<p>In today’s episode, Phil Reinders invites us into a pastoral journey shaped by a deep conviction: Canada is his mission field. Drawing from decades of ministry across Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, Phil reflects on what evangelism and discipleship look like in a culture that has rapidly shed its Christian memory.</p><p>We explore why many people today are drawn not to novelty, but to the ancient paths of Christian formation, and how historic practices, when lived communally, can form resilient disciples in a fragmented age. At the heart of the conversation is Habitus Community, a shared rule of life community designed to strengthen local churches by helping ordinary Christians practice a coherent way of life with God.</p><p>This conversation is an invitation to pastors and leaders who are longing for deeper formation, sustainable rhythms, and a renewed love for the local church.</p><p>In this conversation, Jason and Phil explore:</p><ul><li>Why Phil understands his calling as being a missionary to Canada, and what that means in a post-Christian culture,</li><li>The hunger for ancient Christian practices in a world that promises freedom but delivers fragmentation,</li><li>How a shared rule of life can form ordinary disciples through daily, weekly, and communal rhythms,</li><li>The origin and vision of Habitus, and why community is essential for spiritual practices to endure,</li><li>Rediscovering love for the local church, not as an ideal, but as a gift God uses to form us.</li></ul><p>Phil speaks with clarity, humility, and a deep love for the Church. His reflections invite pastors to slow down and believe that faithfulness, lived together, still bears worthwhile fruit in our time.</p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.habituscommunity.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠Habitus Community</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Seeking-Gods-Face-Praying-Through/dp/1592557686" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Phil’s Book: Seeking God’s Face: Praying with the Bible through the Yea</a>r</li></ul><p><strong>Partners</strong></p><ul><li>We couldn’t do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and <a href="https://www.thepastorate.ca/give" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠give⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church</a>.</li><li>Contact <a href="https://generis.com/team/jon-wright" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">John Wright at Generis</a> for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church.</li></ul>