Inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world. Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
S04 E054: Danielle Strickland-In this powerful message Danielle encourages us to Change The Nation and the World inviting us to “not only imagine a better world but live in it together”HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S04 E053: Rich BirchWhere the church is heading, the pending leadership crisis, and what we can do about it.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S04 E052: Carey Nieuwhof on Crisis and DisruptionCarey Nieuwhof is a best selling author and speaker who helps leaders step into the new future before us after the pandemic in the Digital Age. He breaks down some of the trends and what this means for us as leaders, as well as how to be someone who is ready for these changes.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S04 E051: 2020 - A Year in ReflectionWhat a year this has been! Join our inspiring cohosts Cathie, Vanessa, and Kaitlyn as they reflect on the year that has been like no other we’ve seen, and they look ahead to 2021 and all that is in store.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S04 E050: Jason Ballard and Shaila VisserJason Ballard brings a timely teaching about what unites the church in these divisive times.Shaila Visser of Alpha Canada talks about leadership and how to lead in this great unknown future.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S04 E049: Allison Alley on Confidence and Compassion to Care for our Community“We are experiencing the same storm but we are not in the same boat.”- Allison Alley, President of Compassion Canada. Join Allison and Cathie in this passion-filled discussion about the devastating reality for women experiencing the Covid-19 pandemic around the world. The global church is showing staggering bravery and resilience. Hear the good news in these stories of real life change, and see how this translates to the needs that burn inside of you for your own community. How might God be calling you to step out of your boat with trust and with confidence and to step in to the needs of those around you with courage and compassion and meet the needs of those in your backyard?-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S04 E048: Digital Church and Innovation PanelPanel discussion with digital church experts Tim Day (WayBase), James Kelly (FaithTech), Joanna la Fleur (Word Made Digital) and Ruth Mullen (FaithTech) about the future of church and how digital is shaping evangelism and discipleship. How can we be part of innovation for the future of the church in this nation? What skills are needed, how do we navigate change, and who is missing from the discussion?-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S04 E047: Challenging Racial InequityImportant panel discussion with Akua Carmichael, Cheryl Nembhard, Kallie Wood and Maggie JohnAkua Carmichael is a wife, mother, lawyer, author and teacher. She is a Senior Associate at Dale & Lessmann LLP, where she practices Estate Law. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from the University of Windsor and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Detroit Mercy. Akua was called to the Ontario Bar in 2006. She is also the author of My Lifeprint - an estate planning manual and workbook and You Are Priceless, a 31 day women’s devotional journal. Akua is also a board member of Gather.Cheryl Nembhard is a dynamic international speaker, author, podcast/tv host & social justice advocate who also uses her artistic talents in film & theatre to tackle some of the toughest societal topics. Her dedication to Community Service includes working with at risk youth, former gang members, sexual assault victims & teenage mothers. Her Not for Profit Educational Theatre Company, EMG Education has performed special assemblies on topics such as Mental Health, Anti-Black Racism and Bullying in over 170 High Schools across Ontario, impacting over 75,000 students and counting. Cheryl is Co Host of 'See, Hear, Love', a nationally televised Women's talk show on YES TV.Kallie Wood is the CEO and owner of the global company Converging Pathways, which bridges the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people that promotes education, motivation, inspiration and relational action. Kallie is also the Government of Saskatchewan, Senior Indigenous Advisor, Deputy Minister’s Office, Ministry of Agriculture. In her spare time, she sits on several Board of Governors across the nation and works with Foster Care and building relationships. Kallie has received numerous awards for her time commitment to reconciliation and surrounds herself with a circle of influence that are change makers towards a better future. Kallie is a recognized and sought after key note speaker and Indigenous Advisor on Indigenous issues and is recognized advocate, researcher and transformational change. Kallie is driven by harnessing the intrinsic value of every voice that fosters deeper conversations and a sense of belonging and appreciation in many contexts globally. She has a palpable ability to inspire and ignite a brighter future through Indigenous histories, stories, ways of knowing and being. Maggie John has been a national producer, field reporter, and TV host for more than 15 years. She covers a vast array of local, national and international stories – reporting on some of the biggest news events of our day – from the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti in 2010 – to the historic story of Uganda recovering from years of war.As former host on the longest-running Canadian daily talk show, 100 Huntley Street, Maggie interviewed a wide variety of guests – people from all walks of life like those making a difference in their communities, authors, victims of crime, actors, filmmakers, directors, thought leaders, politicians, and musicians.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S04 E046: Season 4 LAUNCH- Life and Leadership UpdateHard to believe we’re already at season FOUR! In this episode, your co-hosts Cathie, Vanessa, and Kaitlyn gather around the mics to talk about all they’ve been up to, but more- all they’ve learned in this challenging year of 2020. There has been huge growth and clarity for all of them, amidst losses and change. Isn’t that usually how it goes?! Listen in and be encouraged as you find yourself in their words too.DON’T MISS: A Seat At The Table- Friday November 6, 2020MEN & WOMEN of Canada we have prepared a table for YOU! Every age, stage, career or calling, you are ALL welcome on November 6th. We want to raise significant issues about gender, race, class and truth to the sightline and begin a healthy dialogue based on biblical truth at a shared and inviting table.See the line up of amazing men and women speakers, and register at www.gatherwomen.com/a-seat-at-the-table-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E045: TRUE YOU with Jo SaxtonWho were you before the world told you who you were "supposed" to be?Jo Saxton joined us in Edmonton at ONE Conference in earlier 2020. We're so glad to offer this live recorded session to you now. Discover more of the TRUE you and how God created you to boldly and bravely offer your gifts and yourself to the world.Jo Saxton is a pastor, missional leader, speaker, and leadership coach. She is the co-host of Lead Storiespodcast and is the board chair of 3DMovements. Jo is the author of More Than Enchanting and High Heels and Holiness. She loves Starbucks, the gym, her people, and the everyday stuff, like good music, good food, and good books. And Target. She really, really loves Target. She spends her days dreaming big dreams and making big plans. Jo lives in the Minneapolis area with her husband Chris and their two daughters.Purchase the TRUE Conference pass to catch up all year long on the sessions from the online conference that happened in May 2020 with brilliant woman speakers from across Canada.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E044: TRUE Money ManagementJenn Carnegie brings us strategies for financial know-how and stewardship in this and any season. How do we manage our money in this difficult financial time? Join us for our ongoing “True” series of conversations recorded live via Zoom with the Gather Women community.Purchase the TRUE Conference pass to catch up all year long on the sessions from the online conference that happened in May 2020 with brilliant woman speakers from across Canada.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E042: TRUE Passion for Life- Own the MomentJoin Pastor and Coach Vanessa Hoyes from Resurgent Church Montreal in our ongoing “True” series of conversations recorded live via Zoom with the Gather Women community.Not just longevity but LONGER-gevity. What is our purpose? Do you feel like you’re walking in circles in the pandemic life? Have you lost some of your sense of self? Pastor Vanessa is the perfect woman to coach us through this disorientating time.She’ll help us move through these days, help us to focus on what we CAN control, and how to let go of control of the rest.Purchase the TRUE Conference pass to catch up all year long on the sessions from the online conference that happened in May 2020 with brilliant woman speakers from across Canada.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E042: TRUE Passion for Life- Own the MomentJoin Erin Clark from Village Church in our ongoing “True” series of conversations recorded live via Zoom with the Gather Women community.Erin offers practical strategies offering encouragement to moms in all seasons, personality types, stay at home moms & career moms.She brings a hopeful message to thrive instead of just survive, both this season and motherhood by being intentional in the areas of FAITH, FUN & FRIENDSHIP. No need to add to the to-do list but be intentional and elevate the everyday moments you’re already doing as moms!About Erin Clark: Erin is married to Mark Clark, lead pastor of Village Church in Surrey, BC. They have three beautiful daughters, 13, 11 & 9. Mark & Erin, along with an incredible core launch team started Village Church in 2010. In her years of ministry God has taught Erin about patience, calling and fulfilling the purpose God has created her for. She is thankful for the opportunities God has given her to share His love and plan for women as we navigate motherhood, marriage and more importantly who we are in Christ. Erin has a special place in her heart for pastor's wives and the struggles that come with their important role as a wife, mother and follower of Christ. Given the beautiful chaos of their lives, Erin began homeschooling her girls to give them grounding. Their whole family loves homeschooling and feel blessed to have this unique opportunity.Purchase the TRUE Conference pass to catch up all year long on the sessions from the online conference that happened in May 2020 with brilliant woman speakers from across Canada.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E041: TRUE Experience of Black Women in Canada with Maggie JohnJoin journalist and tv host Maggie John discussing systemic racism in Canada on our ongoing “True” series of conversations recorded live via Zoom with the Gather Women community.Maggie John is the host and producer of the weekly television show “Context Beyond the Headlines”, and has been a national producer, field reporter, and TV host for more than 15 years. She covers a vast array of local, national and international stories – reporting on some of the biggest news events of our day – from the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti in 2010 – to the historic story of Uganda recovering from years of war.As former host on the longest-running Canadian daily talk show, 100 Huntley Street, Maggie interviewed a wide variety of guests – people from all walks of life like those making a difference in their communities, authors, victims of crime, actors, filmmakers, directors, thought leaders, politicians, and musicians.Maggie is most proud of the work she does with the charity she founded in 2013 called, The Baby Depot, which helps fight child poverty in the Hamilton area. She also serves as chair-person for The Meeting House Family of Churches, and is also a member of GEM’s Girls Club Board of Directors.Maggie is the proud mother of Ethan and Joshua, and wife to her amazing husband Elton.Purchase the TRUE Conference pass to catch up all year long on the sessions from the online conference that happened in May 2020 with brilliant woman speakers from across Canada.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E040: TRUE Life Interrupted with Dr Merry and Coach GillianJoin Psychologist Dr Merry Lin and Life Coach Gillian McShane-Shields in our ongoing “True” series of conversations recorded live via Zoom with the Gather Women community.We’re talking about what happens for us in a high stress environment, how to be resilient, and how to adjust in this totally abnormal life we’re in right now. This time is a bit of an “extreme” and as a therapist and coach, they offer us empathy, real talk, and practical tips for how to be healthier in this season that isn’t what we expected. Join them as we reframe this “divine detour”.Purchase the TRUE Conference pass to catch up all year long on the sessions from the online conference that happened in May 2020 with brilliant woman speakers from across Canada.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E038: TRUE Allyship with Cheryl NembhardJoin speaker and justice advocate Cheryl Nembhard in our ongoing “True” series of conversations recorded live via Zoom with the Gather Women community.When we think about justice and racial reconciliation, Cheryl offers us some tools and next steps. We need to listen and learn to be an ally. We need to walk authentically with our sisters of other races, and push the needle forward towards justice and equity for all.Purchase the TRUE Conference pass to catch up all year long on the sessions from the online conference that happened in May 2020 with brilliant woman speakers from across Canada.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E038: TRUTH Has a VoiceAkua Carmichael and Claire Odogbo discuss the role of the church and its voice against racism and injustice in this conversation pulled from our TRUE live conversations.Purchase the TRUE Conference pass to catch up all year long on the sessions from the online conference that happened in May 2020 with brilliant woman speakers from across Canada.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E036: TRUE WaitingWhat do you do in the “waiting”? On dreams, on desires, on a pandemic… Cathie Ostapchuk, Gather’s Lead Catalyst, is a wealth of wisdom as she coaches us in this conversation. She helps us get clarity to navigate to the new as we wait in the now.Purchase the TRUE Conference pass to catch up all year long on the sessions from the online conference that happened in May 2020 with brilliant woman speakers from across Canada.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E036: TRUE Motherhood with Bonnie PueListen in on this Zoom teaching with Bonnie Pue, a mother of 5 with a LOT to teach us about how to thrive with children living (and overtaking) your home. She is practical, warm, and down to earth with her advice for moms and you'll be encouraged by her heart for mothering AND ministry.Bonnie Pue and her husband Bryan have been married for 12 years, and together have 5 sons, between the ages of 5 to 11. Bonnie is also a leader of a HillCity Church campus, and enjoys studying and sharing Biblical truth for the sake of wholeness and freedom. Bonnie loves getting out in nature, laughing with friends around a backyard fire, or sitting down with a book and journal.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E035: TRUE Singleness with Joanna la Fleur In our bonus conversation called TRUE Singleness , listen in on this group Zoom conversation on being a single woman today. We acknowledge lots of variety in the single experience (young/old, widowed/divorced, mothers, etc) as well as a the importance of having good theology of singleness and suffering. We go into dating, as well as some things well meaning people say to singles that aren't helpful. A great conversation for singles and those who know them!Joanna la Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host, and digital consultant. With business and theology degrees, she has been helping the local church communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years. You can catch her interviews with leading Christian creatives and communicators on the Word Made Digital Podcast and her Bible teaching on the Canadian TV show, See Hear Love. Joanna has travelled to 35 countries in search of coffee and calls downtown Toronto, Canada home. Find her at instagram.com/joannalafleur or joannalafleur.com-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E034: TRUE Entrepreneurship with Joanna la FleurIn our conversation called TRUE Entrepreneurship , listen in on this group zoom conversation on what it means to run your own business in the midst of the digital world. We talk about how to find new customers in a global pandemic, social media, and how to gain raving fans. But what seemed to resonate most on the webinar was a discussion about building your personal “board of directors”, and Joanna’s approach to mentorship.Joanna la Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host, and digital consultant. With business and theology degrees, she has been helping the local church communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years. You can catch her interviews with leading Christian creatives and communicators on the Word Made Digital Podcast and her Bible teaching on the Canadian TV show, See Hear Love. Joanna has travelled to 35 countries in search of coffee and calls downtown Toronto, Canada home. Find her at instagram.com/joannalafleur or joannalafleur.com-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E033: TRUE Relationships with Pastor Helen BurnsIn our conversation called TRUE Relationships, listen in on this group zoom conversation of practical advice and wisdom on what true success in relationships from a pastor who speaks all over the world on this topic.Helen is a pastor and founder of Relate Church in the Vancouver BC suburbs. Together with her husband John, they preach and speak globally on relationships, sex, and marriage- including a TV show on Hillsong Channel!-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E032: TRUE Peace of Mind with Psychotherapist and Pastor EMMA RICHARDSON In our conversation called TRUE Peace of Mind, Emma Richardson joins us to offer her expertise and strategies on how to protect your mental health in this season. Emma is a psychotherapist and one of the Lead Pastors at Slate Church, Waterloo ON.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E031: An Easter Message Happy Easter! A special message of hope and meaning in this most unusual Easter weekend 2020.-Season 3 Sponsor: Hoizon College and Seminary – a centre of learning dedicated to prepare leaders for Christian life and ministry, located in Saskatoon. Horizon is launching two amazing initiatives in Fall of 2020:A Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership and in partnership with Sisterhood YXE and LEAD Women, a women’s cohort designed to provide women with a graduate education in ministry leadership. Find out more at Horizon.edu-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E030: Ruth ThorogoodRuth Thorogood is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and adventurer. She served as Executive Director of The Word Guild and has served on various non-profit boards as chair and committee director. On a more personal note, Ruth continues to teach and write devotionals about how God can change all areas of your life for television shows such as See Hear Love and on her website Thorogood.ca. She documents her adventures with her husband at Thorogood Adventures, and continues to run her marketing company Thorogood Solutions to support individuals and non-profits that are investing in community or making a difference in the world.Ruth has provided us this awesome resource to make the most of our time at home. Click here to view or download.-Season 3 Sponsor: Hoizon College and Seminary – a centre of learning dedicated to prepare leaders for Christian life and ministry, located in Saskatoon. Horizon is launching two amazing initiatives in Fall of 2020:A Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership and in partnership with Sisterhood YXE and LEAD Women, a women’s cohort designed to provide women with a graduate education in ministry leadership. Find out more at Horizon.edu-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E029: The NEW Now, with Vanessa HoyesWhere do we go from here? The world has changed, and new opportunities are rising up as God invites us into the world with him. Join Pastor Vanessa for this encouraging word.-Season 3 Sponsor: Hoizon College and Seminary – a centre of learning dedicated to prepare leaders for Christian life and ministry, located in Saskatoon. Horizon is launching two amazing initiatives in Fall of 2020:A Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership and in partnership with Sisterhood YXE and LEAD Women, a women’s cohort designed to provide women with a graduate education in ministry leadership. Find out more at Horizon.edu-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E028: Rising to HOPE *Special COVID-19 Response* Cohosts join in this special episode in response to how the world has radically changed for many of us in the last few days with COVID-19 (coronavirus). Cathie, Vanessa, and Kaitlyn are addressing 3 things you might be feeling right now: FEAR, ISOLATION, POWERLESSNESS. They are here to resonate with your real experience as they share their own, and offer you some practical encouragement for this moment. A very special episode, we’d love you to share with women across the nation.-Season 3 Sponsor: Hoizon College and Seminary – a centre of learning dedicated to prepare leaders for Christian life and ministry, located in Saskatoon. Horizon is launching two amazing initiatives in Fall of 2020:A Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership and in partnership with Sisterhood YXE and LEAD Women, a women’s cohort designed to provide women with a graduate education in ministry leadership. Find out more at Horizon.edu-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E027: IMAGINE the Future: Stephanie ReaderStephanie Reader- the strong and brilliant Quebecoise pastor from Nouvelle Vie Church- (with a PhD in biochemistry no less!) brings a timely word for us in these unsettling times. COURAGE for us to imagine the future, even if we cannot see it right now. Stephanie quotes CS Lewis saying, “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny”. Be encouraged today as you rise with influence in a time where everyone is looking for your courageous leadership more than ever before!-Season 3 Sponsor: Horizon College and Seminary – a centre of learning dedicated to prepare leaders for Christian life and ministry, located in Saskatoon. Horizon is launching two amazing initiatives in Fall of 2020:A Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership and in partnership with Sisterhood YXE and LEAD Women, a women’s cohort designed to provide women with a graduate education in ministry leadership. Find out more at Horizon.edu-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E026: IMAGINE: Helen Burns on CallingListen in to Helen Burns at the “She is Called” Masterclass, ONE Conference 2020 and a choir of voices sharing their “I Am” statements of who they are and the women they represent. We believe you will find yourself in one of their stories. Helen lays out a strong invitation to your calling and courage to get out of your comfort zone (and bring others with you as you rise up!).-Season 3 Sponsor: Horizon College and Seminary – a centre of learning dedicated to prepare leaders for Christian life and ministry, located in Saskatoon. Horizon is launching two amazing initiatives in Fall of 2020:A Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership and in partnership with Sisterhood YXE and LEAD Women, a women’s cohort designed to provide women with a graduate education in ministry leadership. Find out more at Horizon.edu-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E025: IMAGINE- Gather in 2020Join with Cathie and Vanessa as the look at the reach and impact of Gather as God is moving across this nation, but more- come imagine with them what is possible for 2020. They discuss the why and what of the Gather internship and the amazing new things opening up in this program through gifted women across Canada. This internship is developing women to be seen and heard, but also. participate in a meaningful way in the work of ministry that they feel called to do.Further- they announce some really exciting opportunities for online engagement with an ONLINE CONFERENCE in MAY 2020, so that more people can be reached who can’t make it out to physical events! Stay tuned and sign up!-Season 3 Sponsor: Horizon College and Seminary – a centre of learning dedicated to prepare leaders for Christian life and ministry, located in Saskatoon. Horizon is launching two amazing initiatives in Fall of 2020:A Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership and in partnership with Sisterhood YXE and LEAD Women, a women’s cohort designed to provide women with a graduate education in ministry leadership. Find out more at Horizon.edu-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
S03 E024: She is Called to Imagination - Cathie OstapchukKaitlyn Cey welcomes us into Season 3 with a talk from Cathie Ostapchuk recorded live at ONE Conference’s Gather Women Masterclass in Edmonton Alberta in Winter 2020.-Season 3 Sponsor: Horizon College and Seminary – a centre of learning dedicated to prepare leaders for Christian life and ministry, located in Saskatoon. Horizon is launching two amazing initiatives in Fall of 2020:A Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership and in partnership with Sisterhood YXE and LEAD Women, a women’s cohort designed to provide women with a graduate education in ministry leadership. Find out more at Horizon.edu-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Season 2, Episode 023: Shaila VisserShaila talks to co-host Kaitlyn about her work with Alpha, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship. An incredibly inspiring leader herself- Shaila has much to teach us about leadership as women in the church today, where there is an urgent need for fresh ideas and energy towards evangelization of our nation in a post-Christian context!About ShailaShaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently sits on the Board of Regent College. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. Shaila is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada. Shaila lives in Vancouver with her husband, Ryan Visser, a Vancouver Police Officer on the K9 Unit. Shaila and Ryan have two four-legged family members, Blade and Talon.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Season 2, Episode 022: Cathie's Book Release!Cathie has written her first book!Brave Women Bold Moves: Choosing Courage in a Culture of Conformity explores the question, "Where did bravery ever get you?" by digging deep into the stories of brave women living in Biblical times along with stunning vignettes from today's woman.You'll want to grab a copy today!-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Season 2, Episode 021: Susan WellsCoHost Kaitlyn interviews Susan on influencing culture through our passions, for God’s glory. She tells us the story of a woman named Emma, doing small gestures of love, as an example of how the movement moves forward in huge ways around the world. This will inspire you to see your own situation in a new light, with echoes into the generations to come.About SusanSusan is the wife of the National Director of the Pennecostal Assemblies of Canada, David Wells. However, that is just one of the hats she wears. Susan is also a home makeover expert. Susan is influencing culture by sharing her passion to make homes beautiful, but most importantly, a place of meaningful connection. While balancing life as a bustling mom and pastor’s wife, she has hosted the TV series “Dream Homes” and authored several home décor books. Making “a place at your table” is her life’s passion for reaching out to community. She is passionate about mentorship and discipleship and believes that this is the key to bringing transformation to our communities for Jesus.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Season 2, Episode 020: Ellen Graf-MartinCoHost Cathie interviews Ellen on being a woman in the marketplace. Lessons on entrepreneurship and risk taking from a seasoned professional, working in the faith space and juggling many hats.About EllenWhen Ellen Graf-Martin said yes to God’s call to ministry as a young girl, she had no idea that it would take her from Vancouver Island, Canada to Haiti, travelling through Central America on a ship with people from 40 nations, small town Georgia, and then to the heart of Ontario's Mennonite country. Today, she leads the team of talented marketing professionals at Graf-Martin Communications, Canada's leading provider of integrated PR and Marketing services to faith-based non-profit organizations and faith-market film and book producers. Ellen spearheads creative marketing and brand strategy at www.grafmartin.com and shares her heart through words at www.ellengrafmartin.com-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Season 2, Episode 019: Joy SmithCoHost Kaitlyn interviews Joy on her amazing life and career in politics and working for social justice.About JoyJoy Smith, Founder & President of the Joy Smith Foundation, was a teacher for 23 years before she entered Parliament. She made Canadian history as the first sitting MP to amend the Criminal Code twice, both times to protect victims of human trafficking. Over the years she has helped countless young victims who have been exploited or trafficked by their abusers. Joy Smith’s faith caused her to answer the call of God on her life regarding this injustice. After 11 years in Parliament, Joy Smith retired and now tirelessly volunteers full time for her foundation, fighting for the rights of women and girls in Canada. Founded in 2011, the Joy Smith Foundation is a registered charity which seeks to end human trafficking in Canada, by raising awareness through public education, and by providing funds to frontline organizations that rescue and rehabilitate victims of this heinous crime.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Season 2, Episode 018: Cheryl WeberCoHost Cathie Ostapchuk interviews her Cheryl about her inspiring story of going from behind the scenes to a media and hosting personality, telling compelling stories all over the world! You’ll here more from her at Gather Rise 2019!Join us this week at Gather Rise, with women from across the nation: gatherwomen.com/gather-rise-2019-1About CherylAs a journalist, director, producer and on air talent, Cheryl Weber has had the privilege of telling incredible stories of both need and life transformation from around the world. Her passion for justice and poverty alleviation has taken her from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to some of the most desperate and remote places on the planet. Named as one of the top 100 female Christian women in Canada, she is honoured to have had her activism recognized with a Woman of Excellence Award for Raising Global Awareness and an International Women Achievers' Media Award. She is currently an on air contributor and international producer for "100 Huntley Street" and serves on the Board of Ratanak International, one of Canada's foremost NGOs helping to restore women trafficked into the sex trade in Cambodia. Her Twitter: @CherylWeber100-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Season 2, Episode 017: Molly Morton-SydorakCoHost Vanessa Hoyes interviews her Molly about why she’s leaning into her family relationships, and what can be learned in small local community.Join us this week at Gather Rise, with women from across the nation: gatherwomen.com/gather-rise-2019-1About MollyAs first and foremost a worshipper of Jesus, Molly is also a daughter, sister, wife, mother, holder of stories and dreams, leaves, rocks and sticks as a homeschooling mama and mentor to her children and ezer to the love of her life, David, for 19 years.As a follower of Jesus, she is determined to lay it all out on the field in the one glorious life she’s been given. On any given day, you’ll find her at home surrounded by acres of farm land in southwestern Ontario, with their half a dozen world changers inspiring wonder, igniting passion and communing in prayer.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Season 2, Episode 016: Helen BurnsCoHost Vanessa Hoyes interviews her friend and mentor Helen Burns all about the power of relationships, and the rising global sisterhood in the Church.Join us this week at Gather Rise, with women from across the nation: gatherwomen.com/gather-rise-2019-1About HelenHelen Burns has been married to her high-school sweetheart, John for over 40 years. She passionately loves being a Mom and ‘Oma’ to her family. She has been a pastor at Relate Church in the Vancouver area for the past 30 years and travels extensively around the world speaking primarily on the subject of Relationships, Marriage and Family. She is a Television Host and has authored several books. She longs to explore more of her beloved Canada and her beautiful people. Twitter @helenburns-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Season 2, Episode 015: We're Back! Season 2 LaunchCoHosts Cathie Ostapchuk, Kaitlyn Cey, and Vanessa Hoyes welcome you to a brand new season of HerInfluence. We’re back with a whole new round of inspirational guests, insights that will shift your perspective, and lots of fun along the way!Join us this month at Gather Rise, with women from across the nation: gatherwomen.com/gather-rise-2019-1 -HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Episode 014: Q&A – ask the Hosts!CoHosts Cathie Ostapchuk, Kaitlyn Cey, and Vanessa Hoyes wrap up the season with burning questions and answers.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 013: Kaitlyn Cey on Rising in Purpose (Part 2)CoHost Cathie Ostapchuk interviews fellow cohost Kaitlyn, giving us a view into her pastoral heart for women and girls. As a young leaders, she has risen into purpose and constantly works to invite others to do the same, no matter their story or background. Kaitlyn loves Jesus, and you’ll see why in this episode.-Who is Kaitlyn?Kaitlyn is an Author, Pastor, Educator and Certified Leadership Coach. She is a passionate joy chaser, beauty hunter and vibrant learner! Her commitment to experience and spread the love of God infuses her unique bi-vocational career as Educator and Pastor with innovation. Through her work, play, rest and writing, Kaitlyn endeavours to promote the growth, engagement and flourishing of all people.Kaitlyn loves to gather people around dinner tables and God-given purposes. She fosters learning environments that cultivate resiliency, belonging and collaboration. She believes relationships are the heartbeat of any powerful life, worthwhile cause and thriving community. Kaitlyn is the Sisterhood Pastor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and is the founder of Inspire YXE. Inspire YXE exists to inspire youth to overcome struggle and influence the world in positive ways by valuing humanity and promoting the identity, belonging and purpose of all people.Find out more about Kaitlyn at www.kaitlyncey.com and the links below!-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 012: Cathie Ostapchuk on Rising in Purpose (Part 1)CoHost Kaitlyn Cey interviews fellow cohost Cathie so that we can get to know her through her passion for seeing women rise in purpose. Hear her heart for women in leadership, serving the local church, and her love of our nation just pour out of her- its contagious!-Who is Cathie?Cathie’s work and ministry as a leadership development trainer, consultant and coach – has led her to work in global non-profit organizations such as World Vision and Compassion, serve in corporate boardrooms, and travel across Canada and as far as Africa and Australia doing the work she loves. Her mission statement is to help clarify purpose and vision for individuals, teams and organizations.Cathie is committed to raising the profile and presence of Canadian Christian women coast to coast. As the Co-Founder of Gather Women, she knows that the Canadian landscape has the potential to be transformed by women who are connected and championed within a culture of support. She believes that cultivating the soil in this nation and gathering, developing and equipping Canadian Christian women will nurture a collective voice; a presence that can radically impact our churches, our communities and our culture.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 011: Monica Prescott on the Source of our InfluenceCoHost Cathie Ostapchuk interviews Monica on how having confidence in who we are, and how fulfilling our purpose gives us a source of authority that attracts others to Christ within us. As God places his heart in you, and as others place their confidence in you- you grow in strength, influence, and authority. We can model ourselves on older and wiser leaders as we develop our own strong, confident identity to influence those coming up after us.-Who is Monica?Monica and her husband Mike are the Lead Pastors of City Life Church in Leduc - a thriving, energetic church which they started in 1992 and recently expanded with a location in Edmonton. She’s a motivator, energetic speaker and professional artist (with a penchant for painting abstracts). Her background in art and unique communication style brings a creative flare to her "out of the box" thinking and practical teaching style. Some of her greatest passions are young people (one of her favorite groups to hang out with), training leaders, and seeing people of all ages become all they were designed to be. Along with her local work, she also speaks at events, conferences and leadership training programs both in Canada and internationally. She and Mike have 2 amazing adult kids, Kaelan and Samara.Find out more about Monica at @monicaprescott-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 010: Lauren Stott on Giving Power AwayCoHost Vanessa Hoyes interviews Lauren on how to give power away. What does it look like for a leader to raise up others to come after them and “give away” some of their power to that new leader? How can someone learn to lead from another leader? What kinds of qualities are needed in a leader who is willing to give away their power to another? This episode is about catalytic movements of leaders who raise up leaders- men and women- to serve the Kingdom.-Who is Lauren?Lauren Stott is a 26 year old Canadian and more importantly, a Montrealer. She has been with Resurgent Church serving alongside Andrew and Vanessa Hoyes on the leadership team for four years. She has come all the way through Resurgent’s internship program and has worn many “hats” along the way. Her growth journey has been one to watch as she struggled early days with even being able to speak out loud in front of a small room. And now she leads and communicates to hundreds of people weekly. She has a passion to see people loved, find their place and flourish into their God-given potential.Find out more about Lauren at @laurenamandastott-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 009: Maggie John on Belonging in the ChurchCoHost Kaitlyn Cey interviews Maggie on how to find a place of belonging in the church. How not to play perfect or pretend you have it all together, but to bring your authentic self to the church and find others doing the same. And also, how to be a catalyst for change towards healthy community to build a sense of belonging for others as we walk in grace ourselves.-Who is Maggie?Magdalene John is a Host and Sr. Executive Producer on 100 Huntley Street. She has been a Producer, Field Reporter and On-Air Talent for the past 16 years covering a vast array of local, national and international stories. She has reported on some of the major news events of our day from the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks; Hurricane Katrina in 2005; the 7.0 Earthquake that rocked Haiti in 2010 as well the story of Uganda as it recovers from years of war. Magdalene has also had the opportunity to interview a variety of guests throughout her career from everyday people making a difference in their community to authors; victims of crime; actors; film makers; politicians and musicians. But Maggie is most proud of the work she does with the ministry she founded in 2013 called The Baby Depot which helps families in need in the Hamilton area. Maggie is also the proud mother of Ethan and Joshua and wife to her amazing husband Elton.Find out more at 100huntley.com and twitter.com/maggsjohn-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 008: Alana Walker Carpenter on a Seat at the TableCoHost Cathie Ostapchuk interviews Alana on gaining a seat at the table. How do you gain and prove yourself as part of key decision making, without being just the “token” woman leader at the table? Alana brings her years of business experience and perspective to this conversation.-Who is Alana?Serving in the capacity of CEO of Intriciti, Alana Walker Carpenter created and leads a ministry for business leaders. Her passion is to inspire business leaders to integrate their faith and business through the five business practices of innovative events, individual and group coaching, roundtable discussions, leadership development, and philanthropic initiatives. Alana has a reputation for excellence and places high value on investing in others.Find out more at www.intriciti.ca and twitter.com/intricitialana-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 007: Yanci Yarbrough McGregor on Breaking Glass CeilingsCoHost Vanessa Hoyes interviews Yanci on what women can do about shattering glass ceilings in their work and leadership environments, or when its time to move on.-Who is Yanci?Yanci Yarbrough McGregor is a small town Texas girl living in urban Montreal. City Church is a culturally diverse community in the heart of Montreal, with a passion to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus. Yanci is the Creative Director and oversees the missions and outreach. She met her Canadian husband, Chris, while they were both getting their degrees from Dallas Seminary. They worked in Dallas at a mega-church for 10 years, where Yanci was a worship leader, and God called them to come to Montreal to plant City Church 6 years ago. She has two hockey-loving boys, Sterling, 12 and Kingston, 9.Find out more at www.citychurch.ca and @yancijane-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 006: Stephanie Morales-Beaulieu on the Titles and the Corner OfficeCoHost Kaitlyn Cey interviews Stephanie on striving for success, what the “corner office” symbolizes for women, and how to find our identity whatever our title may be. This episode is about striving and seeking in a way that honours God, no matter our role.-Who is Stephanie?Stephanie Morales-Beaulieu is a lover of God’s Word and shares that passion online, in her living room and anywhere else God opens a door. She is a born communicator with contagious love and enthusiasm for Jesus. Stephanie’s passion is to see women rooted and grounded in His love until it overflows in ways that will transform eternity. As a wife and mom of 3, she shares from her wealth of relatable stories that will inspire you to see everyday life through the lens of truth. She is authentic, funny and you will wish she lived next door. She and her husband Mike serve at the Pathway Church and make their home in Airdrie, Alberta.Find out more at www.everydaytruth.ca and @everydaytruthca-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 005: Angela Doell on When God Calls a Reluctant LeaderCoHost Cathie Ostapchuk interviews Pastor Angela on her journey to becoming a leader at all, and now the senior leader in her church community. It’s a story that many will be able to relate with, of struggling to identify as a leader or someone with gifts and influence in the community to serve in this position- particularly as a woman. This conversation is full of honesty, wisdom, and exhortation for you to rise into all God has for your life!-Who is Angela?Angela pastors Relate Church, a thriving family church with campuses in Surrey and Abbotsford, BC. She's focused on empowering generations and encouraging others to find their voice. Angela has been married to Rod for almost 25 years and has two grown children, Madi and Miller.Find out more at www.relatechurch.ca and www.angeladoell.com-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
Episode 004: Vanessa Hoyes on Leading without a Leadership GiftCoHost Kaitlyn Cey interviews her fellow cohost Vanessa Hoyes on all things leadership. If you’re not naturally inclined towards being a strong, upfront leader, how do you learn to lead when you’re called into a life of influence? This conversation looks at being co-labourers with God as we walk in relationship with Him to the areas of influence and leadership He has set before us.-Who is Vanessa?Lead Pastor – Resurgent Church, Montreal. Speaker. Coach. Consultant.Vanessa, her husband Andrew and their four gorgeous girls moved from Australia to pioneer Resurgent Church four years ago, not knowing anyone in Montreal. They were carrying a God-given promise of a reawakening across Quebec and the French-speaking world. They have dug deep roots in our nation, and fallen in love with the people of Quebec. Vanessa personally loves words in all forms and the four seasons the northern hemisphere offers, and is a fierce voice for the strong feminine heart. She adores the local church in all Her glorious imperfect perfections and the Gather movement fits in her DNA.Find out more at vanessahoyes.com.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.Thanks to our sponsor for Season 1, Mercy Canada: Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives.
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