The Two Stewards Show

The following is a talk Brent delivered in-person at the Reformed Educator’s Conference last week.   This is an event where reformed teachers and principals from across Canada get together to focus on one topic and discuss curriculum and teaching strategies that can be implemented in classrooms.    The theme this year was financial literacy and faithful stewardship.   How can young people learn wh...

Canada’s latest fiscal update introduced a new “Sovereign Wealth Fund”. BUT we have some questions.   In this episode, we discuss: Canada’s new sovereign wealth fund Rising government debt and exploding interest payments Immigration housing pressure and rent increases   - If you have a property in Hamilton or St. Catharines, you could be eligible for $40-80k in government grants if you add a dwell...

Does Trump's Strategic plan for 'America First' put Canada in last? In this episode, we explore: America’s “peace through strength” strategy and what it signals for the global order Canada's fall on the happiness index Who is the most oppressed? If you have a property in Hamilton or St. Catharines, you could be eligible for $40–80k in government grants if you add a dwelling unit to your property....

“Free money” sounds great… until you realize who actually pays for it. In this episode, we discuss: How Canada’s latest policies (from HST cuts to condo bailouts) are shaping the housing market What’s really happening in the job market? The consequences of government “free money” programs and who actually benefits Foreign influence, energy strategy, and global trends that could impact Canada’s fut...

Is the world upside down? From Canada’s internal tensions to a shifting global order, the cracks are getting harder to ignore. We explore: Canada’s deficits, debt, and growing pressure Indigenous land claims and sovereignty questions Media narratives, transparency, and social tension De-dollarization Iran, China, and rising geopolitical risk   -   Email us at  hello@twostewards.ca

Ian Wildeboer is the pastor of Mercy Christian Church in Hamilton and a former missionary to Papua New Guinea. His doctoral research explored the lives of missional church leaders serving in lower-income urban communities across Canada, examining what it means to follow the “downward way” of Christ.   In this episode, we discuss: What social mobility really means — upward vs. downward Can the purs...

How Christian homeowners can use their home as a tool - to spend less time working, and more time with their kids   We’ll go over: What exactly is home equity and how you can calculate it The 3 ways homeowners access it safely 4 Strategies you can use to deploy your equity wisely – and multiply it - Download the FULL resource here: https://www.goodstewards.ca/wealth   Book a 15-Minute strategy cal...

Robert Netzly is a globally recognized leader in the Biblically Responsible Investing movement and founder and CEO of Inspire Investing. He is also the author of Biblically Responsible Investing: On Wall Street As It Is In Heaven and has spent years helping Christian families think deeply about how their investment dollars intersect with their faith.   In this episode, we discuss: How Robert’s jou...

Jonathan Wellum is the CEO of Rocklinc Investment Partners, an independent investment management firm focused on building portfolios of high-quality assets. Jonathan brings has an MBA from McMaster, a Master of Arts in Theology and Philosophy, and CFA credentials with decades of practical experience in finance. In this episode, we discuss: How Christian values shape his approach to investing How C...

Joshua Emmanuel is the founder of Jungle Ministry in Jos, Nigeria. He is a missionary, Christian apologist, and podcaster. In this episode, we discuss: The true purpose of money The role of government And practical guidance for leading, discipling, and stewarding resources in today’s society. - Support Joshua's work: https://teachthestory.org/jungleministry   Reformation Room Podcast: https://www....

How to confidently get your kids into the market – while avoiding big mistakes, protecting your relationship, and creating a plan that works for the long term - Download the FULL resource here: https://www.goodstewards.ca/help-your-kids   Book a 15-Minute strategy call with our team: https://www.goodstewards.ca/get-started  

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Hawkes, a paralegal focussing on landlord tenant and small claims court matters. How the LTB actually works What every small landlord needs to know to avoid costly mistakes Bill 60 updates that are reshaping landlord-tenant law - Get in touch with Kelly by emailing kelly@khparalegal.com   Are you stewarding or squandering your real estate? Take our Quick Tes...

Is mass immigration actually working? Who benefits, who pays the cost, and what happens when integration, housing, and institutions can’t keep up? We explore population decline, entitlement pressures, cultural cohesion, historical immigration successes and failures, and why immigration alone can’t replace families, productivity, and shared values.   -   Email the show at hello@twostewards.ca

We live in a world of constant stimulation. News cycles, social media, notifications, and deficit spending. Short-term dopamine boosts hide long-term weakness.    What would it look like (personally and economically) to rebuild baseline instead of chasing the next hit.   -   Reach out to the show by email at hello@twostewards.ca

In this episode, we focus on Bill C-9 and the growing threat to free speech in Canada. We also explore: Interest rates The Genesis Mission  AI infrastructure   -   Email the show at hello@twostewards.ca

Private property is the foundation of today’s society. In this episode, we explore how history, economics, and Scripture all point to the same truth: without property rights, there is no responsibility and no real freedom. We discuss: The biblical basis for property and stewardship What happens when property rights are ignored  How secure ownership creates responsibility and generosity   - Email t...

In this episode, we discuss Canada’s latest fiscal update: $141B in new spending and a nearly $80B deficit. We break down what’s happening with housing, the new "Productivity Super Deduction", shifts in immigration policy, and why government spending continues to complicate interest rate cuts. Where is Canada’s economy heading, (and what good stewards should pay attention to)?   -   Email the show...

Mike Hutten is the owner of The Good Ground Natural farm. A regenerative farm hoping to produce food that is good for people, animals, and the earth.   How did Mike's farm do this year? Why is bad food so cheap? Do we think about our food enough? Is there a morally superior food choice?    -    The Good Ground: https://www.thegoodground.ca/   The Good Ground on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Jeremiah Shamess is a commercial real estate broker and head of Colliers Private Capital Group. He has built a reputation for his creative deal making in commercial real estate. In this episode, we discuss the GTHA market right now, whether development charges need to change, AI, and new sectors. We also explore what the next few years might look like for investors and homeowners alike.   -   Jere...

We’re at an inflection point. Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool. It’s becoming the engine of our economy, reshaping energy demand, wealth creation, and even the definition of productivity itself.   In this episode, Brent and Mark explore the age of abundance that technology promises. Will AI lift everyone's standard of living? Or will it deepen the divide?   -   Email the show at he...

Many people feel that things today aren't right. Things seem more expensive. Housing is unaffordable. Global tensions are rising. Physical and mental health are declining. The education system feels broken.  What if all these issues stem from the same root cause? In this episode, Joe Bryan joins us to discuss the problem. Our financial system.  Only once we understand the problem, can we find a so...

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Niman, to uncover the truth behind the idea of “becoming your own banker.”   We talk about what most people get wrong about whole life insurance.   -   Niman Financial: https://nimanfinancial.ca   Get in touch with the show by emailing us at hello@twostewards.ca  

Why aren't people having kids anymore? Is it because adults are still kids themselves?   This week, we dive into Canada’s record-low fertility rates. What’s really behind them? How is our culture producing fewer families and more dependence? Are young people choosing not to grow up, or has society made adulthood unattainable? And what happens when the people who are supposed to build the future… s...

Why has real estate remained such a powerful wealth-building tool for Canadians over time? And what happens when the engine that keeps that wealth growing (new housing construction) comes to a standstill?   In this episode, Mark single-handedly solves the Canadian condo crisis. -   Take our Free First-Time Homebuyer Course: https://www.goodstewards.ca/first-time-homebuyer-course   Get in touch wit...

Tim Fox joins us this week to discuss a Christian Perspective on Bitcoin. Tim is a brother in Christ, an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church of America, a professor at Knox Theological Seminary, and a fellow with the Center for Pastor-Theologians. He has a PhD in New Testament from the University of St. Andrews. Tim is also behind the Magnalia Foundation, helping churches and Christians u...