Posts by Laura Loopstra
Racquel Brown – August 31, 2020
Racquel is a wife, mother, educator and, most importantly, a follower of Jesus Christ. She earned her Bachelors of Arts and Education from Redeemer University College and from there she went on to serve as a children’s pastor in Toronto, Ontario and pursue her career in education. Racquel is the founder of “Empower & Equip”. This…
Read MoreFrances Kim – August 31, 2020
Frances provides leadership and oversight as the Director of Envision – a resource of the C&MA in Canada. She leads the Envision office team in Toronto as well as the ongoing development of Envision’s programs and sites. Prior to Envision, she served on the pastoral staff of her local church leading Pastoral Care and Administration…
Read MoreJoti Wall – August 31st
My name is Joti Wall, I live in southwestern Ontario with my husband and toddler son and am also 7 months pregnant with our daughter! We live in a small rural community where we farm asparagus, bell peppers, and zucchini. Along with being a fibre artist I love filling my days with gardening, experimenting in…
Read MoreEp. 190 – Coast to Coast Conversations – Ontario Part Two
Join Host Melinda Estabrooks and Co-Host & Pastor Anne Miranda for Part 2 of their honest conversation of struggle, racism, unconscious bias, assumptions, inclusion, acceptance and how a relationship with Jesus helps them flourish and thrive with Special Guests Raquel Brown (Founder, Empower & Equip), Joti Wall (Artist, Mom, and Business Owner), Frances Kim (Director,…
Read MoreEp. 189 – Coast To Coast Conversations – Ontario Part One
Join Host Melinda Estabrooks and Co-Host & Pastor Anne Miranda as they continue to listen and learn from a diverse panel of women in Ontario, Canada. Listen to moving stories of struggle, racism, unconscious bias, assumptions, inclusion, acceptance and how a relationship with Jesus helps them flourish and thrive from Raquel Brown (Founder, Empower &…
Read MoreSummer 2020 Podcast Series – Become MORE Than Christian With Addison Bevere
Host Melinda Estabrooks sits down with COO of Messenger Intl, Co-founder of SonsAndDaughters.tv and author of “Saints: Becoming More Than Christians,” Addision Bevere to listen to his thoughts on why people are deconstructing their faith, what it means to be a SAINT, what the Gospel is really about and why we have believed in the…
Read MoreWelcome To Adulting With JP Pokluda – Summer 2020 Podcast Series
Host Melinda Estabrooks sits down with Pastor and Author of ‘Welcome To Adulting,’ JP Pokluda to listen to his story of addictions and overcoming them, his testimony, why he wrote the book, growing one of the largest young adult ministries of its kind in the world, and how to navigate the pitfalls that young adults…
Read MoreNavigating a Life of Faith In Film with Jesse Hutch – Summer 2020 Podcast Series
Host Melinda Estabrooks sits down with Canadian-born film & television actor Jesse Hutch in Abbotsford, BC to listen to his story on fame, the movie/television industry, Hallmark movies and how his Faith determines his roles and the importance of family and a strong marriage. A truly inspiring conversation!
Read MoreAnjuli Paschall – July 27
Anjuli Paschall is a pastor’s wife, mom to five wildly beautiful children, retired photographer, founder of “The Moms We Love Club,” author, question asker, and spiritual director. A few points from Anjuli; 1. After graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University, I earned a Master’s degree in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot Seminary. 2.…
Read MorePaula Faris – July 20
Paula Faris is a Senior National Correspondent at ABC News and host of the popular podcast “Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris,” which gives an intimate look at how some of the world’s most influential people lean on faith and spirituality to guide them through the best and worst of times. Previously, she was the…
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