Linda Holdbrook did not see herself as a person to lead change, but when the recent racial conflict erupted she felt compelled to speak. As a young Black woman, an immigrant of African parents, and a faithful Catholic, Linda realized her voice

The Church Beyond Race Part II - Finding our Way back to Reconciliation

Jun 30th, 2020 24m 6s

John Snow was a Christian minister, and chief of Stoney Nakoda First Nation. Up until his death 10 years ago, he was writing the history of Christianity among his people, a faith he was deeply proud of. Today, his son Tony continues telling tha

The Church beyond Race, Part I - Having those difficult conversations about race

Jun 24th, 2020 19m 50s

Today we talk to Rev. Greg Smith, pastor of the Lutheran Church of our Saviour in Calgary. Rev. Smith is a white pastor, who just moved from the southern States, who had not spoken out against racism in the past. This time, he did. Rev. Smith w

Beauty and the Art of Evangelization - a conversation with new media artist Yuan Wang

Jun 13th, 2020 31m 18s

In this post-literal world of digital media, artists may be the most important evangelists in our time, those who live on the border of culture and dialogue in symbols, images, and metaphors. But who are the artists standing on the border of Ch

The Courage to Love – a young woman discovers the key to becoming a witness of Christ in today's secular culture

Jun 1st, 2020 33m 28s

After high school, Raquel Neeser-Carazo set off on a journey across country in search of herself. That journey revealed unexpected lessons on how to become an authentic witness of courage, faith, and love to others. Raquel talks about the chall

The Future Church - Fr. Cristino Bouvette discusses the hope that ignites us

May 19th, 2020 37m 27s

As the well-being of millions were threatened, the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into lockdown at a scale never experienced before. In the midst of this, the local parish has been faced with empty pews, devastating financial loss, and uncer

Faith on the Front Lines - what the unexpected heroes of the COVID crisis have taught us about courage and compassion

May 5th, 2020 31m 13s

Dr. Thomas Bouchard, medical director of the Father Lacombe long-term care centres in southeast Calgary, one of the hardest hit regions of COVID-19 in Alberta, reflects on the remarkable character of those on the front-line of the pandemic, an

What prison taught me about freedom, forgiveness, and being human - with Chaplain Peter Worsley

Apr 29th, 2020 24m 56s

After unexpectedly finding himself helping ex-convicts get their life back together, Peter Worsley reflects on his 17 years as a prison chaplain, and what he has learned about freedom, forgiveness, and being human.At the end of the podcast Pet

Conspiracy, Contigency, and COVID-19: A conversation with Fr. Cristino Bouvette

Apr 20th, 2020 35m 42s

As society begins to become anxious about the current and future state of affairs in this pandemic reality, Fr. Cristino thoughtfully responds to the big questions for which we are seeking answers. Enjoy the first full length and unedited inter

Finding Faith when there is nowhere to go but Home

Apr 6th, 2020 16m 10s

The concept of social distancing has now redefined all our lives – and for millions of people that impact is felt most clearly at home. It has forced families to look more closely at dynamics within the home, and it’s also raised challenges or

Finding Faith at a Social Distance

Mar 25th, 2020 8m 10s

As the global pandemic sets in, the weight of social isolation becomes heavier. How do we keep this up? Concern about mental health is as real as people's physical health. With the help of Dr. Peter Doherty, psychology professor at St. Mary's U

Finding Faith in this Time of Pandemic

Mar 25th, 2020 8m 45s

The world is gripped by a pandemic the scale of which has not been seen for 100 years. How do we begin to make sense of what is happening the world right now? This episode seeks a way in which faith can help bring a hopeful perspective in the m

Finding Faith in the Shadow of Mental Illness

Mar 25th, 2020 17m 38s

At least 1 out of 5 Canadians struggle with mental health issues. If this was any other disease it would be called an epidemic. This podcast weaves together the thoughts of three speakers who led a recent workshop series sponsored by the Cathol

Finding Faith in the Big Bang

Mar 25th, 2020 20m 18s

A recent study by Notre Dame university showed that the perception of religion being in conflict with science was the second leading reason why young adults in North America were leaving churches. This podcast seeks to reconcile the conflict b

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