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News and stories from The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory.

  1. 4D AGO

    10 Years After "The Beast": Remembering the Fort McMurray Wildfires

    It was nicknamed “The Beast”—the massive wildfire that ripped through Fort McMurray, Alberta, in May 2016. It forced the entire city of almost 90,000 people to evacuate and spread across approximately 590,000 hectares—an area larger than Prince Edward Island.  For this episode, we’re marking the 10-year anniversary of the fire by talking to officers and Salvationists who were there in Fort McMurray when it happened; people who experienced the evacuation and the pain of loss firsthand; people who were part of the Army’s emergency disaster services response, both during the fire and long after it ended. How did they experience that fire, as individuals and as a church? What has been the key to healing after this devastating event, and what is the legacy of the fire today? This episode features: Verna Thomas-Winsor, a member of the Salvation Army church in Fort McMurray, who lost her home and more;Major Steve Hibbs, corps officer in Fort McMurray in 2016, now retired and still living there; Majors Bond and Marina Jennings, assistant corps officers in 2016; andCaptain Ian Scott, who led the Salvation Army EDS team during re-entry following the evacuation.

    58 min

  2. APR 1

    Giving Hope Through Music at a Salvation Army Shelter

    At The Salvation Army's New Hope Leslieville shelter in Toronto, a monthly jam session gives residents an opportunity to experience the joy of music, thanks to Harmonies for Hope. The program is led by a volunteer, Rob Dixon, who shares how an encounter with a man experiencing homelessness inspired Harmonies for Hope, and how the program creates moments of beauty and dignity for people who otherwise would not have access to music. On this episode, Rob takes us behind the scenes at one of the sessions, and we meet Tony, who shares his musical gifts and his story.

    20 min

  3. MAR 11

    After the Fire in Prince Albert: Salvation Army Offers Hope From the Ashes

    On this past Christmas Day, a fire broke out at The Salvation Army in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, completely destroying the building. It was a devastating blow for Salvation Army ministry in the community. But with the support of the town and its people, the Army is still giving hope amid the ashes, ensuring the mission continues even without the home base of a building. On this episode, we are joined by Prince Albert’s corps officer, Major Ed Dean, who tells us about the fire and its aftermath, how The Salvation Army has pivoted to ensure its corps and community services continue, and how Salvationists and friends in Prince Albert and beyond can support the mission.  The Salvation Army is deeply grateful to our matching sponsors, the Murray & Audrey Neufeld Charitable Foundation and the Malcolm Jenkins Family Foundation Inc., and all of the generous donors who have contributed to the Plates of Hope Campaign to date. Together we have raised more than $220,000 toward our goal of $250,000. Help us reach our goal by donating before March 31.

    29 min

  4. FEB 18

    Australian Officers Serving in Canada: Captains Chris and Nichole Maxwell

    For Captains Chris and Nichole Maxwell, two Salvation Army officers from Australia, moving to Canada was a leap of faith. They had never visited the country prior to moving here, they'd be bringing three young children with them, and it was in the middle of a pandemic. But trusting in God’s calling to overseas service has been an immense blessing for the Maxwells and for their church, Kingston Citadel in Ontario, where they have been corps officers since January 2022.  On this episode, we talk about their calling; about some of the biggest and most surprising differences between The Salvation Army in Australia and Canada; and about their church’s process of rebuilding after Covid and how Kingston Citadel has a renewed vision and is thriving today.

    40 min

  5. JAN 28

    Aux-Captain Matthew Pittman: Saved to Serve

    Today, Auxiliary-Captain Matthew Pittman is the corps officer at Robert's Arm-Pilley's Island Corps—back at the very church where he grew up in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. But 10 years ago, he couldn't have been further away from a life of ministry. On this episode of the Salvationist podcast, Auxiliary-Captain Matthew shares his journey, from addiction and depression to salvation and Salvation Army officership.  Interested in officership? Visit Salvationist.ca/candidates for more information.

    22 min

  6. 2025-12-29

    Partners in Mission 2026, With Commissioner Lee Graves and Lt-Colonel Brenda Murray

    On this episode, Commissioner Lee Graves, territorial commander, and Lt-Colonel Brenda Murray, director of international development, sit down for an enlightening discussion about this year's Partners in Mission campaign.  The Partners in Mission Self-Denial Campaign is an annual effort to raise funds for The Salvation Army’s ministry internationally. For the Canada and Bermuda Territory, this year’s campaign will focus on the Latin America North Territory. Lt-Colonel Brenda, who recently travelled to Panama and Costa Rica to see the Army's ministry there, gives us her first-hand insights into the campaign and why it’s really about faith in action.  Resources for the 2026 campaign are now available at Salvationist.ca/PIM.

    31 min

  7. 2025-11-19

    From Downtown to Everytown: City-Rural Ministries Roundtable, With Major Mike Hoeft and Lieutenant Jeremy Thompson

    The Salvation Army was born on the streets of London, England, and urban ministry is still central to our calling. But since its founding, the Army has expanded far beyond the urban centres, and in the Canada and Bermuda Territory today, about half of our ministry units are in urban settings, while the other half are in rural areas.  What are the different strengths and challenges in city and rural ministries? And what can those who are ministering in these different contexts learn from each other?  Major Mike Hoeft, an area commander in the Prairies and Northern Territories Division, and Lieutenant Jeremy Thompson, a corps officer in downtown Toronto, share their thoughts on these questions and more in this urban-rural ministries roundtable.

    41 min

  8. 2025-11-05

    Mentoring the Next Generation of Songwriters

    In The Salvation Army, we have an abundance of gifted composers and songwriters, both experienced and emerging. And that’s why Music Editorial, which is based in the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, began a composition mentoring program.  Through the year-long program, an experienced composer or songwriter meets one-on-one with a new one, giving them practical as well as spiritual support, creating a relationship that involves both teaching and sharing faith together. On this episode, two participants in the program share their experience—Simon Gough from the Canada and Bermuda Territory, in the mentor role, and Dominique Bradley from the United Kingdom, in the emerging songwriter role. Songs featured in this episode: I Rest in You Maranatha More links: Visit the Music Editorial Facebook page Learn more about Salvation Worship Find the latest volume of Salvation Worship

    37 min
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News and stories from The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory.

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  • Creator
    Salvationist.ca
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
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    © 2026 Salvationist Podcast
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