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 Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Recently John Graves Simcoe has become a controversial figure. But why? An abolitionist, he accomplished much for Upper Canada (Ontario) in terms of infrastructure and laid the foundations of Canada today. Submit your questions here or to info@christianrootscanada.org, and they could be answered on the show!
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
On July 7, 2024, the Curious Canadian History Buff was invited to share her testimony with a church in Lake Talon, Ontario. Tune in to hear what inspired her and the discovery that led to ChristianRoots Canada!
Submit your questions to info@christianrootscanada.org and they could be answered on the show!
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
After the British Conquest, St. Jean-Baptiste Day was not celebrated until the 1830s. It soon became a part of French Canadian identity.
It was politicized during the Quiet Revolution and all religious aspects were consequently stripped from it.
Submit your questions to info@christianrootscanada.org and they could be answered on the show!
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
You may have noticed that last episode we wished you a Happy Dominion Day instead of Canada Day.
Believe it or not, “Canada Day” was the result of an attempt to ERASE our Christian Roots. Read the full story here.
Get answers to questions here
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
From sporting events to Remembrance Day celebrations, Canada’s National Anthem is an iconic tune recognized around the world. It actually originated in Quebec!
Read the full story on our website.
Submit your questions here. They could be answered on the show!
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
St. Jean-Baptiste Day is observed only in Quebec. The Curious Canadian History Buff thinks it should be a national celebration! Find out why on the very first episode of ChristianRoots Canada’s podcast, Ask the History Buff! Read the full story here.