation church both globally and in Argentina. Prepare to be inspired to seek a fresh encounter with Him after listening to this episode.Daniela Freidzon-McCabe is an Executive...2024-02-201h 02The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderCulture, the Word, & Alignment with Brant Cryder | Season 2, Episode 7 How do you live in the culture, be so rooted in the Word that everything aligns? Our guest for this Episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast is Brant Cryder. Brant thought everything had to look beige when he had an encounter at a Promise Keeper's rally. However, he soon found God calling him to not leave where he was placed but be light. Join us for this incredible conversation...Brant Cryder is the President of Yves St. Laurent North America. He has four wonderful children: Ellie, Baylor, Hudson and Beckett with his lovely wife Mary. He...2024-02-131h 08The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderHealing Shame and Inadequacy as a Leader with Ken Shigematsu | Season 2, Episode 6Shame isn't felt only by those who have gone through failure or trauma or been told they'll never amount to anything. Many leaders—even those who are considered successful—struggle with a sense that they are deficient or inadequate. Pastor and Author Ken Shigematsu join us on this episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader to share his leadership journey. He shares about developing spiritual rhythms as a young leader and also how he worked through shame and inadequacy.Ken Shigematsu is the Lead Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Ken studied business economics and philosophy at W...2024-02-0658 minThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderLeading People in Fruitful Seasons with Phil Kniesel | Season 2, Episode 5Ever feel lost in the noise of leading a large team? Wonder how to stay connected to God's voice amidst the busyness? Join us as Phil Kniesel, Lead Pastor at Hope City Church in Edmonton Alberta, shares his inspiring journey of leading with prayer, discernment, and faith. Discover practical tips for building a strong team, experiencing fruitfulness in ministry, and navigating the highs and lows of leadership. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants to lead with purpose and impact. Hope City, the church that Phil leads is a multi-site, multi service church that has...2024-01-301h 00The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderLeadership That Reaches People with Shaila Visser | Season 2, Episode 4How can we see our leadership make an impact on the world around us? Many of us desire to see people come to know Jesus through our lives, but often struggle with how. For this episode, we are honoured to welcome Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, and an amazing speaker & leader. Shaila has poured her life into a ministry that has seen over 28 million people impacted for Jesus. Her involvement with Alpha is an overflow of her own life where she consistently seeks to lead others to Jesus as she...2024-01-231h 01The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Voice that Leads Us with Daunavan Buyer | Season 2, Episode 3Join us for an extraordinary episode, titled "The Voice that Leads Us," on the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast. In this episode, Daunavan Buyer, co-host and Associate Director of Resurgence Initiatives, shares compelling stories about hearing the voice of God and how God's guidance has profoundly influenced his personal journey.Discover the transformative power of God's voice as Daunavan delves into the various ways the Holy Spirit has moved and spoken to him throughout his life. Despite coming from a more 'conservative' background, Daunavan opens up about embracing the Holy Spirit's power and the impact it has had...2024-01-1659 minThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderAn Executive's Search for Significance with Mike Frank | Season 2, Episode 2⚡️ In this dynamic and profound podcast conversation, Mike Frank (Author of Prosperity with a Purpose) along with our hosts; (Daunavan Buyer and Travis Holownia), explore Spirit Empowered Leadership in the sphere of business. Mike shares his story as a former top-level Executive with a resume that boasts world-renowned companies such as Pepsi, Disney, Level3 Communications, and General Mills. Mike honestly opens up how the Spirit led, transformed, and met his need for significance while managing thousands of employee's.He shares personal experiences and humorous anecdotes, drawing parallels between natural and spiritual principles. Mike's wisdom extends beyond the chur...2024-01-091h 12The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Leader and The Holy with Travis Holownia | Season 2, Episode 1Season 2 of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast has arrived!Join us for this powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast Season 2 where Travis Holownia, co-host and Founder of Resurgence Initiatives, shares more of his inspiring leadership testimony and talks about the importance of holiness, character, and longevity.In this candid conversation, Travis opens up about the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership journey. Discover the real-life experiences that propelled him to establish Resurgence Initiatives and gain insights into the vision and mission that drive this...2024-01-0258 minThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered Leader: Season 2 Trailer...Join us on an extraordinary journey we are calling "The Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast," where we invite you to explore leadership that guided and led by the Holy Spirit. God has entrusted each of us with the call to lead and has empowered us through the Holy Spirit. But if you're like us, you might be wondering, "How do I practically live out that calling?" Well, we're asking that very question too, and together, we'll embark on a quest to uncover the answers. Season 2 is launching January 2 2024 with hosts Travis Holownia and Daunavan Buyer joined by guests...2023-12-1508 minResurgence Messages PodcastResurgence Messages PodcastMaking Space: Daunavan Buyer (November 4, 2023)At our Edmonton Gathering in October at Crosspoint Church, Daunavan Buyer shared this message on "Making Space" for God and others in the midst of our cluttered lives. Jesus lived a life that was in perfect unison with the Father. This didn't happen by accident. All that Jesus did was a reflection of that relationship. Jesus made space for God amidst all of the demand and need that He faced. If we want to live a life that is consistent with the ministry of Christ, we also need to make space for God, and others. This powerful...2023-11-1752 minThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderLeading With Purpose featuring Rick Warren | Season 1 Episode 12Today, on the Season One finale, we have the tremendous honour to learn under Pastor Rick Warren. Rick and his wife Kay founded Saddleback Church, where he pastored for 43 years, before embarking on his new initiative:: Finishing the Task. Along with our hosts, Travis Holownia and Daunavan Buyer, Rick unpacks some incredible teaching around Spirit Led faith, discipleship, and his mandate to see the Great commission fulfilled by 2033 through partnerships between missions organizations and local churches. Rick's love for Jesus and his desire to live out the great commission and the great commandment shines through in this...2023-08-291h 31The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderLeading Your Life on the World Stage with Melissa Lotholz | Season 1 Episode 11On this special podcast, Canadian Olympic bobsledder Melissa Lotholz shares her remarkable journey of faith, perseverance, and leadership in the world of sports. In this engaging conversation, hosted by Travis Holownia and Daunavan Buyer, Melissa candidly opens up about her experiences as an elite athlete, her spiritual journey, and how she integrates her faith into her competitive pursuits. From the challenges of training to the moments of triumph on the global stage, Melissa's story is a testament to the power of faith in action and Spirit-led lifestyle.With a heart for mentoring and leadership, Melissa reflects on...2023-08-221h 06The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderLeading with Courage in Promise & Pain with Nate Edwardson | Season 1 Episode 10A Spirit-Empowered life is not something that happens by accident. If we desire the Spirit’s work in and through us, our lifestyle can cultivate that work. Nate Edwardson, Pastor of the Stirring Church in Redding, California, joins our hosts, Travis Holownia & Daunavan Buyer, to discuss the reality of a Spirit-empowered life and how this impacts us as leaders. Pastor Nate shares from a deep theological understanding as well as a lifetime of pursuing God, regardless of the circumstances he has faced in his life. He also speaks deeply to leaders, challenging us to attend to our life with Go...2023-08-151h 07The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderAligning our Lives With Holy Spirit feat. Tim Timberlake | Season 1, Episode 9In this dynamic and profound podcast conversation, Tim Timberlake (Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida) along with our hosts; (Daunavan Buyer and Travis Holownia), explore the transformative power of being led by the Holy Spirit in all aspects of life. Tim emphasizes the significance of yielding to the Holy Spirit's influence, allowing His guidance to shape decisions, actions, and relationships. Throughout the conversation, Tim provides practical insights for navigating challenges and difficulties, relying on the Holy Spirit's power and strength. He shares personal experiences and humorous anecdotes, drawing parallels between natural and spiritual principles. Tim's wisdom...2023-08-0856 minThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderUnwavering Faith with Dr. Carla Prado | Season 1, Episode 8In this episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader podcast, the hosts are joined by Dr. Carla Prado, a renowned university professor at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Dr. Prado's accolades include being inducted into the prestigious Royal Society of Canada and being recognized as one of the top 100 most powerful women in Canada. She shares her inspiring journey from Brazil to Canada, driven by her determination to become a professor. Despite facing initial obstacles, she pursued her dream, and through faith and persistence, she landed at the University of Alberta for her PhD in nutrition. Her remarkable...2023-08-011h 03The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderSupernatural & Superpractical Leadership with Michael Brodeur | Season 1, Episode 7This week we welcome another friend of Resurgence and incredible leader of leaders: Michael Brodeur. Michael is the co-founder and CEO of Pastor’s Coach and of Destiny Finder. In this episode we discuss the importance of discovering our destiny as Spirit-Led leaders, maintaining a teachable heart, leading others in a way that facilitates their personal growth as well, and lots more! What marks this interview is a deep vulnerability and humility that shines through all of Michael's answers.*From his work with leaders around the globe, Michael saw more and more need for solid practical biblical an...2023-07-251h 10The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderA Seamless Mindset with Eric Johnson | Season 1, Episode 6This week we welcome a special guest on the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast: Eric Johnson, church planter and Senior Pastor at Studio in Greenville, South Carolina. His is passionate about creating a "seamless" life: interacting across culture, politics, and paradigms As Spirit-empowered leaders, it is important to be aware of what is going on in culture so that we can lead in a way that sees impact and transformation beyond the walls of the Church. In this episode , we explore some of the brilliance of how Jesus led, which, as Spirit Empowered Leaders, is the model we are enabled...2023-07-181h 07The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderHow is Your Heart? with Doug Balzer | Season 1, Episode 5Join us for another impactful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Doug Balzer joins us for an important conversation around wholeness and how it relates to being an empowered leader. Doug shares vulnerably from his own experiences and invites those listening to open themselves up to receiving and living in the healing that is offered through Christ Jesus. Doug has authored many books including "The Empowerment Pivot," "Light up the Dark," and "Holy Spirit Encounter (Groups Edition)." He also has a podcast and video network at rekindle.tv. Frequently alongside his wife, Teri, Doug has...2023-07-111h 09The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderMedicine, Prayer, and Leadership with Dr. Iyare Izevbaye | Season 1, Episode 4Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Dr. Iyare Izevbaye takes time to illustrate why prayer is such an important part of the life of a leader. When we talk about being Spirit-Empowered, the only way to really access that is through continual prayer. Iyare is a part of the extended Resurgence Community and is passionate about prayer, the life of faith and the Holy Spirit.  He believes in partnering with God the Father as He actively working out His great redemptive plan in Christ Jesus on the earth by His m...2023-07-041h 10The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderGoodbye Chicken, Hello Dove with Tim Enloe | Season 1, Episode 3.Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Tim Enloe joins our hosts, Travis Holownia & Daunavan Buyer for a very helpful conversation around the empowerment and filling of the Holy Spirit. If we want to be Spirit led leaders, it's important to understand the Biblical foundations of a Spirit-filled life as well as the implications for how we lead. Tim has authored many books including "Goodbye Chicken, Hello Dove: Releasing Your Fears by Welcoming the Holy Spirit's Power," and "Helping Others Receive the Gift." Along with his wife Rochelle, they conduct Holy...2023-06-271h 05Resurgence Messages PodcastResurgence Messages PodcastRevival Starts with Me: Daunavan Buyer (June 17, 2023)At our Edmonton Gathering in June, 2023 at Gateway Family Church, our Associate Director, Daunavan Buyer shared this message. The word "Revival" is one that has been thrown out a lot in many different Church circles. But what does the word really mean? How can we see true revival happening in our time, in our city? Daunavan Buyer took time to answer these questions as well as traces some of the themes of revival through the scriptures and Church history in order to invite those listening to commit themselves a revival lifestyle. We hope that this...2023-06-2359 minThe Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderPursuing Holy Spirit with Daunavan Buyer | Season 1, Episode 2Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Daunavan Buyer, co-host and Associate Director of Resurgence Initiatives, shares his inspiring testimony and takes us on a journey through how he gave himself to pursuing the Holy Spirit. In this conversation, Daunavan takes time to unpack some of the ways that the Holy Spirit has moved in his life and opened himself up to the Holy Spirit's power, even though he came from a more 'conservative' background. Daunavan's life has been marked by a pursuit of God and his this has...2023-06-201h 04The Spirit Empowered LeaderThe Spirit Empowered LeaderStarting the Journey with Travis Holownia | Season 1, Episode 1Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Travis Holownia, co-host and Founder of Resurgence Initiatives, shares his inspiring leadership testimony and takes us on a journey through the origins of the Resurgence movement.In this candid conversation, Travis opens up about the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership journey. Discover the real-life experiences that propelled him to establish Resurgence Initiatives and gain insights into the vision and mission that drive this impactful ministry.Alongside co-host Daunavan Buyer, Travis sets the...2023-06-171h 00Resurgence Messages PodcastResurgence Messages PodcastGreater Things: Daunavan Buyer (October 1, 2022)Daunavan Buyer, the Associate Director of Resurgence and leader of Resurgence Edmonton, shared this message at West Meadows Baptist Church for our Edmonton Gathering in October, 2022.How do you live a life of impact? What are some of the ways that we can participate in and expand the reach of God's Kingdom? Jesus' life and ministry was not what the people of the day expected for their Messiah, but through this, He modelled a way that elevated the lowly and recognized the needy. This is the life we are invited into. We hope that this...2023-06-1148 minResurgence Messages PodcastResurgence Messages PodcastOur Heart for Community: Daunavan Buyer (July 26, 2022)Our Associate Director, Daunavan Buyer, delivered this message at our Edmonton Gathering in July, 2022, at Heartland Alliance Church.As a movement, one of our values is that we want to be relational. We want this to be more than an ideal, we want it t be the reality that we live from. The scriptures are filled with instruction about what it means to live in healthy relationships. What does this look like? How do we foster the kind of heart that can exist and thrive in the context of healthy community? We hope that this...2023-06-1155 minResurgence Messages PodcastResurgence Messages PodcastA Life of Fruitfulness: Daunavan Buyer (March 12, 2022)Daunavan Buyer, our Associate Director, shared this message at our March gathering in 2022 at Ellerslie Road Baptist Church. In John 15, Jesus told HIs disciples that "apart from me you can do nothing." He said that when we abide in Him, we will bear much fruit. But what does this life of fruitfulness look like? What does it mean to us as a movement? Our Associate Director & Edmonton City Leader, Daunavan, shared about how we are called to "Abide, Become, and Go in the Power of the Holy Spirit" for our lives to bear much fruit. ...2023-06-1059 minTerwillegar Community ChurchTerwillegar Community ChurchA Community of Faith - AudioGuest speaker Daunavan Buyer presents a sermon on James 2:14-19 about living in faith.2022-11-1348 minJourney Church CalgaryJourney Church CalgaryLife In The Spirit- Friday Night: Hearing The Voice Of GodLife In The Spirit is a three day conference hosted by Journey Church, where we encounter the Holy Spirit, activate our giftings and become transformed.Day 1 featuring Pastor Daunavan Buyer from Resurgence.If you'd like to connect, please visit myjourney.church2022-01-3159 minResurgence Messages PodcastResurgence Messages PodcastOctober 16, 2021: Edmonton Gathering Daunavan Buyer shares a word at our October 2021 Resurgence Edmonton Gathering. 2021-10-161h 29Resurgence Messages PodcastResurgence Messages PodcastJanuary 9, 2021: Edmonton Gathering Daunavan Buyer shares a word on Faith at our January Resurgence Edmonton Gathering. The Live-Streamed video is also available to watch on Youtube. 2021-01-0955 minThe AdvanceThe AdvanceNever Say "I'm Not Creative" - Creativity as WorshipOne of the ways that we express our worship to God is through creativity. God created us in His Image - He created us to create. Join me as I talk to my sister, Katherina Stegerman, about this reality and how we all are creative (not just 'artsy people).' She also talks about a project that she's working on that we are all quite excited about!  Resources Recommended Walking on Water by Madeline L'engle Imagine by Steve Turner Find more information about Katherina and her work here: https://www.facebook.com/seedandthesoil/ ...2020-08-0800 minMcKernan Baptist Church PodcastMcKernan Baptist Church PodcastWhen Jesus Was "Disrupted"This week, pastor Daunavan shares about times when Jesus was "disrupted". (Luke 5:17-26, 7:36-50, 8:40-48, Matthew 25:36-40, Matthew 11:28) Also, the audio quality this week is less than ideal. We are working to fix our system throughout the week. If you are looking for a place to serve, we are actively looking for more tech volunteers. If interested, please email tech@mckernanbaptist.ca and we would love to get connected.2020-07-2600 minThe AdvanceThe AdvanceHow to Grow Spiritually as FamiliesToday's Podcast features a conversation with my friend Amanda. Her life and family are marked by a tangible passion for Jesus and putting that into practice! We talk about: - Our responses to the racial tension that many of us are wrestling with now- Why it's important for us to be spiritual role-models to our children- Some of the very real obstacles that we face in regards to spiritual disciplines and having young children!  Whether you are already a parent, hope to be a parent, or don't even picture yourself having k...2020-06-0500 minThe AdvanceThe AdvanceCultivating the Fruit of the SpiritI hope that you are blessed by a sermon that I preached a few weeks ago on Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit. This sermon sought to look at how the Fruit offered by Paul in Galatians 5 are both exactly what the world needs in the midst of this Covid Crisis as well as by-product of our intimacy with Jesus though the Holy Spirit.  In the intro, I talk about the practice of a "Dashboard for Life." A practice that I have put into place on a monthly basis since the Covid crisis began. Resources m...2020-05-2600 minThe AdvanceThe Advance12 - Spiritual Practices in Isolation (A Conversation with Erik Freiburger)How do we continue to foster our spirituality as we navigate the restrictions we are currently facing in the midst of COVID-19? Join me as I interview my friend, Erik Freiburger, about how this season of isolation may be a gift from God as we posture ourselves to continue to grow in our walk with Him.  Erik also has a podcast, "The Inception of Wonder" - Click here to find his blog and follow His podcast.  We chat about:  The reality of spirituality and how God is at work in every area of our liv...2020-05-1900 minThe AdvanceThe Advance11 - A Commitment to Growing in PrayerWhat does it look like to foster a life of prayer? Join me as I chat with Jim Hall, the director of the House of Prayer Edmonton about some of the practical realities of living a life of prayer. Jim's life has been marked by a hunger for God and a desire to see God move in tangible ways.  Join us as we talk about:  What God is up to through the COVID-19 Crisis The story of the House of Prayer Some practical steps to growing as a person of prayer Get connected with Jim an...2020-05-1200 minThe AdvanceThe Advance10 - Participation in WorshipWhy is it important to participate in worship? How do I do that in my living room with my family? We are truly in a unique season as our churches are currently not gathering together on a weekly basis... but in the midst of this unique season I think it's important for us as followers of Christ to continue to actively participate in our church's worship services :) I had the privilege of interviewing a long time friend of mine, Stephanie Fehr, Pastor of Worship and Discipleship at Greenfield Community Church, about these things!  We talked a...2020-05-0500 minMcKernan Baptist Church PodcastMcKernan Baptist Church PodcastCultivating The Fruit of The SpiritFor the past several weeks, our gatherings have been far different than we had come to expect and experience. This disruption to our "normal" is also an invitation to explore how God may be leading us in a new and different way. This morning, Pastor Daunavan is going to be sharing on how God is leading us to embody the fruit of the Spirit. As we will see, the Fruit of the Spirit is both profoundly counter-cultural (many of the responses that are considered "default" in our culture are the opposite of the fruit as listed in Galatians 5), yet exactly...2020-05-0300 minThe AdvanceThe Advance09 - Inductive Bible StudyAre you looking for a way to deeply engage with the scriptures? Join me as I converse with Hogan Brimacombe, a Campus Missionary with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on the University of Alberta. Hogan loves the Bible and loves helping others engage with it in a meaningful way.  We discuss:  Hogan's thoughts on the COVID-19 Crisis The importance of God's word to sustain us An introduction to the Inductive Bible Study Method  How & Why we interpret the Bible Step by step guide to practice this method on your own!  Resources Mentioned: (Click for Links) Scripture and...2020-04-2800 minThe AdvanceThe Advance08 - Disciplines of Mercy & Praying the PsalmsJoin me as I interview Stephen Epp, the lead pastor at Wiesenthal Baptist Church, on Disciplines of Mercy and Why it's so important to pray the Psalms. Do you feel discouraged in your Bible reading? Hopefully this will help!  What we talked about: Stephen's Thoughts on Covid-19 The role that mercy plays in understanding spiritual disciplines An overview of the book of Psalms & why that book is so crucial in this season Why and how to pray the Psalms Resources Mentioned: (Click for Link)The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas WillardThe D...2020-04-2500 minThe AdvanceThe Advance07 - Prayer: Learning to Listen to God & Ask Good Questions (An Interview With Chris Frost)Really excited to share this interview with all of you as Chris and I took some time to discuss some of the realities of hearing God's voice. I think that hearing from God is something that we can easily over-complicate, so take some time to listen to this interview and apply some of the principles to your life!  In the interview we discuss:  Chris' thoughts about the COVID-19 Crisis. Some of the roadblocks we have to hearing His voice (improper view of God/ourselves/the scriptures, how do we know it's really Him speaking etc.)  How we...2020-04-2100 minThe AdvanceThe Advance06 - Growing in a Life of Worship (An Interview with Caris Rinas)One of the main expressions of our lives as followers of Jesus is worship! Worship is something that we were created for and is something that is a consistent theme of the entire Biblical narrative! I had the opportunity to interview Caris Rinas about some of the ways that we can grow as worshippers, even through this crisis, where we can't gather together for corporate 'worship.' Some of the things we chat about:  What Caris believes God is up to in the midst of this crisis.  A basic definition of worship.  We spend a ton of...2020-04-1800 minThe AdvanceThe Advance05 - A Lifestyle of Prayer (An Interview with TJ Green)Why is it important for us as followers of Jesus to foster a lifestyle of prayer? Join me as I interview TJ Green, a good friend and minister who has such a heart to see God move in meaningful and tangible ways. His life has truly seen God move through prayer and he has been transformed as he has given himself to prayer.  In this podcast we talk about:   What TJ Believes God is doing through the COVID19 crisis Why prayer is important What understanding our identity has to do with our prayer lives Some of the...2020-04-1500 minThe AdvanceThe Advance04 - Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead (An interview with Steve Kim)?Happy Easter, He is Risen! Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. What an exciting day. I wanted to do a special episode today so I've interviewed my friend Steve Kim, who works for apologetics Canada and is a pastor of Apologetics, around the question: Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? This podcast is for believers and skeptics alike! Please share :) In this podcast we discuss:- What is apologetics and why is it important for followers of Jesus?- An apologetic approach to the Covid-19 crisis? If God is good, why is this ha...2020-04-1200 minThe AdvanceThe Advance03 - Engaging With God's Word (How, why, when etc. to read the Bible) (With Adam Buyer)Join me as I interview my brother, Adam Buyer, a Pastor at Terwilligar Community Church in Edmonton, on the importance and practice of reading God's word.As followers of Jesus, one of the most important practices that we can live into is reading God's word... but let's be honest, it's not always easy to do this regularly!In this podcast, we:- Talk a bit about what God may be inviting many into in this season of the Covid-19 Pandemic.- Look at different ways of reading scripture.- Take some time to start t...2020-04-1000 minThe AdvanceThe Advance02 - Why Should I Care about 'Advancing'? (Featuring Tim Pippus)So what's the big deal with following Jesus? Why is it important for us to practice things like reading the Bible, prayer, worship, and community?  Join me as I interview Tim Pippus, a pastor from Hope for Life Church in Calgary (hflchurch.ca). Tim is passionate about seeing people engage deeply with Jesus and one of the most thoughtful/well spoken guys I know!  We chat about:  What we believe God is doing in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic and some of the cool ways that Christians are responding. What Tim's Church is doi...2020-04-0900 minThe AdvanceThe AdvanceThe Advance Podacst - Introduction & Covid-19Welcome to the Advance Podcast: moving ourselves toward Christlike maturity. There are a few parts to this podcast: a look at how we as Christians can respond to the Covid-19 pandemic the dangers of consumer Christianity and how we are being invited into an active spiritual life with God. an overview of what this podcast is all about! 2020-04-0400 minResurgence Messages PodcastResurgence Messages PodcastFebruary 8, 2020: Resurgence Edmonton Daunavan Buyer shares a word on Identity at our February 2020 Resurgence Edmonton Gathering. 2020-02-0959 minResurgence Messages PodcastResurgence Messages PodcastFeb 9, 2019: Resurgence Edmonton Listen to the word shared by Daunavan Buyer (from McKernan Baptist Church) on living a life depending on Holy Spirit at the Resurgence Edmonton Gathering on Saturday, February 9, hosted at Ellerslie Road Baptist Church. 2019-02-091h 10McKernan Baptist Church PodcastMcKernan Baptist Church PodcastDo you want to be healed?Welcome to McKernan Baptist Church! We are glad you have joined us. Today, Pastor Daunavan will continue a summer sermon series on some of the "Great Questions of the Bible." This morning we'll look at the crucial question, "Do You Want to be Healed?" This question may seem like a 'silly' question at a quick glance, but upon deeper examination, IT is quite profound. Take some time to read these quotes and ask the Holy Spirit to prepare your heart for what He wants to do in you today.2016-07-2400 minMcKernan Baptist Church PodcastMcKernan Baptist Church PodcastFrom the Head to the HeartWelcome to McKernan Baptist Church! Today we will continue to explore our church's key priorities from a bit of a different angle. Our Young adults gathering, Converge, has been meeting for the last 9 months looking at a very important topic: From the Head to the Heart. Pastor Daunavan will be sharing a bit about what he has learned over this time as well as challenge us to approach our three relational priorities (Growing with Jesus, Caring for One Another, and Reaching out to our Neighbours) in a way that is not just 'head' knowledge; it's knowledge that moves to our...2016-06-1200 min