Ask the History Buff
Ask the History Buff is a podcast produced by Lynette Bloedow, Owner of ChristianRoots Canada. I am a transplanted Canadian from the West Indies into Canada by choice. I have become curious about Canadian history from a Christian perspective. I research biographies and tell stories with passion and compassion about the Christian INFLUENCERS I discover. Many of them have left substantial legacies in Canada. I change BORING Hi(story) into EXCITING STORIES. I research the EVENTS in which these influencers participated and how those have impacted our Christian history over the course of generations. That’s why I call myself The Curious Canadian History Buff. I don’t claim to be the last word on History. I encourage you to do your own research. At the same time, feel free to pick my brain or to challenge my information. I might learn something I did not know. I would love to have you along for this exciting journey.
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Episodes
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
October 31 is not only Halloween, but Reformation Day. Today we'll be looking at Reformist John Calvin and the French Huguenots' ties to Canada.
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Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
For the Thanksgiving write-up: When people think of Thanksgiving, pilgrims, and turkey often come to mind. It turns out that Canada's Thanksgiving story is quite different than America's. But more importantly, you will learn that giving thanks to God is a Canadian tradition older than our country.Join the community! Sign up for our newsletter: christianrootscanada.org/newsletter/Submit your questions to t.ly/a4pcU or info@christianrootscanada.org and they could be answered on the show!Music by bensound.com
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
September 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. This episode we're looking at John Norton, a Mohawk chief born in Scotland, mentee of Joseph Brant, veteran and hero of the War of 1812, and Bible translator.
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Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Part 2 of our exploration into the life & legacy of Alexander Mackenzie, Canada's second prime minister and 'stainless statesman'.
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Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Jacques Le Fevre d'Etaples was a French scholar who wanted to reform the church from within.
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Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Samuel de Champlain was a French Huguenot who explored Canada in the early days of exploration. A discouraged visionary, he is now remembered as the father of New France.
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Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Alexander Mackenzie, "Canada's stainless statesman", was our second prime minister. A strong Christian, stonemason, and politician, he left an amazing legacy and example of when Liberals were Christians.
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Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Col. John By was a British-Canadian engineer. The Rideau Canal, the result of his brilliant mind, is considered to be ‘one of North America’s best navigable waterways’. Despite dying in disgrace, his legacy lives on. We will explore his impact in Episode 9 of Ask the History Buff.Submit your questions to t.ly/a4pcU or info@christianrootscanada.org and they could be answered on the show!
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) was a Native Canadian celebrated in Burlington on the first Monday in August. He was a Mohawk warrior, Bible translator and negotiator with Britain for his people. We will dive into his amazing story on Episode 8 of Ask the History Buff.
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Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Part 2 of our investigation into the life of John Graves Simcoe. We explore the compassion behind his actions towards slaves, natives, and settlers alike. He was also a creative figure who possessed the foresight Ontario needed to become what it is today.
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