Connections with Mike Thom and Colleen Houde
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Angie Orth was living her best life. She had a successful career and was exactly where she wanted to be... or at least she thought she was.
At 30 years old, making a successful living as a publicist in New York City, Orth realized it wasn't the life she wanted. That's when she decided to leave her career and go on a solo trip around the world.
She learned plenty along the way and is now writing about it in her new book, Flirting...
A new Canadian Christian artist hopes her latest single will help listeners rid themselves of the fear and anxiety that may be overwhelming them.
Elenee, who is based out of Saskatchewan, released her newest song 'No Place Here' about two weeks ago.
She says the response since releasing the song has been overwhelming.
Today on Connections she shares more about the song and what led her to music. She'll also talk a bit about her ...
K-Anthony is a proud Jamaican-Canadian singer and songwriter currently residing in Regina, Saskatchewan. His album, Arrow, recently won him a Juno award for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year. He shares what that experience was like and what's next for him.
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A film focusing on the story of the family behind five-time Grammy Award-winning artists for King & Country and Rebecca St. James will hit the big screen this spring.
Luke Smallbone, one of the brothers that make up for King & Country, says he's been sharing his family's story of losing everything to becoming one of the most well-known families in Christian music at every show for the past decade.
On April 26, 2024, the...
Spring cleaning is exciting to those seeking a fresh start to a new season. However, many dread it because of the enormity of the projects, time, and effort it takes to complete. Whatever their outlook on spring cleaning, most people agree it’s a wonderful feeling when we can enjoy our finished work and sense of accomplishment.
Perhaps just like your home and lawn, it’s been a long winter season for you spiritually. Maybe it...
Countless people sing his songs in churches every week around the globe, but few realize recording artist Mack Brock is the songwriter behind them.
Mack Brock has experienced many changes in his career in ministry and music and his family life.
Today on Connections, Mack talks in depth about his life changes, foster parenting and music.
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Carrie Sheffield's upbringing was anything but normal. She was the fifth of eight children with a violent, mentally ill, street musician father who thought he was a modern-day Mormon prophet destined to become U.S. president someday.
Growing up, Sheffield moved around a lot. They often lived like drifters, camping in sheds, tents and motorhomes. In her lifetime, Carrie attended a total of 17 public school...
Stephanie Morales-Beaulieu will never forget the day her dad called to tell her he had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The doctor had given him three to five years to live. This propelled Stephanie into a season she did not think she would survive. After experiencing what a little bit of trust in God’s faithfulness can accomplish, Morales-Beaulieu was compelled to share this message, and her father’s life, ...
Marriage on its own can be challenging. Throw in kids, life and everything else, and things can get very complicated.
Speaker and author Lucille Williams hopes her new documentary, Faith, Love and Pancakes, will help turn things around, allowing couples to win in their relationships.
In this episode of Connections, Williams talks about her new documentary and where you can watch it.
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January is Alzheimer's awareness month.
In 2019 Linda Wiebe's husband, Herb, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a journey that has taken their family down a winding path.
Today on Connections, Linda shares her family's experience with Alzheimer's and how their faith has impacted this journey.
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On March 6, 2016, Pastor Tim Remington was shot six times at close range. After being shot, Tim survived blood loss, multiple surgeries, a saddle clot, an infection, and a stroke. He made an incredible recovery, which only spurred his belief that God still works miracles.
Amy Joy Hess shares his story today on Connections.
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A new documentary sharing the story behind the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling Christian band Casting Crowns will hit theatres this week.
The film Home by Sunday gives fans a front-row seat to the last two decades, showing the band's journey from a youth band to becoming one of Christian music's best-known bands.
Home by Sunday will hit theatres across the country on Nov. 30.
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After Death is a gripping feature film that explores what happens after we die, based on real near-death experiences, conveyed by scientists, authors, and survivors. From the New York Times bestselling authors who brought you titles like 90 Minutes in Heaven, Imagine Heaven, and To Heaven and Back, emerges a cinematic peek beyond the veil that examines the spiritual and scientific dimensions of mortality, inviting us to wonder: Is ...
Texas Life Coach Michael Taylor has thrown a lifeline to individuals looking to kickstart their spiritual journeys and self-discovery in his new book, What if Jesus Were a Coach?
What if Jesus Were a Coach? aims to inspire readers to find their own truth about God. The author shares his personal experiences and delves into the teachings of Jesus to help readers realize that there is more to spirituality than rules and restri...
There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet
there are also great challenges that make them feel depleted, alone, and
discouraged. The many burdens of a foster parent's day--struggling
children, difficult biological parents, and a broken system--are only
compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart--confusion,
anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear.
In her new book, Foster ...
As a young teenager, Wande lacked confidence and often chased the approval of others by following the latest trends or behaviours of her peers. Upon discovering an interest in Christian rap music, the development of her faith and the direction of her future changed for good.
Wande shares her powerful testimony today on Connections.
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Singer/songwriter, Katy Nichole, has not only gone viral, now reaching well over 150 million people with the chorus to her debut single "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)," but she has also reached the second-highest position on iTunes’ overall Top Songs chart while remaining No. 1 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart since the song’s release.
Today on Connections, Katy shares what it's been like to go viral. She'll also...
It was 2017 when Heather and Ernie Ginter's lives were turned upside down.
Just before a planned trip to Costa Rica to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, Ernie was experiencing some pain and was quickly diagnosed with gallstones.
He went in for emergency surgery and was able to go on his trip. When they arrived back, they were devastated to find out the doctor had also found a rare form of cancer.
Amid her husband's 13-...
Parents want their children to grow up with the ability to face life, especially disappointments and risks, with confidence and bravery. Children who learn resiliency are less likely to give up, avoid risks and become overwhelmed with anxiety and depression.
Kathy Koch, PhD., is a child development specialist and author of six books, including RESILIENT KIDS: RAISING THEM TO EMBRACE LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE. She defines resiliency as ...
The Bacuyani family has always loved to travel and explore together. They have been travelling the world with their three boys since 2012. But it wasn't until tragedy struck in 2021 that they decided to start travelling full time.
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