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When I Fell Apart: My Journey Through a Nervous Breakdown

I needed a person in my line of vision at all times, or else I would panic. I couldn’t stomach a morsel of food. My physical strength had...

Kaitlin Dendekker

Mar 103 min read

How could I ask her for help

How could I ask her for help? How could I invite her to experience her value? She was sweaty. She muttered many words. I had her child....

Hildy Sloots

Mar 35 min read

The Words I'd Like to Cry Out Loud

I want to say this to you, but I’m afraid. I’m scared of how you will respond. I’m reaching out from a place of darkness. Can you help...

Kaitlin Dendekker

Feb 212 min read

Can I feel completely safe

Our family fostered children. That is when I entered new heartache, loss and experiences of deep confusion and loneliness. There were...

Hildy Sloots

Feb 106 min read

Biblical Mentorship: Nurturing and Guiding Women Toward Christ

There is a certain beauty about being so deeply known... and loved. Perhaps even more beautiful is hearing an older woman earnestly bring...

Kaitlin Dendekker

Feb 43 min read

Living Mentorship: Discipleship in the Everyday Moments

Her kitchen became a sacred place. It was where I poured out my heart in desperation as she peeled potatoes for dinner. It was where my...

Kaitlin Dendekker

Jan 303 min read

Strengthening Churches to Support Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

This was a wonderful episode to record. Dr. Morgan Braganza, a professor of social work, delves into the crucial topic of intimate...

Adrian Faber

Jan 222 min read

Strengthening the church’s role in caring for its congregation

Be inspired by Betty-Anne Van Rees’s journey of faith, resilience, and her dedication to strengthening the church's role in caring for...

Adrian Faber

Jan 152 min read

Did I share too much?

How do you know when you’ve shared too much? She walked across the linoleum tiled floor of the old church hall where women sat in a...

Hildy Sloots

Jan 137 min read

The importance of authenticity and vulnerability in church communities

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Curtis Heaton for a conversation about caring well for others this week. Curtis works with the...

Adrian Faber

Jan 82 min read

The Role of Women's Ministry in Strengthening Church Communities

Join our Arise Team’s thoughtful discussion with Jessica Vanden Brink, the Women's Ministry Director at Grace Valley Church. This...

Adrian Faber

Dec 18, 20243 min read

Strengthening the Soul of your Leadership- Book Review

"Jesus indicates that it is possible to gain the whole world but lose your own soul. If he were talking to us Christian leaders today, he...

Erica Schutten

Dec 16, 20243 min read

Does Hosting a Stranger Intimidate you?

I felt like I did nothing. I just provided him a meal. Our first meeting was when I found him standing alone in the church hall....

Hildy Sloots

Dec 2, 20245 min read

Hanna’s Story: Caring Well for Church Members who have Experienced AbusePart 2

My parents were in ministry. I grew up as a pastor's kid. I had the privilege of joining my parents while they sat with many well-known...

Hanna

Nov 26, 202410 min read

Hanna’s Story: Experiencing Abuse in Marriage Part 1

Hanna shares her personal story of enduring 13 years of abuse in her marriage before it ended in divorce, highlighting the complexities...

Hanna

Nov 25, 20246 min read

God’s Grace in your Suffering- Book Review

When you face trouble, loss, disability, and pain, how does the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ meet you and comfort you? How...

Erica Schutten

Nov 18, 20243 min read

Sara's Encouragement for Developing Cultures of Care

Be encouraged to learn from Sara Schenkel as she shares her dedication to the growth of women, her church and community. She shares her...

Adrian Faber

Nov 12, 20242 min read

Fatigue Clouded My Perspective

Jennifer slept hours upon hours and had no desire to get out of bed. Why would she? What did she have to live for? She had no joy....

Hildy Sloots

Nov 4, 20242 min read

Brigette’s Journey of Faith and Member Care

In this episode of the Arise Canada podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with Brigette Vanhuisstede, a dedicated member of the...

Adrian Faber

Oct 28, 20242 min read

Risen Motherhood – Book Review

“We don’t need the world’s version of motherhood; we need a risen motherhood, transformed by the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. We...

Erica Schutten

Oct 21, 20243 min read