Paul Baloche's All-Time Favourite Christmas Album

Care Baldwin speaks with Paul Baloche (aka “Mr. Christmas”, by his family!) on writing vertically-oriented Christmas songs for the church to sing over the holidays. Paul also shares his all-time favourite Christmas album, and the fun, family, worship dynamic Sarah Kroger will help bring on the Christmas Worship Tour, in Ottawa on November 30th.

Tune in live on CHRI to hear the interview Thursday, Novembe 23rd at 4:00 P.M. ET.

Celebrating Canadian Christian Music at the 43rd Covenant Awards

Canada's biggest Christian music awards show, the GMA Canada Covenant Awards, were held this past weekend at Bethany Church in Kitchener, Ontario.

We are grateful to be a part of this passionate and growing industry, and send our congratulations to everyone who was recognized last night.

This awards ceremony celebrates the impact God is having through Canadian Christian artists and encourages connection and pride as a community.

Here’s to another amazing year of impacting culture through music that lifts up the name of Jesus! CHRI looks forward to continuing to support Canadian artists!

See the list of 2023 winners!

Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its worries, it empties today of its strength.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she reminds us that nothing good comes from worrying about what hasn't happened yet.

"WORRYING does not empty tomorrow of its worries, it empties today of its strength."

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The power to change the world can only be found when we realize that we don’t have the power to change the world.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a quote from artist, Banksy, encouraging us to become better at resting.

"THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD CAN ONLY BE FOUND WHEN WE REALIZE THAT WE DON'T HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD."

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A Remembrance Day Special

This Saturday, tune in from 9 to 11 A.M. ET for a Remembrance Day Special on CHRI. Join Rachel as she highlights songs that represent the selfless act of Jesus, and honour those who laid down their lives for our freedom. At 11 A.M., tune in for The Last Post and the National Anthem.

Click here for ways to listen.

Gratitude Changes EVERYTHING

While you may have already celebrated Thanksgiving, the American holiday coming up is giving us another reminder to be grateful... always.

YouVersion is currently highlighting Bible studies and reading plans on the subject of Gratitude.

Check some of them out, here!

If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a quote from artist, Banksy, encouraging us to become better at resting.

"If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit."

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It's hard to see the sweater when you're only just a thread.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a quote reminding us that it's impossible to have all of the answers, but thankfully, we weren't created to bear that weight either.

"It's hard to see the sweater when you're only just a thread."

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The Power of Beauty

Does beauty have the power to change people, or even entire systems? Explore this question and more in part 5 of a multi-part blog series by 9th Hour Theatre Company about transcendent beauty.

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Every time you think you can't do something...someone else thinks they can.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she reminds us to believe in our capabilities, because if we don't, someone who believes they can will accomplish our dreams.

"Every time you think you can't do something...someone else thinks they can."

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