A naturally reasonable mind with a passionate heart that wants to bring everyone together under the banner of Truth. So whether you hate God or love him, I'm trying to nudge you closer or at least get you some answers! From hating to understanding, from understanding to accepting, from accepting to loving, and so on, I'll go through the hardest (and easiest) topics because we deserve to know the truth from a safe space. My goal in being exhaustive, leaving no stone unturned and breaking it a ...
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Beyond Our Borders is a series of conversations with Atlantic Canadians who are impacting the world. Your story has made an impression on us as well as our communities within and outside our borders. We are looking for personal stories —your journey to prosperity and impact; inspiration; highly practical tools; tactics and strategies that can help our listeners create a life of positive impact—personally and professionally.
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A HUGE question I go back and forth on, I wonder if it has to do with my biases and maybe even what I'm going through in the moment. I want to get to the bottom of it and I'm taking you on the journey with me. I don't want to be subjective because I want the truth so bad! Today we touch on preliminary thoughts. Is our sin personal to God? What is p…
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Starting in Matthew 4, I go through one of the weirdest interactions in the Bible... I do though, like perhaps Jordan Peterson would do, I try to reach for the interpersonal lessons and representative symbols that apply to our lives. Treating it this way though, does not take away from the validity and truth of this story. Thanks again for checking…
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This Co-worker gave me some food for thought. We talk about how different devout Christians are from the rest of the world by being EMPOWERED to be Christlike... Our perspective changes in a way that we're not in a psychological/emotional/physical/spiritual scarcity mindset. Thanks again for checking out this episode! I hope there was something use…
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Whew! I've just been ranting out here lately! But how relevant is this conversation!? P.S. Somebody tell MY MOM that I'm doing the Lord's work. Also, The album has BEEN OUT. "Bootleg Suicide Presents: Girls! Girls! Girls!" by Nelson De Mello. Check it out, low-key still makes me cry! Thanks again for checking out this episode! I hope there was some…
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A little chaotic today, this episode is a bummer, the other this week is not, both very introspective. I hope this one isn't too hopeless though! It's ironic and shows my Ambivalence, but a week apart I go from Melancholy to Exuberance. I've decided to put these two episodes together so look out for "Passion v. discipline: A Passion Rant 2/2" Thank…
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Am I right on this one? I'm genuinely curious... Let me know on whatever platform you're on. It's ironic and shows my Ambivalence, but a week or so apart, I go from Melancholy to Exuberance. I've decided to put these two episodes together, so look out for "A Morbid Rant 1/2". Thanks again for checking out this episode! I hope there was something us…
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Quite a Doozy.. or Is It? The interesting thing is that people just don't read the Bible for what it is... It's way more life giving than anyone's interpretation. Take away the suffocating Self-Righteousness and the Liberal Anarchy and be left with God's safety net and wisdom. These are the passages that speak directly about divorce. The first four…
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As I've looked back at my transformation, I think back at why I identified with things that were no good for me. I realized that I believe about myself lies that I've told myself... or something even more sinister... I don't talk about it here but Satan literally means "the accuser". Whether figuratively, literally, or metaphysically, I could say t…
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We CANNOT be shy to be real, authentic, with God. Those who were most intimate with God argued (Abraham and Moses) and wrestled God one instance even literally (Jacob). It's ok to not understand, to doubt, to not agree, but don't leave it at that. WRESTLE WITH GOD. Thanks again for checking out this episode! I hope there was something useful you go…
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Is it true? Can you only understand the heart of the matter through the Holy Spirit? can we rationalize the Bible's teachings? Actually these are loaded questions... Of course we can rationalize them... IF our foundation is Christ: His death and resurrection. Without it, it's all foolishness and a stumbling block (1 Cor. 1:23) Thanks again for chec…
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What does it look like to obey God? What does it take to obey God? What If I disobey? We'll be looking at these questions and more in our Obedience series! Today we'll be looking at Jesus as the perfect role model for obedience. Even Jesus slightly hesitated to take the cup of wrath, but obedience isn't always so hard and harsh. Sometimes, when we'…
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Something I never really get tired of talking about, it becomes so essential. This is a sermon I preached early in the year and it's something I'll forever be working on and being intentional about meditating on because it gives the most freedom: Having the Fear of the LORD. Thanks again for checking out this episode! I hope there was something use…
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THE AUDACITY I have to say you don't love... let me explain... Thanks again for checking out this episode! I hope there was something useful you got from here, I'll see you here next week on Fridays as early as 7:00 AM for more content! Don't forget to review, like, comment, subscribe on whatever platform you're hearing me from. It means the world …
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What does it look like to obey God? What does it take to obey God? What If I disobey? We'll be looking at these questions and more in our Obedience series! Today we'll be looking at Jonah and how he gets a second chance, how our disobedience can effect the people around us and vice versa... WARNING: I talk about some heavier topics... I try not to …
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Set apart church? Unconditional love? Is that even healthy? A brief contemplation on these things... Give your input! I want to learn more!Nelson de Mello
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What does it look like to obey God? What does it take to obey God? What If I disobey? We'll be looking at these questions and more in our Obedience series! Today we'll be looking at Detours and if that really effects God's plan for us. Interestingly enough, we get our answer when we look MACROSCOPIC at God's plan, sovereignty and wisdom! Thanks aga…
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What does it look like to obey God? What does it take to obey God? What If I disobey? We'll be looking at these questions and more in our Obedience series! Today we'll be looking at Maybe counter-intuitive but have you considered the fear of the Lord being an additive fuel to why we ought to obey? Thanks again for checking out this episode! I hope …
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What is Micro and Macro level obedience? I also stopped to meditate on the glorious miracle that is our salvation. We forget how impossible it was for us to be saved... some of us don't even know... I also passionately talk about Believer and Disciple... maybe too passionate, but I don't think I've missed the mark, what do you think? Stay tuned as …
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We worship when everything sucks or when everything is good. but what about in the in-betweens? What about the consistent worship? It's all in bases of our intimacy with Jesus as if he was actually the love of our lives. Let's dig in!Nelson de Mello
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How do I know God is talking to me? What if I have the wrong motivations to obey? What if I'm not hearing from God at all? Join me on my Journey as I think about Obedience from every angle I can think of. Like always, review, comment, subscribe and Like. It helps so much!Nelson de Mello
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Every church prays for revival but haven't we learned from history? and don't we know that good things that last forever, take hard work and a lot of time? We should pray for manageable growth and proportional workers to tend the ripe fields. The majority of churches have passive members in them, imagine if we were active in loving God and loving o…
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A little off topic but I'm so interested in the themes of what is going on because of Terrance Howard doing his science thing. exposing the science community for it's hypocrisy and greed The fallacy of thinking science can answer "Why?" He's the apex of the metaphor of the Flat Earth Theory The church has gone through the skepticism that the scienc…
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I know I'm late to the party. But maybe it's deeper than you realize... at the same time, it's not that deep. I don't think they're being intentionally malicious, perhaps just distastefully ignorant. For example, did you know that there are many bodies of literature that make the comparison of Dionysus and Jesus? Are my points valid? let me know!…
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This was a sermon I preached to my Youth Group in July. We ponder the question: what does it mean to follow Jesus? what do we give up? why would we give it up? What do we get in return?Nelson de Mello
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Are you free to choose? Has your story been plotted out by an author? Perhaps both... We'll go through various ideas and theories to tackle this problem. Two main theories surround tackling the proverb "Man Makes Plans, but God Determines his Steps" and an idea that is original to me... The Spectrum of Freedom... come find out what all of this mean…
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For some reason, I have had to deal with most emotional problems under the sun... Here we talk about perfectionism, it's grip and how sucky it is to live this way. I also go on a rant about how greed is the root of the de-beautification of everything good in this world. All in only 10 quick minutes!Nelson de Mello
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This is about as real as I can get... I think.. what should I go deeper on or talk about? Here I talk about the three times I got burned by the church. What this means is that people in the church, whether leaders or congregants, acted in an abusive, destructive or at least a hurtful manner. The three are: My dad's old theology, a messy situation w…
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I have so much compassion for the people who don't belong and I've spent a lot of time praying and wrestling with scripture to understand: Why?.. Here I only scratch the surface of what I've meditated on in regards to the LGBTQ community. All we can do is go deeper and get more nuanced to what's going on. I compare Christians to Trans by this one t…
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In 2016, the Huffington Post named Nova Scotia’s Tyler Simmonds one of the “10 inspirational people under 30 you should be following on Twitter.” An artist and advocate, he is using his voice and talents to create a safe space to discuss mental illness, he encourages vulnerability and how that can be a source of healing and power. His message is re…
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I have so much respect for Lisa Drader-Murphy not just as an international fashion designer but also as a savvy businesswoman with an inspiring work ethic. Tune in to this episode of Beyond Our Borders to find out how she has pivoted during our global crisis. We cover everything from when she first started to much needed hair cuts! Highlights: - “P…
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I couldn’t stop giggling in this interview! One of my absolute favorite conversations with the very funny and talented comedian Trent McClellan. One of the stars of CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, not only is he funny he is also incredibly gracious, kind and down-to-earth. Trent talked about his early days and how he had to “develop a sense of resi…
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About 25 years ago, the injury, rehabilitation and release of an injured robin set in motion what would eventually become a beloved global television series and—one woman’s mission to reconnect humans to their natural world. I’m talking about the inimitable Hope Swinimer and the critters in the global television series Hope for Wildlife that have c…
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She is the first female gymnast from Nova Scotia to go to the Olympics. She’s been described as a “superstar in the world of gymnastics,” and “Canada’s top gymnast.” Of course I am talking about Ellie Black. After the 2016 Olympics in Rio she ranked 5th in the world and became the most decorated Canadian female gymnast after the 2019 Pan Am Games i…
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Listen up! Have you ever thought about starting a podcast? Do you already have one? Or, do you just like listening them? My guests in this episode of Beyond Our Borders are the funny and dynamic Rhy Waters and Jonathan Burns. Digital serendipity brought them together and they have joined forces to take the podcasting world by storm. Podstarter is t…
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What are you most grateful for? That is the question that award-winning journalist and author Janice Landry poses in her latest book, Silver Linings: Stories of Gratitude, Resiliency and Growth through Adversity. 15 inspiring Canadians across five provinces tell their personal stories of gratitude through tragedy, pain, loss, and trauma. Two highly…
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I first met film and television producer, Karen Wentzell when she spoke on a Women in Film & Television (WIFT-Atlantic) panel. I was struck by her poise, insight and generosity in sharing her knowledge. She is behind such critically acclaimed hits as the comedy series Seed, the history-making CBC series Diggstown and of course the show that changed…
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Tom Ryan is taking the literary world by storm in the young adult fiction genre. His first novel Way to Go, was chosen as one of the most important works in the history of Nova Scotia. Born and raised in Cape Breton he still considers NS the perfect place to live and spends a few months there every year. Authentic, insightful and talented and so so…
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I had a great conversation with Leadership Coach, Andrea Janzen. She is authentic, honest, insightful and at times refreshingly raw about her own vulnerability and the universal fear zone of “impostor syndrome”. She has developed tools and strategies to take you from fear and inertia to writing down your goals and checking them off as you achieve t…
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Singer. Songwriter. Poet. Lennie Gallant has captured our hearts with 13 albums over the last three decades and has collected numerous awards and accolades along the way. Recently, he was awarded the Order of Canada. Golden Nuggets: •Find out who in his family with “a big heart for the underdog” inspires him to this day and how that shows up in his…
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Brenda Saunders/Todd is the CEO of Dress for Success Halifax, a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic independence for all women. Brenda has committed her life and career to advancing women in our society. She was recently appointed to the Dress for Success International board of directors that includes power women such…
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Guess who I got to interview? Custio!!!! Yup. The undefeated welterweight boxing champion Custio Clayton who represented his home community of North Preston, Nova Scotia and Canada on the world stage in the 2012 Olympic Games. Humble, gracious and sweet. (Make no mistake though he can knock you out in seconds, he has 11 knockout wins under his belt…
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Jennifer Gillivan is the celebrated President & CEO of the IWK Foundation. Since 2012 she has driven unprecedented results for the organization. She is also so much more. She is a respected leader in Canada, a community builder and a champion of women and children. Smart, kind, humble, innovative and funny (humour style coming from her Irish roots!…
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In the blink of an eye, an air strike blew up Tareq Hadhad’s idyllic life in Damascus. He and his family lost everything. Forced into the role of refugee he refused to be a victim and always looked at what he could do or contribute in the moment for a better tomorrow. Articulate, incredibly bright and always a source of inspiration he sits down wit…
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You may not know her name but chances are you’ve see her work. Brittany Pickrem is THE branding expert. Locally she’s worked on brands like the a International Jazz Festival and the IWK Children’s Hospital . Globally she’s worked with Lionsgate Entertainment and on The Wendy Williams tv show. She talks to me today about the do’s and don’ts of brand…
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John Wesley Chisholm’s company, Arcadia Content has produced hundreds of hours of television worldwide, including the beautiful gift of a show, Hope for Wildlife. He shares film industry insight; what most budding filmmakers get wrong when seeking funding; and the four crucial elements he looks for in a story. Golden Nuggets: -Change creates opport…
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Saeed El Darahali arrived in Canada with his family at the tender age of 12 and he didn’t speak any English. At 14, he became a first time entrepreneur selling cotton candy. By 17 he enlisted in the military to give back to his country. Today he is a globally recognized top tech CEO. His company SimplyCast, is one of the world’s first multi-channel…
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Listen up! Especially all ambitious, driven women out there who are living with purpose and who desire to create a positive impact. Eleanor Beaton is this week’s podcast guest and you don’t want to miss it. She is an internationally recognized women’s leadership and business coach, a sought after keynote speaker and all around rock star! Below are …
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