LifeLinks Leadership Podcast

Fueling a Passion for Worship: A Conversation with Margaret Graham

Ian Byrd, Team Leader of LifeLinks International, interviews Margaret Graham - worship leader and song writer from Calgary, Alberta - about her heart for worship; the biggest changes she’s seen in worship ministry through the years; the high importance of raising up the next generation of leaders; and the songs and training materials she’s developed to bless and equip the Body of Christ. Margaret’s passion for worshipping Jesus is contagious and this podcast will leave you both encouraged and stirred.

Equipping the Church for Justice: Real Steps, Real Impact (ft. Erin Delamont)

Ian Byrd, Apostolic Team Leader of LifeLinks International, interviews Erin Delamont, the Western Canada Church Partnership Lead for International Justice Mission (IJM) about the high importance of Christians engaging in matters of social justice. With authenticity and an obvious passion for the work she does, Erin shares practical ways believers can get involved while also relating exciting stories of church engagement and how IJM is making a big difference among the downtrodden and oppressed in our world.

Strengthening the "First Flock": The Christian Leader's Marriage Under Pressure (ft. Caleb Simonyi-Gindele)

Ian Byrd, Apostolic Team Leader of LifeLinks International, interviews Caleb Simonyi-Gindele, Co-founder and Clinical Director of Therapevo Counselling Inc., about how to navigate some of the common challenges leadership marriages encounter, such as: competing demands, the pursue-withdrawal cycle, and temptation to be unfaithful. This episode will provide much needed understanding and practices so couples can avoid these pitfalls and thrive. 

Paying Attention to Emotions: God’s Gift for Spiritual Maturity (ft. Bill Clem)

In part two, Pastor Kevin Beeson and Pastor Bill Clem discuss the role of emotions in discipleship and leadership. While often ignored or allowed to control us, emotions are God-given tools for spiritual formation. This episode helps leaders engage them biblically to deepen discipleship and strengthen leadership.

Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Resting in Christ, Responding with Wisdom (ft. Bill Clem)

Pastor Kevin Beeson sits down with Pastor Bill Clem to explore the connection between emotional intelligence and healthy leadership. They discuss how leaders can grow in self-awareness, cultivate holy curiosity, and respond with empathy rather than defensiveness. Bill highlights the importance of leading from our true identity in Christ rather than productivity.

Creating a Culture That Comforts the Grieving (ft. Shirley Thiessen)

Ian Byrd, Apostolic Team Leader of LifeLinks International, interviews Shirley Thiessen, Co-founder of Corner Bend Grief Ministries and author of The Little Black Funeral Dress, regarding the vital lessons she learned about grieving after experiencing a devastating family loss. Shirley discusses the principles she now uses to help individuals and churches develop a healthy culture and properly care for those experiencing their own grief and pain.

Desperate Discipleship (ft. Boyd Hopkins)

Ian Byrd, Apostolic Team Leader of LifeLinks International, interviews Pastor Boyd Hopkins of Spoken Word Ministries (affiliated with LifeLinks) about some of the tools he's developed for discipling and helping people in the most vulnerable and challenging parts of their lives - such as porn, anger, and unforgiveness.

How to Begin Activating Young Adults (ft. Frank & Jody Hackett)

Ian Byrd, Apostolic Team Leader of LifeLinks International, interviews Pastor Frank and Jody Hackett of Connect Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, about how and why their church’s young adult ministry has exploded in growth over the last few years.

(We apologize in advance for some audio difficulties we had during the podcast. We did our best to minimize them and hope you still enjoy what is an amazingly insightful interview with two incredible people.)

A Journey of Prophetic Development (ft. Diane Harrison)

Ian Byrd, Apostolic Team Leader of LifeLinks International interviews Diane Harrison, Equipping Prophet and LifeLinks Prophetic Co-ordinator, about how she grew in prophetic ministry through the years and the dynamic resources she’s created to help others do the same.

Creating a Dynamic Prayer Culture (ft. Des & Cheryl Klingspon)

Ian Byrd, Team Leader of LifeLinks International, talks with Pastors Des and Cheryl Klingspon of Yorkton, Saskatchewan about the insights they’ve gleaned from years of successfully leading and cultivating prayer ministry in their local church.