Multiply Podcast

Elmer Stobbe may be long retired from his career as a professor of crop science at University of Manitoba – but he’s not letting any grass grow under his octogenarian feet. Mentorship has been a theme of his life, from the mentors he learns from, to the many students and farmers with whom he pioneered zero till on the Prairies, to farmer/entrepreneurs/community developers/church planters he is now supporting in Lesotho. In this podcast, Elmer shares about his relationship with Khotso Mokitimi, an evangelist for ABCD and the gospel, who is seeing lives transformed among small farmers in Lesotho. Learn more… Thabang’s story – today https://mcccanada.ca/stories/lessons-ivep-help-grow-hope Thabang’s story of IVEP https://mbherald.com/a-golden-opportunity/ A bit more on IVEP https://mbherald.com/international-volunteers-enrich-lives-of-winnipeg-family/ https://mbherald.com/a-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/ On MB Mission’s name change, precipitating one for our podcast https://mbherald.com/mb-mission-name-change/

A missionary, mechanic and theologian. Director of the Centre for MB Studies Jon Isaak loves to explore how things work, whether tinkering with his veggie-oil powered car or inviting conversation partners to the virtual table of theological discussion. As we talked with Jon, he also shared how to be "nonanxious" in these uncertain and changing times. Show notes: Troubling times: http://mbherald.com/troubling-times Vegetable oil-powered car traverses continent http://mbherald.com/vegetable-oil-powered-car-traverses-continent Take a seat at theological feast http://mbherald.com/take-a-seat-at-theological-feast/ Interpersonal conflict among early church leaders? http://mbherald.com/james-and-paul/ Founders of the church had no inkling of Christianity http://mbherald.com/jesus-and-paul-before-christianity-their-world-and-work-in-retrospect/ Commentary consistent with Anabaptist thought http://mbherald.com/2-corinthians-bcbc/ Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies https://cmbs.mennonitebrethren.ca/ Squar

Discipleship -- a fancy word we use for following Jesus and learning to do things his way -- takes many forms. At the EQUIP study conference in Abbotsford, B.C., we sat down with three diverse personalities to talk about what inspires them as they employ their talents and interests in following Jesus. Our first interview is with César García, an MB pastor from Colombia, serves the world Anabaptist family as general secretary of Mennonite World Conference. He walks with the church through joys and struggles, while continuing to be shaped himself by wise mentors. EQUIP sessions online: https://www.globalmissionmedia.tv/en/programming?channels=ccmbc&keyword=equip https://www.mwc-cmm.org/ https://www.mwc-cmm.org/article/world-fellowship-sunday

[From December 2015] There are few places in society where nerds and geeks can share a love for both anime and God, Sci-Fi and the church. In this episode we interview Kyle Rudge, the Admiral of Geekdom House. We’ll discover exactly what that means and talk Star Wars, Firefly, the church and community.

The final episode of our three-part conversation takes us into the subject of conscience rights. Anesthesiologist Frank Ewert speaks passionately about his calling to respect life as a physician while Kathy Boschman of the Coalition for HealthCARE & Conscience in Manitoba tells churches how they can support a bill in Manitoba legislature to protect conscience rights for practitioners who object to performing Medical Assistance in Dying. Coalition for HealthCARE & Conscience online resources: bit.ly/callforconscience Coalition for HealthCARE & Conscience video: bit.ly/ConscienceMB. Coalition for HealthCARE & Conscience in Manitoba website: canadiansforconscience.ca/manitoba Article 12 of the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith says "At all times, believers are called to live as faithful witnesses in the world, rejecting pressures that threaten to compromise Christian integrity." This bill protects our right to conscientiously object to the taking of life. The Multiply podcast 2.4: On Dying with guest

In part two of our series “On Dying,” the Multiply podcast continues the conversation on death and suffering with Evelyn Labun, an instructor of nursing and board member with Eden Health Care Services. Evelyn brings a medical perspective, concerns regarding mental health, and personal experiences to the conversation. Dancing with Elephants by Jarem Sawatsky http://www.jaremsawatsky.com/dancing-blog/ Eden Health Care Services http://edenhealthcare.ca/ July/August 2017 - Mennonite Brethren Herald http://mbherald.com/july-august-2017/ No one dies alone - Mennonite Brethren Herald http://mbherald.com/no-one-dies-alone/ Between two worlds - Mennonite Brethren Herald http://mbherald.com/between-two-worlds/ Journeying to the next stage - Mennonite Brethren Herald http://mbherald.com/journeying-next-stage/ Bread We Break – Come Morning EP (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/come-morning-ep/id1159334706

Death and suffering. Joining the stream of the MB Herald's July/August issue "on dying – the next stage", the Multiply podcast wades into these almost taboo topics with the help of Donwood chaplain Wanda Derksen and CMU professor Paul Doerksen. Don't be afraid: the spiritual caregiver and the ethicist are thoughtful and passionate guides into what seem like turbulent waters. Dementia: Living in the Memories of God (2012) by John Swinton https://www.amazon.ca/Dementia-Living-Memories-John-Swinton/dp/0802867162/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501863254&sr=8-1&keywords=dementia+swinton Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life (2011) by Richard Rohr https://www.amazon.ca/Falling-Upward-Spirituality-Halves-Life/dp/0470907754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501864545&sr=8-1&keywords=falling+upward July/August 2017 - Mennonite Brethren Herald http://mbherald.com/july-august-2017/ No one dies alone - Mennonite Brethren Herald http://mbherald.com/no-one-dies-alone/ Between two worlds - Mennonite Brethren Herald

At 1310 Taylor, MB Mission, MBCM and CCMBC staff all work together under one roof. But sometimes it takes an appointment to sit down together and hear what each other are up to. In this episode of the Multiply podcast, Kara Friesen and Rob Schroeder of MB Mission talk about the short-term teams currently on service, and share about one special moment that occurred during the training sessions when Lloyd Letkeman invited newcomers to share an evening of fun.

What does it look like for Christians to be a faithful presence? On this episode of the Multiply podcast, Carson Samson (MBCM) explores this concept raised at the recent CCCC convention he attended. MB Mission's Sarah Brown interviews Jacob Chandler of MoveIn, an incarnational ministry nurtured in part by the Ontario MB church. MB Herald's Karla Braun speaks with the 2017 archive intern Jordan Duerrstein, a one-time MoveIn-er himself who is researching how Mennonite Brethren have lived out their understanding of the gospel in community throughout our history.

Jim Wiseman formed Walls of Freedom Outreach Centre on March 23, 2007. He and wife Jacqie, along with a support team of volunteers carry out the ministry of Walls of Freedom. In this episode, Wiseman takes Carson and photographer Tony Schellenberg on a tour of Winnipeg's inner city.

In the days of job-hopping and constant career-swapping, spending 11 years in one role may seem like an eternity. But for MBCM's conference pastor Keith Poysti, there's never been a dull moment. In this episode, Keith sits down with Carson to retrace his winding path from radio technician to the pastor's pastor.

What’s cooking at One88? In this episode of the Multiply podcast, Carson Samson from MBCM and Karla Braun of MB Herald speak with One88 pastor Dave Ens. In their beautiful and flexible location on Princess Avenue in Winnipeg’s exchange district, this faith community connected with Eastview Community Church sojourns with all kinds of neighbours as they seek to follow Jesus together.

In today's episode, Karla and Carson talk to Westwood Community Church pastoral apprentice Jonathan Muehling and lead pastor Russ Toews about Jonathan's involvement in the Elevation apprenticeship program. Links: Elevation: http://mbcm.ca/elevation MB Herald: http://mbherald.com Westwood Community Church: http://westwood.mb.ca

Sometimes, people need good advice. Other times, they need you to ask them the right questions. In this episode pastor Jason Dyck (Elm Creek MB) explains what the Coach Model is all about – training people to ask Spirit-led questions. We also get his take on “Pokemon trainers” and the Pokemon Go phenomenon. Show notes: RM of Grey – Town of Elm Creek, Manitoba: http://www.rmofgrey.ca/main.asp?fxoid... Elm Creek’s massive fire hydrant: is it the biggest or second biggest in the world? http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/9891 Coaching helps young moms get on their feet: http://mbherald.com/coaching-young-moms/

In today's episode, Sarah and Carson visit Jubilee Mennonite Church to speak with community ministry director Anna Marie Geddert. They joined by eight pastors representing a group of North Kildonan churches who are engaged in the Art of Neighbouring, a program developed by Dave Runyon and Jay Pathak. http://www.artofneighboring.com

Tammy Junghans is the director of Segue, a support community of University of Manitoba. On today's episode, Tammy discusses community living and navigating during times of transition. She also discusses the Sera Project, Project Red Frog and Converge Community Church, which she and husband Greg planted on UM campus.

1.7(Bonus) Vince Solomon by MB Herald Podcast

In this episode, CMU Assistant Professor of Music and Worship, Christine Longhurst joins us to discuss contemporary styles of worship and the ever-changing role of the worship leader.

Canadian Mennonite University's Assistant Professor of Communications and Media, David Balzer discusses the opportunities and pitfalls of using Social Media in the church; Going Barefoot 5; and the pervasive use of OMG.

Why would a 20-something take a year out of their life to work in a church these days? And why choose to do it in Winnipeg? On this episode we speak with Robyn Froese and Stefan Klassen, serving in Winnipeg on MB Mission’s TREK program.