Face2Face with David Peck

Listen in as Doug tells us how seeing the film Lawrence of Arabia, at 9 years old, changed his life. You’ll want to hear about his new project Art Machine, why the energy on a film set can feel like it’s quickly turned to Molasses, how not to trip over your own preparation, and why it’s sometime better to burn crosses without a permit. Doug Karr has been creating original independent films since 1...

Check out today’s release as Nada talks about crazy ideas, wanting to give back, making a difference and changing the world. She is a Lebanese woman, born in Dakar and raised in Nigeria working with children in Sierra Leone. Nada is focusing on supporting kids by providing them with shoes, backpacks and food supplies where needed. Biography The Smiling Hearts Foundation was established in 2011 by...

Mark talks about Charles Taylor’s A Secular Age , post-secularism, why he loves movies, the political and the religious sphere and how we’re all to some degree still children of the enlightenment. Biography Dr. Mark Bowald is Associate Professor of Religion and Theology at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ontario and serves on the Board of Directors of Langham Canada and is the Theology Editor for...

Jason Lemieux Jason talks a great deal about the little things and how they can impact our health, our overall wellbeing and why sitting is now considered the new smoking. There are some great tips here for everyone and a metaphor or two guaranteed to meet you somewhere in the middle. Listen in and capture a little of Jason’s passion about holistic healthcare. You’ll be better off for it. Biograph...

Daniel Mullin Join us as Daniel talks about how philosophy is a practical discipline, how to live a reflective life, how we’re all natural philosophers, and why Mans Search for Meaning changed his life. Biography Daniel is an APPA (American Philosophical Practitioners Association) certified philosophical counsellor living in Toronto. He has a PhD in philosophy from the Free University (Amsterdam)...

Join me in this rare and exciting interview with one of Canada’s freshest and brightest writers. Julia talks about being a “ripe new radical”, how stories are the “equipment for living”, why her dinner table is so important to her and how her heroes journey’s have changed her life. Julia Moulden is a playful and seriously creative writer and content producer. She’s a public speaker, innovator and...

Listen in on Anthony as he talks about how he has remade himself over and over again. He’ll provide some insight on busyness versus getting things done, entrepreneurship, lateral career moves, metaphors and communication tools, and why if you’re going to dive into a task you better be willing to “live and breathe it” for awhile. Biography “As a corporate entertainer for over 25 years performing ac...

Listen in to this week’s podcast as Grace tells us about giving back and serving others. She talks about recognizing opportunities that we think are not possible, why all CEO’s should be entrepreneurs and how hope is mindset. You will be challenged and you will be encouraged. Grace has a delightful edge to her that is reminiscent of her advice. “Full out compassion. Full out competence. Full out c...

In this episode Ola talks about The Art of Islam and how important it is to include others in the conversation. She is a talented and passionate woman who wants to change the world. Biography Ola is committed to serving communities in so many ways. From her days within university and beyond, she has worked and volunteered in peace, mediation and human rights groups, student government and Canadian...

Gabe is one of the most interesting people I know. He’s a magician, auctioneer, writer, editor and publisher of books. Listen in as he talks about the history of magic and gambling, about cheating devices and how sometimes the gold is mixed in with the garbage. He’ll tell us why he does what he does, how he has peeked into the lives of famous magicians like Houdini , Jay Marshall , Harry Kellar ,...

In this podcast author, theologian and activist Brian McLaren talks about his new book We Make The Road By Walking . He speaks about the danger of weapons and economic systems that dehumanize, why we need a meta-discourse and how theology is often viewed as a construction of boxes that contain God. Biography Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and networker among innovative Christian...

Listen in and capture a little of Ben’s passion as he talks about social change, Newsana and how Ghana’s first free election changed his worldview and why journalism is a stepping stone to something greater. Biography Ben Peterson is the Co-Founder and CEO of www.newsana.com . He also serves as Co-Founder and Chair Emeritus of JHR (Journalists for Human Rights). Newsana, launched in April 2013, is...

Today’s interview is with the VP of development for the YMCA in Hamilton. Bryan talks about volunteerism, the joy of giving and why practicing generosity is important and how giving is really about us. He reminds us to think about our roles in the great disparity of the world and why we have to take the time to listen to our hearts. Biography Prior to his current career in philanthropy, Bryan deve...

“That Canadian Guy” has plenty to say – funny, relevant, likable and always engaging. Check out this podcast as Glen talks about our police state, the legalization of pot, and the difference within politics of leaders of leaders who are incompetent versus being evil. Biography Glen Foster has been one of the top comedians in Canada for nearly thirty years.   He didn’t just work the road; he’s one...

Listen in as Ieva pronounced (Yeva) talks about her passion for the environment, social justice and empowering women. She tells us more about what she believes to be the best ways to empower families around the world, the danger of dependency syndrome and why is it that men still run the world. Biography A young Indian boy once asked me, in a tremulous voice, where I am coming from. “Well, I am fr...

Jennifer is very busy working on a whole lot of different projects. Listen in today as she tells us why she is looking for something a little more genuine and authentic, why we have to keep people at the center, why we need more stories about “overcoming” and not just success and how people are coming together globally to demand change. Biography Jennifer Lentfer was named one of Foreign Policy Ma...

On today’s podcast we talk with a historian and theologian who has written a recent book on what’s happening in the Canadian United church, why he thinks evangelicals have been misrepresented in the media and why he thinks that young people today have a hunger to understand the way the world works. Biography Kevin Flatt is Assistant Professor of History at Redeemer University College , where he al...

In this weeks podcast we talk to a leadership expert and consultant who has plenty to say. Frank talks about the dark side of management, why there is no silver bullet, “other” awareness, how what we believe is indeed connected to what and how we think. Biography Frank Soriano is a seasoned Toronto-based keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and leadership development consultant. Holding a Combine...

This interview was a real honour and treat for me. You can’t miss this podcast! Join in as Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Abuelaish talks about a “freedom for all”, how violence crosses all borders, why life is in our hands, why we shouldn’t treat symptoms and why there is no such thing as a stupid student. Please check out a recent piece he wrote in the Toronto Star here called: Canadians Can Help...

Nina  has been a guest on Face2Face before. Today she talks about her lessons learned for work and life from climbing Kilimanjaro . Bio Nina is a popular Toronto-based international keynoter , workshop facilitator, speaker’s coach and bestselling author of Getting Passion Out of Your Profession . Her latest book A Time To Creep, A Time To Soar is selling well and is a rallying cry for those o...

Please do catch this rare opportunity as I interview the man behind the Oscar nominated The Act of Killing and the soon to be released The Look of Silence . Werner Herzog says, “I have not seen a film as powerful, surreal, and frightening in at least a decade… It is unprecedented in the history of cinema.” Join me as Joshua and I talk about what art is all about, why we have a responsibility not t...

Listen in to Shae as she gives us her take on Slavery, Bill C-36, “Evil at its best” and why Canada is at a cross roads when it comes to the slave trade. She also talks about the legacy she wants to leave, why we should always give back and how life is really all about people. Bio Invidiata moved to the United States at 18 to pursue a degree in advertising at Hawaii Pacific University , which is w...

Listen in to this weeks interview as a British, Malaysian, American and Canadian Doctor tells her story. It’s encouraging, affirming and challenging for us all. Dr. Tai talks about how she believes that education for girls is essential for development of all kinds, how she has become an expert in the latest evolution in braces and how she’s transforming the smile. Bio Dr Sandra S Tai was born in A...

Listen in as these two ground breaking film makers talk about their experience making this touching, compelling, poetic and deeply tragic film. It’s a story about Syria made by 1001 images says Ossama. Check out the trailer . Biographies Ossama Mohammed was born in Latakia, Syria – his debut short film, Khutwa Khutwa , screened in Berlin. His narrative features include Stars in Broad Daylight and ...

Tamara talks about her new film that premiered at TIFF this year called This is My Land . In it she examines the ideological structures within the Israeli and Palestinian school systems. She talks about structures, violence, fear and why we all need to ask better questions. Biography Tamara is a French-Israeli filmmaker living and working in Paris. She was born in Tel-Aviv in 1982. She graduated f...