Awakening Canada Podcast

Interrogating Jesus - Connor Shram (Mar 8, 2020)

In this sermon, Connor introduces our Lenten series on the questions we ask Jesus. In this first week, we examine Nicodemus's question: "can a man be born again?"

God Loves Those Who Are Sad - Connor Shram (Mar 1, 2020)

In this family service, Connor shares on the second beatitude from the Sermon on the Mount. Why does God bless those who mourn? And how do we create space for healthy grief in our lives?

A Lamp in a Dark Place - Kendall Shram (Feb 23, 2020)

In this sermon, Kendall shares on the Transfiguration. What does the Transfiguration reveal about the life and nature of every believer?

God Emptied Himself - Nico Deschner (Feb 16, 2020)

In this sermon, our special guest Nico Deschner shares on the kenotic nature of God. Did Jesus set aside His divinity in dying on a cross? Or did Jesus reveal the truest nature of who God is - and who we are called to be to the world around us?

The Way God Thinks - Kendall Shram (Feb 9, 2020)

In this message, Kendall shares about God's way of thinking. We have the mind of Christ!

Poor At Being Spiritual (Family Service) - Connor Shram (Feb 2, 2020)

In this family service, Connor shares on the first Beatitude - first to the children, and then to the adults. Just what does it mean to be "poor in Spirit"?

This Foolish Power - Connor Shram (Jan 26, 2020)

In this sermon, Connor shares about the specificity and universality of Christ. What does it mean to follow Jesus - and how do we know who He is when we think we’ve found Him?

The Way of the Witness - Kendall Shram (Jan 19, 2020)

In this message, Kendall shares about the simplicity of discipleship. What does it mean to follow Jesus? And who do we follow to get to Him?

The Voice from Heaven - Kendall Shram (Jan 12, 2020)

In this message, Kendall shares about hearing the voice of God. How do we learn to trust that God is speaking to us? How do we learn to listen?

The Steadfast Light - Connor Shram (Jan 6, 2020)

In this message, Connor shares about the epiphany of knowing Jesus Christ.

The Way in the Manger - Kendall Shram (Dec 29, 2019)

In this message, Kendall shares about how the baby in the manger gives us a way to experience true peace.

The Highway - Connor Shram (Dec 15, 2019)

In this message, Connor shares on the Highway of Holiness - and how the incarnation changes the journey of every human life.

Hope - Nadi Deschner (Dec 8, 2019)

In this message, our guest Nadi Deschner focuses our attention on Hope in this Advent season.

Onward - Kendall Shram (Dec 1, 2019)

In this message, Kendall shares our new theme for the upcoming year. We are going onward!

Fight Fire with Fire - Kendall Shram (Nov 24, 2019)

In this message, Kendall shares on the transformative power of forgiveness.

Fight for your Right (to Party) - Kendall Shram (Nov 17, 2019)

In this message, Kendall shares on the innate power of joy in the middle of conflict.

Uphill Battle - Kendall Shram (Nov 10, 2019)

Up In Arms - Kendall Shram (Nov 3, 2019)

Family Feud - Connor Shram (Oct 27, 2019)

In this message, Connor discusses the importance of providing a Christ-like influence for our children

Fight For Your Life - Kendall Shram (Oct 20, 2019)

In this message, Kendall unpacks what it really means to "wrestle with God". Why does God sometimes resist us? And how can we have the courage to seek God, face-to-face?

Fight the Power - Connor Shram (Oct 13, 2019)

In this sermon, Connor shares about how the Kingdom of Heaven is in conflict with the powers and principalities of our world. Jesus is political–but not in the way we expect Him to be. He calls us to be a community of foreigners and exiles in a world of tribalism and hostility.

Fighting Words - Kendall Shram (Oct 6, 2019)

In this message, Kendall talks about how the Kingdom of God instructs us to train our speech in the middle of conflict. We must learn to discipline our words to reflect our inner reality without being dishonest. But we must speak words of life and honour if we expect to navigate conflict like Jesus did.

Fight Club - Kendall Shram (Sept 29, 2019)

In this message, Kendall kicks our new series on conflict. Christians who live in the Kingdom of God will not avoid conflicts - instead, they will learn how to become masters at navigating them. How do we learn to communicate how we're truly feeling without trying to wound other people?

Soul Q and A - Kendall and Connor Shram (Sept 22, 2019)

In this Q and A session, Kendall and Connor field questions from the congregation on matters of the soul - specifically related to conflict, creativity, and connection.

Total Eclipse of the Heart - Connor Shram (Sept 15, 2019)

In this sequel to last week's message, Connor continues to unpack the work of letting God explore the deep places of our hearts. How does the inner work of the Spirit relate to the revelation of God in Christ? And what is the true nature of faith in God for the journey we're on?

Take Me To The Light - Connor Shram (Sept 8, 2019)

In this message, Connor shares about the nature of the incarnation and how it affects the journey God has all of humanity on. Just where is God leading all eight billion of us? Just what does it have to do with our heart? And how does the perfect Father draw His children toward a homecoming?

The Life of the Party - Kendall Shram (Sept 1, 2019)

In this message, Kendall shares Jesus's instruction for throwing and attending parties. It turns out that where we sit at the table–and who we invite to our house–is important to God's kingdom.

Working for the Weekend - Connor Shram (Aug 25, 2019)

In this sermon, Connor talks about the importance of the Sabbath, and how rest helps us resist principalities and powers. We can draw instruction for our rituals of rest from the life and teaching of Jesus.

The Elephant in the Room - Kendall Shram (Aug 18, 2019)

Hold Your Horses - Kendall Shram (Aug 11, 2019)

In this message, Kendall shares on the biblical concept of "waiting on the Lord". What does it mean to wait faithfully? What does patience produce in us?

Fear and Thirst - John Archer (Aug 4, 2019)

In this message, our guest and supported relief-worker John Archer shares testimonies from what God is doing around the world - and he exhorts us to move beyond a life constrained by fear and thirst.

An Enduring Spirit - David Willis (Jul 28, 2019)

In this message, our guest David Willis mixes prophecy and teaching as he encourages us to endure in the gifts and calling God has for us.

The Heat of the Day - Kendall Shram (Jul 21, 2019)

In this message, Kendall shares on the gift of hospitality. What does it take to keep our soul refreshed - and how does that position us to bring rejuvenation to others?

Come to the Table - Cam Parker (Jul 14, 2019)

In this message, our guest Cam Parker shares about his journey from performance Christianity into genuine relationship with the Father.

The Weight - Kendall Shram (Jul 7, 2019)

Continuing our "Summer of Soul" series, Kendall shares about how to restore people who are bruised or caught in sin according to Paul's teaching. How do we learn to become a restorative community?

Resurrection is Here - Nico Deschner (Jun 30, 2019)

In this sermon, our guest Nico Deschner walks us through a prophetic word over our church and community - sharing his recent journey of God's faithfulness along the way.

Under Pressure - Kendall Shram (Jun 23, 2019)

In this message, Kendall continues our "Summer of Soul" by talking about emotional distress, depression, and other negative emotional experiences. How do we address the hardships of life - and our perception of stress and discouragement?

Spirit on the Water - Connor Shram (Jun 16, 2019)

In this long message, Connor shares about how the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of new creation. Your story and purpose fall inside Jesus's mission to restore all things to resurrection life!

The Homecoming - Kendall Shram (Jun 9, 2019)

In this conclusion to our series called "Tales of Wonder", Kendall unpacks the surprising nature of Pentecost. Instead of just being about giving spiritual gifts to individuals, Pentecost is a new kind of homecoming for the whole world.

The Great Escape - Connor Shram (Jun 2, 2019)

In this message, Connor shares on the surprising nature of worship and freedom. Paul and Silas are imprisoned for liberating someone else - but they're already internally free. How does worship bring us into true liberation?

The Usual Suspects - Connor Shram (May 26, 2019)

In this message, Connor shares on the surprising nature of God's calling. Just how does God speak to us and direct our path? And what do we do with the surprises He brings along the way?

You Are What You Eat - Kendall Shram (May 19, 2019)

In this sermon, Kendall continues our series on God's surprises, called "Tales of Wonder". The most surprising moment in the book of Acts has to do with a vision of foods the Jewish people weren't permitted to eat. Just why would God call Peter to call the unclean things clean? And what does it mean for our own conception of community?

A Woman's Worth - Kendall Shram (May 12, 2019)

In this message, Kendall continues our series on the surprises of God by talking about the revival of Dorcas. Just how valuable is a widow, anyway? And what does it mean to imitate Jesus in the middle of our ordinary acts of kindness?

Sympathy for the Devil - Connor Shram (May 5, 2019)

In this message, Connor unpacks how the satanic functions in our life and culture. What happens when two people who are trying to "cast out" each other? What was the surprise that made Saul reconsider the very nature of his faith?

Can I Get a Witness - Kendall Shram (Apr 28, 2019)

In this message, Kendall continues our series entitled "Tales of Wonder". God surprises the apostles again and again throughout the book of Acts. What if God isn't trying to keep you out of prison - what if God wants to *break* you out of prison?

Tales of Wonder - Connor Shram (Apr 21, 2019)

In this message, Connor shares on the present nature of the Resurrection. God changes our story when we're honest about the condition of our heart. Hope is resurrected when we break bread with strangers and call them friends.

Like a Rolling Stone - Kendall Shram (Apr 14, 2019)

In this message, Kendall closes our series on "The Songs Jesus Sang" by talking about the worship moment of Palm Sunday. What was Jesus offering Jerusalem? And what do we receive from Him in worship?

The Bridge to Compassion - Linda Walker (Apr 7, 2019)

In this message, our guest Linda Walker shares about The Bridge Ministry in Saskatoon. She shares stories from her work with the disenfranchised on the streets of our city, and calls us out of comfort to serve the Lord and love others sacrificially.

The Nature of Justice - Cassandra Lee (Mar 31, 2019)

In this message, our honoured guest Cassandra Lee unpacks the nature of Kingdom justice. She shares stories from her ministry Justice Rising - bringing hope and education to the heart of the Congo.

Hungry Heart - Connor Shram (Mar 24, 2019)

Continuing on in the series on "The Songs Jesus Sang", Connor examines Psalm 63. What does it look like to be "hungry for God"? Was Jesus hungry? How does worship affect our emotional health? And what does it mean to be "pure in heart"?