“Guys… I think we were in a cult.”

Rachel Evangeline Chiong thought she was just going to a Christian homeschool conference in Indianapolis. New clothes, a road trip, a little light Bible study… it was all pretty standard. Until, years later, her sister sent her a text.

Rachel tells the story of how a childhood curriculum called the Wisdom Booklets led to a trip into a very conservative Christian organization, complete with khaki skirts, strict dress codes, and something called “umbrellas of authority.”

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When David Gasch first heard about the Moishe House - a subsidized home for Jewish young adults to host community events - he had no idea it would become the setting for one of the most formative chapters of his life.

David tells the unlikely origin story of Toronto’s Annex Moishe House: Facebook posts, pandemic pivots, two sukkahs, and a Shabbat dinner that drew 50 people out of isolation. 

What started as a wild idea during lockdown turned into an enduring community, and even sparked a few love stories along the way.

👉 If you've ever wanted to create community from the ground up, this one’s for you.

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Jordana and her husband were newly married, newly moved in, and freshly sweating in their apartment without AC. So, like any reasonable modern-day couple, they bought a portable air conditioner.

But then came the smell.

At first, it was just a little fishy. Then it got weird. Then it got alarming. After rounds of cleaning, Googling, and gaslighting herself, Jordana submitted a maintenance request, and got a knock at her door from the police.

Listen to find out what came next. 

👇 Have you ever ignored your gut and regretted it?

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As it turns out, a sidewalk isn't only for walking.

Toronto moves fast. So when Gershom Maes planted himself at the intersection of Bathurst and St. Clair with a black sharpie and 3 pressing questions, the city did something unexpected: it responded.

This story speaks to our moments of shared humanity, fleeting connection, and the magic of standing still. 

🎧 Listen, share, and let us know: what would you ask a stranger?

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You meet a girl at university orientation. You grab a coffee, exchange numbers. Totally normal…right?

Until one day, you get a call from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

Somehow, Shaun Bernstein became the last known person to see her before she vanished.

Listen in to hear how meeting a fellow student spiraled into one of the strangest chapters of Shaun’s life.Late-night texts. A duffel bag in the trunk. And a missing persons investigation that still doesn’t quite make sense.

This story’s got it all: a little mystery, a little chaos, and one very confused law student trying to do the right thing.

Like, follow, and share if you love a story that keeps you guessing.

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The field was empty. The kids hadn’t shown up. Maybe no one was coming.

Ira had come all the way from Israel to a village in Ghana, determined to start a football team from scratch. But between the no-shows, the language gaps, the balagan, and the cultural curveballs, it wasn’t looking good.

A group of teenagers with tough home lives. A volunteer coach with zero experience. And a shared love of the game that turned into something much bigger.

Ira shares the story of building a team, teaching (and learning) life lessons through football, and learning that sometimes all it takes is one smile to change the energy of the whole field.

⚽️ For anyone who’s ever tried to make a difference and wasn’t sure it would work.

🎧 Listen now for a story full of heart, hustle, and just the right amount of balagan.

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Ashley Jett lost nearly 100 pounds, and completely changed her life. As she puts it: "It's been a heck of a journey."

Tune in to hear Ashley’s story from struggling with her weight to embracing a vegan lifestyle that changed everything. We talk mental health, self-worth, and the power of the people around you.

Ashley’s message is simple: You can change your life, and you deserve to feel good in your own skin.

Like if you believe health is more than just a number.

Comment with your biggest takeaway from Ashley’s journey.

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It all started with a casual encounter at a food festival, and somehow ended with a bouldering session in a dentist’s office in Brooklyn. 

Yeah, you read that right.

Adam explains how embracing discomfort and taking unexpected risks are what life is all about. And sometimes, the best connections often come from saying yes to the unknown.

Jackie had everything she needed growing up: stability, comfort, a clear path ahead. But when she decided to chase her dream of becoming a journalist, everything changed.

Moving to Accra, Ghana’s capital city, meant starting from scratch. It meant crashing on the floor of a tiny apartment, stretching every cedi, and facing the question: How much do I really want this? Should she keep pushing forward or pack up and go home?

No one knew what she was going through at the time, but in this episode, Jackie finally tells the full story!

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Have you ever followed a path that wasn't really yours because it felt safer, easier, or just made others happy?

Graydon gets it.

He studied computer science because that’s what he was “supposed” to do, but deep down, he wanted more. So, he took a leap, trading a stable career for life on the road, and toured for nearly a decade with his band, The Young Novelists.

We cover messy friendships, tough conversations about creative direction, and figuring out who you are when your dreams change. 

As it turns out, sometimes the hardest part isn't chasing your passion. It's figuring out what that passion really is.

Check out the Young Novelists here: http://theyoungnovelists.com/