# What's Going on With the Church in Canada? Talking Ministry in 2026 with Jonathan Smith and Drake Farmer - Episode 433

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Podcast: [The Unstuck Church Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-church-podcast-7100908)
Published: 2026-01-28T05:01:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1573

## Resource

For years, the narrative in Canada was slow decline, polite disengagement and post-Christian skepticism. But that's not the story they're living right now. There are people from every background actually exploring faith and showing up at church. What's going on in Canada? We're doing something a little different in this episode of the podcast. Sean and Amy invited our Canadian consultants, Jonathan Smith and Drake Farmer, to introduce themselves and talk about what they're seeing in the "big C" church in Canada. In this episode, we have a conversation about the real spiritual hunger emerging across Canada, how a strong invitational culture and posture of hospitality are becoming the new front door and what to be ready with when your growth is outpacing your resources. This Episode is Sponsored by Tyndale : As ministry leaders, you are walking with people through anxiety, grief, conflict, and big questions every week. The HelpFinder Bible is a simple, practical tool to help you point them to Scripture. Its unique HelpFinder Index includes more than 100 life topics—so whether someone is struggling with stress, relationships, or doubt, you can turn straight to relevant verses that speak to their situation. Find God's answers to life's questions—check out HelpFinderBible.com . Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram .

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