Shows
illumin8faithEaster NonsenseDave and Doug reflect on the Easter Sunday text from Luke 24 and ponder the "nonsense" of Easter in the midst of Holy Week. Quotes from Jürgen Moltmann's, "In the End—The Beginning" and we also reference Richard Rohr (from this video) and Joni Sancken's new book, "Words that Heal".
2019-04-1723 min
illumin8faithYou want me to do what, Jesus?Doug and Dave reflect on the Palm Sunday text from Luke 19 and consider the deeper meaning of God's call for us to join the story.
2019-04-1221 min
illumin8faithUse it Up feat. Jane BeattieDoug and Dave discuss abundance, scarcity, Mary's nard, and more as they explore the passage from John 12:1-8. Featured conversation: Doug sits down with entrepreneur, @BagLadyVariety, Jane Beattie.
2019-04-0424 min
illumin8faithI Have A Voice feat. Jennifer WennDave sits down for a conversation with trans identified poet, Jennifer Wenn. We explore what it means to hear that voice of love—a voice that empowers us to live more fully into who we are.
2019-04-0238 min
illumin8faithFig Trees, Stinky Car Rides, and Folding LaundryIn today's episode, Doug, Dave, and Isaac explore the Parable of the Fig Tree from Luke 13. We talk about death and new life, stinky car rides with the kids, and tidying up.
2019-03-2017 min
illumin8faithOil, Vinegar, and Prophetic VoicesDave and Doug explore the reading from Luke 13:31-35 as we consider the relationship between the joy and pain of living. Christine Sharpe, blogger at fortyfivethings.com invites us to ponder the metaphor of oil and vinegar in relation to healing and feeling.
Stay tuned for new episodes each week throughout the season of Lent.
2019-03-1324 min
illumin8faithNews on the Pod!Dave and Doug share news about upcoming episodes of the pod. Stay tuned and join us next week for stories of faith, hope, and new life that seek to illuminate your life.
2019-03-0602 minillumin8faithreVITALize with The Rev. Dr. Jeff CrittendenWhat will it take to revitalize the church? Doug and Dave sit down with Rev. Dr. Jeff Crittenden of the Centre for Practical Theology to discuss thoughts and reflections on the recent event hosted by Metropolitan and First-St. Andrew's United Churches in London, Ontario.
2018-05-1817 minillumin8faithWhat Does Love Look Like? with Pam RockerDave and Doug are joined by award-winning writer and activist, Pam Rocker joins us for a conversation about LGBTQ+ activism, the church, dancing with Jesus, and pie!
Recorded at London Conference Youth Forum 2018.
2018-04-1949 minillumin8faithBryan Sirchio - Convergence MusicDave is joined by Bryan Sirchio, author of The 6 Marks of Progressive Christian Worship Music and Lead Designer for the Convergence Music Project (convergencemp.com) to talk about church music, theology, and convergence Christianity. Episode includes the CMP song, "All Belong Here" by The Many.
2018-04-0328 minillumin8faithWe're Back!New episodes starting next week. While you wait, enjoy the Top Ten Reasons for the podcast hiatus!
2018-03-2811 minillumin8faithMod Pod (with The Rt. Rev. Jordan Cantwell)Dave, Doug, and Isaac visit the folks at LOCO Youth Forum 2017 and sit down with United Church of Canada Moderator, The Rt. Rev. Jordan Cantwell.
2017-04-1031 minillumin8faithLos PresidentesThe Illumin8 crew host special guests Rev. Kenji Marui and Rev. Sarah Grady as we head down the rabbit hole to explore what's going on with Conferences and Presbyteries in the United Church of Canada
2017-03-1624 minillumin8faithNinja Turtles, Annointing Fails, and the Call to MinistryDave, Doug, and Isaac talk about the vocation of ministry.
2017-02-0142 minillumin8faithHope Trumps FearDave, Doug, and Isaac reflect on the recent US election, ponder the gospel text for Sunday, and share all the things that they love about America.
2016-11-1038 minillumin8faithWhy preach? (with Karoline Lewis)We figure out what the point of preaching even is in our conversation with Dr. Karoline Lewis, The Marbury E. Anderson Chair of Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. Photo: Andrew Steele/Flickr
2016-11-0345 minillumin8faithEpisode 8 - John BellThe podcast returns with a special episode on humour, the Bible, and faith. Special guest: John Bell
2016-09-1640 minillumin8faithEpisode 7 - "Technology"Dave, Doug, and Isaac return for Episode 7 of the illumin8faith podcast. This week's topic is "Technology".
2016-06-1441 minillumin8faithEpisode 6 - "New Monasticism"In episode 6 of the podcast we hear from Rob Crosby-Shearer from the Emmaus Community in Victoria, B.C. Dave, Isaac, and Doug reflect on new monasticim and the implications of this emerging faith community. This week's episode was recorded live at the YOU Made It Cafe in London, Ontario.
2016-05-241h 06illumin8faithEpisode 5 - "Innovation"In episode 5 of the podcast Dave, Doug, and Isaac discuss innovation and entrepreneurialism. Rob Dalgleish, the Executive Director of the EDGE Nework for the United Church of Canada joins us as well as Jeremy O'Krafka from Mentor Network. This week's episode was recorded live at Pub Milos in London, Ontario.
2016-05-1230 minillumin8faithEpisode 4 - "We Are Not Alone"Dave, Doug, and Isaac discuss the relational implications of the opening line of the United Church creed. Allan Reeve and Joe Ramsay share with us about their project, "Hosting Sacred Conversations". This week's episode was recorded live at the Early Bird Diner in London, Ontario.
2016-05-0333 minillumin8faithEpisode 3 - "Engaging Youth"Dave, Doug, and Isaac visit London Conference Youth Forum to discuss ways of engaging young people in church life.
2016-04-2730 minillumin8faithEpisode 2 - "Collaboration"Dave, Doug, and Isaac talk about collaboration and Jamie Holtom from North Bramalea United Church is interviewed. This week's episode was recorded live at the Bag Lady in London, Ontario.
2016-04-1934 minillumin8faithEpisode 1 - "Saying Yes"Dave, Doug, and Isaac talk about the transformation that can happen when communities of faith choose to say "yes" to new initiatives and opportunities. This week's episode was recorded live at the Bag Lady in London, Ontario.
2016-04-0735 min