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In Tell Me More: Coffee with Chris Yip — the official podcast of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto — Dean Yip sits down with a member of our global community to talk to the engineers who are at the heart of bold solutions to design a better world. Podcast transcripts can be downloaded at ⁠⁠uofteng.ca/podcast⁠⁠.
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Looking for advice? Hosts Brandon and Mormei think they can help you with that. All Ears is an advice radio program where the hosts read real questions from the UBC community and answer them live. Other content includes interviewing students, consulting experts, and giving campus life advice. Submit your question at http://alleears.tumblr.com/ask
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What Matters Most is focused on listening to people and what is on their minds, particularly dealing with the big questions of religion and spirituality. It emerges from the Centre for Christian Engagement, a Centre at St. Mark's College, the Catholic college at UBC, but our programming is intended for all interested parties, Catholic or not. In the What Matters Most podcast, we talk to people, some well-known, some not so well-known, some Catholic, some Christian, some not affiliated with a ...
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Welcome to the first episode of the third season of What Matters Most, featuring Dr. Margaret MacDonald. Margaret MacDonald is Professor of Religion at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Margaret MacDonald is a prominent and preeminent scholar in the fields of New Testament and early Christianity. We discuss Margaret’s excellent book …
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Paul reminds us that as followers of Christ, we are to live honorably, hate evil, serve fervently, and strive for peace and unity. He emphasizes the importance of love, both within the church and towards the world. The central question posed is, "Do you know what time it is?" Paul challenges us to wake up from our spiritual slumber, recognizing tha…
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Welcome to the twenty-sixth and final episode of the second season of What Matters Most, featuring Dr. Massimo Faggioli. Today’s episode is the keynote lecture Massimo gave on May 4, 2023 at the Pope Francis and the Future of the Church: Prospects and Challenges for Renewal conference held at St. Mark’s College on May 4-6, 2023. His lecture was tit…
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After earning her BASc and her MEng in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at U of T, Liane went on to apply her knowledge and skills as a senior manager in health and life sciences consulting at Deloitte. She has returned to U of T Engineering to serve as president of the Engineering Alumni Network, where she is working to h…
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Welcome to the twenty-fifth episode of the second season of What Matters Most, featuring Dr. Emilce Cuda. Today’s episode is the keynote lecture Emilce gave on May 5, 2023 at the Pope Francis and the Future of the Church: Prospects and Challenges for Renewal conference held at St. Mark’s College on May 4-6, 2023. Her paper was titled, “The Reform o…
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Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of the second season of What Matters Most, featuring Dr. Cathy Clifford. Today’s episode is the keynote lecture Cathy gave to bring to an end the Pope Francis and the Future of the Church: Prospects and Challenges for Renewal conference held at St. Mark’s College on May 4-6, 2023. Her paper was delivered on May …
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Carlos de Oliveira and Michael Gray are co-founders of Cast Connex, an industry leader in the architectural and structural use of cast steel components in the design and construction of building and bridge structures. Cast Connex recently made their mark on the Las Vegas skyline by contributing to the development of Sphere at the Venetian, the worl…
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Welcome to the twenty-third episode of the second season of What Matters Most, featuring Dr. Sara Parks. Sara Parks is Assistant Professor in Religious Studies, teaching and conducting research in the field of Early Christianity at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. She joined St. Francis Xavier University in the Fall of 2022…
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Raylene Mitchell is an IBET Momentum Fellow and a PhD student in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. Under the supervision of Professor David Sinton (MIE) andMichael Ross (ElecE 0T8), the Industrial Research Chair in Northern Energy Innovation at Yukon University, she is researching energy storage solutions in Indigenous communit…
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This is the twenty-second episode of the second season of What Matters Most, featuring me speaking with Fr. Nick Meisl! Why? I was interviewed by Father Nick Meisl, my colleague and friend, who appeared on episode 13 of season 2 of What Matters Most. The original interview took place on June 3, 2024, at St. Mark’s Library for the book launch of the…
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This is the twenty-first episode of the second season of What Matters Most, featuring Dr. Jaime L. Waters of Boston College, an Associate Professor of Old Testament and Program Director of Courage to Preach. I met Jaime in person last summer in Omaha, Nebraska at the Catholic Biblical Association meetings and we bonded over biblical studies, a shar…
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This is the twentieth episode of the second season of What Matters Most. I spoke with UBC Sikh Chaplain Inderjeet Singh. This episode was recorded in February 2024, but due to a backlog of episodes is only being released in May 2024. I am happy for you to be able to hear it and learn about Sikhism. Indy, as his friends know him, offered a lot of in…
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U of T Engineering alumna Eva Lau is co-founder of Two Small Fish Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on the next evolution of computing and its applications. Today, she leverages her experience to help early-stage transformative tech companies achieve internet scale. Eva sat down with Dean Yip to discuss innovation, the importanc…
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We are deep into season 2 now with the nineteenth episode of What Matters Most. I spoke with Dr. Hans A. Harmakaputra, an Assistant Professor of Religion in the Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Classics at Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota about Christian and Muslim saints and views of sainthood. Hans Harmakaputra is the author…
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Welcome to the eighteenth episode of season 2 of What Matters Most. I spoke to Alex Martins from his office in Milwaukee in February and have been waiting to get this episode to you for the past two months. Alexandre A. Martins is a theologian and bioethicist from Brazil; he is also a nurse. He received a Ph.D. in theological ethics/bioethics from …
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Marriage is a journey that extends far beyond the wedding day, encompassing all the moments that follow. It's a shared adventure that requires both partners to be fully committed, not just halfway. This commitment is the bedrock upon which a godly marriage is built, and it's essential for navigating the ups and downs of life together.…
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Marriage is a divine design, intended to be a lifelong union between one man and one woman. This commitment is not to be entered into lightly, but with the full intention of leaving all others to cleave solely to one's spouse. The act of leaving and cleaving sets the foundation for a marriage that honors God and reflects His purpose for our lives.…
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A note before the significant stuff: you will notice that the intro and outtro are noisier than usual. I was not able to record at home in my home office with my regular equipment, but had to record in my office at work. It's a different location, and a worse microphone, and I will make sure to record at home again. And always. The episode itself s…
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The enemy's pattern of deception, accusation, and condemnation is designed to trap us in guilt and shame. However, Jesus offers a way out through His grace, which is not a license to continue in sin but a call to a transformed life. When we encounter Jesus, we find not only forgiveness but also empowerment to live a life of purity.…
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Welcome to the sixteenth episode of season 2 of What Matters Most. I spoke to Dr. Emilce Cuda, an Argentinian theologian, university professor, and Roman Curia official. In 2021, Pope Francis appointed her to serve the Holy See as an official in the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, first as head of the office and then as Secretary. In the s…
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The pursuit of a love relationship with Christ is the ultimate journey we undertake, and it mirrors the pursuit of a romantic relationship in its passion and commitment. Just as the couple in the Song of Solomon eagerly seeks one another, we too should seek Christ with fervor and anticipation, overcoming any obstacles that stand in our way.…
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Regular listeners know that this episode is late! I apologize for that but blame a nasty norovirus that has run amok through our extended family. And directly through me. It seems right, then, that the fifteenth episode of the second season focuses on health and public health with Fr. Myles Sheehan, SJ. Fr. Sheehan is a Jesuit priest, physician, an…
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In our journey through life, we often encounter various seasons, and one such season is that of singleness. Singleness is not a burden, but rather a blessing, a unique opportunity bestowed upon us by God. It is a time characterized by freedom and the absence of certain anxieties that accompany marital life. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, emphasi…
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This episode is the fourteenth episode of the second season of What Matters Most and features Reverend Grant Ikuta. Since 2008, Grant has been the minister at Steveston Buddhist Temple outside of Vancouver. From April 2011 to April 2013, he served as Bishop of Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada. He was educated at the University of Alberta, ho…
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The concept of a full circle moment in our spiritual journey is a powerful one. It is the point at which we can look back and see the intricate ways God has been weaving the threads of our life together. These moments are often preceded by trials and tribulations, but they culminate in a profound understanding of God's faithfulness and purpose. Str…
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In the sacred journey of life, we encounter moments that test our faith and resilience. The story of Joseph, a man of God who faced unimaginable betrayal and suffering, stands as a testament to the power of forgiveness and the sovereignty of God in using our pain for a greater purpose. Joseph's life teaches us that our hurts, offenses, traumas, and…
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This episode is the thirteenth episode of the second season of What Matters Most and features Father Nick Meisl. Fr. Nick Meisl is an Assistant Professor at Corpus Christi and St. Mark’s Colleges where he teaches the Bible. In addition, he is Pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in New Westminster, BC. He completed his License from the Pontifical Biblical …
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In the unfolding narrative of Joseph's life, we find profound lessons about God's sovereignty and perfect timing. Joseph's journey from favored son to slave, then prisoner, and finally to a position of great authority in Egypt, teaches us about the meticulous orchestration of God's plans. Despite the hardships and seeming setbacks, Joseph's story i…
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This is the twelfth episode of the second season of What Matters Most and features Reverend Mark Kleiner from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Mark is open, vulnerable, and honest, about the role of the Gospel in his life, his past struggles with alcoholism, his rock n’ roll life, and his passion for men’s health. As Mark said in the podcast, and as you ca…
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This episode is the eleventh episode of the second season of What Matters Most and features Reverend Dr. Mark Miller. Fr. Mark is currently the visiting scholar in health care ethics for St. Mark’s College and Providence Health Care in Vancouver for the academic year of 2023-2024. Fr. Mark Miller, C.Ss.R., was ordained in 1975 as a Redemptorist pri…
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This episode, the tenth of the second season of What Matters Most, features Dr. Cristina Vanin, an associate professor of theology and Director of the Master of Catholic Thought program at St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo, Ontario. I invited Cristina on the podcast to discuss Laudato Deum, Pope Francis’s newest apostolic exhortation, released in…
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Our guest on today's episode of What Matters Most, the ninth episode of our second season, is Dr. Matthew Anderson. Matthew Anderson holds a Gatto Chair in Christian Studies at St FX in Religious Studies. He is also an affiliate assistant professor at Concordia University, Montreal. Matthew was born to settlers on Treaty 4 territory. His PhD in Rel…
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Today's episode Our guest on this episode of What Matters Most, the eighth episode of our second season is Dr. Jill Hicks-Keeton. Jill Hicks-Keeton (PhD, Duke) is currently Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches courses on biblical literature. In 2024, she will begin a new position, as Associate Pr…
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Our guest on this episode of What Matters Most, the seventh episode of our second season, is Dr. Hans Gustafson, Director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, where he also teaches courses in the study of religion and theology for the Theology Departm…
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This episode with Charles Gallagher, S.J. takes us into some dark history concerning Nazis and the Christian Front, a Catholic lay organization, in Boston and New York in the 1930s and 1940s just prior to and during the early stages of World War II. The story of Frances Moran, head of the Boston National Front and his Nazi handler, the German consu…
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Dr Amy Lindeman Allen is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary (CTS) in Indianapolis and only a couple of weeks ago was appointed to an endowed chair, the Indiana Christian Church Chair in Biblical Studies at CTS. Amy is also an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Allen earned …
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