EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 1H 23M
Ep 41: Deep Thinking, Being Human, and Institutions with Brian Dijkema
from The Act Five Podcast · host Act Five
Brian Dijkema, President of Cardus, hops onto the podcast with Madi and Jon to discuss the importance of thinking deeply, humanism, and whether we should burn down or build up institutions and why. Leave a comment to join in on the conversation!Interested in coming to Unreliable Instincts? Registration is open until March 25, 2026.References from the Conversation:Cardus.ca comment.org Article: Essaying Discernment by Christina Bieber LakeBook: Intellectual Lives of the British Working Class by Jonathan RoseBook: The World Beyond Your Head by Matthew CrawfordBook: Dominion by Tom Holland Art: Vanitas & Veriditas by Josh Thiessen Book: The Fabric of Character by Anne SynderEvents:Winter Learning SeriesOpen HouseTo connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterRead the BlogWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSponsors:Wycliffe College: Founded in 1877, Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto is a graduate school of theology committed to preparing students for lives of practical ministry and theological scholarship. Rooted in the evangelical Anglican tradition, Wycliffe is home to students from a wide variety of denominations seeking to deepen their commitment to Christ and knowledge of the Gospel through study and community. Wycliffe offers diverse programs from part-time certificates to doctoral degrees, check out their website for more information at www.wycliffecollege.ca. Stronger Philanthropy: Stronger Philanthropy connects the right donors with the right charities, facilitating the kind of strategic, targeted giving that leads to real and lasting social change. By providing advisory services that bridge the gap between donors and the charitable sector, Stronger Philanthropy plays a critical role in strengthening the impact of Canadian philanthropy. Learn more at strongerphilanthropy.caThe Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust: For over 25 years the Reid Trust has supported both creative and traditional initiatives in Reformed and Presbyterian theological education in Canada.
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Brian Dijkema, President of Cardus, hops onto the podcast with Madi and Jon to discuss the importance of thinking deeply, humanism, and whether we should burn down or build up institutions and why. Leave a comment to join in on the conversation!Interested in coming to Unreliable Instincts? Registration is open until March 25, 2026.References from the Conversation:Cardus.ca comment.org Article: Essaying Discernment by Christina Bieber LakeBook: Intellectual Lives of the British Working Class by Jonathan RoseBook: The World Beyond Your Head by Matthew CrawfordBook: Dominion by Tom Holland Art: Vanitas & Veriditas by Josh Thiessen Book: The Fabric of Character by Anne SynderEvents:Winter Learning SeriesOpen HouseTo connect with us, find us here:WebsiteInstagram FacebookSubscribe to our NewsletterRead the BlogWays to GiveApplications:Gap Year Residency ProgramSponsors:Wycliffe College: Founded in 1877, Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto is a graduate school of theology committed to preparing students for lives of practical ministry and theological scholarship. Rooted in the evangelical Anglican tradition, Wycliffe is home to students from a wide variety of denominations seeking to deepen their commitment to Christ and knowledge of the Gospel through study and community. Wycliffe offers diverse programs from part-time certificates to doctoral degrees, check out their website for more information at www.wycliffecollege.ca. Stronger Philanthropy: Stronger Philanthropy connects the right donors with the right charities, facilitating the kind of strategic, targeted giving that leads to real and lasting social change. By providing advisory services that bridge the gap between donors and the charitable sector, Stronger Philanthropy plays a critical role in strengthening the impact of Canadian philanthropy. Learn more at strongerphilanthropy.caThe Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust: For over 25 years the Reid Trust has supported both creative and traditional initiatives in Reformed and Presbyterian theological education in Canada.
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