Context with Lorna Dueck

Oh-so-polite Canadians are world famous for saying 'thanks', but just how good are we at thankfulness?  There are good reasons to ask, and in the next few minutes you'll get some remarkable perspectives.  Experience thankfulness from on high- that is- through the eyes of the world-famous Flying Wallendas.  Then we'll explore the benefits-  mental, physical, and spiritual- of being thankful.

The Bible has a great deal to say about life and death, and though 7 people in scripture take their own lives, it seems to have little to say about suicide. Or does it? It speaks of hope. Of love. Of caring for our neighbours. Watch our episode on Suicide featuring comedian Mary Walsh, musician Lacey Sturm, and Ross Crichton.

The face of terrorism has a new name:  ISIS, or The Islamic State. Its brutal wave of terrorist acts are provoking a global response, and has stirred a massive refugee crisis in Iraq.  Which only adds to the plight of millions fleeing civil war and ISIS in Syria. Coming up, learn what it's like for those who leave a life behind, with nowhere to turn. Then we'll learn what you can do to help.