Quebec&apos;s Bill 21 takes centre stage as Don Valley East MPP Michael Coteau joins the show to discuss the implications this has for freedom of religious expression. Quebec&apos;s new legislation banning public officials from wearing religious symbols has been deemed controversial by many, including Coteau who took action...Read more...>>>

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Michael Coteau on Quebec's Bill 21, and Preserving Freedom of Religion

Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance Brian Stiller is on the show this week to talk about the growth of Christianity in the world in the last half century, and how Evangelicalism has been shaped over this time span too. Stiller has a wealth of experience as he draws on his years as President of Youth for Christ Canada, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and of Tyndale University in Toronto. Don&apos;t miss his take on how Christians have gained both a better understanding...Read more...>>>

Brian Stiller on the Growth of Christianity around the World and Canadian Evangelicalism

Clinical psychologist and distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University&apos;s Health Sciences Julian Somers joins the show for an enlightening conversation about what it takes to beat addiction, and how to better understand homelessness, and mental health. Somers helps us to broaden our understanding of addiction beyond just drugs and alcohol, and he challenges us to gain compassion for those in the margins by seeing the person and not the symptom.

Julian Somers on Breaking Addiction and Threading the Needle of Homelessness

In 2017 Laurier University graduate student and teaching assistant Lindsay Shepherd was given heat by professors for playing an excerpt of Jordan Peterson in a Communications Class she led. Lindsay was accused of creating a "toxic climate" for students. She went public, challenging the accusations made against her. Earlier in 2021, she published a book...Read more...>>>

Lindsay Shepherd on the Campus Free Speech Crisis

Guy Hammond of Strength In Weakness Ministries shares his personal story of church upbringing, to gay lifestyle, and back to the church again. He makes a compelling argument both with his life and with the Bible for upholding the traditional biblical ethic. Guys also speaks to the hurt and misconceptions that so many Christians have of people in the LGBTQ and vice-versa. 

Guy Hammond on being Same-sex attracted but not Gay, and bridging the Church and LGBTQ

Greg (MLA for Yorkston Sask) and Leone Ottenbreit join the show for a candid conversation about grief, overcoming tragedy, and finding hope in Jesus. The Ottenbreits lost their son Brayden to cancer at the tender age of five. Previously considered cultural Christians, the difficult season brought the couple to a renewed faith...Read more...>>>

Greg and Leone Ottenbreit on losing their Son to Cancer, celebrating Legacy, and Grieving

Culture At A Crossroads returns with Village Church lead pastor Mark Clark. Mark is the author of The Problem of God and, most recently, The Problem of Jesus. Pastoring arguably Canada&apos;s fastest growing church, Mark shares one of his biggest secrets to preparing sermons that speak to Canadians of all different backgrounds.Mark expands on why Jesus used stories to crack open people&apos;s worldview, and he challenges Christians to stop being so fixed on from having everything explained...Read more...>>>

Mark Clark on seeing Jesus for who He really is and growing Village Church in Canada

Culture At A Crossroads is back! Here&apos;s a sneak peek of what to expect this season. 

Season 3 Trailer

Season 2 concludes with former Conservative Party leader and the Leader of the Opposition (current MP) Andrew Scheer. He joins the show to unpack the 2019 election, and offer his thoughts on the state of Canadian and Conservative politics. Don’t miss his story of how the devout Catholic’s faith became so personal, and why he wasn’t expected to be the leader of the Conservatives in the first place.He talks about the role each of his parents have had in shaping his religion, and explains why his strong convictions offer him peace even in the face of adversity. Plus, how his Sens concession job fed his addiction to popcorn.Read more....>>>

Andrew Scheer on his personal Faith, leading the Canadian Conservatives, and the 2019 election

Husband-wife duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy join the show to talk about how they&apos;ve blazed a trail in fiddling and step dancing and what the generational appeal is for this kind of music. From receiving the Order of Canada for MacMaster, to opening for Shania Twain for Leahy both have had their share of accolades. We&apos;ll find out how the farm, their seven kids, and ultimately their deep faith keeps them humble...Read more...>>>

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy on Fiddling, Family, Faith, and Farming.

Christian Legal Fellowship&apos;s Derek Ross joins the show to break down Bill C-7 that was just passed in Canada. He explains what this means for the broader euthanasia conversation in our country, and particularly how this impacts the mentally vulnerable. In doing so, Ross, will make his case for why this was a rushed piece of legislation...Read more...>>>

Derek Ross on Bill C-7, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the Mentally Vulnerable

Deric Ruttan joins the show to share about his country music career that started when he was 12 after getting his first guitar. He talks about his journey that has included writing songs for successful country stars such as Dierks Bentley and Jason Aldean. Plus, what let him to Nashville in 1994 and why he attributes his songwriting to God...Read more here...>>>

Deric Ruttan on making it big in Country Music

Tim Schindel joins the show to share what inspired him to resign as a Pastor and start Leading Influence, an organization that aims to provide chaplaincy for elected officials across Canada. He&apos;ll elaborate on the person-focussed and prayer-focussed approach that they&apos;ve taken and what this has meant for filling a much needed void in government. Also, don&apos;t miss the powerful testimony of how former Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald came to Christ...Read more...>>>

Tim Schindel on providing Chaplains for elected officials and uniting Canada in Prayer

Hockey Night in Canada Senior Producer Sherali Najak joins the show to discuss what goes into the quintessential Saturday night broadcast. Don&apos;t miss how hockey has gone full circle for Sherali; he first arrived in Canada from Uganda amid the ‘72 Summit Series. Not to mention, what it was like to work with Don Cherry and his thoughts on Cherry&apos;s exit from the program...Read more...>>>

Sherali Najak on directing Hockey Night In Canada

Tarek Fatah has twice been imprisoned, was once barred from practising journalism in Pakistan, and faces death threats regularly. The Pakistani-Canadian journalist and author has put his life on the line to make clear what radical Islam really means. He'll break down how the Americans helped accelerate this brand of Islam by funding the Middle East during the Cold War. He'll also debunk why most North Americans don't really know what happened in 9/11. Plus, Fatah's take on Sharia Day...Read more...>>>

Tarek Fatah on exposing Radical Islam

Ever wish you could have a conversation with the very people driving change in culture? Join radio personality David Mann for engaging dialogue with top influencers in business, politics, sports, and the arts. Each week we'll learn how these Canadians got their platforms, and understand why others have become loyal to them or their brand. In doing so, we'll break down what advancing these ideas means for Christians in Canada. You can trustfully hear from those at the forefront of our ever-changing culture. This podcast is designed to be a space where the conversation begins.

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