Wineskins podcast is designed to help you explore how to follow Jesus faithfully, be empowered by the Holy Spirit, and share the love of the Father. Our hope is that these conversations will enable deep discipleship and flourishing churches as we together announce the kingdom God in diverse contexts.
S2E5 | People of the Way | Pilgrimage in Suffering
David Ruis talks with Daoud Saeed of the Windsor Vineyard about his journey from Sudan to Canada—and the ways that journey has shaped his understanding of what it means to be a person of the Way. Having lived through and fled war in his homeland, Daoud learned to trust God and practice the teachings of Jesus in circumstances where faith could not remain merely theoretical.
As an immigrant, artist, graphic designer and web developer, Daoud brings a perspective that enriches our understanding of what it means to follow Jesus together in Canada. His story challenges us to think about discipleship not simply as something we believe, but as a way of life we learn to practice—especially when the road is difficult.
11 Sept 2026
S2E4 | Meekness in a World of Power | People of the Way
What does it mean to be People of the Way in a time when the Church is being invited to rediscover what it means to follow Jesus?
Recorded live at Vineyard Canada's Gather event in Calgary in 2025, David Ruis sits down with David Ross, a leader from Epic Vineyard Church, who also is a professor at Alberta Bible College, and an emerging theologian in the Vineyard movement. Through his writing on his blog 'Renewing Renewal' and his work in the classroom and local church, David has a particular passion for bringing together Scripture, theology, Christian tradition and the life of the Spirit.
Together, the Davids explore what it means to be a People of the Way—to move beyond simply holding beliefs about Jesus and toward a life shaped by his teachings, his character and his way of being in the world. Ross addresses God using foolishness to shame the wise, how hypocrisy being exposed in the Church clarifies the Way of Jesus, and what surrender actually looks like in seasons of suffering. Their conversation invites us to consider how theology and discipleship belong together, and how following Jesus is both something we think deeply about and something we must practice.
A quick note about the recording: this conversation was recorded live, in a room full of people—including quite a few children! So you may hear some of the beautiful ambient noise of a gathered community at the beginning of the recording. Hang in there—the room settles as the conversation gets underway, and the audio improves considerably. We decided that a little evidence of children being present was worth keeping in order to preserve the reality of the gathering.
2 Apr 2026
S2E3 | The Way Matters | People of the Way
Carol Lovejoy and David Ruis continue their dialogue about what it means to be a "People of the Way", especially in terms of how we relate to Jesus as a person, rather than using His name for power. What can their collective wisdom teach us about our own identity in Christ, the difference between power and authority, and learning to walk in the way of Jesus? This episode dives deep on what's in a name, God's authority and presence on earth, how the land remembers, and a whole lot more. You might want to listen twice!
6 Mar 2026
S2E2 | Life in Jesus | People of the Way
In this second conversation, Carol Lovejoy and David Ruis dig into the importance of story - locating our personal stories within God's story and learning to really live in the present. It's tempting to live with the backward glance or the future driving us, but to really practice being a people of the Way we need to embody the teachings of Jesus in our everyday lives. Let this conversation challenge you with what is real.
6 Feb 2026
S2E1 | People of the Way | Walking in Truth
When an octogenarian Indigenous elder and the National Director of Vineyard Canada sit down for a chat, truth bombs begin to fly! Carol Lovejoy is part of our national team, and she graciously agreed to share her wisdom with us. In this first of three episodes, Carol Lovejoy and David Ruis explore what it means to be a "People of the Way" following Jesus on the ancient path He invites us to journey in truth.
14 Jun 2023
Church Structure Matters
It’s easy to minimize the necessity of church structure, or to simply think of it as a “necessary evil”, but what if there’s no healthy ecclesiology without church structure? When we minimize the administration of leadership as less valuable or spiritual than other gifts in the body of Christ, we cause harm to the Church. On this final episode of our first series we get into the pragmatics of how these episodes get on the ground in local church structure. Our goal is healthy leaders of healthy churches…we hope you expand the conversation!
For more resources and to learn more about Vineyard Canada, check out www.vineyard.ca
17 May 2023
Confession & Responsibility
Everywhere you turn these days there are exposés of church leaders’ sin. In this episode David and Joyce unpack the value and pragmatics of confession as a healthy discipleship practice for all Christians, but especially for leaders in the Church. What would it look like for us to grow in confession as a way to better shoulder our leadership responsibilities and see the Church flourish? If you’ve ever felt like confession is scary, weak, should be private, is meant only for really bad sin, or is a practice just for the Catholics...then this episode is for you!
For more resources, visit www.vineyard.ca
27 Apr 2023
Power & Authority
With so many examples of unhealthy uses of power in the Church today it's tempting to get discouraged and not wrestle with what healthy leadership is supposed to look like. In this episode David and Joyce unpack a lot of scripture as a deep dive into our theology of power. They explore how our practices of leadership must be rooted to the way of Jesus as we exercise the authority He has given us. We hope you join the conversation!
For more resources, visit www.vineyard.ca
15 Mar 2023
Discernment & Calling
A major weakness in the Church today is our lack of understanding and enacting discernment. Individualism clouds our understanding of calling and impedes healthy church leadership more than we might realise! David Ruis and Joyce Rees unpack scripture, some great stories, and explain from their vantage point why the future of healthy churches is absolutely dependent on leaders who have solid discernment practices and a biblical understanding of calling.
Find show notes here: https://www.vineyard.ca/index.php?action=resources;id=62
10 Feb 2023
The Holy Spirit
Have you ever witnessed an unhealthy desire for power in the Church? Or maybe you’re a leader who has who’s wrestled with the ebb and flow of the Spirit, or how to best facilitate healthy ministry time in your community. On this episode we get the conversation going, exploring the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit, the evidence of the Spirit in and through the Church, and revisit our understanding of how God speaks and moves among us.
For more resources, visit www.vineyard.ca
10 Feb 2023
The Church
Welcome to Wineskins! On this first episode our National Director, David Ruis and Resource Coordinator, Joyce Rees unpack the essence of the Church, exploring both why and how Jesus established the Church and what it means to experience adversity and still flourish as the people of God. They also unpack why we’re launching this podcast and our hope for building healthy churches. We’d love it if you joined the conversation! Have a listen.
For more resources, visit www.vineyard.ca
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