Episodes

After a month of lock-down and pivoting to live streaming and zoom calls for everything from book club meetings to pastoral care and Sunday morning church services, how are we as "the Church" meeting the spiritual health needs of our communities? Rev. Stephen Harper from Symons Valley United Church in Calgary joins Rev. Robin King and Ben Wilson for a conversation about the role of church as front line spiritual health care providers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We've been through a rollercoaster of emotions this week, not only in following along with the journey of Holy Week and leading into Easter, but also in following the news of a global pandemic that has both isolated and united all of humanity like nothing we've seen in our lifetime. It's been a transformative experience already, and we're not through it yet. So was Easter. And as much as we'd like things to just "go back to normal", how is that even possible after this? How is it possible after ...

We've been through a rollercoaster of emotions this week, not only in following along with the journey of Holy Week and leading into Easter, but also in following the news of a global pandemic that has both isolated and united all of humanity like nothing we've seen in our lifetime. It's been a transformative experience already, and we're not through it yet. So was Easter. And as much as we'd like things to just "go back to normal", how is that even possible after this? How is it possible after ...

We've been through a rollercoaster of emotions this week, not only in following along with the journey of Holy Week and leading into Easter, but also in following the news of a global pandemic that has both isolated and united all of humanity like nothing we've seen in our lifetime. It's been a transformative experience already, and we're not through it yet. So was Easter. And as much as we'd like things to just "go back to normal", how is that even possible after this? How is it possible after ...

If you're starting to lose track of what day of the week it is, today is Thursday and Palm Sunday is only a few days away. We're all in COVID-19 self-isolation mode, so how do we celebrate this important religious tradition? It's hard to be festive when you can't have all the festivities. But it's also an opportunity to look at Holy Week a bit differently, to walk through each of the days of this coming week in a new way and reflect on the Easter story with this current crisis in mind. How did t...

If you're starting to lose track of what day of the week it is, today is Thursday and Palm Sunday is only a few days away. We're all in COVID-19 self-isolation mode, so how do we celebrate this important religious tradition? It's hard to be festive when you can't have all the festivities. But it's also an opportunity to look at Holy Week a bit differently, to walk through each of the days of this coming week in a new way and reflect on the Easter story with this current crisis in mind. How did t...

If you're starting to lose track of what day of the week it is, today is Thursday and Palm Sunday is only a few days away. We're all in COVID-19 self-isolation mode, so how do we celebrate this important religious tradition? It's hard to be festive when you can't have all the festivities. But it's also an opportunity to look at Holy Week a bit differently, to walk through each of the days of this coming week in a new way and reflect on the Easter story with this current crisis in mind. How did t...

In the two weeks since our last podcast, the COVID-19 outbreak has gone from "totally under control" in Trump's words, to a fully global pandemic with many millions of people on full lock-down or voluntary self-isolation, and NYC as the new epicentre of the crisis. Change sometimes happens a lot faster than we're ready for, and we've all had to adapt in so many ways, learning to use new technologies to stay connected, keep working, educating our kids and caring for the sick, vulnerable and elder...

In the two weeks since our last podcast, the COVID-19 outbreak has gone from "totally under control" in Trump's words, to a fully global pandemic with many millions of people on full lock-down or voluntary self-isolation, and NYC as the new epicentre of the crisis. Change sometimes happens a lot faster than we're ready for, and we've all had to adapt in so many ways, learning to use new technologies to stay connected, keep working, educating our kids and caring for the sick, vulnerable and elder...

In the two weeks since our last podcast, the COVID-19 outbreak has gone from "totally under control" in Trump's words, to a fully global pandemic with many millions of people on full lock-down or voluntary self-isolation, and NYC as the new epicentre of the crisis. Change sometimes happens a lot faster than we're ready for, and we've all had to adapt in so many ways, learning to use new technologies to stay connected, keep working, educating our kids and caring for the sick, vulnerable and elder...

Robin and Ben share some personal wilderness stories, how God led them through times of uncertainty, doubt and fear, through Robin's journey into ministry at Bashaw United Church, and through Ben's solo flying adventure across Canada. We talk about what we learned from these "wilderness experiences" and also dive into some other wilderness stories, from Noah's Ark and quarantined cruise ships to Robin's favourite brand of toilet paper!

Robin and Ben share some personal wilderness stories, how God led them through times of uncertainty, doubt and fear, through Robin's journey into ministry at Bashaw United Church, and through Ben's solo flying adventure across Canada. We talk about what we learned from these "wilderness experiences" and also dive into some other wilderness stories, from Noah's Ark and quarantined cruise ships to Robin's favourite brand of toilet paper!

Robin and Ben share some personal wilderness stories, how God led them through times of uncertainty, doubt and fear, through Robin's journey into ministry at Bashaw United Church, and through Ben's solo flying adventure across Canada. We talk about what we learned from these "wilderness experiences" and also dive into some other wilderness stories, from Noah's Ark and quarantined cruise ships to Robin's favourite brand of toilet paper!

The wilderness, literal or metaphorical, can feel like a scary place. Temptation, isolation, solitude, struggle and hopelessness is what we often associate with finding ourselves alone in the desert, or cast out of the garden. But maybe the bible's many "wilderness stories" point to something else, something that could offer us a way back to wholeness.

The wilderness, literal or metaphorical, can feel like a scary place. Temptation, isolation, solitude, struggle and hopelessness is what we often associate with finding ourselves alone in the desert, or cast out of the garden. But maybe the bible's many "wilderness stories" point to something else, something that could offer us a way back to wholeness.

The wilderness, literal or metaphorical, can feel like a scary place. Temptation, isolation, solitude, struggle and hopelessness is what we often associate with finding ourselves alone in the desert, or cast out of the garden. But maybe the bible's many "wilderness stories" point to something else, something that could offer us a way back to wholeness.

What role does religion/church/faith play in your life, really? What better time to ask that question than right after the story of Jesus being revealed (transfigured) on the mountain, and right before the season of Lent? Let's take a look at the "why" within our religious structures, routines and practices, and explore some confronting questions that could help remind us what Jesus stood for.

What role does religion/church/faith play in your life, really? What better time to ask that question than right after the story of Jesus being revealed (transfigured) on the mountain, and right before the season of Lent? Let's take a look at the "why" within our religious structures, routines and practices, and explore some confronting questions that could help remind us what Jesus stood for.

What role does religion/church/faith play in your life, really? What better time to ask that question than right after the story of Jesus being revealed (transfigured) on the mountain, and right before the season of Lent? Let's take a look at the "why" within our religious structures, routines and practices, and explore some confronting questions that could help remind us what Jesus stood for.

If Jesus gave an inspiring 18 minute lecture at a TED conference, it would probably sound a lot like the "sermon on the mount", which he began with, "you are blessed." In this conversation, Robin and I dove into this famous teaching to explore what Jesus' words mean for us today.

If Jesus gave an inspiring 18 minute lecture at a TED conference, it would probably sound a lot like the "sermon on the mount", which he began with, "you are blessed." In this conversation, Robin and I dove into this famous teaching to explore what Jesus' words mean for us today.

If Jesus gave an inspiring 18 minute lecture at a TED conference, it would probably sound a lot like the "sermon on the mount", which he began with, "you are blessed." In this conversation, Robin and I dove into this famous teaching to explore what Jesus' words mean for us today.

After Christmas we often talk about Epiphany, the revealing of Jesus. So, is Epiphany simply about revealing the divinity of Jesus, the Messiah who the Magi had been waiting for, based on ancient prophecies? Or, is Epiphany about the humanity of Jesus, the word made flesh, a man who would first ask "what are you looking for?", and then, offer us the chance to come and see?

After Christmas we often talk about Epiphany, the revealing of Jesus. So, is Epiphany simply about revealing the divinity of Jesus, the Messiah who the Magi had been waiting for, based on ancient prophecies? Or, is Epiphany about the humanity of Jesus, the word made flesh, a man who would first ask "what are you looking for?", and then, offer us the chance to come and see?