In February I blogged about Afshin Javid, a Canadian speaker/author who lost his ministerial credentials when Christians in BC publicly stepped forward to express concerns about his conduct. Javid’s book…
Final Cover.png These are notes for remarks that Chris Mooney gave recently at the Tucson Festival of Books, where he was asked to talk about his new book on a…
Happy Tuesday! We’ve got an exciting show lined up, so tune in at 7am on CKCU! At 8:05, we’ll speak with Citizen’s for Safe Cycling President Hans Moor about their…
dont_tread_on_me.jpg There was the Tweet, from Andy Revkin: “Scientists Call For Stronger Global Governance To Address Climate Change.” Revkin linked to a Forbes story, that, in turn, linked to a…
A group of PBI alumni who are working with Prairie Bible Institute are asking alumni for more money, without disclosing where their initial funds came from, where the funds went,…
If you spend anytime online, you’re aware of the Kony 2012 video, directed by Jason Russell, co-founder of Invisible Children. The video, which draws attention to Ugandan guerrilla group leader…
Mercy Ministries is in the news again, and coming out swinging.That is to be expected, MM has a formidable pr pitch, slick advertising, has defensive well polished and the organization…
By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission Faytene Grasseschi’s The Cry Hollywood will be webcast online live starting at 2 PM Pacific, 5 Pm Eastern (about an hour…
hoaxbook.jpg Last week, we were treated to one of those facepalm moments that make those of us who care about the future of planet intensely frustrated. Or worse. Senator James…
Retired Calgary judge Herbert Allard has gone public with his concerns about past adoption practises and how unwed mothers were treated in Canada. ‘These people thought they were doing good…
Over at Missionary Kids Safety Net, a website set up to help survivors of abuse which occurred in Evangelical organizations and denominations, and a resource site for leaders of organizations…
Happy Tuesday! We’ve got an exciting show lined up, with a couple of fun surprises for the second hour. Tune in on CKCU at 7am! Clayton Ruby wants Rob Ford…
varneybastardi.jpg There was a time, believe it or not, when Fox New’s Shepard Smith openly mocked global warming deniers—seriously comparing them to a man who got stuck in a portable…
Los Angeles Times: Schuller resignation from Crystal Cathedral board is end of an era Robert H. Schuller and his wife cited the “negative” environment at the church he founded when…
By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. Faytene Grasseschi continues to try to generate attention for The Cry Hollywood—the prayer event is only a few days off now,…
By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Bob Larson is back in the spotlight, along with three teenage girls who cast out demons. Larson is the father of…
By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. The staff of Harold Camping’s old ministry, Family Radio, has issued a statement on his behalf. Although the ministry does admit…
Orange County Register Three family members of Crystal Cathedral Founder Robert H. Schuller were fired from their leadership positions in the ministry, officials confirmed Tuesday. Schuller’s daughter, Gretchen Penner, was…
fact check universe.png This afternoon, I’ll be at MIT for this conference, sponsored by the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard and the MIT Center for Civic Media…
