All Episodes
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The Antagonist
We've all been there; on the verge of hopelessness; when it seems like there's nowhere to turn, nowhere to run, and no way out. Because of mistakes we've made or steps...
The Antihero
We've all done it. Wanting to be the hero. Wanting to make the grade. Wanting to live up to the highest expectations. Our own. But we've all dropped the ball a time or...
The Protagonist
At the centre of every great story is a protagonist. But the greatest stories are about the heart and not just the who. So why did Jesus really end up on the cross? Wh...
The Followers
The night before he died, Jesus shared a meal with his closest followers. Ever since then, billions of people over thousands of years have looked to this meal for sign...
The Unsung
An unlikely character fulfilling an unlikely act that was mostly un-liked by the people around her. What can we learn from her story and where might it connect with ou...
I'm Spiritual, So Why Church?
Interest in organized religion is decreasing while interest in spirituality seems as common as ever. It begs the question: if I'm spiritual, do I really need religion?...
The Presence of the Party
Faith and parties; opposing forces or a perfect match? How can parties change the way we think about God? And what does God think of parties? At the end of the day, wh...
The Point of the Party
There can be lots of reasons to celebrate: a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation or a milestone achievement. But is there such a thing as a party for "no good reaso...
The Power of the Party
What’s the best way to share the love of Jesus? Invite someone to church? Give them a Bible? What about throwing a party? Maybe more than anything else, Jesus was know...
How Can I Grow Spiritually?
At the outset of a new year, we tend to think of resolutions, goals and fresh starts. From diets to habits to relationships, we consider how life might be better in th...
New Year's Eve
We hope you'll join us on New Year's Eve as we host a morning service at 10:00am in each of our locations. As we get ready to turn the calendar, we look forward to cel...
Christmas At Southridge
You're invited to celebrate Christmas at Southridge. Whether you've been to church before or are new to the idea, we hope you'll join us for a fun and meaningful exper...
Every Single Deed
We're constantly faced with choices and sometimes it's hard to know how to make the right one. So how do we choose hope? How do we choose kindness and love? Where do w...
Everyone's Deeds
Ghandi, Mandela, Theresa... Those are the names of difference-makers. But what about me? How does one seemingly insignificant person make any difference in a world of ...
Everyday Deeds
In his 1937 novel The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien is famously quoted as writing: "It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts ...
Race Relations
Starting Point are services with topics for anyone who may be new to church and faith, specifically in mind. Each time we plan these, we consider: what topic could we ...
Bucket List
The "bucket list": the goals, dreams, and experiences we want to cross off before we kick the bucket. These are the things that define us. These are the things we spen...
Good Returns
From real estate to RRSP's, we all want a good return on our investment. But how can we invest our time, talents and treasures to ensure the best return when the time ...
Ready or Not
For anyone who has planned or helped plan a wedding, the details are endless and the deadlines can be stressful. But the anticipation is thrilling. What if life was mo...
Apocalypse... Now?
From billboards to movies, some seem to think that the end is near and apocalypse is now. But is the end really in sight? Can anyone know when and how it will all go d...
Faithful to the End
Sometimes life's a you know what... But shouldn't following Jesus make it easier? Or does it? What happens when the going gets tough in a life of faith? What's it take...
Sign of the Times
There's a lot that's happened around our world in the last few months: hurricanes, earthquakes and nuclear conflicts to name a few. It might cause some to think that w...
The Invitation to Purpose
The next job, the next relationship, the next gadget, the next upgrade to my status or lifestyle... Is this all there is to life? Are these the only things worth livin...
The Invitation to People
Like turning on your cell phone after getting off a plane, we're all searching for connection; for a true experience of authenticity and belonging with the people we l...
The Invitation to Presence
Deep inside, we all long for something more: a feeling of transcendence, a sense of the divine, a connection to God. But in reality, God often seems far away, out of r...
The Invitation of Jesus
If someone asked you what it means to have faith in Jesus, what would you say? That it's based on outdated rules and religious routines? That it's nothing more than a ...
Vision Sunday
September marks the end of summer, but a new season at Southridge. You won't want to miss Vision Sunday on September 10th as we come together to be inspired and ignite...
Power-Full
Have you ever felt helpless? Like you're too small, too weak, or too insignificant? Maybe when you think about God, you feel this even more. But what if God sees somet...
Faith-Full
Sometimes life has more questions than answers leaving you full of doubt and confusion. So where can we turn when we get pushed out of our comfort zone? How can we sta...
Peace-Full
Busy, anxious, and stressful. Sound familiar? Our world moves at a pace that makes stress seem like a necessity. But does it have to be this way? Are stress-balls our ...
