Podcast appearances and mentions of trinity western

Mathias Elser joins the show! Mathias grew up in Calgary playing for Canuck and Team Alberta before attending NEP and committing to Trinity Western where he is a 2x Can West Champion and National Champion. He's represented Canada at many levels, including making our Senior A team at a very young age. We discuss all things volleyball, his family's love of sport, his values, turning pro and so much more!  If you enjoyed this show or any of the previous episodes please give a 5 star review on Apple, leave a comment and remember the best compliment you can give us is telling your friends about the show! Stay excellent! 

On this week's episode, Troy sits down for an in-person conversation with Trinity Western student, Rea and AC Adjunct speaker, Isaac Paul. The nature of their conversation revolves around the importance of interfaith dialogue. Listen as Rea unpacks her story of deconverting from Sikhism to Christianity and Isaac's insights as to how we can take a more relational approach to evangelism.

Newly signed Winnipeg Sea Bear, Mason Bourcier, joins Joey and Taylor on Target Score Weekly. Bourcier discusses his captivating journey through U SPORTS with stops at UBC and Carlton before finding a home at Trinity Western, his CEBL stops as a development player and his first full year as a pro with the CEBL's Calgary Surge and the British Basketball League's Manchester Giants, and his excitement and expectations this summer with the Sea Bears and much more!

Back to back weeks with Canadian Superstars! This week we are joined by star middle Pearce Eshenko. Pearce is a member of our Senior A team that helped the team qualify for Paris 2024. He has played professionally in Germany and is currently in Portugal. Friends of the show will remember his previous episode when he was a member of Trinity Western and helped the Spartans win 3 National Championships. We take a deep dive into the life of a pro, the details a middle must pay attention to and the Olympic Qualifier.  If you enjoyed this show or any of the previous episodes please give a 5 star review on Apple, leave a comment and remember the best compliment you can give us is telling your friends about the show! Stay excellent! 

Listen or watch singer/songwriter, author and Director of Education for Renovaré, Carolyn Arends being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur in this episode of Scripture Untangled. Carolyn talks about the role of Scripture in her life and different ways to engage with Scripture - prayerfully reading of Scripture, imaginative entering into Scripture and meditation on Scripture. They also discuss the honesty, realness and faithfulness that Carolyn weaves into her songs, and her efforts to listen, wake up and pay attention to God's little calling cards. Her hope is that her latest album, Recognition helps other people wake up to all the ways God is making overtures, whispering and reaching out to us. What are the ways we can open ourselves up to God to heal and transform us, to make us whole and holy?---Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book.  This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Carolyn Arends has released 14 albums (including two brand new projects, Recognition, and In the Morning) and is the author of 3 critically-acclaimed books. 15 of Arends' songs have become top 10 radio singles on the Canadian pop and US Christian charts. Carolyn has earned 2 Dove Awards, 3 Juno Nominations, and was recognized as the West Coast Music Awards' Songwriter of the Year. Her prose has been recognized by The Word Guild, The Evangelical Press Association and The Canadian Church Press Awards. In addition to her busy touring and speaking schedule, Carolyn has been a regular columnist for Christianity Today, Faith Today, and CT Women, and has served as an adjunct professor at a number of universities. She has a degree in Psychology and English from Trinity Western University and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Regent College. She lives in Surrey, BC with her husband, Mark, and their young adult children Benjamin and Bethany.Carolyn is currently the Director of Education for Renovaré, a far-reaching organization that encourages and nurtures spiritual renewal. She continues to be available on a select basis for speaking, retreat facilitation, concerts, worship leading and songwriting and performance seminars.Learn more about Carolyn Arends:Website: carolynarends.com YouTube: youtube.com/user/CarolynArends Instagram: @carolyn_arendsFacebook: @CarolynArendsOfficial

The biggest thing for me because it's what I need the most and then I hope it helps other people, is just to wake up to all the ways God is making overtures to us, whispering to us, reaching out to us. And so you know, I think that the big three of goodness and beauty and truth...these you know, that old-fashioned idea that there's these three transcendentals and they're like little radar pings from the God of the universe and they ping in our soul. Any chance that I can in any kind of writing or communication go: Look there's something beautiful! or Look here's something true! or Look at the possibility for goodness that still exists in image bearers, people made in the image of God! That's all part of this quest to just pay attention, wake up, get the message.---Listen to singer/songwriter, author and Director of Education for Renovaré, Carolyn Arends being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur in this episode of Scripture Untangled. Carolyn talks about the role of Scripture in her life and different ways to engage with Scripture - prayerfully reading of Scripture, imaginative entering into Scripture and meditation on Scripture. They also discuss the honesty, realness and faithfulness that Carolyn weaves into her songs, and her efforts to listen, wake up and pay attention to God's little calling cards. Her hope is that her latest album, Recognition helps other people wake up to all the ways God is making overtures, whispering and reaching out to us. What are the ways we can open ourselves up to God to heal and transform us, to make us whole and holy?Carolyn Arends has released 14 albums (including two brand new projects, Recognition, and In the Morning) and is the author of 3 critically-acclaimed books. 15 of Arends' songs have become top 10 radio singles on the Canadian pop and US Christian charts. Carolyn has earned 2 Dove Awards, 3 Juno Nominations, and was recognized as the West Coast Music Awards' Songwriter of the Year. Her prose has been recognized by The Word Guild, The Evangelical Press Association and The Canadian Church Press Awards. In addition to her busy touring and speaking schedule, Carolyn has been a regular columnist for Christianity Today, Faith Today, and CT Women, and has served as an adjunct professor at a number of universities. She has a degree in Psychology and English from Trinity Western University and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Regent College. She lives in Surrey, BC with her husband, Mark, and their young adult children Benjamin and Bethany.Carolyn is currently the Director of Education for Renovaré, a far-reaching organization that encourages and nurtures spiritual renewal. She continues to be available on a select basis for speaking, retreat facilitation, concerts, worship leading and songwriting and performance seminars.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Đại học Trinity Western Canada là một trường đại học tư thục nằm ở Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Trường được thành lập vào năm 1962 với mục đích cung cấp một trường đại học tư thục dựa trên các giá trị Kitô giáo. Hiện nay, trường đã trở thành một trong những trường đại học hàng đầu ở Canada. Đại học Trinity Western Canada là một trường đại học nghiên cứu có quy mô vừa và được xếp hạng trong nhóm những trường đại học hàng đầu ở Canada. Trường cung cấp các chương trình học thuật ở cấp đại học và sau đại học, đồng thời còn có một số chương trình học bổng và hoạt động ngoại khóa. Lịch Sử Đại học Trinity Western Canada Trường được thành lập vào năm 1962 với tên gọi Trinity Junior College. Ban đầu, trường chỉ cung cấp các chương trình học tập về Khoa học xã hội và Nhân văn. Sau đó, trường đã mở rộng và đưa vào hoạt động các chương trình học về Khoa học, Kinh doanh, Giáo dục, và Công nghệ thông tin. Đại học Trinity Western Canada được chứng nhận bởi Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo của Canada và các tổ chức giáo dục khác trên toàn thế giới. Trường cũng đã nhận được nhiều giải thưởng và xếp hạng trong các bảng xếp hạng đại học hàng đầu thế giới, bao gồm cả Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Trường nằm ở Langley, British Columbia, một vùng ngoại ô của Vancouver, Canada. Trường có một khuôn viên rộng lớn với các khuôn viên cắm trại và những công trình kiến trúc đẹp mắt, tạo nên một môi trường học tập thân thiện và hiện đại.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

This week, we sat down with Jeff Gamache, the athletic director at Trinity Western University, a faith-based institution in Langley, BC. We discuss topics from how Jeff started at TWU to the Complete Champion Approach that Trinity Western implements with their student-athletes. We determine balance between faith-based learning and athletics in a post-Christian culture.  

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Today Christian Talks about the Wesmen Volleyball team heading to the Semi-Finals at Trinity Western. He also talks to Tatum Amy being named the top Women's Hockey player in the Canada West.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast.Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian.  Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh.TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection.TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast. Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian. Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh. TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection. TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast. Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian. Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh. TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection. TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast. Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian. Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh. TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection. TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast. Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian. Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh. TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection. TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast. Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian. Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh. TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection. TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast. Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian. Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh. TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection. TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the TWU Chapel Podcast. Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian. Devotion services are facilitated by Associate Chaplain Jennifer Graves, and include immersive student led contemplative, meditative, and Christian spiritual practices to refocus and refresh. TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God through worship, Word, and reflection. TWU Chapel services can be experienced daily on the Trinity Western campus in the David E. Enarson Gym at 11 a.m.

Welcome to More Christ. We seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this seventy eighth episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined by once again by Dr Jens Zimmermann and Pastor, Paul Vander Klay. Dr. Jens Zimmermann was born and raised in Germany. He studied at the University of British Columbia, earning his first Ph.D in Comparative Literature in 1997. He taught at UBC briefly before moving on to Trinity Western, where held the Canada Research Chair of Interpretation, Religion and Culture from 2006-2016. In 2010, he earned a second Ph.D in Philosophy from the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany. He was awarded a research fellowship at Cambridge University (Trinity Hall) for 2016-17, and a British Academy Visiting Fellowship in theology at the University of Oxford (Christ Church College) for 2018-2019. He is currently visiting fellow at Oxford University's Centre for Theology and Modern European Thought and also a research fellow at the University of the Free State, South Africa (2021-2023). His main intellectual interests are anthropology and epistemology. He has pursued these two central questions across a broad range of interests that include theological anthropology, hermeneutics, European literature, Martin Heidegger, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Paul Ricoeur, the church fathers, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Eastern Orthodox theology. His published works include the monographs Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2015) and Humanism and Religion: A Call for the Renewal of Western Culture (Oxford University Press, 2012), and the collection Reimagining The Sacred: Debating God with Richard Kearney, co-edited with Richard Kearney (Columbia University Press, 2016). His most recent book is Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Christian Humanism (Oxford University Press, 2019). Current Research Dr. Zimmermann directs “Human Flourishing in a Technological World: A Christian Perspective,” a three-year research project through which several scholars work toward a comprehensive Christian perspective for human flourishing in a world of technology. Scholars meet annually to share research, which is then published as essays, blogs, and finally an edited volume with Oxford University Press. Visit Human Flourishing (christianflourishing.com) and https://www.jenszimmermann.ca/ for more. Paul is the pastor of Living Stones Christian Reformed Church in Sacramento, California, USA, and host of a marvellous YouTube Channel which wrestles with being a Christian in a secular age, the struggle for ultimate meaning, identity, and more. He has worked at length to share and critique insights from Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, and other figures to a worldwide audience, adding his own unique contributions, and somehow producing videos at a prolific rate without diluting quality. If you'd like to see more of his work, please see the link below: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulVanderKlay

2022 marks the 40th anniversary of Canada's bill of rights, or what is formally known as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Against that backdrop, in this episode we examine the present-day landscape in Canada for freedom of religion – the first fundamental freedom listed in the Charter. We talk about the implications of COVID restrictions; why recent federal legislation banning conversion therapy may be the greatest threat to religious freedom at this moment; and what the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on abortion may or may not mean for Canada.We also discuss a unique type of “trial” for members of today's legal profession – namely, the ability to practice one's faith while practicing law.Joining us is Albertos Polizogopoulos, one of the most prominent legal practitioners in Canada when it comes to cases and questions involving freedom of religion.  On behalf of his broad range of clients – churches, charities, dioceses, schools, universities, hospitals – Albertos has appeared numerous times in front of the Supreme Court of Canada.Albertos is a partner and founder at his Ottawa-based law firm, The Acacia Group.Documents/Websites referenced Albertos Polizogopoulos' biography (The Acacia Group)Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsBill C-4, An act to amend the criminal code (conversion therapy)U.S. Supreme Court - Dobbs vs. JacksonSupreme Court of Canada - R. v. MorgentalerSupreme Court of Canada - Trinity Western University v. Law Society of Upper CanadaPaul Schratz, “Department of National Defence panel addresses racism with more racism”, Catholic Register (May 5, 2022)Legal Leaders for Diversity and Inclusionwww.crownandcrozier.comtwitter.com/crownandcrozierfacebook.com/crownandcrozierhttps://www.instagram.com/crownandcrozier/Please note that this podcast has been edited for length and clarity.Support the show

Welcome to More Christ. We seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this seventy seventh episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined by Dr Jens Zimmermann. Dr. Jens Zimmermann was born and raised in Germany. He studied at the University of British Columbia, earning his first Ph.D in Comparative Literature in 1997. He taught at UBC briefly before moving on to Trinity Western, where held the Canada Research Chair of Interpretation, Religion and Culture from 2006-2016. In 2010, he earned a second Ph.D in Philosophy from the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany. He was awarded a research fellowship at Cambridge University (Trinity Hall) for 2016-17, and a British Academy Visiting Fellowship in theology at the University of Oxford (Christ Church College) for 2018-2019. He is currently visiting fellow at Oxford University's Centre for Theology and Modern European Thought and also a research fellow at the University of the Free State, South Africa (2021-2023). His main intellectual interests are anthropology and epistemology. He has pursued these two central questions across a broad range of interests that include theological anthropology, hermeneutics, European literature, Martin Heidegger, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Paul Ricoeur, the church fathers, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Eastern Orthodox theology. His published works include the monographs Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2015) and Humanism and Religion: A Call for the Renewal of Western Culture (Oxford University Press, 2012), and the collection Reimagining The Sacred: Debating God with Richard Kearney, co-edited with Richard Kearney (Columbia University Press, 2016). His most recent book is Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Christian Humanism (Oxford University Press, 2019). Current Research Dr. Zimmermann directs “Human Flourishing in a Technological World: A Christian Perspective,” a three-year research project through which several scholars work toward a comprehensive Christian perspective for human flourishing in a world of technology. Scholars meet annually to share research, which is then published as essays, blogs, and finally an edited volume with Oxford University Press. Visit Human Flourishing (christianflourishing.com) and https://www.jenszimmermann.ca/ for more.

Dr. Jens Zimmermann was born and raised in Germany. He studied at the University of British Columbia, earning his first Ph.D in Comparative Literature in 1997. He taught at UBC briefly before moving on to Trinity Western, where held the Canada Research Chair of Interpretation, Religion and Culture from 2006-2016. In 2010, he earned a second Ph.D in Philosophy from the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany. He was awarded a research fellowship at Cambridge University (Trinity Hall) for 2016-17, and a British Academy Visiting Fellowship in theology at the University of Oxford (Christ Church College) for 2018-2019. He is currently visiting fellow at Oxford University's Centre for Theology and Modern European Thought and also a research fellow at the University of the Free State, South Africa (2021-2023). His main intellectual interests are anthropology and epistemology. He has pursued these two central questions across a broad range of interests that include theological anthropology, hermeneutics, European literature, Martin Heidegger, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Paul Ricoeur, the church fathers, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Eastern Orthodox theology. His published works include the monographs Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2015) and Humanism and Religion: A Call for the Renewal of Western Culture (Oxford University Press, 2012), and the collection Reimagining The Sacred: Debating God with Richard Kearney, co-edited with Richard Kearney (Columbia University Press, 2016). His most recent book is Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Christian Humanism (Oxford University Press, 2019). Current Research Dr. Zimmermann directs “Human Flourishing in a Technological World: A Christian Perspective,” a three-year research project through which several scholars work toward a comprehensive Christian perspective for human flourishing in a world of technology. Scholars meet annually to share research, which is then published as essays, blogs, and finally an edited volume with Oxford University Press. Visit Human Flourishing (christianflourishing.com) and https://www.jenszimmermann.ca/ for more.

Alicia Perrin joins the show fresh of the National Championship win by Trinity Western! Alicia won Nationals as a player for the Spartans and now as an Assistant Coach. We talk all about this season, her career, National Team, Pro and so much more!  We hope you enjoy this episode. If you've read this far please, please, please leave a comment, a 5 Star review and the best compliment you can give the show is telling your friends about us!  

Maddux has won a Provincial and National Club Championship with Canuck Dinos, competed with our Youth National Team, and played post-secondary with Trinity Western, SAIT, and Red Deer. Most recently, Maddux set an ACAC record with 14 Aces in a 3 set match!  We hope you enjoy this episode. If you've read this far please, please, please leave a comment, a 5 Star review and the best compliment you can give the show is telling your friends about us!     Momentum Volleyball is the online Canadian hub for volleyball story telling, reporting, and event coverage, allowing content creators to connect with fans, coaches and players. Momentum is the hub for athletes, coaches and fans to find free and paid volleyball content, and are proud to be the voice of Canadian volleyball around the world! Head to momentumvolleyball.ca to subscribe for free, and get access to exclusive content and all your Canadian volleyball updates!  

2x USports Champion and USports Player of the Year with Trinity Western, Tokyo Olympian, and pro player Ryan Sclater joins the show! Ryan talks about picking volleyball over basketball, his time at Trinity, playing pro, and his journey from being cut from Team Canada's B Team to being named to the Tokyo roster after a few short seasons.  We hope you enjoy this episode. If you've read this far please, please, please leave a comment, a 5 Star review and the best compliment you can give the show is telling your friends about us!     Momentum Volleyball is the online Canadian hub for volleyball story telling, reporting, and event coverage, allowing content creators to connect with fans, coaches and players. Momentum is the hub for athletes, coaches and fans to find free and paid volleyball content, and are proud to be the voice of Canadian volleyball around the world! Head to momentumvolleyball.ca to subscribe for free, and get access to exclusive content and all your Canadian volleyball updates!

About the Series  Charter: A Course is a podcast created by the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights (the Asper Centre) and hosted by the Asper Centre's Executive Director Cheryl Milne.  Charter: A Course focuses on Canadian constitutional law and litigation. In each episode, we highlight the accomplishments of U of T Law's faculty and alumni involved in leading constitutional cases and issues. Each episode also includes a “Practice Corner,” where we talk about the ins and outs of what it means to be a constitutional litigator.   Whether you are a law student, a lawyer, or just an interested person, we hope that you learn about an aspect of constitutional law and litigation that interests you in our podcast. Show Notes  This episode focuses on freedom of religion and the role of interveners in landmark cases concerning religious freedom.  Section 2 of the Charter sets out that everyone has four fundamental freedoms, one of which is freedom of conscience and religion in clause 2(a). In this episode, we learn about the different ways in which the court has viewed freedom of religion in the past and the implications of those different views, from University of Calgary Professor Howard Kislowicz. We also hear from Howie about the extent to which interveners can be said to have improved the quality of court decisions, concerning freedom of religion, and the extent to which interveners can be said to have promoted the legitimacy and acceptability of those decisions.  In this episode's Practice Corner, we talk about the process and practice of intervening in appeals at the Supreme Court of Canada with lawyer,  Adriel Weaver. Find a full transcript of this episode HERE. Time Markers Due to the extended length of this episode (the content was too compelling to cut down!) we're happy to include the following “time markers” to allow the listener to easily find specific segments of the conversation:  At 3:13, Howie and Cheryl discuss Howie's musical endeavours including how he created the theme song to our podcast, Charter: A Course.  At 7:59, Howie's discussion about Freedom of Religion cases begins At 12:41 the cross-cultural communication aspect in these cases is discussed At 15:50 the Multani case At 18:05 the Amselem case At 21:53 the Hutterian Brethren case At 36:20 the Ktunaxa Nation case At 46:09 discussion about Howie's research on the impact of interveners in religious freedom cases At 59:13 “Practice Corner” segment with Adriel Weaver on the practice and process of interventions in constitutional litigation begins At 59:59 the Trinity Western cases At 1:09:48 the purpose of interveners; written vs oral submissions At 1:12:37 the Sharma case; trial level vs appellate court interventions At 1:15:41 key practice tips essential to a good intervention At 1:17:20 Asper Centre intervention in the Bedford case At 1:19:55 Intervention by EGALE in Egan case At 1:21:45 the 10-page factum and 5-minute submissions by interveners Case Links In this episode, the following cases were discussed: Trinity Western University v. Law Society of Upper Canada, 2018 SCC 33 (CanLII) Multani v. Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys, 2006 SCC 6 (CanLII)  Syndicat Northcrest v. Amselem, 2004 SCC 47 (CanLII) Alberta v. Hutterian Brethren of Wilson Colony, 2009 SCC 37 (CanLII) Ktunaxa Nation v. British Columbia (Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations), 2017 SCC 54 (CanLII) R v. Oakes, 1986 CanLII 46 (SCC) R v. Sharma, 2020 ONCA 478 (CanLII) Canada (Attorney General) v. Bedford, 2013 SCC 72 (CanLII) Egan v. Canada, 1995 CanLII 98 (SCC) About the Asper Centre  The Asper Centre, a part of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law since 2008, is devoted to realizing constitutional rights through advocacy, research and education. The Centre aims to play a vital role in articulating Canada's constitutional vision to the broader world. The cornerstone of the Centre is a legal clinic that brings together students, faculty and members of the bar to work on significant constitutional cases and advocacy initiatives. The Centre was established through a generous gift from U of T law alumnus David Asper (LLM '07).  Thank You's Charter: A Course is proudly sponsored by the University of Toronto's affinity partners: MBNA and TD Insurance. We would like to thank each of our sponsors, and you can discover the benefits of affinity products at bit.ly/affinity-offers.  We would like to thank the creators of our theme music for Charter: A Course. Constitutional law professor Howie Kislowicz and law professor Rob Currie gave us the licence to use their constitutional law shanty in exchange for a donation to the Calgary Food Bank. The song's performers are: Vanessa Carroll, Rob Currie, Howie Kislowicz, Avinash Kowshik, Anna Lund, Patricia Paradis, Elin Sigurdson, Lyle Skinner, and Dave Wright. You can listen to the entire shanty here: Charter a Course.  Please consider contributing to your local food bank!  Thank you to Szymon Rodomar and Flint Patterson, JD students at the U of T Faculty of Law, for their immense contributions to the production of this episode.  Thank you to our wonderful guests on this episode, Howie Kislowicz and Adriel Weaver! Thank you to our audio editor Liam Morrison of Bell Room Media Solutions.  Lastly, we are very grateful to you, our listeners, for taking the time to join us on this voyage as we charter a course into podcasting! 

Team Canada Superstar, Trinity Western Alumni and Junior Dinos Alumni Hilary Howe joins the show! Fans will recognize Hilary from the recent VNL where she was one of Canada's top scores. Hilary played at Trinity Western in USports before joining the Senior National Team. She has represented Canada before on the B Team, FISU Games and Youth National Team. Hear all about this and more!  We hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to tell your friends about us and please give a 5 Star review on Apple or wherever you listen!   We couldn't be more excited to partner with Momentum Pro Camps. Momentum Pro Camps runs volleyball camps across Ontario, bringing professional athletes, coaches and resources to communities, clubs and partners. Follow Momentum on social media @momentumprocamps for updates and details on future programs, or email them at contact@momentumprocamps.com! Stay Excellent Friends 

Trinity Western and Team Canada Star Brodie Hofer joins the show! Brodie has accomplished so much in his young career! He is a 4x National Champion (4 in a row!), High School Champ in BC, USports Champion with TWU, and has already represented Team Canada. We cover his start in volleyball, growing up in a volleyball family, the TWU culture and so much more!    We hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to tell your friends about us and please give a 5 Star review on Apple!  We couldn't be more excited to partner with Momentum Pro Camps. Momentum Pro Camps runs volleyball camps across Ontario, bringing professional athletes, coaches and resources to communities, clubs and partners. Follow Momentum on social media @momentumprocamps for updates and details on future programs, or email them at contact@momentumprocamps.com! Stay Excellent Friends  Be sure to check out Club Json at https://www.clubjson.com/ Use promo code dimes to get 15% off your order. Any order over $99 in North America will get free shipping!

This is the recording of an event originally held on Zoom in February 2021.

Shannon Mischuk is a digital entrepreneur with the gift of teaching. She co-pastors New Song Church alongside her husband Dave and leads NSC's Women’s ministry, Shine on Sisters (featured as a talk show on Kingdom Insight (KiTV) Network). Her years of experience in marketing and church ministry have seasoned her reliability in both spheres. Take a listen as she continues our series through the book of James.

Parents and Families are an integral part of the Trinity Western story. Supporting students as they adjust to university life will greatly contribute to their success. At TWU, we value parents and the role they play in their son or daughter’s life. The Parent & Family Network is here to serve and support parents on this journey.

Peace, love, soul, and good news! We've got Trinity Western's very own Dr. Kevin Schut on the line. He serves as the Chair of TWU's Department of Media + Communication and is the lead for the Game Development program, which he founded in 2019. As a Game Studies scholar and author of Of Games & God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games(2013), his work highlights the intersection of communication, culture, media, technology, and faith. Dr. Schut's research addresses a number of exciting topics within the gaming industry, such as fantasy-role-playing and masculinity, morality and ethics, myth, historical presentation, and the influence/perspectives of video games in the evangelical community. If you've ever been in one of his classes, Dr. Schut is quite personable. All that said, he uses his natural temperament and passion for his work to share a lively, balanced, and informed Christian take on video games and video game culture. He expertly engages a variety of issues, encouraging his students to consider both the perils and the promise of this major cultural phenomenon. Dr. Schut grew-up in Edmonton, Alberta and still cheers for the Oilers. After graduating from Calvin College, he taught overseas in schools for missionary kids in Cote d'Ivoire (on the south coast of West Africa) and Hungary for three and a half years. He is married with three daughters, who have much in common with their dad: a love for games and media.Connect with Kevin Instagram Twitter FaceBook Of Games and God Featurette ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with TWU Student MinistriesFollow us on Instagram 

Qinqin Zhang is an Assistant Librarian at Trinity Western whose expertise is information literacy, e-learning, and e-resources. With deep roots in the tech industry (engineering, instructional technology, library and information science), she brings a refreshing passion and insight to her role. Qinqin holds a bachelor's in computer science (told you she is really smart!) and two master's degrees that directly support her current role providing reference assistance and managing the electronic resources of TWU's library. Her big personality and welcoming smile should inspire us all to hit the library more often, and to ask for help when we need it.Qinqin has had an extensive education all over the world (from Hong Kong, to Pennsylvania in the U.S., and British Columbia). It was actually on her school campus in Hong Kong that she got snatched by the Holy Ghost (a.k.a. "saved"). From then on, with the scales removed from her eyes, she had a new lens through which to view the world and imagine what she could contribute to it in the name of Jesus. Her presence around campus definitely adds some refreshing lightness. Take a listen to our conversation about how she came to faith, her career, and some of her must have foods.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with TWU Student MinistriesFollow us on Instagram 

Peace, love, soul, and Good News! Dr. Janet Epp-Buckingham is a professor at Trinity Western and the Director of the Laurentian Leadership Centre (LLC), an Ottawa-based, live-in, extension program focusing on leadership in public policy, business and communications. She writes and researches about religious freedom in Canada as well as internationally, and is interested in the relationships between faith, public policy, and the legal system.Dr. Buckingham has lived and studied in England, France, and South Africa, graduating in 1998 with her doctorate in law from the University of Stellenbosch, as both the first woman and first non-South African to do so. Before teaching at TWU, she was the executive director of Christian Legal Fellowship (1991-94) and worked with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada as general legal counsel (1999-2003) and then also their director of law and public policy (2003-2006). See Dr. Buckingham's book, Fighting Over God: A Legal and Political History of Religious Freedom in Canada.She has a passion for young students that flows through everything she does at the LLC. And believing that the key to lifelong learning and impact centers on trusting fully in God, she is confident in her calling from God and the commitment to do more than merely "get the job done" with her many responsibilities.Connect with Janet and the LLC Twitter Books YouTube ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with TWU Student MinistriesFollow us on Instagram 

Tegan McArthur is a third-year student at Trinity Western and a faithful member of TWU's women's basketball team. As a student and athlete, she has journeyed through two very different spheres of influence. Like many other groups on campus, her team and fellow student-athletes enjoy an internal culture that is thick, essentially spending A LOT of time together training, struggling, and learning together (which could drive some people bonkers, but praise the Lord that they enjoy it).In this episode, we're talking about Tegan's faith journey, what her experience has been like playing basketball, and some issues of race that many young people like her, who are or are not student-athletes, sometimes face. Listen, share, repeat!Connect with TWU Spartans  Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with TWU Student MinistriesFollow us on Instagram 

Dr. Chamberlain examines the claims by New Atheists that religion, including Christianity, is not just foolish but dangerous. Can the belief in an unseen God give way to irrational and dangerous actions? Does religion play a major role in our societal ills? Dr. Chamberlain is sensitive to the actual arguments made by New Atheists and to the way Christians may respond not only intellectually but humbly. The Copyright for all material on the podcast is held by L'Abri Fellowship. We ask that you respect this by not publishing the material in full or in part in any format or post it on a website without seeking prior permission from L'Abri Fellowship. © Canadian L'Abri 2018

The Supreme Court of Canada has decided that "charter Values" trump Charter Rights like Freedom of Religion. In their bizarre decision on Trinity Western University's law school, the Supreme Court has decided that the Charter is not there to protect minority groups but to push agendas. Listen as Brian Lilley speaks to lawyer and Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation, Howard Anglin about the problems with the decision.

John Carpay, President of Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms talks about Trinity Western losing its fight for the Christian law school

Conrad Black, Author, Commentator & Historian talks about Trinity Western losing fight for Christian law school, Doug Ford's 1st order as Ontario premier to scrap cap-and-trade, and Trump and Comey.

Nathan Gilmour, David Grubbs, and Michial Farmer respond to listener emails. The Subject Matter breaks down thus: [02:07-05:50] Speaking about things Greek [05:50-13:30] The Christian Humanist Journal [13:30-16:48] A Defense of a Sequel [16:49-22:25] Christian Existentialism [22:27-26:03] Greetings from Trinity Western [26:05-32:04] Hobbits and Tolkien [32:05-34:34] Tillich and Laches [34:34-37:50] Faustus [37:50-41:16] Silence