In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the pleasure and privilege to speak with historian and author Iain Provan, a retired professor from Regent College who now consults and lectures through his company The Cuckoos Consultancy. I met Iain at his lecture series on the History of Christianity, a course timed perfectly with my journey of faith. Iain shared insights into the importance of understanding history and how entrenched Christianity is in world history that extends into modern day. He explained how historical perspectives shape our current worldview and faith while exploring the profound implications of artificial intelligence and the importance of Christian reflection on big questions. He also spoke on the need for improved education in understanding history and our current technological challenges. Pick up his book Cuckoos In Our Nest. You can find Iain at www.iainprovan.ca.

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had occasion to again speak with Jon Balzer, father, entrepreneur and mover. Our first conversation was in audio format, Episode #10 of the podcast. In that episode, Jon told the story of how he and his wife adopted two boys, but he could only go so far with what he could say. In this heartfelt conversation, Jon shared the full story of his and his wife’s extraordinary journey in adopting twin boys after a decade-long wait, highlighting the events, emotional challenges, and profound lessons learned along the way. Discover how perseverance, faith, and an unexpected miracle transformed a family and redefined what it means to be a parent. To know more about Jon, or if you’re looking to move, you can find him at www.fraservalleymovers.ca.

In this episode of Better Than Not, I had the privilege of a second conversation with investigative journalist and publisher of The Bureau, Sam Cooper. Sam revealed the deeply interconnected issues plaguing Canada—from organized crime and government corruption to land disputes and international influence. Much of what Sam shared in Episode #111 has proven to be accurate. Sam spoke on how these covert threats threaten Canada's sovereignty and on the escalation of organized crime groups including Mexican cartels, Iranian networks, and Chinese triads that operate in Canada. He underscored the importance of citizen awareness and civic engagement in safeguarding Canada's sovereignty encouraging citizens to stay informed, question narratives, and consider how global influences quietly shape our local communities. To know more about Sam, read his book Wilful Blindness and follow his work at www.thebureau.news.