A naturally reasonable mind with a passionate heart that wants to bring everyone together under the banner of Truth. So whether you hate God or love him, I'm trying to nudge you closer or at least get you some answers! From hating to understanding, from understanding to accepting, from accepting to loving, and so on, I'll go through the hardest (and easiest) topics because we deserve to know the truth from a safe space. My goal in being exhaustive, leaving no stone unturned and breaking it a ...
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Beyond Our Borders is a series of conversations with Atlantic Canadians who are impacting the world. Your story has made an impression on us as well as our communities within and outside our borders. We are looking for personal stories —your journey to prosperity and impact; inspiration; highly practical tools; tactics and strategies that can help our listeners create a life of positive impact—personally and professionally.
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Is Terrence Howard changing the science world?
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A little off topic but I'm so interested in the themes of what is going on because of Terrance Howard doing his science thing. exposing the science community for it's hypocrisy and greed The fallacy of thinking science can answer "Why?" He's the apex of the metaphor of the Flat Earth Theory The church has gone through the skepticism that the scienc…
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MOST REVIVALS BACKFIRED and Here's why...
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Every church prays for revival but haven't we learned from history? and don't we know that good things that last forever, take hard work and a lot of time? We should pray for manageable growth and proportional workers to tend the ripe fields. The majority of churches have passive members in them, imagine if we were active in loving God and loving o…
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This was a sermon I preached to my Youth Group in July. We ponder the question: what does it mean to follow Jesus? what do we give up? why would we give it up? What do we get in return?Av Nelson de Mello
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I know I'm late to the party. But maybe it's deeper than you realize... at the same time, it's not that deep. I don't think they're being intentionally malicious, perhaps just distastefully ignorant. For example, did you know that there are many bodies of literature that make the comparison of Dionysus and Jesus? Are my points valid? let me know!…
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Are You in Charge of Your Decisions?
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Are you free to choose? Has your story been plotted out by an author? Perhaps both... We'll go through various ideas and theories to tackle this problem. Two main theories surround tackling the proverb "Man Makes Plans, but God Determines his Steps" and an idea that is original to me... The Spectrum of Freedom... come find out what all of this mean…
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For some reason, I have had to deal with most emotional problems under the sun... Here we talk about perfectionism, it's grip and how sucky it is to live this way. I also go on a rant about how greed is the root of the de-beautification of everything good in this world. All in only 10 quick minutes!Av Nelson de Mello
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This is about as real as I can get... I think.. what should I go deeper on or talk about? Here I talk about the three times I got burned by the church. What this means is that people in the church, whether leaders or congregants, acted in an abusive, destructive or at least a hurtful manner. The three are: My dad's old theology, a messy situation w…
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CHRISTIANS AND TRANS ARE THE SAME!?
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I have so much compassion for the people who don't belong and I've spent a lot of time praying and wrestling with scripture to understand: Why?.. Here I only scratch the surface of what I've meditated on in regards to the LGBTQ community. All we can do is go deeper and get more nuanced to what's going on. I compare Christians to Trans by this one t…
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Tyler Simmonds - Filmmaker/Public Speaker
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In 2016, the Huffington Post named Nova Scotia’s Tyler Simmonds one of the “10 inspirational people under 30 you should be following on Twitter.” An artist and advocate, he is using his voice and talents to create a safe space to discuss mental illness, he encourages vulnerability and how that can be a source of healing and power. His message is re…
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Lisa Drader-Murphy - Fashion Designer
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I have so much respect for Lisa Drader-Murphy not just as an international fashion designer but also as a savvy businesswoman with an inspiring work ethic. Tune in to this episode of Beyond Our Borders to find out how she has pivoted during our global crisis. We cover everything from when she first started to much needed hair cuts! Highlights: - “P…
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Trent McClellan - Comedian: This Hour has 22 Minutes
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I couldn’t stop giggling in this interview! One of my absolute favorite conversations with the very funny and talented comedian Trent McClellan. One of the stars of CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, not only is he funny he is also incredibly gracious, kind and down-to-earth. Trent talked about his early days and how he had to “develop a sense of resi…
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About 25 years ago, the injury, rehabilitation and release of an injured robin set in motion what would eventually become a beloved global television series and—one woman’s mission to reconnect humans to their natural world. I’m talking about the inimitable Hope Swinimer and the critters in the global television series Hope for Wildlife that have c…
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Ellie Black - Canadian Olympic Gymnast
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She is the first female gymnast from Nova Scotia to go to the Olympics. She’s been described as a “superstar in the world of gymnastics,” and “Canada’s top gymnast.” Of course I am talking about Ellie Black. After the 2016 Olympics in Rio she ranked 5th in the world and became the most decorated Canadian female gymnast after the 2019 Pan Am Games i…
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Rhy Waters and Jonathan Burns - Podstarter
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Listen up! Have you ever thought about starting a podcast? Do you already have one? Or, do you just like listening them? My guests in this episode of Beyond Our Borders are the funny and dynamic Rhy Waters and Jonathan Burns. Digital serendipity brought them together and they have joined forces to take the podcasting world by storm. Podstarter is t…
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What are you most grateful for? That is the question that award-winning journalist and author Janice Landry poses in her latest book, Silver Linings: Stories of Gratitude, Resiliency and Growth through Adversity. 15 inspiring Canadians across five provinces tell their personal stories of gratitude through tragedy, pain, loss, and trauma. Two highly…
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I first met film and television producer, Karen Wentzell when she spoke on a Women in Film & Television (WIFT-Atlantic) panel. I was struck by her poise, insight and generosity in sharing her knowledge. She is behind such critically acclaimed hits as the comedy series Seed, the history-making CBC series Diggstown and of course the show that changed…
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Tom Ryan is taking the literary world by storm in the young adult fiction genre. His first novel Way to Go, was chosen as one of the most important works in the history of Nova Scotia. Born and raised in Cape Breton he still considers NS the perfect place to live and spends a few months there every year. Authentic, insightful and talented and so so…
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I had a great conversation with Leadership Coach, Andrea Janzen. She is authentic, honest, insightful and at times refreshingly raw about her own vulnerability and the universal fear zone of “impostor syndrome”. She has developed tools and strategies to take you from fear and inertia to writing down your goals and checking them off as you achieve t…
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Singer. Songwriter. Poet. Lennie Gallant has captured our hearts with 13 albums over the last three decades and has collected numerous awards and accolades along the way. Recently, he was awarded the Order of Canada. Golden Nuggets: •Find out who in his family with “a big heart for the underdog” inspires him to this day and how that shows up in his…
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Brenda Saunders/Todd - CEO Dress for Success
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Brenda Saunders/Todd is the CEO of Dress for Success Halifax, a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic independence for all women. Brenda has committed her life and career to advancing women in our society. She was recently appointed to the Dress for Success International board of directors that includes power women such…
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Custio Clayton - Candian Olympic Boxer
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Guess who I got to interview? Custio!!!! Yup. The undefeated welterweight boxing champion Custio Clayton who represented his home community of North Preston, Nova Scotia and Canada on the world stage in the 2012 Olympic Games. Humble, gracious and sweet. (Make no mistake though he can knock you out in seconds, he has 11 knockout wins under his belt…
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Jennifer Gillivan - IWK Health Centre Foundation
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Jennifer Gillivan is the celebrated President & CEO of the IWK Foundation. Since 2012 she has driven unprecedented results for the organization. She is also so much more. She is a respected leader in Canada, a community builder and a champion of women and children. Smart, kind, humble, innovative and funny (humour style coming from her Irish roots!…
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Episode 5: Tareq Hadhad, Peace by Chocolate
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In the blink of an eye, an air strike blew up Tareq Hadhad’s idyllic life in Damascus. He and his family lost everything. Forced into the role of refugee he refused to be a victim and always looked at what he could do or contribute in the moment for a better tomorrow. Articulate, incredibly bright and always a source of inspiration he sits down wit…
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Episode 4: Brittany Pickrem, Brand & Design
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You may not know her name but chances are you’ve see her work. Brittany Pickrem is THE branding expert. Locally she’s worked on brands like the a International Jazz Festival and the IWK Children’s Hospital . Globally she’s worked with Lionsgate Entertainment and on The Wendy Williams tv show. She talks to me today about the do’s and don’ts of brand…
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Episode 3: John Wesley Chisholm - Arcadia Entertainment
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John Wesley Chisholm’s company, Arcadia Content has produced hundreds of hours of television worldwide, including the beautiful gift of a show, Hope for Wildlife. He shares film industry insight; what most budding filmmakers get wrong when seeking funding; and the four crucial elements he looks for in a story. Golden Nuggets: -Change creates opport…
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Episode 2: Saeed El-Darahali, SimplyCast
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Saeed El Darahali arrived in Canada with his family at the tender age of 12 and he didn’t speak any English. At 14, he became a first time entrepreneur selling cotton candy. By 17 he enlisted in the military to give back to his country. Today he is a globally recognized top tech CEO. His company SimplyCast, is one of the world’s first multi-channel…
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Listen up! Especially all ambitious, driven women out there who are living with purpose and who desire to create a positive impact. Eleanor Beaton is this week’s podcast guest and you don’t want to miss it. She is an internationally recognized women’s leadership and business coach, a sought after keynote speaker and all around rock star! Below are …
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