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Context Beyond The Headlines

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Go deeper into the news and current affair impacting Canada and what it means for Christians trying to make sense of it all with Context Beyond the Headlines podcast. We sit down with people who have first-hand experiences to get their perspectives on how changes to society will affect Canadians and how the church can play a role in walking alongside the most vulnerable. Host Maggie John tackles how faith intersects with everything from abortion, decriminalization of drugs, reconciliation, human trafficking and systemic racism. Listen every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episodes

Movies that move us

It's Hollywood's big night to celebrate itself... MORE

Jan 30, 202028 minSeason 9Ep. 18

Rx: Love and Respect

Medical Assistance in Dying – or M.A.I.D. Some call it “merciful and individual choice.” Others call it suicide, even murder.... MORE

Jan 30, 202029 minSeason 9Ep. 18

Blessed are the peacemakers

Few things destabilize our world like a wave of violence and unrest... MORE

Jan 17, 202029 minSeason 9Ep. 16

Sri Lanka: Faith under fire

Sri Lanka is still recovering from the Islamic terrorist bombings on Easter Sunday, 2019... MORE

Dec 12, 201929 minSeason 9Ep. 11

Neighbours in crisis

Canadian communities are calling out for neighbourliness... [MORE]

Nov 29, 20195 minSeason 9Ep. 10

Dignity of Life

Changes are coming to Canada's medical assistance in dying... MORE

Nov 21, 201929 minSeason 9Ep. 9

The King's music

Kanye West's ninth studio album is causing a lot of controversy ... MORE

Nov 14, 201929 minSeason 9Ep. 8

Parliament's Problems

What are the hot button issues the new Liberal minority government... MORE

Nov 01, 201928 minSeason 9Ep. 6

A Country Divided

Few things divide us like our politics... MORE

Oct 25, 201929 minSeason 9Ep. 5

Canada's hate problem

In our deeply divided world, bullying, racism, and hatred... MORE

Oct 17, 201929 minSeason 9Ep. 4

Faith and politics

Understanding why some religious issues will sway the vote this election... MORE

Oct 10, 201929 minSeason 9Ep. 3

Fan culture communities

Belonging and community - we all need it! But when many of us began stepping out of our physical communities and into the online digital personas and communities we've created - well everything community became unreal. ... MORE

May 30, 201929 minSeason 8Ep. 30

Is university worth it?

“Get a good education,” have always been word to the wise, ... MORE

May 16, 201929 minSeason 8Ep. 28

Speaking out for vulnerable children

War, poverty, famine, drought, violence. These are only some of the heartbreaking tragedies facing us. But it's the children who suffer the most. ... MORE

May 02, 201929 min

Suffering in Sri Lanka

A bloody Sunday at another place of worship. This time, a terrorist attack in several places throughout the island of Sri Lanka... MORE

Apr 26, 201929 minSeason 8Ep. 1825

Hope rising from the ashes

Few tragedies stop us in our tracks like the destruction of ancient art that comforts us. The world looked on in horror as the roof and spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris went up in flames... MORE

Apr 18, 201929 min

Carbon action

It evokes anger, protests and passion like few other issues facing us. There's a lot of noise to cut through - and where we even begin our action on climate change is complex and costly... READ MORE

Apr 11, 201929 minSeason 8Ep. 23

Power of religious symbols

A stunning decision in Quebec as the government introduces new legislation to ban religious symbols – worn by certain public employees like police officers, teachers and judges. The proposed bill is a dismantling of what Canada included in our chart of rights – religious freedom and expression. Secularism moves religion out.... READ MORE

Apr 04, 201928 minSeason 8Ep. 1822

Crisis Zones

More than 750 deaths - so far - in the wake of Cyclone Idai that rampaged Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi in Africa. It's one of the worst weather-related disasters to hit the southern hemisphere. How is help being activated following Cyclone Idai? ... READ MORE

Mar 28, 201929 minSeason 8Ep. 1821

Global terrorism and our neighbours

As global terrorism seems to be on the rise, how can we build bridges with our neighbours? Another tragic terrorist attack at a place of worship... READ MORE

Mar 22, 201929 minSeason 8Ep. 1820

PRAYER AND POLITICS / TRAGEDY IN ETHIOPIA

18 Canadians die in a plane crash that killed 157 people. We pray for the loss in this community. And, does prayer and religion have a role in public life beyond the tragic? A Senate hearing underway on tax benefits for religion in Canada probes the worth of faith and religion in our nation. We hear from our political leaders on the value of prayer and examine the challenge of ethics in government. Is there a role for faith communities to pray for our leaders? And is that worth a tax benefit? Pl...

Mar 14, 201928 minSeason 8Ep. 1819
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