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Life's Undertaking

Religion EN ↓ 84 episodes

Life's Undertaking is a podcast dedicated to life’s undertaking. Finding meaning and joy in mid-life can be eclipsed by loss, grief and disappointment. Is there anything from what breaks our heart, especially the biggest heartbreak of them all: our mortality. Ridley Funeral Home funeral director Brad Jones shares what life can mean when we embrace the power of loving goodbyes.

Author

TMDS

Category

Religion

Podcast website

ridleyfuneralhome.com

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Lake Effect 02.07.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones joins Toronto Mike remotely from the cottage

Ray Chateau 19.06.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with CCAA Hall of Fame member and Director of Athletics and Recreation at Humber College Ray Chateau about how team sports prepare you for life.

The Canadian Summit 05.06.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike record live from the Graystone Associates Canadian Summit.

The Balkans 28.05.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Brad's trip with the Slovenian community to the Balkans.

Grilled Cheese To Die For 07.05.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the Ridley's sponsorship of the Grilled Cheese Challenge and Toronto Maple Leafs baseball before turning the channel and talking My Girl and what the movie represents.

The Ridley Funeral Home Jingle from Rob Preuss 23.04.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the role of Funeral Directors before paramedics and the new Ridley Funeral Home jingle produced by Rob Preuss.

Last Exeter 09.04.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the meeting of independent funeral professionals held in Exeter, Ontario this week.

Grilled Cheese You'll Die For 26.03.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss last week's episode, Brad's addiction to working out, and Ridley Funeral Home's commitment to selling Canadian products and decision to get edgy with the Grilled Cheese Challenge tee shirts.

Ashes to Earth 12.03.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Amanda Kelly from Ashes to Earth about how to make cremation ashes compatible with nature so plants and organisms can access their nutrients and grow new.

Dorothy Ley Hospice 26.02.2025

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Dipti Purbhoo, Executive Director of the Dorothy Ley Hospice about one of Ontario’s oldest and most established hospices, helping to lead the future of hospice palliative care. Donate to the Dorothy Ley Hospice at https://dorothyleyhospice.akaraisin.com/ui/donatenow.

Talking to Americans 13.02.2025

Brad joins Mike from Miami where it's less snowy. They talk about the importance of buying Canadian, what Americans are telling Brad about recent 51st State talk, and why Brad is there representing Ridley Funeral Home.

23 Interviews 29.01.2025

Brad and Mike chat about the 23 interviews Brad conducted, his weekly dosing, and his Raptors training.

Breath Taking 16.01.2025

Brad and Mike speak with Jessica Fein, author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams and Broken Genes, about her journey to becoming an adoptive mom and the roller coaster ride of loving and caring for a terminally ill child.

Help Wanted at Ridley Funeral Home 08.01.2025

Brad and Mike discuss a job opening at Ridley Funeral Home and Brad's interview with a prospective employee.

Christmastime 18.12.2024

Brad and Mike discuss the Jones family Christmas customs while Brad gives great advice to everyone mourning the loss of a loved one this holiday season.

Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief 04.12.2024

Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief, chats with Brad about the loss of her brother Ben and why she wrote this practical and compassionate guide to sibling loss.

Our First Mailbag 20.11.2024

Brad Jones and Toronto Mike answer listener questions after Mike shares a funny miscommunication about Brad and his appearance on Humble and Fred.

Recording Stories About Joe at Ridley Funeral Home 06.11.2024

Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Mike's recording at Ridley Funeral Home after Joe's service on Sunday.

Attitude is Everything 30.10.2024

Brad Jones teaches Toronto Mike a thing or two about parenting.

Greek To Me 17.10.2024

Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat about Brad's trip to Greece.

Remembering Joe 23.09.2024

Brad Jones and Toronto Mike pay tribute to Joe.

The Cremation of Sam McGee 11.09.2024

Brad Jones joins Toronto Mike for a conversation about the lost art of poetry.

Smile Because It Happened 29.08.2024

Brad Jones joins Toronto Mike for their 64th show about patriotism, country music, Dr. Suess quotes and more.

Live From Honey Harbour! 16.08.2024

Brad Jones joins Toronto Mike from his cottage in Honey Harbour as they catch up, discuss comments made by Emily about a previous episode, and think about retirement.

Anthony Cuffe O'Donnell! 01.08.2024

Brad Jones and Toronto Mike are joined by Anthony Cuffe O'Donnell, Funeral Director at O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations in Salem and Danvers, Massachusetts.

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