David & June taught Jiu Jitsu and self defence to sex trafficking survivors in Thailand and other parts of the world while working for an organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking. Their stories are absolutely incredible. I don’t think I have teared up in any podcast I have done so far, but I did in this one. I can’t recommend this episode enough.

This is the 50th episode of CUTS and I am honestly floored. Thank you all so much for listening. It means so much to me.

Find me on instagram at @itsthevalk

Love you all.

Laurens is one of the few authentic Dutchman here at Southern. It was fascinating talking to him as a lot of my cultural and church heritage is Dutch, though I am a few generations removed from the homeland. We chatted about a few theologians we like, the process of translation for 9marks, and Biblical Theology. Laurens is a thoughtful dude, and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.

Follow Laurens on Instagram @laurenspruis

I am at @itsthevalk

Cheers guys.

Wilf Wikkerink is the CEO of Book Depot, the largest bargain book wholesaler and retailer in North America. In 2021 Book Depot was awarded the prestigious “Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation.” Needless to say, I was incredibly stoked to be able to sit down with Wilf and ask him some questions. We talked about his time at Dordt College, the lessons he learned from various internships, selling his first company, and books that have inspired him. Wilf’s insights are fascinating and I learned a lot from this conversation, I hope y’all will as well.

If you feel like reaching out, I am on Instagram @itsthevalk

Cheers guys,

Jake.

FINAL EPISODE. I hope y'all have enjoyed this colossal podcast. Here is the final part. I sat down with two of my favorite men and talked about why we read, the genres of books we have been into, and the books that we read in 2021. I LOVED this conversation. I thoroughly enjoy talking about books and in this case we talked for nearly 4.5 hours. I figured that dividing this podcast up into three parts would be the best way to go. I hope y’all enjoy the discussion.

Follow John-Michael on Instagram @aboutjem

Follow Owen on Instagram @owenhebbert

I am on Instagram @itsthevalk

Read well friends.

PART 2. I don't think I have laughed as much in any other podcast as I did in this one. I sat down with two of my favorite men and talked about why we read, the genres of books we have been into, and the books that we read in 2021. I LOVED this conversation. I thoroughly enjoy talking about books and in this case we talked for nearly 4.5 hours. I figured that dividing this podcast up into three parts would be the best way to go. I hope y’all enjoy the discussion.

Follow John-Michael on Instagram @aboutjem

Follow Owen on Instagram @owenhebbert

I am on Instagram @itsthevalk

Read well friends.

PART 1. I have been looking forward to this podcast for months. I sat down with two of my favorite men and talked about why we read, the genres of books we have been into, and the books that we read in 2021. I LOVED this conversation. I thoroughly enjoy talking about books and in this case we talked for nearly 4.5 hours. I figured that dividing this podcast up into three parts would be the best way to go. I hope y’all enjoy the discussion.

Follow John-Michael on Instagram @aboutjem

Follow Owen on Instagram @hebbert_the_writer

I am on Instagram @itsthevalk

Read well friends.

Jesse and I recorded a quick episode about the song he recently released: Am The Moon. I am a colossal fan of the song and Jesse’s music and I love deep analysis of creative work.

Stream Am The Moon basically anywhere. 

Follow Jesse on Instagram @boutjesse

I am on Instagram @itsthevalk

Cheers. 

Daniel is one of the pastors of Living Water Reformed Church in Brantford Ontario. He spent a bit of time at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary before going to Westminster Seminary in California. We talked about his journey to the pastorate and the books he is reading at the moment. I have a lot of respect for Daniel and I really enjoyed our conversation.

Find out more about LWRC and Daniel at https://www.livingwaterreformedchurch.com/leadership/

I am on Instagram @itsthevalk

Cheers Fam.

Hannah is an emerging singer-songwriter from Hamilton Ontario. We talked about everything related to the songwriting process from inspiration to mastering. She sent me some of the songs from her upcoming EP and they are absolutely fantastic. Hannah is a great conversationalist I really enjoyed discussing music with her. I can’t wait for the full EP coming early next year.

Support Hannah with a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/?via=hannahsloots

Find Hannah on Instagram @hannahsloots

I am always @itsthevalk

Love you all.