Upcoming Guests
Friday June 20, 2025
Adrian Jacobs
We had an incredible day on Six Nations of the Grand River with Adrian Jacobs, Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation at the Christian Reformed Church.
Adrian taught us about the Haudenosaunee treaties, wampum belts, and customs. He shared points throughout history of settler and Haudenosaunee friendship and unity.
We were also joined by Adrian’s pastor, Everett Vander Horst who had been on this learning journey with Adrian for the past 3 years. He shared how Justice and reconciliation are rooted in biblical values and examples of Jesus. He also shared how his church has taken action in reconciliation by giving 1% of their church budget to a cause on Six Nations.
Adrian took us through the Carolinian forest behind their property where we heard the parallels of creation care rooted in the Bible and Indigenous traditions and so much more. The day was filled with learning, prayer and unit
Thursday June 19, 2025
Ukraine Missions Special
Living in Canada, it is hard to grasp the entirety of what it is like for those living in Ukraine during the war. Crossroads Cares has committed partners on the ground, bravely helping the most vulnerable and marginalized in Ukraine. On today’s program, we’re going beyond the headlines to introduce you to the heroes who are making a difference and the beautiful people who are bravely fighting on, despite the loss and destruction. The spirit of the people of Ukraine stands strong, and we stand with them. Join us to hear how, through the help of our generous donors and ministry partners, we are able to be the hands of feet of Jesus by handing out aid, water, and food hampers to those living near the conflict zone. In the midst of so much tragedy, God is moving. There is so much more to tell you, so please make sure to watch and be inspired as you hear the stories and see the impact.
http://www.crossroads.ca/Ukraine
Wednesday June 18, 2025
Faytene Grassechi
Humanitarian
Advocacy Worker
This July12, 2025, believers from every generation, region of our nation, culture and various denominations will gather in Ottawa to establish an annual National Day of Prayer for Canada in the spirit of 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Faytene Grasseschi has been an humanitarian and advocacy worker since 1997. In this time period her areas of focus have included equipping Canadians in the democratic process, combating human trafficking, racism, poverty, first nations issues, elder abuse and women’s issues. Her work has been featured on various national & regional news outlets across Canada. She was recognized by Charisma Magazine as one of the worlds top 21 most influential next generation leaders and has been awarded the ANCJ Emerging Leadership Award in Jerusalem. She has spoken to Parliamentary Committees and is regarded as a voice on social justice issues both at Parliament and grass roots forums across Canada.
http://www.nationaldayofprayer.ca/
Tuesday June 17, 2025
Brooke Martin
Emmy winning Anchor and Reporter
Author “Controlled Burn: Rising From the Ashes to Forge an Unshakable Faith”
Confronted with a fatal diagnosis for their unborn baby girl, Brooke Martin and her husband faced an unimaginable choice, grappling with how to move forward amid a sea of unanswerable questions. Yet, in the midst of unspeakable grief, Brooke’s faith and vulnerability not only laid the foundation for her own healing but also for a global movement toward resilience and recovery.
Controlled Burn: Rising From the Ashes to Forge an Unshakable Faith weaves together invaluable advice, spiritual insights, and raw truths learned from Brooke Martin’s greatest trials, offering readers guidance to walk through life’s fires and come out unburned. Whether in pregnancy, the workplace, marriage, or otherwise, we are bound to experience suffering in life. How we respond can be the difference between our destruction and our growth.
http://www.morewithbrookemartin.com/
Monday June 16, 2025
Luis Vargas
Music Director
Hope Bible Church
Luis Vargas’ life began in a traumatic way – he was not receiving oxygen when he was born, and Luis remained that way for hours. However, Luis had a praying Mother and she prayed and asked the Lord to bring him back to life, promising Luis would serve him for the rest of his life if the Lord answered the prayer of her heart...He did!
Years later, in December 2019, Luis was placed in an induced coma and on a ventilator in for many days. From all accounts, Luis was likely one of the earliest cases of COVID-19 in Canada; this may never be fully proven, but one thing is certain, the Lord once again gave Luis fresh breath in his lungs and restored his health.
Luis lives his life for Jesus and thanks God for bringing him back to health. This experience has greatly impacted Luis, and he draws his perspective on what really matters from how the Lord leads his heart.