A few years ago I saw a poster in a hallway filled with posters at the Red Deer College. It had a simple question: Have you ever thought of writing a play? It was a serendipitous moment in my life, to say the least. The question landed in me with much force. I had an [...]
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Sex+ Money: A National Search for Human Worth is a profound and moving film that looks at the reality of child-sex trafficking in the United States. I had the privilege to work alongside members of the crew who authored a book about the issue and have been following their story ever since. I was able [...]
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I’ve been playing “Here on Earth,” the new album by Brian and Katie Torwalt frequently. It’s unusual for me to repeat a worship album so much. But when you hear these new songs, you’ll understand why. Recently I caught up with the musical couple via email to ask them some questions about their approach to [...]
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I don’t know about you, but all the bad news of the day, reports of suffering and strife from around the world, is overwhelming and difficult for me to digest. What a blessed life to have the luxury of being overwhelmed by hearing bad news, rather than being overwhelmed by experiencing famine, rioting, or financial [...]
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Here’s an interview with Steve Waldschmidt, director of the world premiere of She Has A Name, and myself. I’m so thankful he’s on board – he’s an amazingly creative and visionary man.
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Lani Ledingham did a nice write up featuring my writing in the latest edition of the Red Deer College Alumni Magazine the Notebook. You can read the article here.
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Karla Adolphe is a Canadian folk music gem, and like the multifaceted rock her voice and music have many dimensions. She has talent you want to hold up to the sun, to squint at with one eye, smile with surprise at the refracted light. Karla’s songs take you on a journey, through the troubled valley [...]
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If you’ve followed my blog you may have taken note that I’m a fan of Anne Rice’s recent works (the Christ the Lord series was my introduction to her writing). But more than that, I’m a fan of her as a writer and a person. She is generous and giving as an author. As a [...]
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Interview: Bryan + Katie Torwalt, "Here on Earth"
Andrew's TEDx talk, "Considering Danger"
Interview: Kidnap Survivor and Inspiring Humanitarian Amanda Lindhout
If God Had A Facebook Account, What Would He Write on Your Wall?
Mephiboseth, a short story by Andrew Kooman
If Rudyard Kipling had Fridge Magnets
Chasing Tradition: Herbert's "Altar"
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