The Fight for Life and Freedom in Canada & Coping with Heartbreaking Loss — Mike Schouten | EP 25 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 1H 50M

The Fight for Life and Freedom in Canada & Coping with Heartbreaking Loss — Mike Schouten | EP 25

from Briefcase and The Barn · host Kyle Van Ruitenburg | Furiously Curious Company

Kyle sits down with Mike Schouten, Executive Director of ARPA Canada, to discuss the battle for life and freedom in Canada. They tackle key issues like euthanasia, abortion laws, and political advocacy from a Christian perspective. Mike also shares his personal journey of faith, including the heartbreaking loss of his 18-year-old son Markus and how it shaped his mission. Join the conversation on faith, family, and standing for truth in today’s culture.---🤝 *If you're enjoying this content and would like to support the show, click the link below* 👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: [email protected]: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*🎙 About The Show*Kyle Van Ruitenburg gets Furiously Curious with honest, raw, and sometimes laugh-out-loud chats about the stories, beliefs, and worldviews that shape how people see the world.From Business and Faith to Life and everything in between, no topic is off the table.---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---Do you know someone who would be a good guest for the podcast? Email Kyle at [email protected] for watching, and God bless.---Topics: 00:00 Intro2:40 What is ARPA?8:00 Mike's Journey into Political Action Group21:35 Becoming a Christian27:15 Souls VS Advocacy33:00 Speaking Truth In Love40:55 Political Apathy49:00 Progress has been made1:01:00 Losing Markus and its Impact1:16:35 The Gift of Perspective in Suffering1:24:40 Memories and Impact of Markus1:29:15 Books That Inspire and Guide1:36:15 Advocacy by ARPA moving forward1:46:20 How to Support ARPA's MissionARPA: https://arpacanada.ca/

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