Anything Goes

In part 3 of the Global and Local Takeover series, we interviewed Executive Director of Surrey Urban Mission Society, Mike Musgrove. SUMS operates four shelters in Surrey, BC, providing meals and community connections for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental health. We talk about the role of the church in this work and the impact of building relationships. It gets real when the conversation turns to naloxone, scooping poop, and what it means to be a bridge to hope. Learn more: www.sumsplace.ca

In part 2 of the Global and Local Takeover series, Kaitlyn speaks with Carissa Youssef, Director of Public Engagement and Philanthropy, for Food for the Hungry Canada, a global partner of Village Church. In this episode you'll learn more about the work our church supports in Ethiopia, how to dignify people experiencing vulnerability and poverty, and discipleship through global partnership. Learn more: www.fhcanada.org

In part 1 of the Global and Local Takeover series, Ministry Associate for Global and Local Mission, Kaitlyn Korzan, speaks with Finu Iype, Regional Director, Ontario on the local and global involvement of the church. They discuss why engagement is a key part in the mission of Village Church, mobilizing community to reach the community, and the importance of getting the whole family involved. Finu shares wisdom from what we can learn from the global church, and taking the posture of humility in listening to others.

Pastor Jeremy interviews Executive Pastor of Family Ministries, Buffy Paul, about all things parenting. In this podcast, they discuss recent parenting and child developmental issues to be aware of, and how to strategize for them going forward. They address what structures are helpful for kids, being aware of your child's online presence, what our kids are learning from us that we don't even realize, and how Christianity offers a powerful parenting worldview. Taking into consideration Buffy's years of experience working with families navigating autism, they explore how we can learn to show more understanding and empathy for the many challenges faced by families in our communities. Speakers: Jeremy Johnson & Buffy Paul Have a question you want to be answered? Email it to us at anythinggoes@thisisvillagechurch.com. Watch the podcast video at youtu.be/1WI8Tx5w7ks.

This episode is part two of Mental Health with Dr. Josh Kruse. Pastor Jeremy continues his interview with Dr. Josh Kruse, a registered clinical psychologist, to discuss isolation, loneliness, and the need for human contact, and how to deal with it well. Have a question you want to be answered? Email it to us at anythinggoes@thisisvillagechurch.com. Watch the podcast video at youtu.be/4TI3MEB53U4.

In this episode, Pastor Jeremy Johnson interviews Dr. Josh Kruse, a registered clinical psychologist, to discuss how we can try to navigate these uncertain and difficult times. They talk about how to deal with fear, anxiety, and loss of control, and how we can encourage and walk alongside others through these. Have a question you want to be answered? Email it to us at anythinggoes@thisisvillagechurch.com. Watch the podcast video at youtu.be/8SJX46qXabs.

In Part 5 of the Anything Goes Podcast, Pastor Mark Clark and Pastor Jeremy Johnson discuss our current Psalms series, how to understand the truth of the Bible holistically, and Pastor Mark gives us a glimpse into his upcoming book, "The Problem of Jesus." Speakers: Mark Clark & Jeremy Johnson Have a question you want to be answered? Email it to us at anythinggoes@thisisvillagechurch.com. Watch the podcast video at youtu.be/dswbXYq8IdU.

In Part 4 of the Anything Goes Podcast, Pastor Mark Clark and Pastor Jeremy Johnson talk about what it looks like to truly love God, and why sin and justice are such an important part of what the gospel is. Speakers: Mark Clark & Jeremy Johnson Have a question you want to be answered? Email it to us at anythinggoes@thisisvillagechurch.com. Watch the podcast video at youtu.be/vlN8CTioL-Q.

In Part 3 of the Anything Goes Podcast, Pastor Mark Clark and Pastor Jeremy Johnson discuss: Calvinism, what hell is like, and more. Speakers: Mark Clark & Jeremy Johnson Have a question you want to be answered? Email it to us at anythinggoes@thisisvillagechurch.com. Watch the podcast video at youtu.be/z9DdvCXJDFI.

In Part 2 of the Anything Goes Podcast, Pastor Mark Clark and Pastor Jeremy Johnson discuss: "Living in sin," do dogs go to heaven, and do you need experience to plant a church? Speakers: Mark Clark & Jeremy Johnson Have a question you want to be answered? Email it to us at anythinggoes@thisisvillagechurch.com. Watch the podcast video at youtu.be/K47RV-XEbYY.

In Part 1 of the Anything Goes Podcast, Pastor Mark Clark and Pastor Jeremy Johnson discuss two of the top voted questions that didn't quite make the cut for the sermon series: How do you make sense of Revelation? And, how can you trust Christianity with so many denominations? Plus, something a bit more personal. Speakers: Mark Clark & Jeremy Johnson Have a question you want to be answered? Email it to us at anythinggoes@thisisvillagechurch.com. Watch the podcast video at youtu.be/WYOaHs6AUFc.