Face2Face with David Peck

Federica and I have a wonderful time together chatting about politics, relationships, “common sense”, art and why she’s not shy of controversy. Film Synopsis Exit/Entrance or Trasumanar IMDB A flow of words and images portrays an artist’s journey through a variety of Italian landscapes and interiors, evoking an eminently modern strain of melancholy: the feeling of belonging to two places and being...

Jared talks about leadership development, possibilities, why words matter and why the “content is more important than the container.” Biography Jared spent over a decade as a teaching pastor and professor near Philadelphia, teaching courses and developing curricula in philosophy, ethics, & biblical studies before launching a creative communications company in 2011. In 2013 had the opportunity to p...

Paul Katis talks about Kilo Two Bravo, why we’re all potentially heroes and why he didn’t start out to make an anti war film. Film Synopsis Kilo Two Bravo IMDB Trailer Rotten Tomatoes A patrol of British paratroopers in Afghanistan find themselves caught in the middle of a deathtrap in this remarkable, fact-based war drama from first-time feature director Paul Katis. Director Paul Katis’ extraordi...

Pablo and I spoke about Argentina, critiques of power, finding life in death and about how film doesn’t pass judgment. Eva Doesn’t Sleep - Film Synopsis IMDB Gael García Bernal gives a supremely creepy performance in the new film from visionary Argentinean director Pablo Agüero, which tells the unbelievable true story of the transport of the embalmed body of the country’s beloved First Lady E...

Join in as we talk about Tonje’s new important film Drone, truth, Sun Tzu’s Art of War and how it’s been misunderstood, the greater good, freedom, choice and responsibility. Drone – Film Synopsis IMDB Trailer Inside the secret CIA drone war. Intimate stories from the war on terror. People living under drones in Pakistan and drone pilots struggling with killing through joysticks in the US. Recruitm...

Amos talked about his new film, about Israel not being a monolithic culture, peace, and why the “other” should exist. Film Synopsis Rabin, The Last Day IMDB Trailer Lauded director Amos Gitaï ( Kippur ) delves into the prelude and aftermath of the 1995 assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in this gripping docudrama. For many Israelis, the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Ra...

Kay talks about why it’s too bad we’ve “stopped lamenting”, how mental illness is the silent killer and about finding purpose in one’s pain. Biography Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick, is an international speaker, best-selling author and Bible teacher who has a passion for inspiring and motivating others to make a difference with their lives. She is best known for...

The new President of World Vision Canada has plenty to say about global development, leadership and generosity. He talks about the nuance of helping others and why he continues to remain hopeful. Biography As President and Chief Executive Officer of World Vision Canada, Michael Messenger is the head of Canada’s leading humanitarian relief, development and advocacy organization. With its Canadian o...

Luc talks a great deal about leadership, freedom, choice and responsibility. He reminds us about what it means to lead and to listen. Biography Luc is a leadership coach and coach trainer. He is co-founder of Leadership Coaching Canada and is Director of Leadership Development and Distance Education at Master’s College and Seminary. He trains and coaches leaders across Canada to transform their or...

Curt talks openly about Syria, the middle-eastern crisis, refugees and why we can’t survive without others. He reminds us that every person matters, chats about trust, trauma and loss. Biography Dr. Curt Rhodes is the founder and international director of Questscope , a non-profit, non-governmental organization working with, and on behalf of, marginalized communities and young people across the Mi...

Listen is as producer Mark Terry talks about the Paris climate summit, adaptation versus mitigation, hopeless data and how we need to cultivate courage with regard to the crisis we find ourselves in. Film Synopsis The Youth Climate Report film project includes a 45-minute linear documentary film and a multi-linear documentary film project. The multi-linear documentary is represented by a Geographi...

David talks about his crazy approach to raising money for education, relief and development, why his heart is in Africa and why Malawians are tired of handouts. Biography David Morrison ‘Mo’ was born in Toronto, Ontario.  After high school he travelled to California on a football scholarship.  An injury took him out early, but in the process Mo found his true calling, ministering to young people. ...

Dave talks about choice and responsisbility, leadership and why he believes in young people. He reminds us how they really do want to get their boots on the ground and change the world. Biography After presenting leadership seminars to students, teachers and parents in schools, leadership camps and conferences that have ranged from Tennessee, the North West Territories, Singapore and all across Ca...

Peter discusses science and religion, why stories are essential, modernist notions of truth and why fear makes us all do crazy things. Biography Peter Enns was born in Passaic, New Jersey, to German American immigrant parents. He grew up in River Vale, New Jersey and graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 1978. He is married to Susan and has three children, Erich, Elizabeth, and Sophia. He h...

Jeff talks about happiness, creative energy, why he’s interested in emotional connections and global imbalance. Biography Jeff Gunn is Juno nominated guitarist, songwriter and producer for his work on Emmanuel Jal ‘s  The Key  (Gatwitch/Universal). He is the author of the  Hidden Sounds: Discover Your Own Method on Guitar  series with Mayfair Music Publications and regular “guitar tips” contributo...

Derek talks about asking questions with compassion, his sometimes controversial approach to theology and why he’s been “ Disarming Scripture ” for some time now. Biography Derek is an artist, writer, and thinker and try to let all of those mingle together. Sometimes you can’t really get theology until you encounter it in the drama of a story or sing it at the top of your lungs in a song or hymn. A...

Rabbi Wise talks about the middle east, illogical fear, similarity through difference and Interfaith dialogue. Biography Rabbi Stephen Wise is the spiritual leader of Shaarei-Beth El Congregation of Oakville. He is excited to be part of a congregation as diverse, storied and unique as SBE; leading meaningful worship experiences for all, teaching thought provoking courses for adults and children, p...

Listen to Pietra talk about identity, the resilience of the human spirit, gender disparity, her new film and why she’s attracted to people in difficult situations. Trailer IMDB Website Film Synopsis Director Pietra Brettkelly ( The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins ) follows a group of dedicated Afghan cinephiles who are literally excavating their country’s cinematic past, as they seek to retrieve o...

John talks about being a charitable banker, what it means to be literate from a charitable perspective and why Canadians are generous when they’re asked and what it means to create a culture of giving. Biography John Bromley has dedicated his career to facilitating benevolence. The founder of three leading, innovative businesses in the charitable sector, he divides his time between working on mate...

Delayne talks about the gold mining, a better future for the extractive sector, social change, an ecology of commerce and making a difference in Cambodia. Biography Delayne Weeks was born and raised in rural northern Alberta, Canada. She studied Horticulture, Commerce, and Education and is a graduate of the University of Alberta. Delayne instructed business courses at post-secondary institutions a...

Listen in today as Neal talks about being human, un-sourced reporting, the dangers of social media and compassion. Trailer IMDB Website Film Synopsis In the early hours of March 16, 2013 Sunil Tripathi, a Brown University philosophy student in a desperate battle with depression, walked out of his apartment and disappeared into the cold darkness of a Providence winter’s night. He left behind his ke...

Check out our conversation with Mark today as we talk about his new book, why he's a recovering Catholic and how to use philosophy as a way of life.  Biography Mark Kingwell, M.Litt, M.Phil, PhD, D.F.A. (born March 1, 1963) is a Canadian professor of philosophy and associate chair at the University of Toronto ‘s Department of Philosophy. Kingwell is a fellow of Trinity College. He specialises in t...

In this inaugural episode, Dan Mullin, an unemployed philosopher, interviews David Peck, a philosopher, public speaker, magician and social entrepreneur. We discuss David’s wide-ranging career and job opportunities for those with a philosophy degree.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curt Rhodes is the International Director of Questscope ( www.questscope.org ), an organization based in Amman, Jordan addressing marginalized youth, women, and communities through projects in Syria, Sudan, Northern Iraq, and Yemen, as well as independently in the United States.  Curt is a good guy – a great sense of humour and wild dreams about changing the world.  He wants to stimulate creative...

Living in Toronto, Canada, Comedy Magician Matthew DiSero has opened shows for greats such as Drew Carey and Jerry Seinfeld and performs everywhere from Trump’s Marina Casino in Atlantic City to corporate events in Tokyo. Matthew DiSero was a featured comedian at Ohio’s first annual “Great Lakes Comedy Festival”, Regina Comedy Festival and the HubCap Comedy festivals and can be seen performing on...