Les meilleurs podcasts Blue Skies (2025)

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Walking a pop-up painted labyrinth 1:44

2d ago1:44

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Walking a labyrinth is an activity that like jogging, bicycling, or swimming, allows us to get into a state of mind that psychologists call the “zone” or the “flow.” This psychological space is the present moment, and it is temporarily apart from concerns about the future and regrets about the past. It is a space for recovering a sense of balance i…

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Trade in the Trump Era 50:45

21d ago50:45

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Erin is joined by the Hon. Ed Fast, the MP for Abbotsford and former Trade Minister who led the Harper government’s ambitious trade agenda. They talk about Ed’s work on growing markets in Europe and Asia and the global shift away from liberalized trade to more managed trade given US-China relations. They also tackle issues like the Foreign Investme…

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The Great Canadian Pension Debate 1:00:33

7M ago1:00:33

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In this episode of Blue Skies, Erin is joined by Jim Leech, former CEO of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and a well-respected voice on business issues, to discuss the current debate about whether governments should mandate public pension plans like the CPP to invest more in Canada. They explore the development of the 'Canadian Model' for pensio…

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Discussing Art Therapy with Carrie Sandman 13:20

9M ago13:20

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Tom Flanagan interviews Carrie Sandman of Sandman Art Therapy in Warren, RI. Art is therapeutic on multiple dimensions. We are able to express some of our feelings and concerns with art when we do not have the words or understand the feelings that are complicting our lives. Loss of loved ones, life changes, and daily pressures can contribute to anx…

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Canada in the Age of AUKUS: Talking Foreign Policy with UK MP Alicia Kearns 37:49

9M ago37:49

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MP Alicia Kearns, the Chair of the United Kingdom's Foreign Affairs Select Committee, joins Blue Skies to discuss the AUKUS alliance, the war in Ukraine, the Balkans, China and the need for democracies to stand against foreign interference. The conversation with MP Kearns provides an interesting view on geopolitics and how one of Canada’s closest a…

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NATO is 75 44:24

9M ago44:24

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Erin is joined by Robert Baines, the President of the NATO Association of Canada to discuss the importance of the NATO alliance as it marks 75 years of providing peace and security for its members. They discuss the role of Canada in the alliance and how NATO helped usher in the post-WWII era of prosperity and opportunity. They also discuss risks fa…

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Canadian Values in a Challenging World 59:43

10M ago59:43

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Erin is joined by long-serving Liberal MP John McKay to talk about his decades of work on international development and defence issues in the House of Commons. Ahead of the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto, they discuss the impact of Canada's new law to help prevent forced and child labour from being part …

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Blue Skies on the anniversary of the war in Ukraine 5:31

11M ago5:31

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A special Blue Skies to mark the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Hon. Erin O’Toole gives his quick take on the war, and explains why it’s time to reconfirm support and counter the complacencyPar Erin O'Toole

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The Nuclear Renaissance: Part III 52:53

11M ago52:53

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Blue Skies returns and continues its series on the important role of nuclear energy in our economic and environmental future. Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, joins Erin to discuss his own nuclear ‘conversion’ and how his advocacy is educating Canadians and changing the public policy debate. They discuss Canadian ind…

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Occupational and Physical Therapy _ Schilkowsky 10:59

1y ago10:59

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Tom Flanagan interviews John Schilkowsky, Clinical Director at Pappas OPT. Pain is a very subjective experience. Chronic pain and acute pain have different psychological effects. Think of how a subtle search for tooth pain can come into focus when a conversation turns to dentistry. If one anxiously seeks to find a source of a pain, in part to expla…

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God’s Wrath S3E29 16:52

1y ago16:52

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Is God’s wrath unfair? I will try to clear up any confusion about this issue.

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Is America at the crossroads of freedom or tyranny? 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

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Is God trying to get your attention? Is Vivek Ramaswamy a good pick ? What is Christian Libertarianism?

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The testing of our faith in our religiously pluralistic world S327 31:58

1+ y ago31:58

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Why is our faith tested ? Why do we need to be on guard and alert ? What is the risk posed by Hinduism in America? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/survival-course-for-orthodox-christians-no-6-new-consciousness/id1594439768?i=1000541267484

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Thoughts on the Oliver Anthony Viral Video and the Future of America 14:26

1+ y ago14:26

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Don’t get discouraged .

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The "Unseen Realm": Getting to Know the Supernatural Power of the God of the Bible 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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https://youtu.be/2QM7anD5vSI Watch the Movie here. Can we understand God without the Holy Spirit? No! So why do so many churches leave out the Holy Spirit when they talk about knowing God? God is supernatural, we are natural. We have to understand and worship him by the spirit within us. This is not mystical, it is what the Bible teaches. This epis…

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The Nuclear Renaissance: Part II 1:05:26

1+ y ago1:05:26

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Before finishing up as Durham MP, Erin interviewed two leaders to talk about the continued growth of nuclear for Canada’s lower emission future and the tremendous innovation and economic activity across Canada. He welcomed Bill Walker, President of the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries as well as Rory O'Sullivan, the President of Moltex w…

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My Experience Switching to Visible Wireless and why I don’t recommend it 23:31

1+ y ago23:31

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Have you ever switched cell phone carriers? I hope you had an easier time than I did. Here’s my story of fighting two factor authentication to get to a chat tech and learning a lot about the need for redundancy.

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Freedom from fear, shame, and guilt for Christians S3E22 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

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Are you a Christian but still struggling to trust God ? This is for you. https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2023/07/07/freedom-from-shame-and-guilt-and-judgmentalism/

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Cities in Crisis: One Mayor’s Journey to Make a Difference 59:28

1+ y ago59:28

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Erin is joined by Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter to discuss the rising challenges facing cities in North America with addiction, mental health and homelessness levels peaking along with public frustration. Dan speaks about his own struggles with addiction and homelessness and how he tries to bring compassion alongside the leadership needed to make tough d…

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The Dangers of Financial Illiteracy S3E22 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

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How financially literate and responsible are you? Are you saving for retirement? Or have you believed in magical thinking or myths about money, such as that social security will take care of you, or you just hope you’ll be able to survive somehow ?

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Morals: Evidence for a Creator S3E21 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

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Why do people have morals? Did Moses copy the Code of Hammurabi? Would evolution produce morals? Are we saved by morals ?

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Blue Skies on the High Seas: The Battle of the Atlantic with Ted Barris 53:45

1+ y ago53:45

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Historian Ted Barris sat down with Erin to talk about his new book covering the longest WWII battle - the Battle of the Atlantic - and Canada’s contributions to this critical battle that forged the foundation of the North Atlantic alliance we know today. Canadian heroism and perseverance as told in “Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory”.…

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The Influence of Hinduism in America S3E20 48:12

1+ y ago48:12

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False religions Wikipedia Hare Krishna ISKCON https://www.hinduismtoday.com/magazine/april-may-june-2009/2009-04-the-new-age-cycles-back-to-india/ Christianity is incompatible with Hinduism

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Why you should take Vacation Bible School seriously S3E19 22:34

1+ y ago22:34

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Volunteering for VBS is fun! But it’s also a very important job. Here is some encouragement and tips for those who work with children at VBS.

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The Idolatry of Pride S3 E18 25:32

1+ y ago25:32

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It’s Pride month. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/stonewall-milestones-american-gay-rights-movement/

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Relaxing Acoustic Freestyle Guitar Music 8:30

1+ y ago8:30

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https://youtu.be/ghmGTaaJe_0 A beautiful freestyle set by my son .

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Moloch and AI and the Grand Delusion S3E17 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

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Time to choose your team. The battle is about to start.

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What atheists don’t want you to know about science ! S3E16 19:17

1+ y ago19:17

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Is the science settled about the origins of the universe? No! In fact , new and not so new evidence makes the theory of evolution very unlikely.

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Christian Parenting: passing down your faith S3E15 18:41

1+ y ago18:41

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In today’s pluralistic world, it’s difficult but even more important for Christian parents to share their faith with their children from a young age. Here are some age appropriate tips.

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The West Still Wants In with Gary Mar 54:10

1+ y ago54:10

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Erin is joined by the Hon. Gary Mar, CEO of the Canada West Foundation to take economic priorities for western Canada. A former Alberta Minister, Diplomat, Business and Thought Leader, Gary shares his perspective on the role Canada can play in global energy and food security and how respect for western interests will help build a strong and prosper…

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Love Means Sharing Your Faith: Evangelism in Post-Christian America S3E14 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

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Will you warn your friends and neighbors about the penalty of sin and the coming judgment or will you be quiet?I think many people really don’t understand ‘the gospel’. I pray that this will inspire you to do your own studying so you can be ready to share your faith with others. Don’t be silenced or cancelled by the fear of the woke mob.…

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The Nuclear Renaissance: An Opportunity for Canada 44:04

2y ago44:04

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Erin is joined by James Scongack, Executive Vice-President at Bruce Power. James shares his perspective as a corporate leader in this renewed interest and understanding about nuclear energy and its importance to our climate change goals. They also discuss the innovative private sector approach at Bruce Power and how the industry is regulated. They …

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We need to regulate AI and fast! S3E9 25:27

2y ago25:27

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My first attempt at a video podcast. I discuss various aspects of the current state of AI, including OpenAI ChatGPT, and the possible dangers of GAI in the future, from a non-expert's perspective. I wrongly stated that GAI is generalized AI, I meant GENERATIVE. Note: I recorded this a few weeks ago. Today 3/29/2023 Elon Musk and many other scientis…

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Will 2023 be known as the Year of Uncertainty? Current Events Roundup March 2023 S3E11 42:37

2y ago42:37

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I'm back! Today I discuss the many things happening in the world and America, such as extreme weather, China, the economy, bitcoin, and that we can still trust that God is in control . Keep loving and praying! https://youtu.be/76Q9ldiqNNU Elon Musk signs letter about pausing AI.

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The Magic of Breathing - Hannah Oxley 11:03

2y ago11:03

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Tom Flanagan of Blue Skies RI interviews Hannah Oxley of Oxley BreathWork to introduce friends and famliy with anxious loved ones to the practice of breathe control. There are a variety of forms of breathe control and also a range of understandings about breathe control. Hannah will share experiences from her practice to address interests in encour…

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Why is Gnosticism so popular ? 19:56

2y ago19:56

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Gnosticism has been growing as an alternative religion for quite a while but it has really taken off in the past 10 or so years. You can see gnostic influences in media and even in Christian culture and preaching. What is it that people are attracted to?

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What Christians Need to Know about Gnosticism 26:44

2y ago26:44

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Gnosticism is rising in popularity, along with other divergent Christian-sounding beliefs. Here is what you need to know.

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Go woke , go broke! How to stop the Marxist takeover of America S38 30:58

2y ago30:58

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We know things are bad right now in our government and economy, but what can we do ? Is it too late ? No! You can make a difference. https://www.forbes.com/sites/betsyatkins/2020/06/08/demystifying-esgits-history--current-status/?sh=6045073e2cdd https://www.unpri.org/about-us/about-the-pri https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/woke-capitalism-the…

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Tory Turmoil Across the Pond: Lord Daniel Hannan Chats UK Politics 43:21

2y ago43:21

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Erin welcomes Daniel Hannan, a member of the UK House of Lords and a well-known conservative commentator. They discuss the last few years of upheaval in the UK Tory party and the challenges of governing in a pandemic. They also touch on the Labour Party's lead in the polls and public views towards Brexit six years after the UK voted to leave the EU…

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Animal rights extremists S3E7 46:21

2y ago46:21

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What’s the difference between caring about animals and wanting to them legal rights? What does the Bible say ? Is it morally wrong to eat meat?

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Monism : Truth exchanged for a lie S3E6 32:06

2y ago32:06

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Have you accepted lies as truth ? Listen to this info-packed episode and then decide .

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Posthumanism : the latest threat to your child and humanity S3E5 40:14

2y ago40:14

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You’ve heard of critical race theory , but have you heard of Posthumanism? Educate yourself and please warn others! Transcript and links can be found on the blog .

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Saved by grace alone S3E4 46:23

2y ago46:23

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How an immature Christian grew in her faith by discovering Reformed theology and salvation by grace alone. NOTE: Sorry it's a little louder than usual because I used a different recording setup. You might want to be ready to adjust your volume.

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The War in Ukraine: An Update 54:39

2y ago54:39

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Erin welcomes back Canadian-Ukrainian military expert Ihor Kozak for an update on the war in Ukraine. Ihor discusses Ukraine's successes in taking back territory, and explains why supplying tanks and other equipment will be critical to withstanding Putin’s offensives this spring. They also tackle the issue of Russian trolls and the Kremlin’s disinf…

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Christian Zionism, anti-Semitism, and Critical Race Theory S3E3 43:26

2y ago43:26

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A big topic and a big episode!

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National Defence in Uncertain Times 29:29

2y ago29:29

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Erin was a guest on Canadian Defence Review’s podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on the changing global security balance and the need for Canada to have a more strategic approach to defence and our role in the world. They discuss the war in Ukraine, cyber warfare, the Arctic and a range of challenges the Canadian Armed Forces will face in the fu…

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GMO people and the ethics of CRISPR gene-editing S3E2 38:03

2y ago38:03

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Scientists are hard at work looking for ways to use the Crispr technique on humans . But what about the ethical questions?

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Hope for 2023 and Beyond! Resolutions and God’s Will S3E1 41:30

2y ago41:30

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Happy New Year! Let’s talk about the Christian way to set goals and be transformed by the renewing of our minds by trusting in God’s ability and seeking His will for our lives.

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Generational Political Change with Tasha Kheiriddin 1:00:24

2y ago1:00:24

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Erin welcomes well-known Conservative commentator Tasha Kheiriddin for a discussion on the impact of demographic change on Canadian politics and how Millennial and Gen Z voters are already starting to drive the policy agenda. On issues like housing, inclusion, climate change and many others, these voters have different views from the Baby Boomers a…

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How to “hold space” as a Christian and a Christmas miracle S2E30 37:24

2y ago37:24

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What does it mean to “hold space” and how can Christians hold space and why should we ? The podcasts I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xI0tdotEuHbdMafDPzC4Z?si=zOHAS0RAR3-dXUMkKxU1yA and https://open.spotify.com/show/37hqtZBUW4bbFAvBlsPEs3?si=O-wJ5pk7SkuR6dwpTeUKLQ

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