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After Peter Pan: Growing Up to PurposeHow Meditation Transforms Your Life – A Zen Priest’s StoryIn this episode, I speak with Ven. Trueman Taylor, a Zen priest, who shares his journey from personal crisis to lifelong commitment to Zen practice. We also break down what Zen really is, how meditation works, the benefits, and how it can help navigate change, suffering, and finding meaning... and seeing the world as it really is, not how we want it to be.What You’ll Learn: What it’s like to live as a Zen priest The truth about enlightenment and meditation How to overcome emotional struggles through practice Practical steps to start yo...2025-03-271h 14
Home Service HeadquartersEp. 7 | Transforming Homes, Enhancing Lives: Pat Lund's Story in Home ServicesThe aging-in-place market is an overlooked opportunity inthe home services industry. More seniors want to stay in their homes as they age, creating a need for professionals who can modify and maintain homes for safety and accessibility.In this episode of Home Service Headquarters, Taylor Lundinterviews his father, Pat Lund, founder of Age Well at Home. Pat shares his journey from house painter to nonprofit facilitator and explains how home service professionals can tap into the aging-in-place niche—improving liveswhile growing their business. 📌 Highlights:02:00 – Pat Lund's Journey: From House Painter to Nonprofi...2025-03-0453 min
HER PodcastMy True Identity: Getting To The Heart Of Identity Theft In Your LifeSend us a textToday begins a new HER Podcast series based on identity, our true spiritual identity, i.e. My True Identity. Pat Domangue, Bible Study Author and Women’s Ministry Leader teams up with Taylor Draughn, a licensed professional counselor, and Marriage and Family Therapist to address wrong ways we identify ourselves often based on the fact that we have a real spiritual enemy who works tirelessly to keep us from knowing and understanding our true “in Christ” identity. Identity theft is a real issue in our world today. A pe...2025-03-0329 min
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast77- Emergency Episode: with Dan Fritter
One of these days we'll have Dan Fritter on with some good news. And that day may be coming soon. Possibly even this year. But for now, who knows.Dan joins us for a third time, and for our initial video podcast (for Spotify users) to talk about the recent political news. Dan, Taylor, and Pat all discuss their thoughts on the news as well as talk about the position and state that Justin Trudeau has left Canada in after being Prime Minister for almost a decade. Hopefully there's clearer skies, legal suppressors, and unpinned mags for a...2025-01-082h 17
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast77- Emergency Episode: with Dan FritterOne of these days we'll have Dan Fritter on with some good news. And that day may be coming soon. Possibly even this year. But for now, who knows.Dan joins us for a third time, and for our initial video podcast (for Spotify users) to talk about the recent political news. Dan, Taylor, and Pat all discuss their thoughts on the news as well as talk about the position and state that Justin Trudeau has left Canada in after being Prime Minister for almost a decade. Hopefully there's clearer skies, legal suppressors, and unpinned m...2025-01-082h 17
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast76- Taylor and Melody: Love and GunsWe hope you don't feel like we're beating a dead horse when it comes to this subject. But our two guests on today's episode have a very unique story when it comes to the recent OIC. And we here at the MCS podcast believe that their story should be told.Taylor and Melody are two people who found each other and fell in love with each other at the range. On top of that, they're both IPSC Handgun and PCC national champions when it comes to IPSC. They were both selected to represent Canada on the ...2024-12-181h 50
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast75- Sabre Training Advisory Group: Knowing and Understanding History and its Nuances (Part 2)We said we'd bring him back on, and we're men of our word. Kevin of Sabre Training Advisory Group comes back on the MCS to give us an update on what is going on in his part of the world, as well as share his first hand opinions on the conflict in Ukraine.In this episode, Pat and Kevin discuss the harsh winter conditions in Ukraine compared to Canada, the impact of Saber Training on the Ukrainian military, and the cultural shifts occurring within Ukrainian society. They explore the progress an...2024-12-111h 29
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast73- Year End Thoughts: With LloydFromCanadaWe take a little stroll down memory lane on this short but sweet episode. Previous guest "LloydFromCanada" hops back on with Taylor and Pat to add another perspective to the MCS Podcast hosts' views. The first couple minutes of the show start off like a "pitchfork" podcast. The three talk about their music preferences with hardcore/metal music and rip on Lars from Metallica.The three talk about the growth they've seen with the show, as well as talk about favorite guests, and where they w...2024-12-041h 25
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast72- Reloading for Beginners: With Iron Sharpens Iron and CyrilWe've all thought it at some point, whether because we're bored or when we're about to make a big ammo order. "I need to start reloading." Thankfully, we're joined by two people on this episode who can tell you how and where you should start.Jon from Iron Sharpens Iron hops back on the show, as well as someone Pat was recently introduced to at a shooting event, Cyril. Jon and Cyril are a fair representation of the types of people who reload. Jon being on the more "I need more bulk training am...2024-11-141h 42
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast70- White Phos and Wild Flowers: How to Unlock the Infinite SKS GlitchWant to learn how to unlock the infinite SKS glitch? This is the episode to listen to. Aric, also known as "White Phos and Wild Flowers" on Instagram, hops on the show to tell you how to do it.Aric and Pat start off the show by talking about how Aric had an idea to show Canadian shooters that anyone can attend a Brutality match in Canada with a rifle platform and setup that costs less than $1000 all in. The conversation then evolves into Aric's positive opinion on how Tom from Canadian Multi ...2024-10-302h 03
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast69- Tac Talk with Jimmy: The Evolution of Training and KitsWe've been saving this guest for a bit. And Episode 69 (nice) seemed like a special enough episode number to bring him on. For our first ever in-person recorded episode, Taylor and pat bring on their close friend, Jimmy. Jimmy has a lot of experience being behind a gun. With a resume including two tours in Afghanistan, maritime anti-piracy operations in the east, and being on the protection detail of house hold names, Jimmy has a lot of real world experience and knowledge.In this episode, we ...2024-10-162h 03
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast68- Strandhogg/GPPA: We Are ProfessionalStrandhogg hops back on the MCS to talk to Taylor and Pat. But instead of talking about his experiences in Ukraine, Strandhogg discusses his training company, GPPA. Strandhogg created GPPA back in 2021 after hearing about a law enforcement story in his neck of the woods were the lack of training could have had a very bad outcome. He then took it upon himself to provide modern training to professionals so that situations like the one he heard of cannot happen again.Strandhogg then talks about ...2024-09-251h 41
Fill To Capacity (Where Heart, Grit and Irreverent Humor Collide)Bold Strokes: The Art & Heart of Taylor Rae HillestadSend us a textWhat does Boy George, Anthony Edwards and a beloved grandfather have to do with a young artist’s creative journey? Find out in this captivating episode with Taylor Rae Hillestad, a dynamic artist and graphic designer who blends vibrant colors and mixed media to create unforgettable portraits that resonate with both subject and viewer. Taylor's journey is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. From her early days in art class to painting celebrities and athletes, Taylor's work is not just seen—it's felt. Join us as Taylor shares the c...2024-08-3035 min
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast65- BCPRL July Centrefire and Rimfire Match Debrief: with HongKongJimm, Kilo.4.N9ne, and Casper_GunfighterJuly had a lot of shooting events, Including the MDT Mid Summer Madness centrefire and Go Big Tactical rimfire matches hosted at the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club. On this episode, Pat is joined by returning guest Adam Bach (Kilo.4.N9ne), as well as Brad Olsen (HongKongJimm) and Mat Heard (Casper_Gunfighter) who all attended the events.The episode features their experiences at the events, as well as things they learned when it comes to kit, their platforms, and what a shooter should mental...2024-08-212h 02
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast62- Western Ghillie: Modern Hunting and Building Bonds in your CommunityIn this episode of the MCS Podcast, Pat and Taylor's new neighbour hops on the mic and tells it like it is. Lee (Western Ghillie) is a Scotsman who moved to Canada in the 2010s and recently moved from Vancouver to the Southern Interior of B.C. Lee shares a dramatic experience of navigating treacherous conditions in the floods of 2021, where he faced roads washing out under their truck and spent a night in the cold with a seven-month-old baby. Lee recounts the incredible sense of communi...2024-07-312h 10
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast59- Daniel Fritter of Calibre Magazine: Learning from History and what the Future Holds for Canadian Gun OwnersThere's a chance that you have some literature in your house right now that was written and published by this episode's guest. Daniel Fritter hops on the MCS Podcast to talk about Calibre Magazine, the political situation that gun owners are dealing with, and his views on how gun ownership will change in the coming years.In this episode, Pat and Daniel Fritter delve into the pressing issues faced by young Canadians, including the high cost of living, housing affordability, and the perceived b...2024-06-192h 17