Culture At A Crossroads
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 influential people 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.
Episodes
140 episodes
Jeremy Wentworth-Stanley on how to Restore the soul of the Person
A philanthropist and former financier at Wood Gundy, Jeremy Wentworth Stanley joins the show to talk about his newest endeavor called Respectonomics. After more than 50 years in the corporate world, Jeremy explains how businesses can better car...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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46:28
Melissa Fung on Freeing Girls from the Boko Haram
In 2008 she was captured by the Taliban for 28 days. Now she is on a mission to ensure that abductions like this don't go unnoticed. Don't miss my conversation award-winning journalist Melissa Fung as we talk about her new book on the stolen gi...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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25:33
John Fraser on the state of King Charles
Former principal at Massey College, and author of Funeral for a Queen: 12 Days in London, John Fraser, joins the show to asses the reign so far of King Charles. Fraser attended his coronation and his written on the royal file for decades.
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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23:14
John Milloy on injecting Hope into a politically polarized Canada
Former MPP and director of Public Policy at Martin Luther University College in Waterloo John Milloy shares from his new book and makes a case for how people of faith can be part of a culture of openness.
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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26:52
Charles Foran on the Relationship we have with our Parents
Award-winning author Charles Foran joins the show to chat about his new book Just Once No More. The memoir explored his gruff-but-fond father wrestling with the end of his life. This launched Charles on a journey to better see the depth o...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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25:50
Larry Law on running a Business As Mission
Owner and operator of Living Water Resorts (Collingwood ON) Larry Law joins the show to share about how he went from a humble upbringing in China to success as an architect, builder and hotelier. Larry also talks about what it took for hi...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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26:04
Jude St. John on going from CFL Football Player to Lead Pastor
Former Toronto Argonauts offensive lineman Jude St. John shares about his unlikely journey of transitioning from the football field to the pulpit. Today Jude is the lead pastor at West London Alliance Church.
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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25:41
Kent Roach on the Wrongfully Convicted in Canada
The University of Toronto's Kent Roach has pumped out a new book that makes the case for righting wrongs in Canada's judicial system. From false guilty pleas, to imagined crimes, he digs up where we've gone wrong in the past, and how we can ame...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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26:15
David Fisher on being a Chaplain for the Toronto Blue Jays
Long-time chaplain of the Jays, David Fisher, reflects on some of the great days he had running services and meeting with players one-on-one. From writing the players notes of encouragement to celebrating a second straight pennant with the team...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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25:50
Ray Pennings on Canadians perception of the Christian Faith
VP of Cardus think tank Ray Pennings brings us up to speed on the latest data on Canadians and spirituality. Plus, he explains what a think tank is and the importance of them. And, he unpacks findings on the researched impact that religio...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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25:02
Stuart Macdonald on the Decline of Christianity in Canada
Rev. Dr. Stuart Macdonald of Knox College in Toronto shares about his findings from the book Leaving Christianity. Macdonald offers analysis on how church attendance waned among the different denominations following WWII.
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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24:25
Paul Kershaw on Generation Squeeze
Professor from the University of British Columbia and activist Paul Kershaw joins the show to talk about generational inequality. We delve into how Kershaw's Generation Squeeze has made big strides in challenging government and policy makers to...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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23:45
Kelly Thompson on being a Woman in the Canadian Military
Kelly Thompson, author of Girls Need Not Apply, joins the show to chat about her memoir. She speaks to her experience in Canada's military as a woman, the positives and the negatives.
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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22:56
Molly Thomas on using Journalism to give People A Voice
Award-winning journalist Molly Thomas joins the show to talk about her life journey from preacher's daughter to working for Canadian national networks. Plus, how God has opened doors and her heart to cover stories all over the world.
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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24:23
Kristian Jack on being the voice of Canada Soccer
One Soccer broadcaster and Vice President of the Canadian Premier League Kristian Jack joins the show to talk about the growth of the game of soccer in Canada, and how his career has intersected. Kristian shares what it has been like to tell th...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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24:38
Julian Sher on Canada and the Civil War Plots Against Lincoln
Journalist and author Julian Sher joins the show to discuss his latest book, The North Star. Julian walks us through the eerie history for Canadians that supported the South during the Civil War. Don't miss how Toronto and Montreal became vital...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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24:48
Canada's Faith Foundations with Rector Brian McVitty
We begin a new season on the podcast with a special trip down memory lane. Former Rector in the Anglican Network in Canada Brian McVitty joins the show to share about how our country has been shaped by the Christian faith. We take a deep dive t...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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23:43
Yann Martel on Writing Life of Pi and a Secular Take on Religious Imagination
In this special interview and season-ending episode I chat with award-winning author Yann Martel. Our conversation ranges from the the makings of his magnum opus Life of Pi to the tool religion can play in uncovering what it means to be human.&...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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31:18
Gordon Houlden on China's vested Interest in Canada
Gordon Houlden from the China Institute (University of Alberta) joins the show to trace the history of China's interest in Canada. As investigation of possible election interference continues, Gordon shares from decades of experience being stat...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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23:32
Orion Edwards on the Path to Canada's Olympic Bobsled Team
Orion Edwards joins the show to talk about his last couple of years on the Bobsled track. Last time he joined us he shared about transitioning from football to the sport made famous by "Cool Runnings." This time around, we'll learn about the po...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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24:37
David Phillips on El Nino's impact to the Earth, Climate Change and Cataclysmic Weather
Senior Climatologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada David Phillips returns to the show to share his analysis of major weather events over the past year, including a recent warm spell in April. Plus, he responds to the eco-anxiety amo...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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24:10
Young Christians want action on Climate: 2023 Survey results with Matthew Schroeder
The majority of young Evangelical Christians in Canada (18-40) are worried about climate change and nature loss and believe the time to act is now. Groundbreaking findings from a full-on 2023 survey compiled by Tearfund and A Rocha indica...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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25:06
Derek Ross on MAID and Mental Illness
Derek Ross of the Christian Legal Fellowship is back on the show to chat about the government's recent delays to expand medical assisted dying to be included for those who are mentally unwell. Derek raises where the backlash is coming for this,...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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24:46
Josh Tymciw on the Power of the Cross
In this special 'Power of the Cross' episode, Josh Tymciw shares about how God tracked him down in the midst of living for himself. He shares about his harsh rejection of youth group, his personal struggles as a teenager, and what he thought wa...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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24:25
John Stackhouse on the Wonder of Easter and living its truth Everyday
Bible scholar and Crandall University professor John Stackhouse Jr. returns to the program to talk about Easter. We discuss how to generate fresh wonder for this sacred time of year, why the blood of Christ is so significant, and why this is so...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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24:52