Square One Talks
Interview-based video podcast series addressing hot-button issues from a faith perspective
Square One Talks is a way for Christians to hear significant conversations and be informed about challenging issues from a Christian perspective.
Hosted by Square One's Executive Director, Shoaib Ebadi, the 40-minute video podcast series focuses on relevant topics in the world today through conversations with guests who have relevant experiences and perspectives and have a Christian worldview.
“The guests aren't afraid to let their emotions show because these issues are very personal to them," says program editor and camera operator Eli Melsness. "We hear about these stories, but we don’t really know how they impact real people. This is a chance to dive deeper and to learn.”
Program Host
Shoaib Ebadi
Shoaib has served as our Executive Director since 2016. He also hosts the Dari-language satellite television talk show Secret of Life (Raze Zindagi) and the English video podcast series Square One Talks.
Born in Afghanistan, Shoaib was raised in a devout Muslim family. In 1999, when Shoaib was living in Pakistan, a missionary couple from North Carolina offered to teach him English, using the Bible as a textbook. While he originally was only interested in the language, Shoaib learned about the saving power of the Gospel and became a follower of Jesus Christ.
Shoaib and his family immigrated to Winnipeg in 2000. He has a Master's degree in Biblical Theology from Canadian Mennonite University, as well as multiple other degrees and diplomas from his time studying in Uzbekistan, India and Germany. He was instrumental in establishing the CHAI Immigrant Centre (Christians Helping All Immigrants) in 2007, became a missionary with Pamir Productions in 2009, and currently serves as the volunteer Associate Pastor at the Persian Church of Winnipeg.
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