Bedard on Discipleship: Recent Episodes
Stephen Bedard
One of the so-called "clobber passages" is Leviticus 18:22. It seems to be a fairly clear condemnation of (male) same-sex activity. Is that passage sufficient for seeing all same-sex relationships as wrong for all time? In this video, we look at that passage and try to situate it in how we read the Bible. Please visit me at my website.
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Questions about same-sex relationships are at the forefront of conversations within the church. There are numerous passages that are considered relevant and must be looked at carefully. One of those passages is that of Sodom. Is the punishment of Sodom an indication of God's condemnation of same-sex relationships in general? That is the topic of this video.
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Every once in a while, we hear about a high profile Protestant who converts to Roman Catholicism. How should Protestants respond? I share my thoughts in this episode.
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What should churches do with Remembrance/Veteran's/Armistice Day? Should we have something in the service to acknowledge it or just ignore it? Should it be a major part of the service or should be used to critique military activity? I wrestle with this in this video. Please visit me at my website.
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Have you considered attending seminary? But what if you are not sure if you want to be a pastor? In this video I chat about why it is good to consider seminary and how it can be part of the discernment process.
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One of the issues that I have with Evangelicalism is the attitudes toward LGBTQ people. It is far more than an assertion that sex is limited to a marriage between a man and a woman. In many corners of Evangelicalism is there is actual hate toward gay people. I address that in this video.
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I recently encountered a very well known transgender person. Some people did not appreciate my reaction. How should Christians respond to transgender people? This is only my position.
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What exactly happened between David and Bathsheba as described in 2 Samuel 11? Was it adultery between two consenting adults or an assault accompanied by an abuse of power? And how does this affect the controversies about pastoral sexual misconduct in the Church today?
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Two of the most influential leaders in the early church were Paul and James, the brother of Jesus. These two men were very different in their styles but were they enemies? Some people think so and that is why we look at this question in this video.
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Are Christians in Canada being persecuted? Are Christian churches being targeted in Canada? I address this persistent claim in this video. Visit me at my website.
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I sometimes struggle with Evangelicalism. One of the issues is that some evangelicals hold tightly to the culture war, the battle between conservatives and liberals, and wed that to the identity of the church. I share my thoughts on that.
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One of the most controversial issues within some denominations is the role of women. Should women be pastors? But what about 1 Timothy 2? In this video, I reflect on this issue.
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The report regarding the sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention has been released. The extent of the coverup and abuse is heartbreaking. One of the "excuses" that has been offered is that Baptist polity, specifically autonomy of the local church limited what SBC leadership could do. Does this aspect of Baptist polity diminish responsibility in any way? That is what we look at in this video. The Christianity Today article I reference is https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/may/southern-baptist-abuse-investigation-sbc-ec-legal-survivors.html?visit_source=twitter
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In this series, I wrestle with some of my concerns about evangelicalism. One is the way evangelicals look at the Bible. In some corners of evangelicalism, it seems as if the Bible is lifted above Jesus.
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As I reflect upon my experience as an evangelical, I look at some of the things I have struggled with. One of those is how evangelicals look at the role of men and women.
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There has been a huge renaissance in Christian apologetics, ranging from the scholar to the pastor to the layperson. But what is the role of the Christian apologist? What should be their goal? I discuss this in this episode based on a video I recorded.
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In the past number of months, we have heard some terrible stories by such prominent pastors as Bruxy Cavey, John MacArthur, and Brian Houston. What is going on? Is there even a way to stop such abuse? In this episode, I vent my frustration.
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After allegations against Bruxy Cavey, the investigation has been completed. But was this "just an affair"? When a pastor (any pastor) gets involved with a person they are ministering to, it is more than adultery. We look at this difficult topic in this episode.
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Worldwide pandemics. Russia invading another European nation. Does all of this mean that we are now in the end times? That's what we look at in this episode.
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When we talk about disabilities, should we use person-first or identity-first language? That is, should we refer to "people with disabilities" or "disabled people"? In this episode, we look at this topic.
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There is a lot of talk within the church about deconstruction. Some see this as one of the greatest threats to the church. But is it? What is deconstruction and is it always bad? That is what we look at in this episode of the podcast.
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Mark Driscoll, James MacDonald, Bill Hybels, Ravi Zacharias, Bruxy Cavey. There is no lack of examples of once respected Christian leaders who have now been discredited based on their behaviour. Should we be talking about what happened? Or should we ignore these examples to avoid tarnishing the Church's reputation? That is what we will look at in this episode.
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This episode is from a video I recorded right when the reports of Bruxy Cavey's sexual abuse first came out. More details have been released since I first recorded this. It is heartbreaking to see such abuse taking place in the Church and to see the fall of such a respected pastor.
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Do you use the R-word? Do you describe something as "retarded" or insult someone by calling them a "retard"? Is this harmless or is there a problem? I address this is this episode.
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is the Archangel Michael. Why do they believe that and is there any biblical support? That's what we look at in this episode.
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In the books by J.R.R. Tolkien set in Middle-earth, there seem to be "good" races such as elves and hobbits and "bad" races" such as orcs and trolls. Does this reflect racism on Tolkien's part? That's what we look at in this episode of the podcast.
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We often use the terms mental health and mental illness interchangeably but they are not exactly the same thing. So what is the difference? That's what we look at in this episode.
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People have different views of the COVID-19 vaccines. One of those views is that it is the mark of the beast from Revelation. Is there any support for that? That's what we look at in this episode.
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Is a sermon just a speech about religion or is there a difference? In this episode we look at the difference between a speech and a sermon.
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Where do we start for disability ministry? One of most important areas is developing a theology of worship. How we see worship shapes how we treat disabled people.
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When I started attending church again regularly in my early 20s, the church I attended was very concerned about one particular thing: rock music. Poverty and mental illness were not on their radar but rock music was. I even attended an old fashion record burning event. What should Christians think about rock music? That's what I talk about in this episode.
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I recently graduated from Acadia Divinity College with a Doctor of Ministry degree. In this episode, I take some time to reflect on that experience. Please visit me at my website.
Many people have been listening to the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. It is popular but should we be listening to it? Some are suggesting that it is "failure porn," that is enjoyment from other people's failures. Is there something useful that can be gained from listening to it. I talk about that in this episode based on one of my videos.
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The Bible tells us not to be anxious. Does that mean that we are sinning of we experience anxiety? We look at this in this episode based on one of my videos.
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Does the Bible contain any errors? What would an error even look like? We discuss this divisive issue in this episode.
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You want to get a theological education but traditional seminaries are expensive or won't fit with your schedule. There are some online schools that are affordable but may lack accreditation. What do you do? We look at this question in this episode.
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There are some Christians covered in tattoos and those that cannot conceive a Christian getting a tattoos. Are Christians allowed to get tattoos? That is what we look at in this episode. Please note that this episode is the audio of a video I recorded, in which I show the audience something. If you want to see the video, you can find it here.
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Many of us may not identify as having a disability but a temporary disability can come our way at any time. In this episode, Amanda Bedard shares her story of a temporary disability and how that has been affecting her life.
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In this episode, I talk to Randal Rauser about his book Jesus Loves Canaanites, where he wrestles with the ideas of biblical violence and comes to some interesting conclusions.
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Is the government actively seeking to close churches as part of a persecution of Christians? I look at that question in this episode.
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In this episode, I talk to the president of Arrow Leadership Dr. Steve A. Brown about his new book, Jesus Centered.
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Easter is an important time for Christians but the word 'Easter" isn't found in the Bible? Why do English-speaking Christians call it Easter?
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The feeding of the 5000 is one of the most amazing miracles in the Gospels. In fact, it is the only miracle story (other than the resurrection) found in in all four Gospels. What can we learn from this story that applies for us today?
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Many people have been affected by the fall of Ravi Zacharias. This includes many aspiring Christian apologists who looked up to Zacharias and have lost a hero. But who are the real victims of Ravi Zacharias. That si what we will look at in this episode.
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In this episode, I talk to Dr. Duane A. Miller, author of the book, I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name.
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Some biblical figures, such as King David, committed serious sins and yet we still learn from their writings. Is this a comparable situation to recent examples of Christian leaders who have had moral failings?
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A number of major Christian figures such as Ravi Zacharias, Jean Vanier, Bill Hybels and others have fallen. Some of these were prolific authors that were influential in their area of expertise. Should we still read their books or should we purge our personal libraries? This episode looks at these questions.
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The revelations of the sexual misconduct of Ravi Zacharias have been devastating to the Christian community. Should we even talk about this? He is dead, shouldn't we just let it rest? In this episode, I argue why it is important for us to talk about what happened to Ravi Zacharias.
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Who were the Gnostics? In this special crossover episode, we look at this ancient heresy. For the other podcasts mentioned in this episode, go here.
Recommended book: No Longer Jews
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In this episode, I talk to Dr. John Stackhouse, author of Can I Believe?We have a great discussion about the nature of faith and what it takes for thoughtful people to consider Christianity. Make sure to check out John's website.
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In this episode, I talk to Randal Rauser, author of Conversations With My Inner Atheist.
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In this episode I look at my changing views on Christian eschatology. This episode is taken from the video that appears on my YouTube channel.
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Deane Proctor had an opportunity to visit many churches and to observe how they integrate visitors into the church. In this interview, we talk about the experience of visiting a church for the first time, both from positive and negative examples.
The church has not always done a good job of supporting people with mental illness. For some, mental health is still an uncomfortable topic. In this episode, I talk to Rev. Deane Proctor, a mental health advocate, who can help us to further the conversation.
Please note that this episode was originally recorded and published in 2016.
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Some people believe young earth creationism is the only Christian view of human origins. Others believe in an old earth but disagree if God created humanity as it presently is or if we evolved from a common ancestor. What is the truth?
This episode contains my reflections but not the final answer. For more resources, go to this page. I also recommend the book Four Views on Creation, Evolution and Intelligent Design.
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Revelation speaks of a war in heaven between Michael and his angels and the dragon and his angels. But when will or does this happen? Is it before the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis or is it in the End-times? Or could it be at some other time?
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We have certain stories found in the Old Testament books of Samuel and Kings but then very similar stories found in Chronicles. Why this duplication? Is there any difference between them? This episode looks at this question. Please note that the audio for this episode comes from a video I recorded for my YouTube channel.
This is my second interview with Ron Sandison. Ron, as an individual with autism has great insight into how churches can be more welcoming toward people with disabilities in general and people with autism in particular. All church leaders should listen to this episode.
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We are living in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. How should we respond? What does it look to be the church is the time of COVID-19? In this episode, I take a look at some of these questions.
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Choosing a doctoral program is an important decision. If you are a pastor or are in Christian ministry, should you get a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Doctor of Ministry (DMin)? The differences between them are not as simples as you might think. In this episode, I share some of my own experiences.
I also wrote a blog post on this topic that you can find here.
I mention in the episode that I am doing my DMin at Acadia Divinity College, which I highly recommend.
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In this episode of the podcast, I interview Dr. Dallas Friesen, Director of Congregational Development with the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec. Dallas talks to us about his experience in ministry and the developments he has seen, especially within the Canadian context.
The book that Dallas recommends in the interview is Gutsy: (Mis)Adventures in Canadian Church Planting by Jared Siebert. (USA) (Canada)
The recommended audiobook for this episode is Canoeing the Mountains:Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod Bolsinger. You can download this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial of Audible.
I have just turned 50 and so I thought I would take some time to share a little about my story, where I have come from and where I currently am. Unfortunately, I had a few sound issues in this episode but the majority is just fine.
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- Top Fifty For Fifty
- Reflections on Turning Fifty
My Recommended Audiobook
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, Mere Christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide.
This audiobook brings together C. S. Lewis' legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to "explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times."
Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations, Mere Christianity provides an unequalled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to absorb a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.
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Two of biggest interests that I have are theology and disability. Thankfully these two topics do intersect. When I wanted to talk about this, I knew exactly who I wanted to chat with. Keith Dow is the Manager of Organizational and Spiritual Life at Christian Horizons. In addition to working on the front lines of disability ministry, Keith is also doing his PhD in theology. I have come to really respect and appreciate Keith's thoughtful reflections on the intersection of theology and disabilities. I think you will enjoy our conversation. You might also be interested in this text interview I had with Keith Dow a few years ago. Two of the resources that Keith mentions in this episode include: The recommended audiobook for this episode is A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty by Joni Eareckson Tada In this eloquent account of her current struggle with physical pain, Joni Eareckson Tada offers her perspective on divine healing, God’s purposes, and what it means to live with joy. Over four decades ago, a diving accident left Joni a quadriplegic. Today, she faces a new battle: unrelenting pain. The ongoing urgency of this season in her life has caused Joni to return to foundational questions about suffering and God’s will. A Place of Healing is not an ivory tower treatise on suffering. Its an intimate look into the life of a mature woman of God. Whether readers are enduring physical pain, financial loss, or relational grief, Joni invites them to process their suffering with her. Together, they will navigate the distance between God’s magnificent yes and heartbreaking no and find new hope for thriving in between. You can download this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial of Audible.
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I recently had the opportunity to talk with Duane Alexander Miller, author of Two Stories of Everything. This is a book that I really appreciated and you can read my review here.
Duane is a scholar and a pastor who really has a heart for Muslims. Our discussion will interest people who are interested in the academic study of Islam but also those who want to better be able to share Jesus with them.
Duane recommended the following books in the podcast:
- The Call of the Minaret by Kenneth Cragg
- Sharing Jesus with Muslims in America by Abu Daoud
- Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman by W. Montgomery Watt
Recommended Audio Book:
No God But One by Nabeel Qureshi
On account of the superficial points of agreement between Islam and Christianity, many don't see how tremendously deep the divides between them really are, and fewer still have considered the evidence for each faith. How is jihad different from the Crusades? Can we know the life of Jesus as well as the life of Muhammad? What reason is there to believe in one faith over the other, and what difference can the Gospel really make?
In No God but One, New York Times best-selling author Nabeel Qureshi takes listeners on a global, historical, yet deeply personal journey to the heart of the world's two largest religions. He explores the claims that each faith makes upon believers' intellects and lives, critically examining the evidence in support of their distinctive beliefs. Fleshed out with stories from the annals of both religions, No God but One unveils the fundamental enduring conflict between Islam and Christianity - directly addressing controversial topics like jihad, the Crusades, Sharia, the Trinity, and more.
Listeners of Qureshi's first book, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, will appreciate his careful and respectful comparison of Islam and Christianity. Both religions teach that there is No God but One, but who deserves to be worshiped, Allah or Jesus?
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I recently had the opportunity to talk to Wesley Huff, a fellow Canadian apologist, about his faith journey and current ministry. Wes ministers on campus with Power to Change and is also a doctoral student at the University of Toronto. Make sure to check out his blog.
Wes has an amazing testimony, including a healing from paralysis. But is faith is not just based on experience. Wes is a deep thinker, whoo is especially interested in New Testament studies. I think you will enjoy our conversation.
Wes recommended the following books:
- Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray
- Gospel Witness: Defending and Extending the Kingdom of God by Joseph Boot
- Bibles: An Illustrated History from Papyrus to Print by Christopher de Hamel
The recommend audiobook for this episode is Saving Truth.
Increasingly, Western culture embraces confusion as a virtue and decries certainty as a sin. Those who are confused about sexuality and identity are viewed as heroes. Those who are confused about morality are progressive pioneers. Those who are confused about spirituality are praised as tolerant. Conversely, those who express certainty about any of these issues are seen as bigoted, oppressive, arrogant, or intolerant.
This cultural phenomenon led the compilers of the Oxford English Dictionary to name "post-truth" their word of the year in 2016. How can Christians offer truth and clarity to a world that shuns both?
By accurately describing the Culture of Confusion and how it has affected our society, author Abdu Murray seeks to awaken Westerners to the plight we find ourselves in. He also challenges Christians to consider how they have played a part in fostering the Culture of Confusion through bad arguments, unwise labeling, and emotional attacks.
Ultimately, Saving Truth provides arguments from a Christian perspective for the foundations of truth and how those foundations apply to sexuality, identity, morality, and spirituality. For those enmeshed in the culture of confusion, the book offers a way to untangle oneself and find hope in the clarity that Christ offers.
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In this episode, I have a conversation with Jason Crowder. Jason describes himself as "an academic, an author, a Christian Hedonist, a husband, a mentor, a philosopher, a philosophical theologian, and a theologian." He is the author of Philosophy, Who Needs It?
In this interview, we discuss the role of philosophy for the Christian. Despite what some people fear, philosophy is our friend and not our enemy. I think you will enjoy our discussion.
My recommend audiobook is:
Where the Conflict Really Lies by Alvin Plantinga
This audiobook is a long-awaited major statement by a pre-eminent analytic philosopher, Alvin Plantinga, on one of our biggest debates - the compatibility of science and religion. The last twenty years has seen a cottage industry of books on this divide, but with little consensus emerging. Plantinga, as a top philosopher but also a proponent of the rationality of religious belief, has a unique contribution to make. His theme in this short book is that the conflict between science and theistic religion is actually superficial, and that at a deeper level they are in concord.
Plantinga examines where this conflict is supposed to exist - evolution, evolutionary psychology, analysis of scripture, scientific study of religion -- as well as claims by Dan Dennett, Richard Dawkins, and Philip Kitcher that evolution and theistic belief cannot co-exist. Plantinga makes a case that their arguments are not only inconclusive but that the supposed conflicts themselves are superficial, due to the methodological naturalism used by science. On the other hand, science can actually offer support to theistic doctrines, and Plantinga uses the notion of biological and cosmological "fine-tuning" in support of this idea. Plantinga argues that we might think about arguments in science and religion in a new way - as different forms of discourse that try to persuade people to look at questions from a perspective such that they can see that something is true. In this way, there is a deep and massive consonance between theism and the scientific enterprise.
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There is power in positive thinking. Or is there? Is the positive thinking movement harmless or are there some connections to some dangerous ideas? In this episode, I interview L.L. Martin about her new book, Positively Powerless, where she goes into the background of the movement and offers some warnings.
Purchase a copy of L.L. Martin's Positively Powerless (USA) (Canada)Visit her blog, Enough Light My recommended audiobook for this episode is A History of Christian Apologetics: Defending the Gospel Through the Centuries by John Warwick Montgomery. Get this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial of Audible.
In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Ron Sandison about the topic of autism. Ron not only has autism himself, he also is an autism advocate. You can find out more about him at his website Spectrum Inclusion. Ron is also the author of A Parent's Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom. My recommended audiobook for this episode is: The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin The Autistic Brain is the first book by Temple Grandin that will be neither a memoir nor a book on animals. As always, Temple's ability to cut through the jungle of information and make the science clear is evident with each listen; her skills as a scientist and her original thinking offer some significant new insights into the understanding of autism. Temple Grandin teaches listeners the science of the autistic brain, and with it the history and sociology of autism. By being autistic--by being able to look from the inside out and from the outside in--the author's insights are not just unique, they're groundbreaking. According to Temple, our understanding of autism has been perhaps fundamentally wrong for the past 70 years. You can get this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial of Audible.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism awareness has come a long way in the past few decades. More people than ever before are aware of autism. But there is more to be done.
In this episode, I look at these three points: 1. Autism is a spectrum. 2. People with autism have empathy. 3. Don't judge people with autism based on what you see on the outside.
Faithful Christians have a variety of views on the origins of life and the age of the earth. One of these views is theistic evolution. Dr. Andrew Walsh shares with us his understanding of evolution and how that fits with his faith.
Recommended Links:Emerging Scholars BlogBioLogos Recommended Books:Quantum Physics and Theology by John Polkinghorne (USA) (Canada)Language of God by Francis Collins (USA) (Canada)
For the last six years, I have been teaching at Tyndale University College as a sessional lecture, mainly in the area of the New Testament. I have really come to appreciate this school. Somewhere in there, I met Dr. Paul Franks. I happened to have been at Tyndale for a week of autism camp with my son and Andy Bannister was giving a guest lecture in the Christian Apologetics class taught by Paul. From that time, I have bumped into Paul and his colleague Rich Davis a number of times.
Tyndale University College has recently announced a new concentration in apologetics for philosophy majors. In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Paul Franks, now the chair of the philosophy department at Tyndale about what they have to offer in terms of apologetics. As a Canadian interested in apologetics, I’m excited about what Tyndale is doing to help prepare Christians to defend the faith. I can whole heartedly recommend both Tyndale and their philosophy department.
Have a listen to our discussion.
Links Mentioned in the Podcast:
- Philosophy Department at Tyndale
- Tyndale Philosophy Website
- Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy (USA) (Canada)
- Philosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult: A Beginner’s Guide to Life’s Big Questions (USA) (Canada)
My recommend audiobook is Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig. You can download this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial of Audible.
In this episode, I have the opportunity to talk with Darryl Dash. Darryl is the founding pastor of Liberty Grace Church in Toronto. We had a great conversation about what ministry looks like and his passion for church planting. I encourage you to check out Darryl's website: Dashhouse. The book Darryl recommends is The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus by Zack Eswine (USA) (Canada) My recommended audiobook is: The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives by Dallas Willard. Get this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial of Audible.
