Wednesday Bookmark: Recent Episodes
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Weekly interviews by Care Baldwin and Brock Tozer with Christian authors of young adult, non-fiction adult, teen, and children's books.
Aired: November 13th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Purchase God's Portrait, here: https://amzn.to/3YXgb66. As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases.
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Bestselling children's book author and former elementary school teacher Laura Sassi shares practical ways families can use everyday objects and experiences to spark conversation. Connecting what kids read in their Bible or devotional to something they can relate to builds up their heart’s natural response to seeing God’s love and plants seeds of faith while their hearts are still tender.
Aired: November 13th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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We all struggle with comparison and focus on what we lack instead of our strengths. Care speaks with Jill Atogwe, author of "Left Out" about what steps to take when comparison creeps in and how parents can encourage kids to be supportive of their peers and celebrate the uniqueness in others.
Aired: November 6th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In November of 2013, Cameron Cole’s 3 year old son tragically and very unexpectedly passed away in his sleep. Brock chats with Cameron on how his personal story of grief, and the apostle Paul’s letters, can deepen our hope and faith in the here and now.
Aired: November 6th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Purchase Heavenward, here: https://amzn.to/4e09fcB. As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases.
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Do translations of Holy Spirit miss out on the drama of the Hebrew? Are we overlooking some important nuances, regarding the Holy Spirit, simply because English can’t shoulder the breadth of meaning contained in the original Hebrew? Brock is joined by professor Jack Levison, for a fascinating discussion on the Holy Spirit, for an inspired life, in ‘Fresh Air’.
Aired: October 30th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Purchase Fresh Air, here: https://amzn.to/4e5twgL. As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases.
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Studies show people are much more open to hearing about the Gospel now than they were before Covid. In Care's conversation with pastor & author Jeff Dodge, they discuss ways teens can gain confidence when telling others about their faith by looking at the Big Picture of the gospel.
Aired: October 30th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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If grown ups have prayer meetings why can't children? Care and author Megan Hill discuss corporate prayer for children and how the church (as well as parents) can encourage and create space for kids to pray together.
Aired: October 23rd, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Dave Gibbons is today known as founder of one of the fastest-growing, most diverse churches in America. But, truth be told, his childhood was filled with many challenges. Affairs. Racism. Identity struggles. Join Brock as he chats with Dave about, his new memoir, “The Shape Of My Eyes".
Aired: October 23rd, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Purchase The Shape of My Eyes, here: https://amzn.to/4fjx14t. As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases.
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Why is it inherently difficult to be a faith-based content creator? And how do you even find those you’re meant to connect with? Join Brock, as he chats with Al ‘Christian Ninja’ Descheneau, on content creation and community building for Christian creators.
Aired: October 16th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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How can parents turn the dreams for their children in to prayers? In Care's conversation with author Bob Hostetler about his "I Dream a Dream for You" bedtime storybook, Bob says it is important for parents to openly express to their children the character traits the hope they'll grow up to posses.
Aired: October 9th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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What does it mean to be a “man of God”? Join Brock, and ‘Men in the Arena’ podcast host, Jim Ramos, as they take a deep dive inside two of the New Testament’s Pastor Epistles—1 Timothy and Titus—and discuss the 20 qualifications of a spiritual leader.
Aired: October 9th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Children who have experienced loss may be unable to give words and expression to grief. Author and family counselor Darby Strickland walks us through the practice of Lament, which includes remembering God's faithfulness even in midst of our sadness and brokenness. Care and Darby talk through some practical examples for remembering a loved one and the need for the church in times of suffering.
Aired: October 2nd, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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God directly empowers women to do His work―not because one gender is superior, but because we’re each worthy of His calling.
Aired: October 2nd, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
Purchase Warrior of Eden: How Curiosity and Questions Lead to Understanding God’s Call for Women, here https://amzn.to/3NbkVhO. As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases.
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Care speaks with author and father of ten kids Jason Weening about the role parents have in helping kids find balance between having fun and having responsibility. It is important for kids to understand that when they choose to be disobedient, consequences may not only effect them directly but can harm the people around them. Woven throughout this conversation about kids who ride on dinosaurs in his book "Danger in the Jungle", Jason challenges men to take more risks to bring adventure to their family.
Aired: September 18th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Self-discovery really is a lifelong journey. Why do we do what we do? And how can we choose to do better? Join Brock as he talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Merry C. Lin about her book "Rebecoming". Learn how to come out of hiding and live as your God-given essential self.
Aired: September 18th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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What can kids do when waiting makes them antsy? Care speaks with award-winning children's author Allia Zobel Nolan about how, in a fast-paced world, kids and adults can practice patience by seeking the blessings God puts in to each day and waiting for what He has in store.
Aired: September 11th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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What do you do when the wheels seemingly fall totally off your life? When the loss feels too much to bear? Brock talks with Steve Carter, former lead teaching pastor of Chicago’s Willow Creek Community Church, about finding a faith strong enough to hold you through seasons of painful trauma. Sharing lessons learned through his personal journey, Carter encourages us to allow ourselves to grieve, to slow down and breathe so we can embrace God's grace and peace, and remain open to receive the lessons and healing that God knows we need to become whole.
Aired: September 11, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Author Daniel Lafleur writes, "Renewing your mind is all about choosing to live your life with intention." If you're ready to renew your mind with a Biblical mindset and live life intentionally, then grab your Bible and this book.
Aired: September 4, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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When is it too early for children to learn about evil and how do we help them stay strong in the face of scary things? The voices we hear that tell us we’re alone or worthless are not “self-talk”, they are the voice of the enemy but God is bigger. Care and author Beth Guckenberger discuss what help looks like and how God hears our cries and will come for us and bring healing.
Aired: June 19th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Let your imagination run wild because God can work in and through our daydreams. Care and trauma surgeon-turned author Kathryn Butler discuss how parents can help their kids learn about the gospel even when reading books that aren't written by Christian authors.
Aired: June 12th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock chats with award-winning author, artist and speaker, Angie Haskell, about the unhealthy ways we - especially women - deal with change and adversity in our lives. Whether it's social media, shopping, pornography, or food, or any other cravings, the same thing happens in our brain that happens to drug addicts. Yet so many of us never seek help, because of the shame we feel. But take heart, there is freedom on the other side of the cravings that control us.
Aired: June 12th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock chats with writer, pastor's wife, and mom of 4, Stacey Reaoch, all about how the Bible shapes our view of appearance, food and fitness. She highlights the importance of having a Biblical view on our bodies and fitness, especially in light of the societal messages and pressures regarding these issues. She also touches three food traps that we fall into: 1, "Food morality", 2. "Food salvation", and 3. "Food individualism".
Aired: June 5th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock chats with lead pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church in San Diego, Adriel Sanchez, all about prayer and especially getting to the heart of the Lord's Prayer. He shares the two types of spiritual "heart disease" that kill an authentic prayer life, as well as the relationship with our physical body in prayer. Should we schedule in prayer time? He touches on this question, and finally, breaks down some lines from the Lord's Prayer and what it means for us in our prayer life.
Aired: May 29th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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As parents, we want our kids to know they can come to us when they have questions or struggles. Care chats with bestselling children's author of YouVersion's The Bible app for Kids and storyteller Bob Hartman about his multi-book kids series Clever Cub and how parents can disciple their children by helping them turn to the Bible and ask questions.
Aired: May 22nd, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock chats with senior editor of Faith Today Magazine and Ottawa resident, Karen Stiller, on her book "Holiness Here". Karen talks about what she describers as the "Public Relations problem" surrounding holiness, even within the church. What is holiness? What does it mean for our bodies to be holy? How can holiness be practical? Karen talks about what we often equate holiness to, and what it can actually look like in a practical way.
Aired: May 22nd, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care speaks with TIME Magazine's 2021 Kid Of the Year Orion Jean about how kindness is a muscle that grows with time so start small. He also encourages parents to help their kids discover their passions so they can become world-changers.
Aired: May 15th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Do you dream of opening a business? Brock chats with furniture store owner, Mark Walker, who takes us back to the year everything changed for him. By partnering with God, Mark has been able to "finance the Gospel", and encourages others to do the same. Mark also shares the 3 main modes of existence: 1) Survival, 2) Success, and 3) Significance. How do you move from one mode to the next?
Aired: May 15th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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What if you lived your life in anticipation? What if something happens today that could change your life? Care and author Meredith Davis discuss how to inspire curiosity by using science as a springboard for imagination. They talk about the superpowers we all possess and how the things that make you different, even make you suffer, can be your greatest strengths.
Aired: May 8th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock chats with lead pastor and founder of Welcome Home Lifestyle, Chris Bennett, all about the experiences his family has gone through and how it has led to a greater understanding of what family truly means. He shares why we should be cautious when we use the word family, and the importance of humility and boundaries.
Aired: May 8th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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It can be tempting for parents to label their children, but as Care and author Ginger Blomberg discuss, whether we are rebels or rule followers (or a combination of both), we all need God's grace. Parents can represent their Heavenly Father by extending the invitation of love, grace, and open arms to all their children, even when they disobey.
Aired: May 1st, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Of all the human emotions, anger is probably the most misunderstood. Why is it important to understand anger at all? Brock talks with registered psychotherapist, Julie A. Christiansen, who says that if we take time to examine the belief systems that fuel our anger, we can free ourselves from the bondage that anger puts us in and learn how to make it work FOR us instead.
Aired: May 1st, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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The Aaronic Blessing found in Number 6:23-27 is a missional prayer that we can apply at the start of the day to encourage kids to do what God is calling the to do. Care Baldwin speaks with authors Eric and Meredith Schrotenboer about the importance of teaching & understanding the context, culture, history around the Scripture we read, and not only look at the words.
Aired: April 24th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Is unity really that important? Richard Long, who has over 30 years of experience in city-wide movements, uses Biblical principles, and looks at the Ottawa model, to discuss how cities can foster a sense of unity within the Christian and church community
Aired: April 24th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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What would it sound like if the tulips popped up in the Spring singing praises to God their Creator? Just as we can see that God is with us through the seasons of the earth He is with us in every season of life. Care Baldwin speaks with bestselling children's author Glenys Nellist about how families can walk through the pages of her book "Song of the Seasons" to explore, discover and connect with each other and with nature.
Aired: April 16, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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You should pray in the morning. You should write out your prayers. You should make prayer lists and pray through them every day. You should pray with others or out loud. We've all heard the "you shoulds" of prayer from pulpits, presenters, and well-meaning friends. But when none of these ways to pray feel natural, what's next?
Aired: April 17th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Our job as parents is to shepherd our children and guide them, with the Lord, out of scary situations. Family counsellor Darby Strickland says a nurturing relationship from a parent is better than a trauma expert. Kids can wrongly feel that the bad things that happen are their fault and Care and Darby discuss the behavioural or emotional signs parents can watch for so kids don't carry trauma in to adulthood.
Aired: April 10th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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How can we raise the next generation to follow Christ and live according to God’s directives in His Word? Author Lee Ann Mancini says what our children need is a heart change―not just a behavioral change―so that they become effective disciples.
Aired: April 10th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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The idea that Christianity and science are inextricably in conflict is a relatively recent conception. However, with each new scientific discovery and scriptural insight, it's an idea that's being proved to be insupportable.
Aired: April 3rd, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Kids notice colour and what they see around them tells the story of God, His goodness and His love for us all. Care and Xochitl Dixon talk about how parents can help kids use colour to spark curiosity and start conversations about how they feel. As they explore this colourful world, they will celebrate each other and how we are all beautifully made.
Aired: April 3rd, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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When Scripture is memorized, Truth has a way of sinking in to your heart. It's easy for children to memorize Scripture and parents can help them learn and understand Bible verses that, when memorized, it can be applied to life and help inform decisions.
Aired: March 27, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Are you rooting your identity in things like motherhood or your career? Learn how to break free from these mental patterns and live out our true purpose!
Aired: March 27th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Look with fresh eyes toward the Bible stories you have heard all your life. Contemplate, ponder, and glory at Jesus’ final days on earth, his heart-wrenching death, and marvelous resurrection alongside relatable women, chosen by God to play extraordinary roles through Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and beyond!
Aired: March 13th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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We were given ears to hear what Jesus has done and are called to share the good news with the world. Care Baldwin speaks with bestselling children's author Anthony DeStefano about Easter and how to make it accessible for kids by using the Easter bunny as a representative of all who come to the Lord in prayer and are believing for a miracle.
Aired: March 13, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Learning how to live in today's new social and cultural environment will require examination, trial and error, and adaptation over time. But there are ways to live with integrity and follow Christ today, even in a negative world. Aired: March 6th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Many people believe that being a Christian is about following a bunch of rules but being obedient is meant to give glory to God. Care Baldwin speaks with author Sarah Reju on how we can help our 'rule-follower' children from becoming self-righteous as well as how important it is for parents to show humility and ask for forgiveness when they mess up.
Aired: March 6, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Learning how to live in today's new social and cultural environment will require examination, trial and error, and adaptation over time. But there are ways to live with integrity and follow Christ today, even in a negative world. Aired: March 6th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care Baldwin and Marty Machowski discuss his new book for middle-grade readers (and fans of The Chronicles of Narnia) that tells Bible stories from the perspective of talking animals who could have witnessed the events firsthand. Marty explains why it's important to have a book that doesn't just entertain families but also contains gospel truths that can shape and change a hard heart through the Holy Spirit.
Stay tuned for the audio book and music album of "The Shadow and the Promise" that are in the works!
Aired: February 28, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Are you tired of trying to be someone you’re not? Many of us spend a lot of energy―especially at church―trying to hide the fact that we’re struggling. We can’t share our marriage problems. Our addiction. Our sense of distance from God. Justin Davis reminds us that God doesn’t heal what we don’t admit is broken.
Aired: February 21st, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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The Bible has a lot to say about science and how the world is created. Care Baldwin and author, elementary school teacher Tina Cho discuss how God knows and names every star and He knows our name and guides us in life. He is calling on "Little Astronomers" to look up and discover HIs love for them.
Aired: February 14th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Paige Allen invites us to take a second look at the life-changing encounters of seven unnamed women who came face-to-face with Jesus in the Bible. Weaving personal stories with timeless biblical truths, Paige shows how just one encounter with the love of Jesus empowers you.
Aired: February 14th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Being different isn't always popular but sticking to your beliefs and moral convictions can earn you more respect than compromising to the latest trends. Care and Kierra Sheard (Kiki) talk about how her parents and aunts (legendary gospel group The Clark Sisters) guided her to the truth of who God made her. They also discuss the pressures (positive and negative) that come from family, friends and the public to be a certain way and where our confidence comes from.
Aired: February 7th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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We're often left in dead-end debates on racial tensions, foolishly expecting solutions from a culture obsessed with canceling and dividing. But what if the church could create a more effective dialogue?
Aired: February 7th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Even if you don't know where we came from you can still know that you came from God; made in His likeness and image. Care Baldwin and Sara Chinakwe discuss having the power to change the narrative for future generations by putting kindness and leadership in to the world.
Aired: January 31st, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Is there a "hidden code" to the Bible? A code hidden in plain sight-we have been missing for generations? Brock interviews local author, David Kitz, on his new book "The Elisha Code and the Coming Revival".
Aired: January 31st, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Even viral content creator Taylor Calmus (aka "Dude Dad") has learned to turn the camera off when spending time with his family. Care and Taylor talk about finding work-life balance and the importance of integrity when putting content online.
Aired: January 24th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Naghmeh Abedini Panahi lived in constant tension from the irreconcilable realities playing out in her own life, in her family life, in the conduct of others, and on the worldwide stage as she interacted with power brokers and well-known religious leaders.
Aired: January 24th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Learning to study the Bible at a young age will serve kids and teens well throughout their life, and Proverbs is a great place to start. Can you be around things that are not good for you and expect to come away unscathed? How do restrictions and limitations set by God provide freedom? Care Baldwin and pastor/author Adam Griffin discuss some of the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs for discerning right and living in a confusing world.
Aired: January 17th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Has your love for Jesus sunk your love life? Author Marie-Eve Dawood has experienced firsthand the deep disappointment, nagging doubt, and unrelenting scrutiny plaguing believers who find themselves unattached longer than expected.
Aired: January 17th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Kathy's book "Since The Baby Came" is one of very few that uses several different forms of poetry to reassure children that the emotions they're feeling about becoming a big brother or sister are normal and okay. Care Baldwin and Kathy Bostrom talk about the challenge of getting to know each of your children for who they are, ignoring the stereotypes of birth order.
Aired: January 10th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Dr. Lina AbuJamra gives a refreshing and honest look at what it’s like to struggle with sexual temptation and shame and how the Church can better support Christians and communities in these challenging and often avoided topics.
Aired: January 10th, 2024 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Dark is not an end for us. Care Baldwin speaks with author Gayle Boss about the practice of waiting with the animals this Advent and how to be healthy in this season of darkness, gloom, and frenzy.
Aired: November 29th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Celebrate the hope of Christmas as you witness how God has written the promise of Immanuel, “God with us,” into human history!
Aired: November 29th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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So many fathers today are adrift, uncertain how to connect with their daughters. There may be numerous reasons for this, but one would surely be that our culture offers little guidance to men on fatherhood, particularly when it comes to fathering daughters. Wanito Bernadin offers us a beacon; something fathers might find guidance and inspiration in.
Aired: November 22nd, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Valerie Ellis offers some activities families can do to share the joy of Christmas with others and to be intentional about not allowing busyness to crowd out the holidays.
Aired: November 15th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Can you identify your spiritual gifting or understand God's purpose for your life? If you can't confidently answer yes, you're not alone. Yet there is a simple, biblical framework to finding your God-given gifts and finding His purposes for your life--and it leads to a relationship with the Trinity you never imagined.
Aired: November 15th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Statistics show that a child's faith is set by the age of 13 and author Catherine Parks is passionate about helping middle graders know their God-given identity. Care Baldwin and Catherine discuss the relationship between compassion and conviction and how it affects the way we treat other people.
Aired: November 8th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Every 40 seconds, someone takes his or her life. Anxiety, depression, and suicide are at all-time highs--and they're stealing our sons, daughters, friends, and spouses. With tender passion and bold hope, founder of Stay Here, Jacob Coyne, infuses life into the dark corners of mental health.
Aired: November 8th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care Baldwin speaks with author and foster and adoptive parent Courtney Siebring about the questions kids have about the new life that's growing inside mommy's tummy, and the opportunity to talk about how miraculous the beginning of life is and the Pro-Life message.
Aired: November 1st, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Too often, cultural belonging becomes a battle, and its winners gain the world: access, comfort, safety, community. Yet for those on the margins―set apart from their culture by differences such as ethnicity, class, ability, and faith―God offers something even greater. Brock interviews Alicia J. Akins, on her book "The Gift Of The Outsider."
Aired: November 1st, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Art has the power to inspire and reflect God's glory. Care Baldwin speaks with Carolyn Leiloglou, the granddaughter of art collectors and daughter of an art teacher, about how we can encourage kids to keep creating art and music.
Aired: October 25th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Rabbi Jason Sobel, on his book "Signs and Secrets of the Messiah: A Fresh Look at the Miracles of Jesus." He shares his perspective of some of Jesus' miracles from a messianic perspective.
Aired: October 25th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Change can take an emotional toll on kids, especially when changing countries. Care Baldwin speaks with Hà Dinh about the time her family spent at a refugee camp and how parents can prepare their children for change. They also discuss how to help kids understand that everyone's story is different, but each one has hope.
Aired: October 18th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interview local Ottawa-area author, Danny Covey, who has faced many battles in his life. A multiple heart-surgery survivor, Danny shares his inspiring journey of achieving the impossible... but not without a few scars and the help of people around him.
Aired: October 18th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care Baldwin and Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young talk about how to become 'Glory Chasers" by looking for God's glory in everything we do and how we can be arrows that point back to God with the way we live our lives.
Aired: October 10th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews expert in global leadership and organizational development, Scott Allender, on his book "The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence: A Journey to Personal and Professional Success." Scott discusses what the enneagram is and what knowing our type does, the 5 building blocks of emotional intelligence, the importance of reframing the way we see ourselves through the enneagram, and more.
Aired: October 11th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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We don't have to be afraid of feelings of heartache, grief, or being overwhelmed. Care Baldwin and Aubrey Sampson discuss the lack of songs, resources, and discussion around Lament. There are seasons in life when crying out to God leads to intimacy with God and kids should not be afraid to feel. After all, Jesus is not afraid of big feelings. He is with us in our emotions and kids can come to Him.
Aired: October 4th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews award winning biographer and the director of several films including PBS's acclaimed "Redeeming Uncle Tom", Jared Brock, on his book "A God Named Josh: Uncovering the Human Life of Jesus Christ." Jared discusses Jesus' "real name", the careers Jesus had, what we know about how Jesus looked, and Jesus' philosophy.
Aired: September 20th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Angels are one of the most fascinating things the Bible tells us is true, but what are angels and what do they do? Care Baldwin and bestselling author Marty Machowski discuss how God sends angels to protect us and show us that He is good and not to be afraid.
Aired: September 20th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews award winning author and the face behind BareMarriage.com, Sheila Wray Gregoire, on her book "She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up." She points out the harmful effects of a disproportionate focus of virginity on young girls in Christian culture, the harmful effects of girls not being taught to trust their emotions, and more.
Aired: September 20th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Just as kids helped Dietrich Bonhoeffer fulfill his mission, kids today can follow his lead of being a good neighbour and bravely following Jesus. Care Baldwin and Molly Wilmington discuss the life of the famous teacher who became a spy and the need for biographies that help children understand faith, perseverance, and suffering in an approachable way through real-life heroes in history.
Aired: September 13th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University. Jessica Hooten Wilson, on her book "Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice." She discusses why we should read books other than the Bible itself, the difference between the things that we "use" and "enjoy", and answers the question "do good books make you a good person?"
Aired: September 13th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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A returning guest on The Wednesday Bookmark, Laura Sassi shares poems that kids can pray, inspired by Scripture, to help them connect with God any time and anywhere through every day activities.
Aired: September 6th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Canadian women's health expert, Alison Brown, on her book "Don't Let What If? Ruin What Is: A Mom's Guide to Worry Less and Live More." Alison discusses when she realized she had a habit of worry, and how she found help and freedom from it.
Aired: September 6th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Boys need to hear that it’s ok to love Jesus and follow Him. Care Baldwin speaks with author Glenn Hascall, audio drama and broadcast veteran, about the power of story-telling to inspire a younger generation of boys to live for God and family. Glenn has always has a passion for using words to make a difference.
Aired: June 7th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews certified master naturalist, Eryn Lynum, on her book Rooted In Wonder. She discusses the interconnection between special revelation and natural revelation, and how to nurture curiosity in our children.
Aired: June 7th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews military mother of 7 and university professor, Victoria Riollano, on her book Warrior Mother. Victoria shares the parenting plan that changed her life and the way she interacted with her children.
Aired: May 31st, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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We can't change the past, but we can learn from our mistakes and help give the Next Generation a stronger starting point. Care and Jared discuss some of the wisdom he would tell his teenage self such as: chasing your dreams isn’t all there is, you’re not only as good as what you haven’t done, how to be more hospitable, and more lessons for people in their 20’s.
In “Go Outside...: And 19 Other Keys to Thriving in Your 20s”, Jared and Becky Wilson imagine the advice they’d give if they could travel back in time.
Aired: May 24th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews the founder of Entrusted Women, Kia Stephens, on her book Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love. Kia shares how not having a present father can put women in a vulnerable place as they become adults. She also touches on how women can learn to forgive and find hope in Jesus.
Aired: May 24th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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The newest picture book by Dorena Williamson reminds children all over the world of God’s love for them—affirming their standing in His kingdom and reinforcing their God-given identity.
Aired: May 17th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Ottawa native Tanya Pollard on her book "Memory Stones". Tanya unpacks the concept of "memory stones", inspired by the Book of Joshua, to remember God's faithfulness in our lives.
Aired: May 17th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Movies, novels, and quite frankly, our society today, creates an unrealistic expectation about what true love looks like. Care Baldwin speaks with Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer about what teen girls and single women should believe about love. Girls need to first establish God-honouring thinking and beliefs to have a peaceful and empowered approach to dating.
Aired: May 10th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Stephanie Morales-Beaulieu on her book based on the life of her late father, "Anything But Ordinary: Finding Faith That Works When Life Doesn't." Anything But Ordinary tells the story of the divine encounter that changed the trajectory of her dad's life and the faith that profoundly influenced his too-short journey to his death.
Aired: May 10th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Lucille Williams has ADHD and was like a lot of other kids who feel like there’s something wrong with them because they’re different. That feeling continued in to adulthood and kept her from thriving in her relationships and her areas of strength. Not all of us have the same gifts and talents and when we discover those areas we excel in, then we can do so much better than when we focus on what we’re struggling with. Care Baldwin speaks with Lucille, author of the kids book “Turtle Finds His Talent” about how parents can help their kids find their talents too.
Aired: May 3rd, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews NYT Bestselling Author and "The Money Saving Mom", Crystal Paine. Crystal shares how busy moms can simplify and enjoy their lives.
Aired: May 3rd, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Teaching girls that having the courage to do the right thing in the moment can change someone’s world. Being humble, being kind, loving people who are hard to love, standing up for what’s right, giving God the credit… these all take courage and parent should exhibit these to our kids.
Renae Brumbaugh Green’s new book "Courageous Girls Can Change the World: Devotions and Prayers for Making a Difference" empowers 8-to-12 year old girls to discover that even though they're young, they can make a difference in the world.
Aired: April 26th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews former journalist and news anchor, Jillian Benfield, on her book "The Gift of the Unexpected". Jillian shares her and her husband's experience of finding our her unborn son had down syndrome, and how she learned to undergo the unexpected and confront the pain.
Aired: April 26th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care Baldwin and author Laura Sassi talk about how to create “Heart Moments” with their kids because when you encounter God’s Word, you don’t just want to read it, you want to respond to it. Laura’s new book My Tender Heart Bible brings her talent for rhyme and her years of experience as a school teacher together for a Bible storybook for 0-4 year old's.
Aired: April 19th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Lead Pastor of The Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa, Jonathan Griffiths, on his book "God Alone". He discusses how understanding God better, particularly in terms of the attributes he has that are not shared with his creation (i.e. omnipotence), is how we are truly transformed.
Aired: April 19th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Kids (and adults too!) have an easier time learning and remembering ideas when they're put into an acrostic, rhyme, and song. God, the author of all language knows this. Try using the letters of the alphabet to better understand scripture and how it points to God's great plan and love for us.
Care Baldwin chats with Timothy Brindle, who applies his Masters of Divinity at Westminster Theological Seminary and study of the Old Testament and his more than twenty years of Christian hip hop, to teach theology to kids.
Aired: April 12th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews electrical engineer, Hannah Schermerhorn, on her book "A Single Life to Live: Stop Waiting for Your Life to Begin and Thrive Where God Has You Today". Sara talks about how she became single after being engaged, how to unpack and work through the baggage we have that affects our relationships, and how she learned to find authentic joy in her singleness.
Aired: April 12th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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God made both man and woman in His image and the Bible is filled with stories of girls and women that He uses for His purposes. Care Baldwin speaks with author Sarah Parker Rubio on how the stories of these famous and lesser-known women in the Bible point to God’s plan and a purpose for his beloved daughters today and help them navigate the sometimes confusing messages around them.
Aired: April 5th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Seattle-based writer and cultural commentator, Sara Billups, on her book "Orphaned Believers: How a Generation of Christian Exiles Can Find the Way Home". Sara encourages anyone who feels culturally or spiritually orphaned in their church, specifically as it relates to the culture wars of the 80s and 90s, and its impact on evangelical Christianity in the U.S.
Aired: April 5th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Feeling small can be a good thing! Many voices will tells us to build our self-esteem and be bigger and better, but our esteem should come from God and how big He is. Being outside – the vast wilderness and the great mountains – can reminds us of the wonders of our Mighty Creator and Comforter. Care Baldwin discusses this with new children’s book author Jearim Woodall.
Aired: March 29th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews local Ottawa author, Claire Cardinal, on her book "Perpetual Healing: Dance It Out Every Single Day". Claire shares her journey with depression since age 12, and encourages us to partner with Jesus in your daily healing journey.
Aired: March 29th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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This world is not our home. The Bible is full of examples of why we can often feel homesick. God is preparing a perfect home for us and Care Baldwin and Caroline Saunders talk about how we can create a better home in this life while we’re waiting for the next.
Aired: March 15th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews wellness practitioner, Roxanne Harris, on her book "Audaciously Alive: Choosing to Live Well on Purpose". She shares how she learned to live well despite living with debilitating chronic illness.
Aired: March 15th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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For many people today, marriage is a romantic contract that is flexible. Care Baldwin speaks with author and apologist Sam Allberry about the importance of giving kids a positive vision of marriage at a young age and that marriage is meant to point to God’s love.
Aired: March 8th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews award-winning author and podcast host, Jen Pollock Michel, on her book "In Good Time: 8 Habits for Reimagining Productivity, Resisting Hurry, and Practicing Peace". She shares how she realized she was idolizing productivity and business in and of themselves, and why that was an unhealthy mindset.
Aired: March 8th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Learning about the Bible, history, and God's truths in a simple and easy-to-remember way that they can carry with them will help young people withstand difficult times. Care Baldwin and Champ Thornton discuss his book “The Really Radical Book for Kids” to help inspire curiosity and excitement as they see God as "radical" and look back at the roots of their faith.
Aired: March 1st, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews author Barb Raveling on her book "Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating: 100 Renewing Exercises to Help You Break Free from the Control of Food". She shares reasons why we tend to overeat, and ways to overcome it. She also shares common lies about food that cause us to eat too much.
Aired: March 1st, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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When you encourage your child to tap in to their big imagination, they just might grow up to be a published author! Care Baldwin speaks with new author Chris Smith on his journey to releasing the teen/YA adventure series Bonvida’s Awakening.
Aired: February 22nd, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Senior Ambassador and President Emeritus of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, Bruce J. Clemenger on his book "The New Orthodoxy". The 1960’s promise of political liberalism embraced in Canada was to provide a philosophy of government that facilitates the individual's vision and pursuit of the good life. Decades later, the promotion of individual autonomy and fraternity by governments and the courts threatens to undermine the very freedom governments claim to promote and protect. What is liberalism and how does Canada fit into this? What are the 3 primary approaches among Christians towards politics and the role of the state?
Aired: February 22nd, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Waking up with praise helps us experience gratitude and joy. Care Baldwin speaks with Will and Courtney Kassner on how parents and children alike can celebrate the gift of each new day by appreciating all God has given His creatures.
Aired: February 15th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews local Ottawa author and former professor at Algonquin College, J. Ian Henderson on his book "What's Your Life Trying to Teach You?". Ian shares some life lessons he has learned, based on his life experience and his favourite quotes, including how to improve your memory, the importance of gratitude and your mental state, and how he defines success.
Aired: February 15th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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When kids are being teased it makes them feel small. Care Baldwin speaks with speaker and bestselling author Ginger Hubbard about the underlying heart motives that lead kids to tease each other and how parents can encourage their children to show humility and use wholesome talk that builds others up.
Aired: February 8th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews local Ottawa author, Dr. Jacob Duala-Ekoko Blaine Hogan, on on his book "Choose Life: Principles for Victorious and Impactful Living". Jacob speaks about the need to challenge the limitations of one’s environment, and encourages us not to ignore change, rather employ change to our advantage. He also offers advice on how to overcome our, often subconscious, tendency to self-sabotage.
Aired: February 8th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Bedtime can be full of big emotions for kids. Care and Britney Winn Lee (author of “Good Night, Body: Finding Calm From Head to Toe”) discuss how parents can follow a simple mindfulness exercise to help kids transition from a busy day to restful sleep.
Aired: February 1st, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews writer, film and creative director, and actor, Blaine Hogan, on on his book "Exit The Cave". Blaine uses the allegory of The Cave to touch on how understanding our past can be the key to imagining our future, living in the present, and unlocking a new kind of creativity.
Aired: February 1st, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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We all have a place we like to go feel closer to God. On this week’s Wednesday Bookmark, Care and author Shelley Kinder talk about spontaneous worship and how we should look outside the walls of the church more often to see, feel, hear, and worship our Creator.
Aired: January 25th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews writer, and founder of The Fallow House, Rachel Marie Kang, on on her book "Let There Be Art". Rachel wants everyone to know that your art is not peripheral to life--it is at the very heart of why you exist and what you have to offer to yourself and to the world.
Aired: January 25th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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We never forget the first time someone we care about dies. It shapes us. And how we handle it shaped us too. On this week’s Wednesday Bookmark, Care Baldwin speaks with child psychologist and counselor and the author of several children's books Nancy Bo Flood on how adults can help children cope with grief and loss. Check out their conversation from her book “Walking Grandma Home: a Story of Grief, Hope and Healing".
Aired: January 18th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews international speaker, podcaster and author of over 40 books, Mary Demuth, on on her book "Love, Pray, Listen". Mary unpacks 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7, the "love chapter" of the Bible, as it applies to parenting. She also touches on why we, as parents, struggle to humble ourselves when our kids don't turn out quite as we expected they would, and how to keep the faith when things get hard.
Aired: January 18th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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The Tree Street Kids series for middle grade readers is full of adventure, mystery, friendship, and life lessons, and is perfect for reluctant readers. Author Amanda Cleary Eastep is back to talk with Care about Book 4: “Mystery in Crooked Creek Woods”. Amanda shares the message of loving your enemies, offers some Indigenous Chicago history, and reveals the character she has grown most attached to.
Aired: January 11th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews adoption advocate and adoptive mom, Susan Tebos, on on her book "We've Been There". Susan goes into depth on the social media post that inspired this book, and how adopted teens can come to peace with physical and racial differences they share with their adoption family.
Aired: January 11th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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On this week’s Wednesday Bookmark, Care speaks with high school teacher and two-time Governor General’s Literary Award recipient Caroline Pignat. As someone who writes for and guides teens, she shares how important it is to help them build self-esteem and confidence in who they are, and that the most effective way for them discover their identity is by discovering the God who created them.
Aired: January 4th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews research professor of English and Christianity & Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Karen Swallow Prior, on on her book "On Reading Well: Finding The Good Life through Great Books". Karen shares what it means to "read well", how we can learn virtues from various works of great literature, and why we should always mark up our books!
Aired: January 4th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, David Zahl, on his book Low Anthropology. David shares how our view of human nature, our "anthropology," creates expectations in our faith and relationships.Aired: November 30th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.Purchase Low Anthropology, here https://amzn.to/3GRUawE. As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases.For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca
Brock interviews Lori Stanley Roeleveld on her book Colorful Connections. She shares about her co-author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, what led her to decide to talk about race, the questions we need to ask ourselves regarding race, her thoughts regarding cancel culture, and the Sunday morning segregation we still see today.
Aired: November 23rd, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Sharon Hodde Miller on her book The Cost Of Control. Sharon touches on why so many in our culture struggle with control, the psychology behind the illusion and control, and how she's learned that we actually become more anxious by trying to control something that is out of our hands, instead of helping it.
Aired: November 16th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Manda Carpenter on today's Wednesday Bookmark. Manda shares her experience with having and confessing an affair early on in her marriage.
Aired: November 9th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Chris Sonksen on today's Wednesday Bookmark. Chris shares the phenomenon of "leader drift", and some of the negative consequences that can occur when a team member begins to drift from the vision of the church and the leader they serve.
Aired: November 2nd, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews host of Premier Christian Radio's "Unbelievable?" podcast, Justin Brierley, on today's Wednesday Bookmark. Justin shares some reasons for why after 10 years of interviewing the world's leading atheists, including Richard Dawkins, he is still a Christian and believes the best explanation for our world is God.
Aired: October 26th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Mandy Hale on today's Wednesday Bookmark, and she shares why anxiety-ridden people almost relax during the most earth-shattering moments in life, how she went 7 whole days without sleeping, and the question "What if I am not enough?".
Aired: October 19th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Until we cultivate church spaces where people with disabilities can fully belong, flourish, and lead, we are not valuing the diverse members of the body of Christ. On today's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock Tozer interviews disabled scholar and Shakespeare lecturer, Amy Kenny, on being disabled in the church, and challenging assumptions on disability.
Aired: October 12th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Many Christian women are torn between how the church has taught traditional gender roles and the liberty they see secular society afford to women. But what if the church's conventional teachings on the place of women aren't really biblical at all? On today's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock Tozer interviews managing editor for Arise Daily Devotionals, Julie Zine Coleman. Julie shares how she learned to dig deep into passages, seeing them as part of a greater biblical story, and how she found freedom in Christ through that, as a woman.
Aired: October 5th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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On today's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock Tozer interviews Ottawa's own Lisa Elliott. Lisa shares walking the fine line between private and public life in ministry, fortifying your marriage as a couple in ministry, and learning to make your mess your message.
Aired: September 28th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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On today's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock Tozer interviews Presbyterian pastor of 40 years, Douglas J. Brouwer. Douglas shares how imposter syndrome affected his ordination, fears of public speaking, and some of the challenges that arise behind the scenes in church life.
Aired: September 14th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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On today's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock Tozer interviews the founding and colead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago. Listen back to their discussion on how to stop obsessing over the past and worrying about the future, and instead experience peace and purpose in the present moment.
Aired: September 7th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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On today's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock Tozer interviews former University of Dublin lecturer, Niamh M. Middleton, on her book Jesus and Women: Beyond Feminism. She shares how her research on evolutionary biology and modern day feminism has provided new insights into Genesis 1-3. She also compares the portrayal of women in the Old Testament, with how they are treated in the gospels, to highlight Jesus revolutionary attitude towards women.
Aired: June 8th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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On today's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock Tozer interviews Scott LaPierre in his book "Your Marriage God's Way." Scott shares how he had to reprioritize his relationship with his wife after the church he pastored grew 3 times its size. He also shares the different forms and expressions of love in the Bible, and what agape love looks like in a marital relationship.
Aired: June 1st, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Idelette McVicker grew up in South Africa during apartheid, and was in a church and community environment where racist thoughts were reinforced. In her interview with Brock, she shares how she learned to grapple with her own history with white supremacy, and move towards a a place of bringing marginalized voices to the center of her consciousness.
Aired: May 25th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Kechi Okwuchi was one of two survivors of a 2005 plane crash. An unimaginable experience, but 17 years later, she isn't letting her trauma define her. Listen back to her interview with Brock, where she shares the moments leading up to the plane crash, the experiences she had in a coma, and how she has coped with the physical and mental trauma. Kechi hopes to encourage readers and listeners with the truth that there is life after trauma.
Aired: May 18th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Is your childhood struggling with worry and anxiety? On this week's Wednesday Bookmark with Brock Tozer, Jean Holthaus outlines the differences between a child's brain and an adult's brain, healthy vs. unhealthy childhood anxiety, and to mitigate stressors in their environment.
Aired: May 11th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Do find yourself chasing an unattainable standard of perfection? Are you seeking more and more fulfillment in things of this world? On this week's Wednesday Bookmark with Brock Tozer, Mikala Albertson shares how becoming a wife, mother, and family practice doctor made her realize that a perfect life doesn't exist. In fact, when pain is all around you, an ordinary life is something to be deeply embraced.
Aired: May 4th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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How can you navigate the unique role and challenges you'll face as a pastor's wife? On this week's Wednesday Bookmark with Brock Tozer, Christine Hoover talks experiencing bitterness, how to thrive in your marriage, and finding the right mindset as a pastor's wife.
Aired: April 27th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Who is the right person to be a foster parent? How should you consider attachments in the foster parent/child relationship? How do you prepare your biological kids for the foster parenting journey? On this week's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Brock Tozer, Jamie C. Finn shares a bit about the foster parenting journey from a Christian perspective.
Aired: April 20th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock talks with Michaela O'Donnell, the executive director of Fuller Seminary's De Pree Center for Leadership, on her book "Make Work Matter." She invites us to re-orient our idea of our "calling" as a Christian, and shares what it means to be creative in the context of work.
Aired: April 13th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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"When God says something's OK, it's OK." Brock interviews local Ottawa author Nancy Steele on this week's Wednesday Bookmark. She shares her story of founding out she has a chronic illness, and the comfort and healing she found in God, and in being more intentional with creating boundaries in her life.
Aired: April 6th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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You may not have been raised with perfect health, or in a healthy family environment, but thankfully, God can work through our struggles and turn our test into a testimony. On this week's Wednesday Bookmark, Mathana Senthilnathan shares the fatherly love she found in her Heavenly Father, when she didn't receive it from her earthly father. She also shares the challenges of developing severe asthma as a young child that left her bedridden, and how she was ultimately brought to Christ at age 16.
Aired: March 30th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Are the limits of our body bad? Brock Tozer interviews Kelly M. Kapic, who makes the case that no, they are not bad, and our human limitations are actually a gift from God, not a deficiency.
Aired: March 16th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Carolyn Cheer is a local Ottawa author and blogger at tidbits_of_treasures on Instagram. She is also a wife and mother of 4, and her journey as a writer and presenter began when God strengthened her faith and restored her confidence after a lifelong struggle with broken self-esteem and ADD. Brock interviewed Carolyn on her 21-day devotional, "Do You Believe I Am God or Not?" on the Wednesday Bookmark this morning.
Aired: March 9th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Some relationships are tougher than others, but we are still called to love our neighbours as ourselves. Executive director of Peacemaker Ministries, P. Brian Noble, thinks we should be "enthusiastically crazy" for reconciliation. On this week's Wednesday Bookmark with Brock Tozer, P. Brian shares some ways you can reconcile and be at peace with the challenging relationships in your life.
Aired: March 2nd, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Do you crave unhealthy foods or overeat when you're stressed, bored, or lonely? These and other food triggers not only have an emotional and physical basis, they can also become a spiritual battle. On this week's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock interviews Amber Lia, where she shares her personal health and fitness journey and struggle with "food triggers", and discusses how we can avoid emotional eating and make choices that better honour ourselves, and God.
Aired: February 23rd, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Why do Christ followers have trouble staying out of debt? How do you guard your thoughts against negativity regarding money? Brock interviews Rebecca van Noppen, who you may know as the co-host of the Let's Talk Money podcast on CHRI, on her financial book Cultivating Trust—all about trusting God deeper with your financial worries and decisions.
Aired: February 16th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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This week on the Wednesday Bookmark, Brock interviews Hillary L. McBride on her book "The Wisdom of Your Body." She shares the meaning of embodied living, and the factors that often lead to disembodiment. Learn how to love your body, and to truly live and experience it as your home.
Aired: February 9th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Why does kindness matter? Why are we NOT kind, sometimes? This week on the Wednesday Bookmark, Brock interviews DaySpring community manager, Becky Keife, on her book "The Simple Difference". Becky shares personal stories about her personal conviction with kindness, and explains the importance of being intentional with compassion and kindness in our daily lives.
Aired: February 2nd, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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This week on the Wednesday Bookmark, Brock interviews Andi Andrew on her book, Friendship—It's Complicated. She shares how experiences in her childhood and young adulthood led her to becoming codependent, how that impacted her friendships later on, and ways that she was able to restore those broken relationships.
Aired: January 26th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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This week on the Wednesday Bookmark, Brock interviews Jamie Amerine on her book "Rest, Girl." Jami shares the story of when she accidentally shoplifted, discusses the interplay between social media and rest, and shares how we can work toward feeling less stressed and more blessed in 2022.
Aired: January 19th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In this busy, jaded world of ours, we often take for granted what we see every day. We may set aside time to spend with God in a quiet room, but we struggle to see his hand in a traffic jam or while walking the dog. Karen Wingate was born legally blind, but was able to have her visual acuity restored in 2016 after a life-changing surgery. She joins Brock Tozer on the Wednesday Bookmark to discuss her book, "With Fresh Eyes."
Aired: January 12th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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How can you embrace your identity as a woman and become exactly who God created you to be? Denisse Copeland joins Brock Tozer on the Wednesday Bookmark to discuss her book, "Set Apart."
Aired: January 5th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Young people today are among the most anxiety-ridden generation since anxiety has been measured. Care Baldwin talks with Max Lucado about how we can help preteens process their worries, deal with anxiety, and rely on God's faithfulness. He also explains how following the C.A.L.M. acronym can help practically manage anxiety and choose happy thoughts.
Aired: December 8th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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There are thousands of Saints honoured throughout history for their obedience to God and their selfless acts of love toward those in need. Care Baldwin speaks with author of “A Saint A Day” Meredith Hinds discuss how relatable these ordinary people were when they said “yes” to God.
Aired: December 1st, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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On this week's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock interviews author Jeff Brown, where they discuss the benefits of being a consistent and intentional reader, and why reading is difficult for many of us today.
Aired: December 1st, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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On this week's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock interviews author Karen DeArmond Gardner, where she discusses how she went from being "love-bombed" to surviving a 30 year abusive marriage, and the healing journey she now finds herself in.
Aired: November 24th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care Baldwin and author and pastor Champ Thornton, MDiv discuss the word imagery found in the book of Isaiah that paints the picture of Christmas and the wonders of the coming Messiah. Take time this Advent and Christmas season to celebrate the ultimate gift of our Saviour and the fulfilment of God's promises.
Aired: November 24th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock interviews Jon Tyson on his book "The Intentional Father", where they get into a discussion on today's "fatherhood crisis" and the 5 types of fathers, as defined by Jon.
Aired: November 17th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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We were created by a Creator to be creative. Care Baldwin and author Dave Connis talk about how one little girl's interest in how things are made inspired him to write a kids book, and that creating and inventing is a form of worship.
Aired: November 17th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In today's Wednesday Bookmark interview, Brock interviews Daniel Bowman Jr. on his book "On The Spectrum: Autism, Faith & the Gifts of Neurodiversity." Daniel explains how he came to learn he was autistic back in 2015, what makes neurodiverse people different, how we can support neurodiverse people, and how his life has changed, particularly as it relates to his Christian faith.
Aired: November 10th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Kids have questions about the world, and they want to know MORE than simply "God made things this way." That's where science comes in! Join Care and Brock Eastman (A.K.A Dr. Fizzlebop) for a discussion on his new book "Faith and Science with Dr. Fizzlebop", and why it's important for kids to learn about both God and science.
Aired: November 10th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In today's Wednesday Bookmark interview, Brock interviews local Ottawa author, Danielle Presseault, where she discusses some of the physical, mental, and spiritual health challenges she has been through and how paying closer attention to God, she has found renewed hope and strength.
Aired: November 3rd, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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A young Sheila Walsh once asked her mother if God was still awake and what “work hours” He kept! Care Baldwin and Sheila discuss how kids can be reassured that, no matter what’s going on, God is with them 24/7. We can ask big questions and have an ongoing conversation with a loving God who keeps his promises.
Aired: November 3rd, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In today's Wednesday Bookmark interview, Brock interviews Meggan Larson on her new book collaboration with over 25 female authors on overcoming loss, heartache, and other life challenges, and finding success through faith.
Aired: October 27th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care Baldwin and Margaret Feinberg discuss the power of speaking daily affirmations and truth from God out loud. Youth today need to be reminded of God's promises in the midst of negativity, isolation, and influences from culture.
Aired: October 27th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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By the age of 10, around one-third of all girls & 22% of boys say how they look is their #1 worry. These are startling facts shared by Justin Holcomb, and in his conversation with Care Baldwin, we learn the role that parents have in shaping their child's body image…whether harmful or positive.
Aired: October 20th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Scriptures are an essential part of the Christian faith. In Brock's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Bradley Jersak, they dive into the schools of Biblical interpretation, and discuss why Bradley supports the "Emmaus Way."
Aired: October 20th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Corporate business leader, Preston Poore, talks with Brock Tozer about the connection between Christianity and corporate leadership and the workplace, as well as the importance of honesty.
Aired: October 13th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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God is the original Artist and has used poetry, rhyme, and even acrostics throughout history to help us learn who He is and what He has done for us. Care Baldwin interviews Christian rapper and author Timothy Brindle about Lyrical Theology and that the study of God doesn't have to be boring.
Aired: October 13th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Finding the balance between allowing letting God to take control of our life, but also ensuring that we are being His hands and feet and putting in the work ourselves can be a tough one to strike. In Brock's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Pastor Mandy Smith, she discusses how she learned to "rest, receive, and respond" in her relationship with the Lord.
Aired: October 6th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Jared Kennedy and Care Baldwin discuss how sharing stories of Jesus' miracles remind us that God is not only powerful and active today, but each one teaches us something big and true about our Saviour.
Aired: October 6th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Singer/songwriter JJ Heller writes love songs and lullabies to provide comfort and reassurance to kids and adults alike. We all need reminding that God is with us and everything will be okay! In Care Baldwin’s interview with JJ, they discuss her bedtime story book based on her song “Hand To Hold” and how adults can regain their sense of “childlike wonder”.
Aired: September 29th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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If the Gospel is simple, why doesn’t the Bible simply present it? If the Bible includes immoral laws, how can it be inspired? If Christianity is true, shouldn’t Christians show more evidence of sanctification? These are just some of the questions that Brock touches on in his interview with Christian apologist and professor Dr. Randal Rauser.
Aired: September 29th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Brock's interview with Baylor University professor Beth Allison Barr, they get into the nitty-gritty of "Biblical Womanhood" and the recently adopted term in Christianity, "complementarianism." Beth uses historical contexts and Biblical truths to discuss contemporary understandings of women in Christianity and how they relate to the Gospel message.
Aired: September 15th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Kids and young people (even many adults) need to have their emotions validated but don’t have to live in them. What brings us down doesn’t have to keep us down. Care Baldwin talks to Best-Selling author Max Lucado about why we sometimes let our emotions take control and how kids can find their joy back by helping other people. “True happiness comes when we give happiness away.”
Aired: September 15th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Meditation has proven to have many benefits, including the reduction of stress, control over anxiety, decreased blood pressure. But how does Biblical meditation compare with the more mainstream, Eastern method? Brock interviews psychiatrist Timothy R. Jennings to discuss the differences and commonalities between Biblical and Eastern meditation, the impacts of each on our brain, and the difference between meditation and prayer.
Aired: September 8th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care Baldwin and author Heather Avis discuss how can we teach our kids to embrace and appreciate each other’s differences. Heather shares how her adopted daughter Macy’s courage as someone living with Down Syndrome inspired her best-selling children’s book “Different: A Great Thing to Be!” and the role adoption can play in helping families, individuals, and communities appreciate what makes us “different”.
Aired: April 7th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Teens can make major money decisions now that will set them up for financial success. Care Baldwin interviews author of “The Money Challenge for Teens” Art Rainer about different real-life money challenges teens might face at any stage of life such as avoiding debt, generosity, and even planning for retirement. They also discuss the danger that social media presents in exposing them to a standard of living that may or may not be healthy… or even real!
Aired: April 7th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care Baldwin and author Bonnie Clark talk about the different flavours words can have… Sweet or sour? Gross or sour-tasting words can hurt people and have a negative on others, whereas yummy-tasting words can make the world a kind place. Your words have power, so be careful what you say to others.
Aired: February 17th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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The Psalms teach us everything about God and how we can call out to Him in our time of need. Care Baldwin and Marty Machowski discuss how his book “WonderFull: Ancient Psalms Ever Knew” teaches kids how to pray, to rely on God, and that scripture is relevant to today.
Aired: January 27th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Care interviews author Jonathan Gibson about a simple, everyday illustration that will help kids remember that God is always good even when we can't see it. They discuss the real life story of losing his unborn child and how he didn't hide death and sadness from his then 3-year old son.
Aired: March 31st, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Sickle Cell Anemia affects the red blood cells and their ability to hold oxygen. Nahomie Acelin is a mother of two boys with Sickle Cell Anemia and an author of a new superhero comic for kids. Nahomie and Care Baldwin discuss her first book in the series “The Battle of Ottogatz!: Super FELIX Brothers” and how it was created to uplift her sons, and other kids experiencing illness and disease, as the true heroes!
Aired: January 20th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Brock's interview with PeggySue Wells, PeggySue uses her own experience as a single mom of seven to discuss how single moms can be more confident in their decision making skills. She shares the importance of teaching your children who God is, as well as steps you can take to be a proactive parent.
Aired: January 27th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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How can schools eradicate the bullying problem? Author Tim Shoemaker’s research reveals that teachers and educators don’t have a clear answer. In Care Baldwin’s interview about teen fiction novel “Easy Target”, she and Tim discuss some of the different responses to bullying and the possible outcomes of each and why it is so important to try seeing things through the eyes of other people.
Aired: February 24th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Brock's interview with Holley Gerth, Holley discusses the neuroscience behind introversion and extraversion, highlights the unique purpose of introverts, and explains how to replace your signature lies with signature truths.
Aired: November 25th, 2020 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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As a parent of a tween or teen girl, you want your daughter to experience life-giving friendships – now and throughout adulthood. Care Baldwin interviews Julie Fisk, the co-author of “100 Daily Acts of Friendship for Girls”, on how to create intentional action around friendships. They also discuss how to be the girl who includes and approaches others, how to have close friendships with boys, and how to pray for your friends.
Aired: March 3rd, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Brock's interview with Jamie Grace, Jamie discusses how she navigated through being diagnosed with anxiety, Tourette's syndrome, OCD and ADHD as a kid, and encourages you to see God's purpose when things seem to be crumbling over you.
Aired: November 18th, 2020 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Because someone says it does no make it true. In Care’s interview with local author Pastor Robert Olsen, they discuss the sources found both at home and in our culture that influence kids about who they’re supposed to be. In “The You Inside You”, young readers are reminded that they are loveable and to treat others the way they want to be treated.
Aired: February 10th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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On this week's Wednesday Bookmark, Brock talks with AJ Sherrill on how the Enneagram can be a pathway to profound, and deeply personal, spiritual transformation.
Aired: November 11th, 2020 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Brock talks with Pastor Eric Jacobsen, of the Embedded Church podcast, on how “Three Pieces of Glass”—the car windshield, TV, and smartphone--are emblematic of broader societal shifts that keep us apart and feeling isolated. But, how do we change it?
Aired: November 4th, 2020 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Care Baldwin's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Jill Roman Lord, Jill uses the analogy of a bamboo seeds growing process to encourage children (and adults!) to trust God's perfect timing, and to rest in His love in time's of waiting and hardship.
Aired: June 9th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In a world with so many distractions and influences, it's easy to take our eyes and hearts off of the one who matters most—Jesus. In Brock Tozer's non-fiction Wednesday Bookmark interview with Steve A. Brown, Steve discusses what it means to abide in God and have Him be the center of all aspects of our life.
Aired: June 9th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Care Baldwin's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Jared Kennedy, Jared discusses the meaning and importance of worship, and how we can explain this to kids and encourage them to engage in worship with the whole church body.
Aired: June 2nd, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Waiting can feel hard, whether you're waiting for love, for new life, or simply waiting for a new season. In Brock Tozer's non-fiction Wednesday Bookmark interview with Krystal Ribble, Krystal discusses the benefits of seeking God while you're in a season of waiting.
Aired: June 2nd, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Care Baldwin's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Eric Geiger, Eric discusses how the parable of a sticker charts helped his children understand the story of Jesus and grace. He discusses the contrast of the Land of Happiness and the Land of Sadness, and how we can encourage children with the joy that comes from living in the Land of Happiness.
Aired: May 26th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Overthinking steals our time, creativity, and goals—yet, we all do it. In this week's non-fiction Wednesday Bookmark interview with Brock Tozer, Jon Acuff uses the analogy of a broken soundtrack to explain how we can regain control of our thoughts and transform overthinking from a super problem to a superpower.
Aired: May 26th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Care Baldwin's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Lexi Young Peck, Lexi discusses how parents can teach their children to face their fears, as well as the importance of risk-taking in childhood to become brave, courageous adults.
Aired: May 19th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Is anxiety a purely spiritual problem? Is it okay for Christians to do yoga to help with panic and anxiety? In this week's non-fiction Wednesday Bookmark interview with Brock Tozer, Jason Hobbs tackles some hard-hitting questions, and shares techniques Christians can use when experiencing anxiety and panic attacks.
Aired: May 19th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Care Baldwin's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Amanda Eastep Cleary, Amanda explains her motivation behind her "Treestreet Kids" book series for middle-schoolers. She discusses the theme of tornado's in "Jack vs. the Tornado", as well as the significance of Hebrews 11:9 in this story.
Aired: May 12th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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What is the purpose of dating and marriage? Is singleness a problem to be fixed? How do you know when you've found the one? In this week's non-fiction Wednesday Bookmark interview with Brock Tozer, Jonathan Pokluda dispels common myths about dating and marriage.
Aired: May 12th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Are you interested in reading the Bible, but feel intimidated by how wordy it is? In Care Baldwin's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Art Ayris, Art discusses the making of The Epic Bible, the world's most complete, graphic adaptation of the Bible. He also discusses why he's choosing to donate copies to prisons and juvenile detention centers, and his future plans for Kingstone Studios.
Aired: May 5th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In this week's non-fiction Wednesday Bookmark interview with Brock Tozer, Amanda Hope Haley discusses the connection between the city of Gath and David and Goliath in the Bible, as well as the archaeology of Christianity in the Biblical world.
Aired: May 5th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Care Baldwin's Wednesday Bookmark interview with T.R. Moore Ede, Theresa discusses the first book of her urban Christian fantasy series, Tearmann Chronicles, and gives an overview of her creative process. She is a 21-year old self-published author from Ottawa, ON, and encourages young, aspiring authors to keep pushing, learn as you go, and trust God through it all.
Aired: April 28th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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Is there a God gene? Can spiritual experiences be replicated by wearing a "God helmet"? Brock Tozer's non-fiction Wednesday Bookmark interview with Denyse O'Leary dives into these questions.
Aired: April 28th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Care Baldwin's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Shelby Abbott, Shelby discusses the most common doubts for young adults, examples of doubt in the Bible, and what to do when doubt leads to anxiety.
Aired: April 14th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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This week in Brock Tozer's non-fiction Wednesday Bookmark interview with Kait Warman, Kait discusses the roots of insecurity and shame, coming back to the wholeness we have in God, and the importance of using love and compassion around the topic of purity.
Aired: April 21st, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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This week, Brock Tozer's non-fiction Wednesday Bookmark interview with Annie F. Downs is all about looking for fun, being intentional to inject fun in to your day-to-day, and discovering what FUN is for you!
Aired: April 14th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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In Care Baldwin's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Dan DeWitt, Dewitt discusses how the imagery of darkness and light can be used to teach kids about the sinful nature of humanity, as well as the joy they can have in walking with Jesus.
Aired: April 14th, 2021 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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