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Renew Church podcasts, weekly messages and bonus content. Renew Church is a community of believers of the Christian faith in the Greater Toronto Area, southwestern Ontario. Learn more about us at renewchurch.ca.
Renew Church podcasts, weekly messages and bonus content. Renew Church is a community of believers of the Christian faith in the Greater Toronto Area, southwestern Ontario. Learn more about us at renewchurch.ca.
Episodes
Sunday May 15, 2022
Snakes & Doves, Week 4: Sexual Identity
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
This week, guest speaker Pastor Isaac Whiting of Community of Hope Church in Vancouver, BC, continues our series, Snakes & Doves, on the topic: Sexual Identity.
ABOUT THE SERIES: In Matthew 10:16, Jesus tells us that living as his followers in the world requires us to be “as shrewd as serpents and as harmless as doves. “ In this six-part series, we will explore how to think biblically about some of today’s most complex issues including oppression, cancel culture, sexual identity, mental health and the environment. Join us for this discussion on how to approach these challenging topics with a balance of discernment and sensitivity.
Sunday May 08, 2022
Snakes & Doves, Week 3: Cancel Culture
Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series, Snakes & Doves, on the topic: Cancel Culture.
ABOUT THE SERIES: In Matthew 10:16, Jesus tells us that living as his followers in the world requires us to be “as shrewd as serpents and as harmless as doves. “ In this six-part series, we will explore how to think biblically about some of today’s most complex issues including oppression, cancel culture, sexual identity, mental health and the environment. Join us for this discussion on how to approach these challenging topics with a balance of discernment and sensitivity.
Sunday May 01, 2022
Snakes & Doves, Week 2: Oppression, Part 2
Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series, Snakes & Doves, with part 2 on the topic: Oppression.
ABOUT THE SERIES: In Matthew 10:16, Jesus tells us that living as his followers in the world requires us to be “as shrewd as serpents and as harmless as doves. “ In this six-part series, we will explore how to think biblically about some of today’s most complex issues including oppression, cancel culture, sexual identity, mental health and the environment. Join us for this discussion on how to approach these challenging topics with a balance of discernment and sensitivity.

Friday Apr 29, 2022
Snakes & Doves Bonus Content: A Conversation About Oppression
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
In this extended video podcast, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky sits down with educator Kristina Beifuss and family & wellness professional Darcy MacCallum to discuss race relations and the role of Christians and the church in addressing the surrounding tensions and issues. Join us Sundays at 4:00 pm at 7755 Tenth Line, Mississauga, during our series, Snakes & Doves, through May 29, 2022 as we look at the topics of oppression, sexual identity, mental health, the environment and cancel culture. https://renewchurch.ca
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Snakes & Doves, Week 1: Oppression, Part 1
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky shares the first message in our new series, Snakes & Doves, with part 1 on the topic: Oppression.
ABOUT THE SERIES: In Matthew 10:16, Jesus tells us that living as his followers in the world requires us to be “as shrewd as serpents and as harmless as doves. “ In this six-part series, we will explore how to think biblically about some of today’s most complex issues including oppression, cancel culture, sexual identity, mental health and the environment. Join us for this discussion on how to approach these challenging topics with a balance of discernment and sensitivity.
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Remember That God Is Faithful | Lessons From a Global Disaster Week 4
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky concludes our series, Lessons From a Global Disaster, speaking on the topic: Remember That God Is Faithful.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Sometimes we forget that the Bible records the account of a global disaster—namely, the flood. And you might be surprised to learn that there are some pertinent lessons we can take away from that story that apply to the pandemic we've just come through. This 4-part series that will enlighten you to God's will for survivors of a global disaster.
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Be Fruitful & Multiply | Lessons From a Global Disaster Week 3
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series, Lessons From a Global Disaster, speaking on the topic: Be Fruitful & Multiply.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Sometimes we forget that the Bible records the account of a global disaster—namely, the flood. And you might be surprised to learn that there are some pertinent lessons we can take away from that story that apply to the pandemic we've just come through. This 4-part series that will enlighten you to God's will for survivors of a global disaster.
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Build An Altar | Lessons From a Global Disaster Week 2
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series, Lessons From a Global Disaster, speaking on the topic: Build An Altar.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Sometimes we forget that the Bible records the account of a global disaster—namely, the flood. And you might be surprised to learn that there are some pertinent lessons we can take away from that story that apply to the pandemic we've just come through. This 4-part series that will enlighten you to God's will for survivors of a global disaster.
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Exit the Ark | Lessons From a Global Disaster Week 1
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky launches our series, Lessons From a Global Disaster, speaking on the topic: Exit the Ark.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Sometimes we forget that the Bible records the account of a global disaster—namely, the flood. And you might be surprised to learn that there are some pertinent lessons we can take away from that story that apply to the pandemic we've just come through. This 4-part series that will enlighten you to God's will for survivors of a global disaster.

Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Finish Strong | Paul’s ProTips Week 10
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
This week, Pastor Bartley Sawqatsky concludes our series, speaking on the topic: Finish Strong.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The New Testament books of 1 and 2 Timothy record some of the Apostle Paul’s final words as he passed the torch to a new crop of leaders in the early church. Facing Roman imprisonment and eventually his execution, Paul wrote these letters to his protegé Timothy to download some of the most important values, principles and advice that he wanted to preserve for future generations. They continue to speak to us today with important lessons which we’ll explore in this 10-part series.
