Context Beyond The Headlines

By Context Beyond the Headlines

Go deeper into the news and current affair impacting Canada and what it means for Christians trying to make sense of it all with Context Beyond the Headlines podcast.

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May 16, 2019 Is university worth it?
“Get a good education,” have always been word to the wise, ...
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May 09, 2019 Communities coping after tragedy and disasters
Recent flooding in New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec tested who we are as neighbours. ...
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May 02, 2019 Speaking out for vulnerable children
War, poverty, famine, drought, violence. These are only some of the heartbreaking tragedies facing us. But it's the children who suffer the most. ...
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April 26, 2019 Suffering in Sri Lanka
A bloody Sunday at another place of worship. This time, a terrorist attack in several places throughout the island of Sri Lanka...
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April 18, 2019 Hope rising from the ashes
Few tragedies stop us in our tracks like the destruction of ancient art that comforts us. The world looked on in horror as the roof and spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris went up in flames...
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April 11, 2019 Carbon action
It evokes anger, protests and passion like few other issues facing us. There's a lot of noise to cut through - and where we even begin our action on climate change is complex and costly...
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April 04, 2019 Power of religious symbols
A stunning decision in Quebec as the government introduces new legislation to ban religious symbols – worn by certain public employees like police officers, teachers and judges. The proposed bill is a dismantling of what Canada included in our chart of rights – religious freedom and expression. Secularism moves religion out....
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March 28, 2019 Crisis Zones
More than 750 deaths - so far - in the wake of Cyclone Idai that rampaged Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi in Africa. It's one of the worst weather-related disasters to hit the southern hemisphere. How is help being activated following Cyclone Idai? ...
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March 22, 2019 Global terrorism and our neighbours
As global terrorism seems to be on the rise, how can we build bridges with our neighbours? Another tragic terrorist attack at a place of worship...
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March 14, 2019 PRAYER AND POLITICS / TRAGEDY IN ETHIOPIA
18 Canadians die in a plane crash that killed 157 people. We pray for the loss in this community.
And, does prayer and religion have a role in public life beyond the tragic?
A Senate hearing underway on tax benefits for religion in Canada probes the worth of faith and religion in our nation.
We hear from our political leaders on the value of prayer and examine the challenge of ethics in government.
Is there a role for faith communities to pray for our leaders? And is that worth a tax benefit?
Plus, a special announcement about our Molly Thomas.

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FAQs about Context Beyond The Headlines:

How many episodes does Context Beyond The Headlines have?

The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.