Bill C-9 and the Future of ‘Hate Speech’

Bill C-9 and the Future of ‘Hate Speech’

Author: Dr. Joe Boot December 10, 2025 Duration: 0:00
Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen break down Canada’s proposed Bill C-9 and what it means for free speech, public Christianity, and the future of law in the West.

Dr. Joe Boot hosts the Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation, a series of conversations that go far beyond typical religious commentary. Here, the pressing issues of our day-from politics and art to technology and social trends-are examined not as isolated phenomena, but through the transformative lens of Christian thought. The central idea is that the gospel speaks directly to every sphere of human life and activity, offering not just personal solace but a framework for rebuilding. In each episode, Dr. Boot and his guests delve into what it genuinely means to live out a biblical worldview in a complex, often skeptical modern world. You’ll hear thoughtful analysis on how historic Christian truth confronts and reshapes contemporary culture, challenging listeners to move from abstract belief to practical engagement. This isn’t about retreating from society but about thoughtfully participating in it with conviction and clarity. Tune in for a podcast that treats culture with serious theological consideration, arguing that real reformation begins with how we think and what we choose to champion in our communities.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation
Podcast Episodes
Think Christianly: Recovering the Christian Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen, Dr. Joe Boot, and Pastor Nate Wright continue their discussion on Think Christianly, focusing on how the church can recover a truly Christian mind.
Think Christianly: The Loss of the Christian Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Nate and Michael explore how the church has lost the Christian mind and why recovering a biblically tethered, undivided mind is the first step toward real cultural reformation.
Hospitality and the Preservation of Nationhood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Michael Thiessen, Joe Boot, and Nate Wright unpack how Christians can practice genuine hospitality to immigrants without losing the cultural and legal unity of a nation.
Immigration, Islam, and the Future of Christian Nations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot preview the Ezra East conference (Nov. 1, 2025, Ingersoll, ON) and tackle one of the West’s most urgent questions: How should Christians think about immigration?
Christianity & the State: Freedom is Tethered to Christ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode of The Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Michael Thiessen, Dr. Joe Boot, and Nate Wright explore the Christian concept of freedom. As they think Christianly through today’s headlines, they examine how mod…
REMEMBERING CHARLIE: Remarks on a Remarkable Memorial [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Pastor Nate Wright and Drs. Mike Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot, discuss the significance of Charlie Kirk's memorial, exploring its implications for the Christian community and the broader cultural landscape.