Salvationist Podcast
News and stories from The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory.
Episodes
48 episodes since 2020
Indigenous People and Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
There are two important days of remembrance and action this month: the Salvation Army's International Day of Prayer for Victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking on September 22, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Septem...
September 11, 2024
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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21:25
The Salvation Army on Parliament Hill
What place does The Salvation Army have in the halls of government? Aren't we supposed to be "apolitical"?On this episode, we get political with Major Rick Zelinsky, territorial director of public affairs. Major Zelinsky gives us an ins...
June 12, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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36:55
Lewisporte's Junior Chef Academy
What's cooking at the Salvation Army corps in Lewisporte, N.L.? A fun new program for youth—the junior chef academy! Major Darlene Burt, corps officer, and Lorelei Cole, children and youth ministries director, share how these cooki...
May 29, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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13:23
Simon Gough, Leader of the NEON Staff Worship Team
Many places in The Salvation Army have a staff band or a staff songsters brigade. But how many have a staff worship team? Here in the Canada and Bermuda Territory, we have NEON. This territorial worship group made its debut back in 2016. But la...
May 15, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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36:50
Leading the Army in Italy and Greece: Lt-Colonels Andrew and Darlene Morgan
Italy and Greece are known for being popular tourist destinations. But did you know that The Salvation Army has been ministering in Italy since 1887? Greece is a more recent addition to the Army world, with work commencing in 2007.
May 01, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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33:46
Celebrating Salvation Army Volunteers: Bruce and Irene Finkel
Happy National Volunteer Week! On this episode of the podcast, we're delighted to welcome two long-time Salvation Army volunteers, Bruce and Irene Finkel.Volunteers are often called “the army behind the Army”—and with good reason. There...
April 17, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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21:21
Church Planting in Halifax With Captains Brent and Melissa Haas
In 2021, when The Salvation Army decided to restructure its ministries in Halifax, there was a unique opportunity to plant a new church—and so was born Encounter Church. In this episode of the podcast, Captains Brent and Meliss...
March 13, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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44:05
Inside a Salvation Army Halfway House
On the east side of downtown Toronto, there is a trio of three-story Victorian houses that, together, form The Salvation Army’s Archibald Centre and Bunton Lodge, a halfway house to help ex-offenders transition back to life on the outside, afte...
February 28, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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36:31
How to Be a Welcoming Church: Leanne Friesen
Making our churches a welcoming place for new people is so important. We want the people who come through our doors to feel the love of God through us, to have a sense of belonging that will bring them back and into deeper relationship with Chr...
February 14, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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36:40
Learning to Suffer Well: Aimee Patterson
Suffering is something that no one wants to go through—but it’s also something that none of us can avoid. So, what can we do when we find ourselves in a period of great difficulty? And how can we help others who are suffering? Dr. Aimee...
January 31, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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34:21
Mission to Montreal: Maricarmen Raudales
How did you end up at The Salvation Army? You can ask any Salvationist that question and you’re always going to get an interesting answer. Maricarmen Raudales is no exception. She is the executive director of L'Abri d'Espoir, the o...
January 17, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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27:14
Major Len Ballantine's Musical Legacy
On this episode of the Salvationist podcast, we welcome Major Len Ballantine, former leader of the Canadian Staff Songsters and the International Staff Songsters, a prolific composer, and one of the giants of contemporary Salvation Army music.<...
January 03, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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45:02
Reading the Bible from an Indigenous Perspective
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, an opportunity to honour Indigenous peoples, listen to and learn from them, and renew our commitment to walk in truth and reconciliation.For this episode of the podcast, we talk with ...
June 21, 2023
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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55:03
Dads Matter: How The Salvation Army Helps Young Fathers
Fathers have an important role to play in the development of their children. And yet, there are very few parenting programs out there specifically for dads. It’s a gap that desperately needs to be filled, and that’s why the Salvation Army’s Bet...
June 07, 2023
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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20:57
The Future of Officer Training in Canada and Bermuda
This summer, the Canada and Bermuda Territory’s College for Officer Training will welcome the first session of cadets into its new eight-year training paradigm.On this episode of the podcast, Major Deana Zelinsky, training principal, and...
May 31, 2023
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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27:28
Salvationist Song Writing: Laura Rowsell
How is The Salvation Army cultivating new worship music today? One way is through Salvation Worship, a publication of the Canada and Bermuda Territory. Laura Rowsell, worship ministries director at Glenmore Temple in Calgary, is o...
May 10, 2023
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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21:35
Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd: Get Ready for INSPIRE
This June, Salvationists and friends from across the territory will descend on Toronto for the INSPIRE Conference and Congress. With a full week of events, workshops and services planned, it’s going to be an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime event....
April 26, 2023
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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20:55
Tenebrae: Preparing Our Hearts for Easter with Captain Renée McFadden
As Lent comes to a close, we look forward to celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus at Easter. There are many ways that we can approach this sacred time, and to that end, the corps mission department has put together a collection of resources fo...
March 22, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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12:58
Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women's Ministries
This year, the Salvationist podcast celebrates International Women’s Day with a very special guest—Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, The Salvation Army’s World President of Women’s Ministries.Women’s ministries is, of course, nothing new for ...
March 08, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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41:32
Helping Ukrainian Refugees in Romania: Debbie Clarke
It's been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a war that has torn the country apart and forced millions of Ukrainians to flee. For The Salvation Army, the past year has been a time of intense ministry in action, especia...
February 22, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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19:43
Innovating Youth Ministry in Buchans, N.L.
As the corps officer in a small town in Newfoundland, Lieutenant April Ward was looking for ways The Salvation Army could better serve her community. Some brainstorming led her to a brilliant idea, and in this episode of the podcast, Lieutenant...
February 08, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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21:50
Skeleton Army: A New Salvation Army Musical
When The Salvation Army began in London, England, Salvationists faced opposition from various groups—including one called the Skeleton Army. The dramatic true story of the conflict between the Skeletons and the Salvationists comes t...
January 25, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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23:15
Hurricane Fiona Hits Port Aux Basques, N.L.: How The Salvation Army Responded
When hurricane Fiona ripped through eastern Canada last September, causing widespread devastation, The Salvation Army stepped in, offering assistance in several provinces. One of the hardest-hit communities was Port Aux Basques, N.L...
January 11, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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25:02
Recovery and Re-creation: Fabio's Journey at Vancouver Harbour Light
Fabio Russo has been clean and sober for five years, since he came to The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light facility in Vancouver. Now a friendly employee at the facility's front desk, Fabio reflects on his recovery journey and how Harbour Light's...
November 09, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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26:58
Banding After the Pandemic: Matt Barby, BM Impact Brass
Brass banding is one of The Salvation Army’s most iconic and beloved ministries. But like so many things, it faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. For two years, many of us missed out on banding as groups were forced to sto...
October 26, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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30:58