2.6 The hard work of healing

2.6 The hard work of healing

Matthew and Deb get real and honest about their own journey toward healing from racialized trauma and hurt. As they share their own experiences of pain, they also talk about ways they have seen hope.

#2.5 It's not too late to discover your story with Pastor Colin

Settle in for storytime with Colin as he shares about his own journey in understanding his culture and ethnicity. Discovering the other half of his birth family has been a story decades in the making, and one that has brought a deeper knowing of God’s goodness to Colin.

#2.4 Aftershow: How immigration policies shape a church and community with Pastor Szeto

Matthew grills Deb seeking to learn all about her experience growing up in a Chinese immigrant church. They reflect on the encouragement Pastor Szeto left as it relates to shaping a multi-ethnic church, locally and globally. Listen in and consider what giftings you bring to your church, especially the story God has given you! Watch the episode with Pastor Szeto    [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaZoB9DVkx8&t=0s] #2.4 How immigration policies shape a church and community with Pastor Szeto [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaZoB9DVkx8&t=0s]

#2.4 How immigration policies shape a church and community with Pastor Szeto

Trace the history of the Chinese church in Halifax with Pastor Szeto as he shares how serving an immigrant community ebbs and flows with the policies and practices of the Canadian government and local university institutions. As immigration policies continue to shape our city, Pastor Szeto shares lessons he has learned in ministry and how a church like Deep Water can grow in its multiethnic journey.

#2.3 Aftershow: Ji-gaabiikwe and Matt Leblanc - Honouring Indigenous Stories

Matthew and Deb chat about the thought-provoking conversation they received from Matt and Ji-gaabiikwe, and ways they seek ongoing learning. Here is the course mentioned for further learning: https://courses.baptist-atlantic.ca/course/walking-in-a-good-way-with-our-indigenous-neighbours/ [http://baptist-atlantic.ca/course/walking-in-a-good-way-with-our-indigenous-neighbours]