CJ, Kate and Vaya process the aftermath of Outback Bumcrack week. Haz and Mackenzie make a regrettable life decision, Toadie finally puts us out of our misery and calls it quits on ToadRage, Cara turns 40 and is thrown the world's most pathetic party, and will Wendy find herself? Episodes 9100 to 9108 recapped in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to…

CJ, Kate and Vaya hop into a remote bathtub in the middle of nowhere to recap Neighbours' Death in the Outback week. The tradition of buttocks in the wilderness is upheld as Holly goes on a whirlwind trip with her latest lover-villain; Toadie and Melanie get kidnapped! Haz and Mackenzie try to save the day but kind of make things worse; and Paul ge…

CJ and Vaya catch-up on the last three Neighbours weeks with a deep dive on Toadie's existential crisis, Aaron's Hep B scare and the teenage love triangle; plus a shallow paddle/ rapid fire round through everything else! Episodes 9076 to 9087 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patreon.com/neig…

It's drama in, drama out with Hostsge HoHo! Vic goes from dying and rich, to living and poor; Leo continues to whinge until his problems are solved; Sky threatens to take Harold away; ToadRage hop back into the sack and tell everybody about it; and Puffy's Back Patio caves in! Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours Episodes 9068 to 9075 in the PirateNet St…

Join the hosts of the Faith Today Podcast as they reflect on some of their favourite moments from season seven. Features Karen Stiller, Bill Fledderus and podcast manager Sammy Kyereme.โดย Faith Today

Hoho hairsprays an evil podcaster! And catches the Poison Prick. Leo has yet another sook about his finances even after selling a house; shitbags continue to terrorise Eirini Rising, and Melanie is back from the road with a new chum. CJ and Vaya recap Neighbours Episodes 9060 to 9067 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/n…

In addition to being a senior editor at Faith Today, Karen Stiller of Ottawa is an author of several books including Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life (NavPress, 2024). She talks with her Faith Today coworker Bill Fledderus about holiness in ordinary life, how all believers are holy even if we don't feel that …

The Family Stone bushbashes badly; Eirini Rising gets stinkbombed; Leo is broke and tired and it's everybody else's problem; and a requited teen crush blooms and wilts. CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours Episodes 9056 to 9059 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod) to help…

Are you predisposed to grumpiness? Does joy feel like an elusive dream? B.C.-based author Alastair Sterne leads us through a contemplation of joy that is theological and practical. As it turns out, gratitude journals work! So does thoughtfully pursuing moments of joy in our daily lives and paying attention. Sterne has a book releasing in October 20…

Leo withholds evidence from Erinsborough Police about his pinot then is upset by his actions having consequences; JJ and Nellyfish are too cute for Toadie's draconian parenting; and Harold puts off an appointment. CJ, Vaya and special guest Elyce Phillips (the illustrator of our podcast art!) recap Neighbours Episodes 9052 to 9055 in the PirateNet …

Leo's Pinot causes all sorts of strife at the lacklustre launch of Eirini Rising retirement experience in a high school; Suz quits Terage's toxic workplace but it doesn't take; Slick Vic Stone takes Nic and Byron mini-golfing; and the Poo Cyclist plot line dovetails with the retirement experience. Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours Episodes 9048 to 905…

Israel Gimba is an Ottawa evangelist and pastor. He talks with guest host Sammy Kyereme about the heart of the ministry Dunamis Army, how Ignite Saturdays are facilitated, and strategy on how to bring together a united gathering for young Christians.Dunamis Army is behind the worship band Dunamis District and the JON Festival (Jesus of Nazareth), a…

Slick Vic Stone drops his depressing news on Nic and Byron; amid his last shift at Erinsborough Hospital, Dr Karl has Aaron infiltrate the YAHMILS to locate the poo cyclist and we can't cope with this Ceramic Poog storyline; JJ's going to be working as a minor at a winery; and Haz wakes up. Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours Episodes 9044 to 9047 in th…

... But he's in a coma. So the town bands together to save Harold's Cafe! Yes, all the people who have jobs. Plus JJ pays a visit to the clink; Terage continues to be a terrible boss to Susan; Krista's drug dealer keeps hassling her number one patron; and Az and Dr Pooper meet the YAHMILS - the Young and Hot Men in Lycra! CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Ne…

Welcome to a quiet and gentle conversation about mental health. Vivette Henry, PhD is a clinical counsellor/psychotherapist who also teaches psychology at Tyndale University in Toronto. She walks us through how to stay in touch with our own wellness, people in the Bible who struggled and what helps us all keep on keeping on.…

Chelsea flies too close to the sun with an engagement to Paul but Krista brings her down with the help of a scorned IT guy; over with the other IT crowd, Haz spends the week in a coma while HoHo hollers at a hacker near the hotel; Eirini Rising's office is open for business and Suz has a pang of regret after exactly one day of working for Terage. K…

The Pod Squad reuintes to talk about as much stuff as they can without having to cover DeepFakeGate. Chelsea tries to blackmail her wait out of a blackmail mess, Krista drops Leo and her bundle, Toadie's back and standing guard over Terage's secretions, and Mack does us a favour and takes Haz out with Karl's car. CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours …

Brenton Diaz is a trauma therapist in Ontario who works with people who have trauma history including coming from communities where there has been genocide. He serves as the coordinator of the Newcomers' Health and Well-being Program at a charitable community health organization north of Toronto. He teaches on trauma at Tyndale University in Toront…

Krista's back on the gear and feeling menthol fresh! Is Karl the poo cyclist, or is it bad enough that he is a plausible poo cyclist? Haz forgets the password to the mainframe and Chelsea is stuck in her own honey trap. CJ and special guest Linlee Dale of the Plain Jane Fan Page recap Neighbours Episodes 9024 to 9030 in the PirateNet Studios. Head …

Hopefully downloading this doesn't give you Malware. Haz is a secret IT scholar; Paul steps up to be the celebrant nobody knew they needed; JJ finds out his dad is the crim he just abetted; Chelsea lodges her own docket with the IT department; and Karl has us going, 'we brought the show back for THIS?' CJ and Kate recap Episodes 9020 to 9023 in the…

Father-and-son crimes, Paul helps Krista in her darkest hour, and the theory of Haz and Hazn't! CJ and special guest co-host Bec Dahl recap Episodes 9012 to 9020 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod) to help us buy the good iced coffee from Anson's Corner. And drop us a …

How do pastors keep their hearts and souls healthy? That sounds like a huge topic, but with theologian Ross Hastings leading the way, we kind of did it. Hastings wrote Pastoral Ethics: Moral Formation as Life in the Trinity. We dive into that and then just keep going. If you wonder what pastors really need and how they can nurture it, you will find…

Toadie is perplexed that his wife is taking a minute to process his infidelity; Chelsea sets a preggo agenda; Uncle Felix needs a fake alibi for a sadarse party; and instead of one good Haz, we've got two bad ones! CJ and Vaya recap Episodes 9008 to 9011 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patr…

The Chosen has been watched 600 million times across various apps, has 10 million social media followers, and calls itself the most successful crowdfunded TV series of all time. Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson write the series together with creator/director Dallas Jenkins. The fourth of seven planned seasons debuted in theatres in Februrary 2024 (s…

Are there any redeeming qualities left of Toadfish? CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Episodes 9004 to 9007 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod) to help us buy nicer pyjamas. And drop us a line there to ask a question for our new mini pod: Pod Squad Group Chat! Check out @Neighbu…

Finally some movement with the cursed love quad and we only had to send two of them to the dump to make it happen... Sadie enjoys an evening with the Maestro, and Uncle Felix moves in with no thrilling mystery whatsover. Kate and Vaya recap Episodes 9001 to 9003 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://…

A bonus pod to dissect the Neighbours 9000th ep, featuring Aaron's Festivus-inspired airing of Paul's grievances. CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Episode 9000 in the PirateNet Studios in three times as long as it took the episode itself to air. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod) to help us buy 9000 le…

We've heard about third party investigators into church, seminary or ministry organization abuse scandals, and now we get to hear directly from two investigators about what happens during an investigation, how they carry out their work, and why they feel called to do it. Bob Stenhouse is CEO of Veritas Solutions who brings years of policing experie…

Ramsay Street's shortest paternity mystery is solved in two scenes; Red Velvet Cake nearly brings down Erinsborough High; Sadie wishes to play first violin in Byron's string section; and Chelsea gets her hands on Paul's most lucrative manila folder. CJ, Kate and Vaya examine Episodes 8996 to 8999 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.…

We are all weary of abuse rocking our churches, seminaries and ministry organizations. Offences range from sexual abuse to bullying and harassment. Our guest Lydia Fawcett brings years of experience in social work and more recently in abuse prevention with the Mennonite Central Committee. She helps us understand what abuse looks like and feels like…

The Shitbag of the Week of the Month is here and he's had a sugar crash! Nicolette isn't coping with co-parenting amid grief, Chelsea Lately attempts a conservatorship over Paul, and Our Mel slips into her Thirst Trap Tiger Stripes to entice the Toad back. CJ, Kate and Vaya examine Episodes 8992 to 8995 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https…

Legal Eagle Bec from Chicks Talking Footy is back with CJ and Vaya to unpack a cheeky little post-death Ramsay Street Siege! Evil Eden escapes hospital, amid Paul, Leo and Aaron's turbulent grief for David; the street slow-cooks; and Chelsea steps into the role of saucy funeral planner. We examine Episodes 8984 to 8987 in the PirateNet Studios. Hea…

The Tanaka-Brennans embark on a two-hour getaway to Bum Island 3: Tokyo Drift. David gorges himself to save Leo from Evil Eden and we're mad about it; Sadie tries to claim her 3 hunge of wages from Chelsea, but Chelsea has bigger fish to snare. And everybody's new favourite fruiterer strikes up a romance with Vera Punt. Kate and Vaya unpack Episode…

To do something at the same time... Chelsea Not-Varga-Just-Murphy pollutes Erinsborough with Unison, a pungent new signature scent for Lassiters; Our Mel finds an A+ fruity suitor; the Brennan-Tanakas want to get out of dodge to avoid their stalker; Leo can't seem to get on a childcare waiting list; and Haz gets both Trevor and Mack all at once. CJ…

"What if singleness is a life to be lived, and not a problem to be solved?" writes Karissa Sovdi, in a recent Faith Today article exploring singleness in the Church. In this podcast Karissa, an author, counsellor and facilitator from Victoria, B.C., is joined by Calgary's Barry Danylak, executive director of SEE Global, a ministry that equips the C…

Let's get ready to Jumblllllle! Erinsborough is overrun with both bric and brac as Toadie's big Jumble Sale tumbles into town. Nicolette is taunted by a villain with a topped-up Officeworks print card; Melanie is harrassed by shitbags in a shitbox labelled ERNSBRAHH; Leo and Krista get their tryst on; and Daaron put the cock in cocktail... CJ, Kate…

HoHo ditches Haz; Nicolette talks about some churchie drama we're not across; Toadie opens the floodgates to Nelly's therapist, and Karl shows Melanie his all-time favourite ceramic pig (a replica of which was at her wedding??). We cover Episodes 8968 to 8971 in the Pirate Net Studios. If you missed our Boxing Day live stream with NeighBens, you ca…

What does it mean for the church to truly welcome and include people who live with disabilities? How do we all grow stronger when everyone feels at home and valued? Faith Today's Ilana Reimer, also editor of Love is Moving magazine, interviews Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons).Find out more about Kar…

It's the Wedding of the Year of the Week! #Chelly provides a second set of nuptials to round off the 2023 ReNeighssance. Plus, a moist end to the Post-Christmas-Party Christmas Party for Holly; a spiky end to the Lassiters New Year's Eve bash for Krista the Sista; and is a stray character reference the beginning of the end for ToadRage? We cover Ep…

It's a Neighbuzz Christmas Cracker! We recap a bumper fortnight of episodes, ranging from the Lassiters Fair and Byron's Dear Byron letter, to the Pre-Christmas Party Christmas Party, plus Jane and Terage's council bizzo, Krista the Sista's 'Ooh La La' return, and Nellyfish's Pre-Birthday Party Birthday Party. Jim Robinson baubles out, one and all!…

Are you a book lover? Has Christian literature shaped your spiritual life? Jeff Crosby is an author himself, and president and CEO of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He came to the ECPA from his position as publisher at IVP and brought with him years of experience within the Christian publishing industry.Jeff speaks to Karen Still…

Save Our School! Jordy Lucas (a.k.a Erinsborough High alum Summer Hoyland!) helps CJ and Vaya recap Neighbours episodes 8948 - 8951: Nicolette and Wendy's protest to save the school turns violent when the hordes head INDOORS! Rising star of Rise FM, Summer interviews past staff and students from the comfort of her marquee while Melanie is injured i…

The ultimatum heard across the valley: It's Me or Erinsbrough! CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours episodes 8944 - 8947: Krista the Sista is having drugs withdrawals in a swanky new rehab facility called Lassiters. Ex-Dr-Naka supports her through it, not before demanding the Brenakas stay in their miserable scenic country estate. ToadRage learn abou…

It's been a 200-year journey for a complete Mohawk translation of the Bible to find its way into the world. The first translation in the history of the Bible Society was the translation of the Gospel of John in Mohawk by the British and Foreign Bible Society in 1804. In 1880, the four Gospels were translated by Sosé Onasakenrat of Kanesatake, In 20…

She has risen! CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours episodes 8940 - 8943: Flashback week fallout! Krista the Sista is rescued from an unsavoury legume den and reunited with Mischa Barton for one scene. Visiting hours at Goodwood Prison are wide open and Our Melly has Nelly in her corner. ToadRage are kidding themselves, Chloe bails Paul out of tediou…

How do we navigate deep disappointment and grief, and keep our faith intact? Does God send tragedy our way to help us grow? Author Philip Yancey engages in conversation with Karen Stiller about holding onto God and others in our hardest moments. Philip Yancey visited Canada recently on a speaking tour for Effect Hope, a charity that addresses negle…

Kids, has Melanie ever told you the tale of how she met Krista the Sista? No, well, strap in, it's long-winded! CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours episodes 8936 - 8939: FLASHBACK WEEK 2023! You want to know the story in less than four days? Here it is: Mel used to work for The Sinclairs/hoteliers as a housekeeper, she got caught with Krista's Bag o…

Mischa Barton's on the road in to Mildura in a shitbox Laser! Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours episodes 8931 - 8934: Maury Povich arrives to reveal the paternity test results to the Rodwell-Varga-Murphys; Paul evacuates Lassiters to snoop when he already has a master key; and Nellyfish goes missing on her quest to find Melanie! Head over to [https://…

Anthrax attack! CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Neighbours episodes 8927 - 8930: Dr Ma's life is on the line when she opens her subscription of dust; the secret of the Whiz-bang Sperm Donor comes out; Nellyfish considers her Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats over a cuppa with Sharon; HoHo has heart eyes for Haz; and Reese is... also there. H…

FTP Ep. 217. Ephraim Radner is professor emeritus of historical theology at Wycliffe College in Toronto and author of "A Time to Keep: Theology, Mortality, and the Shape of a Human Life" (Baylor, 2016). An Anglican cleric, he has served as a missionary in Burundi and Haiti, andtaught and pastored in the United States. He spoke with Faith Today’s Bi…