The Two Stewards Show

“Free money” sounds great… until you realize who actually pays for it. In this episode, we discuss: How Canada’s latest policies (from HST cuts to condo bailouts) are shaping the housing market What’s really happening in the job market? The consequences of government “free money” programs and who actually benefits Foreign influence, energy strategy, and global trends that could impact Canada’s future - If you have a property in Hamilton or St. Catharines, you could be eligible for $40-80k in government grants if you add a dwelling unit to your property. To learn more and run through some options for free, book a call here: https://goodstewards.ca/get-started To get in tough with the show, email [email protected]

Is the world upside down? From Canada’s internal tensions to a shifting global order, the cracks are getting harder to ignore. We explore: Canada’s deficits, debt, and growing pressure Indigenous land claims and sovereignty questions Media narratives, transparency, and social tension De-dollarization Iran, China, and rising geopolitical risk - Email us at [email protected]

Ian Wildeboer is the pastor of Mercy Christian Church in Hamilton and a former missionary to Papua New Guinea. His doctoral research explored the lives of missional church leaders serving in lower-income urban communities across Canada, examining what it means to follow the “downward way” of Christ. In this episode, we discuss: What social mobility really means — upward vs. downward Can the pursuit of wealth and the call to serve the marginalized coexist? The tension between ambition, contentment, and faithfulness What it practically looks like to love and serve the poor - How well are you stewarding your real estate? Take our real estate stewardship quiz: https://squander-o-meter.replit.app/ Get in touch with the show: https://twostewards.ca

How Christian homeowners can use their home as a tool - to spend less time working, and more time with their kids We’ll go over: What exactly is home equity and how you can calculate it The 3 ways homeowners access it safely 4 Strategies you can use to deploy your equity wisely – and multiply it - Download the FULL resource here: https://www.goodstewards.ca/wealth Book a 15-Minute strategy call with our team: https://www.goodstewards.ca/get-started

Robert Netzly is a globally recognized leader in the Biblically Responsible Investing movement and founder and CEO of Inspire Investing. He is also the author of Biblically Responsible Investing: On Wall Street As It Is In Heaven and has spent years helping Christian families think deeply about how their investment dollars intersect with their faith. In this episode, we discuss: How Robert’s journey led him into Biblically Responsible Investing The surprising reality of what many investment portfolios may be funding Whether strong returns and biblical values can coexist The pressure to conform within the financial world Practical first steps for families who want to honor God with their money - Check out Inspire Investing: https://www.inspireinvesting.com/ How well are you stewarding your real estate? Take our real estate stewardship quiz: https://squander-o-meter.replit.app/ Get in touch with the show: https://twostewards.ca

Jonathan Wellum is the CEO of Rocklinc Investment Partners, an independent investment management firm focused on building portfolios of high-quality assets. Jonathan brings has an MBA from McMaster, a Master of Arts in Theology and Philosophy, and CFA credentials with decades of practical experience in finance. In this episode, we discuss: How Christian values shape his approach to investing How Christians can navigate the financial world The role of REITs, ETFs, and alternative investments Active vs passive investing Advice for Christian parents and business owners who want to build wealth while prioritizing family and purpose His thoughts on secularization and culture shifts - Check out Rocklinc Investment Partners: https://rocklinc.com/ Are you stewarding or squandering your real estate? Take our real estate stewardship quiz: https://squander-o-meter.replit.app/ Get in touch with the show: https://twostewards.ca

Joshua Emmanuel is the founder of Jungle Ministry in Jos, Nigeria. He is a missionary, Christian apologist, and podcaster. In this episode, we discuss: The true purpose of money The role of government And practical guidance for leading, discipling, and stewarding resources in today’s society. - Support Joshua's work: https://teachthestory.org/jungleministry Reformation Room Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@josreformedtheologicalcollege

How to confidently get your kids into the market – while avoiding big mistakes, protecting your relationship, and creating a plan that works for the long term - Download the FULL resource here: https://www.goodstewards.ca/help-your-kids Book a 15-Minute strategy call with our team: https://www.goodstewards.ca/get-started

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Hawkes, a paralegal focussing on landlord tenant and small claims court matters. How the LTB actually works What every small landlord needs to know to avoid costly mistakes Bill 60 updates that are reshaping landlord-tenant law - Get in touch with Kelly by emailing [email protected] Are you stewarding or squandering your real estate? Take our Quick Test Here: https://squander-o-meter.replit.app/

Is mass immigration actually working? Who benefits, who pays the cost, and what happens when integration, housing, and institutions can’t keep up? We explore population decline, entitlement pressures, cultural cohesion, historical immigration successes and failures, and why immigration alone can’t replace families, productivity, and shared values. - Email the show at [email protected]

We live in a world of constant stimulation. News cycles, social media, notifications, and deficit spending. Short-term dopamine boosts hide long-term weakness. What would it look like (personally and economically) to rebuild baseline instead of chasing the next hit. - Reach out to the show by email at [email protected]

In this episode, we focus on Bill C-9 and the growing threat to free speech in Canada. We also explore: Interest rates The Genesis Mission AI infrastructure - Email the show at [email protected]

Private property is the foundation of today’s society. In this episode, we explore how history, economics, and Scripture all point to the same truth: without property rights, there is no responsibility and no real freedom. We discuss: The biblical basis for property and stewardship What happens when property rights are ignored How secure ownership creates responsibility and generosity - Email the show at [email protected]

In this episode, we discuss Canada’s latest fiscal update: $141B in new spending and a nearly $80B deficit. We break down what’s happening with housing, the new "Productivity Super Deduction", shifts in immigration policy, and why government spending continues to complicate interest rate cuts. Where is Canada’s economy heading, (and what good stewards should pay attention to)? - Email the show at [email protected]

Mike Hutten is the owner of The Good Ground Natural farm. A regenerative farm hoping to produce food that is good for people, animals, and the earth. How did Mike's farm do this year? Why is bad food so cheap? Do we think about our food enough? Is there a morally superior food choice? - The Good Ground: https://www.thegoodground.ca/ The Good Ground on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodground.farm Email the show at [email protected]

Jeremiah Shamess is a commercial real estate broker and head of Colliers Private Capital Group. He has built a reputation for his creative deal making in commercial real estate. In this episode, we discuss the GTHA market right now, whether development charges need to change, AI, and new sectors. We also explore what the next few years might look like for investors and homeowners alike. - Jeremiah on X: https://x.com/JShamess Email the show at [email protected]

We’re at an inflection point. Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool. It’s becoming the engine of our economy, reshaping energy demand, wealth creation, and even the definition of productivity itself. In this episode, Brent and Mark explore the age of abundance that technology promises. Will AI lift everyone's standard of living? Or will it deepen the divide? - Email the show at [email protected]

Many people feel that things today aren't right. Things seem more expensive. Housing is unaffordable. Global tensions are rising. Physical and mental health are declining. The education system feels broken. What if all these issues stem from the same root cause? In this episode, Joe Bryan joins us to discuss the problem. Our financial system. Only once we understand the problem, can we find a solution. - What's The Problem Video: https://www.whatstheproblem.org/ Follow Joe on X: https://x.com/satmojoe Reach out to the show by emailing [email protected]