The Sowers Podcast

The Sowers. features stories and best practices from Canadian church planters and leaders who are influencing kingdom movement and impacting their communities. With a whimsical thoughtful approach and format, episodes and conversations are easy to follow with tangible action steps at each episode’s conclusion. Insights gained can be used as teaching and inspiration for ministry whether personal or church specific. Hosted by Matt Naismith, The Sowers. podcast desires to help and inspire every listener to become a sower in the places where they live, work, learn and play. Matt was a church planter and local pastor, before transitioning to a catalyst and strategist role for a church planting network.

The Sowers Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Matt Naismith, with 122 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Naismith hosts The Sowers Podcast, a religion show with 122 episodes published.

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  Episode #122

  #122 – From Church Growth to City Transformation: Jeremy Putz on Kingdom Collaboration in Edmonton

  Jul 14, 202653 minS3

  What if churches in your city stopped competing and started collaborating?In this episode, Matt talks with Jeremy Putz, Lead Pastor of Central Baptist Church and one of the leaders behind Reach Edmonton, a growing movement helping churches work together to plant more churches across the city.Jeremy shares the surprising story behind Reach Edmonton, practical lessons for building trust among diverse church leaders, and why he believes every church—large or small—has a role to play in church multiplication.This conversation is packed with insight for pastors, church planters, ministry leaders, and anyone passionate about seeing the gospel take root in their city.About Jeremy PutzJeremy Putz is the Lead Pastor of Central Baptist Church, a growing multisite church in the Edmonton region, where he is passionate about helping people follow Jesus together and developing healthy leaders and churches. He also helps lead Reach Edmonton, a collaborative movement focused on catalyzing new church plants across the city. In this season, Jeremy is helping guide Central's expansion into McDougall, a historic downtown church building that is becoming home to a new congregation and a renewed centre for ministry in the heart of Edmonton.To learn more about Jeremy and Central Baptist Church, please visit https://www.followingtogether.com/ .Checkout Neil Powell and John James' book, "Together For The City" here: https://www.amazon.ca/Together-City-Neil-Powell/dp/0830841539 Subscribe for conversations with church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders helping sow gospel seeds across Canada and beyond.#ChurchPlanting #ChurchLeadership #Pastors #ReachEdmonton #ChurchMultiplication #TheSowersPodcast #GospelMovement #leadership

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  Episode #121

  #121- Experiencing God in Everyday Life: Mike Blackaby on Faithfulness, Valleys & Harvest Seasons

  Jun 23, 202651 minS3

  What does it really look like to follow Jesus when life feels ordinary, slow, or even fruitless?In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, we sit down with Mike Blackaby—church planter, author, and pastor—to talk about:+ Growing up in a multi-generational ministry family+ Overcoming doubt and discovering a personal faith in Christ+ Church planting in secular Victoria, BC+ Why faithfulness matters more than quick results+ The danger of constantly chasing “mountaintop” experiences+ How to experience God in the rhythms of everyday lifeMike shares powerful wisdom from his pastoral journey and insights from his book "Experiencing God in Everyday Life"—a companion to the classic "Experiencing God" that helps believers move from spiritual highs to sustainable spiritual growth.🔥 Key takeaway: Don’t quit before the harvest. God is at work—even when you can’t see it.Guest Bio:Mike Blackaby serves as a church planter in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where he lives with his wife, Sarah, and their four children. He holds a PhD in Worldview and Apologetics from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books and Bible studies including God, Heroes, and Everyday Dragons, Experiencing God in Everyday Life and Straight to the Heart: Communicating the Gospel in an Emotionally Driven Culture.To learn more about Mike blackaby and Canvas Church: Oak Bay, please visit: https://www.canvasoakbay.ca/ To order a copy of "Experiencing God in Everyday Life," pleaser visit: https://www.amazon.ca/Experiencing-God-Everyday-Life-Access/dp/B0FPXJLJX8 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on evangelism, church planting, and discipleship.

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  #120 - The Student Leadership Collective: Avalon Reimer on the Grade 10 Students Across Canada Sharing Jesus in Their High Schools

  Jun 16, 202646 min

  Is God moving among high school students in Canada?In this powerful conversation, Avalon Reimer shares how Grade 10 students across the country are courageously sharing Jesus in their schools, running Alpha groups, gathering friends to explore faith, and creating spaces for others to encounter the Holy Spirit.Avalon Reimer, otherwise known as “Lonny” by students, serves at Alpha Canada as the SLC Experience and Hospitality Coordinator. Based in Calgary, Alberta, she works closely with Grade 10 students and their local churches to create formative experiences through the Student Leadership Collective, equipping them in evangelism and leadership where God has already placed them. She is passionate about seeing high school students recognize that they play an integral role in the church and society today.In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, Avalon shares:+ Her own faith journey during COVID + The importance of discipleship and mentorship + How students are leading Alpha in schools + Stories of youth encountering Jesus across Canada + Why Gen Z may be more spiritually open than we think + How adults can encourage the next generationThis episode is full of hope, courage, and practical encouragement for parents, pastors, youth workers, and anyone passionate about evangelism and discipleship.To learn more about Avalon Reimer and Alpha's Student Leadership Collective, please visit https://alphacanada.org/studentleadershipcollective/. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What encouraged you most from Avalon’s story?

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  Episode #119

  #119 - From Georgia to Nanaimo: Cam & Christa Moore on Saying Yes When God Calls l The Sowers Pod

  Jun 9, 202655 minS3

  Cam and Christa Moore didn’t have a launch team, a big budget, or a perfect plan. What they had was a clear call from God—and the courage to say yes. In this episode, they share their journey from the Bible Belt to Nanaimo, British Columbia—one of the most irreligious cities in Canada—and what it looks like to plant a church from scratch through simple faithfulness. From prayer walking neighborhoods to starting conversations with strangers and opening their home to anyone who walks through the door, the Moores are discovering that obedience isn’t glamorous—but it’s powerful. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to follow God into the unknown, this conversation will both challenge and inspire you.

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  Episode #118

  #118 - Searching for Identity, Finding Freedom in Christ: Kyla Gillespie on Sexuality, Gender Dysphoria, & the Gospel

  Jun 2, 20261h 5mS3

  Kyla Gillespie shares her powerful journey through same-sex attraction, gender dysphoria, transition, and ultimately encountering the transforming love of Jesus. This is a story of truth, grace, and the life-changing power of the gospel.Kyla Gillespie’s story is one of deep struggle, honest questions, and radical transformation.In this episode, Kyla opens up about:+ Growing up with gender confusion and same-sex attraction+ Living as a trans man for six years+ The emptiness that followed pursuing identity apart from Christ+ The people who loved her with both truth and grace+ The moment God spoke:“Return to Me, Kyla”+ Her journey of detransition and rediscovering her identity in ChristThis is more than a story about gender—it’s a story about the gospel.➡️ If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, shame, or feeling disqualified from God’s love, this conversation is for you.About Kyla:Kyla Gillespie is the founder of Renewed & Transformed Ministries. Kyla is a podcaster and an international speaker inspired to share her own experiences with same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria so others might encounter Christ and experience His power and hope in their lives. She lives in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, where she is an active member of Gospel City Church.To learn more about Kyla and Renewed & Transformed Ministries, please visit https://kylagillespie.com/ .

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