A 1Life Podcast

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A monthly podcast exploring lives that illuminate each of the five callings of the church

Episodes

  1. APR 30

    Recognizing the Good: Seeing God’s Work Across Cultures

    This month, Erik sits down with Fred Reitsma by Smithers, BC to talk about his recent mission trip to Sierra Leone, where he joined their Synod, visited church plants, and... Read more »

    33 min

  2. MAR 26

    Faith, Forests, and Stewardship: A Conversation with Bart Vanderkamp

    Erik sits down with Bart van derkamp—a longtime member of Ladner Christian Reformed Church and former UBC forestry professor—to reflect on a life shaped by faith, forests, and faithful stewardship.... Read more »

    34 min

  3. FEB 26

    A Culture of Care: Rethinking Worship Leadership

    What does healthy worship leadership actually look like? Josephine Wong, worship pastor at Tapestry Richmond, shares how she empowers leaders, guards against ethical burnout, and bridges tradition with contemporary practice.... Read more »

    46 min

  4. JAN 29

    Creeds, Community, and the Quiet Power of Humility

    Erik sits down with Dan Schultz, pastor of Duncan Christian Reformed Church, to explore his journey from sports ministry to solo pastoring on Vancouver Island. Together they talk about using... Read more »

    33 min

  5. 12/25/2025

    Created to Create: Marianne & George in Church Art & Worship

    This month, Erik sat down with Marianne & George Vandelft to explore how visual art and art installations shape the worship life of the Church. From their faith journey and... Read more »

    59 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    Cindy Verbeek from A Rocha: Creation Care as Discipleship

    This month, Erik sat down with Cindy from A Rocha for a rich, hope-filled conversation about what it meant for her to follow Jesus through caring for creation. From her... Read more »

    47 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    Kim Purdy on Walking with Indigenous People: Faith, Identity, and Healing

    In this heartfelt episode, Kim sits down with Erik to share her powerful journey of faith, identity, and reconciliation. Adopted into a Dutch family and raised alongside Indigenous siblings, Kim... Read more »

    39 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    Gord Houweling on Farm Realty & Faithful Stewardship

    In this episode, we sit down with Gord Houweling to talk about how faith, farming, and real estate intersect in his life and calling. Gord shares his journey, the joys... Read more »

    43 min

  9. 07/30/2025

    Wilma van der Leek on Scripture, Silence, and Spiritual Longing (Part 2)

    This month, Erik sits down with Wilma van der Leek for Part 2 of their interview. In this next chapter, Wilma unpacks the value of immersing yourself in the Psalms,... Read more »

    40 min

  10. 06/25/2025

    Wilma Vanderleek on Scripture, Silence, and Spiritual Longing (Part 1)

    This month, Erik sits down with Wilma van der Leek for Part 1 of their interview. In this rich and deeply personal conversation, Wilma reflects on a lifelong love of... Read more »

    31 min

  11. 05/29/2025

    The Deconstruction of Faith in Canada with Peter Schuurman

    This month, Erik sits down with Dr. Peter Schuurman—author, sociologist, and Executive Director of Global Scholars Canada—for a deep and reflective conversation about faith, doubt, and the quiet process of... Read more »

    57 min

  12. 05/01/2025

    Missions in Berlin, Lessons in Vancouver: A Conversation with Mary & David

    On this episode of the 1Life Podcast, Erik sits down with Mary Buteyn and David Kromminga, a married couple serving with Resonate Global Mission in Berlin, Germany. They share how... Read more »

    42 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

A monthly podcast exploring lives that illuminate each of the five callings of the church

Information

  • Creator
    1Life Collective
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    A 1Life Podcast