The Catholic Canuck Podcast

Tom Tookey is a long-time hockey coach, mentor, and hockey school facilitator in Alberta. He is a member of the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame and Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. Most recently he was inducted into the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Hall of Fame in 2024. Today, Tom uses the tools and methods he has practiced throughout his playing and coaching career and applies them through...

Silas Mähner is an entrepreneur and podcaster. He provides insights and resources for faith filled business owners and entrepreneurs through Catholic Founders on Substack. He also hosts the podcast CleanTechies where he shares advice and insights from leading ClimateTech Investors and Founders. We talk about the role of mentorship in business and sharing our gifts and talents amongst others in our...

Allan Ruhl is a Catholic apologist on YouTube and columnist for OnePeterFive. We talk about the derailing of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and what justice looks like for Catholics as churches burn and deception runs rampant in Canadian culture around the topic of residential schools. Where to find Allan: YouTube: www.youtube.com/kaiseruhl X: @AllanRuhl Blog: allanruhl.com OnePeterFive: https...

What is Truth? The question asked by Pontius Pilate to Jesus Christ, the Truth personified. If you ask the world today, the truth is subjective and is defined by an individual's interpretation and feelings at the time. The Catholic Church's answer is that the truth is indeed objective and does not change with the spirit of the age. We talk about some of the ways truth is being revealed to us throu...

Jim McMurtry is an educator who holds a Ph. D from the University of Toronto in the Philosophy of Education. After spending four decades in various teaching roles, he was censured for questioning false narratives on residential schools. Jim shares how cancel culture came for him after sharing historical truths and how the Church can courageously stand for the good things Catholics and other Christ...

The virtue of temperance is the focus of this episode as we explore the Church's moral view on moderation of earthly goods and pleasures. We also cover a major social issue in Canada which is the increase in drug usage and addiction through decriminalization and supervised injection sites. The implementation of this policy by the federal government lead to an amusing exchange in Ottawa's House of...

Avellina Balestri is the author of the upcoming book Gone for a Soldier and her stories, poems, and essays have been featured in over thirty print and online publications. Avellina is also Editor in Chief of Fellowship & Fairydust, a literary magazine inspiring faith and creativity and exploring the arts through a spiritual lens.  In this episode, we discuss the merits of a holistic class...

Dr. Mark Giszczak is a professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and is the author of several books including his latest called Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know. Suffering to some degree is something all of us will encounter at some point in our lives. In this episode, we talk about how we can unite our suffering to Christ and help both Catholic...

Peter Grandich is a renowned author, commentator, speaker, and Youtube host speaking primarily on topics involving finance and money markets. After spending decades as a portfolio manager on Wall Street, he wrote his autobiography called Confessions of a Former Wall Street Whiz Kid , and has presented at investment conferences all around the world. In this episode, we talk about idolatry in s...

Ken Litchfield is a Catholic author, apologist, and radio host who joins us to talk about the timely topic of eternal consequence which is whether there is salvation outside the Catholic Church. We cover the history of this important dogma and how to approach non-Catholics with charity and missionary zeal. Link to Ken's book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Old-Your-Church-Introductory-ebook/dp/B07JDD4...

Allan Smith is an author, speaker, and media host dedicated to spreading the powerful message of the Gospel through the timeless writings and preaching of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. Lent is a penitential time for Catholics around the world and we invite our audience to be encouraged by thoughtful meditations and observations of Sheen on this important season. Bishop Sheen Today - bishopsheentoday....

Trent Klatt is a former professional hockey player who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League with 5 different clubs. Trent shares his insights on mentorship and coaching young athletes and how devotion to his family and the Sacraments have lead to a deeper relationship with Jesus and the Catholic Church. The Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share: Facebook...

Joe Gallagher is a commentator, business owner, media consultant, and the CEO of Truth Army Productions. We talk about how God takes difficult situations and can turn them into moments of grace for us. We also discuss the importance of getting past the latest click bait in media and renewing our focus on spreading the Gospel with integrity and charity. Joe currently has an important and timely ven...

Hudson Byblow is an international speaker at various conferences and youth events across North America and has written many articles for various Catholic publications on the Church’s teachings on human sexuality. We talk about the recent document issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith called Fiducia Supplicans: On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings. There has been some confusion and...

2023 has been a great year for our podcast so we decided to package a handful of sample highlights of the show from the past 12 months. This year included our 100th episode and we couldn't have done if without your spiritual support and listenership! Full length episodes mentioned in this podcast listed below: Episode 83 w/Terry Barber: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-to-share-your-faith...

Robert LeBlanc and Dennis Kivlahan are fellow faith-filled Canucks and are the hosts of the Pints & Pews Podcast. We talk about the importance of fellowship with Catholics, especially during the Christmas season when we see so many of our members of our Church make one of their few visits to Mass. We also chat about being good stewards of the time God has given to us on this Earth and being ac...

Zachary King joins us for the second of a two part interview on the the many dangers of various activities related to the occult that take us away from a right relationship with Jesus Christ. Where to find Zachary: Website: allsaintsministry.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/Zacharykingallsaintsministry X: @zacharyaking EWTN Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im8F63I0O9A The Catholic Canuck P...

Zachary King is a convert to the Catholic Church after spending several years practicing Satanism as a High Wizard. In this the first of a two part interview, Zachary shares a snapshot of how Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary rescued him from the grip of Satan and how he transformed his life to be a bold witness of his Faith and the sanctity of human life. Where to find Zachary: Website: allsaints...

Benoit Boudreau is an entrepreneur and avid hunter with a passion for life and evangelization. We talk about his journey of faith that led him to a relationship with Christ and to his passion for hunting. Where to find Benoit: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@schoolofthehunt8927 Tree Ninja: https://treeninjaedmonton.com/ The Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share: F...

Dr. Gavin Ashenden is an author, commentator, and contributor to the Catholic Herald. A former priest of the Church of England, Gavin shares some of the events that led him to the Catholic Church and offers some great insights on Islam, Marxism, and the ongoing Synod on Synodality. More from Dr. Gavin Ashenden: Website: https://ashenden.org/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/gavinashenden X: @gavinashend...

Jesse Romero is a world renowned Catholic evangelist, author, and radio show host on Virgin Most Powerful Radio. He is also a past three-time World Police Olympics boxing champion, a former US middleweight kickboxing champion and a retired veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He holds a Masters Degree in Catholic Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH.&nbsp...

Marc Lozano is the founder and CEO of Christ Centered Capital and the main contributor & editor to C3 content. We discuss the morality of traditional banking systems, the stock market, and how Christians can be good stewards of their finances and build Christian communities. Christian Investing = Christian Culture! Follow Marc and his work at Christ Centered Capital: YouTube: https://www....

Deacon Kenneth Noster is the Head of School for WISDOM Home Schooling & The Gilbertine Institute. He has been a tireless and courageous advocate for school choice and home schooling in Alberta for decades. In addition to being an educator and having a large family, he is also a Permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Deacon Ken shares his insights on how a home based education strengt...

Keith Nester is a former pastor/youth pastor with more than 20 years of full-time ministry in various roles within Protestant communities. After a decades long discernment process, Keith joined the Catholic Church in 2017. And now as the Executive Director of Down to Earth Ministries, Keith continues to use his preaching gifts to speak to audiences about faith, theology, and his journey to Catholi...

Leila Miller is a Catholic writer, author, and commentator who is passionate about Church teaching on key moral issues involving marriage, family, and human sexuality. We talk about a recent article that she wrote called Nine Bad Arguments for Catholics Attending Invalid "Weddings" and how Catholics can provide a charitable response and witness to the truth and beauty of Sacramental Marriage betwe...