Best United Church of Canada Podcasts (2024)

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When it rains, it pours for the founder of the Mernini raincoat 10:04

19h ago10:04

10:04

Maria Halfyard, founder of the Mernini raincoat, talks about the explosion in sales of her popular rain gear.

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32 Churches, 29 Schools, 40 Miles, 1 Parish: How Lay Leaders Build the Church | A Pilgrimage to Belize, Part 2 32:07

12h ago32:07

32:07

Last week, we began our pilgrimage to Belize. We met Fr. Brian Christopher, the superior of the country-wide Jesuit community. And we heard a little bit about the hopes and heartaches of the people of Belize. We saw how Ignatian spirituality has a role to play in helping crystalize the character of Belize, and how important collaboration is in a co…

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Local beef is good for your skin 7:24

13h ago7:24

7:24

Shay Landin, the founder of Newfound Tallow, explains how she turns locally sourced beef tallow into a skincare line.

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Kung Fu in Newfoundland and Labrador 5:57

12h ago5:57

5:57

Peter Duchemin teaches and practices a traditional type of Kung Fu called Hung Gar in St. John's

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Saturday breakfast: Filipino Silog 11:11

12h ago11:11

11:11

Chef Christopher Bojocan and Cesar Ambrocio, the co-owner of Bistro on Roe in Gander, provide Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin with a taste of a traditional Filipino breakfast, Silog.

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Spirit of Newfoundland's surprising find at Gower Street United Church 11:36

15h ago11:36

11:36

Kathie Hicks of Spirit of Newfoundland Productions and Robert Pitt of Gower Street United Church tell us about an unusual discovery deep in a back room of the church

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Embracing the Ministry of Failure: Spiritual Wisdom from Brian Christopher, SJ | A Pilgrimage to Belize, Part 1 26:37

1d ago26:37

26:37

Over the next two episodes, host Eric Clayton is going to take you on an adventure. We’re going to travel to Central America, to a small country on the Caribbean Sea. A country that is both ancient and relatively new. A place that is both a melting pot of so very many cultures and ways of life, and yet is also the least populated country in all of …

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NewfoundLanded 8:59

5d ago8:59

8:59

Directors Santiago Guzman and Nabila Qureshi tell us about their new show, a love letter to the province from an immigrant and refugee point of view.

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Waving the flag of Cavendish, Trinity Bay 5:03

5d ago5:03

5:03

A rural Newfoundland town threw a contest for a new flag. We meet the teen with the winning design.

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Signs before talking 6:21

11d ago6:21

6:21

Weekend AM's Maddie Ryan visits a baby sign language class and learns how little ones can learn to communicate before they even start to talk.

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The View from Rome: Communication, Storytelling & the Society of Jesus with Fr. Chuks Afiawari, SJ 48:08

9d ago48:08

48:08

Today we’re talking about the global nature of God’s invitation. Our guest — Fr. Chuks, the new director of communications for the Jesuit Curia in Rome, responsible for sharing the stories of the entirety of the global Society of Jesus — reminds us that the people of God are everywhere. And we, informed by the Ignatian tradition, have a responsibil…

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The Medicine of Laughter 10:17

12d ago10:17

10:17

Dave Penny and Daunt Lee join Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin to talk about being back on stage after a year hiatus - a year that saw Dave go through many health challenges.

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Creating more authentic BIPOC characters 10:19

13d ago10:19

10:19

Tonya Williams of the Reelworld Screen Institute talks to Weekend AM's Maddie Ryan about the importance of depicting realistic women of colour in creating Canadian film.

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Meet dance coven Divine Flow 9:48

13d ago9:48

9:48

The St. John's based dance group channels their feminine energy on stage in their latest show, Tarot: A Fool's Journey

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From Refugee to Celebrity Chef with Lidia Bastianich 34:16

15d ago34:16

34:16

When the celebrity chef and restauranter Lidia Bastianich was just a few months old, the city her Italian family lived in was assigned to Yugoslavia as part of the reorganization of Europe after World War II. Her family became exiles without a proper homeland. Eventually, her family fled to Italy, where they lived in a refugee camp for two years. W…

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Kyrie Eleison 27:37

21d ago27:37

27:37

In this episode of Sermons from the East End, Rev. Bri-anne delves into the transformative power of mercy. Reflecting on the story of Jesus and Bartimaeus, along with her experiences as a spiritual advisor and friend to death row inmate Ramiro Gonzales, we explore the question: who deserves mercy? Join us as we consider the complexities of justice,…

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Kelly Russell's fiddle archives 13:43

19d ago13:43

13:43

A new website with 500 fiddle tunes from 30 Newfoundland & Labrador fiddlers is now online, a passion project for musician and ethnomusicologist Kelly Russell.

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The influence of METZ 12:11

19d ago12:11

12:11

Weekend AM's Maddie Ryan talks to local musicians about the influence METZ has had on the local alternative music scene - as well Alex Edkins from the band, who are calling it quits.

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Sook-Yin Lee gets personal in new film 16:42

19d ago16:42

16:42

Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin speaks with filmmaker and former MuchMusic VJ Sook-Yin Lee about her new film, Paying For It, which closed the 2024 St. John's International Women's Film Festival.

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Why Faith Leads Us to Lobby Lawmakers with Tom Mulloy 38:42

22d ago38:42

38:42

From the Jesuit Media Lab, this is AMDG. I’m Mike Jordan Laskey.Today’s episode is the fourth and final one in our series on faith and politics leading up to the 2024 presidential election here in the U.S. Our guest is the Jesuit Conference’s very own Tom Mulloy, who serves as our director of government relations.Sometimes people are surprised to f…

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Why are there so many tribute shows at our province's performance venues? 13:15

27d ago13:15

13:15

Brad Randell of the Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook, and singer Kelly-Ann Evans talk about the popularity of shows featuring local musicians performing the music of well known, mainstream recording artists.

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Drone Racing 9:31

27d ago9:31

9:31

Nathan Adams of the N.L. Drone Racing League drops by the Weekend AM studio to give a demonstration

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What’s a Journalist To Do When We Can’t Even Agree on the Facts? with Scott Detrow 43:42

29d ago43:42

43:42

For the third episode of our pre-election series, we’re going to focus on the role of the media in a democracy. Our guest is Scott Detrow, a veteran radio journalist and a host of NPR’s flagship show All Things Considered. You can usually find Scott hosting the weekend editions of the show on Saturday and Sunday, but this month he’s filling in on t…

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The Big Comfy interview with Alyson Court 9:08

1M ago9:08

9:08

Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin talks with Alyson Court, the actor who played Loonette on the classic children's television program, The Big Comfy Couch.

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Meet Kentucky Outlaw Poet, Ron Whitehead 14:00

1M ago14:00

14:00

Legendary American beat poet Ron Whitehead visits western Newfoundland - his first trip to Canada.

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In Faith-Filled Pursuit of Better Politics with Nichole Flores 45:38

1M ago45:38

45:38

This is the second in our series on faith and politics leading up to the 2024 presidential election here in the United States. Our guest is Dr. Nichole Flores, one of the most exciting young theologians around. Nichole is an associate professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, and completed her doctoral study in theological ethic…

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Why You set Boundaries 14:56

1M ago14:56

14:56

In this episode we engaged in” Why you set boundaries for yourself?” Boundaries are just limits. It’s a line you draw that you feel protects you: emotionally, physically, socially, and or spatially. All through life we are faced with boundaries. From the time we were children, when our parents said, “No hitting your siblings,” to adults now having …

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Paradise Might Laugh 14:57

1M ago14:57

14:57

Join Rev. Bri-anne as she explored the legend of the ivory-billed woodpecker, a symbol of resilience and hope amidst destruction. Isn't it funny how nature (and God?) refuses to give up despite us silly humans? Scripture: Job 12:7-10 Look to the animals, and they’ll show you the way; listen to the birds, and they’ll tell you their wisdom. Ask the e…

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Different, but not worse: 13:13

1M ago13:13

13:13

Members of the Lighthouse Collective talk about their new exhibit at the Craft Council NL Gallery, which imagines life after the upheavals of climate change

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Rhivu the Rubik's Cube competitor 7:00

1M ago7:00

7:00

Labrador Morning host Rhivu Rashid joins us from Gander, where he is taking part in a cubing competition in Gander

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Meet the Lieutenant Governor Who Quit Politics to Become a Jesuit with Cyrus Habib, SJ 58:01

1M ago58:01

58:01

It’s October, which means the presidential election here in the US is next month. So here on AMDG we are going to take old that rule about never discussing religion or politics in polite company and throw it in the Potomac River. Our four episodes this month will all cover faith and politics in a variety of ways. We know you don’t come here for pol…

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Final Episode with Ben Brody 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

After 39 episodes, podcast host Ben Brody hosts his final episode. He reflects on the conversations, learnings, and inspiration he's found since his first interview conducted in 2016. Benjamin Brody serves as Chair of the Music Department, Professor of Music and Director of Church Music Studies at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. At Whi…

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Adam Perez 45:26

2M ago45:26

45:26

Guest Adam A. Perez earned a doctor of theology in liturgical studies with a secondary area in religion and the arts from Duke University Divinity School. He holds a B.A. in music education from Trinity Christian College (Palos Heights, IL) and a master of arts in religion and music from Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School (New …

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Mark Miller 28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

Mark A. Miller has a passion for building community through music and believes that everyone is a child of God. He adheres to Cornel West’s belief that “Justice is what love looks like in public.” A graduate of Yale and Juilliard, Mark is Professor of Church Music, Director of Chapel, and Composer-in-Residence at Drew University. He is also a Lectu…

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Dan Damon 23:51

2M ago23:51

23:51

Guest Daniel Charles Damon (b. 1955) is an internationally published writer of hymn texts and tunes. Until his recent retirement, he was pastor of First United Methodist Church in Richmond, California. Dan is Associate Editor of Hymnody for Hope Publishing Company. He is also a jazz pianist and has played in many hotels and clubs in the San Francis…

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Richard Leach 26:02

2M ago26:02

26:02

Guest Richard Leach is a leading contemporary writer of words for hymns. Using traditional forms, he creates striking new texts with biblical and theological integrity. His work is included in hymnals and hymnal supplements from a wide spectrum of denominations including the Church of Scotland, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Christ…

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Hannah Brown 23:37

2M ago23:37

23:37

Guest Hannah C. Brown has served as Pastor in the United Church of Christ since 2007 and began publishing hymn texts with GIA in 2022. She is interested in cultivating worship experiences that are heart-centered, interactive, and accessible to folks of a wide range of ages and abilities. She has a passion for creative and faithful adaptations of ch…

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Ways to Help You Release Sorrow and Grief 14:49

2M ago14:49

14:49

Good day, today’s podcast is “Ways to Help You Release Sorrow and Grief. I have been a United Church of Canada Minister for over 35 years and I have ministry in many churches. I have seen Grief and loss take on many forms. Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Of…

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God Walks with His People: Santos & Noehlia 11:57

2M ago11:57

11:57

Santos and Noehlia worked with Jesuits in Nicaragua; when the government began to attack the Church, they had to flee.This audio reflection is part of a series marking the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Over the course of six episodes, we invite you to join migrants in solidarity and prayer.Find supplemental resources for reflection and action…

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The O'Brien brothers did not want Newfoundland to join Canada 10:23

2M ago10:23

10:23

A display exploring the anti-Confederation stance of the O'Brien brothers is on display at the O'Brien Farm in St. John's

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Musicians and social media 10:51

2M ago10:51

10:51

Musicians Kristen Toczko, Jordan Coaker and Nick Earle talk with Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin about their social media strategies

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Music and brain health 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

Memorial University music student Jessica Hulan talks about her work with the SingWell Project, which helps people with communication challenges

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God Walks with His People: Fr. Sudzer & Matthew 17:00

2M ago17:00

17:00

Fr. Sudzer and Matthew support migrants at the Jesuit parish in Miami. They both have family members who’ve migrated.This audio reflection is part of a series marking the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Over the course of six episodes, we invite you to join migrants in solidarity and prayer.Find supplemental resources for reflection and action …

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I'll Do Anything For You 22:06

2M ago22:06

22:06

Through reflections on Genesis, Mary Oliver’s poetry, and the hidden wisdom of trees, we contemplate our place within the divine ecosystem and how interconnectedness sustains life. With insights from ecologist Suzanne Simard’s groundbreaking work on trees and fungi, we uncover profound lessons about God’s nurturing presence in creation. Join us as …

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Three Stories: Rock Music for Toddlers, Existential Writer's Block and Imaginary Baseball 31:36

2M ago31:36

31:36

Today’s episode is different from anything we’ve ever done. Instead of an interview, we have three audio pieces about what you could call the spirituality of everyday life. What are the things we do to find meaning and purpose within the daily grind? First, host Mike Jordan Laskey tells you about his “kindie rock” band, Down By The Bagel.Then, New …

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The Early Lebanese Community of Newfoundland virtual exhibit 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

Lorraine Michael, Newfoundland and Labradorian of Lebanese descent, tells us about the Digital Museums of Canada online exhibit on the early Lebanese Community of Newfoundland

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Mark Bragg's song of recovery 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

Indie musician Mark Bragg talks with Weekend AM's Melissa Tobin about recovering from a near-fatal brain bleed, and how he is navigating this new chapter of his life.

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Samson: One of the Bible’s Strangest Stories with Mahri Leonard-Fleckman 42:23

2M ago42:23

42:23

Sometimes on this show, host Mike Jordan Laskey has topic in mind he’d like to cover and then he goes and finds someone great to talk about it. Other times, he knows he wants to talk to a specific person because they’re brilliant and Mike doesn’t really care what the topic is. Whatever the guest wants to discuss will be interesting. Today’s episode…

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All things go! All things grow! 33:52

2M ago33:52

33:52

In this episode of Sermons from the East End, Rev. Bri-anne invites us into the layered beauty of the two Creation stories in Genesis, exploring how they shape our understanding of humanity’s relationship with the world. Through music, scripture, and reflection, we consider how creation is not a one-time event, but an ongoing journey of harmony, in…

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