The Catholic Canuck Podcast

Curtis Sheptak is a former professional hockey player whose travels took him to multiple League Championships with the Olds Grizzlys of the Alberta Junior Hockey League and various university & professional league stops across North America and Europe. We talk about the leadership make up of champions on the ice and how the lessons we learn in sports are transferrable to a life of virtue and the journey to Eternal Life.Curtis' Player Profile: https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=27874Episode 120 w/Tom Tookey https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/finding-the-grace-zone-in-hockey-life-w-tom-tookey/id1532333568?i=1000668690760The Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Greene is the Director of Holy Family Institute of Catholic Faith and Life and is Host/Co-host of two YouTube podcasts Reasonably Rational & Cradle and Convert. His latest project is a book called Creation or Evolution? A Catholic Dilemma with Fr. Michael Chabarek, O.P. Steve talks about the various worldviews of our human origins including Young Earth Creationism and Evolution and what the Church has said about the topic from the Early Church Fathers through the 20th century. We also cover the various shortcomings of different theories tested by science, and how Catholic educators should approach this topic.Find information on Steve's podcasts, this book, and the accompanying video series:Websites: www.reasonablyrational.comcradleandconvert.comThe Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Coulombe is a best-selling author, columnist, and historian. We take a look back at The French Revolution's impact on America, general society and Faith in France and how the errors of secularism have carried into Canada. Books By Charles at Tumblar House - https://www.tumblarhouse.com/collections/charles-a-coulombeCrisis Magazine - https://www.crisismagazine.com/author/charles-coulombeThe European Conservative - https://europeanconservative.com/authors/charles-a-coulombe/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TumblarHouse/videosFollow Charles through social media. Facebook and X (@RCCoulombe).The Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony LaGrange is an entrepreneur and business owner in Northern Alberta who is actively involved in diocesan life in the Edmonton region and has a special interest in supporting families with children that have autism and other special needs. There was a recent headline of an online personality announcing the abortion of his child once the couple was aware of indicators pointing to that unborn child having Down Syndrome. We chat about the grace and virtue necessary to live the adventure of life when things don't quite go as we anticipated and how detachment leads us to be a greater gift of ourselves to others. The Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastContact Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerard McLarney is a teacher at the Chesterton Academy of St. Isidore and serves as a sessional instructor at St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta. We discuss Pope Leo's most recent encyclical Magnifica Humanitas and how the age of Artificial Intelligence technology influences the common good and the Church. Link to encyclical: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.htmlThe Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastContact Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alvaro Interiano is the founder of the popular YouTube channels Uniquely Mary and Uniquely Mystic which are dedicated to providing viewers insights and knowledge of Purgatory and Catholic Mystic Tradition. We talk about the beginnings of these YouTube channels, Scriptural references to Purgatory, how we can charitably assist the souls in Purgatory, and a reminder that redemptive suffering is very much relevant in our world today. Where to find Alvaro:Uniquely Mary: https://www.youtube.com/@UniquelyMaryUniquely Mystic: https://www.youtube.com/@UniquelyMystic1830Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uniquely.marySupport Alvaro's apostolate: https://buymeacoffee.com/uniquelymaryThe Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastContact Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Achtman is a speaker, writer, advocate, and founder of the Dying to Meet You Project. We talk about the origins of medical assistance in dying, stories of individuals that face the prospect of MAiD, hope for the future, and how Catholics and other people of goodwill can promote a culture of life. Follow Amanda and her work:Website: dyingtomeetyou.comX: @AmandaAchtmanFacebook: www.facebook.com/achtman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaachtman/The Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastContact Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert LeBlanc is a speaker, author, educator, and co-host of the podcast Pints & Pews. We chat about his most recent book His Wounds - Our Woundedness, a fascinating nine-part reflection based on the wounds of Jesus during His Passion.Follow Robert's apostolate:Website: catholicmoment.caYouTube: catholicmoment4340Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pints-pews-podcast-craft-beers-and-catholicism/id1556913348Facebook: www.facebook.com/PintsAndPewsBook: https://www.amazon.ca/His-Wounds-Woundedness-Robert-LeBlanc/dp/B0GNLMN24QX: @PintsAndPewsX: @CatholicMoment7The Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastContact Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hans Plate is the Founder and President of Vinea Research, built on a team of experienced market research experts and deep knowledge and understanding of Catholicism. Hans joins us to discuss recent findings from The Catholic Pulse Report: The Confession Study, conducted by Vinea Research Group. The survey of 1,500 American Catholics points to hope in the belief of the spiritual benefit of Confession for practicing Catholics, and also opportunity to invite Catholics who aren't regularly attending Mass to experience the meaning and power of Reconciliation. Find the full report: https://catholicpulsereport.orgVinea Research Group: https://www.vinearesearch.comThe Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hudson Byblow is an international speaker who has appeared at various conferences and youth events across North America and has written many articles for various Catholic publications on the Church’s teachings on human sexuality. We discuss the recent tragedy at Tumbler Ridge, issues contributing to mental illness in our society, and pointing to the Cross of Christ as the True Hope for our world.Website: hudsonbyblow.comThe Catholic Canuck Podcast is on social media! Follow, Like, & Share:Facebook @TheCatholicCanuckPodcastX @canuck_podcastEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.