River East Church Podcast
River East Church
Show overview
River East Church Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 71 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 22 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 45 episodes published. Published by River East Church.
From the publisher
River East is an Anabaptist church located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.This podcast is primarily for getting our sermons out into the world, but also to provide occasional updates and info to the REC community.To get a better sense for who we are, check out our website at rivereastchurch.ca
Latest Episodes
View all 71 episodesThe Disrupting Magnetism of Resurrection — Aaron Thiessen
Held in the Magnetic Grip of Grace — Mary Anne Isaak
Pulled Through Fear to Life — Krista Neustaeder Barg
The Dirt Under Christ's Fingernails — Aaron Thiessen
Jesus Condemned - Mary Anne Isaak
March 22 - John 19:1-16a. Mary Anne explores one of the meanings of why Jesus' death matters. Through a verse by verse approach she examines the story of Jesus’ trial through the lens of Violence, asking how Jesus' death helps protect us from Violence.
Jesus and Pilate - Michael Pahl
March 15, 2026 - John 18:29-47. Michael explores the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate and the conflict between God’s reign and this world's kingdoms.
Peter's Denial - Aaron Thiessen
March 8, 2026 - John 18:12-27 Aaron re-weirds the story of Peter’s denial and suggests this story of the tragedy of a commoner was maintained to confront the cosmic order of the ancient world.
New Creation: Where Proximity is Redefined
On February 8, Mary Anne Isaak explores New Creation: Where Proximity is Redefined based on John 4:46 – 5:18. We ache to know that we are connected, grounded and headed toward hope and stability. We want to connect to a God with skin on.
New Creation: Where Shadows of Singularity Turn to the Light of Solidarity - Doug Enns
Speaking from John 3:1-21, Doug re-imagines the implications of being born from above. January 25, 2026.
New Creation: Where Barriers Give Way - Aaron Thiessen
When Jesus cleared the temple as recorded in John 2:13-25, he was acting as the Banksy of Jerusalem. January 18, 2026.
Where God is: Love Makes a Home — Mary Anne Isaak
Mary Anne Isaak will help us explore God's presence through the passage, John 1:1-18.
Where God is: Hope in the Valley of Bones — Gordon Matties
Gordon Matties explores God's presence through the passage, Ezekiel 37:1–14.
Where God is: Peace in the Furnace — Lori Matties
November 30, Lori Matties explores God's presence through the passage Daniel 3:1, 4-6, 8-20, 25-27.
May We Taste Your Peace — Mary Anne Isaak
November 16, we pray, “May We Taste Your Peace" as Mary Anne Isaak leads us through Isaiah 9:1-7.
May We Dream Your Dreams — Mary Anne Isaak
October 26, Mary Anne reflects on 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13. Solomon's temple can be viewed as the symbol of Israel's golden era, and a sign of God being with them. However this also came with significant burdens - heavy taxation and forced labor.
God Spoke First: and we mis-hear — Jeff Friesen
October 12, Jeff Friesen, director of Leadership Ministries of Mennonite Church Manitoba, reflects on 1 Samuel 3:1-21..
God Spoke First: Breaking the hoarder's spell — Mary Anne Isaak
October 5, Mary Anne reflects on Exodus 16:1-18, breaking the hoarder's spell, a reminder that God's abundance is sufficient for all.
God Spoke First: Between Home and Away — Mary Anne Isaak
September 21, Mary Anne drew our attention to the story of Jacob in Genesis 28, who, after a lifetime of scheming, had his own encounter with God. This third-generation believer's struggle highlights how God remains faithful, even when we wrestle with our own personal faith story.
God Spoke First: Bringing “Fear and Trembling”? — Paul Doerksen
September 14, Paul Doerksen spoke on the test of Abraham in Genesis 22. Earlier stories in Genesis showed that God could be trusted in the covenant he had made with Abraham, but Abraham often wavered. This time, even when faced with a deeply troubling command, Abraham trusts God completely. In response, God not only provides a resolution but also reaffirms his trustworthiness.
God Spoke First -- before the algorithm — Mary Anne Isaak
September 7, the start of a new series titled "God spoke first". Reflections on the idea that in the beginning, God spoke and creation followed. Today, artificial intelligence is also speaking—and creating—prompting new questions about its role in our lives. Mary Anne explores the importance of setting thoughtful boundaries around AI use, while emphasizing the need to prioritize and nurture human relationships in this rapidly evolving era.