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What if kids could discover who God is and who they are through their very first Bible study? Care talks with author Marty Machowski about "God and Me", a new, interactive Bible study designed for kids ages 7–11. Discover how Genesis lays the foundation for understanding God, our identity, and how the story of creation connects to the good news of Jesus! Purchase the book 'God and Me' here: https://link.amazon/B0cWxubt0 As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 28, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Local Ottawa author Sarah Caesar has walked through seasons of fire, flood and desert. She knows firsthand that God’s presence is not only real – he is relentless! Join Brock as he chats with Sarah on, her powerful new memoir, ‘Water In The Wilderness’. Purchase "Water In The Wilderness" - https://link.amazon/B0byaxxCi or get locally at the Re-Read Bookstore in Stittsville As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 28, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

What can nature teach our kids about God’s love and purpose? This week on Wednesday Bookmark for Kids, Care chats with theologian and naturalist Eryn Lynum, author of Rooted in Wonder. Discover how nature journaling, fascinating creatures, and everyday outdoor adventures can inspire wonder in our children—and in ourselves! Plus, find out how many axolotls Eryn has at home. Purchase the book 'Where Wonder Leads' here: https://link.amazon/B0aJSj9zH As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 21, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

“Are you weighed down by the shame, secrets, and the scars of your past? You’re not alone! Join Brock as he talks with Ottawa author, Shawna Rae, about how she discovered her true identity in the midst of a personal spiritual crisis. Listen to their conversation on Shawna’s new memoir, ‘Backflip: Faith Turns Pain Into Purpose’.” Purchase "Backflip" - https://link.amazon/B08nE5Koe As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 21, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

In a time when anxiety rates among children are on the rise, Care and children's book author Hannah E Harrison discuss how God is like a Good Farmer who cares for us. He is strong, reliable and we can trust Him with our worries. Purchase the book 'The Good Farmer and The Worried Donkey' here: https://link.amazon/B01hxxCYD As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 14, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

“We were made for God, not the other way around. But often, we’re too self-focused to worship as we should. Brock chats with worship leader and award-winning recording artist Laura Story on worshipping God with reverence in mind. Listen to their conversation on, Laura’s new book, ‘Stand In Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives.” Purchase "Stand in Awe" - https://link.amazon/B0gC2XsfH As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 14, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Curious kids get to play detective with the new Kingswell Kid Detective series! Care chats with authors Jen Weaver and Gayle Veitenheimer about how kids can notice and respond to what God is saying, and how to extend grace to their friends instead of taking offence. They discuss some of the ways Indigenous tradition fits in to the Christian worldview and teach us some Cherokee words. Purchase the book 'The Mystery of the Missing Falls' here: https://link.amazon/B0fmCPc1z As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 07, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

How do you move from fragmented faith toward an integrated life of belief, wellness, and inner strength? Brock chats with Donna Lee Lamothe about the inSPIRE framework—Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational and Emotional—a powerful and holistic discipleship framework! Purchase "inSPIRE(R): Faith for a "Whole" Life" - https://link.amazon/B0jjmzzfE As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired October 07, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

"Why is a loving, relational connection with our kids so important? Author and child discipleship researcher Matt Markins shares how studies show resilient kids often have at least one loving adult walking alongside them through difficulty. Matt opens up about being wounded by an abusive father and how the church community discipled him. He also explores three traits of a loving father found in the Prodigal Son story and how they reflect God’s heart." Purchase the book 'Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me?' here: https://amzn.to/4xWK2KU As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 16, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Once you give yourself permission to be remarkable, you’ll never procrastinate again. But, how is it done? Brock chats with New York Times bestselling author, Jon Acuff, on ‘Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again’! Purchase "Procrastination Proof" - https://amzn.to/4hqhDqz As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 16, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Simon Amadeus Pillario’s Word for Word Comic Books help make the Bible accessible to reluctant readers without leaving out any text or events. In Care's second Wednesday Bookmark conversation with Simon, he shares his thoughts on the historic accuracy of the blockbuster film ODYSSEY as he compares it to the details in his books. He explains the Harmonization of the Gospels, and the exciting ways people can get involved in the development of this project. Purchase the book 'The Word for Word Bible Comic ' here: https://amzn.to/3VmbSBF As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 09, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Today, Jericho Road Ministries is a well-known and well-respected recovery organization—dedicated to supporting men with substance use and mental health issues. But, it all began with one man’s dramatic conversion to Christ, and a calling placed on his life. Brock chats with Jericho Road’s founder, Ray Desmarais, about the early days of the ministry and what the poor have taught him about God. Purchase "Broken & Beautiful " - https://revenue-can.keela.co/broken-and-beautiful-payment As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 09, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Most books and movies that portray the Bible leave parts out. In The Word for Word Bible Comic series, illustrator and graphic artist Simon Amadeus Pillario limits his artistic liberties and leaves in every word, including the provocative and violent parts. Care and Simon geek-out over the strategic card game based on the early church in Acts, they chat about the research and study required to make a project like this historically and contextually accurate, and Simon shares how God called a new Christian with a learning disability to an extensive project like this. Purchase the book 'The Word for Word Bible Comic ' here: https://amzn.to/3Pl20pk As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 02, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. This interview was selected as one of our favourites from the 2025-2026 season. A NEW SEASON, with newly released titles, will begin on September 9th 2026. Please subscribe so you don’t miss it! Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Born between 2010-2024, Gen Alpha is growing up in a world very different from the ones their parents and grandparents did. What are Gen Alpha’s unique traits and challenges? Join Brock as he chats with Dave Boden on “Raising Gen Alpha: Helping Kids Navigate Everything From Anxiety to AI”. Purchase "Raising Gen Alpha", here: https://amzn.to/4n3zKnq As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired September 02, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. This interview was selected as one of our favourites from the 2025-2026 season. A NEW SEASON, with newly released titles, will begin on September 9th 2026. Please subscribe so you don’t miss it! Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

You might know your personality type, but do you know your communication type? Join Brock as he talks with psychotherapist Jason VanRuler about five different communication types, identified in the acronym P.A.T.H.S. Listen to their conversation on, Jason’s new book, “Discovering Your Communication Type: The 5 Paths To Deeper Connections And Stronger Relationships”. Purchase "Discovering Your Communication Type", here: https://amzn.to/4tiaMD7 As an Amazon Associate, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. Aired August 26, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. This interview was selected as one of our favourites from the 2025-2026 season. A NEW SEASON, with newly released titles, will begin on September 9th 2026. Please subscribe so you don’t miss it! Never miss a new interview! Sign up for our weekly Wednesday Bookmark email at www.subscribe.chri.ca. Please visit our Amazon “Lists” here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/chriradio?ccs_id=1bbbd8b9-2ad1-4c8f-a6b1-6306f12d44b4 As an Amazon Influencer, CHRI earns from qualifying purchases. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca