Conversations About Faith, Justice, Hope & Radical Hospitality

From the Heart of the City

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Hosted by Kevin George, Dean of Huron and Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral in downtown London, Ontario, each episode explores the stories, questions, and conversations that emerge from life at the corner of Queen and Richmond—where the church meets the city and the city shapes the church. Drawing on experiences from ministry, community life, current events, and everyday encounters, From the Heart of the City invites listeners into thoughtful conversations about what it means to live well together in a complex and often divided world. Some episodes feature authors, community leaders, and people w...

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Conversations About Faith, Justice, Hope & Radical Hospitality

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The Climate Crisis is Also a Spiritual Crisis 09.07.2026 55:35

Every morning I come to St. Paul’s Cathedral, I’m reminded that ministry happens at the intersection of so many realities. Some people come looking for a quiet place to pray. Others are searching for community. Many simply need somewhere safe to sit for a while. Throughout the week I meet newcomers beginning a new life in Canada, people experiencing homelessness, those struggling with loneliness,...

Episode 5: Starting Over 02.07.2026 56:27

Episode 5: Starting Over — Faith, Courage, and Finding Home Every day at St. Paul’s Cathedral I have the privilege of meeting people who have come to Canada carrying extraordinary gifts, remarkable resilience, and stories that too often go unheard. Many have arrived full of hope, only to discover that beginning a new life is far more difficult than they imagined. Finding housing, meaningful employ...

Season 1: Episode 4 - The Journey Beyond Certainty 24.06.2026 50:13

What if reality is more than what we can see? In this episode of From the Heart of the City , I sit down with author, pastor, and theologian Brian Zahnd to discuss his latest book, Unseen Existences . Over the course of our conversation, we explore some of the book’s most compelling themes: wonder, mystery, certainty, grief, creation, sacrament, and what it means to participate in the life of God....

EPISODE 3: PAUL'S PLACE 18.06.2026 51:59

A Place at the Table: A Conversation with Nistha Chakraborty What does compassion look like in a city facing rising homelessness, food insecurity, and an ongoing overdose crisis? In the latest episode of From the Heart of the City , I sit down with Nistha Chakraborty, Program Manager of Paul’s Place, one of London’s longest-serving outreach ministries. Every week, hundreds of people walk through t...

St. Paul's Cathedral & the City of Music 11.06.2026 52:52

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Episode 1: Sabbath, Salmon, and the Gift of Delight 05.06.2026 15:59

Episode 1: Sabbath, Salmon, and the Gift of Delight What does Sabbath look like in a world that never seems to stop? In the inaugural episode of From the Heart of the City , Kevin George reflects on a recent fishing trip on Lake Huron and the unexpected lessons it offered about friendship, healing, gratitude, and the spiritual practice of delight. After a difficult year recovering from a serious l...