Ep. 20 - Outsider Perspective - Mariia Alekseevskaia

You DO NOT want to miss this one folks! In this episode, we talk with Mariia Alekseevskaia, who is originally from Russia and now lives in Ottawa, about her doctoral thesis paper that examines the Canadian Reformed Churches; specifically how their educational institutions (in Ontario) prepare their graduates for life in a pluralistic and diverse society.  We dove deep into Mariia's groundbreaking and fascinating work which was the result of 64 interviews with various people from both inside and outside the Canadian Reformed Federation over a seven year period. She explained both the strengths and the weaknesses she sees in the Federation and also revealed the conclusions she drew after her lengthy period of study. We can't give everything away in the description however so you'll have to tune in to get all the specifics!  As always, but especially after this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts on Mariia's work. What did you agree with? What did you disagree with? Suggestions for future avenues of study related to the Reformed church community? We can't wait to hear them all!  To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/  ​ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedReal... ​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrea... ​ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected].    Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!