My interview with author Karen Wilk on her book, Don't invite them to church. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intersection/message

In this podcast, I interview author, Karen Wilk about her book, "Don't invite them to church". If you love your neighbours you should invite them to church, right? Wrong. Loving your neighbour isn't about getting them to join you on Sundays. It's about living your faith right where you are and being the church to the people around you. #dcbowmanville #Loveyourneighbour #Neighbourhood #Dontinvitethemtochurch --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intersection/message

Kerri’s life has not been easy. She found a friend through work who opened her home and shared her love so that Kerri could meet Jesus. For Kerri, it changed her world and she is eternally grateful.  #DCBowmanville #hospitality #peace #lovingfriends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intersection/message

My guest Andrew Vannetten tells us about the series of tragic losses and how he found peace by having a pencil drawing made.  #DCBowmanville #Grief #Arttherapy  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intersection/message

In this episode, I interview Nicole McLeod the Director of Worship at Hope Fellowship Church as she shares about her mental health.  And I get a chance to share mine.  Together we talk about how God was at work in us before, during and after our struggle. By sharing our stories we hope you will find hope and healing.  #mentalhealth #DCBowmanville #mentalhealthawareness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intersection/message

What do you do when God says no and you can’t see the rest of His plan? In this episode, I interview Clarence Keesman, the Executive Director of The Refuge. He shares the story of their journey to provide affordable housing for the youth in the Durham region. Applying for a funding grant and not approved and then getting a 2nd chance. Since 1999, The Refuge has been working with youth who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of experiencing homelessness, or who are struggling.  More than just a place to find breakfast, lunch, showers, laundry facilities, access to clothing and personal hygiene products, as well as housing help, The Refuge is a place where youth can find community, safety, belonging and a renewed hope for their future. #therefuge #DCBowmanville #whenGodsaysno #whenGodspeaks @refuge_youth_outreach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intersection/message

This episode is not for the faint at heart.  My guest Jon Douma burned 20% of his body in an accident and shares how he chose joy and had a chance to take a deeper look at life, faith and his place in it.  He literally went through the fire and chose joy.  #theintersection #burnsurvivor #choosejoy #DCBowmanville --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intersection/message

In this episode, I had a chance to interview Sue Bishop who told me the story of her adoption and finding her biological sister all while going through the process of adopting her own two children. An incredible story of God’s hand at work. #DCBowmanville #TheIntersection #Adoption, #adoptionjourney #faith --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intersection/message

Welcome to The Intersection, a podcast of Discovery Church. My name is Martin Spoelstra and I’ll be your host. I’m excited to interview people about their faith journey but what I’m really excited about is that intersection when God shows up or when we allow God in. I’m interested in what happened. “The intersection”, is often times where faith and life meet, merge and sometimes collide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intersection/message