April 23, 2026
Canadians Are Finally Speaking Up
With Allan and Corri Hunsperger · Guest: Faytene Grasseschi
Faytene Grasseschi breaks down growing concerns around Bill C9 and what it could mean for freedom of faith in Canada. From viral call-to-action campaigns to hundreds of thousands of Canadians making their voices heard, this conversation highlights the real impact of civic engagement. It also explores Canada’s shifting legal landscape, the role of faith in public life, and why staying silent may no longer be an option.
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In this episode
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- 00:00 – Opening + foundational verse
- 01:36 – Introducing Faytene Grasseschi
- 02:50 – Background: faith & politics in Canada
- 03:29 – What is Bill C9?
- 04:58 – Government trend against faith groups
- 05:46 – Why people are alarmed
- 06:28 – Charter rights vs real enforcement
- 07:27 – Canada’s Christian foundation discussion
- 08:55 – Competing rights in courts
- 10:45 – Canada’s faith history
- 11:24 – Faith pushed out of public life
- 12:16 – Why engagement matters
- 13:32 – Sharing real stories publicly
- 15:32 – Call to action explained
- 17:16 – Why phone calls work
- 18:30 – Massive public response
- 19:11 – Will C9 still pass?
- 19:43 – Political shifts after elections
- 20:31 – Prayer + action
- 22:00 – “If not now, then when?” book
- 23:41 – How close elections really are
- 25:16 – Why every vote matters
- 25:50 – National Day of Prayer announcement
- 27:05 – Closing thoughts
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