Podcasts about The Big Story

There's always a big push to donate blood, but what about plasma?It's the not-so-secret ingredient within whole blood that's packed with nutrients and proteins that helps boost the body's immunity. It also holds the power to act as a healing agent for other bodies that need its immunoglobulins.However, Canada is facing a massive shortage of plasma, and if it doesn't keep up with demand, our healthcare system won't have the bandwidth to treat those in need. Host Gurdeep Ahluwalia speaks to Jessica Carswell, Director, Strategic Engagement at Canadian Blood Services to discuss the need for plasma to help keep Canada's healthcare system running, and how to determine if donating is right for you. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

As Prime Minister Mark Carney heads for the G20 Summit in South Africa, his trip to the United Arab Emirates proved to be one focused on strengthening diplomatic ties and potential foreign investment relations.However, mention of the UAE's alleged involvement in the war in Sudan was something many Canadians and human rights activists felt was missing from the trip's itinerary.Amnesty International claims credible sources have found the UAE to be in violation of the United Nations' arms embargo to Sudan's Darfur region, something the UAE repeatedly denies. The Sudanese war broke out in 2023, as its army battles for power against a paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces. More than 150,000 lives have been claimed.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Glen McGregor, political correspondent for CityNews to break down the implications of Carney's trip to the Middle East, and how the omission for holding the UAE accountable could have consequences for Canada's humanitarian image. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

China and Japan’s tensions have deepened dramatically, following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s parliamentary remark that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response. Although Tokyo insists the comment did not reflect a policy shift, Beijing has interpreted it as a fundamental challenge to the political foundations of the bilateral relationship. China’s reaction has moved quickly from diplomatic displeasure to concrete economic signals. Advisories urging Chinese citizens to cancel travel to Japan, halts on seafood imports, and warnings of broader trade restrictions have reminded Tokyo of Beijing’s proven willingness to deploy economic coercion. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Denny Roy, Senior Fellow at the East-West Center, to examine how China-Japan tensions have escalated and what this means for regional stability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November is financial literacy month, and when it comes to finances, ignorance is certainly not bliss.With all the resources online, whether that be from TikToks or business blogs or even ChatGPT, it may seem intimidating to cut through all the noise to find out what works for you. But the reality is, educating yourself is easier than you think. All it takes is one conversation.Host Kris McCusker speaks to Gary Teelucksingh, co-founder of the Money Wise Institute and partner at Electric Mind. He's also the author of Roots of Prosperity: Building Legacies Beyond Wealth. The two discuss how to build financial habits that work for your personal lifestyle, and how the worst thing you could do for your money is NOT talk about it, regardless of how old you are. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that Singapore’s MRT network will see more planned closures in the coming years as major upgrades and critical maintenance works are carried out. With the current nightly maintenance window no longer sufficient, authorities say longer shutdowns are necessary to ensure the rail system remains safe, reliable, and future-ready. But what will these planned closures mean for commuters, businesses, and the wider economy? And how will Singapore balance immediate inconvenience with long-term rail improvements? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Timothy Wong, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, NUS, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent report by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee found that after more than three decades of steady decline, cases of cervical cancer have plateaued in the past 20 years. In an effort to make screening less daunting, the Canadian Cancer Society is pushing for all provinces and territories to replace the traditional pap smear examination with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test. So far, only four provinces have made the switch.But the switch is just a piece of the puzzle. Access to screening, education on reproductive health, and destigmatizing testing all play a role in bringing down cases of cervical cancer - which Canada committed to eliminate by 2040.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dr. Lucy Gilbert, director of the McGill University Gynecologic Oncology service, and chair of oncology for McGill University's Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology to discuss the risks related with lack of access to proper screenings, and how Health Canada needs to keep health education top of mind if they want to meet its 2040 goal. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Singapore’s national football team, the Lions, created a moment of national pride as they came from behind to beat Hong Kong 2-1, securing a historic qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The star of the night, Ilhan Fandi, turned the game around in just four minutes with an assist and a goal during his 28-minute cameo, dedicating the triumph to the nation despite leaving the field with an ankle injury. Interim coach Gavin Lee praised the team’s collective effort, calmness, and resilience, highlighting the pivotal role of senior players and acknowledging the contributions of past coaches who helped shape Singapore football. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Zia-ul Raushan, Presenter of Sport Minutes, to delve deeper into this historic achievement and what it means for the future of Singapore football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Mystery: Dorothy Kilgaren is called in to investigate the killing-by-hatchet of a woman; police suspect her seventeen-year-old daughter.Original Radio Broadcast: October 15, 1947Originating from New YorkStarring: Janet Fox as Dorothy Kilgaren; Burt Brazier; Francis De Sales; Jerry Lewis; Mitzi Gould; Eleanor AudleySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Doc, patreon supporter since February 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

As the U.S. House aims to vote on a bill this week to force Donald Trump's Justice Department to make the Jeffrey Epstein files public, the president is now calling for Republicans to vote in favor of the files' release.It's a noticeable change of heart that comes after Trump was named in newly released emails obtained by Congress that are reignited scrutiny of what he knew about Epstein's conduct.The dilemma continues to divide both his strongest supporters and his Republican party, and has even led to a falling-out with one of his longtime MAGA allies, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia.Host Caryn Ceolin is joined by Andra Gillespie, a political scientist at Emory University to discuss why the president's reversal, in the face of all-but-certain defeat on Capitol Hill, is still unlikely to lead to the release of the Epstein files. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

As the Lions head into a make-or-break Asian Cup qualifier in Hong Kong, Singapore stands on the brink of football history: win tonight and the team finally earns its place in the continental tournament; stumble, and the wait begins all over again.With the pressure soaring, a roaring crowd expected, and the nation watching, we break down what’s at stake with Sport Minutes presenter Zia-ul Raushan, who’s on the ground soaking up the atmosphere.Raushan also caught up with Minister Edwin Tong in Hong Kong to hear how he’s feeling ahead of this high-stakes showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada has seen four incidents in just two months of Canadian Border Service Agency primary inspection kiosks going down at some of the country's busiest airports.CBSA's President Erin O'Gorman admitted they use what it calls 'legacy systems', but besides the security delays at air and land-crossings, these outages highlight the real neglect Ottawa has done to its agencies' technologies. Host Maria Kestane speaks to David Shipley, CEO and co-founder of Beauceron Security to discuss the reality of Canada's ability to defend itself against National security threats, and whether or not these outages are as bad as they seem. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Singapore’s traffic is about to get a little more expensive. From January, ERP rates at four expressway gantries will go up, while six other locations will see temporary reductions over the year-end school holidays. The Land Transport Authority says these changes are aimed at managing congestion where traffic has been building up. But will higher ERP rates really ease the jams, or do drivers just get used to them over time? And are these changes fair to commuters? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education); Academic Director, Accreditation, Singapore Management University, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millie Snyder's sermon for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Full sermon manuscripts can be found at myersparkpres.org/manuscripts

Millie Snyder's sermon for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Full sermon manuscripts can be found at myersparkpres.org/manuscripts

There is no in person church gathering on November 16. This short message talks about how the Big Story helps us make sense of weird stories in the Bible. This week's discussion questions are below: Discussion Questions: → How does viewing the Old Testament through the “lens of Jesus” change the way you understand difficult or confusing passages about God? → What do these stories teach us about God's patience and faithfulness—and about our own calling to partner with Him today? → How does understanding Israel's covenant with God help us interpret passages that seem outdated or harsh? → When you read scripture, what helps you stay focused on Jesus as the central point of the story? How might this change the way you apply scripture to daily life? → What are some practical ways you can “partner with God” this week—reflecting His character and joining in His story of redemption?

Ontario signed a 1-year renewal contract with Ottawa earlier this week, keeping childcare between $19-$22/day. Instead of a 5-year renewal, Provincial Education Minister Paul Calandra wants the federal government to address Ontario's $2 billion shortfall, or else daily fees for families will increase. Meantime, Ontario's Auditor General said Ontario wasn't meeting it's ECE staffing targets, nor was it building enough spaces to satisfy the 5.9 : 10 ratio requirement set out by Ottawa.Host Maria Kestane speaks to David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives to discuss their recent report on childcare deserts across the country, and how close Ontario is to lowering the average childcare price to $10/day. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Coca-Cola released another computer-generated version of its famous holiday truck commercial, and viewers say it misses the mar, with the internet asking if the brand has lost its soul. What happened? What does this tell us about how consumers feel about AI? And, as companies rush to embrace AI, are we hitting a point where efficiency starts to erode authenticity? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr. Samer Elhajjar, Senior Lecturer at The Department of Marketing, National University of Singapore, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUBSCRIBE HERE to Donniel and Yossi's podcast, For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrALearn more about opening a JCF charitable fund today for flexible and strategic giving at jcfny.orgSubscribe to Inside Call me Back: https://inside.arkmedia.orgGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: http://inside.arkmedia.org/giftsSubscribe to Amit Segal's newsletter ‘It's Noon in Israel': https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: https://instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's Episode: Israel was founded on a common story and a shared ethos. But what happens when the country can no longer agree on which story should shape its future? In part one of this conversation, Yossi Klein Halevi and Rabbi Donniel Hartman, hosts of For Heaven's Sake, join Dan from across the Ark Media universe to discuss the competing narratives that tear Israel apart. From liberal democracy to theocratic Messianism. Can a new consensus emerge?Also: stay tuned for part two of this conversation, where the three ask whether some American Jews are giving up on Israel.CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

Israel was founded on a common story and a shared ethos. But what happens when the country can no longer agree on which story should shape its future? In part one of this conversation, Yossi Klein Halevi and Rabbi Donniel Hartman, hosts of For Heaven's Sake, join Dan from across the Ark Media universe to […]

Would you want to know if the food you were eating came from a cloned animal?New Health Canada regulations set to kick in next year don't require beef and pork manufacturers to label whether or not their products were from cloned animals. After consultations with the general public and stakeholders, Health Canada decided to remove cloned meat from their 'novel foods' category.Cloned animals are made through assisted reproductive processes such as artificial insemination. Sometimes, the cloned animals' offspring is what makes it to the meat counter.However, questions have been raised regarding the lack of transparency around the regulation change, and whether or not consumers deserve to know where and how the meat they buy is made.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agr-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University to discuss how important accurate food labels are to Canadian consumers, and whether or not cloned meat is safe for you. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Quebec doctors and healthcare providers are weighing their options when it comes to the future of their practice.The province adopted Bill 2 last month, legislation that sets performance targets for healthcare providers with a financial penalty if not met. The bill is in effort to address long wait times for surgery, emergency rooms, specialist consultations, and for the system overall to provide better care to all residents. However, the bill's slash to salaries while simultaneously omitting failures from the Province's responsibility, has doctors and healthcare professionals rethinking their future in medicine in the province. Dozens have already resigned, with several applying to Ontario hospitals instead. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dr. Trevor Hennessey, Chief of the department of anesthesiology for the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l'Outaouais to break down what Bill 2 really means for the future of healthcare in Quebec, and how it's more about an infringement on Charter rights than a new payment model for doctors. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Today's Mystery:Reporter Jack Adams goes undercover in a gang of counterfeiters to catch the man at the top.Original Radio Broadcast: October 19, 1947Originating from New YorkStarring: Dwight Weist as Jack Adams; Mason Adams; Larry Haines; Richard Keith; Eileen Heckart; James Boles; Jackson BeckSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

It's not a surprise but it is a disappointment.Canada has lost its measles elimination status after almost 30 years. It comes as the country grapples with what it calls a 'mulit-jurisdictional' outbreak that began in October 2024, resulting in more than 5,100 cases and two infant deaths. We are not the first country to lose the title - and we probably won't be the last – but getting back in the 'elimination zone' will not be an easy one, and will be timely.Host Kris McCusker speaks to Dr. Barry Pakes, Program Director of the Public Health and Preventative Medicine Residency Program at the University of Toronto about what the status change really means, how it happened and what it says about vaccination accessibility across the country. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

After a crumbling loss in the federal election, coupled with Prime Minister Carney's Liberal shift towards the centre, the NDP is grappling with a political identity crisis. What does it stand for? Who do they represent? And does Canada's population in 2025 even resemble what it's fighting for?Meanwhile to the south, New York City Mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani is entering his first full week on the job following his bold win over Cuomo and Sliwa. Although there's parallels between his campaign and the Canadian NDP, execution styles couldn't be farther apart. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Saman Tabasinejad to break down the future of Canada's appetite for a political Left, and whether or not the NDP is taking notes from Mamdani's sweeping victory. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Joe Clifford's sermon for Sunday, November 09, 2025, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Full sermon manuscripts can be found at myersparkpres.org/manuscripts

Joe Clifford's sermon for Sunday, November 09, 2025, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Full sermon manuscripts can be found at myersparkpres.org/manuscripts

It's a life-or-death situation for 30 beluga whales currently being held at Marineland, an amusement park located in Niagara Falls, Ont., who's doors shuttered more than a year ago following claims of animal mistreatment.The park has requested the mammals be moved to an aquarium in China, or for the federal government to provide emergency funding to keep them alive - or else they risk being euthanized. While these whales' lives remain in limo, these last weeks have been a finger-pointing battle between the park, the provincial government and federal government, all claiming onus doesn't fall on their shoulders to care for the whales.Host Richard Southern speaks to Liam Casey, a journalist for the Canadian Press, to discuss the park's claims of insufficient funds, and where exactly these whales belong if Marineland can't take care of them. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

If someone asked you to explain the big story of the Bible, what would you tell them? Pastor Kevin DeYoung has some ideas for you. Nine to be exact! We'll learn about threads woven throughout Scripture.

From Conversative to Liberal, Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont did more than just cross the floor after the budget was tabled.It begged the question of whether or not Conservatives still believe Poilievre is doing the right thing at the top. After the fallout of the leader's comments on the RCMP, thorough conversations will be held ahead of January's Conservative Convention, where Poilievre's leadership will be brought into question for his party to decide on his fate.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Glen McGregor, political correspondent for CityNews to dig into what d'Entremont's move implies for the broader picture of the future of Poilievre's Conservatives, and just how likely other Tories could fall for Carney's right-of-centre playbook. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

What if I told you the Bible is a story about children . . . and clothes . . . and coming home? It's true! The Bible is telling one cohesive story, and Kevin DeYoung shows us it's woven through with threads that stretch from Genesis to Revelation.

In his first federal budget as Prime Minister, Mark Carney has his eyes on changing the country for generations to come, rather than making moves to satisfy the here and now.Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled the 2025 budget on Tuesday, which included a $78.3B deficit, among cuts and investments to strengthen an independent economy with a focus on businesses and capital investments., rather than slashing the deficit.Time will tell, though, if Carney's 406-page plan will get the support of the opposition parties, or fall short of approval resulting in a federal election.Host Mike Eppel speaks to Ian Lee, associate professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, to break down the 2025 federal budget: what it means for everyday Canadians, what it means for our relationship with the U.S., and what it means for the future of Canada. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Today's Mystery:A Columbus reporter investigates the brutal stabbing death of a woman found at a shooting range.Original Radio Broadcast: June 4, 1947Originating from New YorkStarring: John Gibson as James Fusco of the Columbus Citizen; James McCallion; Gilbert Mack; Ward Wilson; Horace Braham; Connie Lembke; Janet FoxRelated: Columbus Underground article on the true story behind this week's episode. (NSFW)Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Robert, Patreon supporter since August 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

This week last year, Americans made the choice of bringing Donald Trump back into the White House, electing him as the 47th President of the United States. While Trump knew what he had his eyes on, it's hard to say the rest of world adequately braced for impact.Under the guise of prioritizing the American economy, Trump came out swinging at several targets, including Democrats, Canada, undocumented migrants, and anyone who spoke against him - just to name a few.His $250M White House renovation project is just the latest agenda item for the administration, as architectural renders of a gold-filled ballroom capture the attention of the world, while the government he runs heads into its second month of lights out and unsigned pay cheques. Not to mention the tens of millions of SNAP recipients who must now look elsewhere to find their next meal.Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Rob Goodman, associate professor in the department of political and public administration at Toronto Metropolitan University to reflect on the year it's been with Trump, and what the last 364 days could mean for the next 1096 to come. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

The annual Hunger Count report has been released, and the startling numbers have set yet another record.In fact, the number of people using food banks to fill the fridge has doubled since 2019. The struggles of many Canadians to handle the cost of living crisis has led to calls for the federal government to take action.Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada about the report, the troubling trends, and what she wants to see from the Carney government. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Sermon Notes: · Jesus loves me this I know, this I know, for the Bible tells me so…· The Bible is God telling us what is important to know about him and his story.· 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – All scripture is God-breathed and is profitable for teaching, rebuke, correction, and discipline in rightness, 17so that the man of God may be sufficient for every good work, completely outfitted.· All scripture is God-breathed…· Gen. 1:2 And the spirit (breath) of God moved upon the waters…· To teach· The Bible is true because it teaches us about God who is truth.· John 14:6 – I am the way, the truth, and the life…· To rebuke.· Blind people can't fix blind people.· In Christ there is no Jew nor Greek· To correct.· To discipline in rightness.· 17so that the man of God may be sufficient for every good work, completely outfitted.· Philippians 4:8 – Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever lovely, whatever is admirable– if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think on these things.· Read your Bible.· Let the Spirit guide you· Remember to Jesus is to be worshipped; the Bible tells his story.· God is our ultimate authority.· Don't force the Bible to agree with you.· The error of the liberal is to take what is black and white in the Bible and make it gray; the error of the fundamentalist is to take what is gray in the Bible and make it black and white.· Focus on the Big Story.· 2 Timothy 4:1-2 – I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is about to judge the living and the dead, and because of his appearance and his Kingdom: 2Preach the word, stand at your post, when it is convenient and when it is inconvenient. Prove with evidence, rebuke sharply, encourage in all patient teaching.· How firm a foundation ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in his excellent word…Life Group Discussion QuestionsStarter: What Bible verse is special to you? Why?Dig Deeper1. Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17a. How would you describe the inspiration of scripture to someone?b. When has a verse from the Bible convicted you or shown you a etter way to live?c. In your opinion, why do people not read their Bibles?2. Read 2 Timothy 4:1-2a. What are the teachings in the Bible that you struggle with? Why?b. Can you remember a sermon from the past that really spoke to you? What was said?c. Read Genesis 22:1-14. Where do you see Jesus in this story?

Joe Clifford's sermon for Sunday, November 02, 2025, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Full sermon manuscripts can be found at myersparkpres.org/manuscripts

Joe Clifford's sermon for Sunday, November 02, 2025, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Full sermon manuscripts can be found at myersparkpres.org/manuscripts

Nothing beats a good cup of coffee, but nothing also beats a good night's sleep. With the switch back to standard time right around the corner, our bodies will once again feel the disorientation of the 1 hour shift. The sun will rise and set earlier, and maybe it's time we move with the light instead of trying to ignore nature's clock. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dr. Elizabeth Klerman, a professor of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. They break down the dos and don'ts of sleep, how to take advantage of the time change to catch some extra zzz's, and how it's important to actually listen to your body when it's telling you something. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

The Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, announced the fourth policy interest rate cut this year, down by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.25%, signaling a steadiness in inflation, while simultaneously warning of a weakening economy. It comes in the midst of a volatile U.S.-Canada trade war, and ahead of a later-than-usual federal budget, with a projected deficit of close to $70 billion. Host Mike Eppel speaks to Barry Schwartz, President and Chief Investment Officer at Baskin Wealth to get a pulse check of the Canadian economy ahead of the upcoming November 4th federal budget. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

It was a quick post-and-delete from the Ontario government, after Premier Ford's $75M anti-tariff commercial broadcasted on American televisions, pissed off President Trump, and received some harsh penalties in return. Trump said the content in the ad was fake, and went as far as suspending all trade negotiations with Canada as a result. A few days later, it seemed a new fury arose from the White House, with Trump slapping an additional 10% tariff on Canadian goods for not taking the commercial down fast enough.Trade negotiations have been going on for months, but after Prime Minister Carney returned from two U.S. trips with no trade deal, Canadian leaders seem to be having a hard time sitting on their hands in the meantime. Host Richard Southern speaks to John Wright, CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, to discuss the fallout of the premier's move, and what Carney needs to do to make sure all of Canada remains on the same page on the fight against Trump. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his article, “The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian'”. Coming Soon!Related articles and podcasts featuring this author:Episode 441: Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“Episode 404 A String of Losses for the Pro-Life Movement and Our Message of HopeA String of Losses for the Pro-Life Movement and Our Message of HopeEpisode 381 Christianity is Narrow. It Should Not Impose Its Views On EveryoneChristianity is Better: What Place for the Christian in a Post-Christian Political World?

Alternative medicine is nothing new.Although it can be risky and sometimes harmful, people with chronic pain or debilitating health complications are usually open to seeing what other treatment options can ease their pain - even if it's illegal and very much inaccessible. A recent North American study found that one supervised dose of lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD - commonly known as acid - eased anxiety symptoms for several months. But the research on psychedelics being used to treat mental health issues is still very much in its premature phase, with nothing conclusive or substantial enough to enact changes from Health Canada.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dr. Roger McIntyre, professor of psychiatry, and professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Toronto to discuss the potential that psychedelics hold in the future of health and wellness, and whether or not it's suitable for everyone. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Getaway motorbikes, 7 minutes, and a crane positioned to an open balcony of the Louvre. The scene of a carefully orchestrated jewellery heist at the world's most famous museum in France, after a group of thieves stole about $143 million Cdn worth of crown jewels and fled the scene.A pair of suspects have since been arrested, one of them at the Charles de Gaulle Airport as he prepared to allegedly board a flight to Algeria. But millions of dollars worth of France's history, and more suspects remain nowhere to be found, with the country now grappling with an internal blame game.Host Richard Southern speaks to Anthony Amore, an art theft expert and Director of Security at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston to discuss the Hollywood-like heist, and how museums across the world could use the carefully calculated ransack to improve how they protect their valuables. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Gold is having a moment - trading above $4,000 just a few months after hitting $3,000.It's up by more than 50%t this year, on track for its best year since 1979. And volatility seems to be ticking higher too.Gold has long been viewed as a safe haven in times of uncertainty - and let's face it, there's a lot of that right now. But could that role be changing, and does crypto currency become a factor in it all?Host Kris McCusker speaks to Luis Seco - a professor in mathematics at the University of Toronto to get his take on what's happening, and whether it's too late to invest. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Joe Clifford's sermon for Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Full sermon manuscripts can be found at myersparkpres.org/manuscripts

Joe Clifford's sermon for Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Full sermon manuscripts can be found at myersparkpres.org/manuscripts

No one likes checking their credit score and seeing a hit to the rating - even the Canadian government.Credit rating agencies are bracing for the upcoming November 4th federal budget, and with a lack of fiscal updates since the last federal budget under the Trudeau government, economists aren't quite sure what they should expect when it comes to the deficit.So just how deep could the red ink run? And will the minority federal government receive the backing from any of the opposition parties to get it passed through the House?Host Mike Eppel speaks to Randall Bartlett, Deputy Chief Economist at Desjardins to discuss what former-banker-turned-Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has up his sleeve for the upcoming budget, and what he plans to do about a potentially ominously large deficit. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Top Trump administration officials have been in Israel this week to shore up a fragile and uncertain ceasefire in Gaza, after recent flare-ups of violence punctured the brief calm, with each side accusing the other of violations.The truce faced fresh challenges this week after a bill applying Israeli law to the West Bank passed a symbolic vote in Israel's parliament, revealing cracks between factions in the country's right-wing parties, and underscoring the challenges ahead in ensuring both Israel and Hamas hold up their sides of the fragile ceasefire.Host Caryn Ceolin is joined by Akaash Maharaj, senior fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, to discuss the obstacles that loom over Middle East peace, and the role Canada can play in delivering it. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

A note to our listeners, this episode discusses sexual assault. Please take care.Prince Andrew's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein thrust the British royal family into crisis again this week, with the release of a harrowing posthumous memoir by one of Epstein's main accusers. For years, Virgina Giuffre has accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault, an allegation he denies. But her book is likely to keep Andrew's friendship with Epstein in the spotlight, throwing fuel on a cascade of scandal shadowing the King's brother and a monarchy grappling with diminished public support. Host Caryn Ceolin is joined by Sarah Sahagian, co-Host for The Reheat and publisher of rabble.ca, to discuss Andrew's fall from grace, the calls for further action against him, and why he may never lose the title of prince. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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