Raising the Conversation Podcast S5 Ep4 - Ryan Marthinsen

Raising the Conversation Podcast S5 Ep4 - Ryan Marthinsen

From Raising the Conversation by The MacRae Centre

February 23, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

In this episode, host Joel Murphy talks with Ryan Marthinsen about his ministry and approach to faith.

Raising the Conversation Podcast continues with Season 5, brought to you by The MacRae Centre and The Futuring Hub at Acadia Divinity College. In this episode, host Joel Murphy (The Futuring Hub) has a conversation with Ryan Marthinsen, lead pastor at Priory Park Baptist Church in Guelph, ON. Ryan began his ministry with Priory in May 2023. His pastoral calling is to build intergenerational churches where children, youth, adults, and seniors together are spiritually formed and empowered to serve the Kingdom of God. Ryan lives in Guelph with his wife, Diana, and his two amazing kids. Ryan takes a rational and scientific approach to many things, which led him to originally pursue a career in computer science. This has helped him be a good dialogue partner with people who struggle with the reality of Jesus. However, his pursuit of his own authentic faith has helped him connect with God beyond the rational, and he has spent the last several years exploring contemplative approaches to faith, especially from Ignatian spirituality.

People in this episode

Guest: Ryan Marthinsen

Topics covered

  • intergenerational churches
  • spiritual formation
  • contemplative faith
  • Ignatian spirituality

Keywords

  • pastoral calling
  • computer science
  • dialogue partner
  • authentic faith

Sponsors

The MacRae Centre, The Futuring Hub

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Books & works: Raising the Conversation Podcast

Places: Guelph, ON

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