It Is Written Canada

As people living in the human condition of being born with a sinful nature, we are prone to make sinful mistakes and decisions, which often lead to guilt and shame. How do we rise up after failure and find our dignity and strength again. Coming to an understanding of the difference between guilt and shame can help us in the healing journey.

Sven Tornlov, along with other financial experts, Denis Williams and Anna Flores, share with us enduring wisdom on making major purchases.

Dr. Darlene Blaney, a PhD in nutrition, lays out some simple guidelines to help us understand and achieve the simplicity of God's ultimate diet plan.

Perhaps you've voiced the complaint: “I just don't feel heard!?” We all crave the connection that comes from at least one person giving us a listening ear. This kind of deep listening—healthy listening—is a skill. What are the things required to be a good listener? How do we listen in a way that enhances connection with the people we love? What listening habits have we fallen into that are destroying that connection? The way we listen to those we love can profoundly determine the level of connection we enjoy with them.

In sharing her journey, Dr. Janie Unruh invites others into a dialogue where health transcends our mere physical well-being, becoming a testament to faith and divine obedience.

Sven Tornlov, along with other financial experts, share with us timeless wisdom on saving for the future—investing—and how the Bible gives us direction when it comes to our financial planning.

Some losses in life are self-inflicted. And some losses come at us unexpectedly. What do we do when we are faced with the loss of a loved one, when life is totally out of our control? What do we need to know about God at times like these? Why does He choose to not answer prayers sometimes? How do we handle the loss of a child when we stand helplessly by? What does God want us to know about Him at times like these?

Pastor Emile Maxi, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, who after experiencing a tragic past of loss and traumatic abuse, discovered the blessings that you too may experience in the midst of your sorrows—how you too can come to a place of healing for your heart and mind on your own journey through the process of grief recovery.

Living with loss is one of the hardest things a person can go through, whether it's the death of a loved one, a personal injury, the loss of health, property, friends, finances, that job you were depending on, that betrayal by that friend or lover, or even divorce. However, it is possible to find a way forward while honoring what (or who) you've lost. Pr. Mike shares some insights that may help you in your journey of living with loss.

Learn practical ways to understand how to manage perpetual problems in your marriage, or other significant relationships, and overcome the destructive effects of gridlock.

A large percentage of Dr. Darlene Blaney's clients, struggle with digestive disorders. This is critical because our digestion influences everything from nutrient absorption to immune function; some scientists even refer to the digestive tract as the “second brain” due to the strong brain-gut connection. Having a healthy digestive system is crucial in obtaining optimal health physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually.

Most Canadians don't see a time in their lives when they will be able to live without debt. Car payments, credit card payments, student loans, the list goes on and on… Is it possible to really live and not be in debt? Sven Tornlov believes that it is not only possible, but that we are not really living until we are out of debt.

One word distinguished the masters from the disasters, and that word is gentle. Today on IIWC we want to focus on how when you begin all your conversations with a gentle start up, you too can be a master in your marriage.

Ron Blaney and Dr. Darlene Blaney have been involved in the health ministry for almost 30 years. Together they own and operate a health food store and  nutrition practice in the town of Eckville, Alberta. Married for 35 years, they are blessed with 4 adult sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 2 grandsons. Life is busy, with its ups and downs. However, in 2017 their life took a sudden change.

The world is full of stories of people who have been badly hurt by the words and actions of others. Traumatic stress has taken its toll on far too many people. What role does forgiveness play in the healing we are looking for? What is forgiveness? 

Dr. Sereivudh Ly miraculously survived the Cambodian killing fields while he was in his early teens. Working in brutal labour camps deep in the Cambodian jungle, young Serivudh's life was unexplainably spared time and again, yet once he was set free, he did not want to live. He was filled with anger, bitterness, and hatred; suffering from PTSD, he needed help.

Imagine a courageous, godly mother praying to be guided in her journey to raise her young boy to become a man of faith in a foreign country and having to do the unthinkable: leave her son because it is the best option given the circumstances.

Building a budget and sticking to a budget means financial discipline today, for the sake of your future well-being. Sven Tornlov, along with other financial experts, share with us timeless wisdom on building a budget and sticking to it—and how the Bible gives us direction when it comes to our financial planning.

Both the Bible and Science agree that gratitude really is good for you. But what about if you are going through a very dark moment in your life?How then can you give thanks? How could the angels sing praises when God's only Son came to a world that was hell-bent on rejecting Him?

Have you ever had a dream that just keeps haunting you? What about a nightmare where the devil shows up and threatens to end your life? Salina Irrgang had just such an experience.

Even when we have known Jesus, we sometimes need a fresh look at His grace and a new appreciation of His love for us, especially when we have made a shipwreck of our lives.

As his life unfolded, it felt like one long marathon race, in and out of the hospital, on and off the streets, and in and out of jail. Going on runs fueled by drugs, and then being nursed back to health. Blair didn't know the destination to which he was running; he just knew that he couldn‘t stop running.

Henry Feyerabend was an obedient man of God, a man of faith in the God who is faithful. Henry prayed and trusted, and the money came in unsolicited from people far and wide, day-after-day, month-after-month, and Henry's television broadcasts stayed on the air for over 50 years and is still going strong.

Henry Feyerabend had a persistent fire burning in his heart to preach, to sing, and to share his love for his Saviour. 50 years ago, Henry had no idea how the LORD was about to amplify his voice to lay down the foundation of what today is a national and international media ministry known as It Is Written Canada.

Imagine the dreams of a father being passed down to his son—the father's dreams of helping desperately sick people find holistic healing, health, and wellness. This is the story of Phil Brewer, whose father had a dream to help people escape the constant pathological busyness—the rat race and stress of city life—into the beauties of nature where they would find the fortitude to flourish.

Money and finances are usually not taught in schools, and parents seldom teach their children these subjects at home either. Today, our special guest, Sven Tornlov, and Anna Flores, will give you practical strategies to assist you in helping your children to make confident financial decisions throughout their lives.

According to marriage researcher, Dr. John Gottman, in his book The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work: “The determining factor for the HAPPINESS of marriage for both men and women was the quality of the couple's FRIENDSHIP.” Learn the THREE ingredients to creating safety, friendship, and intimacy in your marriage and other significant relationships.

The human heart is naturally defensive. Pastor Bill Spangler will demonstrate how there is a freedom that comes from honestly acknowledging and owning our words and behavior that have caused pain and the breakdown of relationships, either with God or with those we love.

Marlon and Doreen Cliffe know the frustration of a lonely, disconnected marriage with the ongoing feelings of hopelessness. The good news is that they have also experienced restoration and happiness in their marriage, and they love showing how you can experience it too!

Pastor Mike shares his personal testimony of how God showed him that forgiveness is a choice that we make to release our past and heal our present. It's giving up believing your past will change. Forgiveness is a choice to live the life you didn't choose.

Are you tired of yo-yo merry-go-round dieting? You know: the very common cycle of gaining weight UNINTENTIONALLY and going on a diet to INTENTIONALLY lose weight, and once the target weight is reached, you fall off the wagon and gain all that weight back again, plus a bit more. Dr. Nadine Plummer's clinical focus is weight loss, and in this episode, she outlines her findings and explains in detail how to lose weight, keep it off, and enjoy the process.

According to the World Health Organization, Canadians drink more alcohol than the global average.According to Statistics Canada, during the pandemic, many Canadians consumed even more alcohol.

"Are you healthy?" Might seem like an odd question to ask. Surely, it would be easy to know if you'rehealthy or not, right? Dr. George Cho helps us see how in many ways, yes, it is easy to know if youare healthy, but in many ways, it is also not. 

Chris Bennett is a Civil Engineer and an avid cyclist. In fact, Chris enjoys cycling so intensely that hehas taken on some of the world's most beautiful, most demanding, and longest cycling trails, tracks,paths, and lanes connected by enjoyable wilderness roads. Chris excitedly shares how cycling is a key.

In a remote mountainous region of the Philippines lies a village called Salvacion. The people here livea simple life, making a living as best they can from the jungle. Life is difficult, often complicated bysuperstition and traditions that can be harmful. For the last seven years, ADRA Canada has been.

Don MacLafferty knows from experience how every moment matters when you risk your life tospend time in countries where practicing Christianity is illegal, and participants could face fines,imprisonment, beatings, or even death.

When Don MacLafferty's skeleton key finally opened that locked door in Zimbabwe, it led him on anassignment to destroy the devil's domain.

Don McLafferty's grandmother faced three impossible heart surgeries, and her God was faithful in performing every one, with her consent.

Whether you are going through puzzling predicaments, dangerous dilemmas, or heart-wrenching hardships, we invite you to listen carefully and prayerfully to Don MacLafferty's personal faith building adventures that they may open the eyes of your heart to see how God still lives…even when you wonder.  

Even though no one had yet conveyed those dreaded words, “You have breast cancer,” Karen Dobbin knew she needed to talk—and listen—to her heavenly Father that afternoon. God clearly spoke to Karen that day, and He continued to guide her onto a career path she could never have anticipated.  

Sagrada is a small coastal village nestled behind one of the largest mangrove forests in the Philippines. If you did not have a local boat guide, you may never find it. And yet ADRA Canada has! For the last seven years, ADRA has been helping the people of Sagrada learn new ways to live better, healthier, more self-sustaining lives.  

“I was a very lost sheep.” Paul Croft confessed. “I lived my life as I wanted to live, and didn't care about anyone, or anything. It eventually cost me my freedom as I ended up in jail for seven months. It cost me a lot more though, my family, my reputation, and my job. Living life my way wasn't working, but God had a plan.”  

Shaun Young became so overwhelmed and almost defeated in the greatest battle that was ever fought, and he almost completely lost his mind. Shaun shares how he was entirely unable to silence the voice of rebellion without divine help.

Olena Didenchenko did not know what to do or where to go, but she just knew she had to leave war-torn Ukraine to save her family. Her older daughter pleaded, “Mom, just let them shoot me!” Olena and her daughters couldn't live like this any longer.

Elmer Manzanares prayed, “Lord, Show Me a Miracle!” However, he got far more than he asked for. It was definitely not what he expected.

Paulie Rogers shows us the bedroom, a place to rest peacefully, knowing that Jesus stills the raging storms of trials and heartache in our lives. Here we will learn what it truly means to trust our Creator and Redeemer with everyone and everything in our lives. 

Paulie Rogers takes us into the most private room in a home, the bathroom, a place where, in the spiritual sense, only God can create a clean heart and renew His right Spirit within us. 

Paulie Rogers reveals how the living room is a place where we can take time to sit at Jesus' feet. Then, Paulie leads us into her kitchen where we will learn how to stop doing everything alone and experience the divine touch of perfection. 

When Paulie Rogers and her husband, Kenny, started renovating and remodeling their old Victorian farmhouse, it inspired her to write a book called: My House Renovated, One Room at a Time. It is a six-week Bible Study to discover what it means to be remodelled in Christ as we experience Him in every room of our lives.

From a heart surgery when he was a year and a half to multiple surgeries to his legs and ears to surviving a tornado that collapsed the entire barn onto himself and his family when he was five, Clint Wahl kept getting up from one setback after another.

The Bible tells the story of the birthday of our King: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel”—which, when translated, means, “God with us.” – Matthew 1:23