Welcome to Season 8 Episode 95, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Kim chats with Jennifer Thornton from Global Aid network about the work that GAiN is doing and her own personal season of no. ______________________________ Look at the Global Aid Catalogue here - https://give.globalaid.net/catalogue.aspx?source=GM23AAW000 Gather Influence hosts: Kim Hutchins - Instagram @kimhutchins6 and @Anew.startingfresh Connect with Gather Women website: Gatherwomen.com IG: @ga...
Dec 21, 2023•37 min•Season 8Ep. 95
Welcome to Season 8 Episode 94, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Cathie Ostapchuk chats with Niki about no’s being a who or a circumstance, as well as the no’s that were handed to her, trusting God and and asking Him to affirm a yes. Nicole Williams, known to most as Niki is a Canadian speaker, Lead Pastor at Bloom Church in Regina, Saskatchewan, and the Founder of Sisters Regina. Niki has a deep passion to live for Jesus and share His love with the world, living...
Dec 20, 2023•58 min•Season 8Ep. 94
Welcome to Season 8 Episode 93, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Cathie and Anu had a fantastic conversation about her upbringing and leadership at a young age, her season of No from God and how we anticipate no’s Anu has 13 years of leadership experience with International Justice Mission (IJM). In South Asia, she served as the Director of Operations, the Director of National Interventions and the Director of Legal. During her time with IJM, Anu has worked exten...
Dec 18, 2023•50 min•Season 8Ep. 93
Welcome to Season 8 Episode 92, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Kim had a fantastic conversation with Nelly Latchman on asking God to open the right doors and close the wrong ones. Nelly Latchman is a first generation Pastor who is living her wildest dreams. She wears a lot of hats, but is overall passionate about young people beginning life outside of high school. She is a Mission Canada Campus Worker to post-Secondary students at The University of Windsor and ...
Dec 16, 2023•26 min•Season 8Ep. 82
Welcome to Season 8 Episode 91, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Cathie and Judith had a fantastic conversation about creating healthy spaces to serve, her confidence and how it was affected and how we all have road blocks. ______________________________ Connect with Judith:@heyjude777 www.connectcity.org [email protected] Gather Influence Hosts: Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk Connect with Gather Women website: Gatherwomen.com IG: @gathe...
Dec 12, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 91
Welcome to Season 8 Episode 90, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Cathie and Maureen had a fantastic conversation about our identity, Psalm 139 and how God has given her gifts and it’s okay to use them. Since 2013, Maureen has been an integral part of Youth for Christ Canada (YFC). She began her journey as the Director of HR & Partner Development, transitioned to the Director of Operations role in 2018, and was appointed as Associate National Director in July ...
Dec 09, 2023•43 min•Season 8Ep. 90
Welcome to Season 8 Episode 89, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! In this episode Kim and Meisha Watson chat about her season of No and how to discern where the no is coming from and what that means moving forward. Meisha Watson is a host, director, writer, and producer from England. She moved to Canada with her family at 14 years old with the dream of making it in showbiz. Meisha has worked in the entertainment industry since 2011. She has hosted on YTVs The Zone...
Dec 07, 2023•27 min•Season 8Ep. 89
Welcome to Season 8 Episode 087, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! In this episode Kim and Sandee chat about the challenges of publishing her writing and what her no season looked like. Sandee Macgregor, was educated and trained as a teacher, but she is also an inspired writer, and the creator and founder of the popular web site Sovereign Radiance. It is a hope-filled place for mothers where they can be encouraged with the truth of the gospel, while reminding them...
Dec 07, 2023•21 min•Season 8Ep. 87
Welcome to Season 8 Episode 88, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Cathie and Aliza Latta dive into how things did not look the way that Aliza thought they would. Writing a book at 19 and how being told yes unlocked so many things inside her heart. Aliza Latta is a writer, speaker, and pastor who is a huge fan of telling stories. Aliza creates content for Canada’s largest youth conference, Change Conference, and is a church planter in Ontario, Canada at Mountainsid...
Dec 07, 2023•47 min•Season 8Ep. 88
Welcome to the vibrant start of Season 8, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! We're eager to ignite conversations that foster positivity and transformation, not just in our nation, but globally. Delve into the heartwarming and inspiring leadership journeys of some remarkable women. We're here to come alongside you, to connect, equip and mobilize you as the female church in Canada and beyond. We hope that you'll see reflections of your own experiences in ...
Nov 27, 2023•37 min•Season 8Ep. 86
This episode features an inspiring conversation with Rebecca Doner and Shireen Spencer asking how do we figure out how to do “all the things” When God is calling us to something He is often calling us to say no to something else and we are not always good at that. They talk about letting go and how we do not have to everything, we just need to be doing the things that God is calling us to do. Shireen on the danger of comparison and how it can stop us from stepping into what God has for us: “We c...
Jan 20, 2023•28 min
This episode features an inspiring conversation with Cathie Ostapchuk and Ligia Andrade all about knowing your value from God while feeling pressure to prove yourself amidst culture expectations and injustice. Ligia on what what drives her passion in this season: “Sometimes I still feel that I need to prove myself not from a place of worth. But just because of who I am - a woman and a Latina. Because I can not change those things. So, what I often do is surrender that all at the feet of Jesus an...
Jan 13, 2023•44 min
This week we wrap up our special four-part advent series on Advent by diving into the topic of peace. Rebecca sits down with her great friend and sister-in-law Lori Doner Jones to start a conversation with all of you about how we can all find Peace this Christmas season. Lori Doner Jones on Finding Peace: “I think that peace is pretty elusive in our culture right now, I think that there is a real problem with people feeling any sense of peace, and think it is because we are all striving and we a...
Dec 16, 2022•35 min
Continuing in our break from our incredible conversation with ordinary, yet extraordinary women all across Canada in our ALL THE THINGS series we move to the next week of our special Four-Part Advent Series. This week Cathie and Shelley from Operation Christmas Child sit down and talk about what it means to truly seek JOY this Christmas season. Shelley on why having joy as the focus is so important: "Galations 5 talks about joy being a fruit of the sprit. So, being spirit-filled is more the goal...
Dec 09, 2022•31 min
Continuing in our break from our incredible conversation with ordinary, yet extraordinary women all across Canada in our ALL THE THINGS series we move to the next week of our special Four-Part Advent Series. This week Rebecca and Stacy, friends and both members of the Exec. Team here at Gather Women jump into conversation about all things LOVE. Stacy on the simplicity and magnitude of God’s love: “Love is a recognition that I can’t do this on my own and that because I am sacrificially loved and ...
Dec 02, 2022•31 min
Taking a break from our incredible conversation with ordinary, yet extraordinary women all across Canada in our ALL THE THINGS series we move into a special Four-Part Advent Series. This week Cathie meets with Alyssa Esparaz from Compassion Canada and dives in to our first Advent topic of HOPE. Alyssa on Hope being a decision: “I would say yes…The people closest to me will know there have been tearful moments and conversations where you are sitting there and being like does this really make a di...
Nov 25, 2022•37 min
This episode features an inspiring conversation with Cathie Ostapchuk and Bonnie Pue all about diving into ministry and pioneering vision while balancing life as a wife and mother. If you are someone who is seeking to integrate your passion for ministry and your love of family, this episode is for you!! Bonnie on what what drives her passion in this season: “The other big piece for me is a message really around and about wholeness and about wholeness specifically in the area of sexuality and wha...
Nov 18, 2022•48 min
This episode features a great conversation with Rebecca and Kim Hutchins from North of Toronto, ON about balancing all the things they do, and how there is freedom found in realizing we should be championing one another and that we are not in competition with one another as we are all called differently and defined in Christ. That “we are all working together for God in our own way, but we are all working as one body” (Kim) Kim on the freedom of recognizing the value of all we do and our time: “...
Nov 11, 2022•29 min
This episode features a stunning conversation with Cathie and Jaclyn Weidner from just outside of Vancouver, BC. Cathie and Jaclyn dive into topics like capacity, life in different seasons and stirking balance when you feel called by God to do “all the things’. You are not going to want to miss this fun, valuable and inviting conversation! Jaclyn On the discerning of God’s direction: “It’s really learning to pause before I say “Yes” to something, to pray and to ask questions because I have had t...
Nov 04, 2022•51 min
In this first episode of Season 7 of the Gather Influence Podcast our Lead Catalyst Cathie Ostapchuk and Rebecca Doner are excited to invite you into this brand new season as we talk about ALL THE THINGS. Each conversation will dive into all the things ordinary, yet extraordinary women are doing across Canada. Season 7 will be filled with conversations with ordinary, yet extraordinary women. Whether in the marketplace, ministry, in the middle of motherhood or more, we want to connect you with ea...
Oct 28, 2022•29 min•Season 7Ep. 76
In this final episode of season 6 of the Gather Influence podcast, we will hear from Lori Doner Jones and Elena Franklin. They both talk about trusting God in all things. Lori Doner Jones attends Springvale Church, located in Stouffville and is the Lead of Women’s Ministry there. She is also the founder a ministry called REVIVE, which endeavours to provide women who are called to teach and speak an opportunity, and a platform to encourage and uplift other women, both online and in-person. ...
Jun 10, 2022•24 min
In this episode, Elena Haskell interviews Rebecca Sherbino (The Raw Carrot co-founder) about how she influenced her most. Elena Haskell is an enthusiastic and relationship-oriented person. She has lived in India, Australia and has spent time in Germany and on First Nation Reserves in Northern Ontario. After 10 years of being a stay-at-home mom to 3 wonderful (and sometimes full of drama!) girls and a husband doing a PhD, Elena felt that God was calling her to be actively engaged in Christian min...
May 27, 2022•14 min
In this episode, first you will hear Stacy Mattheis speak on how we mute our voice. Stacy lives in Red Deer, Alberta with her husband Tyler and the last of their three children. Stacy homeschooled all three, and is now discovering what the middle season of life is like. She has served in many different areas of ministry in her local church from Women’s Ministry, technical teams, spiritual formation, family ministry, and joined the Executive Team of Gather Women in 2020. She values unity, a...
May 13, 2022•25 min
In this episode, first you will hear Kaitlyn Cey and Jocelyn Freeman have a conversation on Living Creatively with the Holy Spirit. Jocelyn is a Pastor at Jubilee Christian Centre in Calgary, Alberta. She has become a trusted voice and mentor, teacher, and speaker. Jocelyn is known for her daring and creative speaking style. She isn’t afraid to think outside of the box to capture her audience’s attention. She is an inspirational presenter who openly shares her story and experiences. Next Elizabe...
May 06, 2022•28 min
In this episode, first you will hear Caroline Thiessen and Lauren Greene. Their conversation will help encourage other women to put their faith into action and will encourage women to walk in wholeness and freedom. How and where do you find your identity? Your true, authentic identity is solely found in Christ. When your identity is built on a firm foundation that doesn’t change and is constant you have the strength and ability to trust without borders and have the confidence to take bold ...
Apr 22, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 6
In this episode, Nicola Bartel interviews Rachelle Ashbee, Program and Outreach Services director at Mercy Canada. They discuss about: · The diversity and Commonalities of women · The Value and Voices of Women and why they matter · Women in all expressions of leadership Next, Kim Hutchins talks with Emily McDougall and Cami Greenleaf. They discuss the impact of others on their lives. They also dive into who influenced and encouraged them to grow in their walk with Jesus. Out of this conver...
Apr 08, 2022•30 min
In the first part of this episode, join Bianca Schaefer, a German-born Canadian immigrant as she interviews Lenita Abraham on her unique experiences and challenges of living life as an Indian, Christian immigrant in Canada. Lenita shares what she’s learned about how to embrace conversations regarding race and religion and discovering her true identity in Christ through the process. Next, Manyi Ebot talks with Imari Basson on the topic of unbothered which is the title of Irmari’s book comin...
Apr 01, 2022•32 min
In this episode Rebecca Doner takes you through her experience of learning to embrace her multi-vocational life. For a season she felt that all the different areas of life were in conflict and this caused her to life a fragmented life. Over time God revealed that all the places she had been called were all part of one great masterpiece of His design. Sometimes we are called to a clearly defined single lane and sometimes we are called to a four lane highway where we move in and out of lanes. What...
Mar 25, 2022•47 min
In this episode we will hear from two incredible women from the Gather Voices 2021 cohort. Joyce Chang interviews Gabrielle Phua on the topic of being wholly content. Christians are often told to be content, to be grateful for what we have. But the reality is, life happens. Sometimes we just want more or better. Sometimes we just can’t help but compare, control, and perfect. Desires are not always bad, but we need to be careful that it doesn’t change our attitude towards God, and therefore, our ...
Mar 18, 2022•35 min
On this brand new Season 6 of The Gather Influence Podcast we are talking all things voices - the female voice and how we can raise and release the female voice across Canada. Vanessa Hoyes and Cathie Ostapchuk your podcast hosts for this episode are excited to share what was the actual spur behind the launch of Gather Voices. We had our first ever curriculum cohort launch in 2021 and twenty-one girls came through the cohort and delivered messages on the Gather platform. They came through with m...
Mar 12, 2022•53 min•Season 6Ep. 66
