From showing up in the middle of the night during suicide crises or overdoses to walking with teens for years as a steady presence, Ben lives on the front lines of heartbreak and hope. He speaks honestly about burnout, discouragement, and the weight of life-and-death moments.

As he puts it, “after years of being a presence in these teens' lives, what an honour when that teen says, ‘I believe you're actually here for me, you're on this journey with me,’ and then they ask me what to do at their personal crossroads.”

This is a raw conversation about what it means to be a “first responder for Jesus”—and why, despite it all, he wouldn’t choose anything else.

Guided by strong morals at home and the mentorship of a hockey coach, Brandon avoided destructive paths but continued searching for deeper purpose. After moving to West Kelowna, that search led him to a local church—one email and a few coffee conversations later, his life changed. Today, he is deeply rooted in his faith, has hungered after knowing God and read the Bible four times in three years!

Listen in as Brandon gives a clear, upfront description into what his path was like as he learned what the Christian life was like and how he became a new follower of Jesus.

Join me as I interview Kevin Burhmann, a staple here in Emmanuel Church's worship and men's ministry.

From initial diagnoses to what were potentially life-saving interventions, her story is one of grace, resilience, and unwavering faith. This isn’t just a story of strength in tough times; it’s a story of seeing God in the hardest places, and finding gratitude in the midst of uncertainty.

packed episode, we sit down with Pastor Daryl Bugby. His journey of faith has taken him from

nurturing family traditions and the sudden loss of his Dad as a child, to pastoring in the quiet

wilderness of Northern Ontario, the heart of inner cities, federal prisons, and senior care homes.

From his first job in a tiny church, that sometimes couldn’t pay him, to a lifetime of ministry,

Pastor Daryl shares how his relationship with God deepened over decades of service,

challenge, and calling. With warmth, insight, and just the right touch of humor, he unpacks how

you can begin to discern God’s call on your own life. You’ll remember his simple, yet profound

personal philosophy he calls “Know, Do, Feel.” Pumpkin Chocolate chip muffins may be

involved.

So grab your own muffin or a cuppa, settle in, and listen as Pastor Daryl offers stories,

encouragement, and practical wisdom for anyone wondering what it really means to be called

by God.

At just six years old, Tayler was driven to her grandparents’ house by her mother—no explanation, no warning—just the words, “This is your home now.” What followed was a whirlwind of confusion, heartache, and years of wondering why. Previously raised in an environment consumed by drugs and late-night parties, her childhood was marked by instability, but it was her 'normal'. When someone called the Ministry for Child and Family Services, her life changed forever.

In this raw and heartfelt testimony, one young woman opens up about being left in the care of her grandparents, only seeing her mother under supervision once a week, and slowly coming to terms with a reality she never asked for. But through the loneliness, the waiting, and family loss, came something unexpected: the steady love and safety of her grandparents, the realization that she was never really alone—and eventually, the peace she found in her faith in God.

This is a story of resilience, healing, and the long road from abandonment to belonging.

Then, one night, everything changed. The Holy Spirit came to him, and from that moment on, his life took a new direction. Three years ago, he was baptized, and today, he stands as a testament to healing, faith, and redemption. He’s never been more at peace, more joyful, or more ready to serve Jesus.

Join us as he shares his powerful story of struggle, surrender, and salvation.

religion for most of his life. As he said, he thought Christianity was ‘whoo whoo’ spirituality –

especially watching some televangelists in the 80s. With many opinions formed about his

relationship with church and God, he was rather struck one Sunday when he realized how he

had it all wrong. This is his story.