Wide Open Spaces
The goal of Wide Open Spaces is to build bridges between people by having humanizing conversations about controversial topics. New episode every Tuesday.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 78 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
A Case Against Female Priesthood ft. Catherine Renneberg
Why can’t women be priests? Will the Catholic Church, can the Catholic Church change its teaching on this topic? Join me for a discussion with Catherine Renneberg, a master’s student of theology at N…
Why I Became A Female Priest ft. Former Catholic and Anglican Priest Marie-Louise Ternier
Can - and should - women be priests? What is the experience of a woman who has been ordained outside of the Catholic Church?
Reverend Marie-Louise Ternier - who, as a woman, is an ordained priest wit…
Christian Sex Education ft. Sisters Hannah Chartier and Jenny Connelly
What are the highs and lows of our sex education experience? How can parents talk about sex with their kids in a way that doesn’t lead to awkward, irreverent associations with sex?
Join my sister Hann…
Ottawa vs. Edmonton - Dialogue On The Trucker's Convoy ft. Rahil Khan
Was the Trucker's Convoy really about freedom? How does growing up in the Ottawa area impact your view of big government? What does it look like to host conversations between people who disagree on p…
Boundaries Between Adult Children And Parents ft. Tracy Connelly
How can adult children and parents have a relationship that honors one another? Join my Mom (Tracy Connelly) and me as we have a discussion about building our own relationship after some years of str…
The Trucker's Convoy And Uniting Canada Again ft. A Conservative Perspective with Dale Aalbers
How do we rebuild Canadian unity after the confusion, division, and political upheaval that was underlined by the famous Trucker's Convoy? Join myself and conservative staffer Dale Aalbers for a disc…
Is Canada Attacking Itself? ft. Dr. Peter MacKinnon
Is Canada attacking itself? How powerful are universities in changing the trajectory of Canadian culture?
Join me on Episode 47 as I speak with lawyer, award-winning author, and former President of t…
Is Climate Change Activism Anti-Human? ft. Dr. Sherilee Harper
Join me for Part Two of our series on climate change, and the interaction between climate change and economics. This series is like a personal investigation, where I have sought to learn - from exper…
The Divine Feminine And The Question Of Power And Patriarchy ft. Shannon Evans
Megachurch pastors. Pronouns for God. Patriarchy. A problem to be solved or a structure to be revitalized? Join me as I speak with Catholic speaker and author Shannon Evans as we dialogue about patri…
Climate Change Dialogue With A Microbiologist ft. Dr. Brian Lanoil (Part 1 Of Series)
Ever been frustrated with how politicized climate change is?
Ever realized that there are big decisions being made about the climate but you don't actually understand the science?
Join me for the fir…
Natural Vs. Conventional Medicine ft. Dr. Bradley Campbell
How do we bridge the divide between natural medicine and conventional medicine? How can medical doctors work with naturopathic doctors?
Join me as I speak with Dr. Bradley Campbell a holistic physici…
Sex And Healing In Marriage ft. Gerald and Denise Montpetit
How does sex before marriage impact a relationship? Join me as I speak with Gerald and Denise Montpetit, founders of the Breathe Marriage Conferences, as we speak about premarital sex, divorce and t…
Women And Sexual Addiction ft. Rachael Killackey of Magdala
Sexual addiction in women - how does it differ from men? Can regular use of porn affect a woman's experience of her gender? What are some practical tips to stop a sexual habit?
Join me as I speak wit…
The End Of The World ft. Mark Mallett
Are Christian “end-timers” misleading tens of thousands of people? What prophecies about the end of the world should be taken seriously (if at all), and what ideas should be thrown aside - and how wo…
Ukraine War Dialogue ft. Peacebuilding Practitioner Josh Nadeau
Can there be “good” propaganda about the Ukraine crisis? What happens when someone is both Russian AND Ukrainian? Join me as I speak with peacebuilding practitioner Josh Nadeau, as we speak about the…
Part 2: The Lost Art Of Fear And The Latin Mass ft. Brian Holdsworth
Is it wrong to pair modern music with an ancient religion? Is Catholicism losing reverence for God in an attempt to be more accessible to the modern person? Join myself and Catholic Youtube commentat…
The Lost Art Of Fear And The Latin Mass ft. Brian Holdsworth
Do we live in a profane culture? How can we resolve the divide between traditional Christians and progressive Christians? Is the Latin Mass “the right way” to worship God?
Join me on Part 1 of my dia…
Non-Religious Abortion Politics, Gag Orders, Motherhood And Canada's Leadership In Abortion ft. Alissa Golob
Is it true that a majority of people are pro-choice? Canada is a global leader in non-restricted abortions. Does this accurately represent what most Canadians think of abortion? How can we continue t…
The History of Contraception And The Business of Birth Control ft. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Is birth control a blessing or a curse. . . or does it depend?
Join me as I speak with fertility educator and reproductive health practitioner Lisa Hendrikson-Jack about her decision to quit birth co…
Vaccination: An Act of Love For The Poor ft. Molecular Biologist Fr. Nicanor Austriaco
Should booster shots be our new normal? Should you vaccinate your children?
Join me on Episode 34 for a conversation with molecular biologist and Catholic priest Fr. Nicanor Astriaco, who advocates f…