Global terrorism and our neighbours (Episode 1820)
Another tragic terrorist attack at a place of worship. Fifty innocent Muslims slain at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The alleg…
Another tragic terrorist attack at a place of worship. Fifty innocent Muslims slain at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The alleg…
Carrie Wilkens, PhD, and author uses the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) method to give loved ones communication strateg…
Cell phones are virtually extensions of our arms, and devices like Amazon Echo, Amazon Alexa, or Google Home are common household companions…
BELONGING AND COMMUNITY - We all need it! But when many of us began stepping out of our physical communities and into the online digita…
Fake news and online hatred has the government reeling and social media giants scrambling. The world's savviest techies gather at the lar…
"Get a good education," have always been word to the wise, but as we've seen in the U.S. college admissions scandal, some parents will do …
Recent flooding in New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec tested who we are as neighbours. As governments called states of emergencies, hundre…
War, poverty, famine, drought, violence. These are only some of the heartbreaking tragedies facing us. But it's the children who suffer th…
A bloody Sunday at another place of worship. This time, a terrorist attack in several places throughout the island of Sri Lanka. Three ch…
Few tragedies stop us in our tracks like the destruction of ancient art that comforts us. The world looked on in horror as the roof and s…
It evokes anger, protests and passion like few other issues facing us. There's a lot of noise to cut through - and where we even begin our…
A stunning decision in Quebec as the government introduces new legislation to ban religious symbols - worn by certain public employees lik…
More than 750 deaths - so far - in the wake of Cyclone Idai that rampaged Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi in Africa. It's one of the wors…
Tragedy in Ethiopia. Eighteen Canadians die in a plane crash that killed 157 people. We pray for the loss in this community. And, does pr…
This week on Context: Shocking revelations in Ottawa as the Prime Minister is implicated in political interference on the criminal prosecuti…
Yemen is experiencing a humanitarian crisis after years of a brutal war that has left the Yemeni people on the brink of famine, and living i…
How can we protect sexual abuse happening in churches and sports organizations? Melodie Bissell from Plan to Protect helps companies put p…
In the wake of news reports and actual charges against nearly 400 Southern Baptist Convention leaders accused of sexual misconduct of 700 …
In an era where coverups, lies and abuse of power are called out, it's time for it to stop - and for those abused within the church to beg…
Before Colton, there was Caelan. And unlike The Bachelor, this relationship didn't happen in exotic locations halfway around the world. You…
Researchers are pushing for the Government of Canada to start releasing marriage and divorce rates almost a decade after the numbers sto…
"We cannot prevent loneliness; loneliness is a natural part of life." Dr. Ami Rokach has been studying loneliness for over three decades…
Hollywood has its own ideas about love, marriage, and romance, and the digital revolution has changed dating, marriage, and committed rela…
Tensions continue to mount between Canada and China over Huawei CFO, Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the U.S. Wanzhou has been under house …
Phil Robertson received an urgent call to help Saudi teen Rahaf Mohammed after her passport was seized by Saudi officials when she lande…
THIS WEEK ON CONTEXT - RUNNING FROM RELIGION Saudi teenager, Rahaf Mohammed fled from her country - and her religion - claim…
In November 2018 – Alberta’s health minister, Sarah Hoffman, received complaints about Covenant Health and its refusal to allow patients eut…
The new docu-series, Surviving R. Kelly has resurfaced allegations against R&B singer R. Kelly that he sexually abused children. The do…
The migrant crisis has become politicized with a lot of rhetoric from both sides of the debate. Molly Thomas and Lorna Dueck take viewer fee…
The U.S. government is at a standstill as President Trump is not backing down on getting $5.7 billion approved for the border wall to deter …
Tonight on Context - a look back at the stories that resonated with us this season. From how Canada's faith communities felt about the legal…
Syrians are facing a tough winter as many are still relying on food packages and struggling to make ends meet for basic necessities like hea…
Canadians are generous supporting charities through donations and volunteering. Charity lawyer Mark Blumberg gives Context his tips to make …
Do you ever walk away from watching the news and feel really down? Does one person at a your work or in your family spread negativity? Po…
This week on Context - spreading the joy of Christmas... literally! As the stress of the Holiday season shopping builds, the mounting pr…
Alberta has seen a steady decline in the province's economy after oil prices dropped dramatically 5 years ago. Known as the "head office"…
Two major issues of discontent are facing Albertans. Five years ago, oil in Alberta was trading at over $100 a barrel. Today, it's selli…
It all started with a couple of drinks at a party. Clark Umengan was married and working as a nurse in Vancouver B.C. when he was out with s…
Sheila’s son was found in a Tim Horton’s washroom. He was dragged outside onto a snowbank where a good samaritan saved his life. Sheila’s…
Nearly one million Rohingya refugees are living in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh with no promise of safely returning home t…
A special re-airing of Molly Thomas and Greg Howes travels to the largest refugee camp in the world - Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. Don't miss …
Atheist Gretta Vosper stays on as United Church minister after the denomination settled a "heresy trial" with the minister who doesn't belie…
The worst wildfires California has ever seen. Thick, chocking, black smoke stretches across hundreds of thousands of acres. People driven fr…
More than 8 in 10 people identify with a religious group worldwide. How do those beliefs affect a world in crisis mode? We see famine in Yem…
A mass shooting at the a synagogue in Pittsburgh. Sabbath will never be the same at the Tree of Life synagogue after 11 innocent people were…
"God carried us through." As Karen Christians, Semula's family were targeted by the Myanmar military and forced her family fle…
Molly Thomas goes to the largest refugee camp in the world. Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh is where over one million Rohingya Muslims have fled a…
Eugene Peterson, best known for authoring the Contemporary Language Translation of the Bible called “The Message” has died at age 85. In …
Deep down, we all know what's not good for our bodies, and still our vices seem to control us. With recreational weed now legal in Canada…
By Susan Ponting and Richard Landau No, the sky won’t fall, but many say a seismic shift will happen in our culture as weed is set to be so…
It’s not every day a rock legend’s musical voyage of Dickensian proportions comes to life right before your eyes on Broadway, but that’s wha…
More than one-million displaced Rohingya refugees who are stateless are jammed into a Bangladesh refugee camp. The situation is dire. This i…
By: Katrina de Schiffert Many women dream of finding their perfect white dress for their wedding day. But today's wedding indus…
Same sex attraction in Christianity – how do we hear both sides? Two events were held across the street from each other on the weeken…
One year ago today Las Vegas was changed forever when a mad gunman open fired on country music fans at an outdoor concert. 58 people wer…
Context's Tech Correspondent, James Kelly from FaithTech explains.
Environment Canada confirmed today that six tornados touched down in parts of a neighbourhood in the Ottawa, Gatineau area. Photos of th…
“The persecution of Christians is increasing in China, and we need to pray for our brothers and sisters.” ~Bob Fu, President and founder…
Molly Thomas has this exclusive interview with Trinity Spartan head coach, Barret Kropf - a good friend of the Humboldt Bronco's head coach,…
By: Katrina de Schiffert Citizens of the Carolinas were once again urged today to evacuate if they have not yet done so. …
By Katrina de Schiffert and Susan Ponting The satellite pictures from the Deimos-1 of the spreading B.C. wildfires are devastating. …
As our country continues to be enveloped in a serious opioid crisis, members of a governmental body gathered yesterday in Toronto to discuss…
By Katrina de Schiffert Millions of people around the world are commemorating the life of an American war hero an…
By Anson Liski and Susan Ponting The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup... Awful, disgusting, horrifying, si…
August 14, 2018 - Langley, B.C., An incredible turn of events at Trinity Western University as its board of governors announced their decis…
From our partners at Global News Alliance - August 14, 2018 An unshakable faith. "At a time when you need the help the most, you're leas…
Khartoum, Sudan, August 6, 2018 Chances are you didn’t hear too much, if anything, about the recent peace deal signed by the president of…
By Meagan Gillmore A memorial erected earlier this year to commemorate inmates who have died while in custody at Elgin Middlesex Detention …
By Joseph D’Souza "We must worry less about our public image and more about getting justice to women who have been sexually exploited by ch…
By Anson Liski With files from Susan Ponting The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative (CCPA), reports that 87 families in Canada are r…
Thai missionary, Kris Pagan lives just five minutes away from the Tham Luang cave where the 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach were found a…
MIGRANT AND REFUGEE CRISIS RISING From Toronto’s Mayor, John Tory, pleading with the federal government to send urgent assistance, "Not j…
Lorna Dueck speaks with broadcast journalist Elizabeth Vargas about her documentary Cults and Extreme Belief, and how her faith plays a cent…
Canada’s Supreme Court rules 7-2 – denying accreditation to Trinity Western University law school – citing discrimination of LGBTQ students.…
What exactly is digital sin? Context Host and YESTV/Crossroads CEO, Lorna Dueck asks Prof. Marcel O'Gorman of the Waterloo Critical Media L…
There's a complex, high tech tug of war going on for our attention. How do we go about searching where the right voices are in the hundreds …
The images are devastating. British Columbia's farming economy in the central and southern interior is at risk - The rescues are dramatic.…
Prince charming is officially off the market! Royal wedding fever has once again hit the world! The prince and soon-to-be princess were visi…
Samaritan’s Purse needs volunteers who are willing to mobilize to help our fellow Canadians. Find out how you can help in this interview ...…
What do today's young women want? There are miracles, blessings, and obstacles of motherhood to be sure - but are 'kids' and marriage what t…
The complexities and miracles of the strongest bond we'll ever have - without our mothers we wouldn't be here of course; but are the rapidly…
Canadians are reeling once again - this time - an unimaginable tragedy in Toronto - the killing of 10 innocent people, ploughed down indiscr…
"Tell them we're human," said a Rohingya refugee to the Hon. Bob Rae while on his travels as Canada's special envoy to Myanmar. It was the o…
Persecuted Christians are the little-known side to the Rohingya crisis. They are being persecuted twice - first for being Rohingya, and seco…
Part 1 - Toronto van attack: 10 people killed. More than 12 injured. The suspect - just 25 years old. Toronto is reeling in the aftermath of…
Millions of Facebook users have had their data shared where they didn't expect it - is it the wake up call we need? Today we look at how soc…
Hockey is intertwined in the fabric of our culture. Whether you're a parent, player, coach, or enthusiast - hockey is in our DNA. But an un…
The leaders of tomorrow are demanding changes today - In the face of yet another school shooting ... There is something different about the …
Pondering life's big questions at Easter time, and each person's precious life passage through the miracle of Easter - no, it's not all abou…
A Facebook fiasco. Broken trust as the social media giant is in deep water for failing to protect the privacy of its users. Facebook alleged…
The world is waiting - and watching - as the White House scurries to prepare for the upcoming summit. There has not been one single sitting …
An unprecedented cry for reform to the Canadian justice system came on the heels of the acquittal of Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley in t…
Context's Sheldon Neil went to the InDoubt forum in B.C. to talk about marijuana and how will it affect our communities, and our teenagers …
Following the Space X launch of Elon Musk's Falcon Heavy rocket launch, Context goes beyond the headlines to find the deeper meaning of …
A jury of his peers declared a 'not guilty' verdict for Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley. The 56 year old Mr Stanley said his pistol fired…
Vulnerable children - victimized by a trusted doctor turned monster - sometimes with their parents in the same room. Children not listened t…
Peter Stockland, Publisher, Convivium.ca, Father Andrew Bennett, Program Director, Cardus Law and Andrea Mrozek,Program Director, Cardus Fa…
Is A.I. only Hollywood make believe? Today on context - we speak with scientists and educators - who say artificial intelligence is expandin…
