Learning from the life experience of human beings around the world and the meaning they derive from it. Learning about the theories and frameworks of meaning of human life and consciousness and the experiences that shape these theories. Allowing people to speak freely and truthfully in conversation form about their values, beliefs, and experiences to share publicly or to keep for their own reflection.

Hosted and produced by Jonathan M.W. Klassen, a man of many experiential and theoretical interests, from Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

An attempt to follow Christ Jesus’ and apprentice from him using as described in Matthew 4:19: “And he said to them,

‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.’”

• From a family of 5 with an identical twin brother and a younger sister with a small but far-spread extended family

• A Gen Z (b. 1997) with a more Millenial-esque upbringing, with Baby Boomer parents who border on the Gen X generation divide

• Modern Mennonite ancestry and upbringing while attending public elementary schools, Mennonite high school

• Born and raised in the City of Kitchener (originally named Berlin) in the twin cities of Kitchener-Waterloo or the tri-cities of Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, in Waterloo Region (encompassing 3 cities and 4 townships), in the province of Ontario, in the country of Canada (a “federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy” with the King/Queen of the United Kingdom still the official Head of State of Canada, and a Prime Minister as the Head of Government, bordering the United States of America from the north)

• Mother and maternal grandparents were born in Canada, father was born in Paraguay, paternal grandparents were born in what is now Ukraine, has great-grandparents born in Canada, the United States of America, and Russia, and ancestry on both sides can be traced back to what are now Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands

• Parents were volunteering in Cambodia and had ultrasound in Thailand to find out about pregnancy, father had also volunteered in Chad and Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), and had studied French in Belgium before meeting mother

Municipalities Have Had Address In:

• Listowel, North Perth, Perth County, Ontario, Canada

• Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

• Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

• Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

• Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Hull, Gatineau, Québec, Canada

• Guelph, Ontario, Canada

• York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• 2002-2011: Waterloo Region District School Board: Public Elementary & Middle Schools, Kitchener

• 2011-2015: Rockway Mennonite Collegiate (Kitchener, Waterloo Region, ON, CAN) - Ontario Secondary School Diploma

• 2015-2017: Wilfrid Laurier University + University of Waterloo (Waterloo, Waterloo Region, ON, CAN) - Business Administration & Computer Science

• 2018-2020: University of Waterloo (+ Renison, Conrad Grebel, St. Jerome’s, St. Paul’s University Colleges) - Social Development Studies, Sociology, Urban Studies, Religious Studies

• Fall 2020: Canadian Mennonite University (Winnipeg, MB, CAN) - Biblical & Theological Studies

• 2021-2024: FedEx Express (Cambridge, Waterloo Region, ON, CAN) - Courier, Cargo Handler

• Fall 2024 & Fall 2025: University of Waterloo - Psychology, Philosophy

Read the following:

• Hymn that best communicates Jonathan’s belief and philosophy of life he attempts to live out: Will You Come and Follow Me (The Summons)

• Self-Reflection: Many Worlds Within The Self, Many Selves In The World (2026) Book Description (2026/05/28)

• British Columbia Wild Walk’n’Talks: Late-Night Airport Walker & RCMP Passenger (2024/11/06)

• Faithfulness (2021/03/02)

• The Battle To Integrate The Modern Mennonite Church Into The World & Divert Course From Theologically & Ethically Deviant Cultism (2025/06/10)

Read the following:

• Canadian Electoral Reform: Prohibit Political Parties, Elect Prime Minister on a Separate Ballot, Give All Provinces More Sovereignty (2025/09/17)

• Self-Reflection: Many Worlds Within The Self, Many Selves In The World (2026) Book Description (2026/05/28)

• Kitchener Cycling Plan Is Good, But We Can Do Better While Spending Less In The “Creative Capital of Canada” (2020/12/15)

• Students Won’t Listen To The Institutions They’re Rebelling Against (2019/03/12)

• Why You Should Make A Case To Yourself Before Buying A 2-4 This May Long Weekend (2018/05/23)

• Stop Making Gender, Sex, and/or Sexual Orientation Your Whole Identity (2019/10/01)

• The Battle To Integrate The Modern Mennonite Church Into The World & Divert Course From Theologically & Ethically Deviant Cultism (2025/06/10)

• Time For Waterloo Region & The Kitchener Rangers To Grow Up: Replace Amateur Junior Hockey With Minor Pro Hockey At The Aud (2025/07/17)

• The Broken Trophy (2010/05)

Countries/American States/Canadian Provinces Visited (last updated: 2026/07/06):

1. British Columbia (Canada, North America)

2. Michigan (United States of America, North America)

3. Ohio (United States of America, North America)

4. Alberta (Canada, North America)

5. Québec (Canada, North America)

6. New York (United States of America, North America)

7. Pennsylvania (United States of America, North America)

8. Manitoba (Canada, North America)

9. Germany (European Union, Europe)

10. France (European Union, Europe)

11. Iceland (Europe)

12. District of Columbia (United States of America, North America)

13. Texas (United States of America, North America)

14. Washington (United States of America, North America)

15. Indiana (United States of America, North America)

16. Illinois (United States of America, North America)

17. Kentucky (United States of America, North America)

18. Tennessee (United States of America, North America)

19. Alabama (United States of America, North America)

20. Georgia (United States of America, North America)

21. Florida (United States of America, North America)

22. Nova Scotia (Canada, North America)

23. Prince Edward Island (Canada, North America)

24. New Brunswick (Canada, North America)

25. Massachusetts (United States of America, North America)

26. Connecticut (United States of America, North America)

27. Maryland (United States of America, North America)

28. Colorado (United States of America, North America)

29. Wisconsin (United States of America, North America)

30. Missouri (United States of America, North America)

31. Minnesota (United States of America, North America)

32. Saskatchewan (Canada, North America)

33. New Jersey (United States of America, North America)

Current Sports Team Fandom Ranking (last updated: 2026/07/06)

1. Kitchener Rangers (Canadian Hockey League - although emotionally a big fan, read why I don’t support them and the junior hockey model anymore and my suggestion for them to transition to become a minor pro team here)

2. Toronto Blue Jays (Major League Baseball - although I am not supportive of their predatory, monopolistic, and ethically corrupt corporate owner Rogers Communications Inc.)

3. Vancouver Canucks (National Hockey League- they’ve had their share of ethical issues and idiotic management/ownership but now being led by the Sedin twins I believe they are on the right track, although it may be many years until they are a contender again)

Other Sports Team A Casual Fan Of (as in I would cheer if they won a championship and would try to tune into their playoffs as much as possible but don’t watch their games regularly):

• Kitchener Panthers (Canadian Baseball League)

• British Columbia Lions (Canadian Football League)

• Toronto Raptors (National Basketball Association)

• Vancouver Whitecaps FC (Major League Soccer)

• Cincinnati Bengals (National Football League)

Sports Stadiums/Arenas Attended For Game By League Tally (as of 2026/07/06):

1. Canadian Hockey League [CHL]: 36 (Ontario Hockey League [OHL]: 20; Western Hockey League [WHL]: 9; Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League [QMJHL/LHJMQ]: 7)

2. Canada Junior A, B, C Hockey Leagues: 23 (Ontario Junior Hockey League (Jr. A) [OJHL]: 4; Greater Ontario Hockey League (Jr. B) [GOHL]: 14; Provincial Junior Hockey League (Jr. C, Ontario) [PJHL]: 5)

3. Major League Baseball [MLB]: 20

4. National Hockey League [NHL]: 16

5. Canadian Baseball League [CBL] (formerly Intercounty Baseball League [IBL]): 9

6. Canadian Football League [CFL]: 7

7. Minor League Baseball [MiLB]: 7 (International League (AAA) [IL]: 3; Midwestern League (High A) [MWL]: 3; Northwest League (High A) [NWL]: 1)

8. Canadian/North American Independent Pro Soccer Leagues: 4 (Canadian Premier League [CPL]: 2; Northern Super League [NSL] (Canadian Pro Women’s Soccer): 1; USL League 2: 1)

9. National Basketball Association [NBA]: 3

10. Major League Soccer [MLS]: 3

11. Women’s National Basketball Association [WNBA]: 2

12. MLB-Partner Independent Pro Baseball Leagues: 2 (American Association of Professional Baseball [AAPB]: 1; Frontier League [FL]: 1)

13. Independent Pro Basketball Leagues: 2 (Canadian Elite Basketball League [CEBL]: 1; Basketball Super League [BSL]: 1)

14. Professional Women’s Hockey League [PWHL]: 1

15. National Lacrosse League [NLL]: 1

Notable Sports Tournament Events Attended (at least one game):

• Kitchener 2008 CHL Memorial Cup

• Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games (Men’s Ice Hockey, Men’s Curling)

• Windsor 2017 CHL Memorial Cup

• 2018 ATP 1000-series Canadian Open (Toronto; including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic)

• Buffalo 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship (outdoor game)

• 2022 OHL Championship Game 7 (Hamilton)

• Kamloops 2023 CHL Memorial Cup

• Saginaw 2024 CHL Memorial Cup

Notable Musical Concerts Attended:

• Sabrina Carpenter, Toronto 2024, Short’n’Sweet Tour

• Meghan Trainor, Toronto 2024,

• Billie Eilish, Toronto 2024

• Modest Mouse, Toronto 2024

• Arkells, Kitchener 2024

• Devon Cole, Kingston 2025

Notable Speaking/Ceremonial Events Attended:

• 2008 Canadian Hockey League Awards (Kitchener, Ontario) (feat. Justin Azevedo, Steven Stamkos, Taylor Hall)

• 2024 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (St. Marys, Ontario) Induction Ceremony (feat. Russell Martin, Paul Godfrey, Buck Martinez)

• Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Toronto 2025, We Who Wrestle With God Tour

• Alexander Ovechkin 895 (NHL All-Time Leading Goal-Scorer) Ceremony (UBS Arena, New York, 2025/04/06)

• 2025 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (St. Marys, Ontario) Induction Ceremony (feat. Jose Bautista)

Notable Museums/Cultural/Historical Sites Attended:

• Stanley Park (Vancouver, BC, CAN), 1998 (first time)

• Hockey Hall of Fame (Toronto, ON, CAN), 2005 (first time)

• Calgary Stampede (Calgary, AB, CAN), 2007

• Drumheller 2007

• Parliament Hill (Ottawa, ON, CAN), 2008 (first time)

• Montreal 2008

• Sainte-Marie among the Hurons 2010

• Scenic Caves, Collingwood, 2010

• Old Québec (Québec, QC, CAN), 2011 (first time)

• La Citadelle (Québec, QC, CAN), 2011 (first time)

• National Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown, NY, USA), 2014

• Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberg, Germany), 2014

• Strasbourg Cathedral (Strasbourg, France), 2014

• European Union Parliament (Strasbourg, France), 2014

• Musée du Louvre (Paris, France), 2014

• Musée d'Orsay (Paris, France), 2014

• Eiffel Tower (Paris, France), 2014

• Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Paris, France), 2014

• Liberty Bell (Philadelphia, PA, USA), 2015 (first time)

• Capitol Hill (Washington, DC, USA), 2015

• Seattle sites 2018

• Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (Halifax, NS, CAN), 2022

• Halifax Citadel (Halifax, NS, CAN), 2022

• Peggy’s Cove

• Charlottetown theatre

• Chicago museums 2024

• CN Tower EdgeWalk (Toronto, Canada), 2024

• St. Louis museums 2024

• Manitoba museums 2024

• Saskatchewan museums 2024

• Times Square (New York, United States of America), 2025

• World Trade Centre 9/11 Memorial (New York, United States of America), 2024 (first time)

• Empire State Building (New York, United States of America), 2025