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Friends Church Calgary Weekly Message

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This is a recording of the weekly Sunday Message presented by Friends Church, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

92 episodes

Friends Church Calgary Weekly Message

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This is a recording of the weekly Sunday Message presented by Friends Church, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

92 episodes

#Religion #Friends Church #Post Modern #Emergant Christianity #God #Jesus #Church #Calgary #Canada #Vince Klassen #Emerge Church

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Friends Church Calgary Weekly Message

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Taking Water to Mexico 40:45

10 days ago40:45

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Speakers: Jeff Jarvis & Mexico Team A few weeks ago, a dedicated team from Friends Church—students, parents, and adults—embarked on a life-changing journey to Tijuana, Mexico. Together, they partnered with a resilient family wrestling with poverty to build something truly transformative: a home. For nearly 20 years, this annual project has been about more than just construction—it’s about hope, connection, the power of community...simply "Taking Water". This Sunday, we invite you to join us as we tell the story of this year’s trip through team members who went and explain why it continues to impact not just the families in Mexico but also those of us here at Friends Church. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate http://friendschurch.ca/mexico…

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Spiritualizers

17 days ago

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Speakers: Vince Klassen & Kyla Anderson Have you ever noticed that some of the most religious people can also be the most judgmental, unkind, or even cruel? Scroll through the comments on any progressive thinker’s post, and you’ll often find the harshest words coming from those who claim to follow a faith of love and compassion. What’s going on? Why do people who preach love sometimes act with so little of it? This week, we’re diving into a powerful Protector Part that thrives in religious communities—one that speaks the language of faith but operates from fear and control. It’s not exclusive to Christianity, but it’s deeply embedded in spiritual traditions. By recognizing this part, we can stop it from Hijacking us, and the world around us. Join us as we uncover this hidden Protector Part and move toward a truly loving spirituality. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate http://friendschurch.ca/mexico…

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Spiritual Bypassing 34:30

24 days ago34:30

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Speakers: Vince Klassen What if our spiritual practices and ideals are stopping us from doing the work to really heal? Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems, which we have been using throughout this series said this troubling line; I find the use of spiritual practices to transcend one's exiles [Parts] to be rampant in communities I treat. He calls this Spiritual Bypassing. How do we know if we are using our spirituality to Bypass the work we need to do to find health, to heal our Exiled Parts so we can be healthy people who can Take Water to our worlds (a term we use to describe making the world around us better)? This week we are going to explore the balance between our spirituality and the work we need to do to heal our Parts. How do they might complement each other? And how can we use one to avoid dealing with the other. Join us this week for a Spiritual Workout, bring a friend and book a coffee after to discuss. This one is going to get you thinking. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate http://friendschurch.ca/mexico…

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What’s Holding Us Back? 36:36

4 weeks ago36:36

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Speakers: Vince Klassen As we begin to explore the Parts within us—Exiles carrying past pain and Protectors keeping that pain at bay—we start to see patterns. We notice recurring reactions, emotional avoidance, or moments when we’re completely Hijacked. On our journey toward spiritual health and the mission of Taking Water to the world, we realize some Parts are holding us back. How do we heal the wounds that drive our reactions? How do we find the wholeness we need to leave a legacy of generosity rather than self-focus? This week, Internal Family Systems will guide us through that healing. Bring a friend and plan a coffee afterward to process what resonates with you. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate http://friendschurch.ca/mexico A non-exhaustive list of Exiled Parts Abandoned Part Shamed Part Fearful Part Lonely Part Grief-Stricken Part Helpless/Hopeless Part Insecure Part Unwanted Part Ashamed Part Neglected Part Traumatized Part Victimized Part Invisible Part Guilty Part Confused Part Vulnerable Part Rejected Part Overwhelmed Part Abused Part Despairing Part Disillusioned Part Dependent Part Jealous Part Embarrassed Part Unloved Part A non-exhaustive list of Protector Parts Inner Critic Perfectionist People-Pleaser Taskmaster Controller Caretaker Pessimist Hypervigilant Part Avoidant Part Judging Part Planner Advisor Spiritualizer Monitor Reassurer Stoic Part Image Manager Fixer Approval-Seeker Competitor Rule Enforcer Self-Sacrificing Part Addictive Part Procrastinator Self-Harming Part Explosive Part Overeater/Binger Compulsive Shopper Sexual Part Numbing Part Escapist Part Adrenaline Seeker Isolationist Blamer Gambler Drinker Social Butterfly Over-Spender Workaholic Excessive Gamer Over-Indulger Impulsive Part Attributes of True Self Compassion Curiosity Clarity Calm Confidence Courage Creativity Connectedness…

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Eyes Opened 39:39

5 weeks ago39:39

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Speakers: Vince Klassen & Dayna Mullen There are moments in life when our Eyes are truly Opened—when we see what we’ve been missing and gain a fresh, healthier perspective. Our spiritual ancestors recognized these moments as profoundly transformational and foundational to healthy responses to the stressors of life. This week, we’ll explore this awakening—how it heals our inner Parts through Internal Family Systems. Join us as we take the next step toward greater health and wholeness by having our Eyes Opened. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate http://friendschurch.ca/mexico…

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The Voices Within

6 weeks ago

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Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Have you ever been surprised by your own reaction to something—fine one moment, then suddenly overwhelmed? Most of us struggle to explain what’s happening inside when we feel triggered or hijacked. Paul put it well: “I decide one way, but then I act another… Something has gone wrong deep within me.” (Romans 7:15, 20) This struggle is nothing new, but thanks to modern psychology, we’re gaining insight into how our minds and our psyches work—helping us understand and regain control. In Week 2 of our Hijack series, we’ll start identifying the inner voices that shape our behavior, often without us realizing it. Invite a friend and join us this Sunday in the Spiritual Gym. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate…

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Painful Parts 32:45

7 weeks ago32:45

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Speakers: Jeff Jarvis One Sunday, a while back, I shared the story of Nicholas Winton, the man responsible for saving the lives of 669 children from the horrors of the holocaust. I was scrolling on social media one day and came across a clip of Nicholas, who, many years later, was thanked by a large group of now adults whom he had saved. I still remember watching the clip of this moment and being so emotionally moved and inspired. At the time, I had no idea what a deeply spiritual moment, simply observing gratitude being expressed, could create. Though gratitude is a familiar concept, I don’t know how many realize all the benefits behind this spiritual practice. Sadly, it can be complicated for some who have grown up in religious traditions where it was mostly focused on a particular conception of God. This Sunday I want to untangle it from some of that and share some keys to developing a transformative practice of gratitude. Invite a friend and join us this Sunday in the Spiritual Gym. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate…

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The Practice of Gratitude 43:07

8 weeks ago43:07

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Speakers: Jeff Jarvis One Sunday, a while back, I shared the story of Nicholas Winton, the man responsible for saving the lives of 669 children from the horrors of the holocaust. I was scrolling on social media one day and came across a clip of Nicholas, who, many years later, was thanked by a large group of now adults whom he had saved. I still remember watching the clip of this moment and being so emotionally moved and inspired. At the time, I had no idea what a deeply spiritual moment, simply observing gratitude being expressed, could create. Though gratitude is a familiar concept, I don't know how many realize all the benefits behind this spiritual practice. Sadly, it can be complicated for some who have grown up in religious traditions where it was mostly focused on a particular conception of God. This Sunday I want to untangle it from some of that and share some keys to developing a transformative practice of gratitude. Invite a friend and join us this Sunday in the Spiritual Gym. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate…

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When Prayer Meets Real Life: Interview with Gerry Smiley, Double Lung Transplant Survivor 42:36

9 weeks ago42:36

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Speakers: Vince Klassen & Gerry Smiley It’s easy to talk about prayer and conceptions of God from a place of health, but what about when you're on the edge of death? When illness is relentless and suffering reshapes everything? This week, we’re stepping beyond the abstract to talk with Gerry, a longtime member of our community who survived a double lung transplant—one of the most invasive surgeries possible. Now, he lives with a new battle: a suppressed immune system, constant cancer risks, rejection threats, and an ever-present hospital stays looming. How does someone like Gerry wrestle with prayer? How has his conception of God evolved through it all? Join us for an insightful, honest, and—knowing Gerry—hilarious conversation about faith where it matters most. See you at the Spiritual Gym. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate…

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New Prayer of Confession 39:22

10 weeks ago39:22

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Speaker: Vince Klassen As we expand our understanding of the word prayer , we begin to see it not just as a quiet wish or whispered plea to a superbeing up in the sky, but also as the expression of our deepest hopes, and with that realization comes a profoundly spiritual question: if we truly long for something, must we also take part in bringing it to life? Last week, Jeff helped us see how self-realization and working through our struggles can become a type of prayer—personal growth and healing can be spiritual acts. In this way, self-help isn’t separate from prayer ; it can be a type of prayer. This week, we’re taking that idea even further—out of our minds and into our lives. Into our homes. Into the way we spend our time, our energy, our resources. Because maybe prayer isn’t just something we think —maybe it’s something we do . Maybe it’s in our hands and feet, in the way we move through the world. Maybe prayer is how we live . Links: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/01/29/australia/australia-sect-elizabeth-struhs-guilty-intl-hnk. To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate.…

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The Hands and Feet of Prayer 35:45

11 weeks ago35:45

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Contemplative Space 40:45

12 weeks ago40:45

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Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Prayer is often seen as simply making requests to a higher power in the hope that they’ll intervene on our behalf. Last week, we challenged this view and uncovered some of its complexities. But what if prayer is so much more? What if it’s a transformative practice that changes us—empowering us to become the answers to those very prayers? This week, we’ll dive deeper, expanding our understanding of prayer and exploring how it connects to the profound stillness of contemplative space. Bring a friend and join us this Sunday for part two of Talking to the Sky . Let’s journey together into a deeper conversation. Links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7034220/ To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate…

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Prayer vs the Wheelchair 29:21

13 weeks ago29:21

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Speakers: Vince Klassen This week, we embark on a profound exploration of prayer—a practice that, for many, intertwines deeply with their understanding of God, the existence of suffering, the pursuit of healing, and countless other spiritual ideas. These are ideas that, when truly grasped, become pivotal in shaping how we engage with and navigate our spiritual journeys in everyday life. Our journey begins by unpacking the very definition of prayer, opening the door to a larger and more meaningful conversation about its role in our lives. This week’s discussion is designed to go beyond the surface, diving deeply into our personal experiences of the world. Together, we’ll begin mapping pathways to navigate these experiences—especially for those of us who Don’t Fit Church. This is an invitation to reimagine prayer in a way that resonates, connects, and empowers. See you at the Spiritual Gym To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate…

Friends Church Calgary Weekly Message

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Pastor on the Hotseat – Jeff 32:30

14 weeks ago32:30

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Speakers: Jeff Jarvis & Bryce Ever had a question for one of our pastors but didn’t know how to ask it? Or maybe you were too scared because, let’s face it, claiming it’s “for a friend ” never fools anyone. We’ve all been there. Hi, I’m Bryce—comedy stage name: Bad Boy with a Heart of Gold—and I’m hijacking the mic (and the pastors) for two Sundays this January. That’s right, I’m grilling them with YOUR toughest, weirdest, and most awkward questions. No softballs. No pat answers. I’m going to dig deep, make them sweat, and maybe even squirm a little—all to get you the honest answers you’ve been searching for. Got a burning question? Submit it anonymously at Pastors on the Hotseat Anonymous Questions Form ( CLICK HERE ) . Don’t worry, the pastors won’t know it came from you. Think of me as the person who will make sure your questions get into the spotlight. Nothing’s off-limits. Theology? Life? Spirituality?—send it my way. Let’s see how our fearless pastors handle the Hotseat. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this. It’s going to be equal parts hilarious, deep, and maybe just a little uncomfortable (for them). To donate to this podcast and support the making of more of these please visit www.friendschurch.ca/donate…

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Pastor on the Hotseat – Vince 35:19

15 weeks ago35:19