Best FBC Matthews Podcasts (2025)

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MOVE FOR SIGHT with FBC and Mara Pagliaro - Thursday June 19th, 2025 29:26

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Mara Pagliaro is the 2025 Ambassador for MOVE FOR SIGHT, Fighting Blindness Canada’s fundraiser that challenges participants to move their way and raise funds for vision research. On June 22nd, 2025, Mara will be leading a walk in North York for the MOVE FOR SIGHT event. Mara shares her vision loss journey, beginning with her recent diagnosis of St…

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DeafBlind Awareness Month with CNIB - Tuesday June 17th, 2025 28:38

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The CNIB’s Deaf Blind Community Services is marking DeafBlind Awareness Month this June with several campaigns across Canada. Grant Hardy spoke with Sherry Grabowski, the Vice President of DBCS, and Sheena Hill, the Manager of Client Engagement about their mission to “Make a Wave from Coast to Coast” this June. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About…

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Episode 516: 6.15.25 DOUG CARVER - 2 Kings 3:1-27 - Digging Ditches 50:06

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Let’s Talk About: Practical Applications of Assistive Tech - Thursday June 12th, 2025 29:19

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It’s time for another panel conversation on The Pulse! Grant Hardy invites the hosts of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, and the host of AMI Today and AMI Audiobook Review, Jacob Shymanski, for a conversation about assistive tech. Steven, Shaun, and Jacob share some of their favourite pieces of assistive tech, and a few things that they d…

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Track 2 MAiD Policy Changes Update with Krista Carr - Tuesday June 10th, 2025 29:19

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Krista Carr is joining us on the show again to give us an update about the recommendations for Track 2 MAiD policy changes. Back in March, Grant Hardy spoke to Krista, the CEO of Inclusion Canada, after she had appeared before the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Review Committee at the United Nations in Geneva. 2 months later,…

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Episode 515: 6.8.25 JASON MORRIS - Titus 3:1-15 - A Godly Church In A Godless World 51:54

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Duck the Drift // Psalm 1 31:33

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Join us as we kick off summer in Psalm 1!By First Baptist Church Boerne Youth

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The Art of Making Saturday – A Film by Jessica Hall - Thursday June 5th, 2025 28:39

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Jessica Hall is a film maker living in Yukon, and on The Pulse she speaks with Grant Hardy about the making of her film Saturday. Saturday is a heart-warming and uplifting real-life tale of Katherine, a Whitehorse-based woman with an intellectual disability, and her close friendship with her mother Frances. Jessica was inspired by her mother and si…

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Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World by Jessica Slice - Tuesday June 3rd, 2025 27:33

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Jessica Slice is a disabled author, speaker, and essayist. She wrote a book called “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World” that has been shortlisted for the J. Anthony Lukas Prize. In this book, Jessica debunks the myths and stereotypes that people with disabilities are “unfit” to care for their children. Join Jessica and…

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Episode 514: 6.1.25 DOUG CARVER - 2 Kings 2:15-25 57:22

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National AccessAbility Week with Matthew Shaw - Thursday May 29th, 2025 28:39

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Matthew Shaw is the Head of Accessibility Practice at the Rick Hansen Foundation. To kick off National AccessAbility Week, Matthew moderated The Power of Championing Disability Inclusion. Today on the Pulse, Matthew shares the highlights from the panel, the importance of National AccessAbility Week, and some of the other events the Rick Hansen Foun…

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Episode 513: 5.25.25 DOUG CARVER - The Double Portion - 2 Kings 2:1-15 53:51

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Sunday Sermon - Elisha Sermon Series

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Celebrating National AccessAbility Week! - Thursday May 22nd, 2025 30:44

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During National Access AbilityWeek at the end of May, organizations from across Canada host a variety of activities to raise awareness and celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities. Brad McCannell is the Vice President of Access and Inclusion at the Rick Hansen Foundation, and he tells Grant about some of the different events that the …

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Vision Health Month with the Canadian Association of Optometrists - Tuesday May 20th, 2025 28:24

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Earlier in May, Grant Hardy spoke with Dr. Martin Spiro, the President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists. Dr. Spiro tells Grant about some of the events and campaigns that the CAO is running this year to mark Vision Health Month. Plus, they talk about the importance of eye exams and eye health. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AM…

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Episode 512: 5.18.25 THOMAS HILL - Mark 4:1-20 56:12

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Sunday Sermon - NEXT GEN SUNDAY

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Joe Devon! - Thursday May 15th, 2025 28:35

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Joe Devon, the co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, joins Grant Hardy on The Pulse to share information about the Global Accessibility Awareness Day Foundation! Joe speaks about the foundation’s work and expands on an exciting announcement from the foundation! Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entert…

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Experience AccessFest, Where Accessibility Comes First! - Tuesday May 13th, 2025 28:40

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The accessibility app Access Now is celebrating their 10th anniversary with “AccessFest,” a free and immersive experience right in the downtown Toronto core! Host Grant Hardy learns more about they event with Maayan Ziv, the founder and CEO of AccessNow. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and e…

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The Two Houses // Matthew 7:24-27 23:23

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Join us as we wrap up our sermon on the mount series!By First Baptist Church Boerne Youth

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Supporting Parents of Children with Mental Health Challenges - Thursday May 8th, 2025 27:14

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Approximately 20% of children in Canada will experience a mental illness, and supporting the caregivers, guardians, and parents of these children is crucial. To recognize Mental Health Week, the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Parents’ Lifeline have partnered to host a free webinar that will offer parents some resources, tips, and strategies for…

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Episode 511: 5.4.25 CODY BARRON - Psalm 1 45:18

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Crisis in the Classroom: a Report by Community Living Ontario - Tuesday May 6th, 2025 29:11

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A new report by Community Living Ontario details the disturbing treatment of students with disabilities in Ontario schools. The report, titled “Crisis in the Classroom,” provides an analysis of the Ontario School Inclusion Survey. The report’s author Shawn Pegg breaks down some of the findings with host Grant Hardy. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! …

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Exploring the State of Mobile App Accessibility Report - Thursday May 1st, 2025 26:29

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The State of Mobile App Accessibility (SOMAA) report shares the findings from a study that analyzed the accessibility of 50 popular apps across five key industries – Food and Delivery, Payments, Streaming Media, Fitness, and Shopping. The report was conducted by ArcTouch, Fable, with advising from Joe Devon. Joe and Ben Ogilvie, the Head of Accessi…

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The Two Paths // Matthew 7:13-23 30:20

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Join us as we continue our Sermon on the Mount Series in Matthew 7:13-23.By First Baptist Church Boerne Youth

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Episode 510: 4.27.25 JOSH SCRUGGS - LUKE 24:13-53 45:55

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Creating Music for Children About Disability and Inclusivity with Heather Feather - Thursday April 24th, 2025 27:51

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Heather Feather is an Award-Winning Children’s Artist and Accessibility Advocate, and this month she released a new single “Happy for You” and announced a new album coming this summer called “Together.” Heather is a presenting member of the Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities and creates music for children that explores them…

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Do Not Worry // Matthew 6:25-34 32:12

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Join us as we continue our series on the sermon on the mount in Matthew 6:25-34!By First Baptist Church Boerne Youth

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Easter Week // Matthew 27:11-26 30:37

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Join us for a special easter week message!By First Baptist Church Boerne Youth

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Navigation with Click&Push Accessibility and Voting Accessibility with Elections Canada - Thursday April 17th, 2025 31:34

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On today’s episode of The Pulse, host Grant Hardy dives into a couple of discussions.First, he chats with Arne Andres, the director of community engagement at Click&Push Accessibility. The organization has been making strides in accessible navigation for people who use mobility devices.Later in the show, Grant chats with Dugald Maudsley from Electi…

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The Latest Federal Debate on Accessibility Issues Ahead of the Election - Tuesday April 15th, 2025 27:56

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On April 8, all parties were called for a debate on accessibility issues in Canada ahead of the next federal election. Host Grant Hardy reviews some of the big takeaways with David Lepofsky, the chair of the AODA Alliance. Plus, we're featuring an older conversation with David Lepofsky about the importance of all candidate debates, and how minority…

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Episode 509: 4.13.25 DOUG CARVER - Mark 15:16-39 - The Cross of Christ 41:48

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Journey To The Cross Sermon Series

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Airline Accessibility with Timothy Rose and ARCH Disability Law Centre - Thursday April 10th, 2025 29:15

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The Federal Court of Appeal, in Air Canada versus Timothy Rose et al., upheld a decision ordering Air Canada to accommodate persons with disabilities who use mobility devices. The Court’s precedent-setting decision was released last month and marks a significant turning point in a fight for airline accessibility that began over eight years ago. ARC…

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Where is your treasure? // Matthew 6:19-24 26:08

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Join us as we continue our Sermon on the Mount series in Matthew 6:19-24!By First Baptist Church Boerne Youth

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Join His Story // Andrea Riebel 22:05

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Join us as our Girls Minister, Andrea Riebel, walks us through 1 Pet 2:9-10!By First Baptist Church Boerne Youth

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Learn About the Trico Communities Accessible Arts Centre with Jung-Suk Ryu - Tuesday April 8th, 2025 28:43

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The development of the Trico Communities Accessible Arts Centre in Calgary is finally becoming a reality! The National accessArts Centre has been seeking approvals for the past five years to revitalize the old Scouts Hall building where their Visual Arts programs and administrative offices are situated. Host Grant Hardy learns more about the facili…

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Episode 508: 4.6.25 DOUG CARVER - Mark 14:43-52 - A Friend’s Betrayal 48:25

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Journey To The Cross Sermon Series

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Disability Representation in Government with Rabia Khedr 27:13

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Hose Grant Hardy interview Rabia Khedr, the National Director of Disability without Poverty. When Prime Minister Mark Carney was sworn in, he slimmed down the cabinet and removed roles that were specific to people with disabilities and women and gender rights. Rabia and Grant discuss the importance of these roles in the cabinet. Find Disability Wit…

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Connecting Families to Support Services at Inclusion Alberta - Tuesday April 1st, 2025 27:10

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CEO of Inclusion Alberta, Trish Bowen, joined Grant Hardy on The Pulse for a wide-ranging discussion about Inclusion Alberta’s services, cuts to their funding by the Alberta government, and the importance of family-based services for individuals in the disability community. Visit Inclusion Alberta’s website here: www.inclusionalberta.org Check out …

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Episode 507: 3.30.25 DOUG CARVER - Mark 14:32-42 - Agony in the Garden 48:01

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The Ethical Implications of AI with Dr. Jutta Treviranus - Thursday March 27th, 2025 29:24

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Dr. Jutta Treviranus is the Director of OCAD U’s Inclusive Design Research Centre and an expert in AI and ethics on AI’s societal impact. Dr. Treviranus recently gave a keynote speech at the Zero Project Conference at the United Nations building in Vienna, Austria. She also met with the European Commission regarding Canada-EU harmonization regardin…

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Motive Matters // Matthew 6:1-18 29:37

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Join us as we continue our sermon on the mount series in Matthew 6:1-18.By First Baptist Church Boerne Youth

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Let’s Talk About: Orientation and Mobility Training - Tuesday March 25th, 2025 28:08

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On today’s special episode of The Pulse, we’re featuring a panel of AMI-audio hosts to talk about Orientation and Mobility Training. Host Grant Hardy invited Kelly MacDonald from Kelly and Company, and Alex Smyth from Para Sport Nation to talk about their experiences with O&M Training, where they feel they excelled in the training, practical uses o…

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Episode 506: 3.23.25 DOUG CARVER - Mark 14:1-12 - An Extravagant Gift 48:19

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Love Your Enemies // Matthew 5:43-48 31:18

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Join us as we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:43-48By First Baptist Church Boerne Youth

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Advocating for Track 2 MAiD Policy Changes with Krista Carr - Thursday March 20th, 2025 27:48

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Inclusion Canada appeared before the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities review Committee at the United Nations in Geneva. Krista Carr, the CEO of Inclusion Canada, joins Grant Hardy on The Pulse to explain the slow implementation of the CRPD in Canada, the effect of Track 2 MAiD, and her experience appearing in front of the commi…

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A Safe and Inclusive Place for Neurodivergent Youth: The May Day Club - Tuesday March 18th, 2025 27:57

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Nicole Provost founded the May Day Club to create a community for neurodivergent youth to join together. Through choir practices, talent shows, music production, and more, the youth in this club gain experience working with a team, find friends, and combat loneliness. Nicole joins Grant Hardy on The Pulse to talk about the concept of the club, her …

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Episode 505: 3.16.25 DOUG CARVER - A Kingly Procession - Mark 11:1-11 44:10

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The Impact of Home Care and Community Support - Thursday March 13th, 2025 27:59

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Deborah Simon is the Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Community Support Association. She joined Grant Hardy on The Pulse to talk about the importance of people living independently as long as they can, home care’s effect on the workload in hospitals, and the importance of community in people’s lives. Learn more about the Ontario Community Support…

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What is Restorative Justice? - Tuesday March 11th, 2025 28:24

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Ben Fulton is a lawyer and active restorative justice advocate. In this episode of The Pulse, Ben explains what restorative justice is, cases where it is best implemented, and tells us a few stories of how participants of restorative justice methods have benefited from the concepts. Grant Hardy hosts The Pulse with new episodes twice a week! Check …