Best Q MCGRATH Podcasts (2025)

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10. Larry Sanger: The rebirth of Wikipedia's co-founder 1:17:55

4d ago1:17:55

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When the co-founder of Wikipedia announced his Christian conversion in an online essay, it lit up the internet. Larry Sanger tells Justin Brierley the surprising story of his journey from skeptical philosopher to Christian faith. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new …

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#16 — Kelley Keehn: Breaking Free from Debt, the Psychology of Overspending and How to Avoid Financial Fraud 47:10

11d ago47:10

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Our guest this week is Kelley Keehn—best-selling author, personal finance expert and media personality who is on a mission to help Canadians build healthier relationships with money. In this episode, Dave sits down with Kelley to unpack some of the most pressing financial challenges people face today. From the emotional weight of debt to the psycho…

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9. Surprising Conversations: Jonathan Pageau 1:13:24

12d ago1:13:24

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Orthodox thinker and icon carver Jonathan Pageau joins Justin to talk about why the God conversation has been intensifying in recent years. Along with Belle Tindall, they also cover atheism, the resurrection, the Bible and why symbolic patterns underlie our experience of the world. Pageau also gives the backstory to his friendship with Jordan Peter…

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#104 Annaka Harris - Is Consciousness Fundamental? 1:32:32

13d ago1:32:32

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Annaka Harris is an American writer. Her work touches on neuroscience, meditation, philosophy of mind and consciousness. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind. Get Annaka Harris’ documentary Lights On here.By Alex J O'Connor

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8. Why Men Are Returning To Church: The surprising rebirth of the manosphere 1:43:19

19d ago1:43:19

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From podcast giants like Joe Rogan to Gen-Z YouTubers like Ryan Trahan, many male influencers are talking about faith in public. Multiple polls are also showing a notable increase in churchgoing among young men in the UK, Europe and the USA. A surprising rebirth in the 'manosphere' seems to be underway. Justin speaks with Anthony Bradley, Glen Scri…

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#15 — Gerry Dee: Lessons Learned From Comedy, Athletics and “Mr. D” (15ish Minute Money) 21:24

25d ago21:24

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Our guest this episode is the legendary Canadian comedian Gerry Dee! You know him as the creator and star of “Mr. D” and the host of “Family Feud Canada”—but did you know “The Wealthy Barber” is one of the five books he’s ever read? In this 15ish minute episode, Gerry sits down with Dave to talk about the lessons he learned during his early career …

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7. The Male Identity Crisis: Why young men are searching for meaning again 1:29:10

26d ago1:29:10

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In a world where masculinity is often branded 'toxic' and traditional gender roles are in flux, many young men are searching for identity. Some are looking to manosphere influencers like Andrew Tate. Others have been drawn to Jordan Peterson. But an increasing number are trying out church. in the first of 2 documentary episodes, Justin Brierley tra…

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#103 Rhett McLaughlin - Why I Left Christianity 1:52:58

27d ago1:52:58

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Rhett McLaughlin is a comedian best known for creating the internet’s most-watched daily talk show, Good Mythical Morning along side Link Neal; their award-winning weekly podcast The pair also host a weekly podcast, Ear Biscuits; and the instant #1 New York Times bestseller Rhett & Link’s Book of Mythicality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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6. All Aboard The ARC? Why conservatives want to save Christendom 1:45:21

1M ago1:45:21

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Justin Brierley reports from the ARC conference in London where over 4,000 secular and religious attendees met to hear about the renewal of civilisation from speakers such as Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray, Jonathan Pageau and Ayaan Hirsi Ali. But in the era of Trump 2.0, is the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship co-opting Christianity for conse…

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#14 — Office Hours #1 (Live Call-In Q&A) 29:03

1M ago29:03

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Welcome to the very first “Office Hours” episode of The Wealthy Barber Podcast where Canadians call in with real financial questions and Dave Chilton offers guidance through his signature mix of wisdom, wit and practical advice. From coast to coast, listeners asked about everything from budgeting for big home repairs to whether “Pay Yourself First”…

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5. William Lane Craig vs Philip Goff: A philosopher's 'slightly heretical' Christian conversion? 2:02:16

1M ago2:02:16

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Agnostic philosopher Philip Goff has been on a 'surprising rebirth' journey recently. After announcing his embrace of a 'slightly heretical' form of Christianity, he says he has come to believe in a God of limited power. Renowned Christian philosopher William Lane Craig engages Goff in a conversation on the universe, suffering and Christian faith, …

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#102 David Deutsch - You're Not Smarter Than a Caveman 1:55:28

1M ago1:55:28

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David Deutsch is a British physicist at the University of Oxford, often described as the "father of quantum computing". He is a visiting professor in the Department of Atomic and Laser Physics at the Centre for Quantum Computation in the Clarendon Laboratory of the University of Oxford. (Wikipedia)By Alex J O'Connor

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#101 Brian Greene - String Theory, Fine Tuning, and Divine Design 1:20:28

2M ago1:20:28

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Brian Greene is a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University, director of its centre for theoretical physics, and the chairman of the World Science Festival. He is best known for his work on string theory, especially in his book “The Elegant Universe”, which turns 25 this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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4. Live in Dallas: Why Belief In God Is Back 1:31:39

2M ago1:31:39

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Is the tide of faith coming back in on our post-Christian culture? Justin Brierley speaks on why the search to make sense of human existence, human value and human purpose are pointing many people back towards God. This talk recaps Justin's 'Surprising Rebirth' thesis. Recorded at First Baptist Church Garland, Dallas in 2024, along with Q&A from th…

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#13 — Mark Scheifele: The Wealthy Barber’s Impact on an NHL Star (15ish Minute Money) 13:21

2M ago13:21

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Our guest this episode is Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele! Mark was given a copy of “The Wealthy Barber” early in his career and it still influences the way he manages his finances today. In this 15ish minute episode, Dave and Mark chat about Mark’s experience playing the NHL, what he likes to spend his money on, his approach to investing and, mo…

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3. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Cambridge Q&A on conversion, Christianity and politics 2:00:18

2M ago2:00:18

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Former 'new atheist' Ayaan Hirsi Ali shocked the world when she announced her conversion to Christianity in 2023. Hirsi Ali recently spoke with Dr James Orr for a Trinity Forum Cambridge event about her new faith, her concerns about radicalisation at top Universities, and the need to educate young people about Christianity. Hirsi Ali's story has be…

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#100 Philosopher Shootout - 16 Thinkers, Ranked (With Joe Folley) 3:08:46

2M ago3:08:46

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For episode 100 of Within Reason, I'm joined by Joe Folley, from the YouTube Channel "Unsolicited Advice", to tackle a completely arbitrary and ridiculous tournament of thinkers, each of whom are to some degree relevant to the show. Joe graduated from Cambridge University with an MPhil in Philosophy, specialising in logic, in 2023.…

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#12 — Mark McGrath: TFSAs vs. RRSPs (15ish Minute Money) 21:22

2M ago21:22

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In our very first 15ish-minute episode, we cover a big question: TFSAs or RRSPs? To help answer it, we’ve got Mark McGrath—Associate Portfolio Manager at PWL Capital and co-host of the “Rational Reminder” podcast—who’s spent plenty of time looking at all of the pros and cons. In this podcast, Mark and Dave break down key points including why RRSPs …

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2. Is the Rebirth Right Wing? - Part Two 1:22:09

2M ago1:22:09

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The ARC conference in London saw thousands of conservative influencers and politicians networking with like-minded Christians. Is it further evidence that the 'surprising rebirth' is right wing? In part 2 of the show, Justin Brierley continues to explore the question of whether the new interest in Christianity is being co-opted for political purpos…

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#99 Penn Badgley - My Religious Conflicts With Playing a Killer 1:56:26

2M ago1:56:26

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Penn Badgley is an actor best known for his roles in Netflix’s You and the popular drama series Gossip Girl. He is less known as a podcaster and member of the Baháʼí Faith, a religion which teaches that there is a historical unity between major world religions and their prophets, having itself developed out of a branch of Twelver Shia Islam in the …

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1. Is the Rebirth Right Wing? - Part One 1:29:30

2M ago1:29:30

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A 'vibe shift' is underway. Trump's re-election and the gains of populist parties internationally have reinvigorated the right wing. So is the 'surprising rebirth' in religious circles just the manifestation of the new political vibe? In the opening episode of Season 2, Justin Brierley responds to a key objection to his thesis (first posed by Alex …

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#98 Jacob Hansen - A Mormon Explains Mormonism 2:21:53

2M ago2:21:53

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Jacob Hansen is a Mormon YouTuber at the channel Thoughtful Faith.By Alex J O'Connor

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#11 — Robb Engen: Navigating Retirement and Advice-Only Financial Planning 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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Our guest this episode is Robb Engen—creator of the Canadian personal finance blog “Boomer & Echo” and advice-only financial planner based in Lethbridge, AB. In this podcast, Dave and Robb discuss navigating retirement and the world of advice-only financial planning—what it is, why it’s not as common in Canada and Robb’s unconventional career path …

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#97 Kipp Davis - What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls? 2:15:06

3M ago2:15:06

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Kipp Davis (@DrKippDavis) is a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway, where he specialises in the assignment and reconstruction of fragments from the Dead Sea Scrolls and their interpretation. (Google Books) The Dead Sea Scrolls are a set of ancient Jewish manuscripts from the Second Temple period. They were discov…

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#96 Music, Mormonism, and Peter Hitchens - 1.25m Subsrciber Q&A 1:01:46

3M ago1:01:46

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A Q&A to celebrate hitting 1.25 million subscribers on YouTube.By Alex J O'Connor

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#10 — Arlene Dickinson: Dragons’ Den, Her Early Career Struggles & The Current Economic Climate 49:36

3M ago49:36

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Our guest this episode is none other than Arlene Dickinson—famed businesswoman, investor, author and the longest-serving Dragon on CBC’s "Dragons’ Den." In this episode, Dave and Arlene reminisce about their time on "Dragons’ Den" together and chat about everything from Arlene’s early career struggles to the potential US tariffs to the current econ…

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#9 — Dan Bortolotti: Index Investing, ETFs and Financial Planning 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

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We’re joined this episode by Dan Bortolotti—Portfolio Manager at PWL Capital, creator of the hugely popular “Canadian Couch Potato” blog, author of “Reboot Your Portfolio: 9 Steps to Successful Investing with ETFs” and co-host of the “Rational Reminder” podcast. In this episode, Dan and Dave dive deep into index investing, covering everything from …

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#95 James McGrath: John the Baptist, the Bible's Most Mysterious Man 1:23:47

4M ago1:23:47

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James Frank McGrath is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University. He is the author of two books on John the Baptist: "John of History, Baptist of Faith: The Quest for the Historical Baptiser", and "Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist".By Alex J O'Connor

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#8 — Ron Butler: Real Estate, Mortgages and The Housing-Affordability Crisis 59:45

4M ago59:45

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Our guest this episode is Ron Butler—a 30-year veteran of the mortgage industry and owner of Butler Mortgage. Some of you may recognize Ron from his social media rants or his “Angry Mortgage Podcast” where he uses colourful language and profanity to express his opinions (and share his wisdom!) on the world of real estate and mortgages. In this epis…

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#94 Dan McClellan - What Does the Bible Say About Abortion? 1:19:56

4M ago1:19:56

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Dan McClellan is an American public scholar of the Bible and religion. His forthcoming book, "The Bible Says So", is available here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Alex J O'Connor

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#93 The Etymology Nerd - How Social Media is Transforming Our Language 1:09:39

4M ago1:09:39

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Adam Aleksic is a linguist known online as "The Etymology Nerd". His educational videos are watched regularly by millions. His forthcoming book "Algospeak" is currently available for preorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Alex J O'Connor

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#7 — Richard Coffin (The Plain Bagel): "Finfluencers" and Behavioural Finance 1:19:55

4M ago1:19:55

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Our guest this episode is Richard Coffin—better known to many as "The Plain Bagel." Richard is a CFA and CFP professional working as a Portfolio Manager in Ottawa. He has nearly 1 million subscribers on his YouTube channel where he creates entertaining and educational videos on finance, investing and economics. In this episode, Dave and Richard dis…

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#92 Bart Ehrman - The Dark Side of Christmas 1:01:16

5M ago1:01:16

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Bart Ehrman is a New Testament scholar focusing on textual criticism of the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the origins and development of early Christianity. Get Bart Ehrman's new course, The Dark Side of Christmas (affiliate link). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#6 — Barry Choi: Credit Cards and Loyalty Points—How to Get the Most Value 49:09

5M ago49:09

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Our guest this episode is Barry Choi, the ultimate expert on all things credit card points and loyalty programs in Canada. You may also know him from his frequent TV appearances or his personal finance website www.moneywehave.com. In this episode Dave asks Barry everything Canadians need to know about credit card points and loyalty programs includi…

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#91 Filip Holm - What is Sufism? Islam and Mystical Experience 1:24:02

5M ago1:24:02

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Filip Holm is the creator and host of "Lets Talk Religion", a YouTube channel which aims to educate on the subject of religion from an academic perspective. He joins the show to discuss Sufism, which can broadly be defined as the mystical tradition within Islam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#90 Rainn Wilson - Reclaiming Spirituality From Traditional Religion 1:37:13

5M ago1:37:13

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Rainn Wilson is the actor and comedian best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on the The Office (US), for which he received three consecutive Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He is also the host of Soul Boom, a podcast discussing spirituality, and authored a book of the same name exploring how we can us…

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