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The Story of Allison Alley
As a member of the Southridge community for more than a decade, Allison Alley has recently been appointed the future President & CEO of our global partner, Compassion ...
The Story of Jey Mbiro
Raised in one of the largest and poorest slums on the African continent, Jey Mbiro has experienced the radical transformation made possible through child sponsorship. ...
Blind Spots
The gap between the global rich and the global poor is substantial. In North America we "have" a lot, and in some parts of the world, people don't "have" nearly as muc...
Legalization & Faith | Can Christians Get High
On October 17th, consumption of marijuana will become legalized in Canada. Whatever you think of this change, we can all agree it's a smoking hot topic. So what does t...
Better-ness
We all want to be happy. But what does that really mean? Do we know what it looks like? Do we know what we're after? What if there's something better to pursue than me...
Certain-ness
When life is hard, we find ourselves asking: Why? Why me? Why this? Why now? Why, God? And the pain of uncertainty only makes the hard things harder. So what can we do...
Safe-ness
The accumulation of wealth is one of the highest goals of our society, usually out of a desire to gain safety and security for ourselves and those we love. But what do...
Sure-ness
When life presents obstacles, it can be hard to know where to turn. Difficult circumstances and decisions make us wish we had all the answers laid out in front of us, ...
Happy-ness
To be happy... It's the pursuit of nearly everyone you meet. It's even built into the fabric of our societies and constitutions. But what does it really mean? How do y...
Vision Sunday
At all our locations we will gather for this fall kick-off service and the chance to hear from our Lead Pastor, Jeff Lockyer, as he shares our vision for this next sea...
Politics
Our world feels divided as ever and the greatest chasm might be the political aisle. But rather than avoiding the political discourse, what would it look like to talk ...
Money
They say there's three things you shouldn't talk about at a party: religion, politics and money. But Jesus didn't seem scared to talk about any of them. In fact, the B...
Social Media
Over the last decade, few things have changed the world more than social media. From Facebook to Twitter to Instagram to Snapchat there's limitless possibility to post...
Mental Health
Studies show that 1/5 people experience some form of mental illness. But with such common occurrence, why is the conversation still rare? What gets in the way of talki...
Addiction
Human beings are creatures of habit. Structure, routine and repetition help us navigate the world. But what happens when our habits get out of control? Where can we tu...
I Need to Fear God
Where will you be 10 seconds after you die? It's a question that can spark fear and uncertainty in an instant. And for some, this is the question of faith that drives ...
I Have to Feel Bad
For some, a life of faith equals a life of failure; always feeling bad cause you're never good enough. It feels like at best, God is disappointed with us, or at worst,...
I Have to Prove My Worth
For many people, the gospel is supposed to make people religious. People who truly follow Jesus are devoted to attending Sunday services, volunteering at church, and m...
True Or False
The word "gospel" means "good news." But a lot of times in faith, religion and church, it seems like it's all designed to make us feel bad? What's the deal with that? ...
All In
Not only is the church for everyone, but we believe the church needs everyone. We've said before that it takes everyone's help to help everyone. And that's especially ...
#MeToo
Approximately 17,700,000 women have reported a sexual assault since 1998. If that's not sad enough, there's still countless others who have felt the need to stay silen...
Be BRAVE
Is God a man? Not according to the Bible... So in an historically male-dominated environment like the church, how we can learn to tap into the maternal nature of God? ...
Single Minded
In the church, "single" often feels like "second class." But the truth is, many, if not most people, will spend more of their lives single than coupled. So how can we ...
Are All Religions The Same?
Some have said "all roads lead up the mountain," and when you look at religions today, they can feel pretty much the same. All seem to be mixed with a bit of good, a b...
Extend Resurrection
If Jesus has really been raised from the dead, then that really changes everything. Not just for us, but for everyone; for the whole world. What if the end of Jesus' s...
Explore Resurrection
This much we know: dead people don't become alive again. Yet, the entire Christian faith rests on this single claim. What do you do with that? How can someone believe ...
Experience Resurrection
That moment that changes everything. When it seemed like it was all over. And then suddenly... astonishing news. A turning point, the beginning of an era where everyth...
Fresh Start - Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is a high point for the church: a day to celebrate our hope and faith in resurrection. But is this just an ancient tradition? Is it anything more than a ...
Mockable Messiah - Good Friday
Good Friday can be a bit perplexing. To some, it's nothing more than a strange tradition marking the death of a religious figure. To others, it seems a powerful symbol...
The Powerful
We're constantly being influenced. When we're aware of it and when we're not, the powers and pressures of culture, relationships, and responsibilities shape our lives....
