Courageous Imagination
Courageous Imagination
Hanna Negussie
Mennonite Church of Eastern Canada is going on a journey of courageous imagination. Over the course of the next year we will dream, imagine and listen to each other's stories of faith as we seek to hear God’s voice. The Courageous Imagination Podcast is hosted by Mollee Moua and Leah Reesor-Keller. It is mixed and edited by Hanna Negussie. To find out more about Courageous Imagination go to www.mcec.ca/courageous-imagination.
10| Reflecting on the Podcast Journey
On this episode of Courageous Imagination Mollee, Leah and Hanna sit down for a final conversation reminiscing about their journey through the podcast.
Jun 22, 2021
36 min
09| Navigating Difficult Conversations with Youth
On this episode of Courageous Imagination co-hosts Mollee and Leah are joined by Carrie Lehn from Ottawa Mennonite Church. We talk about the joys and challenges of Youth Ministry and dive into the art of navigating difficult conversations within the Church.
Jun 15, 2021
42 min
08| Journeying towards Indigenous and Settler Reconciliation
Disclaimer: This was recorded prior to the horrific findings of mass children graves at Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia.  On this episode of Courageous Imagination we invite Mim Harder, Herb Sawatzky and Lyndsay Mollins-Koene for a candid conversation on Indigenous and Settler relations. We are challenged to work together for Indigenous justice, moving forward with listening and being a neighbour. If you or a loved one need support please contact our resources below. First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line 1-855-242-3310 Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419 Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS), by Crisis Services Canada, enables callers anywhere in Canada to access crisis support by phone, in French or English: toll-free 1-833-456-4566 Available 24/7 Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone) Canada Wide free, 24/7 texting service is accessible immediately to youth anywhere in Canada by texting TALK to 686868 to reach an English speaking Crisis Responder and TEXTO to 686868 to reach a French-speaking Crisis Responder on any text/SMS enabled cell phone. KidsHelpPhone Ages 20 Years and Under in Canada 1-800-668-6868 (Online or on the Phone) Trans LifeLine – All Ages 1-877-330-6366
Jun 8, 2021
40 min
07| Connecting Youth and Faith
On this episode of Courageous Imagination we invite Andie Joseph from L'Assemblee de la Grace in Montreal, Aidan Morton-Ninomiya from St Jacob’s Mennonite Church and Hanna Negussie from Bethel Ethiopian Evangelical Church in Kitchener. We discuss our hopes and dreams for the church and the value in discipling the youth.
Jun 1, 2021
39 min
06| Music and Faith
On this episode of Courageous Imagination we invite Moses Mugisha from Goshen Mennonite Church to discuss music, faith and the Courageous Imagination song he is writing for us.
May 25, 2021
24 min
05| Being an Intercultural Church
On this episode of Courageous Imagination co-hosts Mollee and Leah invite Michele Rizoli from Toronto United Mennonite Church and Hyejung Jessie Yum from Danforth Mennonite Church. We discuss the importance of defining and living through the lens of interculturalism within our churches. We are challenged to create space for each other and participate actively within our communities.
May 18, 2021
41 min
04| Who are we together? What is the Church that we are becoming?
On this episode of Courageous Imagination Mollee and Leah invite Kim from Stirling Avenue church and Jack from First Mennonite church for a conversation around unity, history and diversity in MCEC.  We ask each other who do we want to become and what holds us together?
May 11, 2021
43 min
03| Trusting God on our Journey
On this episode of Courageous Imagination we invite Linda Thiessen-Belch from Faith Mennonite Church and Craig Frere from Community Mennonite Fellowship for a candid conversation about journeying with God. We first enter into a conversation with Craig about imagining new ways of doing church and then talk to Linda about God's continued faithfulness throughout her journey.
May 4, 2021
30 min
02| Where do we experience God at work
On this episode of Courageous Imagination we invite Betty Pries from Waterloo North Mennonite Church for a conversation about vulnerability, courage, calling and conflict resolution. She reminds us that we can heal together.
Apr 27, 2021
34 min
01| Listening and Embracing who God is calling Us to Be
On this episode of Courageous Imagination we invite Margaret Nally from Erb St. Church for a conversation about creating hospitality, living a life of service and surrendering ourselves to God's grace and transformation.
Apr 20, 2021
36 min
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