Upcoming Guests
Friday, January 16, 2026
Dr. Mohsen Kazemi
Recently ordained, Mohsen has been serving as the pastor of a Persian congregation called Mohabat Alliance Church that meets in Scarborough for more than 5 years. He is the author of a new devotional book – “A Daily Heart Talk with the Father.” and “ 60 Days of prayer for Iran"--written in Persian and translated into English.
He is also a Doctor of Chiropractic, Sports and Rehabilitation Specialist and Acupuncture. He taught at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College since 1996. He has published several scientific articles and research in peer-reviewed journals. And he also holds a 8th degree black belt in Taekwondo, with a Gold Medal at the 2008 World Hanmadang Taekwondo and 2015 Canada Open and 17 times Canadian National champion in the last 21 years.. And he’s served as a Sports Chiropractor for Canadian athletes at various Olympic and Pan Am Games since 2002.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Gretchen Huizinga
New applications of artificial intelligence are placing increasingly heavy burdens on the world’s ethical frameworks and posing questions that are far too important to seek answers from one worldview alone. Since we have little understanding of AI’s present impact let alone its future consequences, we should adopt an “all-worldviews-on-deck” position as we seek wisdom in this arena.
Contrasting materialist and Christian thought, Gretchen brings viewpoint diversity to the field of AI ethics and challenges us to think beyond a minimum-standard culture of ethical AI and toward a robust culture of righteous AI. Bridging the gap between technological innovation and timeless principles of faith, Gretchen illuminates the intersection of AI, ethics, and the Christian gospel with wisdom and humor, making complex concepts accessible to all audiences.
Gretchen is an English major at heart (always reading a good book or silently correcting someone’s grammar) but holds master’s degrees in both Mass Communication and Learning Sciences & Human Development, as well as a PhD from the University of Washington with a dissertation titled Righteous AI: The Christian voice in the ethical AI conversation.
https://www.gretchenhuizinga.com/
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Jon Ruby
Rev. Jon and Vikki Ruby began dating in high school; a tumultuous relationship, marred by mistrust and addiction, despite the biblical foundation their Christian parents had provided for them. After many years of rebellion and chaos, 2005 marked the beginning of a miraculous journey into recovery and restoration. Once he fully surrendered his life to Christ, Jon was an eager disciple who pursued mentors and teachers to speak into his life. Jon was called to Jericho Road Christian Ministries in 2006 where he was invited to develop and facilitate ‘The Discipleship House’, a Christ-centered, long term, residential addiction treatment program. Since 2006 to 2014 Jon has enjoyed, serving up to 12 men at a time. As Director of Addiction Services, Jon says, “this job helps me more than it helps them”.
Rev. Jon and Vikki have two adult sons, and they are grateful for the joy, trust and peace that life in Christ has brought into their family. For some time, they have sensed God was calling them to reach a broader community with the message of Christ’s redemption that freed them and since September 2013 they have embarked on a church planting mission. June 26th 2016 marks the churches first public meeting.
Rev. Jon and Vikki are excited that God has called them into a new ministry of Church planting in Ottawa’s urban center. Rev. Jon Ruby is ordained on Jan 2016 under The Ministers Network of Canada.
https://unioncitychurch.com/
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Jonathan Jargelo grew up in the foster care system during the 1990s, overcoming significant challenges and adversity. Through perseverance, faith, and determination, he transformed hardship into purpose. Today, at 35, Jonathan is a homeowner, business owner, and devoted husband of nearly ten years, raising a young son and daughter. With Christ at the center of his marriage and life, he believes that no obstacle is insurmountable.
https://forbearancepestcontrol.com/
Brooke Nicholls
Brooke Nicholls is a worship leader and songwriter based in the Toronto ON area. Brooke’s newest album, “Glory to God” is nominated in the Contemporary “Christian/Gospel Album of the Year” category at this year’s Juno Awards. Brooke has received multiple Gospel Music Awards and is the author of two best-selling books, “Faithful Then Faithful Now: Stories of God's Faithfulness from Women Across Canada” and the devotional “Making Room”.
https://www.brookenicholls.ca/
Monday, January 12, 2026
Davey Blackburn
Nothing Is Wasted is a story for anyone who has encountered trauma, tragedy, or a major transition and wondered, How do I begin to move forward through what I've experienced?
Where is God in the midst of your greatest pain?
Davey Blackburn wrestled with that age-old question in the aftermath of the murder of his beloved wife, Amanda, and their unborn daughter. As the high-profile case slowly meandered its way toward legal justice, Davey embarked on the wrenching task of finding strength to restore his shattered soul and the broken pieces of his life.
At turns horrific yet hope-filled, heartbreaking yet faith-affirming, Nothing Is Wasted is Blackburn’s disarmingly raw account not only of the shocking tragedy that forever changed his life but of his late wife’s inspiring trust in the God who welcomed her into His loving arms.
The trauma he endured could have made anyone try to escape from the agony, yet by grace Blackburn chose to face the pain head-on and cling to his Savior to guide him through the storm.
As the riveting story of one man’s journey through the valley of suffering unfolds, readers will join Blackburn in discovering:
the surprising ways that hope and joy can arise in the midst of any trial or sorrow
the tension in accepting that “Why?” may never become clear this side of eternity
how a good Father is faithful to draw near to the brokenhearted
how forgiveness is the key to finding freedom in even the most unimaginable of offenses
where to discover purpose in the deepest pain
how a breathtaking moment at the altar symbolized love’s triumph over death
. . . and much more.
Most of us will never endure the depth of heartache that Blackburn has walked through and yet his message is for us all: that even in the greatest losses and most complex tragedies, God is inviting us on a path towards redemption and healing, hope and faith, where we can begin to see that nothing is wasted.
https://www.nothingiswasted.com/