Episodes

For the past 35-plus years, Tom Cooper has nurtured City In Focus as a city chaplaincy that meets the community's spiritual needs through pastoral work, events, writing, and nurturing philanthropy.

This Voices In The City episode was recorded live the morning of May 8th at the 59th annual BC Leadership Prayer Breakfast. Our featured guest was Canadian musician, speaker and mental health advocate Rob Nash.

At the 59th BC Leadership Prayer Breakfast dinner, a popular worship musician discusses mental health in the context of his faith and sings some of his well-known songs.

This Voices In The City episode was recorded live on June 13 at the 2025 BC Leadership Prayer Breakfast. Our special guest was Anthony Robles, an American Wrestler who won the 2011 NCAA individual wrestling national championship in the 125-pound weight class, despite being born with only one leg. Now an inspirational speaker, Anthony brought his message of reliance and hope to the approximately 1000 people gathered there.

Michael Audain is a well-known Vancouverite who is a Canadian home builder, philanthropist and art collector. he is the chairman and major Shareholder of Polygon Homes, one of the largest multi-family builders in British Columbia and Canada. At the 24th BC Leadership prayer Breakfast put on by City In Focus, Michael is interviewed by an old family friend and event MC Jai Kim, where we learn more about his impact and philosophy on the province of British Columbia.

Tom Cooper of City In Focus interviews Canadian senator Yonah Martin on making a difference in society through service in the government.

Tom Cooper of City In Focus interviews Lt Colonel Jamie Braund. Jamie has served the the Salvation Army for 37 years. Moving back and forth between Ontario and British Columbia, Jamie has worked in a variety of leadership positions in the hierarchy of the 150-year-old Salvation Army. He has been here in BC as the Divisional Commander since 2018, and has introduced innovative programs to further the compassionate work of the Salvation Army. His old friend, Tom Cooper of City In Focus, interviewed...

As a survivor of sex trafficking in Canada, Casandra Diamond is a provincially and nationally recognized anti-trafficking leader in Canada, serving as a trusted advisor to all levels of government. In 2014, Casandra founded BridgeNorth Women’s Mentorship & Advocacy Services, a registered charitable organization based in York Region, Ontario, dedicated to ending sex trafficking in Canada through direct service, public education, and advocacy.

Long-time Vancouver politician Sam Sullivan shares his inspiring story of his tragic accident that left him paralyzed at 19, and by recognizing his assets, he set about making a life by making a difference for the benefit of others.

Dr. Will Johnston speaks of his work and convictions front on the front lines of the Pro-Life movement and the campaign against MAID.

Jimmy Crescenzo is interviewed by CIF founder Tom Cooper, on the work he does with the East End Boys Club.

Stories and anecdotes by founder Tom Cooper to illustrate the work of City In Focus.

In the episode, CIF president Tom Cooper is interviewed by friend and colleague Roy Salmond and how City In Focus came into being. It's a varied trip from Texas to New York City. Then to California and Washington State with England in between there somewhere, finally ending up in Vancouver with plenty of experience, acumen and a vision for the soul of the city. Tom is rich and thoughtful with a light touch that anyone can understand and appreciate. Candid, forthright and forthcoming, Tom chall...

A 2-minute teaser episode.