Best Resurgence Initiatives Podcasts (2025)

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Leadership Beyond the 4 Walls of the Church with Kris Vallotton | Season: 2 Episode: 13 1:13:04

7M ago1:13:04

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⚡️⚡️Here it is... the Finale of Season 2 of the Spirit Empowered Leader...⚡️⚡️ We are so honored to welcome Kris Vallotton, Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California and co-founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Moral Revolution to this weeks episode and Final Episode of Season 2 of the Spirit Empowered L…

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Spotlight on Brazil: A yellow fever emergency 26:10

8M ago26:10

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Brazil has long been on the frontlines in the fight against Yellow Fever. In this episode, we hear the story of the country’s response to a recent three-year outbreak which tested its resources and cost hundreds of lives. Dr Rivaldo Venâncio da Cunha, Deputy Secretary for Health and Environmental Surveillance at the Ministry of Health in Brazil and…

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Destaque no Brasil: uma emergência de febre amarela 27:49

8M ago27:49

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O Brasil há muito está na linha de frente no combate à febre amarela. Neste episódio, ouvimos a história da reação do país a um recente surto de três anos que testou seus recursos e custou centenas de vidas. O Dr. Rivaldo Venâncio da Cunha, Secretário-Adjunto de Vigilância em Saúde e Meio Ambiente do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil, e o eminente Dr. …

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A groundbreaking partnership – the EYE Strategy story 36:33

8M ago36:33

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In this episode, we delve into the remarkable progress of the Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) Strategy, which has vaccinated over 350 million people since 2017. This success story is a testament to the power of global partnerships. As the EYE Strategy approaches the end of its 10-year operational period, we explore what has been achieved and…

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Un Partenariat Innovant - L'Histoire de la Stratégie EYE 41:04

8M ago41:04

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Dans cet épisode, nous nous penchons sur les progrès remarquables de la stratégie Éliminer les épidémies de fièvre jaune (EYE), qui a permis de vacciner plus de 350 millions de personnes depuis 2017. Cette réussite témoigne de la puissance des partenariats mondiaux. Alors que la stratégie EYE approche de la fin de sa période opérationnelle de 10 an…

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Yellow fever's resurgence: a threat to the world 40:30

8M ago40:30

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Since 2020, Africa has witnessed a resurgence of yellow fever. In this episode, we explore the reasons behind this surge and the measures being taken to combat it. We hear a comprehensive overview of the yellow fever situation across the continent, from Dr Charles Shey Wiysonge, Team Leader for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases at the WHO’s Regional Off…

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La resurgence de la fievre jaune: une menace pour le monde 33:40

8M ago33:40

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Depuis 2020, l'Afrique connaît une résurgence de la fièvre jaune. Dans cet épisode, nous explorons les raisons de cette recrudescence et les mesures prises pour la combattre. Le Dr Charles Shey Wiysonge, chef d'équipe pour les maladies évitables par la vaccination au Bureau régional de l'OMS pour l'Afrique, nous donne un aperçu complet de la situat…

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Le Ghana: Recit d’une victoire contre la fièvre jaune 20:46

1y ago20:46

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En Afrique, le Ghana fait figure de modèle de réussite en matière de lutte contre la fièvre jaune. Dans cet épisode bonus, nous allons nous entretenir avec deux scientifiques à la tête du programme de vaccination du pays. Le Dr Kwame Amponsa-Achiano, du service de santé du Ghana, et le Dr Fred Osei Sarpong, de l’OMS, nous font part de leur expérien…

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La santé publique en période de crise climatique 17:29

1y ago17:29

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À bien des égards, le réchauffement de notre planète est aujourd’hui le principal enjeu de notre époque. Or, nous ne considérons sans doute pas suffisamment le changement climatique en tant que menace pour la santé publique. Par exemple, que se passera-t-il lorsque de nouvelles régions du monde seront suffisamment chaudes et humides pour accueillir…

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Épidémies urbaines: un risque mondial 23:08

1y ago23:08

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De quelle manière les pays à risque se préparent-ils à réagir rapidement en cas d’épidémie de fièvre jaune en milieu urbain ? La Dre Linda Esso, haute fonctionnaire de la santé publique au Cameroun, évoque les défis auxquels son pays est confronté pour gérer de manière proactive la menace que représente la fièvre jaune. Nous allons également recuei…

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Your View of the Father Impacts you as a Leader with Ryan Adams | Season: 2 Episode: 12 1:13:20

1y ago1:13:20

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We are so honored to welcome Ryan Adams, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) ask Ryan his Spirit Empowered Leadership journey. Ryan talks about how not knowing his father impacted his life, purpose and relationship with God. There were some key moments where he experie…

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Leadership - A Journey of Favor with Taisa Ballantyne | Season 2 Episode 11 1:13:15

1y ago1:13:15

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We are so honored to welcome Taisa Ballantyne, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) ask Taisa her Spirit Empowered Leadership journey. It is amazing to hear her testimony, experiences in China, Africa, and how God is leading her as a professional in the finance industry…

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They Turned the World Upside Down (Acts 15): Mark Buchanan (March 9, 2024) 46:02

1y ago46:02

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In Acts 17:6, the early believers were described as those who "turned the world upside down." As they followed Jesus and boldly proclaimed the gospel; people, cities, and cultures were transformed. In the chapter leading up to this, we hear of the impact that they had on the city of Philippi. This story provided the framework for this message and a…

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From Radio Host to Spirit Empowered Evangelist with Dr. Bill Hogg | Season 2, Episode 10 1:21:31

1y ago1:21:31

1:21:31

We are so honored to welcome Dr. Bill Hogg, Message Canada’s National Director, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) listen to Bill's experiences and insights on living an empowered life by the Holy Spirit. Bill reflects on his past experiences, including his time as a …

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Faithfulness & the Importance of the Local Church with Banning Liebscher | Season 2, Episode 9 57:18

1y ago57:18

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We are so honored to welcome Banning Liebscher, Founder and Pastor of Jesus Culture, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) ask Banning his Spirit Empowered Leadership story and then delve into the importance of faithfulness, the idea of success, and the incredible import…

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Encounter with Daniela Freidzon-McCabe | Season 2, Episode 8 1:02:40

1+ y ago1:02:40

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What influence does a father's deep hunger for the presence of Jesus have on a child? In this week's episode, we speak with Daniela Freidzon-McCabe, who personally witnessed her father, Claudio Freidzon (an Argentinean Revivalist/Pastor), experience a profound encounter with God. This encounter transformed their home, their church, and even their c…

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The Movement of Jesus: Travis Holownia (February 10, 2024) 1:04:09

1+ y ago1:04:09

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When Jesus called His disciples He called them to a movement. This movement was one that changed history on a global scale while impacting the lives of the individual disciples. As followers of Jesus today, we are called to be a part of that same movement and it happens on a large scale but it also happens in our hearts as we surrender ourselves to…

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Culture, the Word, & Alignment with Brant Cryder | Season 2, Episode 7 1:08:08

1+ y ago1:08:08

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How do you live in the culture, be so rooted in the Word that everything aligns? Our guest for this Episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast is Brant Cryder. Brant thought everything had to look beige when he had an encounter at a Promise Keeper's rally. However, he soon found God calling him to not leave where he was placed but be light. Joi…

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Healing Shame and Inadequacy as a Leader with Ken Shigematsu | Season 2, Episode 6 58:44

1+ y ago58:44

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Shame isn't felt only by those who have gone through failure or trauma or been told they'll never amount to anything. Many leaders—even those who are considered successful—struggle with a sense that they are deficient or inadequate. Pastor and Author Ken Shigematsu join us on this episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader to share his leadership journ…

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Leading People in Fruitful Seasons with Phil Kniesel | Season 2, Episode 5 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

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Ever feel lost in the noise of leading a large team? Wonder how to stay connected to God's voice amidst the busyness? Join us as Phil Kniesel, Lead Pastor at Hope City Church in Edmonton Alberta, shares his inspiring journey of leading with prayer, discernment, and faith. Discover practical tips for building a strong team, experiencing fruitfulness…

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Leadership That Reaches People with Shaila Visser | Season 2, Episode 4 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

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How can we see our leadership make an impact on the world around us? Many of us desire to see people come to know Jesus through our lives, but often struggle with how. For this episode, we are honoured to welcome Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, and an amazing speaker & lead…

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Fashioned & Formed: Jim Hall (January 13, 2024) 50:12

1+ y ago50:12

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At our Edmonton Gathering in January 2024 at Greenfield Community Church, Jim Hall, director of House of Prayer Edmonton and Senior Pastor at Laurier Heights Baptist Church, shared this powerful message about what it means to be transformed into the image of Christ through prayer. In Romans 12, Paul encourages us not to conform to the patterns of t…

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The Voice that Leads Us with Daunavan Buyer | Season 2, Episode 3 59:50

1+ y ago59:50

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Join us for an extraordinary episode, titled "The Voice that Leads Us," on the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast. In this episode, Daunavan Buyer, co-host and Associate Director of Resurgence Initiatives, shares compelling stories about hearing the voice of God and how God's guidance has profoundly influenced his personal journey. Discover the transf…

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An Executive's Search for Significance with Mike Frank | Season 2, Episode 2 1:12:27

1+ y ago1:12:27

1:12:27

⚡️ In this dynamic and profound podcast conversation, Mike Frank (Author of Prosperity with a Purpose) along with our hosts; (Daunavan Buyer and Travis Holownia), explore Spirit Empowered Leadership in the sphere of business. Mike shares his story as a former top-level Executive with a resume that boasts world-renowned companies such as Pepsi, Disn…

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The Leader and The Holy with Travis Holownia | Season 2, Episode 1 58:07

1+ y ago58:07

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Season 2 of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast has arrived! Join us for this powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast Season 2 where Travis Holownia, co-host and Founder of Resurgence Initiatives, shares more of his inspiring leadership testimony and talks about the importance of holiness, character, and longevity. In this candid co…

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Like Those who Dream (Part 3): Ben Johnson (November 25, 20223) 44:47

1+ y ago44:47

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When God gives you a dream, what does it look like to see that dream come to fruition? How do we partner with God in establishing what He wants through our lives? Drawing on the life of Joseph, Pastor Ben Johnson (Lead Pastor at First Assembly in Calgary) takes time to share about dreams and what it looks like for us to be good stewards of the drea…

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Like Those Who Dream (Part 2): Pastor Ben Johnson (November 25, 2023) 56:44

1+ y ago56:44

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When God gives us a dream, how do we become the type of people who are able to steward that dream? This message is the 2nd of 3 that were given at our Resurgence Weekend in 2023. Pastor Ben Johnson (Lead Pastor at First Assembly in Calgary) took the time to share about dreams and what it looks like for us to be good stewards of the dreams God place…

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The Spirit Empowered Leader: Season 2 Trailer... 8:14

1+ y ago8:14

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Join us on an extraordinary journey we are calling "The Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast," where we invite you to explore leadership that guided and led by the Holy Spirit. God has entrusted each of us with the call to lead and has empowered us through the Holy Spirit. But if you're like us, you might be wondering, "How do I practically live out tha…

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Like Those who Dream (Part 1): Ben Johnson (November 24, 2023) 1:01:44

1+ y ago1:01:44

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When God gives you a dream, what does it look like to see that dream come to fruition? How do we partner with God in establishing what He wants through our lives? Drawing on the life of Joseph, Pastor Ben Johnson (Lead Pastor at First Assembly in Calgary) takes time to share about dreams and what it looks like for us to be good stewards of the drea…

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Making Space: Daunavan Buyer (November 4, 2023) 52:28

1+ y ago52:28

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At our Edmonton Gathering in October at Crosspoint Church, Daunavan Buyer shared this message on "Making Space" for God and others in the midst of our cluttered lives. Jesus lived a life that was in perfect unison with the Father. This didn't happen by accident. All that Jesus did was a reflection of that relationship. Jesus made space for God amid…

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Everyone: Travis Holownia (September 16, 2023) 53:46

1+ y ago53:46

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At our Edmonton Gathering in September, 2023 at Spruce Grove Community Church, Travis Holownia shared this amazing word on Luke 5:17-26. We have a desire to see everyone come to the saving knowledge of Jesus, but oftentimes, in our focus on the crowds, we can miss the one right in front of us. When Jesus was ministering a crowded house, a few men h…

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Leading With Purpose featuring Rick Warren | Season 1 Episode 12 1:31:34

1+ y ago1:31:34

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Today, on the Season One finale, we have the tremendous honour to learn under Pastor Rick Warren. Rick and his wife Kay founded Saddleback Church, where he pastored for 43 years, before embarking on his new initiative:: Finishing the Task. Along with our hosts, Travis Holownia and Daunavan Buyer, Rick unpacks some incredible teaching around Spirit …

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Leading Your Life on the World Stage with Melissa Lotholz | Season 1 Episode 11 1:06:52

1+ y ago1:06:52

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On this special podcast, Canadian Olympic bobsledder Melissa Lotholz shares her remarkable journey of faith, perseverance, and leadership in the world of sports. In this engaging conversation, hosted by Travis Holownia and Daunavan Buyer, Melissa candidly opens up about her experiences as an elite athlete, her spiritual journey, and how she integra…

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Leading with Courage in Promise & Pain with Nate Edwardson | Season 1 Episode 10 1:07:13

2y ago1:07:13

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A Spirit-Empowered life is not something that happens by accident. If we desire the Spirit’s work in and through us, our lifestyle can cultivate that work. Nate Edwardson, Pastor of the Stirring Church in Redding, California, joins our hosts, Travis Holownia & Daunavan Buyer, to discuss the reality of a Spirit-empowered life and how this impacts us…

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Aligning our Lives With Holy Spirit feat. Tim Timberlake | Season 1, Episode 9 56:05

2y ago56:05

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In this dynamic and profound podcast conversation, Tim Timberlake (Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida) along with our hosts; (Daunavan Buyer and Travis Holownia), explore the transformative power of being led by the Holy Spirit in all aspects of life. Tim emphasizes the significance of yielding to the Holy Spirit's influence, all…

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Unwavering Faith with Dr. Carla Prado | Season 1, Episode 8 1:03:36

2y ago1:03:36

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In this episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader podcast, the hosts are joined by Dr. Carla Prado, a renowned university professor at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Dr. Prado's accolades include being inducted into the prestigious Royal Society of Canada and being recognized as one of the top 100 most powerful women in Canada. She sha…

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Supernatural & Superpractical Leadership with Michael Brodeur | Season 1, Episode 7 1:10:33

2y ago1:10:33

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This week we welcome another friend of Resurgence and incredible leader of leaders: Michael Brodeur. Michael is the co-founder and CEO of Pastor’s Coach and of Destiny Finder. In this episode we discuss the importance of discovering our destiny as Spirit-Led leaders, maintaining a teachable heart, leading others in a way that facilitates their pers…

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A Seamless Mindset with Eric Johnson | Season 1, Episode 6 1:07:20

2y ago1:07:20

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This week we welcome a special guest on the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast: Eric Johnson, church planter and Senior Pastor at Studio in Greenville, South Carolina. His is passionate about creating a "seamless" life: interacting across culture, politics, and paradigms As Spirit-empowered leaders, it is important to be aware of what is going on in c…

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How is Your Heart? with Doug Balzer | Season 1, Episode 5 1:09:28

2y ago1:09:28

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Join us for another impactful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Doug Balzer joins us for an important conversation around wholeness and how it relates to being an empowered leader. Doug shares vulnerably from his own experiences and invites those listening to open themselves up to receiving and living in the healing that is offe…

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Medicine, Prayer, and Leadership with Dr. Iyare Izevbaye | Season 1, Episode 4 1:10:37

2y ago1:10:37

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Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Dr. Iyare Izevbaye takes time to illustrate why prayer is such an important part of the life of a leader. When we talk about being Spirit-Empowered, the only way to really access that is through continual prayer. Iyare is a part of the extended Resurgence Community and is …

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Goodbye Chicken, Hello Dove with Tim Enloe | Season 1, Episode 3. 1:05:09

2y ago1:05:09

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Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Tim Enloe joins our hosts, Travis Holownia & Daunavan Buyer for a very helpful conversation around the empowerment and filling of the Holy Spirit. If we want to be Spirit led leaders, it's important to understand the Biblical foundations of a Spirit-filled life as well as …

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Revival Starts with Me: Daunavan Buyer (June 17, 2023) 59:49

2y ago59:49

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At our Edmonton Gathering in June, 2023 at Gateway Family Church, our Associate Director, Daunavan Buyer shared this message. The word "Revival" is one that has been thrown out a lot in many different Church circles. But what does the word really mean? How can we see true revival happening in our time, in our city? Daunavan Buyer took time to answe…

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Ghana: A Yellow Fever Success Story 20:38

2y ago20:38

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Ghana is one of Africa’s success stories in the fight against yellow fever. We talk to two scientists leading the country’s immunization programme for this bonus episode. Dr Kwame Amponsa-Achiano from the Ghana Health Service and WHO’s Dr Fred Osei-Sarpong share their experience and insights on how engaging even the hard-to-reach communities has be…

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Pursuing Holy Spirit with Daunavan Buyer | Season 1, Episode 2 1:04:58

2y ago1:04:58

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Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Daunavan Buyer, co-host and Associate Director of Resurgence Initiatives, shares his inspiring testimony and takes us on a journey through how he gave himself to pursuing the Holy Spirit. In this conversation, Daunavan takes time to unpack some of the ways that the Holy Sp…

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Starting the Journey with Travis Holownia | Season 1, Episode 1 1:00:11

2y ago1:00:11

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Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Travis Holownia, co-host and Founder of Resurgence Initiatives, shares his inspiring leadership testimony and takes us on a journey through the origins of the Resurgence movement. In this candid conversation, Travis opens up about the challenges he faced, the lessons he le…

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We Need an Encounter: Travis Holownia (May 13, 2023) 53:50

2y ago53:50

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At our Edmonton Gathering in May, 2023 at Known Victory Church, our Executive Director, Travis Holownia shared an incredible message. We serve a God who is active and alive. His Word, the Bible, points us to who He is, and the reality of His heart is that He longs to encounter us in a way that transforms, refines, heals, and captivates us. This mes…

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Clothed With Power: Paul Fraser (April 15, 2023) 38:10

2y ago38:10

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We had the incredible privilege of receiving ministry from Paul Fraser, Coach to church Planters and Multiply Network Coordinator with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada at our April 2023 Edmonton Gathering at Ellerslie Road Baptist Church. In Luke 24 and Acts 1, Jesus commanded His disciples to wait to be "clothed with" the power of the Holy Spi…

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Sleeping & Knocking: Travis Holownia (February 11, 2023) 48:48

2y ago48:48

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Our Executive Director, Travis Holownia, shared at our February 2023 Edmonton Gathering at The Summit Church Edmonton West. Preaching from Acts 12:1-16 , Travis invites us to consider the tension that we live in between times when we rest in the grace and providence of God and times and when we knock with the expectation that God is moving. We hope…

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Chosen: Pastor Dino Skariah (March 11, 2023) 41:47

2y ago41:47

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We had the incredible privilege of receiving ministry from Pastor Dino Skariah from Gospel Centre and New Seasons Church in Edmonton at our March 2023 Edmonton Gathering at Calvary Community Church. One of the consistent themes throughout the Bible is that we are a 'chosen' people. But what difference does that make in how we live our lives? When w…

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Life in the Spirit: Pastor Rick VanDewark (January 14, 2023) 1:15:36

2y ago1:15:36

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We were honoured to welcome a special guest, Pastor Rick VanDewark from C3 Church Edmonton to our January 2023 Gathering at St. Albert Alliance Church. Pastor Rick took the time to weave multiple scriptures and stories together to present a compelling vision for what a Kingdom life looks like empowered by God's Spirit. It is both practical and powe…

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