Briefcase and The Barn

In this episode, I sit down with John Carpay to talk about his work defending constitutional freedoms in Canada and why he believes the country has been on a slow cultural decline for decades. John shares how he became a lawyer, what led him to found the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, and why issues like free speech, parental rights, and freedom of religion have shaped his work throug...

In this episode, I sit down with Stuart Parker for a conversation about politics, culture, purpose, and faith. Stuart shares stories from his upbringing, his involvement in politics, and how his views have changed over the years. We discuss free speech, identity politics, modern ideological movements, and why he believes many people are searching for meaning in the wrong places. We also talk about...

I sat down with Savannah Paul to talk about something a lot of women are dealing with but don’t know how to talk about — catching their husband watching porn and having no idea what to do next. We get into the shock, the anger, the self-doubt, and the lies women start believing about themselves, and what real healing actually looked like in her marriage. This isn’t a quick fix conversation — it’s...

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I invited Maxime Bernier back on The Furiously Curious Show to get his take on what's happening in Canada and around the world right now. We covered free speech and Bill C-9, the future of the PPC, Alberta's separatist movement, Trump, America's war with Iran ... and more. He defaulted to some PPC talking points at times, but for the most part, I felt he was pretty open with me. I enjo...

In this episode, I sit down with Andre Lesur to talk about his journey from South Africa to Canada, his path into faith, and how his life shifted from chasing performance to actually knowing Jesus. Andre shares what it was like growing up in a volatile home, moving across countries, and chasing success through academics and sports—until he encountered a kind of love through Christians that made hi...

I sat down with former BC MLA and school trustee Laurie Throness to talk about the declining academic standards, family breakdown, free speech, SOGI, and why he ultimately stepped down from the school board. Laurie shares his views on why he believes these issues are much bigger than politics— and more about our kids, what we’re teaching them, and the kind of country we’re building. If you care ab...

Why were we never taught how to actually do relationships? In this episode, I sit down with Jason Gaddis—relationship coach, founder of The Relationship School, and author of Getting to Zero—to talk about the one “class” most of us missed growing up. We get into conflict, emotional maturity, why so many guys shut down or avoid hard conversations, and how patterns from childhood quietly shape our m...

In this episode, I sit down with Rev. Aaron Vriesman to talk about his role in The Abide Project, which he helped start with a group of colleagues to uphold their convictions on biblical sexuality within the CRC denomination after some churches chose to follow the culture’s view on the issue. We also talk about the culture in many church communities where people feel pressure to show up looking li...

Most people don't know what to do after an affair-especially in the church, where many people suffer quietly and alone. In this episode, I sit down with Rick Reynolds founder of Affair Recovery, and we talk about his own story of betrayal, addiction, a vision, and what actually helps couples heal. If you're dealing with this topic right now, you're not alone, there's a path forward...

How do you actually know you’re saved? Not “I grew up in church” saved. Not “I said the right prayer once” saved. But genuinely, biblically saved. In this episode, I sit down with Rob Best to talk honestly about assurance of salvation — how Scripture defines it, where people get it wrong, and why so many Christians live with quiet doubt they never talk about. We dig into false assurance, real repe...

After the success of my last episode with Dr. Hawkins (90k plus downloads), Dr. Hawkins suggested we do a sequel on the impact of emotionally immature men, not on marriages like the first interview, but on the kids. Dr. Hawkins' colleague, Ernest Hart, also joins us, and we get brutally practical about what emotional immaturity and emotional abuse actually do to a family over time: how it beco...

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Weme. He has raised millions for Christian organizations, owned and sold a John Deere dealership, and walked closely with families navigating wealth, faith, and legacy. We talk about why money quietly shapes people spiritually, how wealth can drift from blessing to burden, and why generosity without clarity often does more harm than good. Paul shares what he h...

In this conversation, I sit down with Madeleine Bula for an honest conversation about her career in non-profits, the personal loss of a stillborn child, and where we see things differently when it comes to abortion, gay rights, and living out Christian values. Madeleine currently serves as the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley. You can learn more about Big Brother...

Most of us grew up thinking spiritual warfare was either something dramatic and far away, or something we just weren’t supposed to talk about. Meanwhile, real life hits—shame, anger, addiction, anxiety, wounds we can’t explain—and we’re left wondering what’s actually going on under the surface. In this conversation, Gerry Breshears brings clarity in a way that's practical, biblical, and surpri...

In this episode, I get furiously curious with Steffan Moens from Sterling Oak Research & Investigations, a Canadian private investigator who spends his days tracking insurance fraud, infidelity, corporate sabotage, and even vetting political candidates. We talk about how you actually become a PI, what surveillance really looks like, why he sometimes says “no” to clients, what he can and can’t...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and Mike Feenstra, a former dairy farmer who sold the farm and stepped into full-time ministry with Power to Change. We talk about what it really costs to follow Jesus in an affluent Western church, why money so easily becomes an idol, and how to think about business, generosity, and “Freedom 55” when eternity is real. Mike shares how he went to church fo...

In this LIVE recording, I sit down with Colonel Tray Ardese — Marine, mentor, and one of the wisest men I know, who has flown over 250 combat missions in an F/A-18 fighter jet, earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and led direct action operations with U.S. Special Forces. We unpack the leadership principles our generation desperately needs: servant leadership, integrity over results, loving th...

In this raw and redemptive conversation, I sit down with Sharmen Kimbrough — counselor at the Marriage Recovery Center and founder of Live Found — to talk about how women can heal after being married to a religious "man”. Sharmen shares her story of growing up under a controlling, legalistic father, marrying into the same pattern, and eventually finding freedom in Christ. Our conversation als...

Dr. David Hawkins joins me to unpack one of the ugliest elephants in the sanctuary — emotionally immature and narcissistic men hiding behind faith and authority. We talk control masked as leadership, the psychology of “hopium,” and why so many Christian marriages quietly collapse under spiritual manipulation. This isn’t church-bashing — it’s truth-telling for men who actually want to grow up, take...

I sit down with my friend and Pastor Matt Kean to process the shocking murder of Charlie Kirk. We talk honestly about what happened, why it hit so hard, and the bigger question: How should Christians respond when evil shows up like this? We wrestle through anger, fear, justice, and the reality of living in a world that’s under the sway of the enemy. Matt brings scripture, perspective, and some har...

If you think church is just for people who have it all together… You might want to listen to this one. In this episode, I sit down with Ken Dyck, founder of Freedom Session—a 21-week journey that’s been called “the deepest and most transferable healing discipleship ministry in North America.” We talk about why Sunday mornings often feel like a museum for “good” people instead of a hospital for the...

I sat down with Andy Harrington, Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank—a network of Christian organizations working together to end global hunger with a budget of around 80 million. Andy doesn’t just talk about impact; he lives it, partnering with farmers across Canada to feed millions around the world. But his journey into this work wasn’t a straight line. We talk about that journey,...

Colonel Tray Ardese flew over 250 combat missions in an F/A-18 fighter jet, earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and led direct action operations with U.S. Special Forces. But today, he’s on a new mission—helping men live with clarity, faith, and purpose. In this powerful episode, Tray opens up about what it really feels like to step out of the military, lose your identity, wrestle with grief,...

Alex Rayment grew up in a rough, secular home in the UK—bouncing from place to place, carrying the weight of abuse he never talked about. Faith wasn’t on the radar. Church was irrelevant. And Jesus? Just another name. Then one day as a teenager, he watched The Passion of the Christ—and something in him cracked open. It didn’t feel like religion. It felt real. It felt personal. And it changed the t...