A 1Life Podcast

1Life Collective•crc1life.ca

Religion & Spirituality

Christianity

A monthly podcast exploring lives that illuminate each of the five callings of the church

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Episodes

Using Your Gifts: A Conversation with Heather Postma

For our final episode of the season, Erik sits down with Heather Postma to talk about her journey from Ontario to serve as women’s pastor at New Life Christian Reformed ... Read more »

May 28, 2026

Recognizing the Good: Seeing God’s Work Across Cultures

This month, Erik sits down with Fred Reitsma by Smithers, BC to talk about his recent mission trip to Sierra Leone, where he joined their Synod, visited church plants, and ... Read more »

Apr 30, 2026•33 min

Faith, Forests, and Stewardship: A Conversation with Bart Vanderkamp

Erik sits down with Bart van derkamp—a longtime member of Ladner Christian Reformed Church and former UBC forestry professor—to reflect on a life shaped by faith, forests, and faithful stewardship. ... Read more »

Mar 26, 2026•34 min

A Culture of Care: Rethinking Worship Leadership

What does healthy worship leadership actually look like? Josephine Wong, worship pastor at Tapestry Richmond, shares how she empowers leaders, guards against ethical burnout, and bridges tradition with contemporary practice. ... Read more »

Feb 26, 2026•46 min

Creeds, Community, and the Quiet Power of Humility

Erik sits down with Dan Schultz, pastor of Duncan Christian Reformed Church, to explore his journey from sports ministry to solo pastoring on Vancouver Island. Together they talk about using ... Read more »

Jan 29, 2026•33 min

Created to Create: Marianne & George in Church Art & Worship

This month, Erik sat down with Marianne & George Vandelft to explore how visual art and art installations shape the worship life of the Church. From their faith journey and ... Read more »

Dec 25, 2025•59 min

Cindy Verbeek from A Rocha: Creation Care as Discipleship

This month, Erik sat down with Cindy from A Rocha for a rich, hope-filled conversation about what it meant for her to follow Jesus through caring for creation. From her ... Read more »

Nov 18, 2025•47 min

Kim Purdy on Walking with Indigenous People: Faith, Identity, and Healing

In this heartfelt episode, Kim sits down with Erik to share her powerful journey of faith, identity, and reconciliation. Adopted into a Dutch family and raised alongside Indigenous siblings, Kim ... Read more »

Oct 30, 2025•39 min

Gord Houweling on Farm Realty & Faithful Stewardship

In this episode, we sit down with Gord Houweling to talk about how faith, farming, and real estate intersect in his life and calling. Gord shares his journey, the joys ... Read more »

Sep 25, 2025•43 min

Wilma van der Leek on Scripture, Silence, and Spiritual Longing (Part 2)

This month, Erik sits down with Wilma van der Leek for Part 2 of their interview. In this next chapter, Wilma unpacks the value of immersing yourself in the Psalms, ... Read more »

Jul 30, 2025•40 min

Wilma van der Leek on Scripture, Silence, and Spiritual Longing (Part 1)

This month, Erik sits down with Wilma van der Leek for Part 1 of their interview. In this rich and deeply personal conversation, Wilma reflects on a lifelong love of ... Read more »

Jun 25, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 9

The Deconstruction of Faith in Canada with Peter Schuurman

This month, Erik sits down with Dr. Peter Schuurman—author, sociologist, and Executive Director of Global Scholars Canada—for a deep and reflective conversation about faith, doubt, and the quiet process of ... Read more »

May 29, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 9

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