Coffee & Conversations with Chris: Recent Episodes
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Interviews, discussion, opinions and thoughts, based on the truth of God's Word. Chris Atkinson, host of Coffee and Conversations with Chris, pastors a church in Ontario, Canada, and invites you to join in the discussion! Send a voice message or email, and be featured on an upcoming episode!
Divorce was never God's original plan, but does he allow it now? What about when one partner leaves for someone else? Can the spouse left behind get married again?
Is it possible for a Christians to experience demon possession? Can they be plagued by evil angelic beings? Pastor Chris tackles this topic in #askPastorChris.
My 17 year old friend is pregnant and she already has a 2 year old. How can I convince her to not go through with an abortion?
My soccer team practices on Sunday mornings sometimes. Is it okay to skip church those days? God understands, right?
My friend says he's a Christian, but he doesn't really act like it. How can I tell if he's really saved?
How to help someone who is depressed. How to find hope and light at the end of the tunnel.
Where should I go to school? Should I get married? How can I know what God's will for my life really is?
Sometimes it feels like things aren't going the way they should. God never promised us an easy life, but He did promise to provide what we need. In this video, Pastor Chris shares about how God has provided for Pinewoods Chapel in an ... unconventional ... way.
A viewer asks "What are some practical ways to study the Bible for myself?" Pastor Chris provides some easy, practical ways to study the Bible for yourself, that you can start doing today!
Whether you believe in angels and demons, or only in what you can see, the Bible has alot to say about the topic!
Pastor Chris is talking with the Youth Group! Pinewoods Youth has been meeting regularly throughout the pandemic, either in person or online. Pastor Chris crashed their Zoom call last week to check in with them. Have a listen!
Have you met Andrew? You may recognize him from leading worship, working in our Youth Ministry, working at local schools, and even appearing on the radio at Life 100.3! He's sharing about what he'd like to do for a day, what he's been missing most during the pandemic, and what his faith means to him.
Jarrett and his family are regular attenders at Pinewoods Online, and today we're chatting about car shows, running an essential service home-based business, and how faith plays into the current health crisis.
Meet Samuel, Emily, Ryan and Peter - the Speers Kids!
They're rocking their Quarantine Uniforms, and sharing how they've been filling their time at their new home, what they miss during Covid, and what they're looking forward to doing in the future!
Don shares an amazing story of divine intervention, and how God has been instrumental in his life.
Wayne came to Christ through the book "The Late Great Planet Earth", and with the current state of world affairs, the message of that book is more timely than ever! In this episode, Wayne is sharing how his faith in Jesus has gotten him through tough times.
Meet Lisa & Chris! They're talking about their family, what it's been like being self-employed during the pandemic, and what keeps them going.
You may have already met Rowan, but did you know she’s an Author, Podcaster, and business owner?
In her spare time, she’s the Director of Women’s Ministry at Pinewoods, and serves on the Worship Team and in Children’s Ministry. Listen in as Pastor Chris chats with Rowan, who just happens to also be his wife.
Have you met Jade? She serves on the Youth Ministry team at Pinewoods, and is talking with Pastor Chris about bowling, kick-boxing and being Prime Minister for a day!
Meet Heather, a single mom of 4 who also cares for her parents. She shares what it’s like to do virtual schooling from home with 4 school-aged kids, how isolation has been going, and what God has been teaching her through the process!
For followers of Jesus, is there ever a time when we need to break the law in obedience to Christ's teachings? If so, how can we determine when and how?
Interestingly, there are quite a few times in the Bible when God's people, and even Jesus Himself, broke the law -- sometimes the government's laws, and sometimes seemingly God's laws.
What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Meet Michelle, who heads up our Youth Ministry at Pinewoods Chapel! Today, she's sharing her heart for kids & teens, and the importance of community in this time of increased isolation.
We're talking with Clayton, who shares his experiences in the military, and what has been motivating him through this global health crisis.
Pastors are being charged and arrested, churches are being shut down, and Christians everywhere are divided on what our response should be. When do we need to abide by the laws of the land? When do we need to push back?
Today, our Special Guest, Betty, shares experiences of how God has worked in her life, even healing her in a time of serious illness. She also shares what her priorities have been during the 2020/21 Pandemic.
Today we're discussing Seven events that MUST take place before the Day of the Lord, when Christ returns. Some of them have already happened - which ones are left?
New Series [Conversations with Chris]
5 Questions, 2 People, 1 Conversation
This week on Conversations with Chris, we're excited to chat with Dan Williams! He's sharing about his family and what he's been doing with his time during the pandemic.
Movies have been made about it, books have been written about it, and people have so many different ideas about what it REALLY is! Today we're tackling the Day of the Lord head on!
There are so many ideas of what the mark of the beast will be and how it will work. Is it in the Covid-19 vaccination? Will it be a microchip? Will we be forced to take it? We're looking at what the Bible says about the Mark of the Beast, and how to recognize it when we see it.
Can you find hope in the midst of anxious thoughts, self-doubt, and worry!
YES!! Here's how.
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Today we're discussing what the Tribulation will consist of, what the Rapture really is, and how we can study all of this for ourselves.
Is the Covid-19 Vaccine the Mark of the Beast? Has the AntiChrist already been born? When will Jesus return?
The Bible actually has a great deal to say about what we can expect to see and experience as history draws to a close. Today we're looking at 11 Characteristics of the AntiChrist that will help us identify him when he rises on the world's stage, and what the end times will look like.
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Do you struggle with anxiety, or know someone who does? Today we're talking about what can trigger our anxiety, and how to calm the negative thoughts that can lead to panic attacks.
The term "antichrist" carries a bone-chilling weight, and we may even wonder if it refers to a real person, or if it's just a scary bedtime myth meant to remind us to behave ourselves.
The Bible has a lot to say about what the antichrist is all about.
Join us on Tuesdays in January for a study into who the antichrist is, and what that means for us.
Over the past year especially, most have experienced some form of worry or stress. But for others, it has multiplied the anxiety that was already there, giving it more reason than ever to invade their day to day activities.
What is anxiety? What can we do about it? How can we help those around us who are experiencing it? And what spiritual truths can we learn about the impact anxiety has on our lives?
Join us on Thursdays in January for a special Conversations with Chris series on Anxiety.
How to prioritize and clean up your spending, so that you're not nickel & diming yourself! Stay on budget, save for what you need!
In this last episode of our November series in parenting, we're talking about the importance of intentionally discipling your children, and how to do that in practical terms. We look at what to do if your spouse is not on the same page, how to incorporate discipling moments into your day, and what resource to use as a foundation for the discipleship process.
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Today Pastor Chris is talking with Shannon & Jeff Elliotson about parenting children with exceptional needs. They parent 3 boys. One of their children is on the Autism Spectrum, and one is currently being assessed.
Today, in Conversations with Chris, we're welcoming a special guest!
Rowan Atkinson is a published author and creator of Headphone History, a line of Educational Curriculum. She has run several successful businesses, and is active in ministry at Pinewoods Chapel. She has also raised 4 children, along with her husband, Chris.
Today, she and Pastor Chris will be chatting live about their adventures in parenting, and what they've learned along the way!
If there's one thing that's true about parenting, it's that no matter how you raise your kids, they will make their own decisions and their own way in life.
Today we're looking at how we can pray for our kids in specific, practical ways.
Discouragement can plague even the strongest among us. Today we're exploring how we can remain hopeful and move forward in the face of discouragement.
Stress seems to be the theme of 2020. Today we're discussing how we can cope with everyday stress, while growing our faith in Christ.
It's Mental Health Month, and today we're looking at depression. Chris shares his struggle with depression, and shares what gave him hope to continue.
As Christ's followers, we want our homes to be God-honouring, full of love, truth, grace and worship. But in a society that teaches and celebrates much different values, how can we intentionally build homes that are based on Godly principles?
Let's explore and discuss some practical tips for Building Godly Homes with insight from God's Word, the Bible.