Smarter Than Tim #5 with Fred Waters - Learning from a Salvation Army Officer HFL Speaks

Join us as Tim interviews Fred Waters, former COO of the Salvation Army and all around fantastic human being!



Introducing Fred (1:00)

Fred’s faith formation - let’s talk revival! (5:36)

The story of the Salvation Army and discussion of addictions (9:15)

More talk about addictions and hope (21:17)

Lessons learned working for the Salvation Army (26:50)

What role does the average Christian and church play in affordable housing, addictions, and other social ailments? (30:00)

More talk of ways forward as a society - let’s talk partnership (35:27)

Discussing vision, institutions, and fundraising (40:00)

What else would you say to the average Christian about social ministry in Canada?  Talking about housing first strategy, why everyone can’t just help themselves, and the epidemic of individualism. (41:35)

Story time with Fred - stories of God showing up miraculously throughout Fred’s life (49:19) 

Final thoughts - salt and light in my neighbourhood (57:41)