The MennoCast

01/03/2023

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We’re giving away John D. Roth’s book - Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be. Listen to our episode with John and Mollee Moua at themennocast.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks to CommonWord and Herald Press for sponsoring this give-away. Open to Canadian Residents only. Sorry.

17/02/2023

Mollee Moua on where Anabaptists need renewal today. What do you think?

This snippet is part of our latest episode which you can find at https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e15 or wherever you get your podcasts.

11/02/2023

New episode out today!

Join us as we talk with Mollee Moua and John D. Roth about a new Anabaptist Community Bible! Do we really need a new Bible? What is the benefit of hearing from diverse voices and interpretations? And how can you and your church participate?

In this episode, we’re exploring the Anabaptism at 500 project and the possibility of an Anabaptist Community Bible . Our guests are Mollee Moua and John D. Roth who were both hired by MennoMedia for this project. We’re going to have a conversation about what Anabaptism means today and the speci...

06/02/2023

We had a great chat with Mollee Moua and John D. Roth about Anabaptism 500 and the plans for an Anabaptist Community Bible! Watch for the episode coming out this week.

16/12/2022

For our last episode of 2022, we are excited to share a great conversation with Peter Haresnape, pastor and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Working Group in Mennonite Church Easter Canada. We're talking about Indigenous-Settler reconciliation. How do we make sense of the shifts that have taken place in our nation-wide church in the last few years? How do we meaningfully move away from the sins of our past? And how do we move forward towards true reconciliation?

In this episode, we’re talking with pastor and chair of the regional Truth and Reconciliation Working Group of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada, Peter Haresnape. We’re going to have a conversation about the future of Indigenous-Settler solidarity work in Mennonite Church Canada . How do we make s...

20/10/2022

We were so happy to have Jessie Reesor Rempel join us for a conversation about young adults and the church. Why are many young people leaving the church? What are young people searching for? And what is our role in reaching out to those beyond our church walls?

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In this episode, we’re talking with pastor and co-founder of Pastors in Exile (PiE), Jessie Reesor Rempel. We’re going to learn a bit about PiE’s ministry and have a conversation about young people and the church. Why are many young people leaving the church? What are young people searching fo...

09/09/2022

After a summer break, we’re coming back in the fall with some great new episodes! In this episode, we’re recapping and debriefing the 2022 Mennonite Church Canada nation-wide Gathering that took place in Edmonton this past summer.

We reflect on the speakers, worship, workshops, and late night conversations. We also talk about some of the more difficult issues that our church is going through. All along the way, we ponder how what we experienced fits into the Gathering theme of “We Declare.”

In this episode, we’re recapping and debriefing the 2022 Mennonite Church Canada nation-wide Gathering that took place in Edmonton this past summer. We reflect on the speakers, worship, workshops, and late night conversations. We also talk about some of the more difficult issues that our church

23/06/2022

Another great resource to go with our latest episode! Check out our conversation with Jaymie and Val at https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e11.

And as always, Thanks CommonWord and Herald Press for sponsoring this give-away.

16/06/2022

Episode 11 out today!

In light of the ongoing news about prominent church leaders who committed sexual abuse, we decided to have a conversation with Jaymie Friesen and Val Hiebert about abuse and the church. When, why, and how does abuse happen among Christians? How should we properly understand the role of power? And how can we courageously respond and prevent abuse in our institutions?

Jaymie and Val are the coordinators of the Abuse Response and Prevention Program of Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba. Thanks for joining us and hope you share this with your friends and church.

https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e11

In this episode, we’re talking with the coordinators of the Abuse Response and Prevention Program of Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba . Their names are Jaymie Friesen and Val Hiebert. We’re going to chat about abuse and the church. When, why, and how does abuse happen among Christians? How s...

30/05/2022

A snapshot of our latest episode with Katie Goerzen-Sheard, Mark Bigland-Pritchard, and Nelson Lee. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation.

https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e10.

17/05/2022

Another give-away coming today! Check out our latest episode and more details about the give-away at https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e10.

06/05/2022

New episode out today! We had the chance to talk to three members of the 7 Call to Climate Action working group. Join our conversation about the climate crisis. What kind of emergency are we actually in? What role do Christians and the church have in addressing the situation? And what do we do when we’re not all on the same page?

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In this episode, we’re talking with three members of the 7 Calls to Climate Action working group; Katie Goerzen-Sheard, Mark Bigland-Pritchard, and Nelson Lee. Join us for a conversation about the climate crisis. What kind of emergency are we actually in? What role do Christians and the church hav

06/04/2022

New episode out today!

In this episode, we’re talking with president of Mennonite World Conference - MWC CMM, J. Nelson Kraybill. Join us for a conversation about war and peace. What does peace look like in situations like the invasion of Russia in Ukraine? How can we live out the love of Jesus in the midst of conflict? What role does the church have in making peace?

https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e09

In this episode, we’re talking with president of Mennonite World Conference , J. Nelson Kraybill. Join us for a conversation about war and peace. What does peace look like in situations like the invasion of Russia in Ukraine? How can we live out the love of Jesus in the midst of conflict? What rol...

14/03/2022

Giving away another great resource! Simply like our page () to be entered to win. Listen to our episode with Kyle Penner on our website (themennocast.com) or wherever you find your podcasts.

10/03/2022

A snapshot from our conversation with Kyle Penner on navigating polarization. Haven’t heard the episode yet? You can find it at https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e08

28/02/2022

He's been called Judas and the Devil for speaking in support of COVID-19 vaccines. In this new Episode, pastor Kyle Penner of Grace Mennonite Church in Steinbach shares his story and how we might move forward towards healing and forgiveness.

Join us as we talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. How should we deal with the polarization in our communities? Do Christians have a role to speak up politically? And how do we deal with the hate from people who claim to love Jesus?

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In this episode, we’re talking with pastor, author, and Social Media Enthusiast, Kyle Penner. Join us as we talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. How should we deal with the polarization in our communities? Do Christians have a role to speak up politically? And how do we deal with the hate from people...

11/02/2022

Resource give-aways are back thanks to CommonWord. Win a copy of Robert J. Suderman’s new book and listen to our interview with him at https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e07.

07/02/2022

A snapshot from our conversation with Robert J. Suderman, author of The Baby and the Bathwater. Listen to our interview with him at https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e07.

31/01/2022

The MennoCast is back with new monthly episodes in 2022! Listen to our first one of the year with Robert J. Suderman. We talked abut the the church. Can you be a Christian and not be part of a church? How do we make sense of the sins of our church institutions?

You can also win a copy of Jack's new book "The Baby and the Bathwater." Listen on our website or wherever you find your podcasts. And invite others to join in the conversation!

https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/e07

In this episode, we’re talking with theologian, author, and former general secretary of Mennonite Church Canada , Robert J. Suderman (Jack). Join us as we talk about the church. Can you be a Christian and not be part of the church? And how do we make sense of the sins of our church institutions? J

08/10/2021

It’s the final give-away for our pilot season. Like our page to get in on the action!

27/09/2021

After a short delay, here's our last episode for our pilot season! We had a great conversation about racism with Andrea De Avila and River Martin. We are so thankful for them both. Join us as we talk about race, discrimination, and the hope for diversity in the church. Is racism still a thing? How do we make sense of privilege? How can we achieve real diversity in the church?

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In this episode, we’re talking with Pastor Andrea De Avila and River Martin, both from Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church in Winnipeg. Join us as we talk about race, discrimination, and the hope for diversity in the church. Is racism still a thing? How do we make sense of privilege? How can we achiev...

01/09/2021

Thanks Nicolien Klassen-Wiebe and Canadian Mennonite for spreading the news about The MennoCast!

https://canadianmennonite.org/stories/grassroots-podcast-aims-connections-across-nationwide-church

The MennoCast, a new podcast aimed at connecting Mennonites across Canada, launched on June 23. “It’s been a dream for years. I’m just so happy that it’s out!” says Moses Falco, pastor of Sterling Mennonite Fellowship in Winnipeg, and one of The MennoCast hosts. “It’s like we accomplis...

31/08/2021

Time for another give-away! You can win Tom Yoder Neufeld’s commentary on Ephesians. Just like our page and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Listen to our interview with Tom at themennocast.com.

23/08/2021

We're excited to share our next episode - a conversation with Tom Yoder Neufeld about the church! What is the church? Who can be a part of it? And what do we do when we don’t get along?

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In this episode, we’re talking with Professor Emeritus of Conrad Grebel University College, Tom Yoder Neufeld. Join us as we talk about the church. What is the church? Who can be a part of it? And what do we do when we don’t get along? Tom is Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies & Theolo

13/08/2021

We’re giving away a copy of Raising Disciples by Natalie Frisk! A great companion piece to our conversation about faith formation and baptism with Irma Fast Dueck.

09/08/2021

Here we go with Episode 4! In this episode, we’re talking with Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Irma Fast Dueck. Join us as we talk about baptism, membership, and young people in the church. Why are young people leaving the church? Why are young Christians choosing not to be baptized? What does positive faith formation look like?

https://themennocast.com/episode-hub/spe04

In this episode, we’re talking with Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Irma Fast Dueck. Join us as we talk about baptism, membership, and young people in the church. Why are young people leaving the church? Why are young Christians choosing not to be baptized? What does positive faith form...

29/07/2021

This week we spoke with Anneli Loepp Thiessen about music, worship, and the new Voices Together hymnal. You can win your very own copy of the hymnal plus a limited edition face mask! Just like our page to be entered to win. Listen to our interview with Anneli at themennocast.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

26/07/2021

In episode 3 of The MennoCast's pilot season, we chat with Anneli Loepp Thiessen about worship, music, and the new Voices Together hymnal. Is a hymnal a theological book? Why are some songs and resources added, removed, or changed? And what do we do when authors and composers abuse and violate others?

Listen to The MennoCast here or wherever you find your podcasts.
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In this episode, we’re talking with Mennonite worship guru, Anneli Loepp Thiessen. Join us as we talk about worship and the new Voices Together hymnal . Is a hymnal a theological book? Why are some songs and resources added, removed, or changed? And what do we do when authors and composers abuse a...

20/07/2021

Thanks Katie Doke Sawatzky for interviewing us and writing this great article!

https://www.mennonitechurch.ca/article/11941-grassroots-podcast-launches-for-mennonite-church-canada-nationwide-family-of-faith-and-beyond

If you ask Ryan Dueck and Carrie Lehn, co-hosts of the new podcast The MennoCast...