10 MAY 2020 · Greening our economy ought to be one of the priorities that surfaces during this COVID-19 pause. Political economist, Nathan Lemphers, joins host Greg Powell to discuss Nathan's research into electric vehicles and the state of the transition toward an economy that also cares for our planet. Nathan shares some of his story, rooted in a Christian ethic, and how he got to where he is now. This episode is part of a mini-series considering how we should be shaping our post-COVID-19 world. For more on Nathan's work, visit http://nathanlemphers.com/about/ (under construction), on LinkedIn (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nathan-lemphers-3b540a12) or on the Smart Prosperity Institute website (https://institute.smartprosperity.ca/profile/nathan-lemphers-0)

28 APR 2020 · The COVID-19 restrictions have given some an abundance of time, but robbed others of a sense of rhythm or free time. As we prepare to rebuild society once officials lift the restrictions, we should be even more mindful about how we spend our time. In this episode I speak with several guests: Mark Powell is my brother and a kinesiologist and exercise rehabilitation specialist. But since his layoff due to COVID-19, he's a stay-at-home dad finding joy (and exhaustion) in that role. Miriam Spies is a Ph.D. candidate at Emmanuel College. This article is the best way to learn about her work: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/irom.12259. She is a minister, and a personal friend and former classmate. Etienne Lesage is also a minister. I find him funny and insightful - so a great guest. Andrea Brennan, another minister, serves the ecumenical shared ministry (Anglican and United Churches) in Fernie, BC. Each shares a slightly different take on how COVID-19 is shaping their view of time.

8 APR 2020 · Many are busy predicting what the future will be like after the pandemic subsides. But how many are actively shaping that future? This time of uncertainty and fear fits perfectly well in Holy Week, which is punctuated by an emergence from the tomb into a world of beauty and new life. Once we emerge from this proverbial tomb (aka physical distancing--which will last long after Easter) we should be ready to rebuild a society, brick-by-brick, such that it works for all. Greg sets up a miniseries to consider various aspects of our post-COVID-19 world.

1 APR 2020 · Flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic requires individual actions borne out of a collective duty. Does this mean reviving the honour & shame mentality of ancient tribalism? Can we overcome pervasive individualism to protect the wellbeing of all? Is the ageism that blames the 20-somethings for some of the spread of the virus justified? Host Greg Powell speaks with a colleague in ministry, David Boyd from Nelson United Church, to explore some of these questions.

25 MAR 2020 · It's Lent, a time to consider temptations and resisting them. COVID-19 has not even been on our radar screen fo 40 days, and already the temptations are nearly insurmountable. Nearly. Here we consider 5 temptations of this outbreak pandemic: 1. The temptation to downplay the urgency of the situation 2. The temptation is to narrow the horizon of caring 3. The temptation to resort to conspiracy theories 4. The temptation to turning distancing into seclusion 5. The temptation to despair We consider ways to resist these temptations and prove that we are resilient and we can be restored.