16 episodes
Can We Ask You This? Can We Ask You This Podcast
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4.9 • 19 Ratings
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The Can We Ask You This? Podcast is a place to hear real stories from real people, gain perspective, get uncomfortable, and maybe even create some change. Our hosts Cory Harasym and Rosalind Coben want to give a voice to people who may have been hurt by the church or who maybe aren’t sure if they have a place in the church. It’s about listening, learning, and truly seeing each person as invaluable in the eyes of God. This podcast is about learning to love God and love others, starting with listening to their story.
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Ep. 16 Discovering True Intimacy and Friendship with Jesus
What if you could have a deep, thriving, personal relationship with Jesus? What would that look like?
Renee Mairs, author of, "Just Be," is on the podcast today, sharing how she entered into a deep friendship with Jesus, and how we can do the same! This episode will inspire and challenge you to invite Jesus into your life in a new way today.
If you'd like to know more about Inner Healing ministry at FAC, click here: https://www.faccalgary.com/our-groups/innerhealing-ministries . If you're not local to Calgary and want to know about this ministry where you are, send us a message at podcast@faccalgary.com and we'll help you find one near you!
For more information about Renee Mairs' book and ways to connect with her:
Amazon Links for "Just Be":
Paperback: https://a.co/d/0KxulLz
Kindle: https://a.co/d/5K85Soo
Business:
The More: https://www.mairsministries.com/
Special thanks to our amazing Editor, Ryan, who spent hours putting this episode and removing the awkward pauses, fumbled words, and so much more! We are so thankful for you! -
Ep. 15 Forgiving Your Abuser, Overcoming Childhood Sexual Abuse, and Discovering Hope
What does it look like to forgive your abuser? How do you recover from sexual abuse that you kept hidden for most of your life? Is the hope to be found after abuse?
On this episode, Kathleen bravely shares her story of discovering healing and forgiveness after major childhood trauma. Listen as she shares how she has been able to forgive her abuser, and what that has meant for her today. This episode will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired by the redemptive work of Jesus.
Special thanks to our Editor, Ryan, who not only made this episode sound so smooth, but also guest co-hosted!
For information about Celebrate Recovery: https://www.faccalgary.com/our-groups/celebrate-recovery
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Ep. 14 Leaving the Occult and Finding Healing in Jesus
Rachel was born and raised in the Occult, and was trained for a life of wickedness. On this episode, she shares the story of what it was like to exist in the kingdom of darkness, and how God rescued her from the depths of it all.
"When He calls you by name it's as though everything inside you, no matter how resistant, has to say, "yes!" He called me through everything - through all the muck, the mire, the false, the ugliness. He called me by name and I heard it."
This episode is a great reminder that there is a spiritual battle at place, and we need to keep our eyes on our Commander, Jesus.
Want to get in touch with Rachel?
Email: rachelmckenziebooks@gmail.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rachelmckenziebooks/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachelmckenziebooks/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/@AuthorRachelMcKenzie
Books available: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738009025?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WA654P25KXCTNBMVY4YZ
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/173800905X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_MMJK1FH9MTPKD6QT18KM_1
Want more info on Inner Healing Ministry? Click here: https://www.faccalgary.com/our-groups/innerhealing-ministries
Thank you to our podcast editor, Ryan, as he poured so much time into smoothing out this episode! We couldn't do this without you!
If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review! For more information/to contact the show, email podcast@faccalgary.com
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Ep. 13 Gen Z and the Church
What is Gen Z all about? What is their relationship with the Church? Who is God to them? Are they even interested in a relationship with Jesus?
Listen in as our resident Gen Z-er, Angel Castillo, unpacks what it was like to grow up as a digital native, how the presence of technology and social media impacted her childhood, and what she (and other Gen Z's) are looking for in a church community (and if that's even something they want!). This is a conversation that is full of amazing insights and will leave you feeling hopeful for the next generation.
Special thanks to our special guest, Angel, for offering her insights on this topic. Thank you to our podcast editor, Ryan, as he poured so much time into smoothing out this episode! We couldn't do this without you!
If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review! For more information/to contact the show, email podcast@faccalgary.com
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Ep. 12 The Big "C" ... Is There Hope After A Cancer Diagnosis?
What happens when your doctor sits you down and says the word, "cancer" in reference to you? Maybe there's moments of fear, sadness, anger, hopelessness. For Fern, it was a moment of relief. After months of knowing something was wrong, she felt instant relief when she heard her diagnosis of Stage 3 Oral Cancer. After an 8 hour surgery, 11 days alone in the hospital, and many days of radiation, Fern has discovered what it means to have enduring hope amidst all circumstances.
Fern is a retired counsellor and pastor, with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share ways to cope when life gets really difficult, and how to have hope through it all.
Check out her book, "Embrace Life, Embrace Hope," by Fern Buszowski here: https://www.amazon.ca/Embrace-Life-Hope-Cultivating-Resilience/dp/1486623697
Find Fern on Instagram: @hope.blooming
Find Fern on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtHopeBlooming
Special thanks to our amazing editor, Ryan, for putting this episode together! We could not do this without you!!
Thank you, Fern, for coming on to share your story and inspire us to discover enduring hope in all circumstances! Your story is powerful!
If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review! For more information/to contact the show, email podcast@faccalgary.com
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Ep. 11 Healing from Church Hurt and Rediscovering Identity
What do you do when the future you'd always planned on is quickly ripped out from underneath you, and the calling you were sure you had is suddenly the source of immense pain and trauma?
For years, Zach had felt sure of the calling God had placed upon his life - to serve as a youth pastor in a church. Not long after graduating from University, he was offered what he thought was his dream job, and he and his wife moved across the country to pursue this ministry opportunity. The dream quickly became a nightmare, and Zach found himself questioning the faith he'd always known, the calling he had been so sure of, and his overall sense of identity.
Listen in as Zach, now a Psycho-Spiritual Practitioner, shares his story of church hurt, and how he has discovered healing through it all.
If you'd like to reach out to Zach to learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, email him here: zhair1993@gmail.com
Special thanks to our editor, Ryan who makes these episodes sound so good!!!
For more information/to contact the show, email podcast@faccalgary.com
Customer Reviews
Refreshing Content
I recently binged all the episodes on my commute to work and back. I feel it’s rare for the church community to address certain “taboo” subjects. I feel Cory & Rosiland do a fabulous job of creating a safe, welcoming space for people to come and openly tell their stories with zero judgment. Thank you for offering this opportunity to those brave enough to share their stories and especially for your listeners to relate and/or gain a fresh perspective. Can’t wait for the next episode to drop!
Great in depth authentic conversations!
Many church congregations are afraid to have in depth conversations and would rather portray a flawless image rather than dig deep share the brokenness within. Can We Ask You This? is a podcast that is authentic and refreshing to listen to. The questions and conversations taking place are heartfelt and relevant with the times of today.
Soul refreshment
If you feel like the church is in a desert place, Can We Ask You This is a refreshing rain shower of honesty and grace, promoting fresh growth and spiritual renewal. This is exactly what my soul needs right now, and I think you will find that to be true for you as well. Subscribe!!