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Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show December 30, 2006

Special Guests

  • Mr. James Brown
    The Godfather of Soul 1933-2006
    Today we pay tribute to Soul Brother #1! The Hardest Working Man in Show Business! Mr. Dyn-o-mite! The Minister of The New Super-Heavy Funk! The Godfather of Soul!
    Note: This previous 2006 interview Drew had with Mr. Brown is confirmed by his management to be the longest one on record and possibly the last audio interview Mr. Brown ever conducted. LISTEN HERE

  • Mr. Clarence Fountain
    From "The Blind Boys of Alabama"
    Founding member of the Grammy Award Winning, Soul-Gospel group for over 60 years! "The Blind Boys Of Alabama" have been on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with David Letterman. Today, Mr. Fountain pays tribute to the Godfather of Soul, who spoke quite highly of Mr. Fountain while speaking to Drew earlier this year.

  • Brett Schinkel
    Easily one of Canada's most promising up and coming young musicians; a versatile and talented player of acoustic guitar, bass, drums, percussion, and the list goes on. His playing is as imaginative as it is technical and thrilling. Taking musical inspiration from many different styles including finger style, jazz, blues, bluegrass, folk and classical, he creates his own unique sound that takes audiences on a musical journey.

Talkback, etc.

  • What is Hell?
    Do you believe in a literal Hell? Who goes there? One of the hottest subjects on our forums?

  • Saturday Survey: Best & worst American President? While we're at it... Best & worst Prime Minister of Canada?
    The passing of former President Gerald Ford has recently saddened the world. Peers and commoners alike have bestowed a great outpouring of love and numerous tributes. Similar was the world's reaction to the passing of former President Ronald Reagan. One wonders how history will judge the likes of President George W. Bush or Prime Minister Jean Chr

  • Our final usless television trivia of the year!

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show December 23, 2006

Special Guests

Journey

  • Gipp Forster
    Gipp Forster is an extraordinary storyteller, communicator and philosopher. He is also an actor and does voice-over commercial work with his deep resonant voice. His greatest calling however is in Outreach, where for many years he has devoted his time and compassion in 'street' and prison ministry. Millions of radio listeners love the song "It Feels Like Christmas", starring Gipp Forster. He is the founder of the Mustard Seed Food Bank in Victoria, BC, and the Christmas Garage-a holiday light display which attracts 10,000 visitors each year. You have probably heard his 60-second Christmas vignettes on various stations around North America. Today, Gipp shares with us his incredible spiritual journey.

Talkback, etc.

  • Prayer Requests - What miracle do you need this Christmas?
    A little vulnerability - and a whole lot of people willing to pray for you!

  • The Drew Marshall Show Annual "Christmas Job Fair!"
    Christmas is a lousy time to be unemployed! Give us a call if you're looking for work or needing to hire someone! Let's do a little networking on The Drew Marshall Show and get some people working again in the New Year!

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show December 16, 2006

Special Guests

  • Gary Chapman
    Author of Author of The Five Languages of Apology
    Did you know that when it comes to apologizing, people speak different languages? The key to good relationships is learning the apology language of the other person and being willing to speak it. When you speak their primary language, you make it easier for them to genuinely forgive you. When you fail to speak their language, it makes forgiveness more difficult because they are not sure if you are genuinely apologizing! Gary is best known as the author of the New York Times best-selling The Five Love Languages series. He is the director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc., and travels around the world presenting various seminars. Gary's radio program airs on more than 100 stations.

  • Barry Slauenwhite
    President of Compassion Canada
    In our opinion, the best child sponsorship ministry out there is Compassion! This Christmas, instead of buying too many gifts for people who have too much, maybe consider doing something about those whom Jesus loved the most...THE LEAST OF THESE! I've seen first hand the incredible impact your money has with Compassion. YOU CAN TRUST THEM! This Christmas, will you please sponsor a child through Compassion Canada?
    If not you, then who? If not now, then when?

  • Dr. Brad Burke
    Author of the book series An MD Examines
    Dr. Brad Burke is a young Canadian medical doctor, speaker, and author of the recently published book series An MD Examines. This is a fascinating and thought-provoking book series, which tackles the tough questions surrounding suffering, evil, and miracles of healing. Dr Brad now works as a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist in Windsor, Ontario.

Journey

  • Tammy Trent
    Recording Artist & Author of Learning To Breath Again
    In September 2001, Tammy and her husband spent a few days in Jamaica - part mission trip, part vacation. On September 10th, Trent went diving and never returned. Tammy spent the rest of the day with rescue divers trying to locate her husband with no success. She woke up the next morning in the home of strangers to discover that the whole world had gone mad. As she waited for news of her husband, she watched the news as two planes ploughed into the Twin Towers in New York - later that day she had to identify the body of her husband. No one in her family could get to her as flights were cancelled. She was held captive in Jamaica for ten more days waiting to return to her family. We had Tammy as our guest in 2005 so we thought we would touch base and see how life has been going for Tammy Trent.

Talkback, etc.

  • Which is the best way for someone to apologize to you? Does it really make a difference?
    • Expressing Regret: "I am sorry."
    • Accepting Responsibility: "I was wrong."
    • Making Restitution: "What can I do to make it right?"
    • Genuinely Repenting: "I'll try not to do that again."
    • Requesting Forgiveness: "Will you please forgive me?"

  • Saturday Survey - What's the most useless Christmas gift ever?
    Can you remember the worst one you've ever given or received? Chia Pet? Socks? Underwear? Gym membership? Black Magic Chocolates?

  • Do you think that God still heals?
    Am I the only one who thinks that genuine, supernatural, physical healing is possible... but incredibly rare? Have you been verifiably, physically healed? Or have you just heard "stories" of physical healings and were they all internal and therefore hard to prove?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show December 9, 2006

Special Guests

  • Valeri Bure
    During his extensive NHL career, Valeri Bure played for the Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, and the Montreal Canadiens. Born in Moscow, he was a member of the Russian National Team which was the only country to medal in Olympic hockey at both Nagano in 1998 and in Salt Lake in 2002. Valeri is married to Candace Cameron, who played DJ Tanner in the hit TV series Full House and they have 3 children.

  • Jill Kelly
    Jill Kelly and her husband, pro football Hall of Fame member and former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, were ecstatic with the birth of their seemingly healthy son, Hunter, in February 1997. While still an infant, Hunter was diagnosed with Krabbe Leukodystrophy, an inherited, fatal, nervous system disease. Shortly after Hunter's diagnosis, the Kellys' founded Hunter's Hope, their life-long commitment to increase public awareness of Krabbe and other leukodystrophies, so that other children may have early detection and treatment. Jill will share how this painful life experience launched her spiritual journey and what impact her faith has had on her own life as well as her family's.

Journey

  • Carla Winter
    Some people have had to endure more than their fair share of trials! Carla is one of those people. 11 years ago she gave birth to a child with serious medical problems, so severe that many encouraged her to abort. As well, just before Christmas a couple of years ago, her father took his own life with a gun , in the same house where she grew up living in terror as this same man abused a number of family members. Where is God in all of this?

Talkback, etc.

  • Same sex marriage is now here to stay in Canada. Any final thoughts?
    Are you upset with Stephen Harper, our "Christian" Prime Minister? For the second time, MPs voted in favour of same-sex marriage in Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he will respect the vote, adding "we made a promise to have a free vote on this issue, we kept that promise, and obviously the vote was decisive and obviously we'll accept the democratic result of the people's representatives." Harper told reporters "I don't see reopening this question in the future." MPs voted 175-123 against a motion asking whether MPs wanted to see legislation drafted to reinstate the traditional definition of marriage. The House of Commons legalized same-sex marriage in June 2005. Audio not available

  • Saturday Survey - Which do you prefer... Real or fake?
    We're talking Christmas trees people! And while we're at it, do you look forward to Christmas or absolutely dread it?

  • Win Tickets To - The Radio City Christmas Spectacular at The Hummingbird Centre!
    Listeners called in and sung some favourite Chrismas Carol for their chance to win 4 tickets (Valued at approximately $400.00) to one of the most amazing Christmas performances ever!

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show December 2, 2006

Special Guests

  • Dr. David Jeremiah — Pastor, Speaker, and Author
    Dr. David Jeremiah is the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. Dr. Jeremiah is the author of many books, including Discover Paradise, Life Wide Open, Searching for Heaven on Earth, My Heart's Desire, Grace Givers and the best-selling Captured by Grace. His award winning international radio and television ministry, Turning Point, reflects his commitment to the truth of the Bible and to helping people understand how to apply biblical principles to everyday living.

  • Eric Sandras — Author of Plastic Jesus
    Sadly, if Jesus came in plastic, we just might find Him more to our liking. Suburbia might be a fine place to raise a family, but it's a terrifying and dangerous environment for our spiritual well being. Many of us have exchanged the challenge and vitality of Christ's plan for our lives for the ease of a plastic, soul-numbing, comfort-first mentality. Edgy and honest, Eric Sandras seeks to empower readers to live life as Christ intended: with a radical sense of purpose that only He can provide.

Journey

Talkback, etc.

  • Are some professions off limits if you claim to be a Christian?
    WWF Wrestler - Boxer - Ultimate Fighter - Fashion Model - Football or Hockey Player? How about a Lawyer or Politician?

  • Do you agree with the decision of a Christian school to kick one of their students out because her mother was a stripper?
    If you had a child enrolled there, would you want them being friends with children who might be living in a home with a questionable lifestyle? I mean, isn't that one of the reasons you pulled little Billy out of the secular school system in the first place?

  • Have Christian trinkets gone too far? How many do you have?
    Talking Jesus dolls, WWJD bracelets, sandals that leave the imprint of "Jesus Loves You" in the sand, and those cheesy Christian bumper stickers and t-shirts... how much of this crap do you own? Do you think it really "works"? Will you attempt to "witness" to someone this Christmas in such sly and cunning ways?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show November 25, 2006

Special Guests

  • Steve Turner — Author of The Gospel According to the Beatles
    Forty years ago, John Lennon's comment that the Beatles were bigger than Jesus caused protests and record burnings in the U.S. "Millions of young people smoked pot, dropped acid, investigated Eastern religions and marched for peace as a result of the Beatles said of did." Steve Turner has interviewed John Lennon, David Bowie, Elton John, Frank Zappa, Rod Stewart, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Cat Stevens, The Who, The Byrds, The Band, The Moody Blues, Black Sabbath and the Grateful Dead (to name a few) and wrote the authorized biography of Johnny Cash.

  • Ali Matthews (and Rick Francis)
    Multi award winning singer-songwriter
    Ali Matthews joins us LIVE in studio! Combine the vocal talents of Amy Grant and Karen Carpenter with one of Canada's finest acoustic guitar players...no wonder they keep bringing home the awards!

Journey

  • Helen
    Imagine being excommunicated from your church because you made the choice to reach out to your daughter who was also excommunicated from the same church. Then, not only does your church kick you out, but so does your husband! Helen visits us from Australia with one of the most shocking stories of spiritual abuse you have ever heard in your life!

Talkback, etc.

  • Should churches be kicking people out more often these days?
    Christian couples living together NO, but wife beaters YES? Smokers NO, but drunkards YES? Overeaters NO, but Homosexuals YES? The local sleazy car salesman NO, but the town whore YES? This is a tough one people. LOVE - GRACE - FORGIVENESS - DISCIPLINE... To judge or not to judge, is this the question? Have a read of 1 Corinthians 5 then give us a call!

  • Is the "n-word" really that offensive?
    Has politically correct insanity hijacked freedom of speech or are we just more enlightened then the days of Archie Bunker? Every race group has some sort of slang word used to represent them. (Paki, Nigger, Wap, Kraut, Pollack, Jew, Jap, Chink, Spick, and yes... even CRACKER!) So what happened to "sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me"?

  • Should spanking be outlawed in Canada?
    United Nations special envoy, Stephen Lewis, and the president of UNICEF Canada, Nigel Fisher, are both calling on the federal government to rewrite the section of the Criminal Code that allows parents to spank their children. Do you think spanking should be made illegal or if done properly, is spanking actually a form of healthy discipline and love?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show November 18, 2006

Special Guests

  • Mark Gungor
    "I love to inspire people's lives with truth and humour. There are a lot of performers that make people laugh, and there are a lot of speakers who give solid principles for living. I want to do both."
    Mark Gungor is a pastor, speaker, author, musician and producer. With 30 years of speaking all around the globe, Mark is one of the most sought after speakers on marriage and family. Each year thousands of couples attend his "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" seminar. Mark has been featured on national broadcasts such as Focus on the Family and ABC News. He has a daily radio program heard on over 250 radio stations and has had a television special broadcast on the world-wide TBN network.

  • Dr. Dave Currie
    Dr. Dave Currie has been using his humorous and open style to bring help and hope to families for over 30 years. His television program "Marriage Uncensored" is available weekly to people across Canada on the CanWest Global television network and in the United States on PBS. Dave and his wife have been married for over 30 years and live near Vancouver, British Columbia. Together they coach hundreds of couples every year through marriage conferences.

Journey

  • Beth Twitty
    Beth is the mother of Natalee Holloway, the teen who disappeared during a school trip to Aruba and hasn't been heard from since. The name and face of Natalee Holloway has been shown in various media reports all over the world. For nearly 19 agonizing months, Beth has mourned her daughter's disappearance and shares with us today, how this horrific tragedy that every parent dreads, has affected her spiritual life.

Talkback, etc.

  • If your child disappeared, do you that think your faith could withstand it?
    A little honesty here, people! Imagine it! Think it through! Eventually, could you possibly imagine yourself rejecting the reality of a God who hasn't answered your gut-wrenching cries for help? Maybe He wasn't even there to begin with?

  • Marriage! How have you survived it? Any tips or advice?
    A survey to hopefully help all of us! If you've been married for any lasting duration, how the heck have you done it? Please, just give us battlers at least one tip on how to make it last!

  • Should Christians be watching TV or renting movies at all these days?
    Does your family have any rules for watching or not watching something? Or do you feel that Christians are always making too big a deal of the whole "Be careful what you watch or you might do bad stuff yourself" thing?

  • Useless Television Trivia

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show November 11, 2006

Special Guests

  • Dr. Bruce Wilkinson
    Author of The Prayer of Jabez
    Bruce has written over 60 books in 30 languages, been #1 in New York Times, #1 in the Wall Street Journal, and #1 in USA Today. His is the only book in history to win "Book of the Year" two years in a row. Publisher's Weekly reported The Prayer of Jabez as the "fastest selling book of all time" (2001), and the only religious non-fiction to hit the #1 New York Times best-seller list in first week was A Life God Rewards. He is also the New York Times best-selling author for children and teen books, the Publisher and Executive Editor of ten monthly magazines with over 120,000,000 distributed. He is the author of The Prayer of Jabez, The Secrets of the Vine, A Life God Rewards, Beyond Jabez, Set Apart, Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs, and The DreamGiver.

Journey

  • Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire
    O.C., C.M.M., M.S.C., C.D., LL.D. (Retired)
    In 100 days - between April 6 and July 16, 1994 - an estimated 800,000 men, women and children were brutally killed in the African country of Rwanda. The victims - many horrifically hacked to death with machetes - were Tutsi, and moderate Hutus who supported them. General Dallaire was asked by the United Nations to ensure that peace was maintained in Rwanda. But he was criminally unsupported by U.N. headquarters and its Security Council in New York. Dallaire and his handful of soldiers were incapable of stopping the genocide. All he could do was Shake Hands With The Devil! This Remembrance Day, let us not forget the people of Rwanda.

Talkback, etc.

  • Do you feel sorry for Ted Haggard or are you angry about yet another high profile pastor's secret life of sin?
    Ted Haggard used to be the president of the National Association of Evangelicals (30 million members) and senior pastor of the 14,000-member New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Last week though, a Denver man claims that Haggard paid him for sex nearly every month for three years and sometimes took methamphetamine during their sexual rendezvous. So now, one of America's 25 most influential evangelicals with the ear of President Bush, has been shamed and fired. Dr. James A. Beverley joined us in this discussion. Jim is the Associate Director of the Institute for the Study of American Religion in Santa Barbara, California and a Professor at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Beverley's specialities include studies in World and New Religions, Charismatic Christianity, Roman Catholic Theology, and Christian Ethics.

  • The Saturday Survey - Has the war in Iraq gone on long enough or should they stay and finish the job? When is enough, enough?
    Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld gets dumped, President Bush's tone has changed remarkably after the Democrats tighten the noose... has the war in Iraq gone on too long? (We talked with our favourite intelligent American, Dean McGlynn)

  • The United Church of Canada has spent $10 million to get people back into a church where they are leaving by the droves. Was this a good use of money? Would you be happy if your denomination did this?
    The United Church of Canada has launched a new $10.5 million advertising campaign in an attempt to get people back into their church. One of the advertisements shows a wedding cake with two groom figurines and asks the question: "Does anyone object?" Another shows a whipped cream bottle in the fridge along with the question: "How much fun can sex be before it's a sin?" The project is the largest campaign ever for the church and will include advertisements in magazines, community newspapers and on the Internet. A website, www.WonderCafe.ca, has been launched where all of the print advertisements can be viewed and it even has a discussion lounge where the controversial topics can be discussed.

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show November 4, 2006

Special Guests

  • Josh Weidmann — Author of "Dad, If You Only Knew...Eight Things Teens Want to Tell Their Fathers (but don't)"
    As exasperating as parenting can be during these volatile years, your teen is depending on you for steady faithfulness, love, and guidance. And because teens often find words elusive and expression difficult, they probably haven't told you the things they wish you somehow automatically knew. Josh Weidmann, just out of the teen years himself, joins his father, James, to help dads understand where their kids are coming from.
    www.joshweidmann.com

  • Ron Hannah — President of Promise Keepers Canada
    President of Promise Keepers Canada
    In 1980 Ron had a good job, was raising a family, and had a wonderful wife. Ron felt called to take his relationship with God to the next level. He asked God to use him in any way He wanted. Then things took a bad turn in Ron's life. His wife was diagnosed with a rare form of Cancer and died two years later. He lost interest in his job as Vice President of Duracell and left. Asking God what he should do for the rest of his life, God led Ron to join the team at Promise Keepers Canada. He now serves as their president, following the call to challenge every Canadian man with God's plan for their life

  • Kerri Pomarolli — Our monthly visit from our very own Hollywood Correspondent!

Journey

  • Pastor Peter Rigo
    We'll speak with the Pastor of the Dominion Christian Centre in Hamilton, the church featured last week on CTV's "W-5." We'll get Peter's thoughts on the W-5 expose, which claimed that he's a controlling and manipulative leader of a cult who has convinced many of his parishioners to abandon their families for the church.

Talkback, etc.

  • Did you catch CTV's "W-FIVE" expos
    Your chance to call in and speak with the pastor of the DCC! What are your thoughts? Is something just not right here or are we over reacting to media hype?

  • Did you have a problem with Drew interviewing a witch last week?
    We only received one official complaint from someone who said that their family "actively chose not to listen" to the program. So we thought we'd ask all of you... did we cross the line by interviewing the High Priest of The Wiccan Church of Canada? (By the way, what does it say about Christians, that we received far more complaints when we interviewed Amy Grant?)

  • More calls about the witch interview and closing comments from Dr. James Beverley on Wicca.
    As Associate Director of the Institute for the Study of American Religion in Santa Barbara, California and a Professor at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, Canada, Dr. James Beverley's specialities include studies in World and New Religions, Charismatic Christianity, Roman Catholic Theology, and Christian Ethics. He has authored seven books and is a regular contributor to Faith Today and Christianity Today magazines.

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show October 28, 2006

Special Guests

  • Kim Paffenroth — Author of Gospel of the Living Dead: George Romero's Visions of Hell on Earth
    "Zombies are back," the New York Times declared recently, reporting a new crop of zombie films, books, and computer games. Why the enduring fascination with the undead? It's more than just gore: zombie movies offer insights into human nature, and even into theological concepts such as sin and redemption, says Kim Paffenroth, a scholar known for his studies of Saint Augustine and Flannery O'Connor. He turns his attention to the master of the zombie flick, George A. Romero, in his new book, Gospel of the Living Dead: George Romero's Visions of Hell on Earth.

Journey

  • Richard James — High Priest of The Wiccan Church of Canada
    It seems to be more reputable and authentic to consider "primary source material" and actually ask a Wiccan about what Wiccans believe! Richard joins us to clear up any misunderstandings we might have about witchcraft, Wicca, white witches, dark witches... which witch is which!

Talkback, etc.

  • Everything you wanted to know about witchcraft and Wicca but were AFRAID to ask!
    A once in a lifetime opportunity to call in with your questions for the High Priest of The Wiccan Church of Canada.

  • What do you do for Halloween? Hide in your back room with the lights off?
    Same question every year at this time... what is a Christian supposed to do on Halloween? Do you take your kids trick or treating? Does your church have a "Halloween Alternative"? Do you go to the office Halloween Party or do you stand outside and boycott? Why do you do what you do, or don't do?

  • Do you think that we can communicate with the dead?
    Sometimes people have dreams of a deceased loved one... dreams that seem so real and bring such comfort. Are these a blessing from God, a trick of Satan or just our sub-conscious minds taking us to a familiar place? What about when a medium or channeler tells you things that only the deceased would know? How about praying to Mary?

  • Do you visit the grave of your loved one very much or hardly at all?
    And on a slightly different matter, if your loved one was killed in the World Trade Center, would you want the remains they just found to be tested to see if there was a match? Or would it really matter to you at all? Just how attached are you to the dead?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show October 21, 2006

Special Guests

  • Spencer Burke — Author of A Heretic's Guide To Eternity
    "Christianity needs less religion and more heresy," says this former "Megachurch" pastor, now labeled by many, including himself, as a heretic! "Frankly, I was tired of consuming the resources of the church. I didn't want to just tell people what Jesus said we should do; I wanted to actually go do it with my community." He now lives out his faith with what the Los Angeles Times called "a church with no name"- gathering in a small group wherever the spirit moves them: in his home, garage, at a picnic in the park, or at an art gallery. "People have accused me over the years of not paying enough attention to Scripture, but the truth is, I have these crazy thoughts about love and grace and all the rest precisely because I do read the Bible. And Jesus, as far as I can tell, was the original heretic."

Journey

  • Donny Pauling
    Also formerly known in the porn industry as "Donovan Phillips", Donny was raised a Pastor's son. In the summer of 1997 he began a career as a photographer in the adult entertainment industry. His company produced more than a million pornographic images and hundreds of videos, and Donny's models appeared in publications owned by Playboy, Hustler, Penthouse, and numerous other adult entertainment companies. Donny's porn career ended on Monday, September 25, 2006... the day he invited God to retake control of his life.

Talkback, etc.

  • Gossip... We all do it! But is there ever a time when it's actually appropriate to gossip?
    Is just talking about someone gossip? Only if it's negative? Is it all right to seek advice about a conflict you're in with someone, in order to expedite resolution? Is it okay to talk about someone as long as your motives and attitude are in check and it doesn't become a lifestyle or habit? Maybe this is more about the spirit than the letter of the law! Maybe I just want to gossip and not feel guilty!

  • Legalism... In your opinion, what are some dumb church rules?
    We spoke with Pastor Wayne Boadway from Royal City Baptist Church in Guelph, a church known for it's fairly strict and some would say "legalistic" views on Doctrine and Theology.

  • Should Madonna and husband, Guy Ritchie, have been allowed to adopt David, a 13-month-old boy from Malawi?
    Human rights groups are challenging the adoption, claiming that Madonna used her fame and her donations of millions to an orphanage in Malawi to speed up the normal legal process. Should they have been allowed to adopt David, even though he has a father in Malawi? Would it have been better for him to remain in Malawi with his birth father?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show October 14, 2006

Special Guests

  • Jason Illian
    Author of Undressed: The Naked Truth About Love, Sex, and Dating
    Jason has recently been in the spotlight as "The Virgin" on ABC's Bachelorette. He is a sought after speaker on leadership, relationship and abstinence issues and really connects to students, singles and young adults through his faith, education, work experience, leadership skills, TV personality as well as being a college football star and remaining abstinent.

  • Jason Hildebrand
    Jason is a professional actor, dramatist and performance coach. He has performed in theatre, film and television, and continues to tour the globe with his acclaimed solo performances. Jason also works with organizations, theatre and film companies and educational institutions in various capacities throughout North America and Europe. His current solo performance of "Blue Like Jazz" - an audio visual adaptation of the spiritual quest found in Donald Miller's book of the same name - will be playing at the Oakville Centre for The performing Arts on Saturday, October 21 @ 8:00 p.m. at www.oakvillecentre.ca.

Journey

  • Ron Shantz
    Ron remembers what poverty was like as a preschooler and a teenager. How simple acts of kindness shaped his attitudes and gave him a chance to break the cycle of poverty in his own life, by giving him a strong work ethic and a compassionate heart. Born the youngest of 7 children, Ron was a juvenile delinquent who didn't get caught, skipped a lot of school, and did what he had to, to get the nice stuff other kids had. In spite of a lack of formal education he eventually held a high level position in the corporate world, because someone simply believed in him! After 20 years he left the corporate world and was called into ministry...now the Executive Director of Kerr Street Ministries!

Talkback, etc.

  • What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a "Christian"?
    There are many who refuse to even call themselves a "Christian" and North America seems to be in a general state of confusion as to what a Christian really is. Overall though, would you say that you have a generally positive or negative interpretation of the word "Christian"?

  • Do you think that virgins are more laughed at or respected these days?
    We'll make a few random phone calls and find out what people in Toronto think about virgins, and then get your opinion.

  • If you were asked to go to a Mormon Church for a prayer vigil, would you go?
    Some would say that even entering a Mormon church opens you up to demonic influence. Would you go if you were asked?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show October 7, 2006

Special Guests

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill received international fame following her starring roles with John Wayne in Rio Lobo and the classic film, Summer of '42, not to mention being the spokesperson for Cover Girl Cosmetics for an unprecedented thirty years. Ms. O'Neill has lectured all through the U.S. on her books Surviving Myself, From Fallen to Forgiven, and You're Not Alone in support of healing some of life's deepest hurts. Currently, Jennifer is hosting a one hour special for World Vision and stars in a radio drama for Focus on the Family. By adding these new dimensions to her roster of talents, Jennifer embraces sharing her personal life's experiences with passion, humour and hard won wisdom.

  • Kerri Pomarolli
    Our monthly visit from our very own Hollywood Correspondent!

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  • Brian Aguia Sousa
    Brian Aguia Sousa is a 19-year old who is doing remarkably well now, working with kids and continuing school. Not bad for a foster kid basically abandoned, living on the street and selling drugs. He was a throw a way until he landed at Kerr Street Ministries.

Talkback, etc.

  • Do you think there is racism in the church?
    Have you ever experienced any form or racism in the church? Do you think it even exists?

  • Why are so many men so spiritually pathetic?
    Do you think women are on average, more spiritual? Any tips for men on how to grow up spiritually?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show September 30, 2006

Special Guests

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show September 23, 2006

Special Guests

  • Joni Eareckson Tada
    A diving accident in 1967 left Mrs. Tada a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, unable to use her hands. After two years of rehabilitation, Joni re-entered the community with new skills and a fresh determination to help others in similar situations. Joni wrote of her experiences in her international best-selling biography, "JONI." Her name is now recognized in countries around the world following the distribution in many languages of her biography and the full-length feature film "JONI." She has personally visited over 41 countries and is the founder of "Joni and Friends," an organization accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community.

  • Guy Penrod
    Guy has been embraced by audiences all over the world during his journey as the lead singer for the Gaither Vocal Band. His spirit and energy on-stage, his kindness and sincerity off-stage, are qualities that set Guy Penrod apart as more than a great singer. Guy has also backed up some of Nashville's most well-known country and Christian contemporary singers including: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Larnelle Harris, Garth Brooks, James Ingram, Steve Green, and Phillips, Craig and Dean. He also appeared regularly on TNN's daily television program, Music City Tonight.

  • Ray Mclain
    Raymond Mclain 40+ years of entertaining have taken him to performances in all 50 states, most provinces of Canada, and 62 countries. For 21 years he was of course with The McLain Family Band, and has been featured internationally at thousands of festivals and concert halls, as well as a soloist in over 230 appearances with a variety of orchestras. He's been on The NBC TODAY SHOW, The Johnny Cash Christmas Special on CBS, TNN NASHVILLE NOW, BBC, CBC, and MUSIC CITY TONIGHT.

  • Mike Stevens
    A regular on the Grand Ole Opry, Mike Stevens has performed with everyone in the bluegrass world from Bill Munroe to Jim & Jesse to Raymond McLain with whom he toured Japan in a month long, 11 city gig this past June. A native of Canada, Mike Stevens is a five-time "Entertainer of the Year" winner. This guy is simply one of the best harmonica players in the world!

Journey

  • Marrion
    Marrion works at Kerr Street Mission and is coming armed with story after story of lives changed because of the work of this amazing place. Marrion has a Journey of her own! She lost her own mom while giving birth to Marrion and her twin brother; grew up with a mentally ill adoptive mother and a controlling father who was a Deacon in her church as well as "a proud 33 degree Mason and a Shriner" which brought with it unbelievable spiritual confusion; then Marrion had her unfaithful husband drag her through costly divorce proceedings after he left her and their 4 children under 10! This woman is very qualified to serve at Kerr Street Ministries!

Talkback, etc.

  • Your opportunity to voice your concern for social issues facing Canada today, with one of Canada's leading legal authorities on faith related issues.
    Age of Consent Laws - Same Sex Marriage - Abortion - Three Parents Case - Swingers Clubs - Homosexually Biased School Curriculum - ????? Janet Epp Buckingham (Director of Law and Public Policy and General Legal Counsel for The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada) takes your calls!

  • How important is it for Christians to only listen to Christian music?
    Some feel that Satan is in all "secular" music, while others feel that most "Christian" music sucks. Does it really matter? Do you only listen to Christian music? Why? Do you make your kids listen to only "Jesus music?"

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show September 16, 2006

Special Guests

Journey

  • John Quesnelle
    John was abused by his father, shipped off to foster care & reform boarding schools, then eventually ended up getting involved with a biker gang and found himself in prison. This is the story of a man's life brought to brokenness by the desperate need of his daughter's constant torment. She was nick named "ape girl" because of a severe need for cosmetic surgery. Pride could no longer keep him from reaching out. No money, no food, he couldn't read or write, but John found much more than he bargained for at Kerr Street Ministries in Oakville, Ontario.

Talkback, etc.

  • Masturbation!
    Real life scenario. A Doctor needs a sperm sample for medical reasons from a teenage boy. Should the boy masturbate or not? As a parent, what's your call?

  • Church Membership, is it really necessary?
    I mean honestly, what's the point? Sure you get to vote and you get donation envelopes, but really, what does it matter? Are you an official member of your church? Why or why not?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show September 9, 2006

Special Guests

  • Tony Orlando
    Remember those timeless hits from Tony Orlando & Dawn like, Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Ole Oak Tree and Knock Three Times? Multi Award winning recording artist, Tony Orlando, has done it all. Success in the studio, success on the television and success in the theatre has earned him a well deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Not bad for a kid from New York's infamous Hell's Kitchen. Tony has played to packed arenas and for five Presidents and has performed with numerous Hollywood legends including Jackie Gleason, Jerry Lewis... and all the greats!

  • Winston Blackmore
    Polygamist leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), Warren Jeffs, has been taken off the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List after his recent arrest. Jeffs is accused of being an accomplice to rape in arranging marriages between underage girls and older men as well as having sex with a minor and conspiracy to have sex with a minor. Winston Blackmore, the former FLDS bishop of Bountiful, B.C. who was ex-communicated by Jeffs in 2002, is himself under investigation by the RCMP for having either married or arranged marriages of underage girls. Join us in a rare interview with a man who has over 20 wives and around 100 children.

  • Remembering Steve Irwin
    We spoke with Kerry Evans who is the chaplain at the Australian Zoo - Home Of The Crocodile Hunter! Many are grieving the loss of Steve Irwin and so we certainly want to express our condolences to his wife, Terri and the two children (Bindi & Robert) as well as the rest of the family, friends & co-workers. On ya mate!

Journey

  • Wilma Derksen
    Every parent's nightmare - you're child doesn't arrive home after school! Six and a half weeks later, Wilma and Cliff Derksen's daughter Candace was found in a shed not that far from their home. Her hands and feet were bound. The cause of death - hypothermia. Someone had taken Candace to this shed that Friday afternoon, on her way to school, tied her up and left her to die in the freezing temperatures. Wilma shares her journey through the grief of her 13 year-old daughter's abduction and murder.

Talkback, etc.

  • If you had to choose between "same sex marriage" and polygamy, as far as the government taking a stand against, which one would it be?
    When the suits get back to school in Ottawa, one of the issues Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised to table is Same-Sex Marriages. However, many are pushing for plural marriages to be tabled as well as Triple Partner Marriages! What the?! Which one of these makes your blood boil the most?

  • How far did YOU go?
    What boundaries did you and your spouse TRY to enforce during your dating life? Were you one of those Nervous Nelly's who never even kissed before you got married? And if you're currently dating now... what's up?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show September 2, 2006

Special Guests

  • Jars of Clay
    Steve Mason from the award winning band "Jars Of Clay" joins us LIVE! More than 5-million records later, the music of this unassuming group of college buddies is now heard around the globe. Earning 3 Grammy Awards and nominated 7 times, has proven to the industry, this bands staying power! They've been on... "The Late Show With David Letterman, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, The CBS Early Show and Late Night With Conan O'Brien (To name a few!) and they've been in...Rolling Stone, USA Today, The LA Times, Entertainment Weekly & People Magazine. (To name a few more!)

  • Vicki Norris
    Entrepreneur, Speaker, Television Personality and Author of Restoring Order, Vicki is driven by her passion to teach others how to identify priorities and create sustainable change in personal organizational habits. Instead of simply showing clients how to organize their spaces, she coaches them to discover the causes of disorder that create clutter in the first place. Clients learn to change their thinking and behaviour to embrace organization not as an activity, but as a lifestyle of self-management.

Journey

  • Rhonda Funk
    Rhonda flew up to Toronto, covering her own expenses, to support a lady she had never met before. She performed at a fundraiser for a single mother of two who was dying of HIV/AIDS and Cancer. Her heart was broken for Karrie, as Rhonda herself, has had to live with some pretty tough life issues. She had given up one child for adoption and aborted another, and now, years later, her husband was battling Cancer. In the last few weeks, Rhonda found out that Karrie has been lying to her. There is no HIV/AIDS or Cancer! All those tears, time and money were for nothing!

Talkback, etc.

  • Does it really matter what you wear to church?
    What about bare feet? What about the guy on the worship team who wears disco clothes from the 70's or the girl singing up front who always wears her younger sister's top that shouldn't have gone in the dryer? Should we dress up for Jesus and wear suits & ties or dresses & skirts, or does it really matter?

  • What advice would you give to Karrie or to those who have been hurt by her?
    Karrie is a young mother of two who came on our show earlier this year and shared her story of living with Cancer and HIV/AIDS. Many who were touched by her story, organized a fundraiser for her and gave of their time and money. Turns out, Karrie was lying! What's your response to this news, especially those of you who donated money to her? Should she be held accountable by the law, by those in her life or just prayed for and forgiven?

  • Do you let your kids sleep over at other people's houses?
    Pastors, Priests, Teachers, Strangers, Relatives & Family Members... EVERYONE IS SEXUALLY ASSULTING OUR KIDS! How have you changed the way you watch your kids? Do you sometimes feel that you are an over-protective, neurotic parent?

  • USELESS TV TRIVIA

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show August 26, 2006

Special Guests

  • Sara Dormon — Co-Author of So You Want To Adopt, Now What?
    Sara Dormon is a clinical psychologist who has facilitated adoptions for the past twenty-five years and has walked Ruth Graham (daughter of Billy & Ruth Graham) through the adoption process, during her own daughter's first unplanned pregnancy. This book covers various aspects of adoption, including:
    - How to determine the right timing for adoption
    - Understanding domestic and international adoption and open and closed adoption
    - Deciding between public, private and agency adoption
    - Explanation of the costs, time line and legal process involved in adoption
    - What to expect from the pre-adoption and post-adoption process
    - Personal narratives from adoptive parents, adopted children and birth parents
    - Ways family members, friends and the church can support the adoptive family

  • Kirsten Femson — Author of The Way They Should Go: Timeless Advice For The Teen Journey
    Kirsten is a teenage girl who has had the opportunity to gather wisdom & advice from some of North America's top leaders! Leaders such as; Kay Arthur, Bill Bright, Tony Campolo, Jim Cantelon, Chuck Colson, Nicky Cruz, David Mainse, J. I. Packer, Luis Palau, Charles Stanley, Ravi Zacharias... to name a few!

Journey

  • Susan Moss
    Susan grew up in a family filled with fighting, an alcoholic father, and too many lousy childhood memories. On her father's birthday just a few years ago, her Dad shot himself twice, but didn't actually die for a week. Susan believes that it was during this week that God did a miracle in her Dad's life. What was she going to say at his funeral? What does anyone say when there's been a family suicide?

Talkback, etc.

  • Growing up, who was the person that had the greatest impact in your life as a teen?
    What advice would you give teenagers today? If you had the opportunity to thank that person, what would you say? If you had the chance to be a positive influence in a teenager's life today, what one piece of advice would you give them?

  • Should Christians give children up for adoption?
    If your teen became pregnant, would you rather they keep the baby or give the child up? What if a couple has been married for years and their children are already grown, but now they're faced with the "oops" scenario? Don't you think that as Christians, it's our responsibility to raise these otherwise un-wanted children?

  • Do you have a problem with Bibles being printed with a cover that says "Jesus Loves Porn Stars?"
    has finally found a publisher who is willing to produce these hot-pink and yellow Bibles to be handed out at porn conventions. But is this going too far?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show August 19, 2006

Special Guests

  • Dale Hanson Bourke — Author of The Skeptics Guide to The Global AIDS Crisis
    If Bono from U2 feels strongly enough about this book to hold it up and recommend it to the masses then maybe we should have a look at it as well.

  • Lynne Fenton
    Lynne works with Adolescents and Individuals in a variety of areas including: Suicide, Eating Disorders, Adolescent and Women's Issues, Abuse (Emotional, Physical, Sexual), Self-Esteem, Spiritual Issues, Generational Issues, Addictions, Communication, Conflict Resolution & Anger Management. Today we'll focus on issues surrounding "Self Harm & Cutting."

Journey

  • Krista Sittler
    Krista has visited South Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. She spent 3 months in Vietnam, and travelled through Cambodia and Thailand. This amazing young lady has already had the opportunity to observe, first hand, the suffering of many children in these third world countries... and her heart has been broken! So now, Krista is riding her bike along the Alaskan highway from Whitehorse to Fort Nelson B.C. (1000Km in 10 days!) to raise money for Compassion's community development program called , which provides improved nutrition and access to formal education for the children in Kenya. We'll chat with Krista in the middle of her ride!

Talkback, etc.

  • Do you think that Prime Minister Harper should have at least made an appearance at the International AIDS Conference in Toronto?
    If you listen to the media it would seem that Stephen Harper committed the unpardonable sin. So was it a good move for him not to show up?

  • Should Christian parents provide birth control for their teens... just in case?
    If Christian teens are just as sexual as their peers, (as statistics show) then should we be giving our kids proper access to birth control? Or do you think that providing birth control encourages sexual activity? What would you do?

  • Do you know of anyone who struggles with issues around self harm and "cutting?"
    Therapist Lynne Fenton takes your calls on this complex yet popular issue facing not only our teens but various demographics of our society.

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show August 12, 2006

Special Guests

  • Kay & Rick Warren
    Kay is SO much more than just the wife of Rick Warren, founding pastor of Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose Driven Life. This is a woman who is using her far-reaching influence as a voice for those who are suffering in the world's HIV/AIDS pandemic. Kay Warren is the Executive Director of Saddleback Church's HIV/AIDS Initiative.

  • Meighan Stone
    Bono's One campaign is probably the most powerful lobby group forcing world leaders to actually do something about "the least of these." Today we speak with his representative, Meighan Stone.

  • Rauni Salminen
    Rauni is the Executive Director of the Philip Aziz Centre, a non-profit home hospice providing practical, physical, emotional, and spiritual support for people living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses.

Journey

  • Jane Otai
    Through Jane, we will take a quick look into the eyes of the poor of Kenya! Into the eyes of the least of these... those from the Mathare Valley slums of the capital, Nairobi. Jane has worked as a field supervisor for the Africa Institute of Health and has done considerable research into health issues affecting the slums. She is recognized as an expert in HIV/AIDS issues as they affect the poor of East Africa.

Talkback, etc.

  • Saturday Survey — Now that AIDS has been around for approximately 25 years, do you still think it's God's judgment on man?
    Remember back to when we first learned of HIV/AIDS? Were you part of that group that thought this was God's wrath on gays? So, now what do you think?

  • Will you join us in our attempt at getting 10 African children sponsored, through Compassion Canada?
    If you listen to our show regularly, and apparently more than 100,000 people do every week, than you know we totally give our stamp of approval to Compassion Canada! You know we feel that they are without question, THE #1 Child Sponsorship organization out there... especially if you want to guarantee that the child you sponsor will hear about Jesus! And you also know that many of you have just been putting off the whole, "Sponsor A Child" thing for way too long now! So please join us this Saturday as we attempt to provide HOPE for at least 10 children from Africa! PLEASE?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show August 5, 2006

Special Guests

  • Lou Taylor
    As the President of Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group, Lou is a recognized authority on management in the sports and entertainment world. Some of her clients include supermodel Niki Taylor, Jamie Lynn Spears - star of "Zoey 101" and Britney's younger sister. Lou has also worked with Major League Baseball's Jose Canseco. "I am a strong woman, I am a boss, I am a woman in a man's business, I am married to a Godly man and Pastor, I am a submissive wife." - Lou M. Taylor

  • Ralph Stice
    Author of From 9/11 to 666: The Convergence of Current Events, Biblical Prophecy and the Vision of Islam
    Finally, someone who can give us some insight into the crisis in the Middle East. Ralph will also explain why Muslims become terrorists and how similar they are in their reasoning to you and I.

Journey

  • Zoro
    Zoro is an internationally known rock star, and he's lived the life that comes with it all. As one of the world's most renowned and respected drummers, he has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The New Edition, Jody Watley, Sean Lennon, Philip Bailey, Lisa Marie Presley, among many others.

Talkback, etc.

  • Why don't people like us? Why don't WE like us?
    Macleans magazine reports that, "18 per cent of respondents to a recent poll, felt uneasy in the presence of a Muslim. However, Canadians save their real suspicion for born-again Christians: 31 per cent of Canadians are unhappy merely to meet one! But almost 80 per cent of Canadians, according to the 2001 census, identify themselves as Christian, and that means unease about born-agains comes from within the faith as well."

  • Prayer Requests!
    At the risk of sounding like one of those "Jesus Shows," we just wanted to give you an opportunity to what's on your heart and let all of us join you in petitioning God. No false promises, no plea for financial help, no cheesy trinkets to give away if you send money! Just a promise to ACTUALLY pray for you!

  • Saturday Survey — Do you think Jesus will return within 25 years or less?
    Does the escalation of war in the Middle East lead you to believe that we are living in the "end times?" And if we are, how long have we been living in the "end times" for? Or is this just the beginning of the end? Are you worried or excited?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show July 29, 2006

Special Guests

  • Cindy Morgan
    Cindy Morgan's career as one of Christian music's premier singer/songwriters, began 15 years ago when she came onto the gospel music scene, garnering New Artist of the Year honours during her first year. Cindy spent the better part of a decade touring six studio albums, which earned her several No. 1 hits, including "Listen," "Real Life" and "I Know You" and several Dove Award and Billboard Music Video Award nominations. Her songs have been recorded by such greats as Michael W. Smith, Avalon, Rachael Lampa, Michael English, BeBe Winans, Sandi Patty, Jaci Velasquez, Mark Schultz, John Tesh and Natalie Grant. Cindy Morgan and her husband, author Sigmund Brouwer, live in Alberta, Canada.

  • Bob Leudke
    In 2002, Robert "Bob" Luedke's search for truth led him to research scientific proof for Biblical stories. This quest inspired him to create a trilogy of work, which would launch a new literary genre: the Christian-themed graphic novel (Illustrated Christian Fiction). Now, Bob is more than an artist and a writer, he is also a pioneer. Bob's journey to faith led him to ask, "If solid, scientific evidence of Jesus' life and death exists, why did it take me 40 years to find it? Someone should present this information in a format which reaches younger people, such as a comic book or a graphic novel."... DONE!

  • Kerri Pomarolli
    Our Monthly Visit From Our Favourite Hollywood Correspondent!!

Journey

  • Brian Pengelly
    Imagine a story where a young man grows up gay but is now married and a Youth Pastor! Brian Pengelly is the youth specialist at New Direction Ministries, where he helps teens who are struggling with "Same Gender Attraction" to find a safe place to understand themselves, their Creator and ultimately find support. Having grown up inside the church struggling with homosexuality himself, Brian understands how difficult it can be for young people to find help with this issue. He also helps train the church to deal with the issue of homosexuality with grace and compassion while staying true to Biblical values.

Talkback, etc.

  • The Saturday Survey: Was it appropriate for a Pastor to have baptized an intoxicated man?
    Would you be angry with your Pastor if they did this? Would it still be a valid baptism?

  • Would you want someone who struggles with same-sex attraction to be your children's Youth Pastor?
    Is it any different from a Youth Pastor who struggles with lust? Pornography? Alcohol?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show July 22, 2006

Special Guests

  • Kay Arthur
    Kay Arthur has touched literally thousands of lives through her writing and teaching ministry. A well-known conference speaker and author of more than 100 books and Bible studies, she has a unique ability to reach people in an exciting, effective way - challenging them to change and equipping them to be used in the furtherance of the kingdom of God. Her compassion stems from a life that has been touched by deep tragedy as well as great triumph; and her practicality springs from an openness of character.

  • Brad Jersak
    Author of "Can You Hear Me" and his latest releases "Fear No Evil: Breaking free from the culture of fear!" and "Kissing The Leper: Seeing Jesus in the least of these". Brad Jersak is a pastor, teacher and author from Abbotsford, BC, Canada. He and his wife, Eden serve at Fresh Wind Christian Fellowship and lead a team of seminar teachers whose focus is on "listening prayer" and social justice.

Journey

  • Aaron White
    Aaron is one of those rare followers of Christ who believe that it's our job as "Christians" to actually GO into the world, like one of the most hard core slums in Canada, and live with those people Jesus loved the most... the least! You know you are doing the whole "incarnational ministry" thing right when you actually get fired from a Church for bringing street teens in!

Talkback, etc.

  • What's the dumbest thing you've ever heard someone pray for?
    Winning a talent competition or that your favourite team would win? How about parking spaces or that there be no Police around when you really need to speed? Have you ever prayed for safety when doing something stupid and dangerous, or asked God to help you win the Lottery?

  • Is it irresponsible for missionaries to take their children with them into unsafe locations
    Don't you think that there are too many parents in "full-time ministry" who are screwing their kids up enough, without willingly subjecting them to physical danger?

  • Saturday Survey — Who do you blame more for the un-rest in the Middle East?
    Israel, Palestine, Muslims, Iran, Iraq, Arabs, Terrorists or the USA? And you can't just say, "All of the above!"

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show July 15, 2006

Special Guests

  • Shavar Ross
    Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, and Photographer... Shavar Ross is best remembered as a child actor, who played "Dudley", Gary Coleman's best friend on the hit 1980's television show "Diff'rent Strokes". Shavar, now 34, has been an actor for well over 20 years and has starred in over 100 film and television productions such as Magnum P. I., MacGyver, Friday the 13th: Part 5, Chicago Hope, Designing Women, The Bold and the Beautiful, What's Love Got To Do With It, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Family Matters, and many more.

  • Mark Galli
    Christianity Today's managing editor, Mark Galli, has just released a book attempting to dispel the notion that Jesus of Nazareth was a wimp... "Meek & Mild." According to Mark, the real Jesus was actually "Mean and Wild." He issued stern orders, rebuked people, expressed exasperation and anger, and physically intimidated people... even throwing them out of places. Jesus was a fierce Messiah!

Talkback, etc.

  • THE SATURDAY SURVEY — With over 156 notable TV evangelists and over 2500 radio and television preachers altogether in the US, which one do you like the most and which one drives you batty?
    Oral Roberts & Son / Benny Hinn / Joel Osteen / Robert Schuller & Son / Jack Van Impe / Joyce Meyer / John Hagee / Creflo Dollar / Kay Arthur / Jim Bakker / Kenneth Copeland / James Robison / Pat Robertson / Paul & Jan Crouch / Jerry Fallwell / Jimmy Swaggart / Robert Tilton / Peter Popoff / Ernest Ainsley / The Mainse Family / ...

  • Toronto gets approval for a new Gay radio station but a Catholic station is rejected?? — Is this something worth protesting over?
    Canada's broadcast regulator, the CRTC, has approved a full-time homosexual radio station in Toronto, a city where about 2 million of our 4.5 million, identify themselves as Catholic. This compared to many surveys, which have demonstrated that only 1% of Canadians identify as homosexual.

  • Is the bikini is too skanky for a Christian girl to wear?
    We recently celebrated 60 years of the bikini! But is it appropriate these days, for Christian girls to be wearing bikinis? What about the whole, "If it causes your brother to stumble..." thing? And then there's the whole "Muffin Top" phenomenon! And we don't even want to talk about Speedos or thongs!!!

  • Do you know of someone who has experienced immigration or residency problems?
    Maybe through international marriages or ministry/missionary situations, etc.? Immigration lawyer, Chantal Desloges, is back to answer all of your immigration, citizenship and refugee law questions.

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show July 8, 2006

Special Guests

  • Kelita
    Five time Juno nominee, Kelita, has been through it all. Having been a victim of childhood sexual abuse, losing her alcoholic father to suicide, her mother to terminal breast cancer and an older brother to a heroin overdose, she has made it her music mission to inspire, encourage and give hope to people, challenging them to be honest with themselves, making room for God's power and the love of Jesus Christ to bring emotional, physical and spiritual healing.

  • Ken Sande
    Every church has conflict, some to the point of division. With new denominations sprouting up left right and centre primarily due to unresolved conflict, it's obvious the church needs outside help. Ken Sande, author of The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict as well as Peacemaking for Families is the President of Peacemaker Ministries. He is an engineer and attorney who, since 1982, has used biblical peacemaking principles to help resolve thousands of conflicts, including business, employment, and family disputes; church divisions; and complex lawsuits.

Talkback, etc.

  • If your spouse had an affair could you forgive them?
    Some partners seem to forgive quite easily, in some cases, naively. While others end the marriage immediately. Has your spouse ever been unfaithful? How did you respond? And is flirting a form of unfaithfulness?

  • What would cause you to actually pack up and leave your church?
    Worship & Music Styles - Women in Leadership - Gossip - Weak Leadership - Arrogant Leadership - Moral Failures - Boring Preacher - A Brutal Choir?

  • Do you believe that the earth was created in 6 literal days?
    How important is the 6-day creation theory to your journey of faith? Which is more important to your spiritual health... an accurate Creation doctrine or an accurate End Times doctrine?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show July 1, 2006

Special Guests

  • Don Cherry
    If you're not Canadian, then this man is just too hard to describe! As the host of CBC's, "Coach's Corner" and former NHL player and coach, "Grapes" is known throughout the world of hockey and across Canada for his non-politically correct, "tell-it-like-it-is" approach to every aspect of life! Listen as Canada's Tough Guy shares about tough times, his spiritual life and as always... a few good stories!
    (Originally Aired Dec 24, 2005)

Journey

  • David "Snowy" Olivier
    Two weeks ago, David's mother came on our show and shared her journey. Alison was visiting from Drew's old church in Australia. She has been battling Cancer for a number of years now and was here in Toronto investigating the possibility of receiving healing through the ministry of the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. (Formerly known as the Airport Vineyard, famous for The "Toronto Blessing.") Well now Alison is back in Australia and David is here working at Teen Ranch. How does a teenage boy cope with the reality that his mother may not be around for that much longer? What does this do to his Journey of Faith?

Talkback, etc.

  • Should ministries borrow money and then expect their supporters to help pay it off?
    Does this bother you at all? Shouldn't we be "trusting God" to bring in the money BEFORE we make any big moves? Maybe better fiscal planning and budgetary confines would be a healthier alternative and God just might actually bless this sort of responsibility? Should ministries be in debt?

  • What is the #1 spiritual discipline that helps you grow spiritually?
    Go to church - Read the Bible - Pray - Join a small group...Which one is the most important? Are there any other ones you'd like to share which have helped you?

  • Saturday Survey — Are you happy with the government's proposal to raise the age of consensual sex from 14 to 16? Why?
    Do you think it will really make any difference? Should the government even try to legislate morality in a secular society? If this new law passes, 14 and 15 year olds who want to have sex must do so with a partner who is less than five years older. The gay community is upset (what else is new?) because gay males still aren't allowed to have anal sex until they are 18.

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show June 24, 2006

Special Guests

  • James Loney
    From his four month captivity as a hostage in Iraq, desperately hiding his homosexuality from his Islamic fundamentalist captors as his loved ones awaited his possible execution... to coming home and "coming out", James Loney has been on every news coverage in Canada! This week, he and his partner were awarded the "Fearless Award" at festivities during Gay Pride Week here in Toronto. And to cap it all off, James is claiming that the Knights of Columbus, which finances the Ontario Catholic Youth Leadership Camp where he worked, is shutting down the camp after learning that he was gay.

  • Professor Margaret Somerville
    Ryerson students and faculty members wore rainbow-coloured stickers and clothes protesting against the university granting an honorary degree to McGill University ethicist Margaret Somerville. She is against same-sex marriage but supports gay rights. As she accepted the degree, two faculty members at the ceremony held up a banner saying, "My Ryerson honours equal rights", and others turned their backs in protest. Several faculty members refused even to attend the event. Former guest on TDMS, gay minister Brent Hawkes, said the protest won't stop until the university "rescinds" Somerville's degree! Ryerson's president said the school might not have offered Somerville the degree if it had known there would be such an angry reaction.

  • Kerri Pomarolli
    Our Monthly Visit From Our Favourite Hollywood Correspondent!!

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  • Pastor Brian Bulger
    When was the last time you heard of a Pastor who has struggled for years with issues around being an adult child of alcoholism, co-dependency, sexual abuse & sexual addiction? It's a rare thing to hear a spiritual leader admit to such battles. Today, it finally becomes a reality!

Talkback, etc.

  • How should a Christian ministry respond when they discover that one of their employees is openly gay?
    Should they fire the person? Is this even legal? What if they're just a volunteer? What if they've signed a "code of conduct" upon commencement of employment?

  • "Gay Pride" or "Gay Arrogance"?
    Is it just me or is the whole "gay pride" and "gay rights" thing going too far these days? Doesn't it seem like it's "gay arrogance?" Do heterosexuals feel like your rights are now being infringed upon? Is liberal democracy slowly eroding the rights of the majority? "Freedom of expression" and "equal rights" seems to be rather self serving in the gay community these days.

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show June 17, 2006

Special Guests

  • Mike Singletary
    Former Chicago Bear and Hall of Famer, Mike Singletary, himself a father of seven, feels that families are no different from a business. They need a vision, must deal with change, have to balance the needs of very different personalities, and much more. Mike talks about building stronger families - and offers practical ideas made popular in his book, Daddy's Home at Last.

  • Dr. Grant Mullen
    Medical doctor, seminar leader and author, Dr. Grant Mullen specializes in treating depression, manic depression, anxiety disorders and other emotional & mental disorders. He believes that spiritual and emotional issues are major factors in causing illnesses, believing that doctors must look beyond just the medical and physical aspects and consider the spiritual element in their treatment as well.

Journey

  • Alison Olivier
    Alison is visiting from Drew's old church in Australia. She has been battling Cancer for a number of years now and is here in Toronto investigating the possibility of receiving healing through the ministry of the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. (Formerly known as the Airport Vineyard, famous for The "Toronto Blessing.")

Talkback, etc.

  • If you could say one thing to your Dad before he died what would it be?
    With so many Dads being so unapproachable and uncomfortable with intimate conversations, we thought we'd give you the opportunity to finally say what you've always wanted to say to your Dad, on this Father's Day weekend!

  • Your opportunity to call in and ask questions of one of Canada's premier mental health experts!
    Dr. Grant Mullen takes your calls on various emotional health issues like depression, anxiety and mood disorders.

  • THE SATURDAY SURVEY — Do you believe that a Pastor from Africa was actually raised from the dead?
    A few years ago, a Pastor in Africa was apparently raised from the dead during a Reinhard Bonkee crusade. What do you honestly think about this? Fluky circumstances... Mass hypnotic hysteria... Demonic deception... Or the Almighty hand of God?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show June 10, 2006

Special Guests

  • Tommy Emmanuel
    One of Drew's most favourite guests, Tommy stops in on his way down to BB King's Blues Club in New York city. Tommy has performed alongside hundreds of other musical legends including Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, Sir George Martin, Hank Marvin and Joe Walsh. He's even recorded sessions with Tiny Tim and Stevie Wonder. In Australia, Emmanuel's music and life are legendary. He began playing guitar as a child prodigy at age 4, learning to play by ear without any formal instruction.

  • Marlene O'Neill
    Marlene is one of the most sought-after Southern/Inspirational vocalists in Canadian Christian Music. It is no surprise that Marlene has been awarded 'Favourite Female Artist' of the Canadian Gospel Music Association's Covenant Awards for several years. Most recently she was awarded the 'Favourite Southern Gospel Performer' of the MAJA Awards Association for 2003 and 'Female Artist of the Year' of the same association for 2004. Marlene performs LIVE on the show today.

Journey

  • Ed Tandy McGlasson
    A former lineman in the NFL with the Giants, Jets, and Rams, Ed is currently the Sr. Pastor of Stadium Vineyard in Anaheim, California. Ed eventually entered the ministry after another knee injury ended his NFL career. He has spoken at numerous conferences across the country and around the world, including sharing his testimony at a number of rallies for Billy Graham Crusades. Ed's passion… "Calling fathers back to their children."

Talkback, etc.

  • Is multiculturalism actually the cause of terrorism in Toronto?
    Isn't that the problem with Canada? We're kind, and liberal, and multicultural but in the end… does it really work? Now we're threatened by an enemy, which we have embraced as part of our own society! We'll chat with Mark Kelley, a 15-year veteran of CBC News.

  • Should children be in the church service? If so, for how long?
    Recently, Drew attended a church where the children didn't officially leave until 2

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show June 3, 2006

Special Guests

  • Randy Travis
    With 22 number one hits, 6 number one albums, 5 Grammy's, 6 CMA's, 9 ACM's, 10 AMA's, 6 Dove Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Randy Travis has been a major force in the world of Country Music.

Journey

  • Kelly Crowdy
    Kelly's son Ben has just recently been diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. How does a mother cope with this news, while dealing with her own "family baggage?" Growing up with all the fighting... the poverty... feeling shame and grief because of choices her parents made, and her mother's mental health problems. Then eventually ending up in the foster care system. Not having had the healthy role models to learn from, wouldn't that make you question what kind of a parent you might be? Why so much for one person, God?

Talkback, etc.

  • Ever wanted to ask questions of someone in the Funeral Industry?
    Katherine Downey is here to answer all of those questions you've had about Funerals. From cremation to prices of caskets to the details behind the preparation of the body - folks we'll leave no headstone un turned!
    www.katdowney.com

  • Does a church have the right to publicly reveal a person's private sins?
    We'll get you're your opinion on a court case in Dallas where a member is suing his church for telling people about his private sin with another woman.

  • Would you take a pill if it reduced your sexual desires?
    I don't know about you, but I get so much junk email about pills that will increase my sexual desires... so I got to thinking. What about a pill that would take away or reduce my sexual desires? Would I take it? I mean, wouldn't it be a big help to singles and those of us with lust issues?

  • The Saturday Survey
    Do you think something evil will happen on 06/06/06?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show May 27, 2006

Special Guests

  • Bruxy Cavey
    "What if God Himself were to make a personal appearance on planet earth? And what if He came to offer us an astounding message: that religion has outlived its usefulness, that it is hurting more than it is helping, and that it is time to shut the whole thing down?" Bruxy Cavey is the Pastor of The Meeting House - a church for people who aren't into church.

  • Kerri Pomarolli
    Our Monthly Visit From Our Favourite Sodom & Gomorrah Correspondent

Journey

Talkback, etc.

  • Bruxy & Drew take your calls in a free for all about the North American Church.
    Finally, someone who can take Drew's jumbled thoughts and package them up in a way that makes sense!

  • Are the following ministries REALLY built around occult based doctrines?
    The Alpha Course / Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life / Bill Hybel's & The Willow Creek Church / Eugene Peterson's The Message / Beth Moore / Dr. Henry Cloud / Max Lucado / Tony Campolo / Brennan Manning / Phillip Yancey / Chuck Swindoll. We'll speak with a ministry from the States who are sounding the warning call for all Christians to avoid these ministries.

  • Would you be comfortable having a Pastor who is divorced?"
    DIVORCE... Is it really as bad as Christians make it out to be?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show May 20, 2006

Special Guests

  • Peter Furler
    The front-man for one of the biggest groups in the Christian music scene...
    THE NEWSBOYS!

  • James L. Garlow
    Jim is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, "Cracking DaVinci's Code." In light of the soon to be released Ron Howard - Tom Hanks film, "The DaVinci Code," Jim has come out with an easy to use guide to help us understand exactly what all this "DaVinci Code" stuff is about. Because, seriously, who has time to pour through all the material out there on this topic. Coming In April... "The DaVinci Codebreaker." (Originally aired March 25, 2006)

Journey

  • Amanda Cebula
    Last week was Mother's day. Amanda is a 25-year old single mother whose Doctor has told her that because of the type of rare and aggressive Cancer she has, Amanda probably won't be around to celebrate many more Mother's Days!

Talkback, etc.

  • One last time... Any final comments on this whole DaVinci Code thing?
    Well it's finally here... the DaVinci Code movie. Will you see it Friday? Give us a call and tell us what you thought... or are you one of those Evangelical boycotters? What's with this obsession?

  • Have you read Tom Harpur's, "The Pagan Christ?"
    Dr. Stan Porter, President of McMaster Divinity, has co-written a book debunking the ludicrous claims of Tom Harpur. He and co-author, Steve Bedard, will take your calls about, "The Pagan Christ." Apparently, the historical Jesus never literally existed and there is no extra-Biblical evidence to counter these claims!

  • The Saturday Survey — Should Benny Hinn need body guards?
    Do you see anything wrong with a great man of faith such as Benny Hinn, needing 15-20 armed bodyguards everywhere he goes? PRUDENT or PARANOID?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show May 13, 2006

Special Guests

  • Ruth Graham
    No stranger to pain, Ruth Graham, who of course is the daughter of Billy & Ruth Graham, brings a transparent and Biblical perspective to her journey of faith that took her through her husband's infidelity, her depression, divorces, going back to school at 40 and a variety of life changing events in the lives of her teenaged children.

  • Gloria Gaither
    The better half of the world's most famous Gospel Family! Married for more than thirty years to singer/songwriter/ businessman Bill Gaither, their union has produced over 600 songs, 60 recordings, numerous awards, a dozen musicals, a collection of books, three children, and four grandchildren.

Journey

Talkback, etc.

  • As we do every year... it's time to call in and brag on your mom!
    Get your mom to listen this Saturday, then surprise her by calling in!
    (No matter what kind of relationship you have with your mom these days, please stop whatever you're doing right now and give your mom a call and just tell her how much you appreciate her. Will you do that for me? Cause I don't have a mom to talk to anymore and I waited 'til it was too late to say the important things to my mother. Don't wait for Mother's day to get here to do what's right... Talk to her today, not just when it's Mother's Day!)

  • Are mothers more important than fathers?
    If a couple gets divorced, why do the courts tend to automatically side with the mother? Do you think mothers make better single parents than fathers?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show May 6, 2006

Special Guests

  • Kathy Troccoli — Christian Recording Artist, Author & Speaker
    This talented Italian girl from New York has come a long way since her musical debut in the 80's... But Kathy remains one of Christian music's most loved artists. And it sounds like she's finally singing the kinds of songs she was made to sing!

  • Amy Hammond Hagberg — Author of How Do You Know He's Real - 34 Celebrity Reflections on True Life Experiences With God
    This inspirational book includes stories from Kirk Cameron, Charlie Daniels, Gloria Gaynor, John Schneider, Billy Ray Cyrus, Gary Burghoff & Ricky Scaggs!

Journey

  • Neena Saloiya
    One of the most recognizable stories is Jesus healing the blind. So how does a blind Christian cope when life isn't always fair!

Talkback, etc.

  • What can the church do to get the young adults back? Should they do anything?
    Would you recommend your church to someone in their 20's?

  • Have you ever prayed for healing and it didn't happen?
    Are you frustrated with un-answered prayers? How do you deal with it?

  • How are you feeling about Mr. Harper as our Prime Minister these days? Is he still the right man for the job?
    With his decision not to lower the flag in Ottawa to half-mast after every soldier is killed... Insisting upon no media presence during the return home for our boys killed in Afghanistan... And now his first budget..! We make a call to Ottawa journalist, columnist and political analyst Lloyd Mackey. He's also the author of "The Pilgrimage of Stephen Harper."

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show April 29, 2006

Special Guests

  • Amy Grant
    Probably one of the purest voices in the business, Amy Grant seems to be coming into a season of renewal, feeling like her best song writing is yet to come. With years of chart topping hits, America's "Sunday School Sweetheart" suddenly became the bull's eye of church gossip when she started singing "normal" music, and then again when her marriage to Gary Chapman began breaking down. We'll find out how Amy Grant's new life is these days with her children and husband, Country Music sensation, Vince Gill, being her priority.

  • Scott & Bethany Palmer
    Money arguments remain today's number one cause for divorce! Now, the dynamic husband and wife financial-counselling team of Scott and Bethany Palmer offer practical guidance on disarming financial time bombs in their new book... "Cents & Sensibility; How Couples Can Agree About Money"

  • Kerri Pomarolli
    As TDMS "Special Correspondent" reporting from Sodom & Gomorra, Kerri brings us up to speed on the GMA Awards in Nashville, Tom and Katie's baby, Britney Spears...and all the Hollywood happenings!

Journey

  • Marcella Cross
    Marcella is a young woman in her 20's whose body is slowly shutting down from M.S. But she is so much more than that! This is one amazing woman whose incredible story you will not want to miss.

Talkback, etc.

  • Is the King James Version really the ONLY translation of the Bible we should be reading?
    We have a quick chat with Pastor Perry F. Rockwood from the "People's Gospel Hour" who feels that the KJV is the only way to go!

  • Shouldst thou readest thine King James Version ONLY?
    Noweth and hitherto, we taketh thy calls!

  • Should baby boys be circumcised or not?
    A bit of a touchy topic... Some say it honours God and is a hygienic benefit, while others say that that we're hygienic enough in the West and that God really doesn't give a rip if we snip the tip!

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show April 22, 2006

Special Guests

  • Michael Burgess
    Whether before Queen Elizabeth or Mikhail Gorbachev, Michael's pure tenor voice has melted the hearts of thousands around the world, but non so much as during his breath taking performance in the hit musical "Les Mis!" Michael Burgess Performs LIVE!!

  • Tri Robinson
    Over hundreds of years, the church championed the beauty of God's creation, demonstrating in many ways how it points to the Creator. However, over the last century, the evangelical church has let the value of caring for creation slip away. In Saving God's Green Earth, author and pastor Tri Robinson makes a compelling case for the biblical precedence behind environmental stewardship and shows the church what it can do about this eroding value.

Journey

  • Crystal Andrus
    Crystal is one of Canada's most dynamic health experts! Fitness competitor, health club owner, personal trainer-to-the-stars, author, and even a mother-of-two! And what a spiritual Journey she's been on. So hey! It's spring and let's face it… we're all fat! Let's finally do something about it! Let's take care of the temple, people!!!

Talkback, etc.

  • Do you think we're making too much of a deal about environmental issues or not enough?
    Why is it that when Christians who care about the environment go on conservative talk shows, they get ripped apart and not supported? Why is the environment predominately a Liberal issue? Isn't it the Bible believing Christian who is especially supposed to be a "good steward" of God's creation? Then why do we hardly ever hear messages on this in church? Hey, if the conservative evangelicals won't do what's right, don't get all stupid about the Liberals or New Ager's taking up the slack!

  • When was the last time you had something "supernatural" happen to you?
    Sometimes our Faith weakens... sometimes hearing these stories help to strengthen us.

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show April 15, 2006

Special Guests

  • LuAnn Burger
    Luanne's husband, Anthony Burger, died suddenly of a massive heart-attack during a piano performance, on Wednesday evening, February 22, 2006 aboard a Caribbean cruise, as it sailed in the Atlantic Ocean. He was on board with his wife LuAnn, Bill & Gloria Gaither, many of his Homecoming friends and more than 1500 passengers, doing exactly what he loved best, playing the piano. He was only 44 years old. LuAnn very kindly agreed to share with us her very personal journey of grief!

  • Narrow Road
    They've played the Grand Ole' Opry in Nashville and have won numerous CGMA Awards... and today, they perform LIVE! Three guys who have been writing, singing and playing for over 25 years. The unique vocal harmonies of brothers Gord & Mark Stevenson and cousin Darren "Digger" Leck, mixed with some of the finest musicians in Canada... man these guys are good!

  • Billy Wilson
    Rev. Wilson has been appointed as the Executive Officer for the Azusa Street Centennial and Interim Director of Centre for Spiritual Renewal, the ministry, which is spearheading the Azusa Street event. Rev. Wilson is working alongside Pentecostal leaders worldwide to draw believers together for a dynamic spiritual "experience" of a lifetime at these meetings in Los Angeles scheduled for April 25-29, 2006.

Journey

  • Mark Stevenson
    In January, Mark and his wife Joanne were out on their snowmobiles doing what they love. Tragically, Joanne was hit by a car and killed, leaving behind Danielle (3), Rebekah (7) and Courtney (8). How does a family recover and survive something like this? You'll be amazed at the response of these amazing girls!

Talkback, etc.

  • Should new verses be added to the Bible?
    The BCTAF - "Biblical Clarification Through Amendment Foundation" - spearheaded by Christian leaders, wants to add three verses to Scripture to clarify misconceptions and confusion about debates within the Evangelical church. The three issues BCTAF are pushing forward, pertain to the way in which we aid the poor, regional church priorities and drinking alcohol. (Sit back and enjoy this remarkable piece of satire! Isn't this the underlying message behind what a lot of the Christian agenda? Don't we add to the Bible in so many ways?)

  • WHY JESUS?
    It's Easter! Why do you believe Jesus is who he said He was? Do you really believe that following Jesus is the right way to do life? WHY JESUS? (Why is it that people had such a hard time answering this question?)

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show April 8, 2006

Special Guests

  • Donald Miller
    Author of... "Blue Like Jazz," "Searching For God Knows What," "Through Painted Deserts" and his latest, "To Own A Dragon." His candid, often hilarious writing on life, faith and meaning has attracted a devoted cult following! This guy gets it!

  • Hiram Joseph
    Performs LIVE! Join us as we catch up with one of the sweetest voices in Canadian Christian Music! (Sorry about the sound quality during Hiram's songs... he literally blew the mic away! What a POWERHOUSE!)

Journey

Talkback, etc.

  • Should couples stay together just for the kids, or should they face the music and just divorce?
    There seems to be a growing trend towards couples staying together for the sake of the kids. Are you and your spouse doing this? When they get old enough, are you planning on divorcing? What age do your children need to be, before the damage and impact becomes "minimal?" If you're in a "loveless" marriage, do you think God wants more for you?

  • Does swearing bother you? Do you swear casually?
    Would you say something to someone who was swearing around you? Do you use words that were considered swear words 20 years ago but aren't today? Which swear words offend you and which ones don't? (How the heck are we gonna do this friggin' topic on the stinkin' radio?)

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show April 1, 2006

Special Guests

  • Mark Lowry
    Mark has been making people laugh, cry and think for over 26 years. He's been singing publicly and recording albums and videos since age eleven. In 1988, Mark was offered the baritone part in the Gaither Vocal Band. He remained with the Vocal Band for 13 years, and Mark's antics on stage with Bill Gaither were an instant hit with Vocal Band audiences and their comedy became the highlight of the evening. Listen as Mark shares about the recent loss of his good friend, Anthony Burger, and how he is also recuperating from his own motorcycle accident.

  • Kerri Pomarolli
    Maybe you've seen her acting on television and film, doing her stand up act in clubs or you've seen her on The Tonight Show or Comedy Central, Lifetime, Fox or ABC... who cares. Now she's on our show! We laughed until it hurt... even if we were so rudely interrupted by her NEW husband, comedian, Ron McGehee!

  • Michael Jr.
    Michael Jr. is one of the top comedians in North America. In addition to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Michael has also performed on Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show, A&E's "Night at the Improv", and live at the world-famous "Comedy & Magic Club" in Los Angeles, where all the great comedians perform... Jay Leno, Ray Romano, and Michael Richards ("Kramer" on Seinfeld).

Talkback, etc.

  • Most embarrassing moments!
    We always love hearing people's most embarrassing moments, unfortunate circumstances and situations of torturous misery! The more therapy needed, the better! We even gave prizes out to the ones that made us cry with fits of laughter! (Man we're sick puppies huh?)

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show March 25, 2006

Special Guests

  • Dr. John Maxwell
    A cutting edge entrepreneur, best selling author, and dynamic speaker, Dr. John Maxwell has cultivated an extensive following among the most highly respected and influential business leaders across the globe. He has communicated his leadership principles to Fortune 500 companies, the United States Military Academy at West Point, and sports organizations such as the NCAA, the NBA, and the NFL. John has authored more than 30 books with more than 7 million copies sold! Including... Thinking for a Change, Running With the Giants, Leadership 101, Attitude 101, The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day, Failing Forward: Turning Your Failures into Stepping Stones for Success, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, and The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.

  • James L. Garlow
    Jim is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, "Cracking DaVinci's Code." In light of the soon to be released Ron Howard - Tom Hanks film, "The DaVinci Code," Jim has come out with an easy to use guide to help us understand exactly what all this "DaVinci Code" stuff is about. Because, seriously, who has time to pour through all the material out there on this topic. Coming In April... "The DaVinci Codebreaker."

Journey

  • Brenda Rutledge
    Brenda has experienced the life of a Pastor's wife! She has experienced both the highs and the abusive lows of being married to the church's "Bull's Eye!"

Talkback, etc.

  • Will you watch the Ron Howard & Tom Hanks film, "The DaVinci Code" or will you boycott it?
    Some people are saying that Christians shouldn't see it, some people are saying they should actually see another movie that week (because that's what Hollywood will notice) and still others are saying that Christians should see it so that we're able to engage in conversation with those in our circles who might be confused by this movie's fictional message!

  • Do you know of a pastor who has been abused by their church? How about their wife or kids?
    We hear story after story of pastors being hung out to dry, over-worked, abused by "Board Members" or congregants, their wives gossiped about and the kids expected to be perfect little angels! Why does this happen? How can we stop it? What can we do to protect or encourage our pastors? Has it happened to you? What have you done for your pastor lately?

  • Should the U.S. Government step in and save the life of an Afghani Muslim who converted to Christianity?
    Isn't this the country that Americans rid of the Taliban because of its religious oppression? Isn't this the country where American's have spent at least $70 billion to establish a free democratic government, and it cost American's 300 American lives and 800 casualties? And now they want to execute a man for becoming a Christian after he saw other Christians caring for his own countrymen. Or should the Yanks just stay out of it?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show March 18, 2006

Special Guests

  • Dr. Rick Fowler
    Does your spouse suffer from ADD? Is this affecting your marriage? Dr. Rick Fowler, is the author of ten books, including "Honey, Are You Listening?" and "Too Busy to Live". He is the executive director of the Prestonwood Counselling Centre in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fowler's professional experiences include 16 years in two outpatient clinics, and he has taught at two universities as a professor of psychology, athletic director, and head basketball coach. Most recently, he has been featured on Dr. Dobson's "Focus on the Family" broadcast.

Journey

  • Marty Angelo
    A former major music industry executive who worked and partied with the great names of Rock n' Roll - Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, John Lennon… just to name a few, Marty got caught up in the whole sex, drugs, booze and crime thing of the 70's and 80's until finally he was busted for using and selling cocaine! Man... what a story this guy has. And it's all in his book called, "Once Life Matters - A New Beginning."

Talkback, etc.

  • Does God love homosexuals or does he want to destroy them?
    After last week's show we got an email from a self proclaimed “Prophet to the nation of CANADA” who spoke the Righteous Right Hand of his GOD, be against Drew and his radio program. He feels that the Bible is clear that gays & lesbians should be stoned! We still say that God made them and God loves them… what say you?

  • Do you think that "street preachers" do more harm than good?
    When you walk through the city, are you embarrassed by the loudmouths for Jesus? Or are you impressed by their boldness?

  • Are short-term mission trips really worth it?
    VISION TV PRESS RELEASE - "Every year, as many as four million North American Christians travel to developing countries on "short-term missions." They visit for a week or two, work with the poor, spread the gospel, and return home feeling the warm glow of Christian fellowship. It's idealistic, admirable and - according to some experts - almost completely useless. In a special two-part documentary report, March 20 and 27 at 10 p.m. ET, the VisionTV current affairs series "360 Vision" looks at the short-term mission phenomenon, and finds out why many people in developing nations wish that missionaries would just stay home. Critics charge that most of the money spent on missions goes to pay for hotels and airfare, and that the poor benefit little from these flying visits."
    To find out more, we speak with 360 Vision's Kevin O'Keefe!

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show March 11, 2006

Special Guests

  • A. Larry Ross
    Billy Graham's latest book "The Journey" has just been released! Larry Ross, who has been Mr Graham's spokesperson for the last 25 years, gives us the inside scoop on how Mr. & Mrs. Graham are doing these days and shares his insight on Mr. Graham's latest book. Listen to some very special words from Mr. Graham at the end of our chat with Larry Ross!

Journey

  • Nancy Heche
    Family therapist, Nancy Heche, joins us to talk about the recent death of her daughter and how this has impacted her own spiritual walk as well as her estranged relationship with her other daughter, Hollywood actress Ann Heche, whom you may remember from her many films as well as her lesbian affair with Ellen DeGeneres.

Talkback, etc.

  • Should gay or lesbian students be expelled from Christian Universities?
    Should Christian Universities engage gay activists in dialogue or not even give them the time of day? Jacob Reitan explains to us the reason for the protest rallies at various Christian Universities and Colleges, which discriminate against gay and lesbian students. In other words, gays and lesbians can go there, they just can't be gay or lesbian. Like this weekend for example, they were arrested at Liberty University, because big Jerry Falwell warned that they would be arrested if they stepped foot on the campus.

  • Is it OK for a Christian to go out on a date with an un-believer?
    We're talking, just one date! It just seems that there's a definite shortage of quality Christian guys and members of Christian singles groups seem to play so many games... so what's wrong with going out on just ONE date with someone who hasn't quite landed on the same spiritual path as you... YET! Anne Sharp joins us briefly to talk about her dating life! Anne is an independent publicist with 17 years of experience in corporate marketing & PR with major international companies such as Toyota, Sony Pictures, and Disney. She left her position as Vice President of Marketing & PR at a Los Angeles-based software company to promote Christian organizations... and she's SINGLE!

  • Would you go to a dead police horse's funeral?
    Recently, a Toronto police horse was killed in the line of duty and almost 1500 came to the service... children skipped school and people took a day off work! A little while ago in Dallas, people were OUTRAGED when Police shot and killed a Gorilla who escaped from the Zoo and mauled 3 people including a 3-year old. What's the most you would pay the vet to fix your pet? Are you one of those nutcases that put animal's rights over humans? Do you think "Sparky" will go to Heaven? (This segment proudly sponsored by PURINA... where one person's pet becomes food for yours!)

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show March 4, 2006

Special Guests

  • Chuck Norris
    What comes to mind when you hear the name Chuck Norris? Action movie star from such films as Lone Wolf McQuade, Missing in Action, Delta Force, Sidekicks, The Hitman and Firewalker. Television star on his long-running CBS television series, "Walker, Texas Ranger". Martial Arts instructor to the Stars, with students like Steve McQueen, Bob Barker, Donnie & Marie Osmond and Priscilla Presley. But did you ever think you would associate Chuck Norris with "fiction author?" His latest book, "The Justice Riders" has just been released!

Journey

  • Terry
    Imagine being married for 26-years when all of a sudden your husband informs you that he hasn't loved you for years and that he's leaving. Just over a year ago, Terry was faced with this scenario. Listen as Terry shares how she's coping with this ultimate rejection, her new life as a single, and what's happened spiritually as a result of this new reality!

Talkback, etc.

  • Do you think there are people who are so evil that they just need a bullet?
    The only thing that will help them is the death penalty or maybe a sound beating from Chuck Norris. Are you in favour of Capitol Punishment?

  • Should a divorced Christian get married again?
    Isn't remarriage going against God's Word? Aren't we justifying it because of our own selfish desires... Loneliness, sexual intimacy, a fresh start and chance for new love? Or is there total freedom in this issue?

  • Do you have to get baptized in order to get to heaven?
    Is Baptism necessary for Salvation? How do we interpret this in light of Mark 16:16 & Acts 2:38?

  • What's the best book you've ever read?
    For all you super-spirituals... Aside from the Bible!

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show February 25, 2006

Special Guests

Journey

  • Mayor Hazel McCallion
    First elected mayor of Mississauga ON in 1978 Mayor McCallion is now in her 10th term. Under her leadership, the city has not had to borrow money since 1978 and is currently debt-free. In 2004, she became a finalist for the title World Mayor, joining some 50 mayors from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. Then on December 5, 2005 Mayor McCallion became the runner up to the Mayor of Athens, Greece! Of the innumerable awards bestowed upon this woman of integrity, the one she is most proud of happened November 18, 2005 when Mayor Hazel McCallion received the "Order of Canada." Not bad for a woman who just celebrated her 85th birthday with her good friend, Jazz Legend... Oscar Peterson!

Talkback, etc.

  • Should gay & lesbian couples adopt?
    What if the choice was between putting the child into foster care or into a home with a long-term, committed, loving gay or lesbian couple?

  • Is there any spiritual reason why we shouldn't donate our organs?
    Have you signed your organ donor card? Would you accept a body part even though you knew nothing about the person it came from?

  • Do you think a child under 5 can really become a Christian?
    What do you think is the earliest age a child "gets it?"

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show February 18, 2006

Special Guests

  • Skip Prokop
    As the founder of the legendary Canadian rock band, "LIGHTHOUSE," Skip and the boys brought us such timeless hits as "Sunny Days" & "One Fine Morning." Lighthouse was one of the first eclectic bands to use a symphony of strings, horns, percussion and the sounds of '60's rock! They were indeed, Canada's version of "CHICAGO!"

Journey

  • Barry Adams
    Barry is the author of "The Father's Love Letter"... a world - wide phenomenon helping millions finally get the fact that our Heavenly Father loves us 100% unconditionally. It's a letter written from your Father's point of view... TO YOU! Expressing His relentless, unconditional love and unreasonable forgiveness! It's a compilation of bible verses from both the Old & New Testaments that are presented in the form of a love letter from God to the world.

Talkback, etc.

  • Do you buy into the "prosperity doctrine?"
    Does God really want you to own a large house, nice cars and a yacht? If you get sick, is it really as a result of "un-confessed sin" in your life? Can someone please explain this?

  • USELESS TELEVISION TRIVIA!
    The MOST requested segment on The Drew Marshall Show! (Gives you an indication of the calibre of our callers!)

  • Drew's Community Corner!
    Every week we get emails from people wanting to announce stuff on our show. Well we just can't do that. Aside from the fact that it makes for incredibly boring radio, people outside of our listening area just don't give a rip! So we put this segment together to take care of all those requests at once. But it's way too boring to put it up online!

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show February 11, 2006

Special Guests

  • Dr. Walt Mueller
    As Founder & President of "The Centre for Parent/Youth Understanding," Walt Mueller has worked with teenagers and their parents for over 30-years. During that time he has come to realize that there is a widening cultural-generational gap that needs to be closed. On one side stand parents and adults, many puzzled and scared by the rapidly changing world of children and teens. On the other side stand children and teens longing for parents and other significant adults who are willing and able to help them through the confusing maze of today's youth culture, leading them to an emotionally and spiritually healthy adulthood.

  • Ken Dick
    Ken serves as the President of FTC Canada, originally founded in the States by Larry & Francis Jones. Their goal... simple. "Feeding hungry children in Canada and around the world."

Journey

  • Shannan Parker of "The Parker Trio"
    A few weeks ago, Shannan's husband, Warren, was killed when a driver hit him as he stood outside their tour bus. Shannan has agreed to share her journey of grief... even though her loss and hurt is very, very fresh. (Please pray for Shannan, Warren's family and all those close to the Parker Trio.)

Talkback, etc.

  • Ever wanted to ask an ex-Jehovah's Witness why they left the organization?
    Peter Mosier was a previous guest on our show who grew up in a Jehovah's Witness family, then came to the realization that what he was being raised to believe wasn't standing up to scrutiny. Subsequently, he put together a fantastic website, simply showing primary resource material (stuff JW's say about themselves and their beliefs) then highlighted various points of interest... things to make you say "Hmmm!" The WatchTower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania sued Peter, seeking a reported $100,000 in damages and a court order to silence the website. Well, they achieved their goal... they silenced Peter's website! But another one popped up!
    Peter Mosier takes your calls!

  • Should a parent ever kick their teenager out of the house?
    Is this something that a "good Christian" parent should do? Could you do it?

  • Now that Stephen Harper is our Prime Minister, what would you like him to do first?
    What is your top priority for our new government? Same sex marriage, abortion legislation, cut the GST, keep his promises, daycare?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show February 4, 2006

Special Guests

Journey

Talkback, etc.

  • Is it right to get angry at God?
    Have you ever been so angry at God that it shook your Faith? This week, Drew lost a good friend in a snowmobile accident... a young mother of 3. Two weeks ago, another friend of his, lost his wife to Cancer... another young mother of 3. WHY?
    (Dedicated to the memory of Joanne Stevenson & Nancy Boschman.)

  • How are you feeling about everyone apologizing for the Muslim cartoons?
    The US, British & Danish governments, and even the independent paper are all saying sorry. Do you think that an apology is in order or is the Muslim community over reacting yet again?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show January 28, 2006

Special Guests

  • Mike and Harriet McManus
    As the founders of "Marriage Savers," Mike & Harriet are helping churches and communities cut their divorce rate and raise their marriage rate! They have helped the clergy in 200 cities adopt a Community Marriage Policy, an agreement across denominational lines, to make marriage such a priority in their churches that divorce rates actually fall! Their work has attracted national media coverage including CBS, ABC World News Tonight, CBS "48 Hours," and NBC Nightly News. Marriage Savers also has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, TIME, Newsweek & The Washington Post. Mike McManus is frequently called upon an authoritative source on marriage and relationships as well as ethics and religion and has appeared on MSNBC, Fox, BBC, CBC, Oprah, and the O'Reilly Factor.

Journey

Talkback, etc.

  • How are you feeling about the Federal Election?
    Were you pleased with the results? How do you feel about Stephen Harper as our next Prime Minister? Were you shocked that Belinda Stronach got back in? Were you surprised at just how blindly Liberal Toronto really is?
    Special Guest - Janet Epp Buckingham, Director of Law & Public Policy for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada

  • Is marriage worth it?
    Seriously! Is marriage something you would recommend to your single friends? Do you wish you were single again? And if you're single... are you sure you wanna do this?

  • WHAT'S YOUR ADVICE?
    What should a parent do if they catch their teenager masturbating? How would you approach this very "touchy" subject? Is masturbation a sin?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show January 21, 2006

Special Guests

  • Rev. Eugene Rivers
    As President of the National Ten Point Leadership Foundation, Rev. Rivers is tauted as "The man who saved Boston!" He has appeared on CNN's Hardball, NBC's Meet the Press, PBS's The Charlie Rose Show, and has been in publications such as Newsweek, The New Yorker, The New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe! He has lectured at numerous Universities, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Calvin College. Rev. Rivers recently met with the Mayor & Police Chief of Toronto to discuss a way forward amidst the recent rise in crime and gun violence in one of the most multicultural cities in the world!

  • Curtis Sliwa
    The Founder & Leader of The Guardian Angels also recently visited Toronto. In a city weary of more bloodshed, following a record-setting year in 2005 for gun related homicides, Curtis Sliwa and the Guardian Angels are still finding resistance from city officials and police.

Journey

Talkback, etc.

  • What do you think is the #1 reason for the escalating violence in our major cities?
    Is there anything we can do or is it just inevitable? Do we need the Guardian Angels? Do you even think it's that big a deal or has the press just made this their "flavour of the day?"

  • What's your advice?
    We recently got an email requesting prayer from you folks, about a very tricky situation. Other than asking you to pray for this woman, we sought your advice! She finds herself wanting to not live together with the father of her child because he is not a follower of Christ and she is struggling spiritually. He is refusing to do any pre-marriage counselling and has told her that he doesn't want to marry her just yet. What do you think she should do?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show January 14, 2006

Special Guests

  • Aaron Neville
    This tough, tattooed man with the voice of an angel, oddly enough, has been strongly influenced by every woman in his life... Mother, Grandmother, Aunts, Wife, and even Bette Midler & Linda Ronstadt! With one of the most recognized voices in the business, Aaron Neville has won 4 Grammy's and has recorded albums in every genre, from Gospel to Country to Jazz!

Journey

Talkback, etc.

  • If someone feels that God is going to heal a person who is only weeks away from dying, should they tell that person, or would it be better to just keep it to themselves?
    Doesn't it seem that too many people use the whole... "God told me to tell you..." thing, only to find out later that they must have "misheard" God?

  • Who do you think won the recent National Leader's Debates?
    Did you watch? Do you care? Do you think Stephen Harper might actually become our next Prime Minister?

  • Is it possible for someone to be a genuine follower of Christ and also believe that all gods are one?
    Do you question someone's Christianity if they believe that people of other Faiths will go to Heaven?

Right-click here to bookmark or copy a link to this show January 7, 2006

Special Guests

  • Mr. James Brown — Soul Brother #1! The Hardest Working Man in Show Business! Mr. Dyn-o-mite! The Minister of The New Super-Heavy Funk! The Godfather of Soul!... that's all we need to say!
    In a recent interview, Mr. Brown told Canadian radio personality, Drew Marshall, "I have a real story. At 72-years old it's like I've lived five life times! I was born dead. The midwives delivered me and threw me aside for 30-minutes. Then my great aunt, who raised me, picked me up and spanked me. I cried! Someone said I cried, "Please, please!" However, Mr. Brown only recently made the decision to return to the Faith of his youth as he began to take stock of his life. When asked directly by Drew Marshall about his spiritual journey and when it all began, Mr. Brown replied, "It was happening all the time, the same thing with you and everyone. We just fail to recognize it. But I got really into it, I guess, when I got to be about 62." In quite possibly the longest interview ever given by Mr. Brown, he speaks openly about his being "born again." Not only has he been born again spiritually, some might argue that Mr. Brown has been reborn physically... through much plastic surgery. Brown explained, "I've been born again. God made me born-again, born again by the spirit. And then man, through God's forgiveness and mercy on me, made me look like the way I do today. At 72, I look like I did when I was 37. I'm not bragging on me, I just look in amazement. I'm not bragging on me, I'm bragging on God!" Through all the fame and incredible success, Mr. Brown is the first one to give credit to God. And it's not just an "award show - credit to God," but done with genuine humility and a sincere understanding of God's hand on his life."My soul looks back and wonders how I got over. I got over because He carried me over. I didn't walk over myself; it's like 'Footprints In The Sand'. Nobody can fill my shoes because God won't let them." The man born with two Biblical names, James Joseph Brown, said that Psalm 37 is his favourite part of the Bible and that he particularly admired the patience of Job. Mr. Brown thinks that if he were to be one of the Prophets, he would be Moses, because when God finally used him for great things, "...he was a shepherd boy. I was a shoe shine boy!" At the end of this incredibly intimate conversation in which Mr. Marshall asks specific questions about a topic Mr. Brown very rarely talks about -- his spiritual life -- the Godfather of Soul closed with prayer. "Thank God tonight for this meeting. Thank God for this involvement. Thank God for me being able to testify and tell my side to the people who know where I came from. I feel like Will Rogers, Father. I've never seen a person I didn't love. I've seen some people I don't like because they don't follow the ways of You. But thank God for this time. Thank God for what You've done. I love my country, I love my fellow man, I love everybody's country because the world is the place that You sent me Father and wherever I go, it's Your place. You've made me a home everywhere I went. Thank You for this time... In the name of the Lord - Father, Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen."