Episodes
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
S2-E7: Money- Is it a sin to be in DEBT?
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
In this episode Carl picks Pastor Marvin's brain about debt and what the Bible says about it. Let's be honest... With the average Canadian having $1.74 of debt for every $1 of income, we're all in the same struggle. Are we sinning if we have debt? How do you get out of debt if you're in it? It's complicated, it's nuanced, but it's possible. We hope you're encouraged and helped as you listen.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
S2-E6: Money- Why are Christians so AFRAID to talk about money?
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
In this episode, Pastor Josh and Carl explore the question that was asked on our Instagram survey "If Jesus talked about money so much, why are Christians so afraid to talk about it?" Get ready for an honest, straight, yet hopeful conversation. You don't want to miss this.
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
S2-E5: Money- Is It Wrong for a Christian to Have An Ambition to Make Money?
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
In this episode Josh and Carl tackle the question "Is It Wrong for a Christian to Have An Ambition to Make Money?"
The Christian subculture has always had extremes around money. Either you have to be extremely poor and have nothing to be considered spiritual OR you're BLESSED by God if you have a lot of material stuff.
What if a follower of Jesus has an ambition to make money? Is that wrong? You'll have to listen to find out.
Friday Oct 18, 2019
S2-E4- Giving Thanks, Even When Life is Terrible
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
In this episode Pastor Josh and Carl (He's back!!) explore why it is so hard for us to be thankful when we go through hard seasons of life or when we are exausted from being so busy. The talk gets REAL! small group/ indiviual reflection questions can be found at the end of the podcast.
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Season 2- Episode 3- This is Elim // Equipping God's People (Pastor Marvin Wojda)
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
In this episode, Pastor Marvin looks at the "HOWs" of being equipped for your life in Jesus. We so often want to be ready to take on temptation, hard situations or even sharing our faith. The truth is however, many of us end up feeling like we still fall short. We hope this episode encourages you to dig deeper.
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Season 2- Episode 2- This is Elim // Experience God's Fullness (Pastor Marvin Wojda)
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
In this episode, Pastor Marvin walks us through what experiencing God's fullness in our everyday lives should look like. There is an attractiveness to searching for the next "Big" spiritual experience, but what does experiencing God in every moment (Good, bad and ugly) look like? Small group/reflection questions at the end of the episode.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Season 2- Episode 1- This is Elim // Embrace All People (Pastor Marvin Wojda)
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
We're Back!
Season 2 of Elim's Mid Week Podcast starts off by getting right into the current preaching series: "This is Elim"
In this week's episode, Pastor Josh and Pastor Marvin look at our first missional value: "Embrace All People."
Small group questions can be heard at the end of the podcast.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
It's easier to keep your heart and head right with God when things are difficult because you need him. But what about when you're winning at life? When relationships, money, work, and health are good, why is it that we often forget about God? This week Josh and Carl explore 3 ways we can keep our hearts and heads right with God when we seem to be winning at life. Small group/follow up questions can be heard at the end of this episode.
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Episode 34: The Gospel According to Genesis- Joseph Pt 1
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Do you have what it takes to make it through a difficult season in life? Would others describe you as someone who has GRIT or has PERSEVERANCE? In this episode, Pastor Josh and Carl take a look at the first part of Joseph's life and how he refused to bow down to being defined as a victim. Joseph was dealt a hand that would have finished the average person. Where did he find his will to endure and persevere? Small group/ follow up questions can be heard at the end of this episode.
Thursday May 30, 2019
Episode 33: The Gospel According to Genesis- Jacob and Esau Reconcile
Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
The gospel is this amazing story of God's gift of free grace to humanity through Jesus. But, there has to be a catch... Right?!? Is His grace really free? Surely there has to be more to it than that. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Carl explore the story of Jacob and Esau's reconciliation. Why did Jacob avoid his brother's kindness? How does their relationship reflect all too often our relationship with Christ? Small group/follow up questions can be heard at the end of the podcast.