Prepared to Drown: Deep Dives into an Expansive Faith

Prepared to Drown: Deep Dives into an Expansive Faith

A monthly podcast featuring informative and diverse voices exploring contemporary topics ranging from religious deconstruction, anti-racism, and sexuality to holy texts, labour unions, and artificial intelligence.

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August 11, 2025 108 mins

The night before General Council 45 marks a historic threshold for the United Church of Canada as it enters its second century. In this special live recording, we dive into the uncomfortable but essential question: What happens when resurrection doesn't come the way we expect it to?

Sarah Charters, United Church of Canada Foundation President and Executive Officer of the United Church of Canada Philanthropy Unit, join...

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What happens when our three panelists put down their notes and just respond to whatever questions come their way? Magic, vulnerability, and surprisingly deep theology.

In our season finale, we're opening the floor to you—our listeners—taking on the questions you've been curious about all season long. From deeply personal reflections on bucket lists and finding joy to theological explorations of a non-binary God a...

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What happens when we free God from the boxes we've built—and in turn, free ourselves? In this deeply moving Pride Month conversation, we journey through the ancient Exodus story reimagined as a framework for gender liberation. The panel explores how "Egypt" represents systems of control that flatten human diversity, while offering a vision of divinity that celebrates authenticity rather than enforcing conformity.

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What does it mean to be a “dam good neighbour” in a world that seems determined to divide us? We're running as long as we can with this play on words. This conversation isn't about politeness or etiquette – it's about neighbourliness that disrupts, crosses lines, and binds us together when systems pull us apart.
 
 Drawing from Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan, our panel explores who we're willi...

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Why do so many people struggle in a world of unprecedented abundance? This question lies at the heart of our raw, unfiltered conversation about poverty, privilege, and the myths we tell ourselves about success.

We're not just examining poverty as an economic issue but as a spiritual one that reveals what we truly value as a society. When we frame poverty as a personal failure rather than a systemic reality, we not onl...

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As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms our world, we're gathering to ask the deeper questions about its impact not just on our jobs or creative works, but on our sense of self, our communities, and our sacred spaces.

In this thought-provoking conversation, we're joined by visual artist Aaron Navrady and poet/professor Bertrand Bickersteth to explore the collision between AI and humanity. Aaron shares a con...

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Conversations about sexuality, consent, and faith are often fraught with shame, yet they are crucial for personal dignity and agency. In this spicy episode, Joanne and Ricardo are joined by Diana Wark (Centre for Sexuality) and Jess Andrews (Campus United) to explore the impact of purity culture, hear diverse experiences, and emphasize the urgent need for healthy conversations around love, intimacy, and mutual respect, by:

• Explori...

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In our first episode of 2025, Ricardo and Joanne are joined by Rev. Tony Snow - Indigenous Minister, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, and Day School Survivor - to discuss the rise of Christian Nationalism in our society, and how we might endure through the chaos that seems to be swirling around us.

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December 21, 2024 78 mins

In our Christmas-themed episode, special guest Councillor Gian Carlo Carra joins Rev. Bill and Rev. Joanne for a deep and provocative discussion about the enduring power of a story proclaiming "peace on earth, and good will to all people", the alleged "war on Christmas" (spoiler alert: there isn't one!) and the importance of communities in maintaining hope for love to break through in our world today. You&a...

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Apocalyptic skies ... Global wars ... Human apathy ... Did we miss the rapture, or are the doomsday prophets just head of the game? Join Rev. Joanne, Rev. Bill, and Ricardo De Menezes as they talk about the end of the world, Hell, and if there's any hope for the rest of us!

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In our pilot episode, Rev. Joanne Anquist, Ricardo De Menezes, and Rev. Bill Weaver talk about why conversations around deconstructing faith matter in a "go woke, go broke" world.

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