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Speaker: Jeff Jarvis There’s a profound idea, a metaphor, that has captivated us: the notion that within each of us, there exists a spark of the divine. Can you imagine...

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Speaker: Jeff Jarvis There’s a profound idea, a metaphor, that has captivated us: the notion that within each of us, there exists a spark of the divine. Can you imagine...

Taking Water to a Thirsty World

Taking Water to a Thirsty World

Speaker: Vince Klassen We've embarked on a transformative journey, asking ourselves: What isn't working in traditional religion for us? Many of us have felt the weight of an I-centric approach...

We Don’t Build Walls to Keep People Out

We Don’t Build Walls to Keep People Out

Speaker: Vince KlassenThroughout history, faith communities have constructed boundaries—both tangible and intangible—that define who belongs and who does not. These barriers, whether they are the physical walls of a church...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis If 100 random people were asked what the world needs most right now, very few would likely say traditional religion is the answer. Sadly, this expression of...

Speaker: Vince KlassenThis summer, we’ve immersed ourselves in the art of peacemaking, learning how to shift from divisive “I against them” dynamics to more healthy “We” and “Win-Win” interactions. We...

Speaker: JEff JarvisWe likely all have someone with whom we need to have a long-overdue conversation. Things were likely done and said at some point that bruised the relationship and...

Can Justice Lead to Peace?

Can Justice Lead to Peace?

Speaker: Vince Klassen A few weeks ago, I shared the powerful story of a woman who bravely escaped an abusive relationship after enduring years of pain. Her journey was marked...

Spicy Conversations

Spicy Conversations

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Over the Summer I’ve witnessed and participated in a number of what I’ll call “spicy” conversations. People with strong opinions weighing in on tricky topics like the US political...

Peacemakers Part 3

Peacemakers Part 3

Speaker: Vince Klassen Have you noticed that peace seems increasingly elusive in our world today? The number of concurrent conflicts is staggering—more than I’ve ever witnessed in my lifetime. It...

How is she at Peace?

How is she at Peace?

Speaker: Vince Klassen I recently attended a dinner party that was an absolute delight—great company, incredible food, the works. Yet, amidst the laughter and engaging conversation, something struck me profoundly....

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Speaker: Vince Klassen Throughout history, individuals have been catalysts for peace, shaping the course of nations and communities alike. But this call to peacemaking isn’t confined to the grand stage...

Courage – Stoicism pt. 2

Courage – Stoicism pt. 2

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Did you know that the Stoics considered courage to be one of the most important virtues you can develop? To have the ability to do something that...

Sour Soothers and the Golden Mean

Sour Soothers and the Golden Mean

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis As a kid I loved “sour soothers”. That sour, gummy candy that made you pucker when you put one in your mouth. I loved those things! One time I...

“Being There” – Learning From Yoga

“Being There” – Learning From Yoga

Speaker: Vince Klassen We all have profound, maybe even transcendent, experiences—whether it’s the birth of a child, a moment of awe in nature, or a powerful physical sensation. Yet, when...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Isn’t it crazy how, when life takes an unexpected turn and the outcome is not what we wanted, we can experience all kinds of emotional and mental...

Finding Calm in an Overwhelming World Lessons from Fundamentalism

Finding Calm in an Overwhelming World Lessons from Fundamentalism

Speaker: Trevor Dreher We live in a world brimming with endless choices. Everyday, we face a relentless barrage of decisions, big and small: What should I eat? Should I go...

Avoiding the Spinning Blade of Death

Avoiding the Spinning Blade of Death

Speaker: Vince Klassen In our workshop collective, I teach a class designed to help people master the tablesaw, a formidable tool with a 10-inch blade spinning faster than the speed of sound....

Cause and Effect Exploring the principle of Karma

Cause and Effect Exploring the principle of Karma

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis It’s human nature, isn’t it, to try to explain why certain things happen in our lives? To hope that in the end, life is fair? We want...

The Spiritual Purpose of Overcoming our Relation$hit

The Spiritual Purpose of Overcoming our Relation$hit

Speaker: Vince Klassen We’ve been exploring how to “Love our Neighbour”. While it was easy for Jesus to say, it’s a bit trickier to put into practice. To truly love...

Secrets of Secure People

Secrets of Secure People

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis & Vince Klassen Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve discussed two forms of insecure attachment: Avoidant and Anxious. Two common relational patterns that, when unaware, can create...