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Valdemar Danry is a PhD researcher in the Fluid Interfaces group at the MIT Media Lab, a 2025 Google PhD Fellow in Human-Computer Interaction, and one of the most important voices at the intersection of artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind. His landmark study, Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for an Essay-Writing Task, sparked a global conversation about what happens to human cognition when we delegate our thinking to machines. In this rich and urgent episode, Valdemar unpacks the science behind AI's effect on the brain, exploring: The difference between cognitive offloading and cognitive debt, and the moment one quietly becomes the other What EEG brain data revealed when people wrote essays with versus without ChatGPT, and why the sequence of tool use matters enormously Why AI systems that hand us answers rather than ask us questions may be slowly eroding our capacity for independent thought "Desirable difficulties," the intentional friction that makes learning stick, and two simple habits that keep AI as a thinking aid rather than a thinking replacement Whether the reasoning traces and thinking steps now visible in tools like Claude, Grok, and Gemini genuinely help people reason, or simply create a more sophisticated illusion of understanding A plain-English glossary of key terms: cognitive offloading, cognitive debt, transactive memory, extended cognition, epistemic hygiene, and more Three possible futures, Assistive Renaissance, Dependency Drift, and Captured Cognition, and what determines which path we take What Orwell and Huxley each got right about the world we're now living in This is an honest, grounded, and deeply important conversation about one of the defining questions of our time: as AI gets smarter, do we get sharper, or do we quietly outsource the very faculty that makes us human? Learn more about Valdemar's research at valdemardanry.com.

After the Flames: New UBC Study Warns Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water for Years Raul DeLeon Rabago, Master's student in civil engineering at UBC, and author of the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes below: Talking Shit With Tara Cheyenne is a Tara Cheyenne Performance Production www.taracheyenne.com Instagram: @TaraCheyenneTCP  /  FB: https://www.facebook.com/taracheyenneperformance Podcast produced, edited and music by Marc Stewart marc@taracheyenne.com © 2026 Tara Cheyenne Performance   Subscribe/follow share through Podbean and Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and Spotify.   Donate! To keep this podcast ad-free please go to:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/13386   Links:   https://www.arthichandra.com/       About Arthi: Arthi Chandra is a very serious director, writer, and lesbian based out of Vancouver, BC. She has directed and produced with many companies in both BC and Ontario (The Arts Club, Bard on the Beach, The Shaw Festival, Theatre Replacement, The Chop Theatre, Studio 58, Pacific Theatre, UBC, and more). Arthi teaches devising and directing at the post-secondary level and enjoys it very much. She graduated from Simon Fraser University's School of Contemporary Arts; was recently part of WhyNot Theatre's ThisGen fellowship; and is an Associate Artist at Theatre Replacement. She also acts, and is the happiest while cooking or gardening. About Tara: Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg, is an award winning creator, performer, choreographer, director, writer, and artistic director of Tara Cheyenne Performance, working across disciplines in film, dance, theatre, and experimental performance. She is renowned as a trailblazer in interdisciplinary performance and as a mighty performer "who defies categorization on any level". Along with her own creations Tara has collaborated with many theatre companies and artists including; Zee Zee Theatre, Bard on the Beach, ItsaZoo Theatre, The Arts Club, Boca De Lupo, Ruby Slippers, The Firehall Arts Centre, Vertigo Theatre (Calgary).  With a string of celebrated solo shows to her credit (including bANGER, Goggles, Porno Death Cult, I can't remember the word for I can't remember, Body Parts, Pants), multidisciplinary collaborations, commissions and boundary bending ensemble creations Tara's work is celebrated both nationally and internationally.  Tara is known for her unique and dynamic hybrid of dance, comedy and theatre. She is sought after for creating innovative movement for theatre and has performed her full length solos and ensemble works around the world (highlights: DanceBase/Edinburgh, South Bank Centre/London, On the Boards/Seattle USA, High Performance Rodeo/Calgary etc.). Recent works include a collaboration with Italian dance/performance artist Silvia Gribaudi, empty.swimming.pool, (Castiglioncello, Bassano, Victoria and Vancouver), ensemble creation, how to be,  which premiered at The Cultch, and her solo I can't remember the word for I can't remember, toured widely, and her newest solo Body Parts has been made into a stunning film which is currently touring virtually. Tara lives on the unceded Coast Salish territories with her partner composer Marc Stewart and their child. 

SPECIAL: Where Pain, Fitness and Performance Meet Vol.4 Doctor's Orders: The Role of Exercise in Medicine with Behnad Honarbakhsh Behnad Honarbakhsh is the founder of FIT TO TRAIN Human Performance Systems Inc. in Vancouver British Columbia. He is a practicing clinician having worked at several sports therapy clinics. Behnad was the former Director of Physical Therapy for the Vancouver Canucks NHL Hockey Club, and continues to consult with the team. He was a program coordinator and continues to consult at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Kinesiology as well as UBC’s Varsity Athletics. Behnad has consulted with various university and professional sports teams at national and professional levels, including teams and athletes in the NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL, CFL and MLS. He is a senior instructor for Functional Movement Systems and on the advisory board for Functional Movement Systems and RacquetfitTM. Behnad graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) in Exercise Science, a Master of Physical Therapy (MPT), and a degree in Osteopathy Manual Practice (DOMP) from the Canadian School of Osteopathy. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, has completed a graduate certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy at Curtin University (Perth, Australia), certified through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (CAFCI), and trained in Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) through the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain. Links: https://fittotrain.com/your-team/behnad-honorbakhsh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behnad4/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behnad.honarbakhsh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behnad-honarbakhsh- 897b99a4/?originalSubdomain=ca — Get your FREE eBook and Webinar at www.foreverclientformula.com The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

Canada's birth rate collapsing as immigration set to drive nearly all population growth Dan Hiebert, Professor emeritus at UBC's Department of Geography, specializing in international migration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Granville Strip goes FIFA-Ready with pedestrian-only zone (0:44) Peter Meiszner, ABC Vancouver City councillor Vancouver's Car Free Days cancelled — but a last-minute motion at city hall could bring them back (10:31) Lucy Maloney, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor Canada's birth rate collapsing as immigration set to drive nearly all population growth (20:34) Dan Hiebert, Professor emeritus at UBC's Department of Geography, specializing in international migration Hit the brakes: Why young people are U-turning on car ownership (30:16) Zack Spencer, Automotive journalist KNOWN AS Motormouth on YouTube, and does videos and reviews with his wife Andrea War with Iran escalating as global energy markets react and Canada walks a diplomatic tightrope (40:48) Dr. James Horncastle, assistant professor of humanities, and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations at SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbians will move their clocks forward this weekend and leave them there. The province says that's what people want. UBC sleep researcher Elizabeth Keys says permanent standard time is better for our health — but the BC government didn't ask people whether they'd prefer it.

Tom and Zac return for a new installment of the Exit Meeting with a very special guest, Shomari Williams, recruiting coordinator for UBC to talk about the current state of the Thunderbirds.

In this episode, Staci Mannella and Dr. Andrea Bundon dive deep into the nuanced world of Paralympic sports. With the Paralympics starting this Friday, what do you need to know to learn from and support these amazing athletes?Manella and Dr. Bundon challenge common para-athlete misconceptions, discuss the vital guide-athlete relationship, and explore the structural barriers that still exist. Key Takeaways:Visibility vs. Support: Understand why merely increasing visibility for para-athletes isn't enough to address their actual needs and challenges.How does the guide-athlete relationship work?Understand the misconceptions around Paralympic inspiration narratives that minimize athletes' experiences.And how can you really get behind these athletes as an active supporter!Staci Mannella is a former Paralympic skier turned sport psychology doctoral student and researcher, dedicated to advocating for the mental health and support of athletes with disabilities.Dr. Andrea Bundon is a sports sociologist with extensive experience in researching disability in sports, focusing on the experiences of female athletes and the guide-athlete partnership.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share it with your network. Your support helps us bring more insightful conversations to the forefront. Join us as we continue to explore meaningful topics in sports and beyond!Episode ResourcesStaci Mannella's websiteAndrea Bundon's Work at UBC's Centre for Sport and SustainabilitySign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:PILLAR Performance: use code FEISTY for 15% off first-purchases at https://pillarperformance.shop/, or https://thefeed.com/ for North American listeners. Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Daniel Tausan holds a graduate degree from the University of British Columbia in Stem Cell Biology with a Bachelor of Science in General Biology. He worked in research in the molecular profiling of exercise, looking into comprehensive blood panels in search of biomarkers for predictive health analytics with Molecular You and UBC's School of Kinesiology to develop methods for biological age calculation. Although the academic and industry surrounding the molecular biological revolution were exploding few professionals were present to help the public interact and integrate with the newfound biological knowledge. With a love for education and working directly with people he stepped away from academics. He launched Timeline Sciences to put “you” on the timeline aligned with your unique genome and goals.https://timelinesciences.com/

Joanna Streetly joins Andrew to talk her new poetry collection, All of Us Hidden⁠. Andrew asks about staying curious in your poetry. It's a great time!--Joanna Streetly is the author of five books. Her work is published in The Best Canadian Essays 2017 (Tightrope Books, 2017) and Best Canadian Poetry 2024 (Biblioasis, 2024). She is the winner of the 2023 FBCW Literary Contest Poetry Award, has been short-listed for the Van Isle Collective Prize, and The Spectator's Shiva Naipaul award for outstanding travel writing as well as long-listed for the Canada Writes Creative Non-fiction Prize. She has lived in the unceded territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht for over thirty years and was the inaugural Tofino Poet Laureate from 2018 to 2020. Joanna's first poetry book, This Dark, was published by Postelsia Press in 2008. Her 2018 memoir, Wild Fierce Life: Dangerous Moments on the Outer Coast (Caitlin Press, 2018) was a BC Bestseller.--Andrew French is a queer poet from North Vancouver, British Columbia. They have published four chapbooks, most recently Buoyhood (Alfred Gustav Press, 2025) and Fists You've Called Home (Pinhole Poetry, forthcoming 2026). Andrew holds a BA in English from Huron University College at Western University and an MA in English from UBC. They have hosted this podcast since 2019.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Wild First.Mike and Geoff welcome UBC economist Kevin Milligan to Hotel Pacifico to discuss the recent B.C. Budget. Milligan discussed BC's debt trajectory, credit ratings and how B.C. stacks up against other provinces, among other insights. There is also a special appearance from Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld who provides an important update on Tumbler Ridge. In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff debate the politics of the Budget and the state of the Conservative leadership race. 

Representatives from OpenAI are in Ottawa Tuesday to meet with AI Minister Evan Solomon, following the revelation that the company banned the Tumbler Ridge shooter's ChatGPT account last summer, but didn't notify authorities. We'll talk to MediaSmarts director of education Matthew Johnson and UBC computer science professor Vered Shwartz, and take listener questions and comments about whether there should be more AI regulations.

Feb 22nd: This morning Brian Tanedo, UBC's Director of Connections, brings the message from 1st Corinthians, continuing our sermon series in 1st Corinthians.

Ted's story begins in Trail — steel town grit, river valley air, small-town backbone.Raised in the Kootenays, Ted carried that work ethic west to Vancouver, graduating from UBC, and deciding school wasn't for him, he worked as a doorman and later as an arborist. Hard jobs. Outside jobs. Jobs that keep a man moving.He found the love of his life in his late 30s. That's important. Some men rush it. Ted didn't. When he found her, he went all in.And then came the dogs.Not casual pet ownership. Obsession. Bird dogs. Trialing dogs. Training days that turned into full seasons. Upland fields, early frost, heart pounding at the flush. Life was busy. Full. Loud in the best way.Somewhere in there, fly fishing grabbed him. And when it did, it didn't let go.Ted started spending every spare minute around the lakes near Kamloops — stillwater country. Long casts. Chironomids. Watching the wind ripple across glassy mornings.The best advice he ever received?“If you can't cast further, move your boat.”Simple. Tactical. But also philosophical.When the distance won't close — adjust your position.The Move That Changed EverythingAfter retirement, Ted and his wife moved to Alberta to be closer to their daughter. A hopeful move. A family move.Shortly after arriving, his wife was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.Life stopped.For four years, Ted drove her to chemo. Sat in hospital rooms. Lived in waiting areas. The river disappeared. The dogs went quiet. The boat stayed parked.Everything paused.After she passed, the house felt different. The days stretched longer.And then something shifted.Ted found a group of men. Found community again. And he found the river.Standing in current on the Bow River, something came back online. Not instantly. Not dramatically. But steadily.The Bow gave him rhythm again. Walking local streams gave him breath again.Fly fishing didn't erase grief. It gave it somewhere to go.What Ted Believes NowAt 74, Ted doesn't sugarcoat it.Life is not guaranteed.His advice is direct:“Don't wait. If you can retire — retire. Go live your life.”Not reckless. Not impulsive.Intentional.Move the boat.If something isn't working — change position. Change perspective. Change seasons. But don't sit still waiting for perfect conditions.Because perfect conditions don't exist.This episode isn't about tragedy.It's about a man who loved deeply. Worked hard. Lost greatly. And walked back into the river anyway.And that's the kind of story that matters. 

黃秋生專訪｜一生的審視與表達｜你就是你選擇成為的人嘉賓：黃秋生主持：Emily、阿朗我們認識黃秋生，可能是從電影可能是舞台劇上的爆發力；也可能是近年來他在公共議題上的直言。但在這次對談裡，我們嘗試走近一個比較少人真正細看的一面，一個從小就學會審視自己的人。從童年的孤獨與被標籤，到成名後的迷失；從人生低潮，到重新選擇如何看待自己；從社會爭議，到藝術創作的出口。他說：「我一生有很多臨界點，也有很多頓悟。」當世界不斷定義你，當成功與迷失同時出現，你還能否選擇，成為你想成為的人？本集由主持人 Emily 阿朗 對談，圍繞「自省、成長、藝術表達」展開。

Featuring patient case presentations by Dr Fern Anari and Dr Catherine Fahey, with commentary from Dr Matthew D Galsky, including the following topics: Case: A man in his early 60s with urothelial bladder cancer (UBC) is found to have metastatic disease shortly after surgery (0:00) Case: A man in his late 70s experiences disease progression after first- and second-line treatment for metastatic disease (7:39) Case: A fit man in his early 70s presents with metastatic disease (15:22) CME information and select publications

How did Deborah Wolfe sing on stage with Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl? The Church of the Blues is the answer! Deb keeps you up to date on the pets of the world with stories about Dogs at the Olympics, Catherine Ohara, Pretty Penny the Canadian Dobie that won Westminster, and the classic movie ‘Best In Show'. A must see!!!!Deb gives it 4 paws. A correction about iguanas and the PETA suggestion that ended up being contrary to Florida's best interests. What do you think about Sabrina Carpenter and the dove (white Pigeon) in her act at the Grammy's; cute or cruel? Deb Wolfe shares surprising facts about pigeons: did you know they see differently than we do and have a magnetic compass in their beaks? Sometimes dog owners speaking up loud and fast in response to proposed off-leash area changes works. Hooray & congrats to the Vancouver residents who fought to keep the UBC off leash forest dog trails. Well done! EPISODE NOTES: Bad Bunny, Blue Ribbons, Olympic Dogs & Brave Pigeons Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Marten Yousuff joins Chief Pete to discuss declining trust in universities, rising self-censorship, institutional neutrality, and whether debate—not protest—is the antidote to Canada's polarization crisis. Marten Yousuff is Associate Vice President at the University of British Columbia and the leader behind UBC Debates.Send a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

In this episode, we're joined by Tessa Woodside, MSc student at UBC, whose research examines hormone therapy use and breast and endometrial cancer risk using large, real-world health data from BC and Alberta.Tessa walks us through her research questions, methods, early findings, and why the details of hormone therapy matter when we talk about cancer risk.

Anna Hermansen is a researcher and ecosystem manager at the Linux Foundation's research program, where she supports the end-to-end management of research initiatives and contributes directly to key studies.Her recent work includes the Hyperledger 2023 brand study and research on open source for health data interoperability, reflecting her strong focus on the intersection of open source, blockchain, and healthcare data.Anna is currently completing her MSc at UBC's School of Population and Public Health, where her research explores patient preferences for sharing personal health data. She is particularly interested in:How individuals make data-sharing decisionsRisk-benefit assessments in health data sharingThe role of heuristics and cognitive biasesEthics and implications of technology in healthcareHow blockchain can improve health data interoperability and privacyBefore her graduate studies, Anna worked in the enterprise blockchain space in Toronto. She brings a multidisciplinary background spanning qualitative research, project management, focus group facilitation, academic and copy writing, web management, and team leadership.She also holds a degree in International Relations from the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Guest host Robin Gill talks to Dr. Emma Cunliffe - Professor at UBC's Allard School of Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Valentine's Day-themed episode, From Here Forward goes beyond conventional ideas of romance to explore love, cooperation, and connection in the marine world. Hosts Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha are joined by UBC professor Dr. Andrew Trites, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit, to discuss groundbreaking research revealing a surprisingly collaborative relationship between orcas and dolphins. From dolphin “scouts” and killer whale teamwork to physical touch as a love language, this episode reimagines companionship through the eyes—and sonar—of our marine mammal cousins. 

Talk of a new oil pipeline to B.C.'s North Coast is back — again. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants it. So does Prime Minister Mark Carney. But B.C. Premier David Eby isn't convinced.  This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with UBC political scientist Stewart Prest about why the pipeline debate in British Columbia may be different this time. Is the real barrier engineering and cost, or politics and consent? And is Canada once again repeating pipeline history?Recorded: February 2, 2026  

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Martens, Director of the Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark's College at UBC, for a reflective conversation about faith, public life, and hope in a fractured world. Drawing on his Mennonite roots, his journey into the Catholic tradition, and years of teaching and scholarship, John reflects on how theology is shaped through lived experience, relationships, and place. Together, we explore what Christian engagement might look like in a secular, pluralistic city like Vancouver, where many feel distant from institutional religion yet remain open to questions of meaning and belonging. The conversation also names the tensions facing contemporary Christianity, particularly the pull of nationalism and political power, while pointing toward practices of listening, humility, and presence as faithful ways forward. At its heart, this episode asks a simple but demanding question: what does it mean to live faithfully now?   Resources referenced in this episode: Books and Articles The Uses of Idolatry, William Cavanaugh, 2024 Ivan Illich: An Intellectual Journey, David Cayley, 2021 Night of the Confessor: Christian Faith in an Age of Uncertainty, Tomáš Halík, 2012 The Afternoon of Christianity: The Courage to Change, Tomáš Halík, 2012 “Court rules against anti-trans Christian teacher who demanded right to misgender students” Friendly Atheist, February 4, 2026 TV Shows The Pitt Riot Women Father Brown

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with poet Margo LaPierre about her poetry collection, Ajar (Guernica Editions, 2025). The poems in Ajar navigate the physical and psychological dangers of womanhood through the flattening lens of mood disorder. Psychosis isn't the opposite of reality—it's another perceptual system. If neurotypical thought measures the world in centimetres, this collection measures it in inches, gallons, amperes. Ajar celebrates radical recovery from gendered violence and psychotic paradigm shifts, approaching madness through prismatic inquiry. As time converges within us, we find new ways to heal and grow. From the emergency room to the pharmacy to the fertility clinic to the dis/comfort of home and memory, this collection humanizes bipolar psychosis.Note: These poems depict suicidality and some of the violences that worsen the risk. In Canada and the US, the suicide crisis helpline is 988 and it's available 24/7. Margo LaPierre is a writer and freelance literary editor. With multi-genre work published in The Ex-Puritan, CV2, Room, PRISM, and Arc, among others, she has won national awards for her poetry, fiction, and editing. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from UBC. Ajar is her second poetry collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with poet Margo LaPierre about her poetry collection, Ajar (Guernica Editions, 2025). The poems in Ajar navigate the physical and psychological dangers of womanhood through the flattening lens of mood disorder. Psychosis isn't the opposite of reality—it's another perceptual system. If neurotypical thought measures the world in centimetres, this collection measures it in inches, gallons, amperes. Ajar celebrates radical recovery from gendered violence and psychotic paradigm shifts, approaching madness through prismatic inquiry. As time converges within us, we find new ways to heal and grow. From the emergency room to the pharmacy to the fertility clinic to the dis/comfort of home and memory, this collection humanizes bipolar psychosis.Note: These poems depict suicidality and some of the violences that worsen the risk. In Canada and the US, the suicide crisis helpline is 988 and it's available 24/7. Margo LaPierre is a writer and freelance literary editor. With multi-genre work published in The Ex-Puritan, CV2, Room, PRISM, and Arc, among others, she has won national awards for her poetry, fiction, and editing. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from UBC. Ajar is her second poetry collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Byrson answers questions that originated from his sermon out of Matthew 7:21-23. The final sermon of UBC's “When We Pray” series.The main idea for the sermon was: When we pray, remember many are lost.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. After listening to your message on Sunday I realized I don't regularly think nor do I pray for the lost people. It's like I forget their are lost souls who might be going to hell all around me everyday. 1. Should this concern me? 2. What can I do to help remind me daily to care about the lost?Q. I do pray for the lost. In fact, I pray specifically for certain people by name who I know that are lost. But, they aren't open to hearing about Jesus. I feel like my prayers aren't working.Q. My friend proclaims to be a Christian. They know scripture well. But I don't feel like their life reflects the "Father's Will." They've accepted Jesus, been baptized, serves in the church, and even evangelizes. I am overthinking this verse? What do you recommend I do?Q. Our world is filled with pastors and influencers who proclaim Jesus. In verse 15 Jesus warns to "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves." He goes on to say I will be able to discern false prophets by their fruit. What are ways to do this well? And how does one really do this when I don't know them—they are online?Resources: Daily Prayer Prompts We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

Guest: Dr. Ross Jones, research associate at UBC's School of Biomedical Engineering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Cameron Smith, PhD student in UBC's faculty of land and food systems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Jason answers questions that originated from his sermon out of Matthew 6:25-34. Part 2 of UBC's “When We Pray” series.The main idea for the sermon was: When we pray we pray for our needs with hearts of faith.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. How would you counsel someone who is struggling because they have prayed in faith for the salvation of a loved one, but their loved one passed away without ever receiving salvation?Q. This week's passage was from Matt 6:25-34. It talked a lot about “anxiety” and being “anxious.” Jesus mentions the word anxious six different times in the passage. But, people have a lot of presumptions about what being anxious or having anxiety means. Can you clarify?Q. Is it possible that someone can experience anxiety and that it's not always due to a lack of faith, but rather to a hormonal imbalance or an unregulated nervous system?Q. What would you say to believers who truly trust that God loves them, but they feel like they're “failing spiritually” because they take anxiety medication? These are people who are regularly praying and seeking God in the Word, but because they take anxiety meds, they're thinking “What is wrong with me?” Is there any encouragement for them?Q. We take medication without shame for many physical disorders (diabetes, heart conditions, hormonal imbalances), yet mental health medication often carries a stigma in Christian spaces…and it seems many leaders just avoid addressing it. Why do you think that is?Q. How can the church better support people who are walking faithfully with God while also needing therapy or medication for anxiety?Q. Is it okay to plan for the future? Planning helps me to not be anxious. Yet, Jesus says "Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Does that mean we shouldn't make plans for the future?Resources: Daily Prayer Prompts We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com

Frank Solomon is a world-renowned big wave surfer, ocean adventurer, and the founder of Sentinel Ocean Alliance. Raised on the rugged coastline of South Africa, Frank has ridden some of the most dangerous waves on Earth, from Mavericks in California to the legendary Dungeons in Hout Bay. But beyond pushing the limits of human courage, he has dedicated his life to protecting the ocean and empowering coastal communities through education, safety, and conservation. In this powerful and grounded episode, Frank takes us deep into the world of big wave surfing and ocean stewardship, exploring: What it takes mentally, physically, and emotionally, to ride waves over 50 feet tall The unique danger and beauty of Dungeons, one of the world's most feared big wave surf breaks How fear becomes a tool rather than an obstacle in extreme environments Why the ocean is not just a playground, but a living system under real threat How Sentinel Ocean Alliance is transforming coastal communities through ocean education, safety training, and conservation initiatives What everyday people can do to reconnect with, respect, and protect the sea, even if they never surf This is a raw, reflective, and inspiring conversation about courage, humility, and responsibility, where adventure meets advocacy, and where loving the ocean means standing up for it.

Listen to UCLA Professor Michael Tsiang describe his education and career path from studying mathematics at UCSC to being accidentally admitted to a PhD program at UBC, to working at Target, to his eventual career as a Statistics Professor here at UCLA!

Welcome back to Mise en Place, after our restful Holiday break and very happy to share our latest podcast with Chef Sean Cousins and his life and business partner Sandra Dowsett. I met Sean when I first started at C Restaurant in 2002. Sean was running Raincity Grill for Harry Kambolis and it was killing it. He was pushing the limits of local foods, I even remember him picking chanterelles in the endowment lands out at UBC. He has just opened a new restaurant with Sandra in Hope BC called Nomad Social Eatery. I hope you enjoy our conversation Send us your feedback

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, saying he thinks threats to annex Greenland and aggression towards Canada and other countries are being used by the U.S. and other major powers to upend the existing world order. UBC international law professor Michael Byers joins the show as we ask you what you think the next steps are for Canada amid shifting global dynamics.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Jason answers questions that originated from his sermon out of Matthew 7:7-11. Part 1 of UBC's “When We Pray” series.The main idea for the sermon was: When we pray, we pray to our God as our Father.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. Pray to God as our Father: my example of a “father” isn't good. In fact it was abusive at times. I struggle looking at God as a good father because of my past-my father never wanted to hear from me-I want to look at God as a good father but if I'm honest it is hard. What should I do?Q. God promises to answer? I've prayed for something very important for years and God hasn't answered it-I'd even take a no, but he isn't answering. What should I do?Q. Submission to God. Is it possible that God isn't answering my prayer because I'm not fully submitted to Him? Is it because there is something personal I'm holding on to that I don't want to let go?Resources: Daily Prayer Prompts Reminder: Please be praying for our upcoming elder and deacon nominations.We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

LISTEN to my December 30th, 2025 WIOX show (also a podcast!) featuring Canadian poets Margo LaPierre and Guy Elston. Margo and Guy will read from and discuss their respective poetry collections Ajar and The Character Actor Convention and talk about their lives in poetry. Margo LaPierre (she/her) is a writer and freelance literary editor. With multi-genre work published in The Ex-Puritan, CV2, Room, PRISM, and Arc, among others, she has won national awards for her poetry, fiction, and editing. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from UBC. Ajar is her second poetry collection. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario. Visit: www.margolapierreeditor.com Guy Elston was born and raised in Oxford, UK.  Guy has an MA in History from the University of Amsterdam and since moving to Canada his poetry has been published by The Malahat Review, Canadian Literature, Event, The Literary Review of Canada, Vallum, The Antigonish Review and other journals. His chapbook Automatic Sleep Mode was published by Anstruther Press in 2023. His debut full-length collection, The Character Actor Convention, was published by The Porcupine's Quill in 2025. Visit: https://guyelston.com/home-page/ Praise for AjarAjar follows the time travel of a mind haunted by chemistries of violence and suicidality. LaPierre's keen lyrical voice creates a palimpsest of overlapping timelines and selves, and methodically crafts an expansive theory of Mad temporality and survival. These poems are rituals for haunting oneself into the future. —Rebecca Salazar, author of antibody Praise for The Character Actor Convention"What's certain is voice," quips one of the speakers in The Character Actor Convention, and voices certainly abound in this inventive, hilarious, and slyly wise collection… Guy Elston delves slantwise into the absurdities of our present and the disasters and solaces of our imagined futures. A lively and delightful debut!" –  Catriona Wright, author of Continuity Errors 

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Francisco Jimenez Peña, the Director of Missions & Mercy Ministries, digs deeper into his Luke 10:17-24 sermon he gave on Missions Sunday. The main idea for the sermon was: Jesus invites us into the joy of missions.Questions discussed in this episode: Q. I have never been on a short-term mission trip. Should I be a part of one? Why?Q. The thought of going on a mission trip frightens me. I love Jesus, but I get major anxiety when sharing the gospel with people outside of my own world. Is this sinful? Is there something wrong with me?Q. What does Luke 10:23-24 mean when Jesus tells his disciples: “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.”?To learn more about UBC's missions ministry and upcoming trips click here.Watch Francisco explain how to share the gospel during his sermon.As a reminder we have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

Canada's reaction to U.S. capture of Maduro's in Venezuela (0:38) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Why Venezuelan oil could put Canada's industry at risk (29:17) Guest: Adam Pankratz, Lecturer at UBC's Sauder School of Business China's BYD dethrones Tesla as world's top EV seller (42:25) Guest: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Surrey mayoral candidate wants full access to 500 traffic cameras for Surrey Police (54:59) Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First councillor and mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Adam Pankratz, Lecturer at UBC's Sauder School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With U.S. President Donald Trump saying he intends to take control of Venezuela's oil industry, Canada's top leaders are assessing the implications for local economies, with attention towards the proposed bitumen pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s coast. B.C. Premier David Eby is maintaining his opposition to the project, though, stressing there is no private sector proponent. We ask viewers if they think there is added pressure for Canada to build the proposed pipeline as UBC business professor Werner Antweiler breaks down what the U.S. play for the Venezuelan oil industry would mean for the Canadian economy. The CBC's Paula Duhatschek breaks down its potential impacts to Canada's oil industry. B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee joins the show to discuss how the Venezuelan oil prospects factor into pipeline discussions among local First Nations.

January 4th 2026: This week, UBC's Director of Missions & Mercy Ministries, Francisco Jimenez Peña brings the message from Luke 10:21 discussing how Jesus invites us into the joy of missions. Today we'll hear from missionaries UBC supports from here, near, and everywhere.

Jan. 1, 2026: Guest host Bruce Claggett in for Jas Johal Canada's grocery code of conduct work: will it work? (0:00) Guest: Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, co-host of The Food Professor Podcast, and visiting scholar at McGill University The state of Hollywood North: how B.C.'s film industry is preparing for 2026 (13:47) Guest: Marnie Gee, B.C.'s Film Commissioner The health benefits of the Polar Bear Plunge (27:31) Guest: Tanya ter Keurs, Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer of NiaHealth Where does Canada's relationship stand with the U.S. in 2026? (33:45) Guest: Max Cameron, Professor at UBC's Department of Political Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 28th: This week, Dan Turner, UBC's Director of Biblical Formation & Community Life, brings the message from Luke 5:1-11

Should Canada reopen the door to foreign investment? GUEST: Tom Davidoff, Director of UBC's Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, and associate professor at the Sauder School of Business DRIPA: A risk to democracy in B.C? GUEST: Werner Stump, President of the B.C Cattlemen's Association Will more restaurants shut down in 2026? GUEST: Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, co-host of The Food Professor Podcast, and visiting scholar at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Ross Beaty to the show. Ross Beaty is a Renowned Geologist, Serial Mine Builder & Conservation Advocate. Beaty provides a comprehensive overview of the current gold market and mining industry landscape. He suggests that while gold is currently at record highs around $4,300, the market still has potential for growth, driven by strong macro and supply-demand fundamentals. Beaty anticipates a wave of new gold mine production in 2025-2027 that might eventually dampen prices, but remains optimistic about the sector’s near-term prospects. Drawing from his extensive experience building successful mining companies like Pan American Silver and Equinox Gold, Beaty emphasizes the importance of understanding specific commodity dynamics and investing in projects with significant scale and potential. He highlights the critical factors for successful mining investments, including geological potential, project location, commodity demand-supply fundamentals, and management quality. Beaty candidly discusses the mining industry’s inherent risks, noting that even well-planned projects can face unexpected challenges from geological complexities, political instability, community tensions, and volatile metal prices. He advocates for diversification and strategic portfolio management, as demonstrated by Equinox Gold’s recent divestment of Brazilian assets to focus on tier-one projects and manage debt. Beyond his mining endeavors, Beaty is deeply committed to environmental conservation through his philanthropic work. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:58 – Gold Bull Market Phase 00:03:04 – Exploration Under-Investment 00:05:09 – Lessons from Past Cycles 00:06:40 – Investment vs Mining Differences 00:09:49 – Ross’s Company Categories 00:11:40 – Spotting Special Projects 00:13:20 – Project Evaluation Criteria 00:16:28 – Commodity Fundamentals Analysis 00:21:30 – Common Mining Pitfalls 00:23:00 – Growth and Debt Risks 00:24:05 – Industry Dilution Problems 00:26:30 – Equinox Brazil Divestments 00:29:10 – Future Plans Philanthropy 00:30:23 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://www.equinoxgold.com Foundation: https://sitkafoundation.org Ross Beaty is a renowned Canadian geologist, mining entrepreneur, and philanthropist with over 50 years of experience in the international minerals and renewable energy sectors. Born in Vancouver in 1951 to a forestry entrepreneur father and a teacher mother, Beaty earned degrees in geology and law from the University of British Columbia, followed by an MSc in geology from Imperial College London. His career began in the 1970s, blending scientific expertise with business acumen to build a legacy of resource innovation. Beaty founded Pan American Silver Corp in 1994, where he serves as Chair Emeritus, growing it into a global leader in silver production. He is currently Chair of Equinox Gold Corp’s Board of Directors, a position he has held since its inception in 2017. Over four decades, he has founded and divested more than a dozen public companies, including Equinox Resources (sold in the 1990s) and Alterra Power Corp, a clean energy firm, generating an estimated $6 billion in shareholder value. A former President of the Silver Institute in Washington, DC, Beaty is a Fellow of the Geological Association of Canada, Society of Economic Geologists, and Canadian Institute of Mining. Beyond business, Beaty is a passionate environmental advocate. He co-founded and presides over the Sitka Foundation, focusing on biodiversity conservation in British Columbia through strategic grants and impact investing. He chairs the BC Parks Foundation, serves as a director for Panthera and the Pacific Salmon Foundation, and is Patron of the Beaty Biodiversity Centre at UBC. His accolades include induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame (2018), the Order of Canada (2017), and an honorary Doctor of Laws from UBC (2018). An optimist at heart, Beaty champions a shift from consumerism to conservation. Married to physician Trisha Beaty, he enjoys beekeeping, cider production, and sea kayaking in Howe Sound. His journey from mining magnate to green evangelist exemplifies resilient entrepreneurship.

Over the span of his illustrious career, Mike began by starting the first storefront law office in Canada, and establishing the UBC law school legal advice clinic (1968-71).  He then went on to serve for four terms as a Vancouver Alderman (1972-980), until he became a tremendously successful and articulate Mayor of Vancouver for three terms (1980-1986).  In that position he played a prominent role in establishing Vancouver as one of the world's most livable cities through effective land use and planning. Mike then moved on to serve as the 30th Premier of British Columbia (1991-1996), where he extended the boundaries of quality of life in urban areas, with the 1995 Growth Strategy Act. In that position he played a prominent role in establishing Vancouver as one of the world's most livable cities through effective land use and planning. Mike then moved on to serve as the 30th Premier of British Columbia (1991-1996), where he extended the boundaries of quality of life in urban areas, with the 1995 Growth Strategy Act. Among his many noteworthy achievements at that time was his success in safeguarding more than 12 percent of the province's land base, establishing 500 new protected areas. After retiring from politics, Mike made headlines in 2002, when a devastating six-metre fall left him partially paralyzed. He has shown incredible physical, emotional and spiritual strength in his remarkable recovery, and published a book about his ordeal called Plan B – One Man's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph. Following his accident, Mike became actively involved in spinal cord research and education, working with the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation on International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (I-CORD) and chairing the Spinal Cord Injury Quality of Life Advisory Group. As a self-described "recovering politician," Mike was appointed Federal Commissioner on the British Columbia Treaty Commission in 2003. He has always been an avid supporter of aboriginal economic development, and his commitment to the treaty process is long-standing; as Premier in 1992, he signed the agreement establishing the Commission – the neutral body responsible for facilitating treaty negotiations among the governments of Canada, B.C. and First Nations in B.C.  In recognition of Mike's exceptional community contributions, Simon Fraser University presented Mike with the 2019 President's Distinguished Community Leadership Award.

Nelson Dellis is a six-time USA Memory Champion, Grandmaster of Memory, and one of the world's foremost experts on training the mind. Driven by his grandmother's struggle with Alzheimer's, he turned an average memory into a world-class superpower using ancient techniques and now teaches others to do the same. As founder of Climb For Memory, he scales the planet's highest peaks, including multiple Everest expeditions, to fund Alzheimer's research and prove that mental and physical resilience go hand in hand.   In this mind-expanding episode, Nelson reveals how anyone can transform their memory from forgetful to unforgettable, including: The ancient origins of the memory palace and why these techniques powered civilizations long before writing existed Step-by-step guidance on building your first memory palace and mastering the Major System for numbers Instant hacks for remembering names, speeches, grocery lists and a live demo that will blow your mind Why memory training builds focus, presence, and creativity in an age of endless digital distraction The future of human memory as AI takes over storage and how keeping this skill sharp could define our humanity This is a thrilling, practical conversation for anyone ready to reclaim their mind, boost daily performance, and discover that superhuman memory isn't a gift. It's a skill waiting to be unlocked.  

In this episode of the Canadian Podcast, Zak speaks with Tracey Lundell, Senior Investment Advisor and wealth management specialist with over 31 years of experience helping clients build, protect and transfer wealth with intention.Tracey works closely with business owners, executives, nonprofit organizations and pre retired and retired individuals who need advanced investment strategies, tax planning, fixed income expertise and long term wealth and philanthropic planning. She explains how personalized financial planning and disciplined investing create stability across market cycles.Based in British Columbia and serving clients across BC, Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia, Tracey shares insights on navigating complex financial decisions, preserving capital, planning for retirement and aligning wealth with values. She also discusses how innovation and client experience shape modern wealth management.The conversation explores Tracey's background, including her education at UBC, her Chartered Investment Manager designation, and why continuous learning matters in today's financial landscape. Tracey also highlights her lifelong commitment to community involvement and charitable leadership across Canada.This episode is ideal for anyone interested in wealth management, investing strategies, retirement planning, tax efficiency, legacy planning and using financial success to create long term impact.Learn More about Tracey by visiting: https://www.harbourfrontwealth.com/team-members/tracey-lundell/

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with author Naomi Klein about her new essay, "Surrealism Against Fascism," (published in the Equator, 11/26/25), and the questions of whether we need new institutions, what happens next in Palestine, the meaning of fascism and what resistance to it can and may look like. Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, columnist, and the international bestselling author of nine books published in over 35 languages including No Logo, The Shock Doctrine, This Changes Everything, No Is Not Enough, On Fire, and Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World which won the inaugural Women's Prize for Non-Fiction in 2024. A columnist for The Guardian, and contributor to Zeteo, her writing has appeared in leading publications around the world. She is the honorary professor of Media and Climate at Rutgers University and is Associate Professor in Geography at the University of British Columbia where she is founding co-director of UBC's Centre for Climate Justice. Ahmed Moor is a Palestinian-American writer born in Gaza and a 2025 Fellow at FMEP. He is an advisory board member of the US Campaign for Palestinian rights, co-editor of After Zionism (Saqi Books) and is currently writing a book about Palestine. He also currently serves on the board of the Independence Media Foundation. His work has been published in The Guardian, The London Review of Books, The Nation, and elsewhere. He earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and an MPP at Harvard University. You can follow Ahmed on Substack at: https://ahmedmoor.substack.com Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.