All Episodes

51 mins #19 Dec 24, 18

O Come: A Christmas Eve Special

An account of Jesus' birth according to the Gospel of Luke. Music by COMPASS, Mercedes Valentine, Bri-anne Swan, Chris Tindal, The Crofts Family, The Many, Vashti Bunyan and Emorie.

41 mins #18 Nov 04, 18

018: If Together is All That We've Got: Risk and Enmeshment

Risk and Enmeshment - Ruth clings to Naomi. Love your neighbour because you ARE your neighbour. There's an election coming up so if you're listening in the US, help the rest of us out. Music by Christa Couture and The Sun Harmonic.

41 mins #17 Oct 28, 18

017: God is Here (and so are we)

Xenophobia wins an East Gwillimbury election. Jesus tells us to go out into the World. Prayers for the friends, family and community of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg. Music by Agency, Jessica Allossery and Carolyn McDade.

16 mins #17 Oct 21, 18

Mini Episode: Wisdom Cries Out

Wisdom is crying out in the streets and she's pissed. Sound familiar? Bri-anne is pathetically sick. Music by Rod MacDonald and Jump Little Children.

30 mins #16 Oct 14, 18

016: Find Somewhere to Go (because we grow where we are needed)

Jesus facepalms his way through Mark's gospel as the disciples keep missing the point. So does the Church. Who are we called to follow? How do we stay salty? Music by Raïssa Simone and The Sweet Maries. Words by Kahlil Gibran. Mark 9:38-50

45 mins #14 Jun 26, 18

014: Born This Way: Risking the Waves & Calming the Storm

HAPPY PRIDE!! A short history of the harm churches have inflicted upon LGBT+ communities, and the hope that comes from mending relationships. An introduction to my father in law and the time I thought I was going to die on the Pacific Ocean. Jesus calms the storm. David finds comfort with Jonathan. Music by the brilliant choir of Eastminster United Church in Toronto.

43 mins #13 Jun 18, 18

013: The Constant (awful) Gardener

Jeff Sessions and Sarah Sanders hurt Bri-anne's soul when they use scripture to justify horrific policy. Jesus shouldn't quit his day job. How do we know our kids aren't going to end up sociopaths? You are enough. Music by Mia & Jonah www.miaandjonah.com.

25 mins #12 May 27, 18

When Babies are Sick: Strength in Vulnerability

Son #1 has been in and out of the Emergency Room. Son #2 is sprawled across my lap in pain. The disciples keep asking the wrong questions. There is greatness in vulnerability.

35 mins #11 May 13, 18

011: In the World and of the World: Badass Women of the World Unite

Jesus offers a prayer for the protection of his friends. Mothers have been calling for the cessation of violence for, like, ever. Music by Bri-anne and Ava Wild. Words by Julia Ward Howe.

33 mins #10 May 06, 18

010: Love is an Action

Jesus is starting to sound like a broken record. LOVE ONE ANOTHER ALREADY! Music by Michigan Americana Duo Escaping Pavement. Poetry by Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore.

40 mins #8 Apr 16, 18

008: Nowhere but Somewhere to Hide

Jesus shows up and starts breathing funny. Thomas misses the whole thing. How do we demonstrate the value we place on people's lives? Music by Two Roads Home, Fruit and ursidae.

18 mins #9 Apr 01, 18

Mini Episode: Death is Not the Last Word

April Fools! Guess what, Mary...he's not the gardener! Redemption can be found even in the darkest, the most broken, the most neglected and shattered of places. Music by Ainsley McNeaney.

16 mins #8 Mar 30, 18

Mini Episode: It is finished.

Jesus is killed - violently and shamefully - on a cross. We now commence the mourning. Music by Ainsley McNeaney.

55 mins #7 Mar 25, 18

007: 90s Passion: What if God Was One of Us?

90s music tells the story of Jesus' journey towards execution on this special Holy Week episode. What if God was one of us?

44 mins #6 Mar 04, 18

006: Angry Jesus, Imperialism & Institutional Church

Jesus is super angry at the religious establishment. Lots of people are (rightly) super angry at the Church. Sometimes the lectionary sucks. Whose voices is the #metoo movement missing? Music by Ainsley McNeaney and Melanie Frade. Words by Kahlil Giban.

39 mins #5 Feb 26, 18

005: To Wear the Crown of Peace: We've All Been Told a Lie

Things had been going so well, but then Jesus starts calling Peter names. Exploring Walter Wink's idea about the myth (lie, really) of redemptive violence. Music and elements taken from a "Lent with Gordon Lightfoot" service at Sharon-Hope United Church. Additional music by Ainsley McNeaney.

41 mins #4 Feb 18, 18

004: Never Again: A Change of Many Hearts

God gets violent but then has a change of heart, Michael Coren thinks about Jesus and then has a change of heart, Bri-anne has a change of heart and climbs off her soap box (at least for a little while). Music by Jake Tavill and Ainsley McNeaney. Poetry by Kahlil Gibran.

38 mins #3 Feb 12, 18

003: It is Good For Us to Be Here

Things are crazy, LET'S BUILD SOMETHING! Bri-anne gives birth. The real work is in the grind. Featured Musicians = The Killer Queens and Wool & Howl. Poetry by Star Blossom Goddess.

32 mins #2 Feb 02, 18

002: What have you to do with us?: Demons and Authority

Jesus says "Shut up and get out" to an "impure spirit". Having authority vs. being an authority. One year anniversary of a shooting at a Quebec City mosque. Music by Belle of the Fall and Arbirk. Prose by Kahlil Gibran.

27 mins #1 Jan 19, 18

001: Can Anything Good Come from that S#*!hole Nazareth?

Nathanael asks "Does anything good come out of Nazareth?". Donald Trump is a jerk. Delores O'Riordan is dead. Music by Civil Wray and Ramona Rox. Poetry by Joshua Graff.