In this insightful episode, Nathan Rae sits down with Paul Klazsus to reflect on their shared experiences, explore themes of personal growth, and dive into societal challenges. From first impressions at a Christmas dinner to discussions on vaccine mandates and the role of government, the conversation weaves through moments of humor, vulnerability, …

Nathan Rae sits down with Misty Wind, an advocate and spiritual seeker, to share her incredible journey of transformation. Misty opens up about her experiences in prison, her battles with addiction, and her encounters with human trafficking, offering raw insights into the struggles and resilience required to rebuild a life. The conversation explore…

In this deeply moving episode, Nathan Rae is joined by Lynn Barrett, an author, spiritual director, and advocate for those living with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Lynn shares her incredible journey from being raised as an atheist in a challenging household to discovering faith and becoming a minister in the United Church of Christ. Togeth…

Nathan Rae is joined by Ali Kamseh, an aspiring filmmaker from Iran, for a deeply insightful and wide-ranging conversation. They discuss Ali's journey into filmmaking, the challenges of working within Iran's film industry, and the global impact of cinema. Ali shares his thoughts on storytelling, cultural representation, and finding a personal creat…

In this dynamic episode, Nathan Rae engages in a spirited conversation with BAP, a charismatic and unconventional thinker. The two delve into a wide range of topics, including the shifting dynamics of Canadian politics, the challenges of Alberta's equalization payments, and the complexities of sovereignty movements. BAP shares candid insights on fa…

Join Nathan Rae and Caleb Sereke as they dive into an insightful discussion about faith, personal struggles, and societal challenges. Caleb reflects on revelations from scripture about the deeper meaning of sin and faithfulness, while Nathan opens up about the search for community and grapples with divisive topics like vaccine mandates and personal…

In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation, Nathan Rae reconnects with Samir Mekonnen to discuss life updates, spiritual growth, and the power of relationships. Samir shares his journey of marital engagement, the challenges and joys of ministry, and lessons in trusting God's timing. Nathan opens up about personal disappointments and unexpected…

This week, Nathan brings back Gordon Clark to talk about the value of cryptocurrency, how people can go about entering the market and participating in new innovations, and the potential cryptocurrency has to change the way we fundraise for mission trips. If you're interested in hearing more about Gordon and how he knows Nathan, it is recommended th…

This week, Nathan brings on aspiring Toronto-based actor Donald Olango to talk about why he wanted to become an actor, how the pandemic has affected his career, what his thoughts are on race swapping characters, and the relationships he has with his agent and girlfriend, among other topics. (Note: Due to Nathan staying at an Airbnb with an exceptio…

This week, Nathan brings on missionary, author, blogger and speaker Matthew Karchner to have a conversation about Karchner's former life as a homosexual, and how he turned away from that lifestyle out of a conviction that participating in it involved sinning against God. Certainly, this discussion will not be controversial or inspire backlash in th…

The dictionary defines "catharsis" as "the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions", but is it always necessary to have it in stories? Should we be content when our narratives resolve in a neat little finale? Or is it more important to have our tales be reflective pictures of the human condition? And is…

This week, Nathan brings on software developer John Lee to talk about fate and free will, and how our successes and failures play off each other to show as an indication of where our destinies might lie. To learn more about John Lee and the services he provides as a podcast app developer, you can find out more here: https://custommobile.app/…

Born in Sri Lanka, living in France, Rashni Hewawasam was a medical student who decided to pivot her destiny into becoming a certified life coach. But in the middle of switching tracks, COVID arrived on the scene, vaccines came in within a year, and with all this flurry of activity, Rashni began seeking out answers to a situation that felt rather o…

This week, Nathan brings on RC the Rapper (and Freedom Fighter) to mix speculation, education and philosophical thought in a discussion about the end of the world and the potential loss of our personal autonomy. They might not talk a lot about rap music, but that's OK as long as the spirit of freedom is maintained until the end. If you want to lear…

This week, Nathan brings on his good friend Brittany Ward to talk about their experiences communicating with the Holy Spirit. From enjoying His presence to getting trapped in another country, to discerning the validity of a romantic relationship, to navigating the chaos of living through a pandemic, there are always a few adventures to share when y…

What do a wedding reception, a pro-lockdown protest, and a heavy metal song all have in common with loving others? That's one of the many important questions we try to answer on this week's episode, as Nathan brings back his friend and roommate Caleb Sereke in order to discuss the sovereign love of God and how we can reflect it in our day-to-day li…

This week, Nathan brings in his good friend Brendon Leddy to talk about residential school genocide, property vandalism, and how a straight-laced white guy can find common ground with a half-Native stoner. If you wish to support any of the charities mentioned in the episode, you can do so through these links: Boys and Girls' Club The Mustard Seed H…

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Nickson Mugumbate to talk about his childhood in Zimbabwe when the economy was crashing and burning, how he maintains focus and discipline in his daily life, his thoughts on cryptocurrency and forex trading, and how becoming a father out-of-wedlock shook his world. Resources Mentioned: Transformation Church's …

Screw the indefinite hiatus, we're back! This time, it's not by popular demand, but by the demands of Nathan's friend Philip Nadurak, who apparently needed this episode to exist to prove to the world that his Christian theology is backed up by sound doctrine and that he is absolutely not a heretic (ironically or otherwise). But is he actually opera…

This episode is meant to mark the official announcement that Because We're Not the Same is going on indefinite hiatus, with reasons detailed as to why that decision was made.By Nathan Raymond Rae

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Shylo Rosborough to talk about their thoughts on the books Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance and Salt and Light by Eberhard Arnold, and how those books address poverty, community, spirituality, and personal responsibility. With Nathan having a traditional conservative perspective and Shylo taking a more liberal vi…

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Katie Perri(n) to talk about encouraging friends, toxic relationships, and a few personal horror stories involving work and sports.By Nathan Raymond Rae

This week, Nathan brings on his best friend William O'Sullivan to talk about their perspectives on faith and rationalism, and how they were able to rebuild their friendship after a three-year estrangement, even when both of them don't always see eye to eye.By Nathan Raymond Rae

This week, Nathan brings back his good friend Jamie Newman to talk about the political dumpster fire that is known as the United States of America, and to what extent it's possible to reach out to liberals and conservatives with a mindset that is reflective of the Kingdom of God. Prophecies and visions are also touched upon. If you want to know mor…

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Julie Saby to talk about her life as a wholesome, passionate, small-town doctor-in-training who happens to be working in an environment where a pandemic is happening in the background. (It's actually a pretty chill conversation.)By Nathan Raymond Rae

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Varun to talk about his life as a child of East Indian immigrants, his turn to juvenile delinquency, the chance he got to rebuild through pursuing a career as a flight attendant and finding faith, and the dream he has of becoming a police officer even when the odds are against him.…

This week, Nathan brings on his friend NadTheFox to have a serious, respectful, semi-meaningful conversation about what it means to be a furry, from wearing fursuits in the heat of Florida to talking about the kind of impact such a lifestyle would have on one's children. To learn more about Nad, you can find him on: Instagram Twitter YouTube…

We have officially run out of ideas and jumped the shark, as Nathan brings back his good friend Philip Nadurak, the Noble Heretic, to talk about what makes a heretic, and how heresies can be redeemed. Please note that this is considered a direct continuation of Episode 007: "Heresy", with references to Episode 009: LGBT Christianity and Episode 023…

Samir is back, and here to talk with Nathan about how 2020 ended up being an unironically good year for them both, even as the world was going downhill.By Nathan Raymond Rae

Every week, Nathan brings on a guest to ask them about how God has been working in their life; this week, as Nathan speaks with his friend Sean, that question sparks a spirited discussion about salvation, heaven, homosexuality, transgenderism, the apocalypse, and having an infinite mindset, completely derailing whatever plans there were for the ori…

This week, Nathan brings in his friend Mark Wong to talk about their struggles with sex addiction, with a specific focus on how Mark has able to overcome his own self-destructive habits to pursue a life of family and ministry.By Nathan Raymond Rae

In a bizarre plot twist that could only come from the black comedy known as life, Nathan and his roommate Caleb have become quarantined in their bedrooms because of a COVID scare, and thus they have taken it upon themselves to record a podcast episode in the most needlessly complicated way possible: Through a Zoom call. In this episode, they talk a…

This week, Nathan brings on his longtime friend Sparks Narud to talk about their experiences living with High Functioning Autism, and how they've been able to overcome their social weaknesses to find contentment and success in their lives. If you want to learn more about Sparks, you can follow his YouTube channel here. (Note: Due to a questionable …

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Lauren-Renee Howard to talk about their mutual quests to find romance through the guidance of divine revelation, as well as discussing how one can encourage and prophesy through spontaneous interpretative dance. No, really.By Nathan Raymond Rae

Time for something a little different: This week, Nathan brings on actress, magazine publisher, and total stranger Jill Maria Robinson to talk about her career working on short films and TV shows in Alberta, the slow reawakening of her Christian faith, and the discovery of her biological family after spending so many years as an adopted child. If y…

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Heather Yanos to talk about living in ghetto neighbourhoods, moving from city to city, why people shouldn't think of committing suicide, and her pursuit of becoming a screenwriter. Somehow it all manages to be upbeat and funny in spite of all the darkness.By Nathan Raymond Rae

This week, Nathan brings on fellow author and podcaster Joshua Pantalleresco to talk about the crap he's been through in life that almost led to his death, how he's been able to maintain strength and hope as the world is going downhill, what his creative process is like, and what eight rules he's followed which have helped him to find success, amon…

This week, Nathan brings in his friend Fenotiel "Fen" Sibhatu to talk about her experience as an Eritrean immigrant to Canada, an Orthodox Christian who occasionally attends a Pentecostal Church, and her desire to pursue social work in helping the homeless community.By Nathan Raymond Rae

This week, Nathan brings in his friend Rocko Jankowski to talk about his time attending the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (AKA Hogwarts for Pentecostal Christians), and how that experience led to him setting up a church that aimed to show others what the presence of God feels like. It's a story that involves miracles, preaching battles, an…

Due to guests cancelling at the last minute and Nathan having to go through oral surgery to get his wisdom teeth removed, there won't be a regular episode of Because We're Not the Same this week, but instead we'll be focusing on some bonus content, namely a piece of cut side-conversation between Nathan and Philip Nadurak, as they talk about DC movi…

Hermen-a-what?? According to the dictionary, it's the study of the methodological principles of interpretation, especially that of Biblical texts, and it's also the topic of discussion that Nathan is having in this episode with aspiring counselor, Bible college student and fellow church-goer Gordon Clark. From Hell to homosexuality, from creation t…

What's it like doing short-term mission work in a country that puts you far beyond your comfort zone? And how far are you willing to go in order to keep up with that type of ministry? Those are the kind of questions we'll be taking a look at on this episode of the podcast, as Nathan brings on his friend Ricky Sommerfeld to talk about his experience…

This week, Nathan talks with his friend Roseline Kapongo about her dream to reach university students through a ministry called Crossover. We talk about the origins of Crossover, and what its vision for the future happens to entail. If you want to learn more about Crossover, you can check the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cr…

After a six week hiatus, we are back as Nathan brings in his friend Martin Diez to talk about his spiritual evolution and ministry journey across the USA and Germany.By Nathan Raymond Rae

2020 is the year that keeps getting worse, and thanks to the worldwide wave of riots and protests that have sparked off in response to the murder of George Floyd, Samir and Nathan have something worth talking about on this week's episode. What are their takes on police violence against racial minorities? How do they think that justice needs to be s…

In response to Nathan staying up at ungodly hours and overworking himself on projects, both he and Samir sit down to have a chat on what it means to rest and relax - even when it's at a time when you feel like there are more important things to do.By Nathan Raymond Rae

Samir's back from vacation, and here to talk about a recent conflict he had with Nathan that tested their loyalty to each other and threatened to end their friendship for good. How did they make it through the storm? Take a listen and find out!By Nathan Raymond Rae

This week, we attempt to go back to normal as Nathan brings in his friend Jamie Newman to talk about circumstantial encounters, unexpected miracles, the process of sanctification with God, and what it's like to do ministry in the spiritual wasteland of Portland, Oregon, a city better known for hipsters and Antifa than the holy presence of the Almig…

This week, we're continuing to do what we can to jump the shark over a canyon, while covered in glitter and setting ourselves on fire, as Nathan brings in his friend Gary Simpson to have a reasonable discussion about what it means to be both queer and Christian, and how one can justify themselves as such when it otherwise appears to be impossible. …

This week, with Samir still on vacation, Nathan attempts to incinerate the credibility of the show by bringing in his die-hard Marxist comrade Corey Knight to have a serious, hour-long discussion on whether socialism has any value as an ideology in comparison to capitalism, looking back on its history and seeing how it can be viable right now in a …