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This week on Wilderness Times, Bri-anne Swan explores how Jesus’ call to take the lowest seat challenges a world that measures success by status, productivity and power. Read it here: https://wildernesstimes.substack.com/p/the-gospel-of-quiet-quitting
Happy Pride 🏳️🌈 Celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ communities this June and beyond.
What happens when religion and politics become increasingly intertwined and how is that changing Alberta? Join us for a conversation on Christian nationalism and faith-based politics in Alberta for our next Broadview Live. Register for free here: https://broadview.org/national-online-reading-club/
Wilderness Times is moving to every other Tuesday — starting tomorrow. In our next issue, Bri-anne looks at recent comments from JD Vance about Pope Francis — and what happens when people in power don’t like being challenged on moral issues. Read it here: https://wildernesstimes.substack.com/
“This is my body, broken for you.” Easter has passed but the question remains What does it mean to belong?
As Holy Week approaches, Rev. Bri-anne Swan reflects on the parallels between the temple in Jerusalem — which Jesus so famously disrupts — and how power is being used in Ontario. You can read more from her latest reflection by subscribing to Wilderness Times: https://ow.ly/3kk450Yxjgc
Lent asks hard questions. What needs overturning in our world — and in us?
Many of us lost people during COVID. But we also lost the shared spaces where grief is named out loud. In this week's Wilderness Times, Rev. Bri-anne Swan reflects on Lent as a time for lament. Subscribe here to get this week's edition: https://wildernesstimes.substack.com/
Spring may be on the horizon, but first — Lent. In Broadview’s March/April 2026 issue, we share six spirit-filled practices — simple, meaningful ways to deepen your faith as you journey toward Easter. Read the first one here: https://broadview.org/caring-for-creation-lent-2026/
Happy Valentine’s Day. May we all scatter kindness, compassion and care a little more freely today and everyday.
Join us TONIGHT for Broadview Live with former MP Charlie Angus and former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy. Register here: https://ow.ly/4jE450Y7MOt
Introducing the first issue of 2026! In our Jan/Feb cover story, Ruby Pratka explores how churches in Quebec are finding new ways to keep their doors open — by transforming into safe havens for people experiencing homelessness. Read the full story here: https://broadview.org/keeping-doors-open/
Check our Bri-anne’s special Christmas post: https://ow.ly/Os6h50XNTez
Dec. 17 Advent Calendar - Marion Newman (Opera Singer) Broadview is Canada’s only independent, progressive Christian media organization. Make a tax-deductible donation today: https://ow.ly/RCYE50XH528
Dec. 16 Advent Calendar - Sarah Watt (Broadview’s circulation marketing manager) Broadview is Canada’s only independent, progressive Christian media organization. Make a tax-deductible donation today: https://ow.ly/RCYE50XH528
With Nativity stories appearing everywhere this time of year, Rev. Bri-anne Swan’s second Substack post offers a thoughtful look at the Christmas story. https://ow.ly/pFeX50XIXlT
🤶 Dec. 8 Advent Calendar - Mary Hynes (Retired host of CBC Radio’s Tapestry) Sign up to read the story and get the full Advent Calendar straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/oVXF50XE2HM
🤶 Dec. 7 Advent Calendar - Caley Moore (Broadview’s managing editor) 🤶 Sign up to read the story and get the full Advent Calendar straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/oVXF50XE2HM
🎅 Dec. 6 Advent Calendar - Waubgeshig Rice (Author and Journalist)🎅 Sign up to read the story and get the full Advent Calendar straight to your inbox: https://broadview.org/sign-up-advent-calendar/
🌲 This Advent, will you join us in the wild? 🌲 Read Swan’s first Advent post and subscribe to receive new insights every other Sunday. https://wildernesstimes.substack.com/p/advent-hope-apocalypse
⛄ Dec. 5 Advent Calendar - Emmanuella and Ruby Spencer ⛄ Sign up to read the story and get the full Advent Calendar straight to your inbox: https://broadview.org/sign-up-advent-calendar/
🧸 Dec. 4 Advent Calendar - Cindy Blackstock (Executive director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society) 🧸 Sign up to read the story and get the full Advent Calendar straight to your inbox: https://broadview.org/sign-up-advent-calendar/
🎄 Dec. 3 Advent Calendar - Anne Brooks (Broadview Administrator) 🎄 Sign up to read the story and get the full Advent Calendar straight to your inbox: https://broadview.org/sign-up-advent-calendar/
🥳 Today we open the first door of our digital Advent Calendar. We’re kicking things off with a heartfelt story from Broadview Editor/Publisher Jocelyn Bell. 🥳 Sign up to read the story and get the full Advent Calendar straight to your inbox: https://broadview.org/sign-up-advent-calendar/
The little things often hold the biggest memories: a handmade star, the ornament your grandma gave you ... Our Broadview Advent Calendar shares these stories from well-known Canadians and our staff. Sign up now to receive this free digital gift: https://broadview.org/sign-up-advent-calendar/
🎅 Imagine opening a calendar where each day reveals a new ornament, a new story, a new moment of joy.🎅 Broadview’s free digital Advent Calendar brings together 14 days of heartwarming stories + photos from well-known Canadians and our team. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/I3U550Xt3ly
🎄 Something magical is coming this holiday season 🎄 https://broadview.org/sign-up-advent-calendar/
🚨 LIVE EVENT ALERT! 🚨 TONIGHT, Nov. 3, 7–8 p.m. Eastern, don’t miss Broadview contributor Christopher White in conversation with Maggie Helwig (author) and Ted Brown (Regeneration Outreach CEO). ✏️🧑💼Sign up for the free event here: https://bit.ly/4ozl6DW
🎄Introducing Broadview's Nov/Dec issue🎄 Our holiday cover story invites you on a journey with 14 notable Canadians as they share a cherished ornament (or two) and the meaning behind it. Share your favourite ornament story with us in the comments below!