Context Beyond The Headlines
8 Seasons
Context highlights the thread of faith intertwined in the news that impacts our world.
Engaging inquisitive minds in conversation that explores the intersection of justice, culture, society, and ethics, with Jesus. For over 20 years the team here at Context has focused on bringing a balanced approach to Christian media because Context is everything!
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Context - May 30, 2022 (03/02/2022 R)- What is Canada's Role in Global Conflict?
Episode 1
War and conflict break out in all corners of the globe. How are Christians impacted in the aftermath of Afghanistan’s war and as Russia invades Ukraine?
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Context - May 25, 2022 - Breaking Barriers: Institutional Racism
Episode 2
What concrete action can all Canadians take to eliminate systemic racism? And how can people of faith play a role in this fight?
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Context -May 23, 2022 (R)-Checking In: Mental Health Journey | Michelle Williams
Episode 3
As the stigma surrounding mental health starts to fade, what role does the church have in supporting people suffering from mental illness?
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Context - May 18, 2022 - Happiness
Episode 4
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT: THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS. HOW DO WE FIND TRUE HAPPINESS? WHERE DOES HAPPINESS COME FROM AND CAN IT BE MEASURED?
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Context - May 11, 2022 - Maid | Facing Death
Episode 5
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT - MAID:FACING DEATH. HAVE WE LOST THE VALUE OF LIFE? WHERE DO WE DRAW THE LINE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING?
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Context - May 4, 2022 - Misinformation: Finding Truth in an Age of Confusion
Episode 6
As society becomes more divided, are we simply in echo chambers with our own confirmation bias? Or are we seeking the truth?
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Context - April 20, 2022 - Healthcare Burnout
Episode 7
As nurses and doctors face potential burnout, what does a shortage of healthcare workers mean for Canadians? And how will it impact the future of healthcare?
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Context - April 13, 2022 - The Apology
Episode 8
“I am very sorry” - the words Indigenous, Inuit, and Metis people have been waiting to hear for so long in this country. The apology - a step towards healing and reconciliation.
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Context - April 6, 2022 - Ukraine Under Attack
Episode 9
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT: UKRAINE UNDER ATTACK. A TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION IS LEFT AS THE WAR IN UKRAINE RAVAGES ON. UKRAINE ALLEGES WAR CRIMES AS MASS GRAVES WERE FOUND AND PRESIDENT ZELENSKY APPEALS FOR HELP AND SUPPORT FROM WESTERN ALLIES. BUT IS IT ENOUGH?
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Context - March 30, 2022 - Opioids: Canada's Other Epidemic
Episode 10
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT: CANADA’S OTHER EPIDEMIC. CANADIANS ARE DYING AT AN ALARMING RATE AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO STOP IT. HOW DO WE CHANGE THIS TRAJECTORY?
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Context - March 23, 2022 - Sex for Sale: Canada's Prostitution Law Under Review
Episode 11
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT: SEX FOR SALE. AS CANADA'S PROSTITUTION LAWS ARE UNDER REVIEW, IS THE CURRENT LEGISLATION SERVING ITS PURPOSE TO PROTECT HUMAN DIGNITY, AND PREVENT EXPLOITATION AND VIOLENCE?
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Context - March 16, 2022 - The Great Reshuffle: The search for Purpose at Work
Episode 12
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT: AS COMPANIES START PREPARING FOR EMPLOYEES TO RETURN TO THE OFFICE, MORE ARE LEAVING THEIR JOBS IN WHAT'S BEING CALLED "THE GREAT RESIGNATION”, LOOKING FOR BETTER OPPORTUNITIES; FLEXIBILITY AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE.
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Context - March 9, 2022 - SUPERBUGS ARE WE READY FOR THE NEXT PANDEMIC
Episode 13
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT: EXPERTS WARN SUPERBUGS ARE HERE TO STAY AND WILL HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY.
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Context - March 2, 2022 - What is Canada's Role in Global Conflict?
Episode 14
War and conflict break out in all corners of the globe. How are Christians impacted in the aftermath of Afghanistan’s war and as Russia invades Ukraine?
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Context - February 23, 2022 - How to be Peacekeepers in an Era of Division
Episode 15
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT, IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FREEDOM CONVOY, ONE THING IS CLEAR - CANADIANS ARE DIVIDED ON MANY FRONTS. HOW TO BE PEACEKEEPERS IN AN ERA OF DIVISION.
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Context - February 16 2022 - Climate Change and Poverty
Episode 16
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT: CLIMATE CHANGE AND POVERTY. ARE THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTING EVERYONE EQUALLY? AND WILL THE CHURCH BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF CLIMATE JUSTICE?