For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/derekholser/ Purchase the books: 1. Bryce and the Lost Pearl (Lightglider Origins Book 1) here: https://amzn.to/49IWEvO 2. Tambika and the Shield of Wisdom (Lightglider Origins Book 2) here: https://amzn.to/3LUvfgs As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired November 12, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Collaborator or competition? Trusted friend or backstabbing rival? Bestselling author Natalie Runion flips the script on narratives that keep us from enjoying God’s design for female friendships. Even women in the Church often find it hard to trust—or like—other women. But when we see one another as a refuge, rather than an enemy, we can delight in God’s life-giving design for sacred sisterhood. In I Don’t Even Like Women, Natalie Runion shows us how meaningful female friendships not only foster spiritual growth, they equip women to live out their calling with boldness and joy. You’ll find yourself in these pages as Natalie: Breaks down the lies that distance us from other women Validates the reality of past trauma and equips us to find healing Shares stories (with a good dose of humor!) that help us move beyond insecurities, fear of rejection, and the comparison game Offers practical help for strengthening current relationships and building new ones When we take apart our own false narratives and assumptions, we see that spiritually enriching, healthy friendships are essential to the Body of Christ. A refreshing recognition of how God made each of us in His image—and not only likes us but cherishes us—I Don’t Even Like Women focuses on how the unique experiences of women can unify us rather than divide us—for the good of God’s Kingdom. Purchase "I Don't Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood", here: https://amzn.to/3JfIWWo As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired November 12, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

We are all on a journey to find fulfillment. Our human nature leads us to look for happiness in everything from food, fun and fame but there is only One who can satisfy. Care and singer-songwriter (and now children's book author) Jimmy Needham discuss how we are each called to embark on a quest to a life of lasting joy with Jesus. Jimmy also shares how he and his family approach Halloween as a day to be on mission for the Gospel. For more information, visit https://www.jimmyandkelly.com/ Purchase "The Quest for the Best: A Story About the Things We Search for vs. the Satisfaction God Offers", here: https://amzn.to/42RN85v As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired November 05, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Stop Saying "I'm Fine" When You're Not Are you ready to break the cycle of stress, anxious thoughts, and surface-level solutions. As a Christian Life Coach, Darla has worked with hundreds of women-and a few wise men-who were overwhelmed, stuck, and tired of pretending everything was okay. When Darla was told she might have rheumatoid arthritis, she went on a journey. She focused on healing, mindset, and whole-life wellness. That decision didn't just change her health, it changed her life's purpose. Now, Darla helps others do the same. I'm Fine. Really? walks you through simple, life-giving shifts that help: Understand what's really behind the stress you feel Release emotional weight that's been holding you back Build healthier thoughts, habits, and relationships Embrace peace, even in the midst of life's chaos If you're ready to stop living on autopilot and start creating a life that feels calm, connected, and full of purpose-open this book and discover how to step into the life you were meant to live. Purchase "I'm Fine. Really?: Moving From Stress and Anxiety to Peace and Calm", here: https://amzn.to/42LROtz As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired November 05, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

If not for Bonnie, Eric would never have been introduced to Jesus or known the love of his life. Bonnie was both the woman he wanted and the witness he needed to find his Savior and his ultimate peace. Read the true story of how this Jewish man met his future bride and his Creator in "The Table Is Already Set." “I will love Bonnie forevermore for sharing the greatest gift to mankind with me. If not for Bonnie, I would have remained unreconciled with my Creator and dangerously lost. I thank the Lord for Bonnie boldly witnessing to me!” ~ Eric G. Burstock Excerpt from the Book "Then Bonnie proceeded to share the Gospel, which was foreign territory for me because I was Jewish. As Jews, we were still awaiting the Messiah, yet Bonnie said she worshipped the Jewish Messiah who had already come–and was actually coming back again. To say the least, I was confused, but at the same time, I was very curious as to what she meant. Being Jewish, I didn't understand why this sweet young Christian lady was so confidently claiming that her Messiah was the same as my Messiah. I have to admit, I was intrigued by what she had to say..." (pg. ii–iii). Purchase "The Table is Already Set: A Beautiful Love Story Between a Jewish Man and a Christian Woman", here: https://amzn.to/47cNJjk As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 29, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Gladiators, swords and Roman history. What would it have been like for a Roman guard to watch over the Apostle Paul while he wrote the letter to Romans? Care and bestselling author Marty Machowski discuss what it means to be a “steward of The Sword” and the importance of passing on a faith legacy to your family. For more information, visit https:https://martymachowski.com/ Purchase "The Sword: Magnus and the Mystery of Romans", here: https://amzn.to/46Wcdi7 As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 29, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Do you, or does someone you know, have cancer? Do you want to know how you can help make this rollercoaster ride a little easier? Jim did it well. Leaning on God, Jim strived to keep humour and normalcy in everyday life. He walked through the things he was losing with his family, preparing them for the future. Are you doing it well? Purchase "Doing It Well: Walking through Cancer with Hope", here: https://amzn.to/48v55dH As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 22, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Wallace Whale loves his home in the warm blue sea near the green island where he and Mama sing, eat, sleep, and play. But one day, Mama tells him about a big change―they’re leaving for a long journey North! Wallace is worried and has so many questions: What will the North be like? Will he be okay? As they swim into the unknown, Mama gently reminds Wallace: Wherever you go, whatever you do, God’s love follows you. Counselor Darby A. Strickland uses the story of Wallace along with Psalm 139 to help parents and caregivers walk with children through big changes and the questions that come with those changes. A special section at the end of the book helps parents and caregivers guide their children through accepting their new situation and uses biblical truths to reassure children that God’s love never changes. For more information, visit https://www.darbystrickland.com/ Purchase "A Big Change Happened: Helping Children through Upheaval", here: https://amzn.to/493JZ6f As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 22, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

What does it mean for teens today to have a community that is centered on Jesus? In a digital world, young people hunger for meaningful relationships. Care and author and church-planter Robert Thune discuss what qualities make a Christian community and what keeps us from having genuine relationships. They also look at what it means to live on mission together as the body of Christ and the freedom that comes from it. Robert H. Thune, MA, is founding and lead pastor of Coram Deo Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He is the author of Gospel Eldership, Gospel Training for Deacons, the coauthor of The Gospel-Centered Life and The Gospel-Centered Community, and the creator of the Daily Liturgy podcast. In addition to his work as a pastor and writer, he helps to lead a classical Christian school, coaches and trains church leaders, and serves on the Council of The Gospel Coalition. For more information, visit https://www.bobthune.com/ Purchase "The Gospel-Centered Community for Teens: Study Guide with Leader's Notes", here: https://amzn.to/3W0VP9A As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 15, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

How Churches of Every Size Can Create Inclusive Ministry Spaces for People with Disabilities An estimated one in 5 households has a child with a disability. Many of these families miss out on church due to a lack of physical or social accommodations. And while ministry leaders want to help, they often don’t know how to with limited space, budget, and trained volunteers. Churches must understand the challenges that disability families face so they can remove barriers to biblical fellowship. Sandra Peoples, a disability ministry consultant and professor, has equipped hundreds of churches, large and small, to reach children and teens who have various cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral and mental health diagnoses. Caring for disabled family members of her own, she understands what it takes to create a welcoming, inclusive space that supports children with a variety of diagnoses into adulthood. Through expert advice and practical examples, she shows ministry leaders how they can make their spaces―and the gospel―accessible to all. Practical: Features creative ways that churches can adapt their teaching style, classrooms, safety policies, and more to accommodate special needs families Written by an Experienced Consultant and Professor: Peoples draws from her years of expertise as well as her personal experience as a caregiver A Great Resource for Churches and Families: Ideal for pastors and volunteers in children’s ministry, family ministry, disability ministry, and more, as well as parents of children with disabilities Addresses a Variety of Needs: Including Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related issues Includes a Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada Purchase "Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families", here: https://amzn.to/45LkOnf As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 15, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Valerie Ellis is a children’s book author, speaker, and co-founder of the multi-author blog Our Everyday Parables, which offers book reviews and parenting resources for families pursuing faith and compassion. Writing books at the intersection of faith and fun, Valerie is a certified teacher passionate about helping kids and parents connect with God and each other in the everyday moments. Valerie is a member of MOPS/MOMSnext, SCBWI, and the Texas Library Association. She is a nonprofit consultant, trainer, and grant proposal writer in the Houston area, where she lives with her husband and kids. For more information, visit OurEverydayParables.com and ValerieEllis.com. You can also connect with Valerie at @iamvalerieellis on your favorite social platform. Purchase "Wild Faith Devotional for Kids: 52 Amazing Animals That Point to One Great God", here: https://amzn.to/3W2k4nJ As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 08, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Do you long for a life filled with joy? You're not alone-joy is a desire shared by everyone. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be people of joy, even in the midst of trials and suffering. When we look at the early church in the New Testament, we see a community marked by overflowing joy, despite facing intense persecution and societal pressures. They were a people marked by joy. But what about today? Does joy still mark Christians in the twenty-first century? Too often, we find ourselves weighed down by anxiety, depression, anger, and discontentment-far from the joy that should define us. What has happened to the joy that once set believers apart? What about you? Does joy mark your life, or have other struggles taken its place? In this book, we'll dive into Scripture to uncover the root of our joy deficit and seek practical ways to restore joy to our lives, even during challenging times. My prayer is that, after reading this, you will be equipped to cultivate lasting joy and live the joy-filled life God has always intended for you. Purchase "Marked by Joy: Discovering the Joy that Defined the First Believers", here: https://amzn.to/4myNw0f As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 08, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

When it comes to being bullied, witnessing someone being bullied, or treating others well, God's love and wisdom can help discern how to act in any situation. Care speaks with licensed professional counselor Julie Lowe about the ways parents may inadvertently be making the situation worse. She warns about the consequences of misusing the "bullying" label and category, and helps guide parents on when their child can be a light in the world or when the may need to separate their child from a harmful friend. Julie Lowe, MA, is a faculty member at CCEF and a licensed professional counselor with nearly twenty years of counseling experience. Julie is also a registered play therapist and has developed a play therapy office at CCEF to better serve families, teens, and children. Julie is the author of Child Proof and Building Bridges, as well as the mini books Helping Your Anxious Child and Teens and Suicide. Julie and her husband, Greg, have six children and serve as foster and adoptive parents. Purchase "Gus Gets Badgered: When You Meet a Bully", here: https://amzn.to/3KjihIs As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 01, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

God has built us for connection and your destiny and success is intertwined with your relational life. Ten Men was written to help men define and find their God-given tribe. Author Doug Reed walks readers through ten special relationships that David had with other men in his life and he'll explain how we need fight against our weaknesses and shortcomings by helping each other. Join Brock as he chats with Author Doug K. Reed on "Ten Men: The Rich Connections Every Man Needs (A Study of King David)". Purchase "Ten Men: The Rich Connections Every Man Needs (A Study of King David)", here: https://amzn.to/3JwUrbU As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 01, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

For far too long, conventional approaches have overlooked Africa’s spiritual dimensions. Join Brock as he chats with international development practitioner (and Ottawa’s own!) Solowon Diana Gimba on "The Three Pillars That Make Nations Develop: Nigeria In Focus". Purchase "The Three Pillars That Make Nations Develop", here: https://amzn.to/4oTk7Qb As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 17, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Purchase "Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle", here: https://amzn.to/4gkVqZ0 As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 10, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Purchase "From Rocking Horse to Rocking Chair", here: https://amzn.to/4mTBQ8u As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 10, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Purchase "Loved No Matter What ", here: https://amzn.to/4mZFIVb As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 3, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Hear Brock Tozer's discussion with Charlene N. Bigirimana, author of "The Woman Of Faith". Purchase "The Woman Of Faith", here: https://amzn.to/467sj7P As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 3, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Purchase "God's Little Oceanographer", here: https://amzn.to/3FFQ9NM As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired June 18, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca