Better Than Not

In this episode of Better Than Not, I again had the pleasure to speak with Eric Heath pastor of Northview Community Church’s Central Abbotsford Campus. Eric guested previously in Episode #65. Eric shared more of his unique journey from lawyer to pastoral ministry. We explored the importance of biblical study and reflected on the role of faith in our changing society. Eric also spoke of the influence of potential legislation to our religious freedoms and society. We talked hockey too! If you would like to know more about Eric, you can find him at www.northview.org.

In this episode of Better Than Not, I again had the pleasure to talk with friend, music aficionado and Atlantis lead guitarist Craig Collett. Craig shared more of his musical journey, favorite instruments, legendary concerts, and the stories behind some of his iconic gear. Craig delved into some of his extensive knowledge of rock history and guitar collecting. He spoke about how the joy of music connects a community. If you would like to know more about Craig or are interested in some of his gear, you can contact him at [email protected].

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the pleasure to talk with resident author at Valley CrossWay Church, Pastor April Yamasaki, who is also editor of Rejoice magazine. April shared her journey from childhood dreams of writing to her calling in pastoral ministry. She discussed her new book “Hope Beyond Our Sorrows,” the importance of faith and community. She offered insight into navigating grief after her husband’s death. She spoke about personal growth and time as a spiritual journey. If you’re in Abbotsford, be sure to drop by her author signing at Coles Seven Oaks Mall April 18th. To know more about April, you can find her at www.aprilyamasaki.com.

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the privilege to talk with sportscaster Paul Romanuk, who many will remember as the voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He shared his journey from playing road hockey in Oshawa to announcing play-by-play for the Leafs. We discussed the evolution of hockey and music, the magic of bands like The Beatles, and the power of podcasting to explore stories in depth. Paul talked about his love for music, his initial aspiration to be a music journalist and his podcast, “The Walrus Was Paul.” To know more about Paul, you can find him at www.romycast.com.

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the pleasure to talk with Pastor Jesse Wilson who leads the Community and Care Ministry at Northview Community Church. Jesse shared his journey from a non-ministry background to becoming a pastor. He spoke on the power of prayer, community, and trusting in God's guidance. Jesse talked about the importance of staying rooted in scripture amidst cultural pressure. He described how faith, prayer, and participating in community groups can transform lives and deepen our relationships with God. To know more about Jesse, you can find him at www.northview.org.

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the privilege and pleasure to talk with lo-fi popstar and recording artist Powfu (aka Isaiah Faber.) Isaiah shared his journey from creating music in his bedroom and uploading to Soundcloud to become a streaming sensation with over 3.5 billion streams of his work to date. He discussed his creative process including what was behind his hit “death bed (coffee for your head).” He talked about his musical influences, writing, faith, and how his spiritual journey influences his art. Listen to the end to hear something very special, and for the first time, as part of the Better Than Not conversation. His 22-city tour, Lofi Library Tour, begins April 7th in Houston TX and ends May 10th in Vancouver. You can hear Powfu everywhere.

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the pleasure to talk with Mark Medley, Deputy Editor, Opinion at Canada's The Globe and Mail and author of the new book “Live to See the Day.” This was a very unique and special episode for me. I originally met Mark through his Globe article, “The hardest working novelist you’ve never heard of.” This time around, however, Mark was on the other side of the table to talk about his work and his new book. He shared about his journey into writing, his transition from fiction to journalism, and how his experiences in the newsroom shaped his writing style. He talked about the challenges he faced writing the book and the essence of hope that permeates his work. Don't miss this episode and get his book! To know more about Mark, you can find him at [email protected].

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the distinct pleasure to talk with music composer Jeffrey Ryan. In 2025, I attended Gryphon Trio's performance of Jeff’s composition Chimera. Listening to the piece took me on a mind-expanding musical odyssey. Did the same to my wife. I reached out to Jeff and voila this episode followed. Jeff shared his journey from pop music influences to classical composition and the craft behind his emotionally impactful music. He explained how risk and passion played an important role in developing his innovative works. He also spoke on how curiosity, faith, and collaboration shaped his creative career. The World Premiere of his composition Noctiluca takes place this Friday February 27, 2026 at Capilano University. Don’t miss it! To know more about Jeff, you can find him at www.jeffreyryan.com.

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the distinct privilege to talk with John Johnstone who is Stó:lō First Nations and works with Multiply and Inner Hope Youth Ministries in BC. I met John after participating in a Blanket Exercise that he hosted. I was so impacted by the event that I invited him to the podcast. We explored themes of identity, reconciliation, and the importance of relationship. John spoke on the significance of invitation, love, and relationship in healing communities, particularly in the context of historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples. John shared his experiences as part of the 60s Scoop and how it shaped his understanding of identity and faith. Our discussion emphasized the need for uncomfortable conversations in healing relationships that start with an invitation. For more on John, you can find him at www.multiply.net/global-worker/john-johnstone.

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the pleasure to talk with Pastor Cameron Moore about his journey from Atlanta, Georgia, to Nanaimo, British Columbia, where he is involved in church planting. Cam talked about God's faithfulness throughout his journey and emphasized the need for open conversations about faith in today's society. He shared in his walk from musician to discovering his calling in preaching and church planting. He reflected on the faithfulness of God in his life and the lives of others and encouraged listeners to embrace their calling. Don't miss this episode! To find out more about Cam and his work, you can find him on FB at Hub City Church or contact Cam at [email protected].