The Rooster Crows LPCC Podcast

Oct 03 2024 26 ep. 39 mins 2
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Is it too late for spiritual wisdom to help undo the wrongs of the modern world? The Rooster Crows is produced by a progressive Christian church in Toronto, where we admit that Christianity has been part of the problem in what ails the world. Each episode we look for ways to make the world more just for all, drawing on spiritual wisdom from our faith and others. We talk about movies, social justice, anxiety and hope, and hear some great music from our house musicians and choir. Produced by Lawrence Park Community Church in Toronto, Canada.

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Finding Modern Meaning in the Sistine Chapel. A Podcast talk with Author, Jeannie Marshall.

Oct 03 2024 38 mins  
The Sistine Chapel’s renowned Christian images have captivated Canadian author Jeannie Marshall for 20 years since moving to Rome. Join us for a thought-provoking meditation on the enduring relevance of these 500-year-old masterpieces in today’s secular culture.

Empowering the Unseen: Toronto Underhoused and Homeless Union (TUHU) Fight for Housing Justice in Toronto.

Jun 20 2024 35 mins  
In our latest podcast we tell the amazing story of the formation of Canada's first union for the homeless. The Toronto Underhoused and Homeless Union (TUHU) was created just over a year ago. Rev. Stephen Milton talks to two of the union's founding members, Rev. Angie Hocking and an African refugee, who has asked to be called Iya. It's a fascinating story of the unexpected formation

Supporting the Spirit: Chaplains at U of T Offer Guidance and Care to Students

Oct 18 2023 28 mins  
Rev. Roberta speaks to Tim Kennedy and Jeanette Unger, chaplains with the Ecumenical Chaplaincy at U of T, who are a part of the critical piece of spiritual care for young adults. "Each year, thousands of students start at universities and colleges across Canada. Many are away from home, family and friends, and are learning who they are as adults for the first time. It can be a

Stay Out! How Canada is Locking Out Refugees

Jul 13 2023 29 mins  
Stay out! : How Canada and the U.S. are locking out refugees. Canadians take pride in being a country that welcomes refugees, but this year, Canada and the US revised the Safe Third Country agreement making it harder than ever for refugees to get in without an invitation. To find out what's going on, we talk to experts in Toronto, Texas and Halifax to learn how the new rules work

Keep our Stories Alive - Remembering LGBTQ2S+ History through the ArQuives

Jun 22 2023 45 mins  
For as long as humans have been around, there have been people that we would identify today as a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Cultures and histories from across time and space have shown people resisting oppression, creating families and communities, exploring the depths of human emotion through arts, and sharing stories. The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, now called the ArQ

How Does Homelessness Affect Your Health?

Mar 23 2023 37 mins  
In this edition of the Rooster Crows Podcast, Rev. Stephen Milton poses a simple question: if a healthy person were forced to live on the streets tomorrow, what would happen to their health? Stephen interviews Roxie Danielson, a street nurse in Toronto who works with people who are experiencing homelessness. Roxie has been doing this work for nine years, and used to sit on the stee

”A Third Chance: Restorative Justice Housing of Ontario” with Rev. Roberta Howey and Joseph Lauren of RJHO

Feb 19 2023 42 mins  
Rev. Roberta speaks with Joseph Lauren of Restorative Justice Housing Ontario (RJHO) who assists former prisoners by providing safe, affordable housing. This gives them the stable foundation they need to become positive members of their communities. It will also lead to lower rates of re-offence and safer neighbourhoods, which helps the city as a whole. In Canada, when someone is

Why Santa is a Saint, and other Christmas Origin Stories

Dec 19 2022 45 mins  
In our final podcast of the year, we feature some of the weird backstories behind Christmas traditions. Why did kids have to go on strike to get Christmas vacations? Who was the real Saint Nicholas? If you haven't been following Stephen's daily emails about Christmas, this is a good way to catch up, and get some killer trivia for Christmas dinner.

Contemplative Christianity with Rev. Stephen Milton and Justin Coutts

Nov 18 2022 32 mins  
In this episode of our podcast we're talking about contemplative Christianity - what is it, where did it come from, and why don't many people know about it? We talk to Justin Coutts of NewEdenMinistry.com, an online contemplative community hosted from Manitoulin Island. Justin and Rev. Stephen talk about the ancient roots of this form of Christianity, which focuses on meditation an

Ghost Stories From the United Church

Oct 27 2022 36 mins  
In a special Halloween edition of the Rooster Crows, Stephen and Roberta dive into some ghost stories that come from United Churches across the country. Why do so many churches have ghosts? What does the UCC think about ghosts? And why are they so focused on the pipe organ?