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So What? A Podcast

Canadian Mennonite University

So What? is a quarterly CMU podcast that draws out key ideas from public events at Canadian Mennonite University. Host Jonas Cornelsen (CMU "16) guides you through these discussions by asking, "So What?"

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22:04

Class Reunion

So What? A Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Ten years since graduation, what lessons from CMU have stuck with grads from the mid-2010s? Jonas interviews friends and questions his own graduation speech.After this episode, So What? will take an indefinite break. Thanks for listening. Subscribe for general CMU updates: cmu.ca/newsletter. Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba © copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft:

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30:02

OMG! featuring David Balzer

So What? A Podcast ·

2025/09/01

When was the last time you said, "Oh my God"? Jonas catches up with CMU prof David Balzer on his multi-year documentary project exploring the everyday use of this phrase.Listen to the OMG audio doc at omgthedoc.com. Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba © copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroz

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27:40

A New Bible?

So What? A Podcast ·

2025/06/01

What does the new Anabaptist Community Bible have to offer? Jonas tries his hand at selling Bibles (to himself), even though it's admittedly been some time since he read one.Full CMU Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll3NZ3j-YfM Anabaptist Community Bible: https://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/83/27819 Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba © copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.

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21:13

Math Test

So What? A Podcast ·

2025/03/01

Are pre-calculus math classes a waste of time? Jonas looks back on his high school experience with help from a CMU Scientist in Residence lecture by mathematician Dr. Frances Siu.Full Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYb1yrOP0CA Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba © copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza

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11:16

Talking to AI

So What? A Podcast ·

2024/12/01

In this short form episode we ask, how do we stay human when conversations with AI chatbots feel so real? Jonas looks at a CMU alum's story on using a chatbot to hear about his son's day at school.The Walrus, "When Your Lover is a Bot": https://thewalrus.ca/when-your-lover-is-a-bot/ CMU Face2Face Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL-OjiTCMv0 Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba © copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

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21:31

So What? A Podcast ??" Breakup Songs

So What? A Podcast ·

2024/09/01

It's a back-to-school poetry lesson about why pop music matters with Dr. Paul Dyck, Professor of English at CMU.Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba © copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor © copyright Chrysalis Record

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28:53

Moose Matters

So What? A Podcast ·

2024/06/01

What if wildlife conservation isn't really about wild animals, but about us? Jonas dives into the 2024 CMU Scientist in Residence public lecture with wildlife biologist Dr. Allyson Menzies.Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza.

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23:30

Reflecting on the 4th Anniversary of COVID

So What? A Podcast ·

2024/03/08

March 11 marks the the four-year anniversary of COVID being declared a global pandemic. With this date in mind, Jonas dusts off "the pandemic episode" and reflects on where we are today in a post-pandemic world.

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23:57

Parenting Tips for White Men

So What? A Podcast ·

2023/12/01

What does a lecture on faith, race, and land have to do with expecting a baby? Jonas applies the 2023 J.J. Thiessen Lecture by Dr. Willie James Jennings to his parenting preparation.Listen to the full Jennings lecture at cmu.ca/jjt. Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroz

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24:14

Episode 1 - Mennonite Enlightenment

So What? A Podcast ·

2023/09/06

Did you know famous philosophers hung out with Dutch Mennonites in the 1600s? Jonas finds some gems in a lecture on early Mennonite contributions to science and philosophy by Dr. Gary Waite. Surprising connections to AC/DC. Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza Interlude Music: Me and Nature (Slowed

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18:35

Naawi-Oodena: Design

So What? A Podcast ·

2023/04/10

What will the urban reserve at Naawi-Oodena look like? Get excited about mixed-use urban design with Jonas. Check out the full Naawi-Oodena master plan at treaty1.ca. Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza Interlude Music: spacedust by airtone (c) copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons

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19:29

Naawi-Oodena: Partnership

So What? A Podcast ·

2023/03/01

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12:40

Naawi-Oodena: Neighbours

So What? A Podcast ·

2023/02/01

People in Winnipeg had mixed reactions to an urban reserve at the former Kapyong barracks. Jonas explores what this parcel of land has to do with Treaty relationships. Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroz

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21:10

Naawi-Oodena: Treaty (Replay)

So What? A Podcast ·

2023/01/01

What are treaties and why do they matter? This replayed episode from March 2021 features Niigaan James Sinclair, and sets up future episodes on the Naawi-Oodena urban reserve in Winnipeg, just two kilometres east of CMU. Read more about Naawi-Oodena: https://indigenomicsinstitute.com/naawi-oodena/ Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft:

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18:05

Guiding Questions: Chris Klassen

So What? A Podcast ·

2022/12/01

Stuck with too many questions at the end of a degree? Chris Klassen (CMU '15) talks with Jonas about the value of questions, and who should answer which ones. Jonas learns: don't ask cyclists about barriers to cycling. Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza

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21:15

Peace Beyond Policing: Kristen Wiltshire

So What? A Podcast ·

2022/11/01

What's peace in a society where social systems can do harm to the people they are meant to serve? Jonas catches up with Kristen Wiltshire (CMU '14) on her work in family and social services. Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza

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20:31

Bitter Sweet Trail: Kenji Dyck

So What? A Podcast ·

2022/10/03

Is there a story behind the sugar you buy at the store? Kenji Dyck (CMU '19) talks with Jonas about filming and editing the documentary "Bitter Sweet Trail." Watch Bitter Sweet Trail: https://youtu.be/xbRjYGqEMxQ Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza Interlude Music: Hills Behind by Silent Partnter

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24:48

Graduation: Deanna Zantingh

So What? A Podcast ·

2022/09/06

What's an active peacebuilding imagination? How does it relate to reconciliation in Canada? Jonas catches up with past graduation speaker Deanna Zantingh (CMU '13). Credits Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza

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29:24

Reconciliation: Destroy this Man-Made Temple

So What? A Podcast ·

2022/04/01

Christy Anderson tells her faith story and calls for change. This special episode features Christy's full sermon. Christy Anderson is a PhD Candidate and CMU's Indigenous Engagement Advisor. Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza

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23:52

Reconciliation: Man-Made Temples

So What? A Podcast ·

2022/04/01

Jesus called for an end to oppression. How did the Bible become a weapon of colonization? Jonas talks with Christy Anderson, CMU Indigenous Engagement Advisor, about a sermon she gave at CMU in Fall 2021. Christy's full sermon is available as a special feature episode of this podcast. Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris,

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