You've probably heard that the planet is grossly overpopulated. Or is it? A recent WIRED magazine article examined a very different perspective presented in a new book by Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson called Empty Planet. The same week, Hungary announced that it is waving income tax requirements for ALL mothers in an attempt to turn their own declining numbers around. That's prompted Eric and Brett to ask "Is overpopulation still a thing?" This week on Thinking Faith!
Feb 26, 2019•40 min
In just four years our Archdiocese has gone from 3 Permanent Deacons to a full dozen! The question is, what do you do with them all? From hammers and saws to work with our indigenous partners, we dig into what all our new Deacons have been up to these past few months this week on Thinking Faith!
Feb 19, 2019•35 min
It's been seven months, do you know where your deacons are? We look at what our nine new deacons are up to focussing this week on a few of the guys and their involvement in spiritual care of the sick and dying. What happens when you release nine shiny new deacons into the frigid wilds of Southern Saskatchewan? Find out this week (and next) on Thinking Faith!
Feb 12, 2019•35 min
Fourth of Four in our "Theology of Rock and Roll" series wherein we school Braden on Dylan's mastery of rock theology, dive into Stabilo, U2, and Creed and the particularly edifying experience of having found what may well be the most epic Christmas sweater in the universe. Finding what we're looking for, struggling with our own flawed designs and finding shelter from the storm this week on Thinking Faith!
Feb 05, 2019•42 min
In Part 3 of our Rock and Roll podcast, we talk Sweet Child of Mine and Chesterton, Bohemian Rhapsody's anti-rock heart, the vicious game of April Wine and the crucial work of the artist to make reality present and force us to contend with life. Lookin for satisfaction this week on Thinking Faith!
Jan 29, 2019•40 min
Rockin' and rollin' into our second week of a four-part series on, faith and rock. We talk Chesterton, Guns and Roses, AD/DC and life on the road, the Eurythmics and how rock tries to figure out what stirs the human heart. Oh, and Deacon Eric backs himself into a musical corner in the first ten minutes, this week on Thinking Faith!
Jan 22, 2019•36 min
Over and above all the interesting and inspiring conversations that are had in the hallowed halls of the Pastoral Centre - one topic dominates among our show hosts and anyone they can get to listen. Rock and Roll. Is it possible to make a 'Theology of Rock and Roll' a thing? What kind of thing might that be? And where might this fit in an evangelization strategy? We begin a 4-part series where we might even answer these questions and more while we jam some mad air guitar riffs this week on Think...
Jan 15, 2019•32 min
The adventure continues with Michelle Braden and she continues to regale and inspire us with yet more stories of the unusual, the inexplicable, the inspirational 'God-incidences' she's encountered in life and ministry. Can there be a better start to the New Year than with signs, miracles, wonders...and Thinking Faith!?
Jan 08, 2019•21 min
There's no better start to the New Year than when friend and co-worker Michelle Braden graces our humble studio. In this episode, Michelle shares a few out of this world miracle moments that are sure to blow your mind and lift your heart. Breaking out the air recorders for the first of two tent-revival episodes of Thinking Faith!
Jan 01, 2019•35 min
From all of us at "Thinking Faith!" and everyone at the offices of the Archdiocese of Regina, we wish you and your family and loved ones a very Merry Christmas and every blessing of Christ in the New Year!
Dec 25, 2018•3 min
The exciting conclusion to our three-part Advent Mission wherein, having identified the root of our struggles, and the deepest need of our hearts, we turn to Christ, the great carpenter King to join in his grand rebuilding plan. Knocking out walls and putting in a pool - it's renovation time this week on Thinking Faith!
Dec 18, 2018•35 min
In this continuation of our three-part Advent Mission, Deacon Eric invites us to examine those areas of our lives in need of Christ's healing and mercy. As we walk with Christ through all the 'rooms' of our souls, we'll ask "Which need the most work?" This week on Thinking Faith!
Dec 11, 2018•30 min
In this first of a three-part Advent Parish Mission, Deacon Eric invites reflection on "the vast, unfathomable love of a God whose generosity and mercy never cease to outpace our own". In our fast-paced world its easy to forget that even as God acts to sustain the whole of creation from moment to moment, he has you always in His heart and in His mind. Take time out of your day to learn to walk more closely with the God who comes to draw you near to Himself this week, and for the next three weeks...
Dec 05, 2018•39 min
What happens when you leave a Deacon alone in the recording studio? Deacon Eric explores while musing on the Liturgical Year, Solemnities and Kings. What's the connection between all of this and St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises? Find out this week on Thinking Faith!
Nov 27, 2018•20 min
"Religion - You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." As we put the finishing touches on our discussion about Catholics and other religions we find ourselves wondering "What the heck is a religion anyway?" We'll discuss religion vs World View, how we make choices in everyday life and whether or not atheists believe things the same way Christians or other people of faith believe. We're questioning everything and finding answers if we're lucky this week on Thinkin...
Nov 20, 2018•35 min
It happened again. We started talking about something and just couldn't make ourselves stop. On offer today, the unexpected second part of our discussion on Catholics and other religions. Our focus today...what do we do when we disagree? In a space and time when the culture has forgotten how to disagree, we're throwing down the gloves this week on Thinking Faith!
Nov 13, 2018•26 min
Aren't all Religions true? Is it ever ok to disagree? What's our relationship with the Jewish community and what about other religions of the world? We'll search for answers to these and all your questions about Catholics, Truth and other religions this week on Thinking Faith!
Nov 07, 2018•40 min
Just in time for All Hallow's Eve, a long-anticipated (by us at least), episode on Catholics, the supernatural and the occult. Can/should Catholic's dress up for Halloween? What do Catholics need to know about the supernatural and the occult and what about Ouija boards and other kinds of 'fortune telling'? We'll be haunting your dreams this week on Thinking Faith!
Oct 30, 2018•54 min
Social Justice Coordinator, Tashia Toupin is in studio one more time as we complete our Reverence for Life Month series. We'll discuss those particular life issues surrounding care for the elderly, the sick and the dying with a focus on our common call to create a culture of encounter, in the midst of a culture that seeks to avoid or end suffering at all costs. We're choosing a life of care, compassion, and accompaniment this week on Thinking Faith! Show Notes: We promised to share some informat...
Oct 23, 2018•46 min
As Reverence For Life month continues in the Archdiocese of Regina we invite Social Justice Coordinator Tashia Toupin into the studio once again. This week we discuss victims of violence. We discuss St. Mother Theresa's solution for peace, examine the effects of generational violence on individuals, families and our world, take a look at the scriptural call to care for refugees and share practical ways we can all be part of the solution this week on Thinking Faith!
Oct 16, 2018•43 min
As Reverence For Life Month Continues in the Archdiocese of Regina we sit down with Social Justice Coordinator Tashia Toupin once again. This time we'll take a look at the life issues surrounding poverty, discuss what a "Preferential Option for the Poor" really means, and share some more practical ideas on integrating habits of care for the poor into our daily lives. Praying for compassionate hearts and generous souls on this week's Thinking Faith!
Oct 09, 2018•35 min
As Reverence For Life month begins in the Archdiocese of Regina, Tashia Toupin and Deacon Eric Gurash sit down to discuss the wide scope of life issues surrounding Abortion. From the vulnerability of the unborn to the systemic pressures that hamper a woman's freedom to choose life, they invite a deeper look and share practical actions we can all take to support a true reverence for life on this week's Thinking Faith!
Oct 02, 2018•36 min
Wherein we discuss alternate show names, get confused by knock-knock jokes and meet our new Social Justice Coordinator Tashia Toupin as we prepare to kick off Reverence for Life Month this coming October 1st! Asking "Who's there?" and "What's the relationship between freedom, conscience and life issues?" this week on Thinking Faith!
Sep 25, 2018•49 min
If you've ever been in a classroom with younger kids talking about church stuff you figure out pretty quick that their answer to every question is going to be Jesus. Brett and Eric head back to school on this one where the Incarnation suddenly seems to be the answer to everything this week on Thinking Faith!
Sep 18, 2018•41 min
Continuing our 4-part series on Jesus, Eric and Brett take a closer look at the Fathers of the Church and how a whole mess of heresies actually helped us all get to know Christ a little better. We're walking through heresies and hoping we don't get any on us this week on Thinking Faith!
Sep 11, 2018•39 min
Wherein we discuss the fact that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is kind of a big deal. The difference between Confucius and Christ and why any of this should matter. Dying and rising, it's kind of how we do things this week, and every week on Thinking Faith!
Sep 04, 2018•36 min
Wherein we discuss the merits of lowering expectations, the gift of 80%, and Brett calls Eric a what!? Oh and Jesus, we're talking about Jesus in this part one of a new four-part series. So that's kind of a big deal this week on Thinking Faith!
Aug 28, 2018•35 min
Having guests in the studio is one of our favorite things and this week we have two! Gregg and Chelo Ravasco of our local Couples for Christ Apostolate stop by to talk with us about their annual ANCOP (ANswering the Cry Of the Poor) walk in Wascana Park. The Walk raises awareness about the educational and humanitarian work that ANCOP does globally and funds for their various projects. Find out how and why there's now a Saskatchewan Community in the Philippines and how you can become a part of ch...
Aug 21, 2018•34 min
They said it couldn't be done. They said we didn't have the stamina. They said we didn't have the attention spans. But here we are at episode 100! And to celebrate we've called in our brand new boss, Director of Pastoral Services Lisa Polk. We'll find out her thoughts on the Church, her relationship with Jesus Christ, how central evangelization and supporting parishes is to her mission --- and what superpower she'd like to have. It's a celebration this week on Thinking Faith!
Aug 14, 2018•45 min
Do I follow my head, my heart, or my conscience? Do I choose one, do I choose none? Do I have to choose at all? And what's this stuff about forming conscience? Is there a pottery class or something that can help? We've got the questions and maybe even some of the answers as we tackle the sticky question of conscience in this part 2 of 2 this week on Thinking Faith!
Aug 07, 2018•25 min
