A campus movement loses a leading voice and a generation is left asking what courage, clarity and charity look like now. In this episode Brian continues the conversation with political scientist Dr. Tim Milosch Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, many were left wondering what might happen to a movement of young adults to whom free speech, civic duty and an unapologetic faith, are not just talking points, but a way to live amid extreme political polarization. Dr. Milosch m...

What if your faith shaped your politics without becoming your politics? In this episode we sit down with political scientist Dr. Tim Milosch to chart a wiser path through polarization, party identity, and the tug-of-war over what Christian engagement should look like in a democracy. Dr. Milosch maps the real reasons many believers cast their ballots—from personal affinity to single-issue tactics to full platform alignment—and shows how this clarity defuses stereotypes and opens space fo...

A single rebound with 34 seconds left can lift an entire country—but what happens when the cheering stops? In this episode we sit down with hockey legend, Paul Henderson, to relive the raw, unvarnished story behind Canada’s most celebrated hockey moment and the unexpected turn that shaped the rest of his life. From the formation of the Clarke–Ellis–Henderson line, to the humbling wake-up call of Game 1, Paul takes us inside the Summit Series—team dynamics, fatigue, tactical adjustments,...

What if the richest thing you leave your family isn’t money at all? In this episode we sit down with investment advisor, Tim Jenkins, who helps us reframe wealth through the lens of stewardship, generosity and multi‑generational wisdom. Instead of asking how to get a little more, we ask how much is enough? What values do we want to pass on? And why might giving now be the most strategic move for the next generation. In this conversation Tim Jenkins breaks down the cultural lies that f...

A farm boy from British Columbia hears a call, steps onto a Vietnamese tarmac, and discovers a faith that refuses to be managed by war, ideology or fear. In this episode we dive into conversation with seasoned missionary and advocate, Reg Reimer, whose life bridges Bible school hallways, evacuation flights from Saigon, and quiet rooms where persecuted pastors whisper strategies for survival. Reg unpacks why mission still matters—less as a Western export and more as a global partn...

A crowded sanctuary in downtown Caracas. A song of praise rising over a weary city. And a pastor who refuses to leave. In this episode Brian sits down with Rev. Samuel Olson, Senior Pastor of Las Acacias Evangelical Pentecostal Church, to trace how this Venezuelan church keeps growing while the surrounding economy buckles and millions migrate. The stories that are shared are raw, yet practical: pallets of medicine carried into barrios, dentists and doctors setting up pop-up clinics, lawyers h...

What if the most generous thing you could do wasn’t another grant, but a business that outlives the donation? In this episode we sit down with Dr. Kim Tan—biochemist, venture investor, and pioneer of social impact funds—to rethink how giving can build jobs, dignity and systems that last. From a high-risk bet on a safari reserve in South Africa’s poorest province, to a network of 10,000 low-cost schools educating three million children, Dr. Tan shows how enterprise-based solutions can sc...

A prayer circle in the Oval Office makes for a striking photo, but the real story sits behind the lens: how a network of independent charismatic leaders became power brokers and why that shift matters for democracy. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Matthew D. Taylor, a renowned religious scholar and author, who helps map out some recent American history—from Latter Rain revivals, to the New Apostolic Reformation, and prime-time policy fueled by fringe prophecy. Along the way, we draw a cl...

Headlines often reduce “evangelical” to a U.S. political label, but there is so much more beyond the frame. In this conversation with historian and global church leader Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann, we trace how a revival-born, interdenominational movement became a 140‑country network, why its center now rests in the Global South, and what that means for mission, ethics, and public life. Dr. Hinkelmann unpacks the roots of the term "evangelical" for us, the Bebbington markers that still or...

What makes a mid-century Oxford don the go-to guide for people wrestling with faith, doubt, and meaning today? In this episode we welcome back esteemed historian Dr. Mark Noll as he helps us explore how C.S. Lewis became a trusted voice in American life, why his work crosses denominational lines, and how his unique blend of logic and imagination keeps winning new readers. We start with the story: a brilliant student who lost his faith, survived the trenches of World War I, and slowly returne...

A quiet statistic hides a loud truth: one in seven Christians lives with the risk of arrest, mob violence, or bureaucratic erasure simply for practicing their faith. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Janet Epp Buckingham—lawyer, professor, and head of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Geneva advocacy team—to unpack how smart, steady diplomacy at the UN can create real space for believers to worship, witness, and even bury their dead without fear. Janet traces her path from Canadian p...

A story you think you know—Soviet oppression, majestic cathedrals, and a single, monolithic “Russian Church”—isn’t the story you’ll hear today. With theologian and practitioner Dr. Johannes Reimer, we pull back the curtain on a spiritual landscape where underground resilience meets minority-language revival. From Siberian deportation villages and labour camps to St. Petersburg lecture halls and citywide evangelistic campaigns, Reimer’s journey connects the dots between history, theology, and ...

Forget the old map of mission. We sit down with Rev. Dr. Joseph Handley Jr., President of A3 (formerly Asian Access), to unpack how the gospel is moving through a polycentric network of churches and leaders—where sending no longer flows from “the West to the rest,” but from everyone to everywhere. Joe shares how A3’s cohort model develops leaders in small, practitioner-led communities over two to three years, multiplying local ownership as alumni become faculty and movements take root in cont...

A free meal, a short film and an open chair can change a life. That’s the quiet power behind Alpha, the simple, hospitable format Nicky Gumbel helped steward from a London parish into a global movement—inviting people to explore the meaning of life and the person of Jesus without pressure or pretense. In this conversation Nicky talks about the early missteps of street evangelism, the moment Alpha “went viral,” and why the small‑group experience often does what a podium can’t: it builds ...

What happens when an evangelical leader and a Catholic scholar engage in honest dialogue about the papacy? In this illuminating conversation, host Brian Stiller sits down with Dr. Michael Higgins, author of "The Jesuit Disruptor," to explore Pope Francis's revolutionary impact on Catholic-Evangelical relations. Dr. Higgins reveals how Francis fundamentally transformed the papacy through his emphasis on humility, dialogue, and authentic Christian witness. Rather than approaching evangelicals ...

The power of Pope Francis's leadership lies not in doctrine changes but in his transformative approach to religious leadership itself. Dr. Michael Higgins, author of "The Jesuit Disruptor," reveals how Francis's humble Argentine beginnings and Jesuit formation shaped a pontiff who prioritizes mercy over legalism, authenticity over authority, and pastoral care over institutional preservation. Pope Francis emerged from the turbulent "dirty war" in Argentina with a deep commitment to serving th...

When Michael Van Pelt and his colleague Ray Pennings founded Cardus twenty-five years ago, they had a revolutionary insight: politics follows culture, not the other way around. Starting with just $42,000, this Canadian Christian think-tank has grown into an $8 million organization that's become one of North America's most respected policy voices—all while maintaining an explicitly faith-based perspective in one of the world's most secular societies. Van Pelt reveals the secret to their unlik...

Dr. Byron Klaus invites us into a fascinating exploration of Pentecostalism's remarkable journey from the margins to becoming the largest segment of global Protestantism. As former president of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and a respected Pentecostal scholar, Klaus brings both academic insight and personal experience to this conversation about a movement that has fundamentally reshaped Christianity worldwide. We begin by tracing Pentecostalism's origins to the "theological wind...

Father Ronald Rolheiser, renowned Catholic theologian and best-selling author, offers profound insights into Christian spirituality that transcend denominational boundaries. When asked to define spirituality, Rolheiser provides both practical and theoretical frameworks: "Spirituality is the game, not just the rulebook," he explains, describing it simply as "what we do with our spirit" – how we channel the deep longing within us. A fascinating distinction emerges between "Jesus" and "Christ" ...

What does it take to serve faithfully for 27 years in politics while maintaining your Christian convictions? John McKay's remarkable journey through nine successful elections as a Liberal Member of Parliament provides a masterclass in navigating the often turbulent waters where faith and politics intersect. McKay's career demonstrates the delicate balance of standing firm on core principles while engaging constructively with colleagues across the political spectrum. When asked what sustained...