What if the crap in your life isn't all useless? What if your biggest regrets can become your most fruitful moments? Just like manure is waste that fertilizes the field, our messy moments can drive our deepest growth. Diving into Jesus' parable of the barren fig tree (Luke 13:6-9), we explore the ways that Jesus uses our waste to grow new fruit. Although it seems to be full of urgency and judgement, Rob shows us how this parable actually reveals God's grace and the amazing love of Jesus. It might be the crappiest sermon you’ve ever heard - but it just might be good news.

Bill has dreamed of being a deacon for 35 years and he’s finally getting his chance. But what is a deacon? And why does it matter for today? In this podcast we unpack the role of a deacon in the Anglican Church from participating in services to creating a bridge between the community and the congregation. Bill also shares how his recent motorcycle accident has prepared him for this new work and the lessons he’s learned from 35 years of waiting. We talk about the importance of pastoral care, outreach, mentorship and building strong teams that extend the mission of the church far beyond its walls. Whether you’re waiting on the fulfillment of your own dreams, wanting to learn more about deacons, or passionate about loving your neighbour - this podcast has something for everyone.

Life on a dairy farm is shaped by one unavoidable rhythm: milking, every day, twice a day. Spiritual growth also requires regular, repeating patterns and habits. This Sunday we'll pay a visit to a dairy farm and learn how God forms and sustains us through ordinary rhythms of grace like prayer, worship, Scripture, and daily dependence on Christ.