Culture At A Crossroads

John Longhurst, faith columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press, shares how it's preserved the only remaining faith section of a major newspaper, and what it's doing to expand coverage even further with its Religion in the News Project. 

Lawyer and former WE board member Tawfiq Rangwala chats about his new book, What We Lost. He shares details that we may have missed about the charity's work, including insight on the Kielburger brothers, dating back to childhood. 

Michael Swan of the Catholic Register shares his expectations for the Pope's visit to Canada. Swan is of a select few who will be travelling along with the Vatican as they make three stops (Iqaluit, Edmonton, and Quebec City). 

With more than 50 million people in a famine (up 10 million from last year), we consider what's contributing to the growing hunger in the world. Executive Director of Canadian Food Grains Bank, Andy Harrington, joins the show to explain how climate, COVID, and conflict have each played a major role. 

Over the pandemic, Canada's homeless population grew both in size and alienation. David catches up with distinguished author and Western University nursing professor Cheryl Forchuk. After travelling across the country to interview shelter occupants Forchuk relays her findings in how both through policy and perception we can make strides forward. 

There is a growing resurgence for Quebec to separate from Canada. Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard is a rising star in the  nationalist intelligentsia. Don't miss our chat about what's driving this again in his province.  At just 21, he's published a book that outlines why Quebec deserves independence, and even includes a chapter on his fascination of English Canada. He also offers anal...

Former Liberal Party leader and distinguished academic Michael Ignatieff joins the show to discuss his new book On Consolation . We consider this deep topic from multiple angles, and find out how he can find solace in Biblical texts without professing faith. Plus, the religious undertones to Russia-Ukraine,

Le Devoir and Globe & Mail columnist Konrad Yakabuski weighs in on the recent French election results and gives us a sketch of the re-elected president Emmanuel Macron and what he offers in the Russia-Ukraine war. 

Former Trudeau foreign policy advisor Jocelyn Coulon joins the show to discuss Canada's role on the international stage. We focus specifically on our country's relationship with Russia and Ukraine.

From an atheist upbringing to an early diagnosis of cancer, Erika's journey to Jesus can only be drummed up to the power of the cross. Take a listen. 

Crandall University professor and Bible scholar John Stackhouse Jr. joins the show for an enlightening conversation on the Easter story.

In the lead-up to Easter, we feature a series of conversations around the transformative impact that Jesus dying and rising again can have on a person's life.  Don't miss the compelling story of James Manzo. This story includes death, drug dealing, prison, and God's grace.

As COVID restrictions ease across the country we chat about the endgame of COVID with the executive director of Canada's Coronavirus Rapid Response Network in Marc-André Langlois.  He shares about the likely variants that will continue.

Leading Canadian military historian and journalist Ted Barris joins the show to discuss Canada's legacy in combat. This re-tracing helps us better understand what our soldiers endured and offers us perspective for the current Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Considered Canada's most reliable source for elections, federally and provincially, Philippe Fournier of 338 joins the show.

Telus Senior Marketing Manager, and keynote speaker Raza Khan joins the show to share tips on public speaking, and motivation to improve. The son of immigrants from Pakistan has a relentless desire to make the most of his time in Canada.

NHL hall-of-famer Mike Gartner joins the show to share what it's like to represent Team Canada. Don't miss his take on whether NHLers should be part of the Olympics.  Plus, his journey to more than 700 NHL goals, and...

Chris Ragan makes a return appearance to the show to offer his economic expertise on Canada's inflation. Ragan is the founding director of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy. We discuss pent-up demand, supply chain disruptions, as well...

Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Beverley McLachlin, joins the show for an enlightening conversation on Canadian law and her legacy at the highest court in the land.  We dig into her upbringing in rural Alberta, including her exposure to Indigenous students who went to the same school...

Tim Challies is a pioneer in the blogosphere, he's also a talented author and sought after speaker. Tim joins the show to discuss the rise of Challies.com, which has become one of the most widely read Christian blogs...

In The Clear Zone Chief Branding Officer Madison De Sousa helps relay the story of how her and her sister's company started during the pandemic...

Biblical professor and author Craig Blomberg of Denver Seminary joins the show to talk about the validity of the Bible, and the importance of Christianity in Canadian culture. Blomberg shows how advances in academia have further strengthened...

Quillette Canadian Editor and podcast host Jonathan Kay joins the show for a lively discussion on the tenure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. As the editorial assistance for Trudeau's memoir Kay offers insight on the PM's life that few...

Environment Canada's Senior Climatologist David Philips joins the show to discuss the wacky weather of 2021. We delve into the changing climate that seems a lot closer to home, Canada's outdated infrastructure, and the anomaly of...

Canadian soccer siblings Drew and Janine Beckie join the show to share what it's like to compete as a professional soccer player, they discuss the future of the game in Canada, and how they both stay anchored in faith while...