Lookin' for Trouble
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Dive into the troubles we all have, the trouble the church has caused, the trouble the church is in, the trouble we have in our systems, and the “good trouble” we could all stir up to disrupt the status quo and move towards something better. Lookin' for Trouble will have guests join for an in-depth look into particular ‘troubles’. Some upcoming episodes will include Oxford County of Ontario Helps Ukraine, a chat with some Zorrra Township Councillors about our place in the community to answer best its needs, and a talk about Inclusion, after excluding so many before. It all starts with some baked goods and some tea and coffee, so have yours ready, too, and join us. Listen in to the fun and interesting conversations Susan and Mark have been having for years!
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Episodes
Who's in ? Who's out ? - Episode 3
May 31, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBInclusivity is the topic of today's episode. Join a coupla' Reverends with Kate Lockhart and Grace Dow as they discuss inclusivity in the church, in the workplace and in our own community. What is it we can do to be as inclusive as possible and what that may look like. Support the show
Where's Our Place? - Episode 2
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBJoin Rev. Mark Marshall and Susan Cole in conversation with Zorra Township counsellors Crystal Finch and Katie Grigg about where Our Place is in community and where it could be . . . Conversations go from Political Households Work - Life Balance Community Needs and Places for Growth Reach out and share your thoughts or concerns at [email protected] Support the show
Ukraine - Where are they running to?? - Episode 1
March 29, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Ukrainian-Russian war continues and Ukrainians are fleeing their home in search of safety for a new start. They are running, but where are they running to ? Join a coupla' reverends in conversation with Dave and Karen Murray about Oxford commitment to helping Ukraine and an ever-growing Ukrainian community here in Oxford County. Listen and learn how one Facebook page - Oxford County of Oxford Helps Ukraine - was the start of a large and growing cause to help support refugees who co...
Episode Zero - An Introduction
February 22, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBAn introduction to a coupla' Reverends from Westminster and Knox United who get together to eat Pumpkin Cake , drink green tea, and talk some about the 'Trouble' we all find ourselves in the world and in our churches. The discussion goes just about everywhere; COVID-19, Ukrainians fleeing a war, Refugee aid, Lent - the meaning and place within/outside the church, Residential Schools, Inclusion and exclusion within the church Have a listen, share it with a friend and have a discussi...
Testing, Testing, 1 2 3
February 15, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 812 KB“Lookin’ for Trouble” is going to have Mark & Susan (Westminster & Knox United Church) dive into the troubles we all have, the trouble the church has caused, the trouble the church is in, the trouble we have in our systems, and the “good trouble” we could all stir up to disrupt the status quo and move towards something better. Our first recording (Episode 0 - an Introduction) is already ’in the can’ and we’re pretty excited for it to drop on Ash Wednesday, February 22! Support the show
Too Bad, So Sad
September 21, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBSeries: Wait Lifting Support the show
Turning Tables
September 14, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSeries: Wait Lifting Support the show
Wait Lifting - Week 1
September 06, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSupport the show (https://makingconnexions.com/giving/)
Doing the Heavy Lifting
September 06, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSeries: Wait Lifting Support the show
Hiking
August 30, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
Hilltop
August 23, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
Driving
August 16, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
On a Boat
August 09, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
Camping
August 02, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
Swimming
July 26, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
Fishing
July 19, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
Gardening
July 12, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
Niagara Falls
July 05, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.72 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
Train Tracks
June 28, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MBPostcards from Isolation Vacation Locations Support the show
Gentleness
May 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBRev. Mark will be talking about the last Fruit of the Spirit in our series, gentleness, and how gentleness works in our lives. Support the show
Peace
May 10, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBHappy Mother's Day! Rev. Mark's message today is about the Fruit of the Spirit, peace. Mother's are known to keep the peace in the household, and we sure do appreciate everything that they do! Support the show
Patience, Patience
May 03, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWe are learning patience, now more than ever. COVID-19 has taught us many lessons, but patience might be the greatest of all. Rev. Mark's message for Sunday, May 3, 2020 is what the bible says about patience and how we can help others by applying it in our lives. Support the show
Not-So-Random Acts of Kindness
April 26, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThis week's Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness. Rev. Mark talks about the different types of kindness, purposeful kindness and kindness that you show above all else. What kindness do you see or can share in the world today? Support the show
Smiles from Self Isolation
April 19, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBWe take humour Sunday very seriously around here. And when we mean seriously, we mean seriously hilarious! Join us for a super fun service based on how God played a joke on death. Support the show
Butterflies Will Soon Be Free
April 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBHallelujah! Jesus is risen! Westminster is so glad to have you worshipping with us this Easter Sunday. Here the message of good news from Rev. Mark and the worship team. Support the show
Good Friday Broadcast
April 10, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBBe part of the audience who will witness the breaking news broadcast of the events right before Jesus was crucified. Support the show
Maundy Thursday Message
April 09, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MBRev. Mark's message for Maundy Thursday on April 9, 2020. Support the show
The Palm Parade of Goodness
April 05, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIt's Palm Sunday! Today, Rev. Mark is looking at how we can spread goodness to others. Parading, cheering, singing hosanna and waving palm branches is how the people shared goodness to Jesus. What goodness will you spread to others this week? Support the show
Get Control of Yourself
March 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBAs we move through the Fruit of the Spirit, today Rev. Mark is talking about self-control. As the world feels uncontrollable, it it important to look to ourselves and figure out how we can focus on what we can control. Whether you are controlling movement, your environment, one's temper or everyone's needs, Rev. Mark discusses five ways you can help find control in a world that feels uncontrollable. What self-control will you try to show this week? Support the show
The Greatest of These is Love
March 22, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MBWelcome to first EVER online worship service! We are so excited to start making connexions with you by providing all of our worship services as podcasts. If you are looking for a visual way to connect with us, be sure to check out and subscribe our YouTube channel by searching Westminster United Church. Westminster is all about having open hearts, open minds, open arms, and being open for discussion! As you all know, COVID-19 as changed a lot in our world recently. So, how can you love you...