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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS is a weekly interview show hosted by neurodiversity advocate Harold "Hackie" Reitman, MD., and presented by DifferentBrains.com. Join us as we speak with some of the most interesting people involved in autism, Asperger's, dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, down syndrome, and any condition that can be considered "neurodiverse." From doctors to judges, teachers to caregivers, scientists to advocates, parents to kids, neurodiverse to neurotypical, we want to tell any story that can ...
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BroBible's Endless Hustle is a casual, fun and in depth interview series hosted by TV personality Arthur Kade. It features celebrities, musicians, tastemakers and athletes talking about their careers, memorable moments and new projects.
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An entertaining and informative Scotch whisky show from Ian Macleod Distillers featuring Gordon Dundas, International Brand Ambassador and Gordon Dallas, Experiential Ambassador. Whisky Unscripted is an approachable podcast for all, not just the whisky aficionados. Never taking itself too seriously, but offering an insider’s guide to the whisky industry via their ownership of the Glengoyne, Tamdhu and Rosebank distilleries with their accompanying brands of Smokehead, Sheep Dip, and Pigs Nose ...
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The science journalist, author and broadcaster Bob McDonald discusses his memoir Just Say Yes (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Just Say Yes by Bob McDonald (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Just Say Yes Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia…
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The author and veteran sports writer Ed Willes discusses his new book Never Boring: The Up and Down History of the Vancouver Canucks (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Never Boring: The Up and Down History of the Vancouver Canucks by Ed Willes (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Never Boring Text of the i…
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The writer and director of Lucky Star Gillian McKercher discusses the feature film that boasts an Asian-Canadian cast (Terry Chen, Olivia Cheng, Conni Miu) and reflects on family, deceit and luck (screening this week at the Vancouver International Film Festival), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Lin…
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The filmmaker Josephine Anderson talks to Joseph Planta about her debut feature documentary Curl Power, screening at the Vancouver International Film Festival this week. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Another great documentary screening this week at the Vanco…
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The filmmaker Mads K. Baekkevold discusses his debut feature having its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, a film looking at the life, work and identity of chef Hidekazu Tojo, The Chef and the Daruma, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at…
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The filmmaker Thea Loo discusses her new documentary Inay (Mama), having its premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Inay (Mama) (Filipino for Mama), is a new documentary that is having its Can…
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The writer Bill Arnott discusses his new book A Perfect Day for a Walk: The History, Cultures, and Communities of Vancouver, On Foot (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. A Perfect Day for a Walk: The History, Cultures, and Communities of Vancouver, On Foot by Bill Arnott (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: …
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The acclaimed choreographer and performer, co-artistic director of The Biting School Arash Khakpour discusses their latest production Empty-Handed (02-05 October 2024 at the Firehall Arts Centre), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Arash Khakp…
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Rev 5:1-14 The gaze of God is both what we fear and what we can't do without. Scripture makes it clear that apart from God's coming to us and opening our eyes, we cannot know him truly. Talk about epistemic difficulties! For us to know him, he must know us first. Our knowing is warped, especially when it comes to knowing God, because of human rebel…
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The filmmaker Christopher Auchter discusses his new documentary The Stand, which debuts this week at the Vancouver International Film Festival, a feature-length film on the 1985 blockade by the Haida on Lyell Island, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommen…
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The acclaimed pianist Kevin Chen previews his upcoming performance at the Kay Meek Centre (Saturday, 28 September 2024), the program of Chopin and Liszt, music, and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. The Kay Meek Arts Centre is kicking o…
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The broadcaster and author Carol Off discusses her new book At a Loss for Words: Conversations in an Age of Rage (Random House Canada, 2024), with Joseph Planta. At a Loss for Words: Conversations in an Age of Rage by Carol Off (Random House Canada, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: At a Loss for Words Text of introduction by Joseph Pla…
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The bestselling author Marion McKinnon Crook discusses her recent memoir Always On Call: Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living (Heritage House, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Always on Call: Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living by Marion McKinnon Crook (Heritage House, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Always on Cal…
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The award-winning writer and academic Jenny Heijun Wills discusses her new collection of essays Everything and Nothing At All (Knopf, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Everything and Nothing At All by Jenny Heijun Wills (Knopf, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Everything and Nothing At All Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: O…
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The retired fisherman and boat builder Jon Taylor discusses his memoir Fried Eggs and Fish Scales: Tales from a Sointula Troller (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Fried Eggs and Fish Scales: Tales from a Sointula Troller by Jon Taylor (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Fried Eggs and Fish Scales Text of…
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Linda J. Silver, M.S., Ed.S. discusses Section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and her career ensuring appropriate accommodations for students. Linda J. Silver, M.S., Ed.S. is the Executive Director and Founder of Silver & Associates Educational Consulting Solutions. She is an expert in the field of Section 504, an award winning certifi…
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"A dissident is a person of hope, someone who imagines a better, future world, and then begins to embody that world. It's someone who speaks to promote that better, future vision and against what is wrong in the present." - Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett, Revelation for the Rest of Us Rev 2:1-29; John 17:13–19…
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Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103 “Dear friend, being the Beloved is the origin and the fulfillment of the life of the Spirit. I say this because, as soon as we catch a glimpse of this truth, we are put on a journey in search of the fullness of that truth and we will not rest until we can rest in that truth. From the moment we claim the truth of being t…
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John 15:1-11 / Isaiah 5:1-7 When we read Scripture in light of the resurrection, we understand Scripture as testimony to the life-giving power of God. The resurrection of Jesus is not an isolated miracle but a disclosure of God's purpose finally to subdue death and to embrace us within the life of the resurrection.... The God with whom we have to d…
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Certified Trauma and Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC returned to discuss her work as a Suicidologist. and the importance of inclusive mental health. Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma and Resiliency Expert. She has worked in the social services field for over 12 years in a variety of capacit…
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Mark 7:24–30 You either come to the text with a view of what is and isn’t possible in the world, which won’t allow any fresh evidence - which is not, perhaps, the best way of approaching a book like John, which is all about the challenge of the gospel to all existing world-views - or you come with at least an open mind to new possibilities hitherto…
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma and Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC explains why trauma should be looked at through an intersectional lens. Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma and Resiliency Expert. She has worked in the social services field for over 12 years in a varie…
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Isaiah 55:10-13; Mark 4:1–20 With Christ as our true teacher, we are called to a lifelong journey of joint inquiry in which we seek to embody Scripture wisely and faithfully in Christian community. After all, even as we apprentice ourselves to Christ and to saintly exemplars before and around us, we are simultaneously called to live in such a way t…
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Matt 20:1–16 When we ignore or minimize the importance of the original context, our default position will be to fill in the textual backdrop with our own social context. In other words, we will assume that things in the biblical context are just like they are in our own. So there is no way to attain a reading of a biblical text without a context. -…
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Luke 19:1-10 Ezekiel 34:11-16 The gospel story is precisely this: it is a story. It is not a collection of esoteric philosophical musings, nor is it a reflection upon a series of mystical experiences or contemplative insights. The gospel story is a narrative, or rather a series of narratives; it issues from the testimony of those who saw and heard …
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Autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Sam Farmer discusses replacing internalized ableism with self-acceptance. Sam Farmer is an information technology consultant, neurodiversity community self-advocate, writer, author and public speaker. Identified later in life as autistic, he writes articles, records podcasts and presents at libraries, confe…
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Dr. Craig Escudé discusses the importance of training doctors to care for the IDD and neurodivergent communities. Dr. Craig Escudé is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Developmental Medicine with over 20 years of clinical experience providing medical care for people with intellectual a…
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Cheryl Checkers and Dr. Christopher Kye shares their experience working with autistic patients experiencing mental health challenges. Cheryl Checkers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist who specializes in working with teens and adults on the autism spe…
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Ezekiel 37:1–14; John 20:19–23 Whenever we pick up the Bible, read it, put it down, and say, "That's just what I thought," we are probably in trouble. The technical term for that kind of reading is "proof-texting." Using the text to confirm our presuppositions is sinful; it is an act of resistance against God's fresh speaking to us, an effective de…
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Christopher Heckscher, a professor of environmental science, discusses his research on the Vireo bird and its correlation to hurricane seasons. He explains that the Vireo bird is a neotropical migrant that migrates between North and South America twice a year. He has been studying the bird's behavior and breeding patterns for over 26 years.…
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2 Samuel 6:1-11; Luke 8:40-48 We do not invite the text into a transformation of its original meaning, into a new application geared toward our thought forms; rather, the text invites us into a transformation of allegiances and commitments, which will manifest itself in behaviors appropriate to our social worlds. - Joel Green, "Practicing the Gospe…
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