Upcoming Guests

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Friday April 25, 2025

Brian Doerksen

Canadian Christian Singer-Songwriter Worship Leader Brian Doerksen’s contributions to Christian music are both profound and enduring. Known for penning timeless worship songs like “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship,” “Refiner’s Fire,” and “Faithful One,” Brian’s music has been a staple in faith communities worldwide. His accolades include a JUNO Award for his album “Holy God” and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Gospel Music Association of Canada. Brian’s work reflects a deep commitment to crafting songs that speak to the heart of worship. In recent years, he has continued to release meaningful music, including “Hymns for Life,” an album that features his father, Harry Doerksen, and the instrumental version released in 2023. His collaborations with Marika Siewert, such as “Every Dream (God Who Sees)” and “In Search Of,” have resonated widely, showcasing his ability to connect with contemporary audiences while maintaining a timeless message. For the first time in over a decade, Brian will be touring multiple locations to celebrate his most known songs and stories in a worship concert experience for all ages.
http://www.briandoerksen.com/

Marika Siewart

Canadian Recording Artist Singer, Songwriter, Actor, and TV Show Host Marika Siewert brings a unique blend of talents to the Christian music scene. An award-winning recording artist, songwriter, actor, and director based in Vancouver, BC, Marika has achieved numerous top 10 singles on various radio charts, and her songs have been featured in television shows around the world. Her musical style is eclectic, effortlessly moving between corporate worship and contemporary indie sounds. Marika’s career extends beyond music; she has made significant strides in the film industry as well. In 2020, she began directing and producing, earning a Leo Award for best direction in a comedy, variety, or musical program. Her work has brought her into collaboration with notable industry figures, and she has been recognized for her efforts to support and create opportunities for black female filmmakers in Canada. Marika will be joining Brian Doerksen who, for the first time in over a decade, will be touring multiple locations to celebrate his most known songs and stories in a worship concert experience for all ages.
http://www.marikasiewert.com/

Thursday April 24, 2025

Mel and Susan Finlay

Executive Directors Nation At Prayer Founded in 2003, Nation At Prayer is a national ministry focused on spiritual refreshment and prayer with and for elected representatives and Indigenous leaders across the nation and at every level of government. With a non-partisan and non-issue approach, Nation At Prayer is also a key resource for prayer breakfasts and for equipping individuals and groups to pray effectively for elected representatives and for government. Nation At Prayer’s Vision is that Canada be a nation: • whose leaders seek God's guidance, inspiration and wisdom through prayer • whose leaders are daily lifted in prayer • transformed as the Holy Spirit infuses the hearts and minds of those who govern
http://www.nationatprayer.ca/

Mark Masri

Co-Host 100 Huntley Street JUNO, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter The Tenors Mark Masri, is co-host of 100 Huntley Street, Canada's longest-running daily talk show, as well as JUNO, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. Mark has been part of the Crossroads family since 1997 in the capacity of Music Producer. In 2003, Mark took time away from Crossroads to pursue his singer/songwriter career. In Fall 2019, Mark was asked to sub-co-host with Cheryl and Maggie, and within a few months, Mark became a more regular co-host. "I was still finding my voice when I left, so coming back to 100 Huntley Street after having lived life and establishing myself in the music industry has been a pleasant surprise. I feel like I’ve returned with an experiential and spiritual maturity that adds to the role. I’m excited about God's plans for the future." Mark Masri brings an extensive musical and hosting experience to his role as a host on 100 Huntley Street. With his powerful tenor voice, Mark uses his passion for music to share the powerful message of love, loss, sorrow and, most importantly, our hope in Jesus Christ. Whether he's co-hosting 100 Huntley Street, performing with The Vivaldi Orchestra in Moscow, headlining his North American tour, or guesting on David Foster’s, Hitman Returns Television Special; Mark opens hearts and minds with thought-provoking songs and his charismatic stage presence.
http://100huntley.com/

Wednesday April 23, 2025

Ottawa Mission

The Ottawa Mission is in the heart of the nation’s capital, serving the unhoused since 1906. The mission was started by a group of Christian businesspeople who saw a need for shelter and a warm meal for a growing population experiencing homelessness. Through world wars, drug epidemics, and affordable housing crisis, The Ottawa Mission has served the needs of the community. One area that is underserved for people experiencing homelessness is end of life care. In 2001, a hospice was created to meet the needs of those in palliative care with no place to call home.
http://www.ottawamission.com

Tuesday April 22, 2025

Rick Carrol

Senior Pastor PORTICO Community Church Rick Carrol is a both a pastor and counselor who served in the greater Toronto area for the past 20 years. He holds a master’s degree in psychology and a bachelor’s degree in theology. Carrol is currently the senior pastor at PORTICO Community Church in Mississauga.
http://www.porticocanada.ca/

Monday April 21, 2025

Harvey Satewas Gabriel

Harvey was born in Kanesatake. His Mohawk name means "of the words". Harvey is a fluent Mohawk speaker. His parents were both Mohawks and fluent speakers. His father's clan was Turtle and his mother's clan was a Bear. In 1967 Harvey married and he and his wife Susan have four beautiful children and six beautiful grandchildren. Harvey worked off the reserve for 47 years as a die specialist, die designer and assistant estimator. He never left his community to work elsewhere who he commuted to work in Montreal every day. In 1982 Harvey was chosen by the clan mother to sit on Council on the Hereditary Clan system at the time. In 1991 when the system changed to an election system he was elected again on two different occasions. It has always been Harvey's ambition to translate the Bible in his language, the reason for this may be to keep the tradition his great grandfather Sose Onasakenrat-Joseph Swan who translated the four gospels in Mohawk. In January 1999 his ambition was turned to reality when Mavis Etienne asked him to join the group to translate II Corinthians, and from there he has translated 25 books from the Old Testament and 23 from the New Testament.