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 care for their employees when they consider the whole person that includes body, soul, and spirit.

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 girls of Boko Haram from Nigeria. We also delve into the role of prayer while in desperation.

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.

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.

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 of the relationship he had with his dad and the impact that has had on who he is as a person.

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 him to consider the meaning of life, and how that new meaning colours his business mindset in a radical way.

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.

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 amend the human error that has led to some Canadians wrongly in prison.

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 in '93, Fisher has been an under the radar hero to this franchise.

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 religious institutions do for the Canadian good right down to the dollar.

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.

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 consider the implications it has on each generation.

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.

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.

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 this story and his own of moving from the UK and being brought closer to God. Plus, how you have to cover sports in a post-highlights show era.

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 meeting places and refuges for the Confederates, and how some Canadian church leaders were among those who were on the wrong side of history. And, the way faith led Abraham Lincoln to become increasingly opposed to slavery.

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 through the Peace Tower, and the Coat of Arms. Brian shares faith-inspiring stories that you may have never heard of before on where Psalm 72:8 and Hebrews 11:16 came from for Canada.

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.

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 stationed in China, and speaks to the growing number of Christians in the country.

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 position of pilot, what training looks like for this sport, and how Orion is running the race marked out for him both on the track and in his faith.