Best Graham Crawford Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 11 - IT'S ALL SPIRITUAL with Marinda Barkley 41:47

11M ago41:47

41:47

In this episode we go on location to the farm to hear from Marinda Barkley on spirituality. The recording is rough, but Marinda brings pure gold as she shares from her own experiences and understanding. Is everything spiritual? What are generational curses? Can Christians read Harry Potter, celebrate Halloween or watch scary movies? What other door…

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Episode 10 - CONSTRUCTING FAITH: PART II with John Crawford 28:50

12M ago28:50

28:50

How and why do we need the Bible, church and community and what does that look like? We are back with John Crawford, discussing faith and how to build a strong foundation.By Grainery Young Adults

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Episode 09 - CONSTRUCTING FAITH: PART I with John Crawford 29:01

1y ago29:01

29:01

At some point, we all question our faith, and struggle to reconcile God's plans and purpose in our world. In this episode, we talk with John Crawford about how to navigate these questions and what it means to 'deconstruct' faith. Is it the end of the line for our faith? Can it be done well? Can Christians even ask these questions?…

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Episode 08 - SHAME ON YOU with Angela McPherson 33:24

2+ y ago33:24

33:24

Why do Christians pass judgement when we are meant to be sharing God’s love and hope? Could it sometimes be our job to point out other people’s sins? If we stay silent, is that the same as condoning someone's actions? In this episode, we are talking with Angela McPherson on the topic of shame. Angela shares openly about her own experiences and how …

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Episode 07 - LEADING LADIES with Rosie Kendall 37:10

2+ y ago37:10

37:10

For International Women’s Day, we thought we would visit the archives and share our 2021 podcast, with special guest, Rosie Kendall. Rosie sheds some light on what it looks like to lead well, we talk about what God thinks about women calling the shots, and different perspectives on women’s roles in ministry.…

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Episode 06 - AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE: PART III with Steve Allen 38:48

2+ y ago38:48

38:48

In our final instalment of the series, Steve Allen talks: “why and how to read the Bible". If you’ve ever struggled with getting into the Word, or wondered if it’s really all that important, we talk about why we do it, and what our motivations should be. Steve demystifies the scriptures and shares his wisdom and heart as we discuss the Authority of…

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Episode 05 - AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE: PART II with Matt Stackhouse & Rod Thompson 51:55

2+ y ago51:55

51:55

Get your Bibles ready, this episode is packed with gold! We’ve covered what the Bible is, and how it came together but what about all those parts that don’t fit with our world view? I mean, some of it’s hard to explain or defend. Living in a fish, owning slaves, discrimination? Could we get away with just using the parts that fit our social code? W…

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Episode 04 - AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE: PART I with Luke Collins 46:52

2+ y ago46:52

46:52

Most people in the world have heard of the Bible. But what is it, really? A story book, mythology, or is it actually the inspired word of God? If it is, how did we get it, how do we know it’s true and could there be mistakes in it?By Grainery Young Adults

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Episode 03 - DRINKING CULTURE with Tom Graham 40:45

3y ago40:45

40:45

Turning water into wine was Jesus’ first miracle. Talk about a statement! The Bible talks a lot about alcohol, and actually, so does our society. We figured, why not join in the conversation too. So, Grainery Young Adults Pastor Rachel Baker sits down and has a chat with Tom Graham about his journey with alcohol and his thoughts on “drinking cultur…

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Episode 02 - PONDERING PORN with Matt Scholefield 30:16

3y ago30:16

30:16

If we know that pornography is just as prevalent in secular communities, as in Christian communities, what in the world are we doing wrong? Is it time to name and shame? Lose hope? Hide the problem and bury our heads in the sand? It’s obvious we don’t have all the answers, so join us as we ponder porn!…

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Episode 01 - COMFORTABLE CHRISTIANITY with Matt Madigan 44:41

3y ago44:41

44:41

Ever look at another Christian and want to tell them to ‘check their privilege,’ that they are lukewarm and looking a little too comfortable in their day to day? Or maybe, could God be blessing them for their faith and they’ve earned a break to put their feet up? After all, following Christ shouldn’t be a punishment right? ** sips caramel latte at …

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Graham Crawford Show - Leaders, Hate & Hamilton 1:07:13

5y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

A powerful interview with three Hamilton Councillors on the role elected leaders play in combatting hate, racism and bigotry. Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson, Ward 3 Councillor Nrinder Nann and Ward 9 Councillor Brad Clark. ___________________________________________________________________ Host, Graham Crawford Alex Zafer, producer…

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Graham Crawford Show - with Cameron Kroetsch and Lyla Miklos 43:51

5y ago43:51

43:51

In an ongoing series discussing Hate in The Hammer, we feature two very special guests, Cameron Kroetsch and Lyla Miklos discussing the relationship between our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and our civic institutions. Both Cameron and Lyla are active and engaged citizens of Hamilton as well as the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Police, Power, Politics are on the …

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, discussing Cardus 15:03

5y ago15:03

15:03

Listen to Graham's audio op-ed on Cardus. Our City Council is about to vote to enter into negotiations with Cardus on their use of Balfour House, and blocking any other groups from consideration. If you haven't looked at some of the content Cardus publishes on their website, you should. Here's Graham's thoughts on what he found. The Graham Crawford…

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Graham Crawford Show - Second Season Premiere 20:20

5y ago20:20

20:20

After a hiatus, Producer Alex Zafer and Host Graham Crawford introduce the return of the Graham Crawford Show. Have a listen. Enjoy! Podcast produced by Alex Zafer with your host Graham Crawford

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Graham Crawford Show 14:27

5y ago14:27

14:27

YES we are back after a long hiatus. Please listen to Producer Alex Zafer's preview to the upcoming episodes of The Graham Crawford Show, including his insightful perspectives on standing up to hate in Hamilton. Enjoy.

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Discussing the future of the Discovery Centre 32:45

6+ y ago32:45

32:45

A special edition of the Cityist. Civic Panel regular, Maureen Wilson, joins Graham to discuss the future of the Discovery Centre on our waterfront. City Council is considering selling this public building and the 8 acres on which it sits to a private developer. We think there are ways to re-imagine the building’s use and keep it in public hands. J…

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Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 13 - Downtown Densification and more 49:54

6+ y ago49:54

49:54

Our Civic Panel sinks their teeth into 3 very current topics on this edition of the podcast. 1. Downtown Densification - High Anxiety Link from The Hamilton Spectator: "Beasley neighbours back development, but not at any price Hamilton’s new downtown plan makes arbitrary changes without adequate consultation" https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/8…

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - CITY LEADERSHIP: Step aside ladies, it's a man's world. 8:48

6+ y ago8:48

8:48

There was a time when all members of the senior leadership team at the City of Hamilton were men. What was the most recent year that was true? Was it 1990? 2000? 2005? If you picked any of those years, you’d be wrong. The correct answer is 2018. That’s right, the unstoppable City of Hamilton is once again run by men. Next to the City Manager, the m…

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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 14 20:20

6+ y ago20:20

20:20

On this edition of the Graham Crawford Show we talk with Paul Wilson about the bright neon lights of Hamilton, those that once were and those that still light the night sky. Cultural Heritage is defined as an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, …

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Graham Crawford Show - Interview with Jason Thorne, General Manager of Planning and Economic Development at City Of Hamilton 51:06

6+ y ago51:06

51:06

We’re very pleased to have Jason Thorne, General Manager of Planning & Economic Development for the City of Hamilton join us for an in-depth, one-on-one discussion about urban design in Hamilton, from how demographics affect planning, to what is excellent urban design, to how the Planning Department contributes to the achievement of our Vision, to …

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, 7:08

6+ y ago7:08

7:08

On this edition of the Cityist, like many boys and girls throughout Hamilton, I sent Santa a note that began: Dear Santa, I know you’re a pretty busy person, but I’d really appreciate it if you could take a look at my list of 8 Civic Gifts I’d love for you to bring to my town….. Listen to what I asked for from Santa for Hamilton. __________________…

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Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 12 - Driving us Crazy 48:17

7y ago48:17

48:17

"Driving us Crazy" - A very lively discussion from several points of views. Our featured panelists Peter Graefe, Maureen Wilson and Tom Flood discuss with Graham the attitudes around urban design and roads. Do drivers in Hamilton own more than the road? _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graha…

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Graham Crawford Show, Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 13 23:22

7y ago23:22

23:22

Architectural gems on Wentworth sit empty Paul Wilson discusses two boarded up beauties on Wentworth Street South, one a mansion, the other a lovely apartment building. Both in need of some attention. The original link to the Hamilton Spectator article can be found here: https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/7563034-paul-wilson-architectural-gems-o…

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, #HamAzon, Chasing Rainbows 8:11

7y ago8:11

8:11

The City of Hamilton spent half a million dollars on a proposal to Amazon for Hamilton to become the site of its second headquarters for up to 50,000 employees. I hate to be the party pooper, but I think our senior bureaucrats and elected officials need to have a drink of reality. Chasing expensive rainbows is one way to spend our money and our ene…

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Graham Crawford Show - Interview with Mark Richardson Ward Boundary Hearing 40:07

7y ago40:07

40:07

Mark Richardson joins us to talk about his experience challenging the City of Hamilton about their decision to ignore the recommendations of the consultants they hired to redefine the 15 Ward boundaries to create a more balanced distribution of Wards and population. Problem is, when Watson & Associates presented their findings and their recommendat…

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The Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 11 - Melange #2 44:35

7y ago44:35

44:35

After a long summer break The Graham Crawford Show returns with our regular Civic Panel where we discuss a melange of topics. Our featured panelists include Ryan McGreal, Peter Graefe and Maureen Wilson. Pier 8 Design Competition - The Process & the Results Redefining Ward Boundaries - How we got to where we are now Assigning resources (time, money…

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Council Cohesion, The I of the Storm 7:30

7y ago7:30

7:30

Like many others have, I’ve accused Councillors of being tone deaf on these sorts of issues that are completely within their control to remedy. Why is it that they try to ignore us? I have a theory. I think they ignore us for as long as possible because they don’t really want to be seen as reacting to feedback about their own behaviours. You got a …

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Building Magic at the Westdale Theatre 8:14

7+ y ago8:14

8:14

First of all, a small confession. I’m a member of the Board of Directors of the Westdale Cinema Group, the non-profit organization that has purchased the old Westdale Theatre and that will be restoring it to its 1935 glory. That makes me, and this edition of the Cityist, less than objective. But this project is so exciting that I feel more than com…

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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 12 18:20

7+ y ago18:20

18:20

We talk to Paul about a column he called: New mayor can’t sit on this throne that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on October 21, 2014.It’s a story about the City of Hamilton’s secret warehouse full of Hamilton artifacts the City has been collecting throughout its history that it doesn’t have the space to put on permanent display. While Paul does…

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Lord of The Rings 6:31

7+ y ago6:31

6:31

Just when you didn’t think it was possible for Councillors to be more tone deaf, they prove us wrong. I’m talking about the recent recommendation by Councillors at a Governance Review Subcommittee to spend $5000 for service rings for themselves. Apparently, rings have been given in the past to Councillors who are either retiring or who have died. N…

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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 11 19:06

7+ y ago19:06

19:06

This time, we talk to Paul about a column he called: Harmony’s proud, but sad, story to be unveiled that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on September 2, 2014. It’s about the Harmony Apartments at Bay and Barton. If you haven’t been by the building, it’s worth taking a look if you’re in the area. Located on the west side of Bay Street, one buildi…

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Graham Crawford Show - Celebrating our first year 46:20

7+ y ago46:20

46:20

One year, and tens of thousands of downloads after this adventure began, I sit down with the mastermind of The Graham Crawford Show - Executive Producer Alex Zafer to discuss the original vision for the show, what we’ve accomplished and where we go from here. And we talk about Dave Beatty, the owner of QED Media in Hamilton where we record the how …

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Graham Crawford Show - Interview with cartoonist Graeme MacKay 41:14

7+ y ago41:14

41:14

I’m joined by an artist and satirist I’ve admired for years. I admire his wit. His artistry. His ability to boil oceans of issues to their essence and to present what he sees in ways that leave us smiling or even, dare I say, LOL’ing. His name is Graeme MacKay and he’s the editorial cartoonist for the Hamilton Spectator. I think you’ll really enjoy…

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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 10 15:02

7+ y ago15:02

15:02

We talk to Paul about a column he called: Storied House Amid Highrises Has a Future Again. It appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on May 17, 2016. It’s a story about tenacity. In this case, the tenacity of a beautiful house and the tenacity of a dedicated owner. The house was built in 1860, just 7 years after Central School was built on Hunter. Toda…

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Dithering, Blithering & Slithering 13:14

7+ y ago13:14

13:14

This edition of the Cityist is called Dithering, Blithering & Slithering. It’s a three word summary of the last City Council meeting about LRT. We may be relieved and thankful that the LRT Environmental Assessment 2.0 was approved in a 10 to 5 vote by Council. But, there’s more to this than simply getting enough votes to keep LRT moving. That meeti…

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Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 10 - Some Counsel for Council 40:52

7+ y ago40:52

40:52

We’re calling this edition of the Civic Panel Some Counsel for Council. If you're a regular watcher of Hamilton City Council, you’ll probably agree that Council’s behaviour is questionable at times. And, at other times, downright appalling. Our panelists each provide some advice to Council based on problems they see happening. And they provide some…

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Hamilton City Hall, It's Not Pretty 7:49

7+ y ago7:49

7:49

It was telling that Spectator columnist Andrew Dreschel began a recent column by saying, “City Manager Chris Murray’s face may not have been sickly green, but he has rarely looked as crestfallen and crushed.” Chris Murray was down because an internal audit about how consulting dollars were spent had just been shared with Council. It was a damning r…

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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 9 19:29

7+ y ago19:29

19:29

We talk to Paul Wilson about a column he called, “Hamilton is the Town Where Time Stands Still” that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on March 15, 2016. http://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/6390115-paul-wilson-hamilton-is-the-town-where-time-stands-still/ It focuses on some of Hamilton’s public clocks that have stopped working. Clocks at Leon’s f…

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Graham Crawford Show, The Cityist - Meetings. Expectations 11:49

7+ y ago11:49

11:49

This Cityist is about the most recent LRT meeting at City Hall. A marathon meeting for sure. 12 hours long. But not even nearly 12 hours worth of content. Although, that might be said about many of the meetings that take place at City Hall. If one person was given a dollar for every 15 minutes of every meeting of Councillors and another person was …

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Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 9 - Mélange of Hamilton Topics 43:06

7+ y ago43:06

43:06

This is the second edition of our Civic Panel Mélange, where we focus on 3 topics worth discussing. They are: Coleman Broadcasting Resolution - 40 Miles of Bad Road Ahead? Design Review Panel - Now You See It, Now You Don’t, Now You See It Downsizing - When You Can’t Change the Working Culture, Change the Number of People Who Work In It Hope you en…

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, The Sounds of Silence 7:36

7+ y ago7:36

7:36

Gather round your mobile devices dear listeners. I want to tell you a sad story about lost relevance. I want to speak about Ward 8 Councillor Terry Whitehead. It’s become very clear that Terry has lost his way. He’s flailing about looking for political relevance. His consistently inconsistent communication damages not only how we view and participa…

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, The Benchmark Project - an update 12:22

7+ y ago12:22

12:22

Over 6 months ago, I did a Cityist called The Benchmark Project. It was a simple proposal for the City of Hamilton to provide affordable opportunities for Hamiltonians to place a plaque on a city bench honouring a family member or someone else important to them. In that podcast, I included information about the City’s existing program where for bet…

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The Graham Crawford Show - Revitalization of the Westdale Theatre 41:57

7+ y ago41:57

41:57

On this show, we talk about a local project that’s received a fantastic outpouring of goodwill from Hamiltonians across the city. The project is the revitalization of the Westdale Theatre. A project being called an urban barn raising, Hamilton-style. I’m joined by three members of the Board of the Westdale Cinema Group, the non-profit organization …

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The Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 8 - The Role of Civic Protest 57:10

7+ y ago57:10

57:10

Civic engagement takes many forms. Perhaps the oldest form is an old fashioned protest. A public gathering of like-minded people about a specific topic who show up at a specific place at a specific time to make a statement and to listen to the statements of others. A ‘demonstration’ of our civic rights. Our Civic Panel regulars Ryan McGreal, Mauree…

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The Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, The Yin Yang of Civic Engagement and How Everything Connects 8:36

7+ y ago8:36

8:36

The Yin and Yang of Civic Engagement and How Everything Connects. Yin and yang. The principle that all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites. If you’ve embraced a civic cause it’s likely you did so because it meant something to you personally. Often, civic engagement is focused on fighting back while at the same time pushing forwa…

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The Graham Crawford Show - Jason Farr, Dale & Roz Mugford - Park The Violence 1:10:20

7+ y ago1:10:20

1:10:20

We were pleased to welcome Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr and two very engaged residents, Roz and Dale Mugford, who started the Park the Violence Campaign related to the planned urban park bounded by King William, John Street North, Rebecca and Catherine. We discuss the challenges facing the community caused by the violence around the nightclub on th…

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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, Myth of Fiscal Prudence 18:17

7+ y ago18:17

18:17

This edition of the Cityist is called Debunking the Myth of Fiscal Prudence OR Read Any Good Books Lately? It’s an op-ed about a myth of near Shakespearean proportions that happened at, and after, some comments made by Ward 7 Councillor Donna Skelly about the Hamilton Public Library and their budget request for 2017. Think of it as Donna Skelly’s “…

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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 8 25:58

7+ y ago25:58

25:58

Although there may be fewer than there were just a few years ago, there are still boarded up buildings in Hamilton. In this edition of the Paul Wilson interview Series, I talk to Paul about the Auchmar gatehouse, the lightkeeper's cottage on the Beach Strip, and storefronts along Barton Street. We discuss why unrented too often looks like unwanted.…

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Graham Crawford Show - Interview with Matt Jelly - Equal Wards Now 39:50

7+ y ago39:50

39:50

The Graham Crawford Show was pleased to welcome Matt Jelly, engaged and active resident, artist, and one of the sharpest wits in town to talk about a project he is leading. It’s called #EqualWardsNow and it is gathering signatures for Hamiltonians who support Ward boundary review. During the interview, Matt provides informed perspectives on how we …

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