Ministry Forum Podcast
The Ministry Forum Podcast exists to inspire, support, and connect ministry leaders across Canada, offering valuable insights for those involved in preaching, pastoral care, youth, and children’s ministry and everything in between. In each episode, we feature engaging conversations with experienced ministry leaders, theologians, and practitioners as they share their wisdom, stories, and practical advice. Our mission is to empower you with the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in your ministry. We celebrate diversity and aim to build a supportive, inclusive community where every leader feels valued and connected.
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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
In this episode, we rebroadcast parts of a book launch for the Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis’ book, Unsettling Worship, Reforming Liturgy for Right Relations with Indigenous Communities. The conversation centers on how Christian worship can address the historical and ongoing colonial injustices faced by Indigenous peoples. Dr. Travis highlights how worship can both comfort and challenge congregants, fostering truth-telling and reconciliation.
She shares the inspiration for her book, emphasizing the importance of addressing uncomfortable truths about settler-Indigenous relations within worship settings. The conversation touches on how liturgy can be a space for healing and prophetic action, engaging with the realities of colonialism, and offering a pathway toward hope and justice.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
John Borthwick chats with Knox College alumna Rev. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim. Grace shares her journey from studying theology to becoming an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate. She reflects on what it’s like to navigate academia as an Asian-American woman and why she’s passionate about amplifying marginalized voices. Grace discusses topics in her books Invisible and When God Became White, explaining how they tackle issues of race, gender, and systemic injustices within the church and society. With honesty and humour, Grace also talks about balancing writing and family life, and how she never imagined she’d end up authoring over 20 books! This episode is a look at faith, identity, and the power of storytelling in creating change.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
John Borthwick sits down with Knox College's Principal, Rev. Dr. Ernest van Eck, for a fascinating conversation about his journey from a small mining town in South Africa to becoming the principal of Knox College. Ernest shares stories from his days as an aspiring CPA (yes, you read that right!), his athletic accomplishments, and how a last-minute calling to ministry led him down a completely different path.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
In this very first episode of the Ministry Forum Podcast, Rev. John Borthwick, Director of the Center for Lifelong Learning at Knox College, takes us on a personal journey through his somewhat unexpected path into ministry. You’ll hear how a curious kid obsessed with history (and Dungeons & Dragons!) found himself navigating university, working in surprising places like a bingo hall, and ultimately feeling that unmistakable nudge toward ministry – despite his best efforts to resist it!
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Welcome, welcome to a promise fulfilled!
In this teaser, John introduces listeners to the Ministry Forum Podcast and talks about what to expect when it launches October 1st 2024.