Scripture Untangled

Season 8: Episode 6 | Mayor Marianne Meed Ward | Scripture, a Foundation for Leadership

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Watch or listen to Marianne Meed Ward, the Mayor of Burlington, being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, they talk about Marianne’s foundation of Scripture and how her love of Scripture guides her actions and has shaped her life. Marianne is also Chair of the Ontario’s Big City Mayors group, a group of big city mayors that support strong and effective cities through policy development, advocacy, discussion and partnerships.

Mayor Marianne Meed Ward

Marianne Meed Ward is a Canadian politician and former journalist who has served as the 29th and current mayor of Burlington, Ontario since 2018.

Marianne Meed Ward started working for Faith Today magazine in 1989, becoming managing editor in 1996. She resigned from her position in February 1999 following a ‘change in direction’ at the magazine. She launched her own communications business, Meed Ward Media, providing writing, editorial, consulting or teaching services to a range of clients including Chatelaine, Vision TV, Ryerson University, Tyndale College, CHCH TV, Crossroads Communications, and the Toronto Sun where she served as a weekly columnist covering faith and ethics, and later covering the 905 area of Toronto.

In October 2022 she was re-elected for a second term, winning 77.95% of the popular vote and receiving almost 25,000 more votes than the runner-up. Marianne Meed Ward ran on a platform for reasonable development, adding more community centres and parks, and cutting red tape. She currently resides in Burlington with her husband Peter and their three children.

Lorna Dueck has explored the intersection of journalism and Christianity for over 30 years. Her most recent full-time role was as CEO of Crossroads Christian Communications, Inc. and the show, “Context with Lorna Dueck”.

Lorna was a regular commentary writer on faith and public life in Canada’s leading national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, and is a frequent media commentator. She has travelled the world reporting on church-led response to humanitarian crisis.

Lorna earned a Master of Arts in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. She has received honorary doctorate degrees from Trinity, Tyndale and Briercrest Universities. Lorna has received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for contributions to Canadian society.

Lorna and her husband Vern live in the Toronto suburbs, have been married over three decades, and delight in the adventures of their grown son and daughter.

Learn more about Lorna Dueck

Twitter: twitter.com/lornadueck

Website: lornadueckcreative.com