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What's Got You Thinking?

In this episode of WGYT Marc has an interesting conversation with Pastor and Educator Jason Mills.

“Jason writes about aspects of theological education generally and online pastoral formation specifically. He is keenly interested in exploring the relationship between people and technology, especially when they come together in Web-based courses.”  – Bio taken from Jason’s website.

Book: Glassroom Learning: Virtual Culture and Online Pastoral Education: Mills, Jason, Blomberg, Doug: 9781666758498: Books – Amazon.ca

Research And Writing – Jason Mills Pastor And Educator

In this special edition of WGYT Marc has a discussion with Jervis Djokoto, our new Senior Director of Church Health.

This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Rev. Luke Haggett. Luke shares about caring for the abused within the church and resources to help.

Book Reference:

Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims

Website: Church Cares | Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused

 

 
Apr,
2023

This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Lisa Howden, Communications Director and Office Manager for the FMCIC.

Lisa shares about her role at the National Ministry Centre and the importance of connecting as a team that has members across the country.

Book References:

Didn’t See It Coming

The Space Between Us

 

 
Mar,
2023

This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Deva Ratnam, Senior Director of Administrative Services for the FMCIC.

Deva shares about his journey to joining the team at the National Ministry Centre and his passion for working with churches and leaders.

Book References:

Developing Leaders within you 2.0

Designed to Lead

 

This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Rev. Luke Haggett. Luke shares about caring for the abused within the church and resources to help.

Book Reference:

Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims

Website: Church Cares | Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused

 

 
Apr,
2023

This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Lisa Howden, Communications Director and Office Manager for the FMCIC.

Lisa shares about her role at the National Ministry Centre and the importance of connecting as a team that has members across the country.

Book References:

Didn’t See It Coming

The Space Between Us

 

 
Mar,
2023

This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Deva Ratnam, Senior Director of Administrative Services for the FMCIC.

Deva shares about his journey to joining the team at the National Ministry Centre and his passion for working with churches and leaders.

Book References:

Developing Leaders within you 2.0

Designed to Lead

 

This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Rev. Luke Haggett. Luke shares about caring for the abused within the church and resources to help.

Book Reference:

Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims

Website: Church Cares | Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused

 

 
Apr,
2023

This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Lisa Howden, Communications Director and Office Manager for the FMCIC.

Lisa shares about her role at the National Ministry Centre and the importance of connecting as a team that has members across the country.

Book References:

Didn’t See It Coming

The Space Between Us

 

 
Mar,
2023

This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Deva Ratnam, Senior Director of Administrative Services for the FMCIC.

Deva shares about his journey to joining the team at the National Ministry Centre and his passion for working with churches and leaders.

Book References:

Developing Leaders within you 2.0

Designed to Lead

 
Nov,
2022
This month on What’s Got You Thinking Marc is joined by Evan Garst, Pastor of a FMCIC church in Kitchener. Marc and Evan discuss how the church is impacted by secular culture.
 
Oct 6,
2022

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, I’m Joined today by James Pedlar for a conversation on what is Christian unity, diversity and division?

Book recommendations:
The Path of Prayer by Samuel Chadwick
The Collected Works of Samuel Chadwick

Sept 1, 2022

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, I’m Joined today by Craig Peters, Pastor, of Polson Park Free Methodist Church in Kingston.

July 12, 2022

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, the tables are flipped, and Marc talks about A Church Called Tov by Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer.

June 14, 2022

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc speaks with Sarah Newman about dreams through a Wesleyan lens.

May 10, 2022

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc McAlister speaks with Bishop Cliff about The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.

April 19, 2022

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc McAlister speaks with Dale Harris about creation care.

Mar 12, 2022

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc McAlister speaks with David Schuchardt about theology and spiritual formation. 

Feb 15, 2022

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc speaks with Kim Henderson about Church Renewal’s mentoring program.

Jan 25, 2022

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking?, Marc McAlister speaks with Dave Moriarity about spiritual formation.

Dec 7, 2021

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc McAlister speaks with Cam Taylor about learning how to grieve well.

Oct 12, 2021

In this month’s episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc McAlister speaks to Jason Tripp about all things MOVIES! Specifically, Jason talks about three movies that have him thinking and feeling.

Sept 13, 2021

In this month’s episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc speaks with the very well read John Vlainic. He talks about how he chooses authors and books, his note keeping system and more! 

July 27, 2021
Episode 8 Seth Freeman

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc and Seth chat about Karl Vater’s new podcast.

July 8, 2021

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June 8, 2021

In this month’s episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc McAlister speaks with Alison McKinnon about the racial justice books she has been reading.

May 11, 2021

In this episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc speaks with Tori-Lynn Marin about her experience at Proságo, a 10-month Leadership Development Program. To learn more about Proságo:

https://medeba.com/leadership-development/

April 1, 2021

In this month’s episode of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc McAlister speaks with Regional Coach and Pastor Adrian Collins. 

Mar 9, 2021

In Episode 3 of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc McAlister speaks with Dennis Ball about the book Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon by David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.

Feb 9, 2021

In Episode 2 of What’s Got You Thinking, Marc McAlister speaks with Tamera Goller about Indigenous Canada, a free online course she is taking through the University of Alberta.

To learn more about University of Alberta’s Indigenous Canada: https://www.ualberta.ca/…/indigenous-canada/index.html

Jan 11, 2021

The first episode of What’s Got You Thinking is here! Marc chats with Bishop Cliff about what he is reading and why. 

Here are links to the books mentioned:

A Guide to Prayer by Norman Shawchuck, Rueben P. Job

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/…/9780835807104-item…

How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/how-the-mighty-fall-and/9780977326419-item.html?ikwid=how+the+mighty+fall&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=04d0d80073c88cbb79ed6d85bf59cb66

Didn’t See it Coming by Carey Neuiwhof https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/…/9780735291331-item…

Leading With a Limp by Dan B. Allender
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/…/9781578569526-item…

Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/…/9780830833337-item.