Brent Vanderwoude & Mark Krikke
The Two Stewards Show
Hosts Brent Vanderwoude & Mark Krikke talk about real estate, money, stewardship, investing, economics, bitcoin, and more from a Christian perspective. Join us as we learn how to steward our wealth wisely.
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Brent Vanderwoude & Mark Krikke
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May 20, 2026
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Episodes
Stoicism, Culture & Standing for What We Believe | Ep 127 12.09.2025 58:47
Do we still have the right to stand up for what we believe in? In this episode, Mark and Brent dive into immigration, Stoicism, Epicureanism, DEI, and whether Canada measures up against other countries. Mark and Brent also discuss recent news items including the subway stabbing event and the murder of Charlie Kirk. - Email the show at hello@twostewards.ca Explore our free resources: https://tw...
What Happens When Canadians Stop Trusting the System? | Ep 126 03.09.2025 1:04:34
Mark and Brent sit down for a late-night conversation, unpacking insights from recent guests: Daniel Foch, Sam Cooper, and Richard Dias. Everything from dirty money and Canada’s productivity crisis to the cracks in our immigration system. Then, they dive into the shocking $10.5M iPro Realty scandal that has Canadians questioning the industries we once trusted. As confidence in long-standing syste...
Richard Dias - Why Canada is Falling Apart | Ep 125 27.08.2025 1:41:15
This week, Mark and Brent are joined by Richard Dias. Richard is a global strategist at Ice Cap Asset Management, and co-host of The Loonie Hour, a podcast that breaks down Canadian and global economics. We dive into: Inflation, Canada’s Productivity Crisis, Canadian Real Estate Markets, Atheism & Christianity in the West, Fiat Currency vs. Bitcoin, and more! - Check out The Loonie Hour Po...
Sam Cooper - Organized Crime and Corruption in Canada | Ep 124 20.08.2025 1:03:45
Sam Cooper is an award-winning Canadian investigative journalist and author. He has spent years uncovering the hidden networks of organized crime, foreign interference, and money laundering in Canada. His groundbreaking work has revealed how cartels, corrupt elites, and foreign state actors have used Canada’s real estate market, casinos, and political systems as a safe haven for dirty money. In t...
How The Banking System Destroys The Middle Class | Ep 123 07.08.2025 1:15:21
In this episode, Mark and Brent dive into the uncomfortable truth behind our modern financial system: The Bank of Canada may have held its policy rate at 2.75% Economist Richard Werner explains how banks create money out of thin air—not by lending deposits, but by issuing new credit George Gammon outlines how this fuels inflation, asset bubbles, and the so-called Cantillon Effect, where the rich g...
Daniel Foch - Where is Canada's REAL ESTATE MARKET Headed? | Ep 122 30.07.2025 55:38
Daniel Foch joins Brent and Mark for a conversation on what’s going on in Canada’s housing market — and where things might be headed next. We talk about: rents, housing supply, multiplex policy, demographic collapse, having kids, AI tools, and Bitcoin. - - - Follow Daniel on X: https://x.com/daniel_foch Check out The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast: https://thecanadianinvestorpodcast.com/p...
Will Carney Make Trudeau's Mess Worse? | Ep 121 22.07.2025 50:13
In this episode Brent and Mark break down some big stories that are shaping Canada’s economy right now: Rental market decline – BMO says it’s just getting started. Youth unemployment – Now at recession levels. Trudeau’s fiscal mess – And how Carney might make it worse. GENIUS Act – What it means and who really benefits. - - - Email the show at hello@twostewards.ca
Lorenzo Podda - This Mortgage Product Will Change The Game! | Ep 120 03.07.2025 1:02:41
This week, I’m joined by Lorenzo Podda from Better Mortgage Select, for a timely conversation about the mortgage market. We break down: Current mortgage rates and how they’re impacting buyers and investors Key trends in the housing market A brand new mortgage product Better Mortgage Select is launching — and why it could be a total game-changer for buyers, investors, and homeowners alike Whether y...
Nathan Fitzsimmons - Can We Fix Savings? | Ep 119 25.06.2025 1:05:07
Nathan Fitzsimmons is an advocate for sound money, specializing in Austrian Economics and Libertarian Philosophy. He worked in medical research, but after falling deep down the Bitcoin rabbit hole in 2020, he pivoted to full-time education—helping others understand Bitcoin. With an academic background in Business, Biology, Philosophy, and Computer Science, he’s uniquely equipped to communicate the...
The Reason Canada's Housing Is So Expensive | Ep 118 17.06.2025 1:05:30
Trump plans to pay parents $1000 per baby. What does this mean for the future of money? Canada's housing crisis is being driven by investors, cheap debt, and government policy. We also talk Bitcoin, Pride vs Eid, and what happens when the housing market is driven by profit? - - - Email us at hello@twostewards.ca
How Our Homes Shape Our Culture | Ep 117 28.05.2025 1:01:12
Toronto’s “Missing Middle” is finally getting attention—but is it too late? In this episode, we unpack insights from the Buildstak summit: why the city’s Yellow Belt is under pressure, how multiplex conversions are leading the charge, and what 452 new permits reveal about housing trends. We explore how suburban sprawl reflects values like independence and privacy—and whether today’s housing choi...
Economic Turbulence: What’s Next for Canada’s Housing Market? | Ep 116 14.05.2025 1:08:36
Canada’s economy is in a weird spot—housing is tight, unemployment is rising, and immigration is still ramping up. We talk about what’s driving it all, why the BoC is sending mixed signals, and where the real estate opportunities might be hiding. Plus: Alberta separatism, Carney meets Trump, and why the public sector keeps growing. - - - Get in touch with the show by emailing hello@twostewards.ca
Social Mobility in Canada | Ep 115 30.04.2025 59:34
Brent and Mark look into insights from Policy Horizons Canada. Is it possible to 'move up' in the world? - - - Get in touch with the show at www.twostewards.ca
5 Steps To Make The Most of Everything | Ep 114 22.04.2025 21:23
This episode is a little different — Brent is breaking down the 5-step process that helped him define goals, pick an investment vehicle, and take action with confidence. Let us know what you think of this solo-style episode — we’d love your feedback! Get in Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodstewardsinc Email: hello@twostewards.ca
Building an ADU Vs. Buying a Rental Property | Ep 113 09.04.2025 1:07:46
Should you build an ADU or buy a rental property? Which is the better investment? - - - Go to goodstewards.ca/discover to book a FREE 30-Minute Expert Consultation Send your feedback to hello@twostewards.ca
Contentious Politics & Crumbling Culture | Ep 112 02.04.2025 1:08:00
Join Brent and Mark as Brent mostly listens to Mark talk about the EU, US, GDP, CPI, NPR, CMHC, and Free money for ADUs - - - Send your feedback and suggestions to hello@twostewards.ca
CBDCs Are Coming! Should You Be Worried? | Ep 111 26.03.2025 58:47
What are Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)? Will they replace our money? What are the benefits and downfalls? Should we be worried about them? - - - Email the show at hello@twostewards.ca
Should You Wait To Buy Real Estate? | Ep 110 19.03.2025 1:11:21
Should you wait to buy real estate? Or buy real estate and wait? Do you know a perfect opportunity when you see one? Is waiting to buy or sell real estate a good idea? What is indecision costing you? - - - Email us at hello@twostewards.ca
The Hidden Cost of INFLATION | Ep 109 12.03.2025 1:14:49
Inflation punishes savers, distorts market signals, reduces quality of life, erodes trust, and stimulates high time preference behaviour. - - - Email your feedback to hello@twostewards.ca
Joey Temprile - Millennial on Bitcoin, Faith & Masculinity | Ep 108 05.03.2025 1:38:04
Joey Temprile is co-host of The Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast. He is a millennial, Bitcoiner, husband, and father. Mark and Brent sit down to discuss Joey's opinions on Canadian society. They discuss millennials, faith, Bitcoin, and masculinity. - - - Joey on X: https://x.com/JoeyTweeets Listen to the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast https://canadianbitcoiners.com/ Send us feedback on the show: ...
Navigating The Changing Global Landscape | Ep 107 26.02.2025 1:09:22
Join Mark and Brent as they explore the major changes happening in politics, economics, and society around the world. They discuss Germany's new administration, America's new century bonds, Canada's new train, and how we can adapt to a shifting global landscape. - - - Send of your feedback: ---------------------------------- https://twostewards.ca/contact
Jojo Ruba - Spreading The Christian Faith | Ep 106 19.02.2025 1:08:48
Jojo Ruba is a Christian apologist and Executive Director of Redeeming Conversations, a Christian Apologetics Ministry. How can we be ambassadors for Christ in everyday life? Why is theology important? Why should we engage with non-believers? - - - Redeeming Conversations: ----------------------------------------- https://www.redeemingconversations.ca Send us feedback: ----------------------...
What's Happening in CANADA & The US? | Ep 105 13.02.2025 1:08:27
Mark and Brent give their thoughts on Mark Carney, DOGE, Trump's game plant to extend USA borders - - - FREE 30-min consultation to add dwelling units to your property ------------------- https://goodstewards.ca/discover Send us your feedback ------------------- https://twostewards.ca/contact
TRUMP'S TARIFFS & Executive Orders | Ep 104 10.02.2025 54:52
Mark and Brent give their thoughts on Donald Trump's new appointments, executive orders and tariffs. - - - Send your feedback to the show: https://twostewards.ca/contact
Emma Cubitt - Laneway Suites & ADUs in Hamilton | Ep 103 07.02.2025 1:04:54
Emma is a Principal of Invizij Architects Inc. She is involved in various community-building initiatives in downtown Hamilton and an advocate for laneway housing and Passive House design. Emma also runs the Facebook group for Laneway Suites & ADUs in Hamilton. How can we address the housing crisis? Are ADUs and laneway suites the answer? What is NIMBYism? - - - Laneway Suites & ADUs in H...
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