• Season 8: Episode 7 | Christopher Gordon | How a Misdirected Teen Became a Fortune 100 Company Leader
    Oct 29 2024

    Listen to Christopher Gordon, a Partner within the People Advisory Practice of EY Canada, being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. As the leader of EY Law’s Global Immigration practice, Chris serves clients in over 130 countries. He has advised and served some of the largest Canadian, global and Fortune100 corporations in his 20+ year career in professional services. In this episode they discuss Chris growing up with missionary parents in an impoverished neighborhood in London, UK, and how when he was sixteen, Scripture and a sermon changed the direction of his life. God called him out of street life and into a life of impactful corporate leadership in Canada.

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    Christopher Gordon is a global leader, champion for innovation and passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and entrepreneurial success. Chris is a mentor, coach and human equity advocate. He's also a soccer dad and singer-songwriter.


    Chris is a Partner within the People Advisory Practice of EY Canada. As the leader of EY Law’s Global Immigration practice, Chris serves clients in over 130 countries. He has advised and served some of the largest Canadian, global and Fortune100 corporations in his 20+ year career in professional services.


    Chris also serves as Director of the EY Entrepreneurial Access Network (Canada), which is an accelerator program helping Black and Indigenous business founders in Canada grow their businesses. He is also Co-Director of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® (EOY) Ontario program.


    Outside of his day-to-day, Chris serves on the board of Margaret’s Housing and Community Support Services, a leading charity addressing the needs of at-risk unhoused people living with mental health in Toronto. He is also serves on the governance committee of the board.


    Chris is a proud husband to Janine, his wife of 20 years and father to their two sons Judah and Elijah.


    Learn more about Christopher Gordon: ey.com/en_ca/people/christopher-gordon

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    41 mins
  • Season 8: Episode 6 | Mayor Marianne Meed Ward | Scripture, a Foundation for Leadership
    Oct 22 2024

    Listen to Marianne Meed Ward, the Mayor of Burlington, being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, they talk about Marianne’s foundation of Scripture and how her love of Scripture guides her actions and has shaped her life. Marianne is also Chair of the Ontario's Big City Mayors group, a group of big city mayors that support strong and effective cities through policy development, advocacy, discussion and partnerships.

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    Marianne Meed Ward is a Canadian politician and former journalist who has served as the 29th and current mayor of Burlington, Ontario since 2018.


    Marianne Meed Ward started working for Faith Today magazine in 1989, becoming managing editor in 1996. She resigned from her position in February 1999 following a 'change in direction' at the magazine. She launched her own communications business, Meed Ward Media, providing writing, editorial, consulting or teaching services to a range of clients including Chatelaine, Vision TV, Ryerson University, Tyndale College, CHCH TV, Crossroads Communications, and the Toronto Sun where she served as a weekly columnist covering faith and ethics, and later covering the 905 area of Toronto.


    In October 2022 she was re-elected for a second term, winning 77.95% of the popular vote and receiving almost 25,000 more votes than the runner-up. Marianne Meed Ward ran on a platform for reasonable development, adding more community centres and parks, and cutting red tape. She currently resides in Burlington with her husband Peter and their three children.

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  • Season 8: Episode 5 | Andrew Bennett and Andrew Stirling | What Do Canadian Christians Actually Believe?
    Oct 15 2024

    Join veteran journalist Lorna Dueck as she interviews Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, Program Director at Cardus, and Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling, Ambassador for the Canadian Bible Society, in an insightful discussion about the beliefs of Canadian Christians. They explore the findings from a February 2024 survey conducted by Cardus in partnership with the Angus Reid Institute and supported by the Canadian Bible Society. In this interview, the guests dive deep into the survey results and discuss key questions like, "What do Canadian Christians believe about their faith?" and how they practice and live it out publicly.

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    Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett is the Program Director of Faith Communities at Cardus. He is an ordained deacon in the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in the Eparchy (Diocese) of Toronto and Eastern Canada. Andrew is Program Director of Faith Communities at Cardus.

    A champion of religious freedom domestically and internationally, he has served as Canada’s first Ambassador for Religious Freedom and led Global Affairs Canada’s Office of Religious Freedom from 2013 to 2016. He simultaneously served as Canada’s Head of Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). When not praying, studying, or advocating, Fr. Andrew can be found with his fly rod in a stream, listening to bluegrass or Beethoven, or reading the Church Fathers.

    Learn more about Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett: cardus.ca/personnel/andrew-p-w-bennett

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    Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling was the Senior Minister of Timothy Eaton Memorial United Church in Toronto, one of Canada’s largest United Church congregations and was responsible for leadership and administration at Timothy Eaton from 1998 until his more recent retirement. Overseeing staff, providing visionary leadership, acting as the public representative of over 1,500 members and managing a dynamic and ever-evolving ministry to the city of Toronto and beyond.

    He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Law from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, a Master of Divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a Doctor of Ministry in preaching from Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. In 2008, Wycliffe College, Toronto, recognized his contribution to preaching with an honorary Doctor of Divinity.

    Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling is now the Ambassador for the Canadian Bible Society building relationships with churches, academic institutions, and individuals across Canada.

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    53 mins
  • Season 8: Episode 4 | Bishop Nicholas Dill | What Caused a Lawyer to Become a Bishop?
    Oct 1 2024

    Listen to the Bishop of Bermuda, the Rt. Rev. Nicholas Dill being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode Nick shares his journey, from growing up in Bermuda, to studying in London and becoming a lawyer, and how in the process of learning and hungering for His Word the Bible came alive and he saw his own life transform. Nick felt the call to ministry, went on to study theology at the University of Oxford, began ministering in England and then in Bermuda.

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    Bishop Nicholas Dill was born on Dock Hill, Devonshire and has degrees in Politics and History from the University of Toronto and Law from the University of London. He practiced as a barrister in London and Bermuda, working at the firm founded by his grandfather, Conyers, Dill & Pearman. During this time he felt the call of God to offer himself for ministry and pursued studies at Wycliffe Hall Theological College at the University of Oxford.

    Bishop Dill began ministering in England and then in Bermuda. He was involved in setting up community based ecumenical programs to help address community needs in response to the gang violence that erupted in his city. Bishop Dill helped to re-establish links between the church and the local schools and was instrumental in setting up community outreach and feeding programs across the parish and new initiatives for outreach to the youth and children.

    In February 2013 he was elected as the next Bishop of Bermuda. In May of the same year, he was consecrated in the Cathedral in Hamilton. Bishop Dill is looking to see where God is leading the Church – but knows it includes a greater emphasis on evangelism, youth, communication, work within the community and with Christian brothers and sisters of every denomination, fueled by the scriptures and prayer.

    Bishop Nick is husband to Fiona, and father to 6 amazing children.

    Learn more about the Bishop Nicholas Dill: scarsbermuda.com/our-team/the-rt-revd-nicholas-b-b-dill

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    38 mins
  • Season 8: Episode 3 | Amy Orr-Ewing | Women and Leadership: What Does the Bible Say?
    Sep 25 2024

    Scripture Untangled welcomes back international Christian author of Why Trust the Bible and Lead Like the Real You, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing. Listen to this insightful episode as veteran journalist, Lorna Dueck and Amy tackle the question of what a woman's role in the Church can be and untangle Paul’s instruction in 1 Timothy 2. They also discuss trusting God always, even during dark and difficult times, and the need and hunger for prayer and Bibles in Afghanistan.

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    Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions people have about the Christian Faith. She is the author of multiple books including Where is God in All the Suffering? bestselling, Why Trust the Bible? and her latest, Lead Like the Real You.


    Over the last twenty years, Amy has given talks and answered questions on the Bible for university students, Parliamentarians, business leaders, churches, conferences and many more. Amy enjoys broadcasting and working with the media and giving public lectures. A mother of three sons, Amy is kept busy engaging their lives while wrestling out the Christian faith for tomorrow’s leaders.


    Amy is interested in the intersection of meaning and faith within the marketplace, education and policymaking. Amy holds a doctorate in Theology from the University of Oxford. But this year, Amy is tackling the season of Advent with new eyes for a new generation of those looking for Holy Wonder in the Christmas season.


    Learn more about Amy Orr-Ewing: amyorr-ewing.com

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    44 mins
  • Season 8: Episode 2 | Brian Stiller | A Christian Leader's Testimony of Faith
    Sep 17 2024

    Watch or listen to Dr. Brian C. Stiller, Global Ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance, author of twelve books, and former editor-in-chief of Faith Today, being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this thought-provoking episode, Brian shares how Scripture has been such an intrinsic part of his life since he was a child and how it solidifies his walk with the Lord.

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    Dr. Brian C. Stiller (born 1942) is Global Ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance and lives with his wife Lily in the Toronto, Canada area.


    Stiller was raised in a Pentecostal minister’s home on the Prairies. Educated at the University of Toronto (BA in History), Wycliffe College (Master of Religion), and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry), he has received honorary doctorates from Briercrest College and Trinity Western University.


    Following graduation, the Stillers moved to Montreal (1967) where he served as director of Youth for Christ, then as director of Toronto YFC, and finally as Canadian president of Youth for Christ (1975-83).


    In 1983, he was appointed president of EFC. This provided him with a national profile as a voice for people of biblical faith. Within months of his appointment, he founded and became editor-in-chief of EFC’s national magazine, Faith Today and in time opened the EFC Office of National Affairs in Ottawa. By way of Cross Currents, a weekly national television current events program, as well as other media, his analysis increasingly was heard by Canadians at all levels of leadership.


    In 1997 Brian became president of Tyndale University College & Seminary; leading the school through major restructuring. During his tenure Tyndale received university status from the Ontario government, a 56-acre campus was purchased, and a major capital drive lifted the schools into a new era of growth. In 2009 Stiller retired and was named president of the Tyndale Foundation where he served for two years. In July 2011, he was appointed Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance.


    He is the author of 12 books. The most recent are An Insider’s Guide to Praying for the World and From Jerusalem to Timbuktu: A Global Tour of the Spread of Christianity.


    His life mission comes from the time King David was rebuilding Israel. One group assisting him was described as those “who understood the times and knew what Israel should do” (1 Chronicles 12:32).


    Learn more about Brian Stiller: brianstiller.com/about-brian-stiller

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    41 mins
  • Season 8: Episode 1 | Jane Philpott | Spirituality in Health Care, a Journey of Faith
    Sep 10 2024

    Listen to Dr. Jane Philpott, Canada’s best-known Doctor and former Minister of Health being interviewed by seasoned journalist, Lorna Dueck. Lorna takes Dr. Philpott through an intimate conversation about her challenging life, the launch of her new book, Health for All, and how the Bible addresses health care and the sacred value of every single human being.

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    The Honourable Jane Philpott is best known for her time in the Canadian government from 2015-2019 when she served as federal Minister of Health and several other portfolios; Minister of Indigenous Services and President of the Treasury Board. Dr. Philpott is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of the School of Medicine at Queen’s University. She is also the CEO of the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization.


    Dr. Philpott is an accomplished family physician, educator, and global health champion, and is best known for having held several senior cabinet positions with the Government of Canada. Elected as the Member of Parliament for Markham-Stouffville in 2015, she served in a number of prominent federal cabinet roles, including as Minister of Health, Minister of Indigenous Services, President of the Treasury Board, and Minister of Digital Government. She currently serves as Special Adviser on Health for Nishnawbe Aski Nation, an organization representing 49 First Nation communities across Treaty 5 and Treaty 9 in northern Ontario.


    Prior to entering politics, Dr. Philpott spent over 30 years in family medicine and global health. She spent the first decade of her career in Niger, West Africa, where she provided clinical care to patients and training to community health workers.


    In 2008, Dr. Philpott joined the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and then became Chief of Family Medicine at Markham Stouffville Hospital in 2008. She also founded a campaign that raised close to $5 million for people in Africa affected by HIV/AIDS, and helped to create the first family medicine training program in Ethiopia.


    Learn more about Dr. Jane Philpott: familymedicine.queensu.ca/faculty-staff/faculty/jane-philpott

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    37 mins
  • Season 7: Episode 15 | Angie Peters | Do Simple Acts of Kindness Make an Impact?
    Jul 30 2024

    Listen to Angie Peters, President and CEO of Toronto’s Yonge Street Mission being interviewed by seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck. Angie is an inspiring and collaborative leader in Toronto’s social sector serving the communities where she grew up. She shares about her early life and how simple acts of kindness helped break generational poverty in her own family. In 2024, Angie launched her new book, Just Act: We are the Solution to Poverty.

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    Angie Peters is an inspiring and collaborative leader in Toronto’s social sector serving the communities where she grew up. In 2003, Angie left her executive role in telecommunications to work towards ending poverty. She founded ZOË Alliance, an international social enterprise, before joining Toronto’s Yonge Street Mission in 2013 as President and CEO. In 2022, she hosted a Poverty Hack-a-Thon that has since birthed a city-wide multi-sector collaboration that is creating trust, action and momentum to build communities where everyone can thrive.


    In 2024, Angie became a published author with the launch of her new book, Just Act: We are the Solution to Poverty, an inspirational guide for people, businesses and community organizations concerned about poverty to develop a measurable action plan to help address poverty. Visit justact.ca to learn more and download supporting materials.

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    30 mins