Best Esquimalt Podcasts (2024)

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On Writing & Creative Projects with Matthew Anderson 44:45

2d ago44:45

44:45

Lyndon joins Rev. Dr. Matthew Anderson in conversation. His recent books include “The Good Walk: Creating New Paths on Traditional Prairie Trails,” “Prophets of Love: The Unlikely Kinship of Leonard Cohen and the Apostle Paul.” This episode focuses on the creative act of writing a book and similar creative acts. We explore reasons to focus creative…

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2 Years Later Series - Bank Robbery and Shooting - Cst. Steven Reichert 1:18:42

15d ago1:18:42

1:18:42

The "True Blue Podcast" is proud to chat with Cst. Steven Reichert from Saanich Police and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT). He was injured during the BMO Robbery and Shootout, one gunshot wound to each leg and one to his left forearm. Steven shares details of being shot, the amazing tactical response of his teammates and shortl…

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Police Oversight - Rollie Woods, Retired Deputy Commissioner BC OPCC 1:26:27

28d ago1:26:27

1:26:27

Rollie Woods joins Tom Stamatakis in this episode to talk about Police Oversight in British Columbia. Rollie is a former Deputy Commissioner at the BC Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPPC). He has 35 years of policing experience, 10 years experience on the Executive of the Vancouver Police Union (VPU) and as President of the Senior Off…

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Spirituality and Justice in Running with Sasha, Melissa, and Sandra 49:48

1M ago49:48

49:48

Sasha and Melissa Perron are competitive runners based on the unceded lands of the Lekwungen people. They are Kwakwaka’wakw from Da’naxda’xw First Nation. Boston, Lyndon, Sasha, and Melissa sit down in the studio to talk about running joined by Sandra, Sasha and Melissa’s mom! The conversation covers how the siblings got into running and how they h…

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Good Morning Madam President 41:45

2M ago41:45

41:45

The Victoria City Police Union (VCPU) is proud to introduce Sgt. Angela Van Eerd (Union President) and Sgt. Joan Elliott (Union Secretary). Hear directly from these two inspirational leaders as they join Matt Waterman to discuss their rise to important positions on the Executive of the VCPU. The VCPU was organized in 1946 and after 77 years the mem…

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Meaning and History of Zionism with fosse chang 41:59

4M ago41:59

41:59

fosse chang is a member of and grassroots organizer with the Tzedek Collective, an anti-Zionist Jewish contingent working to further Palestinian liberation and collective liberation on the stolen land of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples (so called "Victoria, BC"). As a queer, trans, Asian Jewish settler on these lands, fosse stands at the intersectio…

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Antisemitism and Building Bridges with Rabbi Matthew 48:19

4M ago48:19

48:19

Rabbi Matthew Ponak is a local, independent Rabbi who teaches Jewish mysticism and works as a religious consultant. Matthew, Boston, and Lyndon talk with vulnerability and a willingness to sit in discomfort about different views on zionism and what is going on the Holy Land. They also discuss local and national antisemitism, critique of government,…

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Climate Anxiety and Organizing 40:29

4M ago40:29

40:29

Boston and Lyndon discuss how climate anxiety can manifest in religious and non-religious spaces. They also discuss what role the church and greater community can play in these conversations, and how community organizing can help.By Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV

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Church and Community in a Post-Lockdown World 39:06

4M ago39:06

39:06

Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences of lockdown and how it affected post-secondary and church life. They also discuss how people have responded and changed since the lockdown was lifted in the province and nationally. To end, they contrast right- and left-wing organizing during the pandemic, and where both groups are now.…

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Checking the Temperature on Palestinian Solidarity 41:35

4M ago41:35

41:35

For months, the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and oppression around the world have been on the minds of most. Finally both back in the studio, Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences with local actions of solidarity, the lack of overt Christian presence, and how that can be rectified. They also discuss antisemitism, extreme forms of protest …

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Multifaith Relations in Victoria and Beyond 38:28

5M ago38:28

38:28

Boston and Lyndon discuss their experiences with multifaith relationships; both at UVic, and in the wider community. How, in each space, there have been and continue to be opportunities for relationship and community building. They go on to talk about where the foundations are needed for this building, and how it can happen in the future.…

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Black History Month - Tim Kituri - Victoria & Esquimalt Police Board 21:50

5M ago21:50

21:50

In celebration of Black History Month, the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU) is proud to speak with Tim Kituri who is currently serving as a Provincial appointee on the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board. Tim came to Canada a little over 20 years ago and now resides in Esquimalt. He is originally from Kenya and tells a very unique story while livi…

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Val-Lent-ines Day 36:47

5M ago36:47

36:47

Boston is away this week, so Lyndon dives deep into Lenten practices, the 40 days before Holy Week and Easter. What if we all had a bit more space for rest in our lives so that we could fully flourish as humans? Collectively as we dismantle systems of oppression, spiritual practices can ground us in love, so that we have time for creative pursuits …

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Beyond The Blue - Vancouver Island Chapter 29:58

5M ago29:58

29:58

Erin Toplak, President of the Vancouver Island Chapter of "Beyond The Blue" joins VCPU Director and host Tom Stamatakis on this episode. Tom and Erin are life partners and share some of their own struggles of being a partner to a police officer. VI Beyond The Blue (BTB) is a non-profit organization that provides peer support to the families and spo…

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Conversion Therapy with Pam 45:13

5M ago45:13

45:13

Lyndon sits down to talk with Pam Rocker, with Affirming Care in Calgary. They talk about why conversion therapy is still a thing in Canada despite there being a federal ban and bylaws in some cities prohibiting the practice. They also look towards organizing and building coalitions for change.By Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV

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Mobile Youth Services Team (MYST) - Mia Golden & Cst. Gord Magee 45:05

5M ago45:05

45:05

Meet the most important “Prevention and Intervention” team in Greater Victoria that focuses on Youth Exploitation. The incomparable Mia Golden has been in the business of Youth and Family Counselling for about 30 years and is the backbone of MYST. Her current partner is Cst. Gord Magee, he brings 26 years policing experience to the team and has bee…

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Raising All the Boats 33:05

6M ago33:05

33:05

Boston and Lyndon talk about raising all boats during times of great conflict and distress in the world. They reflect on strategies of building that ground us in relationships, love of neighbour, and open up possibilities for the future. Join the conversation and let us know on Instagram @letstalkfaithjustice what you think.…

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Harm Reduction and Counselling with Jake 42:39

6M ago42:39

42:39

Jake McPhee is a counsellor who specializes in LGBTQ+ and addiction counselling. He has a practice called Walking Together Counselling in the Colwood area. Jake discusses over a decades experience working with those struggling with addiction, both in Ontario and here in Victoria. He also talks about how 2SLGBTQ+ people are often overrepresented amo…

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GVAT and Community Organizing with Izzy 36:42

6M ago36:42

36:42

Boston and Lyndon sit down with Izzy Adachi, an organizer with Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT), on the role of GVAT in the community and what she does in her capacity as organizer. Izzy also discusses her previous experiences with community organizing: most notably in 2020 when she was a leader in unionizing the first Starbucks in North Ame…

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Class #172 - Cst. Angelina Atkinson 33:02

6M ago33:02

33:02

Cst. Angelina "Ange" Atkinson is one of the 6 new recruits in Class #172. Ange comes to VicPD as an experienced BC Deputy Sheriff, looking to expand her law enforcement career into the policing world. She is a rare "home grown" Victorian, a graduate of Lambrick Park Secondary, the Camosun College Criminal Justice Program and also a graduate of the …

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Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024 45:17

7M ago45:17

45:17

Boston and Lyndon reflect on their experiences starting the podcast, both joys and harder lessons, and some of the guests they interviewed in the last year. They also talk about their hopes for 2024, both for the podcast and for the church-at-large. Follow the instagram! @letstalkfaithjusticeBy Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV

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Cst. Chris ALLEN - 2 Year Veteran 38:20

7M ago38:20

38:20

In the final episode of Season 3, we get an update from Cst. Chris Allen who has now been working for VicPD for 2 years. Chris is working in the Patrol Division; he has been passing on his experiences and knowledge as a Field Training Officer (FTO) to new recruits. Chris is a former high school teacher, and we believe well suited to be training new…

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2SLGBTQ+ Pastoral Care Line w/ Prs. Zsófi, Jane, Theo, and Andrew 49:32

7M ago49:32

49:32

In September, a group of pastors In Winnipeg quickly organized a pastoral care line for 2SLGBTQIA+ people after mass anti-Queer organizing across Canada. Though funded by the Anglican Diocese of Rupert's Land and the Lutheran Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod, the volunteers for the care line came from the Lutheran, Anglican, United, and Mennonit…

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Reflections on the Leaders For a New Day Conference 41:26

8M ago41:26

41:26

Boston and Lyndon sit down to discuss Lyndon's time at the Leaders For a New Day Conference hosted by the Vancouver School of Theology. Lyndon talks about what he found inspiration from during the conference. He also discusses the topics that some of the other Spiritual Care Providers at UVic covered and some potential future guests.…

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The White Hatter - Retired Staff Sergeant Darren Laur, M.O.M., M.G.C. 42:11

8M ago42:11

42:11

"The White Hatter" is a team of on-line professionals helping teens and their families with everything from sextortions to extensive digital literacy training. Darren Laur is a retired Staff Sergeant with 30 years service at the Victoria Police Department. The White Hatter has assisted 294 children and their families, 18 of those identify as female…

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"Daisy" - VicPD's OSI Dog 41:06

8M ago41:06

41:06

On this episode we chat with Cst. Matt King about VicPD's new OSI Dog. "Daisy" was sworn in October 2023 to be the first Operational Stress Intervention Dog at VicPD. She is a 3 yr old Golden Lab and comes from a long line of purpose bred dogs that are trained to help officers dealing with trauma and stress. Daisy came to VicPD through a partnershi…

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Mental Health and Self Care 36:58

8M ago36:58

36:58

Boston and Lyndon discuss their methods of self care: UVic therapists, running, and the power of nature. They also discuss the role faith and faith communities can play in taking care of one’s mental health.By Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV

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Queer Inclusion in Christian Spaces: LIVE show with Reba, Ruby, and Sage 57:33

8M ago57:33

57:33

As part of UVic's 5 Days of Action, Boston and Lyndon were joined live with Reba, Ruby, and Sage. The five had a conversation about Queer inclusion in Christian spaces. How it can happen effectively, and what issues there are with an institutional church approach. At the end, the live audience had a chance to ask questions of the guests. Thank you …

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Palestinian Liberation and Solidarity with Haneen 40:20

9M ago40:20

40:20

Haneen joins Boston and Lyndon as their first in-studio guest! The three discuss Haneen's personal work with the Palestinian Youth Movement, and how local solidarity events have been particularly since October 7. They center the struggle for Palestinian liberation as a decolonial movement. They also talk about the misrepresentation of Palestinian p…

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LTFJ on the Streets: Joys and Struggles 22:39

9M ago22:39

22:39

Different from other episodes, Lyndon takes to the streets to talk to people in Victoria, BC about one joy and one struggle they may have. With difficult circumstances in the world, and difficult episodes on the horizon, this episode is meant to be a break from the deep dive on topics that is the usual format.…

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Good News - Bad News 7:42

9M ago7:42

7:42

The True Blue Podcast has paused releasing further episodes related to the BMO Shooting incident from 28 June 2022 that involved officers potentially facing discipline. Future episodes related to the shooting will be released when the OPCC investigation is concluded. Sound editing done by Todd Mason. More about the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU)…

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Camp Morgan, Reconciliation, and Israel-Palestine with National Bishop Susan Johnson 44:56

9M ago44:56

44:56

Boston and Lyndon have a chance to discuss Bishop Susan Johnson's recent experience at Camp Morgan. They also discuss hope in Manitoba after the recent election and Bishop Susan's future plans to go back to Camp Morgan. Bishop Susan explains what she thinks Lutheran's in Canada have done and can do to further reconciliation. Finally, they talk abou…

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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - Constable Mike Jarosz 1:18:09

9M ago1:18:09

1:18:09

You won't want to miss this episode! Mike Jarosz was 1 of 7 GVERT members inside the van that took multiple rounds from two gunmen. Mike is a TEMS Medic on the team and he shares amazing details from that horrible day. He also provides some remarkable insight into the stresses police officers have to deal with during and after a critical incident. …

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Truth and Reconciliation 45:11

9M ago45:11

45:11

Boston and Lyndon reflect on local events on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. They then go on to discuss local and regional efforts, look to the recent Manitoba election, and how they believe the church as an institution can move forward with reconciliation.By Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV

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CLAY Reflections with Pr. Aneeta and Pr. Nathan 40:32

10M ago40:32

40:32

This week Boston and Lyndon are joined by Pr. Aneeta Saroop and Pr. Nathan Fong. Prs. Aneeta and Nathan reflect on their time as keynote and also-keynote of the 2023 CLAY Gathering. They speak on their experiences helping run the gathering, the attentiveness and seriousness the youth showed, and how we talk about who is and isn't present in the chu…

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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - Constable Ben King 1:08:16

10M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Ben King is a tactical member of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT) and took a rifle round in the leg on 28 June 2022 in an effort to keep our community safe. Hear Ben tell his story of being shot, the chaos at the scene, the heroes at the scene, the medical staff that put him and his friends back together, his long recovery to wa…

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Anti-Trans and Anti-SOGI Demonstrations 44:06

10M ago44:06

44:06

This episode, Boston and Lyndon reflect on their experiences at the counter protests organized in response to the anti-trans and anti-SOGI demonstrations. They also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of wide-spread organizing on social media, police response to the protests and counter protests, and their thoughts on how we can organize in safe a…

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God they/them, Jesus he/him, Holy Spirit she/her 41:32

10M ago41:32

41:32

In early 2023, a request went out in the UVic Inclusive Christians Club Discord channel: what could be a good church sign to put up that is Queer-affirming? Marc Allen replied with the idea "God they/them, Jesus he/him, Holy Spirit she/her." The sign was quickly picked up by online inclusive Christian channels and went viral, and eventually caught …

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There's No Hate Like Christian Love 32:19

10M ago32:19

32:19

Boston and Lyndon discuss the phrase "there is no hate like Christian love." This phrase is most often seen in the comments section of megachurch preachers saying violent and exclusionary things. They discuss how communities can combat the hateful rhetoric spread by these preachers and actually show the Christian love everyone talks about.…

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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - Sgt. Laurie White 41:53

10M ago41:53

41:53

Hear the amazing story of Retired Sergeant Laurie White (RCMP) and her struggles to survive and persevere after being shot on duty in November 1998 while serving a search warrant at a residence in Kitimat, BC. She was air lifted to Vancouver and due to severe damage to her right leg Laurie awoke to finding out that her leg had been amputated just b…

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The Harm of Megachurches 37:20

11M ago37:20

37:20

Listen as Boston and Lyndon discuss the issue of megachurches in Canada. The way they often get people through the door by having a welcoming image, and how people find out too late that they are not what they seem. As always Lyndon is able to find hope at the end of the episode and reflects on how small congregations could take the methods of mega…

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Impact and Importance of Community Organizing 45:39

11M ago45:39

45:39

When the KKK started advertising in Lexington, VA, Pr. Lyndon and other community members decided they needed to act. In this episode, Lyndon discusses his experiences in setting up Lexington's annual MLK Day Parade. Boston and Lyndon then go on to discuss why community organizing is so important, some fears around it, and how to progressive Christ…

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White Supremacy in the Church 31:24

11M ago31:24

31:24

CW: Mentions of violence in the episode. Boston and Lyndon discuss the pervasive issue of white supremacy in the church; How it is often a reality in both the US and Canada, as well as in conservative and progressive denominations. They also discuss how it is often uncomfortable for progressive denominations and areas to realize they can also be co…

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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - Police Medical Director Dr. Mark Vu 1:08:29

11M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses the topic of a bank robbery and shooting where 2 people died and multiple others were seriously injured, some of the content may be distressing to the listener. This series of episodes was created with the objective that talking about the subject could in part provide the listener with more information abo…

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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - EComm Dispatcher Matt Spaans 33:10

11M ago33:10

33:10

**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses the topic of a bank robbery and shooting where 2 people died and multiple others were seriously injured, some of the content may be distressing to the listener. This series of episodes was created with the objective that talking about the subject could in part provide the listener with more information abo…

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Experiences as an Indigenous Lutheran 45:09

12M ago45:09

45:09

Boston and Lyndon sit down to discuss Boston's experiences as an Indigenous person who practices Lutheranism. What growing up in Northern Alberta was like, being re-introduced to Christianity in Victoria, and experiences with Inclusive Christians at UVic.By Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV

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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - VCPU Director Tom Stamatakis 29:28

12M ago29:28

29:28

**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses the topic of a bank robbery and shooting where 2 people died and multiple others were seriously injured, some of the content may be distressing to the listener. This series of episodes was created with the objective that talking about the subject could in part provide the listener with more information abo…

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Pilot Episode 37:03

12M ago37:03

37:03

Listen as Boston and Lyndon introduce Let's Talk Faith and Justice. Both hosts come from a perspective of radical and inclusive Christianity. They talk about why they decided to start a podcast, what they hope that having the podcast is able to achieve, and their experiences in progressive Christian spaces in Victoria, BC and at UVIC.…

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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - Staff Sergeant John Musicco 43:48

1y ago43:48

43:48

**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses the topic of a bank robbery and shooting where 2 people died and multiple others were seriously injured, some of the content may be distressing to the listener. This series of episodes was created with the objective that talking about the subject could in part provide the listener with more information abo…

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Pandora's Box - Cst. Mark Jenkins 45:08

1y ago45:08

45:08

VCPU Director Tom Stamatakis hosts this episode with repeat guest Cst. Mark Jenkins who serves as a "Community Resource Officer" in downtown Victoria. Mark's perspective comes from his expansive frontline experience and excellent insight into the issues the public sees and hears about. The host, Tom Stamatakis also relates his experiences after wor…

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