The Six Cents Report

Sikhs maintain a high level of representation in the political sphere. There are roughly 500,000 Sikhs in Canada, which accounts for about 1.4% of the population. In the 2019 federal election, 5% of  parliamentary seats - 15 Liberals, 1 NDP & 3 Conservatives  were won by Sikh politicians. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation that covers the following: Jagmeet Singh's comments on abortion & gay...

Remembrance Day 2019 has been victimized by partisan politics. Darnell & Joel discuss the following: Girl suspended from school for criticizing rainbow poppies Don Cherry fired on remembrance day How do you define hate speech? Analysis of the statement Don Cherry was fired for https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Rainbow Poppies Students suspended from Canadian high school for arguing again...

The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby is the first listener requested book to be featured on TYPBST. Darnell & Joel focus their conversation on the Biblical arguments in this book. Darnell developed an apologetic acronym to summarize his analysis of the arguments: C-H-U-L-O Church: ecclesiology  Hatred: racism Unempathisable Legislated diversity vs. Spirit led diversity Other brothers Bonus secti...

Kanye West dropped his first Christian album - JESUS IS KING. Darnell & Joel are joined by Anthony Mitchell to discuss the album and fan fare. The conversation covers the following topics: Anthony's history in the Christian music industry Kanye's salvation Insights about Kanye from the Zane Lowe interview Where does Kanye's album fit within Christian hip hop JESUS IS KING album review https://www....

The Toronto District School Board updated the student's dress code as of Sept 2019. The recent changes allow students to now wear hats, hoods, crop-tops and spaghetti straps. Darnell & Joel discuss the role of dress codes with Ayesha Madden & Jenna Nicoloff. The conversation covers the following topics: Impact of dress codes on students First impressions & dressing to impress Modesty  Teaching you...

Oct 21, 2019 is federal election day in Canada. Darnell & Joel discuss the leaders debates that were held on Oct 7 & 10, 2019.  Initial thoughts and feedback on the debates Multiculturalism & Immigration Quebec's Bill 21 & Provincial Jurisdiction  Indigenous People Climate Change https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Federal election leaders debate 2019: Full replay Federal leaders debate 20...

Amber Guyger was convicted of murdering Botham Jean and shortly after his brother Brandt offered her forgiveness. This was followed by some Christians voicing concern that Brandt's offer of forgiveness would diminish black justice. Darnell & Joel breakdown the following aspects of this serious of events: Concerns with how the case was handled Racial Trauma & Post Traumatic Slavery Syndrome Negativ...

Greta Thunberg is a child activist for government policies regarding climate change. Darnell & Joel discussing the following aspects of climate change: Climate change policy critics are deemed skeptics or science deniers Greta Thunberg's UN speech Economics of climate change policies Appealing to emotions vs intellect Behavioural Economics  Public discourse regarding the science of climate change...

Justin Trudeau was caught wearing Blackface - once, twice, three times a charm. Darnell & Joel discuss the following: Comments from political commentators Morality of decisions based on race "Wearing Blackface might prove a person’s ignorance and insensitivity, but it doesn’t necessarily prove that they are racist" - Sam Sey Is blackface morally neutral? Darnell & Joel in Chicago @ 2013 Legacy Con...

Dr. Tony Costa is teaching a new course on Social Justice at Toronto Baptist Seminary, this fall semester. Darnell & Joel discuss the following with Dr. Tony Costa: Biblical vs Secular Social Justice Subjective vs Objective Morality Social Justice in the Canadian Context Identity Politics within the Church Team Woke & Team Spoke Demographic of Church Elders Good vs Bad Discrimination Related episo...

On the next installment of TYPBST, Darnell & Joel discuss  Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes To Those Who Create It  by Charlamagne Tha God. Topics Include: What Christians can learn from this book "F Your Dreams" Everyone has privilege Take up the inequality we see with God Five Percenters https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Christians, Charlamagne Tha God And Black Privilege John 1:46 J...

Dave Chappelle's Netflix comedy special, Sticks & Stones, dropped on Aug 26, 2019. Darnell & Joel give their 2 cents on the comedy special.  https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Epilogue: How to watch the secret Dave Chappelle Netflix special Critical Reviews: You Can Definitely Skip Dave Chappelle's New Netflix Special 'Sticks & Stones' Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' is as percep...

Pastor David Lynn was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace on June 4, 2019. Darnell & Joel evaluate this situation by addressing the following aspects: Canadian Criminal Code  David Lynn's preaching tour Content of David Lynn's speech Open-air preaching within a Christian's calling Biblical evaluation of David Lynn's actions https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Pastor charged...

On the second installment of TYPBST, Darnell & Joel discuss  How to Read a Book  by Mortimer J. Adler & Charles Van Doren Topics include: Goals of reading: reading for info & understanding Reading as learning: learning by instruction vs discovery Assessing if a book is worth your time Being a demanding reader Marking up your book https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Meetings Suck: Turn...

The Peel District School Board's implementation of the action plan to support black male students - We Rise Together is under scrutiny. Darnell & Joel review this action plan and covering the following: student focus group underlying the action plan Other factors impacting students success beyond the school The student's experience section of the report Contrasting achievers & non-achievers Our ex...

In the second half of our discussion on homelessness, Darnell & Joel transition to solutions. Topics include: Private vs Government Welfare Benevolence within the church and necessity of community Causes of financial need and type of support Welfare Cliff Previous Homelessness episode:  6CR #45 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: What If Charity Replaced Taxation? Maryland church orde...

On the first installment of TYPBST (Type Beast) Darnell & Joel discuss Tim Challies book  Do More Better .  Topics include: Laziness & distractions impacting your productivity Busyness & perception of busyness Working for Good Intentional with your time Tools for organization https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Thinkspot Ephesian 5:15-17 Colossians 3:23-24 How to Read a Book "The key...

Over 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness on a given night. For the rest of the population, the circumstances of homelessness are often misunderstood. Joel and Darnell discuss the article "Everyday Myths About the Homeless - Debunked" by the charitable organization Fred Victor  Topics Include: Myth: Being homeless is a choice. Myth: Homeless people are taking advantage of the system. Myth: Mo...

The O'Cannabiz Conference provided The Six Cents Report with media passes to their 2019 Toronto event. Darnell & Joel discuss their experience and what they learned from the conference. Topics include: Unique aspects of Canadian industry - regulations, patents Medical use & cannabinoids Bill C93 - Pardon vs Expungement of 'simple possession' records Purpose of law & criminal records Cannabis Marke...

Darnell Samuels joined I.J. Makan on his podcast - Kazingram Dialogue to tell his story. During this conversation Darnell gives us an understanding of his life experiences that help shape his views and ideas.  https://kazingram.com/ High-End Theories www.sixcentsreport.com Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter sixcentsreport@gmail.com

The Fraser Institute  hosted their Economics for Journalist conference at the beginning of June 2019. Darnell was one of 25 participants selected to attend. Darnell & Joel have a conversation breaking down the conference and go in-depth on a few of the sessions. Topics include: Darnell's experience at the conference The Economic Way of Thinking Property Rights and the Tragedy of the Commons Teachi...

A paper claiming dodgeball is a tool of oppression was presented by Joy Butler from the University of British Columbia and David Burns from Kwantlen Polytechnic University while presenting their research at the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Darnell & Joel have a conversation regarding dodgeball, that covers the following: Playing dodgeball growing up Reactions to  audio cl...

Sam Sey joins Darnell & Joel to discuss his work at Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform. The conversation covers the following: working as a pro life advocate abortion laws in Canada Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform Abortion & Social Justice  In Vitro Fertilization & pro-life consistency Previous episodes:  Samuel Sey Interview  &  Samuel Sey Part 2 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Referen...

It's been a long layoff but we are back. Darnell & Joel have a short conversation to introduce season 3 and cover the following: Where we've been during the hiatus Listener Feedback Survey Results  Mandate of the 6CR: The Good, The True & The Canadian What to expect during Season 3  High-End Theories www.sixcentsreport.com Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter sixcentsreport@gmail.com

Social justice movements are causing division in our culture, including the reformed Christian community. The Principal of the Toronto Baptist Seminary - Rev. Kirk Wellum joins Darnell & Joel to discuss "The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel". Our conversation covers the following: Defining social justice Bringing up this statement at Toronto Baptist Seminary James White vs Tim Keller Socia...