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Reformed Perspective
Real Talk is a podcast presented by Reformed Perspective focused on having meaningful and honest conversations with subject experts about the various challenges and issues facing the Reformed church community. Hosted by Lucas Holtvluwer and Tyler Vanderwoude, Real Talk aims to inform your discussions and inspire you to have challenging but important conversations with fellow Christians in the spirit of brotherly love.
Do you often find yourself thinking about what you should or shouldn’t do on Sunday? Stuck in this loop of either legalism or self-justification? Thankfully, God’s Word regarding the Lord’s Day and Sabbath provides clear direction. Joining Lucas to unpack this topic, is once again, Rev. Peter Holtvlüwer, who recently authored Foundations a new devotional on Genesis 1-3.
Like many issues of our day such as marriage and identity, the Sabbath is rooted in creation and has massive implications for how we are to live. Listen as we discuss the biblical understanding of the Sabbath, Sunday, and the gift of rest. And of course how it all applies to the nitty-gritty of life. We get into all sorts of questions (many of which were submitted by listeners)!
We hope you enjoy today’s episode, and encourage you to pick up a copy of Foundations to learn more about how the beginning matters for today.
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We know we’re called to worship on Sunday but how do we view the other six days of the week? Joining Lucas for a conversation about a theology of work is Mark Wanders and Ben Nobels, from a new organization called 6Days. 6Days is seeking to help Christians connect and grow in all our labors in order to see the kingdom of God advanced in our daily work.
To learn more check out www.6days.ca
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0:00 - Intro
6:15 - Why 6Days?
30:00 - Work as Obedience
37:00 - Trust
50:00 - One Income
59:00 - Multi-generational
1:04:00 - Too Cheap?
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Would you risk your life to share the Gospel? It’s a question few of us are called to ask but for missionaries, it is a reality they face.
Joining us to explore the topic of World Missions is Pastor James Folkerts who with his family spent many years on the mission field and knows what it means to count the cost. We discuss his story, the barriers missionaries face and why overseas missions still matter even though the nations have come to us.
We hope this episode encourages you to think about what it means to send, to go and to pray for the Gospel to reach every tribe, tongue and nation.
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Family worship is one of the most neglected practices in the Christian home today. What is family worship, and how is it different from simply reading the Bible or praying before/after a meal?
In this episode, pastor and author Dr. Brian Najapfour joins us to discuss the biblical foundation for family worship, why it matters, and why worshipping together as a family is a grateful response to all Christ has done for us.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen an existing family rhythm, this conversation will encourage you to intentionally make your home a place where the Lord is worshipped. Get the Family Worship Bible Guide here! And to learn more on family leadership, check out Ep. 151 with Dr. Joel Beeke.
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Most men would say they would die for their wives and children. But will they live for them?
In this episode, we're joined by author and theologian Dr. Joel Beeke to discuss what biblical headship actually looks like. In a culture where leadership is often misunderstood, avoided, or distorted, we explore God's calling for men to lead their families with humility, conviction, and Christ-like love.
From the frame work of prophet, priest and king, we chat about holy habits, marriage, discipline, and family leadership. This conversation offers both practical wisdom and gospel hope for husbands and fathers.
To learn more be sure to pick up a copy of Dr. Beeke’s book How To Lead Your Family here! And be sure to check out his Family Worship Bible Guide too!
0:00 — What Does It Mean to Be a Good Leader?
18:00 — Holy Habits
24:00 — Avoiding the Ditches
28:00 — Love and Discipline
33:30 — Personal Holiness
52:00 — Wives & Husbands
1:10:00 — Encouragement
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What does true generosity actually look like? Have we reduced giving to percentages and leftovers, while missing the heart behind it all? In this episode, we’re joined by Rev. Henk Van der Woerd to discuss the biblical role of deacons, the ministry of mercy, and how generosity reflects the very character of God. From church leadership to stewardship and practical care, this conversation challenges the way we think about money, service, and the life of the church.
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What do we do with guilt? Is conviction something to fear—or could it actually be one of the ways God lovingly draws us back to Himself?
In part two of this conversation with Pastor Matt King, we talk honestly about sin, confession, repentance, and the difference between shame and guilt. We unpack why guilt, when understood rightly, isn’t meant to crush us, but can be a gift of God’s kindness that leads us back into relationship with Him.
We also explore what it means when we don’t feel convicted, the importance of confession in the Christian life, “gospel gaps” between what we believe and how we live, and how the Church is meant to walk with one another through sin with both truth and grace.
0:00 - How are shame and guilt different?
8:00 - Dealing with guilt
14:00 - Shame and guilt proneness
29:00 - What if we don’t feel convicted?
38:00 - Confession and repentance
48:00 - Counseling and the Church
56:00 - Corporate confession
1:02:00 - Sharing vs. burdening
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Shame can be one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives and most of the time, we don’t even realize it.
In this episode, we go back to Genesis 3 to see where shame begins, then unpack how it still works today, distorting our thoughts, and changing how we see God, ourselves and others.
But shame doesn’t get the final word. Joined again by fan favorite,
Pastor Matt King We talk about how Jesus steps directly into our shame, takes it on Himself, and what it actually looks like to start “shaming shame.”
Stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation on guilt, conviction and confession of sin… you won’t want to miss it.
0:00 Intro
7:00 Genesis 3
11:00 Can shame be redeemed?
13:15 How shame works
35:00 Jesus enters our shame
56:00 How to shame shame
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Mission drift is real and whether we realize it or not, it can happen to even the best of organizations and people.
In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Greer, author of the book Mission Drift, to talk about how drift happens and how to avoid it. Even with the best intentions, it’s easy to lose focus over time—and often, you don’t realize it until you’re already off course.
Through real examples, we unpack the subtle warning signs of mission drift, the influence of culture, and how leadership decisions, people, and priorities can quietly shift your direction.
This conversation is about staying intentional—whether you’re leading something or simply trying to stay grounded in what matters most. To learn more, be sure to pick up a copy of Mission Drift.
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We are all called to minister to others and the most meaningful ministry often happens quietly, in the small acts we often overlook. Joining us for this conversation is CRTS Professor and the author of The Ministry of Small Things, Dr. Reuben Bredenhof. We discuss the temptation to do big things, how we can cultivate a ministry of small things and the effects this kind of work has both on the one who receives and the one who gives.
If you want to learn more we highly encourage you to pick up a copy of The Ministry of Small Things here!
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Everyone’s busy. Packed schedules, constant pressure, always something next. But the real question is—are you actually doing what matters?
In this episode, we talk about what it means to redeem your productivity—not by cramming more into your day, but by stewarding your time with purpose. If you’re someone who prides yourself on being busy, this might challenge you.
Joined by blogger and author of Do More Better, Tim Challies, we walk through principles of how to be productive and enjoy true rest in a way that stewards all of life for the glory of God and the good of others. You don’t want to miss it.
If you want to learn more, be sure to pick up a copy of Do More Better here!
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Backsliding: Are We Presuming on God’s Grace?
Are we drifting in our faith without even realizing it? In this episode, Dr. Mark Jones joins us to tackle the quiet danger of backsliding—what it is, why it happens even in churchgoers, and how complacency can creep into our spiritual lives. From the subtle signs like pride, prayerlessness, and neglect of Scripture, to modern distractions and the love of the world.
This episode dives into what real growth, perseverance, and daily repentance look like, offering both conviction and hope as listeners are challenged to examine their hearts and run to the grace of Christ.
If you want to learn more pick up a copy of Dr. Jones’ book: The Pilgrim’s Regress
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Can the reality of Hell actually be comforting and how should it inform the way we live and share the Gospel?
In this part two in our series on eternity, Tyler and Dr. Will den Hollander discuss what hell is and how it displays the character of God. They also get into some quite emotional questions such as can God send a child to hell? How bad is it? And why doesn’t God just create the elect?
This episode will challenge your thinking, confront your assumptions, and show how the reality of hell comforts and soberly convicts us in our love for the lost.
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Is conflict always bad? And do Christians always have to forgive? In this episode of Real Talk, we take an honest look at conflict and forgiveness—two realities every Christian faces because every Christian is in relationships.
We’re joined by Dr. Tim Lane, biblical counselor and author of Relationships, to explore what distinguishes godly conflict from ungodly conflict, what real forgiveness actually looks like, and how the gospel shapes our relationships—both personally and in the church.
Conflict doesn’t have to destroy relationships. And forgiveness is more than just words.
To learn more, be sure to pick up a copy of Dr. Lane's book written with Paul Tripp: Relationships: A Mess Worth Making.
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It is with both heavy and grateful hearts that we release this episode in loving memory of Rev. William den Hollander—a faithful pastor, preacher, and dear friend of Real Talk.
Our guest for today, Dr. Will den Hollander, is Rev. den Hollander’s son. With his blessing, we chose to release this episode as originally scheduled. In God’s kind providence, this conversation on heaven arrives at a moment when the comfort of our eternal home feels especially near and deeply needed.
Together, we explore questions many Christians wrestle with: What happens when we die? What is heaven? And what will the New Earth be like? We discuss the intermediate state, the spiritual realm, and why meditating on heaven matters for how we live today.
We pray this episode would encourage and comfort you, grounding your heart in the certain hope of heaven and stirring in you deeper delight in Christ—now and forever.
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What does it mean to have godly ambition and to work hard with what God has given you? Joining us to answer these questions is the Director of Eagle Builders, Craig Haan. Joined by his brother-in-law Gerrit Sterk, the two share the story of their family business and how God has blessed them as they’ve sought to work for His glory and the good of the Kingdom. Listen in, not only to hear a fantastic story, but to learn what it means to take action and be faithful every day.
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As Christians can we really say we don’t like to read?! Joining us for this conversation all about reading, how to actually do it and how to do it well is our friend and Reformed Perspective’s editor, Jon Dykstra. We chat about why as Christians we have to be readers, best practices for choosing books, and how as parents we can cultivate a love for reading in our kids. If your New Year’s resolution is to read more, be sure to listen to this episode to actually help you accomplish this goal.
And listen to the end to hear all about Reformed Perspective’s Bucket List Book Club starting this January - you won’t want to miss it! Find more information here!
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2025 was a big year for us. On top of building a new studio, we have worked hard to refine our purpose and identity to ensure that we are actually cultivating real talk that serves our community.
In this episode we are joined by Mark and Jon, our friends from Reformed Perspective, to discuss the influence of someone who created no shortage of discussion: Charlie Kirk. We discuss his desire to know the truth and his boldness to witness that truth to the world in the way our Saviour did.
As we move into 2026, we are committed to keep having Real Talk and we ask you to help us with this. Give us your feedback and, ideas and call us out if we didn’t ask the hard questions. We hope these conversations are a starting point for you to have your own real talk with those in your community.
Learn more about Charlie Kirk here!
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Joining us for this fun episode is Amy Gannett, the founder of the ministry and podcast, Tiny Theologians! This is a podcast that is playing on repeat in Tyler’s home and he wanted to bring Amy on to chat about the importance of teaching our children big truths about God and his Word. Tiny Theologians does just that by providing children ages 2-14 with resources that help them grow in their knowledge and love of God. If you’re feeling the weight of what it means to disciple your children but don’t know where to start, we encourage you to check out Tiny Theologians!
Here are some resources that were mentioned in the episode:
Tiny Theologians Shop
Tiny Theologians Podcast
ABC Cards
Tiny Systematics
You can follow Amy and Tiny Theologians on Instagram at @amycategannett and @tinytheologians
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Joining us for this conversation on addiction is our friends from Agape Recovery, a new Christ-centered recovery program launching January 2026 here in Southern Ontario. Jake and Carling share bit about the organization and the Agape framework. We address the spiritual foundations of addiction and what it means to be in recovery and experience healing. We hope this episode both convicts you to see what might be taking the place of God in your heart while also encouraging you in the hope of the Holy Spirit's transforming work.
If you are struggling with substance abuse, we urge you to reach out to Agape. They are willing and able to help. Find more about Agape Recovery by going to https://agaperecovery.ca/ If you’re in Southern Ontario be sure to check out their upcoming information evenings to learn more:
November 27th: Living Light Canadian Reformed Church – Grimsby December 4th: Orangeville CanRC - Orangeville December 11th: Zion United Reformed Church – Sheffield
This is the first episode in our BRAND NEW STUDIO! A big thanks to Bert Vis Flooring, Wolfe Creek Contracting and Reformed Book Services amongst many others for making this a reality. We are so excited to continue to bring you real and meaningful content from our new home here in Brantford, ON.
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Last week we celebrated 508 years of the Reformation but how much thought did we actually give it? Joining us for a discussion on the history of the Reformation is prolific author and historian Douglas Bond. We speak about the context that bred the need for Reformation, the impact it made and what it actually means to “always be reforming.” We hope this episodes encourages you in knowing all history is God’s story! Be sure to check out all of Bond’s work including his most newest Advent family devotional, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly.
You can see all of Bond's work at www.bondsbook.net
And be sure to check out Reformed Perspective's Bond book reviews!
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You may have heard of Classical Education but do you know what it actually is? To answer this question, we are joined by Doug Sikkema and Jesse Newton, our new friends from Oakhill Christian Academy. We discuss the model and goal of Classical Christian Education and whether this is something that the Reformed schools are missing. We also chat about Oakhill, its s and why you should view Classical Christian Education as a potential option for your children. If you want to learn more about Oakhill, check out oakhillhamilton.ca
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Dr. Van Dam is back for the third time to finish off our series on the offices of the Church! We discuss his book, The Elder and deal with some hot topics such as, should elders be elected for terms or a lifetime? Are home visits really all that effective and what about woman voting? To learn more, pick up a copy of The Elder here.
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We are talking headship, submission and all things gender roles today. Joining us for this conversation is biblical counsellor, Andrea Kampen. We discuss what the Bible actually says about understanding the differences between men and women, how society can distort these differences, and why the Bible, rather than tradition, must be our foundation for this issue. Listen to find out who actually does the dishes!
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Do you find yourself left with more questions than answers when you read the Old Testament? To help answer some of these tough Old Testament questions is CRTS Professor, Dr. Jannes Smith. Dr. Smith guides us through topics such as giants, justification, and challenging texts that can even seem offensive to modern readers. We even discuss whether the Church should be pro-Israel. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
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On August 1st, Veya Hope VanderBrugghen was taken home to her Heavenly Father. Joining us to tell Veya’s story is her mom, Krystal VanderBrugghen. Although recorded in July, Krystal and her husband, Jeremy, supported us in still releasing this episode as they seek to honour their daughter’s life by bringing to light the injustices they faced in her care. Their hope is to help other families in similar situations and to work towards making a change to a system that doesn’t view every life as precious and valuable. You can learn more by following Krystal on Instagram @krystallynne.vdb
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Do we prioritize the Psalms in worship, or do we prefer hymns? Does this mean anything when it comes to theological drift? Joining Lucas for this father-son conversation is Pastor Peter Holtvlüwer, the editor of the Christ Psalms, Our Psalms resources. We address some common objections to the primacy of Psalm singing and even delve into some of the decisions made at the last CanRef synod regarding music in worship. Let us know what you think!
Be sure to check out theChrist’s Psalms, Our Psalms resources!
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Why is marriage so hard? If you're single, does marriage scare you? We are grateful to have our friend, Pastor Matt King, join us to discuss the real struggles in marriage, but also the real hope we find in God’s beautiful design, which points us to the glory and grace found in Christ. We hope this episode encourages you to see the goodness and beauty of marriage in whatever season you’re in.
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Is it possible to make abortion unthinkable? Joining Tyler to answer this question are Nick and Maaike Rosendal from the Canadian Centre for Bioethical Relief. We discuss what CCBR is, their strategies and why they believe graphic abortion images and apologetical arguments are the most effective tools in changing people’s minds. We also explore reasons to be hopeful in the pro-life fight. We hope this episode inspires and encourages you to think about how you can be a voice for the voiceless.
To learn more and to get involved, be sure to check out CCBR at www.endthekilling.ca
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Does the Bible have anything to say about economics? How should Christians think about the current trade wars? Join Lucas and Economics Professor, Dr. Caleb Fuller, for a discussion on his book, Mere Economics. We address many of these hot-button issues, as well as how to think critically about the economic decisions we make every day, whether we realize it or not.
Want to learn more? Let us know if you want a part 2 of this conversation, and be sure to pick up a copy of Mere Economics.
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Joining us for a two-part series on the office bearers of the Church is returning guest, Dr. Van Dam. We discuss his book, The Deacon, examining the biblical foundations for the ministry of mercy, the arguments for and against deaconesses, and how we can effectively support the work of deacons in our own churches. We hope this episode gives you a revived appreciation for the deaconry as they carry out the work of Christ amongst the needy.
Be sure to check out the list of related resources below.
The Deacon.
Ep. 122 - Money Doesn't Heal Poverty
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Old Testament
13:30 - New Testament
23:00 - Voting vs. Casting Lots
25:00 - Qualifications
27:00 - Deaconess
36:00 - How Women Serve
40:00 - Deacons are not second-class
46:30 - Consistory vs. Council
50:00 - Separation of Budget and Deaconry
54:00 - Deacon’s & the Lord’s Supper
57:00 - Giving in the Worship Service
1:01:00 - Deacons as Stewards
1:11:00 - Family First
1:19:00 - The State
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It’s one thing to have "real talk", but it’s another to actually apply it to life. It has been a while since we last got together so we thought it was time to do a special round-up recapping how these last six months of episodes have impacted our lives. Using the theme from the well-known book Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung we chat about how we are all called to do something and how Real Talk has been helping us do this. We hope the same is true for you! If you haven’t yet, be sure to read Just Do Something. It is well worth your time!
0:00 - Intro
3:46 - Just Do Something
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An episode for all ages! Joining us all the way from Colorado is Bruce Bruinsma from Retirement Reformation. We chat about how retirement is different when you’re a Christian, why young people should prepare now and how there is purpose in every stage of life. Let us know what you think!
Be sure to check out Retirement Reformation for more resources!
And be sure to check out these RP articles on Retirement here:
"Christians Don't Retire"
"Seniors - Florida Does Not Exist"
0:00 - Introduction
9:29 - Understanding God’s Plan
17:00 - Defining Retirement
20:00 - How Should Young People Prepare?
25:50 - Life Stages
36:00 - Common Issues
43:00 - Purpose in Retirement
55:00 - Snowbird Culture
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Joining us for this important conversation is Word & Deed’s, Rick Postma. We chat about what poverty is, Word & Deed’s approach, and how the West's approach is not the fix it seems to be. We also discuss global persecution and the power of prayer. Be sure to listen all the way through to hear some amazing stories of how God is working around the world.
Check out Word & Deed here!
0:00 - Rick’s Story
8:00 - What is Poverty?
18:00 - View of Self
30:00 - How Word & Deed Helps
36:30 - Western Approach
55:17 - Corrupt Government
1:07:50 - Persecution
1:24:00 - Bad Ideas
1:23 - Supporting Word and Deed
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This one has been a long time coming! Honoured to be joined by returning guest Pastor Al Bezuyen and our new friend, Tyler Witthoeft. In the context of their stories, we chat about young men’s struggles and the importance of discipleship in developing godly men who lead well. Gospel-centred and saturated, we hope this episode inspires you to think more deeply on what it means to be a godly man.
If you want to hear more about Pastor Al’s story, check out Episode 9 of Real Talk.
0:00 - Intro
3:14 - Tyler’s Story
10:00 - Discipleship
32:00 - A Godly man
56:00 - Devotions
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Jojo Ruba joins us for this important conversation on love, identity and sexuality. We discuss his upcoming book that responds to the world’s assumptions about these issues. We also discuss the importance of understanding identity and why saying “gay Christian” is unbiblical. And we even delve into how the LGBTQ movement is creating issues with in our own local community. You don’t want to miss this one! Be sure to let us know if you have any feedback, We’d love to hear it.
If you want to learn more be sure to check out www. redeemingconversations.ca
0:00 - Intro
6:30 - Identity
20:30 - Love as affirmation
26:00 - Male and Female
34:40 - Different kinds of Love
38:30 - Infiltration
46:00 - High School Sports
1:00:00 - Pronouns
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With everything going on north and south of the border, we thought it was time for a political update! Joining us is returning guest and ARPA’s Executive Director, Mike Schouten. Along with an ARPA update, we chat about Mark Carney, a possible election and how we should consider our Christian responsibility in Canada. Be sure to let us know what you think!
If you want to learn more about Mark’s personal story and how that has impacted his work, check out Episode 64 of Real Talk.
0:00 - Intro
5:40 - Mark Carney
13:00 - Politicians and Podcasts
17:00 - Prorogation
25:00 - US
39:00 - Tariffs
42:00 - Provincial Legislation
54:00 - Gambling
59:00 - Cases in the Courts
1:06:30 - Youth Involvement
1:12:00 - ARPA Staff Updates
1:15:00 - Vision for the Future
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Such an important conversation for you today! NYC Pastor Paul Murphy joined us to share his story and to talk about the importance of evangelism as a way of life. We primarily discuss why and how our (Dutch) Reformed Churches struggle to evangelize and do it well. We also get into what truly should motivate evangelism: love for God and love for the lost. We hope this episode encourages and inspires you to really think about your love for the lost and the importance of sharing the Gospel, for it truly is a matter of life or death.
Check out Rev. Murphy’s booklet “A Humble Effort to Promote Local Evangelism” https://www.bethelurcaylmer.com/uploads/7/9/8/6/79863340/ahumbleefforttopromotelocalevangelismbooklet.pdf
0:00 - Intro
9:00 - Paul’s Conversion
16:43 - Evangelism vs. Missions
18:00 - “The Missional Church”
25:00 - Programming Hearts
37:00 - Seeker Sensitive
40:00 - Heart of Worship
45:00 - Great Commission
55:00 - Retaining the Youth
1:03:00 - Reaching People, not Targets
1:10:00 - Being a Steward in Evangelism
1:15:00 - Fear of God
1:23:00 - Indifference
1:29:00 - Hell
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Happy Monday! We got a big one for you this week. Joining Tyler for this conversation is avid BC hunter Jerry Pol. We wanted to sit down to chat about hunting, its ethics and what it actually means to hunt as a Christian. If you’re an avid hunter or have never hunted before, we hope this episode inspires you to GET OUTSIDE and think about hunting as more than a hobby but as a way to better appreciate and steward God’s creation.
0:00 - Intro
6:09 - Jerry’s Story
23:00 - Stillness
36:00 - Field to Table
41:00 - Hunting for the Right Reasons
49:00 - Receiving Judgement
1:00:16 - Trophy Hunting
1:05:00 - Hunting for food
1:16:00 - Conservation
1:28:00 - Considering Others
1:30:00 - Politics
1:40:00 - Thriving
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Is AI all bad? Is it actually taking over? How should we engage with it? Join Lucas AND Tyler as they chat with the good guys at Faith to Film all about AI. We cover what it is, the ethical dilemmas it presents and what this ever changing technology means for the Church. Let us know what you think!
0:00 - Intro
2:40 - What is AI?
6:00 - AI In Media
13:00 - AI Possibilites
29:00 - The Arms Race For AI
33:00 - AI and Education
51:00 - Ethical Dilemmas
1:18:00 - What does this mean for the Church?
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A new episode for you this Monday! Joining us for this conversation on Christian politics is former MLA (MPP equivalent) James Teitsma. He has had quite an interesting journey in entrepreneurship and politics and much wisdom to share from his experience. We chat about getting more Christians into politics and how Christian politicians navigate controversy.
0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Career Path
6:00 - Road to Politics
18:00 - Life as an MLA
29:00 - Being Christian in Politics
36:00 - Navigating Controversy
52:00 - How to best engage
1:10:00 - Involvement with Reformed Perspective/ARPA
1:15:00 - Future Plans
1:21:00 - Canada’s Future
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Happy New Year, friends! The start of the year usually means university application season for a lot of high schoolers! Building off the Nov/Dec issue of Reformed Perspective, we thought it might be helpful to have a conversation thinking through all the post-secondary options. Is formal education still worth it? Is the work force better? Sharing our own experiences we chat through some of these questions. Be sure to let us know your thoughts.
If you want to read more on this topic, check out the November/December issue of Reformed Perspective here: https://reformedperspective.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RP-Nov-Dec-2024.pdf
0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Lucas’ Experience
5:22 - Jon’s Experience
7:35 - Mark’s Experience
14:00 - Historical Change
21:00 - The Unsure High School Senior
38:00 - Christian vs. Secular
45:00 - Advice for Parents
59:00 - Learning and Service
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Happy last Monday of 2024! Join us for this conversation on how to align your faith and finances when it comes to investing. We hope this episode provides a good introduction to value-based investing and helps you think through what this means for you and your impact on the world. Be sure to let us know your thoughts as we hope to do a feedback episode for this topic.
On behalf of us here at Real Talk, thanks for your support and listenership in 2024. Stay tuned for another exciting year of podcasts - we’ve got lots in the works. Wishing you all a blessed 2025!
0:00 - Intro
5:41 - Value Based Investing
12:30 - Is VBI a new idea?
15:40 - Missed Opportunity
19:00 - Who started the VBI movement?
22:00 - The Process
28:00 - Holding Power
37:00 - Provate Equity
42:00 - Sustainable Profit
48:00 - Targeted ROI
55:00 - ESG
1:02:00 - Kingdom Advisors
1:09:00 - Crypto
1:13:00 - Consumers
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We have a really encouraging episode for you today. Joining us for this conversation are some of the fine folks at Reformed Book Services: the manager, Jennifer deBlieck and Jed & Trudy Schuit. We chatted about their history, the explosion of growth they experienced, and recent developments. We also discuss the revival taking place across Canada through the distribution of solid resources. Be sure to check out their website, and if you’re in Ontario, definitely make the trip to see their store, check out their new resource library and grab coffee from Cafe 1517. You won’t be disappointed!
Lastly, if you were encouraged by this episode and all the work Reformed Book Services is doing, we encourage you to consider supporting them. You can donate here.
0:00 - Intro
5:00 - History
13:00 - Growth
20:00 - Value Add
29:00 - Educational Activities
32:00 - Cafe 1517
38:00 - Future
46:00 - Revival
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2025 is drawing near! A new year often brings new resolutions and new goals. One of those goals for Christians is often having a better and more consistent devotional life. Joining for this important conversation is returning guest Dr. Mark Kelderman and his wife Donna, the compilers/authors of multiple devotionals. We chat about the purpose of devotions, how it differs from Bible Study, why doing devotions really matter and how to stay consistent in this vital practice. We hope this episode encourages you as your plan and commit yourself to drawing near to God in 2025.
0:00 - Intro
5:30 - Seasons of the Heart
7:44 - Compilations
12:25 - What is the purpose of devotions?
15:30 - Learning or Meditating?
23:19 - Family Devotions
35:00 - Couple Devotions
45:00 - Meditation
52:00 - Sticking to a plan
1:00:00 - How do we discern devotionals?
Check out the Kelderman’s devotionals here:
Seasons of the Heart:
Canada - https://reformedbookservices.com/products/9781601782724_-seasons-of-the-heart-a-year-of-devotions-from-one-generation-of-women-to-another
US - https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Heart-Devotions-Generation-Another/dp/1601782721
Drawing Near to the Heart of God:
US - https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/drawing-near-to-the-heart-of-god-a-year-of-devotions-from-a-rich-tradition-kelderman.html
Canada - https://reformedbookservices.com/products/9781601789594_-drawing-near-to-the-heart-of-god-a-year-of-devotions-from-a-rich-tradition?_pos=1&_sid=59e86fbd7&_ss=r
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If you love BBC’s Planet Earth but dislike how God the Creator is never mentioned, this episode is for you! Joining Tyler and Jon for this conversation on creation and evolution is Dr. Gordon Wilson, the Senior Fellow of Natural History at New Saint Andrews College. He has created the nature documentary The Riot and The Dance and has done extensive work in defending creationism by dismantling the claims of both evolutionary theory and theistic evolution. Using his book, Darwin’s Sandcastle we talk about how Christians, especially students going off to secular university can be confident in the truth claims of the Bible and not be afraid to tackle the theories of the day with kindness and grace. We hope this episode informs and inspires you to love God’s good creation and rest in his sovereign power over all the earth.
Check out The Riot and the Dance here
Check out Darwin’s Sandcastle here:
Canada
USA
0:00 - Intro
6:52 - The Riot and the Dance
19:00 - The Christian student’s 3 stages
29:00 - Darwinism shortfalls
39:00 - Where should we start?
55:00 - What should our default stance be when discoveries are made?
1:04:00 - How then do we best prepare our Christian students?
1:12:00 - Is evolutionary theory crumbling?
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We got a great episode for you! Joining us is Pastor Keith and Laura Davis from Bethel URC in Calgary the founders of Summit Conferences. We talk about the impact Summit has had on youth and young adults in the Canadian West. The West is quite different than Ontario just given the physical space between Churches. Listen in as we chat about how Summit connects youth and the importance of supporting the next generation of the Church.
Whether a youth, young adult, or are just interested in learning more be sure to check out Summit here: https://www.summitrefcon.ca/
0:00 - Intro
10:50 - Summit’s History
24:30 - The Youth that Come
28:00 - Study Weekends vs. Summit
35:00 - Growth 40:00 - Inclusion
49:00 - Conference Themes
1:05:00 - Integrating Singles
1:08:00 - The Future of Summit
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Back with an all-new, exciting episode for you. Joining us is returning guest, Rev. William Boekestein. He recently released a book called Finding Your Vocation: A Guide for Young People Seeking a Calling. Using this book as a guide, we get into it all. We discuss what vocation is, how calling feeds into that, and what skills we all need to cultivate no matter what kind of work we do. We also discuss that in order to work well, we need to understand the importance of true and meaningful rest.
We hope this episode informs and inspires you as much and helps you think about your vocation and calling in life whether you're just starting out or you're retired. This episode is for all!
Be sure to check out Pastor Boekestein's book here!
0:00 - Intro
02:05 - Filling the Need
04:50 - Vocation Definition
07:25: Is Only Work Related to Vocation?
12:50 - Sanctification in Work
17:00 - Conversion and Vocation
22:54 - Needing to be Good at Something
25:30 - Wisdom with Technical Distractions
28:35: Cultivating Character
33:00 - Developing Skills
45:00 - Ambition
48:00 - Passions
53:00 - Calling and Vocation in Ministry
59:00 - Options
1:03:30 - Gender and Vocation
1:06:00 - Balancing Commitments
1:11:00 - Doing Excellent Work
1:18:00 - Theology of Rest
1:28:00 - Retirement
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Joining us for this important conversation on critical theory is Dr. Neil Shevi. Neil has done a lot of thought work in trying to understand this ideology that is antithetical to Christianity. We talk about trigger words like intersectionality, CRT and marxism. We hope this episode informs your thinking and inspires you to seek first the Kingdom of God and not the ideologies of this world.
Check out Dr. Shenvi’s work here and if you want to learn more, read his book Critical Dilemma.
0:00 - Introduction
6:00 - How did critical theory arise?
11:00 - The tenets of contemporary critical theory
17:40 - Intersectionality
29:00 - Destruction
34:00 - Positive truths in Critical Theory
45:00 - Wokeness as religion
50:00 - Groups fighting each other
59:00.- How does the Church deal with this?
1:03:50 - Should we take some of it?
1:23:20 - The Church and Oppression
1:30:00 - Reverse-racism
1:35:00 - Right-wokeness
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The anticipated feedback episode on homeschooling is here! We asked and you provided. Thank you to all who sent in their thoughts. We tried to summarize the themes and touch on as many points as possible. We hope this episode helps you think through this topic a bit more, seeing covenant schools and homeschooling as both valid options.
As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with your thoughts.
0:00 - Intro
3:59: Baptismal Vows
10:00 - “Blood, Sweat and Tears”
19:56 - Finances
34:04 - Individualistic
39:09 - The Three-Legged Stool
45:00 - Versions of Homeschooling
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Tyler is back with a new episode for you! Joining him is Dr. Ewan Goligher, Christian clinician in the ICU. He is someone who is faced with the reality of death on a daily basis. Dr. Goligher along with his pastor, Kyle Hackman recently wrote a Catechism on dying well. We use this as the basis for this conversation, so we encourage you to follow along. We hope this episode encourages you to live well even when considering the end of life.
Check out the catechism "Death and Dying: A Catechism for Christians" here: https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/article/death-and-dying-a-catechism-for-christians/
0:00 - Introduction
5:00 - How should Christians View Death?
9:30 - How Can we Prepare?
12:30 - Fighting the Feeling of Being a Burden
17:30 - Accessing Care properly
26:00 - How do we View Medical Intervention?
33:00 - Purpose of Palliative Care
35:00 - Physical and Spiritual Health
42:30 - Dying in Faith
47:30 - MAID
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Two years ago we had Jake and John-Michael on the podcast to share all about the documentary they were working on. Well since then the documentary was released, and Into The Light Ministries was formed.
We are so grateful to have these wonderful gentlemen back on to share all that has happened and what is next for Into the Light, specifically their new series on Parenting and Pornography. Be sure to give this one a listen.
Be sure to prayerfully consider supporting Into the Light Ministries and all they’re doing to share God’s good design for sexuality.
Check out the Documentary here: https://www.intothelightdocumentary.com/documentary
Support Into The Light here: https://www.intothelightdocumentary.com/donate
Want to get in touch with Jake and JM, email jvalk@intothelightministries.ca
0:00 - Intro
3:42 - Into The Light Recap
11:00 - Pornography & the Nations
14:53 - Staying Hopeful
18:37 - Testimonies
21:00 - Next Steps
28:50 - Where/Who Are the Resources coming from?
32:35 - The Outline
43:00 - Safe Tech Tutorial Series
48:29 - How to Support
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We have an exciting episode for you this week! Joining us for this discussion about generosity and stewardship are two successful local entrepreneurs, Al Schutten and Peter Kranendonk, along with Ray Pennings, the founder of Cardus, a non-profit think tank. We discuss lessons learned in business, principles in giving and responsibility in stewardship. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on this conversation!
0:00 - Intro
6:00 - Lessons Learned
25:00 - The Pressure of Time
27:00 - Strings Attached
34:00 - Sanctified Common Sense
35:20 - Time Management
41:40 - Misconceptions
54:24 - Pressure
1:08:00 - Principles for Giving
1:13:00 - Being Part of a Church
1:17:00 - Interacting with Non-Profits
1:22:00 - Generational Wealth
1:27:00 - Advice to Young People
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We’ve got a fun episode for you today. Based on a recent Reformed Perspective article all about advice to young women, we thought it would be helpful to put the content into podcast format. Joined by three of the many article's contributors we chat all about how young women can best serve God where they're at. And of course, these principles apply to young men and really all people in all stages of life. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
Check out the full article on pages 14-19 of the May-June Reformed Perspective magazine: https://reformedperspective.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RP-May-June-2024.pdf
0:00 - Intro
5:00 - The background to this topic
8:20 - Mentoring
12:00 - Seek First His Kingdom
16:30: Your Identity is Found in Christ
48:00 - Being a Good Steward
52:00 - “Tolerance”
1:09:00 - The Value of being a SAHM
1:13:00 - Contentment
1:15:00 - Prayer
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We got a great episode for you. Maybe one of the more controversial topics in our Reformed circles here in Canada is homeschooling. We have covered education a lot on the Real Talk and we thought it only fair to cover the topic of homeschooling as well.
Andrea Veldkamp, a homeschooling Mom and previous member of the Alberta Home Education Association joins us to talk about her experiences, the different resources available and yes, we even discuss homeschooling versus Christian Schools.
We hope this episode encourages you and inspires you to think more deeply about homeschooling. We’d love to hear your thoughts.
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Andrea’s Homeschool Experience
8:00 - Passion and Dedication
12:00 - Time and Routine
21:00 - “I could never homeschool!”
24:00 - Resources
28:00 - Different versions of homeschooling
31 :00 - Ontario, Alberta & BC
38:00 - Family to family or denominational?
40:13 - Bible Quizzing
44:00 - Growth of Homeschooling
46:00- Socialization
54:00 - Homeschooling vs. Christian School
1:12:00 - The Future of Homeschooling?
1:14:00 - The Challenges and Blessings
1:20:00 - A Challenge for the Schools
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We are so excited and grateful to be able to celebrate the 100th Real Talk podcast. In the spirit of celebration, the whole team got together to talk past, present and future. Join us as we share some life updates, chat about some of our favourite podcast moments, and even hear from some of our dedicated listeners. A big thanks to you all for listening and supporting the show - we couldn't do it without you! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
If you ever have any ideas for episodes or potential guests, please reach out we would love to hear from you. You can email us at reformedrealtalk@gmail.com
0:00 - Life Updates
5:15 - Why we started Real Talk
13:00 - The Importance of Podcasting
20:00 - Favourite Episodes
46:49 - Future Episodes
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Joining us today is Edmonton Police Department's Staff Sergeant Brad Stiksma. Brad was kind enough to take the time to share his experiences as a Christian police officer that has served in a variety of roles. Brad and Tyler discuss the public view of police officers, the importance of law enforcement and the attributes an officer needs to have. If you're interested in a vocation as noble as law enforcement reach out to us and we can get you in touch with Brad.
We hope this episode encourages you as you think about those that serve and protect your communities!
0:00 - Intro
9:50 - Being a Christian Police Officer
29:00 - US vs Canada
41:00 - Authority
1:00:00 - Cooperation
1:15:00 - Attributes of an Officer
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On today’s episode we have Mike Bosveld joining us to talk about the importance of service in your local community. We discuss all the different causes that he is involved in and how we as the Church can and are called to serve the local community. We hope this episodes inspires and encourages you to look at how you can be involved.
Check out the ministries Mike Mentioned:
https://brantfordfooddrive.com/
https://www.whynotcitymissions.com/
https://indwell.ca/
0:00 - Intro
7:30 - Food Drives
23:00 - Why Not City Mission
32:50 - Indwell
47:00 - Guys and girls homes
1:03:00 - Adoption
1:09:50 - Personal Responsibility
1:20:00 - Hope for the Future
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We are super excited to have returning guest Dr. Sam Andreades, this time with his wife Mary K., on the podcast. Lucas and Elle sit down with them to chat all things dating. Using Dr. Andreades book Dating with Discernment as a guide, amongst other things we chat about breaking up, how to cultivate security and rest in a relationship and what it means to be on mission.
We hope this episode helps you whether you're single, dating, engaged or even married. We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you want to learn more, you can find your copy of Dating with Discernment here: paperback/audible.
0:00 - Introduction
4:00- Why write this book?
7:28- What is the biggest challenge for Christians?
10:00 - Break Ups?
17:00 - Gender & Relationships
18:30 - “Guarding the Gold”
22:00 - Security and Rest
34:00 - Family
42:00 - Leadership and Esteem
56:00 - The Mission
1:13:00 - Stereotypes
1:18:00 - How long should you date?
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Coming back at you with Real Talk Round Up #10. After a number of episodes apart we thought we’d get back together and recap the last three episodes. Jon also joins us to give his thoughts, a sneak peek of the upcoming magazine and the top ten books from RP staff.
We hope this casual catch up peaks your interest in listening these previous episodes (if you haven't) or inspires you to pick up a new book!
Be sure to let us know your thoughts and if there are any guests you think we should have on the pod, reach out! We’d love to hear from you.
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Binaries
25:00 - Babies
40:00 - Business
54:00 - Top Ten Books
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We have a great new episode for you all about the command to be fruitful and multiply. As the world's population rate is rapidly declining, there is a part for the Church to play in this. Join Reformed Perspective's executive director, Mark and Lucas for a discussion on what can be a sensitive topic. We hope this thoughtful and balanced conversation looking at serious questions will inspire you to have your own Real Talk on what it biblically means to be fruitful and multiply.
0:00 - Intro
3:30 - Why this story?
8:20 - Why the decline?
15:00 - Don’t we have too many people on earth?
20:45 - When will this decline have an effect?
32:42 - Are countries promoting having children?
37:30 - How is this an opportunity for the Church?
43:00 - Internal vs external mission of the Church.
49:00 - Practicalities
58:00 - Too pragmatic?
1:07:00 - Family planning?
1:10:20 - RP Update
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Super excited to share our first ever Real Talk Live! A couple months back at a fundraiser for Heritage Christian School, we had the opportunity to host a conversation on redeeming entrepreneurship. Joined by three excellent entrepreneurs we chatted about topics like what is success? responsibilities in business, how to encourage entrepreneurship in others and even Q&A. We hope you enjoy this episode and are blessed by the conversation.
A big thanks to Heritage, Jake, Brad and Aaron for making this conversation possible. Be sure to check out our guests and their companies below:
Jake DeJong: Powergroup Resources
Aaron Oosterhoff: Spring Creek Quail Farms
Brad Schutten: Ontario Metal Products
0:00 - Intro
5:00 - Panelists and their Success 1
3:02 - Responsibility of growth
15:30 - Mentorship
18:00 - Encouraging Entrepreneurship
24:35 - To grow or not to grow?
30:30 - Best and worst parts of business?
35:35 - Question and Answers
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Happy Monday, folks! We are joined by Dr. Sam Andreades, a pastor and author from Phoenixville, PA. Pastor Sam has done a lot of theological work on the topic of gender and transgenderism. We chat about his new book Across the Kitchen Table: Talking about Trans to Your Teen.
In this episode we briefly work through his book to get an idea of how to think about these issues, talk about them and how to prepare to welcome and show the love of Christ to those struggling in the body they have been given.
We encourage you to get yourself copy of Across the Kitchen Table as you continue to have real talk on topics like this with those you know. Check out https://affirminggender.com/ for more helpful resources.
0:00 - Intro
3:47 - Flow Chart
10:00 - Conditions in Canada and America
13:00 - The Structure of the book
15:00 - Historical and Biblical contenxt of this issue
20:30 - What does the Bible say about our bodies?
28:00 - Trauma
34:00 - Exorcism
37:00 - Jeremiah and Gideon
41:00 - How are we responsible for our desires?
46:00 - Stereotypes and Archetypes
53:00 - A True Christian Man and Woman
55:45 - How should the Church prepare for what is coming?
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We’ve got a jam-packed episode for you today! Joining us for this one is both Dr. John Tweeddale and Dr. Stephen J. Nichols from Reformation Bible College, an outworking of Ligonier Ministries. Dr. Tweeddale shares all about RBC and hw they are uniquely positioned to train people in theology for all of life.
Interested to learn more about RBC? Check them out their website or reach out to admissions@reformationbiblecollege.org - they'd love to hear from you!
Dr. Nichols shares about the history of Ligonier, specifically their reach through conferences. We spend most of the time chatting about the Always Ready Youth event coming to Brantford, ON on March 20th and how it aims to encourage and equip young people in this age.
Stay up to date with future Ligonier conferences!
0:00 - Intro
5:50 - RBC's History
11:00 - Why pursue an undergrad in theology?
14:15 - Programs Available
24:00 - Education as Discipleship
30:00 - Accreditation
34:35 - Online Program
42:35 - Why study theology as someone who has grown up in a Reformed context?
51:22 - History of Ligonier
54:50 - Ligonier’s Misson
1:00:00 - How RBC Fits In
1:02:00 - Ligonier Conferences
1:06:29 - Always Ready Conference
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We have an interesting episode for you today! Joining us is RP's Alexandra Ellison to share about the investigative journalism she has done regarding technology and the schools. Sharing clips from her interviews and her analysis of the findings, we discuss the certain policies schools are adopting and different opportunities and challenges that arise with technology. We hope you enjoy this episode.
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0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Why this Topic?
6:20 - C ellphones
16:00 - School sanctioned Tech & Its Challenges
32:50 -Artificial Intelligence
49:00 - Parental Involvement
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Happy Monday, friends. We have a new episode for you all about conservative voices. Joining us is CRC pastor and YouTuber, Rev. Paul VanderKlay. With an interest in the higher-level conversations going on in the world, especially on the conservative side, we thought he'd be a great guest to have as we think how to best listen to and engage with conservative non-Christian figures. Think Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, etc. We hope this episode is informative for you.
Be sure to check out Paul's YouTube channel here!
0:00 - Intro
14:00 - Jordan Peterson
50:00 - Evolutionary Theory
1:09:00 - Daily Wire
1:14:00 - How much time should we give these high-level conversations?
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We're back with a great new episode for you! To finally round out our series on the Marks of the True Church, we were privileged to have Dr. Guy Waters join us for this episode on the Lord's Supper! Dr. Waters has done extensive work on this topic, so we were excited to glean from his knowledge on the Lord's Supers' history, fencing the table, and the importance of what it means to discern the body. We also cover the hot topic of paedocommunion.
Be sure to check out Dr. Waters work to learn more about this topic amongst many others!
We hope this episode is helpful for you. If you want to listen to more in this series, be sure to check out episodes 67, 70 and 78. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - History of the Lord’s Supper
18:50 - Rome’s View
25:08 - Guarding the Table
37:07 - Paedocommunion
51:47 - Discerning the Body
57:52 - How do we partake?
1:05:20 - Frequency
1:10:00 - Knowledge versus Feeling
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0:00 - Introduction
2:17 - Faith to Film Recap
8:50 - RP's Bonus Episode Recap
15:00 - ARPA: Let Kids be Kids! Recap
26:00 - Alexandra & Journalism Recap
30:00 - Movie/Cinema Reviews
We're back with a new Real Talk Round Up for you this Monday. Joining us is Alexandra Ellison, RP's newest journalist. We did a feature episode with her a couple weeks ago (Ep 87). Be sure to check that out! In this round up, we cover the last few episodes and give some sneak peeks into feature episodes. We also spend some time chatting about movies we've watched and discuss the trends in cinema that we've noticed.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're excited to be back for a new year of bringing you content. To start off, we're grateful to have sat down with RP's newest journalist, Alexandra Ellison. We chat about her story and her experience interning and working with the CBC, ARPA and now Reformed Perspective. We also chat about media trends and current federal politics. Check out more of Alexandra's written and media work here.
0:00 - Intro
6:20 - Being a Christian Journalist
13:00 - Interning with CBC
20:00 - Interning with ARPA
25:48 - RPTV
30:00 - Plans with RP
35:00 - Shifting away from online media among young people.
41:00 - Federal Politics Update
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Back at it with an all new episode for you. Joining us for this podcast are two gentleman from ARPA. We discuss the history of the culture we are now living in especially as it related to transgenderism and its effects on children. Although a dark and difficult topic, we hope this episode encourages as we consider how we as Churches and Christians should respond to a topic like this.
0:00 - Introduction
06:00 - The Shift in Culture
18:00 - Social Constructionism
22:00 - Two Views of Anthropology
26:00 - Defining Terms
32:00 - Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria
37:00 - Gender Affirming Care
55:00 - What Should We Do?
1:06:00 - Highlights of the ARPA Tour
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We're coming at you with a special bonus episode this Saturday! At the recent Reformed Perspective board meeting, Lucas was able to sit down with Mark Penninga, Marty VanDriel and Jon Dyskstra to chat about what RP is focusing on in 2024. We hope this brief insider look encourages you!
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We have a really exciting episode for you this week. All recorded, filmed and edited by our guests, Faith to Film! Kyle and David were kind enough to join us to share their story of starting a company (Faith Inc.) and now a non-profit (Faith to Film) that works to create meaningful media content to teach people about faith, doctrine and the Church. They share about projects they have already produced and one that is currently in the works! We also touch on the importance of creating Christian content in this media-crazed world.
Be sure check out Faith to Film at https://www.faithtofilm.ca/ - here you can support and subscribe to their newsletter!
0:00 - Intro
9:00 - Faith to Film
12:30 - Why film content?
13:30 - Past and Present Projects
25:00 - How to Support
29:00 - Reformed Confessions Project
32:13 - Faith Inc.
34:10 - Core Focus
38:00 - Why create Christian content?
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Another Real Talk Round Up for you this Monday. Joining us as usual is RP’s Jon Dykstra. We’re covering the last three fascinating episodes covering how the Gospel is spreading Indonesia, Dordt University and a theology of culture as well as a discussion on the struggles of real estate and investing as a Christian. Jon also leaves us with some great book recommendations for your kids. Check them out here!
Hope you enjoy this recap. Stay tuned for a whole lot of new content coming soon!
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Indonesia & The Gospel Takeaways
9:30 - Dordt University & A Theology of Culture
31:00 - Real Estate Discussion
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We have an exciting new episode for you today. Joining us in person all the way from Indonesia, is Rev. Jonson Dethan. He was kind to share his life story as well as the Gospel work being done in Indonesia. In doing so he shares lessons he has learned along the way, when it comes to relationships, parenting, leadership and time-management. We hope you enjoy this special episode!
0:00 - Intro
7:48 - Indonesian Politics
10:50 - History of Religion
21:00 - Rev. Dethan’s Story
32:00 - Relationships
55:00 - Time and Technology
58:00 - Spiritual Forces in Indonesia
1:03:00 - The Reformed Church in Indonesia
1:18:00 - Doing Ministry with love
1:25:00 - Education
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We're back at with a new episode all about real estate! Joining both Lucas and Tyler for this one is Mark and Brent from The Two Stewards Show. We chat about the state of the current market, the reasons why people should invest in real estate and how to be a good steward in this economy.
If you're interested in learning more about real estate and stewardship be sure to check out Mark and Brent at www.twostewards.ca
00:00 - Intro
09:53 - steardship and real estate
16:10 - How did we get to this point?
20:31 - alternatives to real estate
23:40: Why buy?
31:00 - Why can you still buy groceries but not real estate?
36:00 - Immigration
41:00 - Ethics and Investing
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Happy Monday, folks! Joining us on today's episode is Eric Tudor and Dr. Justin Ariel Bailey from Dordt University in Sioux, Iowa. We first chat about Dordt culture, the programs they offer, opportunities for Canadian students and why Christian University education is important. Then we get in to Dr. Bailey's book, Interpreting Your World: Five Lenses for Engaging Theology and Culture. Using this to structure our conversation, we discuss the topic and importance of engaging culture as Christians.
Be sure to check out Dordt University here and let us know what you think of this episode!
0:00 - Intro
5:30 - Dordt University
8:10 - How is Dordt Reformed?
12:00 - Issues on Creation?
18:15 - Overcoming Obstacles for Canadian Students
24:00 - Is it worth going to a Christian University?
33:48 - What is Interpreting your World?
38:00 - Virus and Immune System
50:00 - Critical Theory
55:34 - Idolatry and Injustice
1:00:00 - Complicating the Culture
1:07:00 - Moral Foundations Theory
1:16:00 - Religious Experiences
1:28:55 - The Aesthetic Dimension
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Coming at you with episode 80! Jon Dykstra joins us for our seventh Real Talk Round Up covering the last few episodes as well as some recent news and a movie review on Sound of Freedom! We hope you enjoy this episode! Stay tuned for some fresh and exciting content coming soon.
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We're back with all new episode for you. This one is different but we think you're going to like it! We had the opportunity to collaborate with Caleb Castro and Andrew, the hosts of the Once For All Delivered Podcasts. We talk about all kinds of things, including the Satanist religion, AI and it's issues and we even get into Sphere Sovereignty. Be sure to check out OFAD where ever you get your podcasts and to learn more head over to their website: www.onceforalldelivered.com/ If you like the Real Talk Podcast, we know you'll enjoy OFAD too!
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Ty is continuing his comeback with another episode and another den Hollander at that! Rev. William den Hollander joins Ty to chat about church Discipline as we also continue the Marks of the True Church series. We chat about how church discipline is a positive thing, why it's a key to the Kingdom and we also touch upon the practice of withdrawal. We hope this episode encourages and informs you as you think more about why we believe church discipline matters! Let us know what you think.
0:00 - Intro
8:20 - Living out Salvation
13:40 - Shepherding vs. Church Discipline
15:25 - Church Discipline as a Mark of the True Church
19:50 - Keys to the Kingdom
29:00 - The Elders
32:50 - Being too slow with discipline?
38:00 - The Keys part 2
45:19 - Punishing sin
52:30 - Excommunication
58:09 - Protecting the sinner
1:00:5 - Repentance
1:00:7 - Withdrawal
1:26:00 - Passing judgement
1:29:00 - “Tolerance “ in the church?
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Happy Monday, friends. Ty is back with a new episode for you. Mark den Hollander one of the professors from Covenant Canadian Reformed Teacher's College joined us to chat about the history of the Dutch Reformed Church and the particularly the Secession that took place. We chat about why this history is important, how we can learn from it and how we can be encouraged looking to the future.
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We've got a fun more casual episode for you this week! With Lucas visting Tyler in Alberta, we thought it would be fun to do an anniversary episode celebrating Real Talk turning three. Joining us are our lovely wives (and Annelise - Lucas and Elle's newest addition), as we chat about the last couple episodes while reminiscing on our favourite epsiodes from the last three. We're grateful for God's guiding hand and for all the support we have received from you our listeners! THANK YOU! Looking forward to the next three years!
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00:00 - Intro
02:36 - Ep. 74 Review - Eschatology
07:40 - Ep. 75 Review - Eschatology
25:05 - Favourite episodes
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Hope you all are enjoying the Canada/Independence Day long weekend! We have a great new episode for you. Pastor Greg Bylsma joins us for this one as we chat about 'woke culture'. In a world gone woke, there seems to be many reasons to fear but Pastor Greg encourages us how to live for Christ in a time such as this. We chat about what 'woke' actually means, how the Church should deal with this and how individually as Christians we should engage with the world around us.
We hope this episode is as informative and encouraging for you as it was for us!
0:00 - Intro
4:30 - What is woke ideology
9:44 - Expressive Individualism
22:10 - Parsing through the truths
29:55 - Book Recommendations
32:00 - How should the church deal with this?
40:00 - How should we deal with this individually?
53:00 - Common lies we accept
56:00 - How should we prepare?
1:07:00 - Worry for the youth?
1:15:00 - Finding joy in suffering for Christ
1:17:00 - Withdraw or engage?
1:24:00 - Where do we go from here?
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We're back with a new episode for you. Lucas is joined by Rev. William Boekstein to chat about Eschatology - a big word that just means the doctrine of the End Times. This is not a topic widely preached or talked about in our circles but is incredibly important to understand. We chat about the idea of personal eschatology - what happens after we die?, the different views of the end times, and final judgement. We hope that this episode is informative and inspires you to have your conversations about Eschatology.
Be sure to check out Pastor Will's book, The Future of Everything to learn more!
0:00 - Intro
04:00 - What is Eschatology and why should we care?
5:40 - How do we make sense of Prophecy?
9:50 - Personal Eschatology
20:30 - Pre/Post & Amillenialism
31:50 - Judgement Day
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Coming back at you with another Real Talk Round Up! Jon Dykstra joins us for this one as we reflect on the last three episodes. Listen to the end to hear Jon's top 5 book recommendations for graduates. We hope you enjoy today's episode!
Top 5 books for graduates:
- Grace and Truth Paradox - Randy Alcorn
- Just Do Something - Kevin DeYoung
- The Christian Counsellor's Commentary on Proverbs - Jay E. Adams
- John: An Expositional Commentary - R.C. Sproul
- Death by Living - N.D. Wilson
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Happy Victoria Day to all our Canadian listeners and a Happy Memorial Day to our American listeners as well!
On today's episode we brought on fan favourite, Pastor Jim Witteveen to talk about his new book, How in the World did we get here? This book highlights the earthly forces and movements the devil is using to try accomplish his purposes. We know we have the final victory in Christ yet it is important for us to be informed of the evil works at play so we can be on guard and fight the battles of spiritual warfare. Be sure to check out this book here!
We hope you enjoy this episode and pray that it informs and encourages you to live boldly for Christ. We'd love to hear your thoughts!
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We have a new episode for you with Al Siebring. Al has served in a variety of public roles including as the may of North Cowichan, BC. He might be most well known to you as the host of ARPA’s previous broadcast station, Lighthouse News. We chat about his experiences in the public life and the importance of staying faithful in this work.
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Here is part 2 of our series on the marks of the true church. In this episode, we're looking at the sacraments. Joining Tyler for this chat is Rev. James Zekveld, a missionary and pastor in Niverville, MB. We start with a general outline of what the sacraments are and then go into the baptism discussion. We cover arguments for both paedobaptism and credobaptism and why the covenant matters!
0:00 - Intro
06:10 - What is a sacrament?
10:00 - Roman Catholic sacraments
14:00 - Why do we only do it on Sunday?
23:30 - What do we believe Baptism is?
40:20 - Baptism vs Profession of Faith
47:30 - Arguments for Paedo and Credobaptism
1:17:00 - Importance of the Covenant
1:22:00 - Feelings and Symbolism
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Time for a Real Talk RoundUp! RP's chairman on the board, Bruce DeBoer and fellow board member, Pastor Jim Witteveen are joining us for this conversation. We catch up on the last three episodes as well as touch on a recent article Pastor Jim wrote for Reformed Perspective covering the topics of Residential Schools & Truth and Reconciliation. Check it out here on page 29 of the magazine:
Truth & Reconciliation is possible, but not as it is being popularized
We also have a special update from Bruce on the work for Reformed Perspective. Be sure to let us know what you think of this episode and any feedback/ideas you may have for us at Real Talk or Reformed Perspective, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're grateful for your support and listenership.
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Covid 19 & Mental Health
18:50 - To Preach or to Lecture
29:00 - IVF & Embryo Adoption
40:00 - Truth and Reconciliation Article
53:40 - Reformed Perspective Update
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We have an interesting yet difficult episode for you today. We know this is a sensitive topic but we hope it will be helpful for you in understanding more about this complex topic.
Justin Van Manen from CCBR joins us for this conversation where we discuss the history of IVF, it's regulation and the risks and dangers associated with it. On the other side, we also discuss snowflake adoption and the opportunity it presents for Christians. Be sure to let us know what you think of this episode!
0:00 - Intro
5:19 - History of IVF
10:00 - Regulations
17:00 - Dangers and Risks
29:00 - Snowflake Adoption
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Hopefully, this will be part one of a new series examining the Marks of a True Church. For this episode, we dive into what is the pure preaching of the Gospel. To help us with this we brought on Dr. Van Dam, emeritus professor of Canadian Reformed Seminary.
We discuss what is preaching, how it differs from lectures and speeches, who can preach, and who is preaching for. We also hone in on what about preaching in a missional context - is the preaching for the lost or the found??
Be sure to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
0:00 - Intro
8:40 - Preaching in the OT vs NT
15:30 - Calling to preach
19:20 - Lecture vs. Sermon
22:00 - Why is preaching a mark of the true church
27:50 - Structure of a sermon
35:30 - Preaching to the flock
40:30 - Room for interaction?
44:00 - Sermon Evaluating
56:00 - The tenure of a preacher
1:07:00 - Preaching in a missional context
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We got a good episode for you today! Dr. Mark Kelderman joins us today to chat about mental health, especially in light of the last few years. Dr. Keldmerman is a certified biblical counsellor with the ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counsellors) and IRBC (The Institute for Reformed Biblical Counselling). He served as the pastor of Heritage Reformed Church in Burgessville, Ontario for 13 years and continues to preach locally.
In this episode we also get into, what mental health is biblically, chemical depression vs. soul care, suffering and how we can help those struggling.
If you want to learn more about Biblical vs. Christian Counselling, be sure to listen to episode 15 of Real Talk
00:00 - Intro
2:30 - Mental health pre and post covid
8:00 - Looking at mental health biblically
25:00 - Chemical depression vs. soul care
35:00 - What is peace?
36:00 - Fear, COVID and moral responsibility
41:00 - Mental health and spirituality
44:00 - Anxiety
45:30 - Secular practices
51:30 - Suffering and mental health
1:05:00 - Helping those who struggle
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We back at it with another Real Talk Round Up. Reformed Perspective's editor, Jon Dykstra join us for this one to recap and discuss the last few episodes. We also discuss the cultural moment we find ourselves in and how to evangelize to those around us. Jon also shares some great book/biography recommendations and we've listed them here:
"A reason to read biographies is to see, and be encouraged by what God has done in other people’s lives. And then be challenged to consider, if He could use them, what could He do with you, if only you trusted Him to keep hold of you? You can find longer reviews of each book by clicking on their title." - J. Dykstra.
Top 5 biographies for those who love to read
- Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken – WW II veteran Louis Zamperini survived enemy fire, being alone on a raft for weeks, and a Japanese POW camp, all the while being “unbroken.” But Who was keeping him so?
- Brother Andrew’s God’s Smuggler – Dutchman dares to smuggle Bibles behind the Iron Curtain, counting on God to blind seeing eyes
- Corrie Ten Boom’s The Hiding Place – Dutch woman and her family hide Jews during WWII, get caught and sent to concentration camps, and Corrie shows us how God was with her in it all
- Kara Tippets’ The hardest peace – a pastor’s wife starts a mommy blog, then uses it to share her journey when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. She shows us how to die in the security, and to the glory, of God. Amazingly beautiful!
- George Van Popta’s Man of the First Hour – for anyone with Canadian Reformed denominational connections this is a must-read. The story of the first pastor of the Canadian Reformed churches, and is as much a history of him and his family as of the founding of the denomination
Bonus: Rosario Champagne Butterfield’s The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert – lesbian university professor meets a pastor who asks her, have you considered you might be wrong?
Top 5 accessible biographies to get a person started reading biographies
- Susan K Leigh’s Luther: Echoes of the Hammer – graphic novel yes; superficial? No!
- Todd Nettleton’s When Faith Is Forbidden – 40 true stories from the front lines about God using miracles and persecution to gather His people
- Kim and Krickitt Carpenter’s The Vow – after a car accident leaves a wife with no memory of marrying, or even meeting her husband, she remains committed to the marriage vow she made before God.
- Robertson McQuilkin’sA Promise Kept – Christian college president leaves his position when his wife is struck by Alzheimer’s.
- Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey’s Steal Away Home – a fictionalized biography of Charles Spurgeon and his friend, a former slave, Thomas Johnson – a pain-free way to learn about the “Prince of Preachers”
Bonus: Douglas Bond’s The Thunder – a fictionalized biography of John Knox, showing him to the be action hero, body guard, pastor that he was.
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We're grateful to have ARPA's, Director of Advocacy, Mike Schouten join us for this episode to share about MAiD (medical assistance in suicide), its dangers and the work that ARPA is doing to fight against it. Mike also shares the personal advocacy work him and his wife did, after being asked by a parliamentary committee on MAiD requested them to share their testimony. This past May after a battle with cancer, their son Markus at the age of 18, passed on to be with Jesus. Markus's journey showed that there is a better way than requesting MAiD, for suffering truly unleashes love.
We hope this episode will not only educate you but inspire and encourage you to engage in your own real talk, especially regarding suffering in the life of a Christian and those in the world.
0:00 - Intro
3:40 - Mike’s family’s personal experience with suffering.
5:45 - Mike and Jenn’s testimony to the parliamentary committee on MAiD
27:20 - History highlights of
35:50 - Palliative care
40:00 - Reasons for Hope
49:00- ARPA’S work and messaging
53:47 - The March deadline
55:55 - What if the Conservatives come into power?
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We are beyond thrilled to have Dr. Eric Watkins on the podcast to chat about church planting and evangelism. Dr. Watkins has an incredible story of coming to faith in the Lord and is using his life solely for the advance of the Gospel and God's glory - this is evident in his experience of church planting and his heart for seeing church's be faithful in all aspects, especially evangelism.
In this episode we discuss, what evangelism is versus outreach, the tension of supporting the household of faith and reaching the lost. We also discuss the history of evangelism, including how we may have drifted from John Calvin's evangelistic mission and the difference between creating walls around our kids vs equipping them to engage the world. Be sure to let us know your thoughts!
0:00 - Intro
12:49 - Church planting experience
16:50 - What is evangelism
25:00 - The tension of outreach and inreach
31:30 - The history of the lack of evangelism
38:00 - How did we drift from Calvin’s evangelistic mission?
42:20 - High-walls vs equipping?
54:14 - Discipleship and Mentorship
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Starting off 2023 with this episode featuring the Coordinator of the League of Canadian Reformed Christian School, John Wynia. We chat about the history of the league, what they actually do, the hallmarks of reformed education and the our school's relationship with the government. We hope this episode gives you a bit more insight into the League's important work. Be sure to let us know your thoughts.
0:00 - Intro
5:20 - History of the League?
15:00 - Why do we have reformed education?
17:30 - Differences with other schools
20:00 - Hallmarks of reformed education
28:00 - What work does the League do?
53:00 - Schools relationship with the government
1:20:00 - Teacher Retention
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Joining Lucas and Tyler on this Real Talk Round Up is Reformed Perspective's Marty VanDriel and Jon Dykstra. We cover the last three episodes and discuss the newest trend of Canadians heading south of the border. Let us know if you have any thoughts or if there are any guest you'd like to see on the show in 2023.
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Joining us today is Matt Morrison. Matt has spent an extensive amount of time researching the topic of six day creation vs. evolution. We cover the differences and why we as Christians believe in creation. We hope this is episode is helpful for you. Let us know your thoughts!
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Joining Lucas on today's episode is Ray Pennings the Executive Vice President at Cardus - a Canadian non-partisan think tank that seeks a healthy society through independent research, policy analysis, and advocacy. We chat about the history of Cardus, what they actually do and the impact they have. We also cover topics such why think tanks matter, MAID (medical assistance in dying) and of course we briefly analyze the covid response. Be sure to check out Cardus and the work their doing by going to: https://www.cardus.ca/ - Let us know your thoughts!
0:00 - Intro
9:00 - History of Cardus
14:00 - What does Cardus do
20:00 - Approaching issues/topics
27:26- Why do think tanks matter?
32:00 = How does Cardus maintain being bipartisan
41:40 - Faith and public life
52:09 - MAID
1:01:54- Covid post morum
1:17:40 - Political leader analysis
1:31:00 - What are things we can do to make lasting change
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Today, we have a really exciting topic at hand, Joining Lucas in this episode is Dr. Calvin Beisner, the founder and national spokesman of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. Dr. Beisner and Lucas discuss what the Cornwall Alliance is, the history and worldviews surrounding climate change and how we as Christians should think about this topic.
Be sure to check out the Cornwall Alliance (cornwallalliance.org/) and all the resources they have there, especially their podcast: Created to Reign
0:00 - Intro
7:00 - History/influence of the Cornwall Alliance
11:30 - The history of climate change
19:30 - Worldviews and climate change
32:00 - How should Christian view climate change
42:00 - Bjorn Lomberg
48:20 - Conservation
53:00 Green policies/tax implications
59:00 - Dutch Farmer protest
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Happy Monday, friends! Today, we're testing out a new type of feedback episode, calling it the Real Talk Round Up. Joining us for this is Reformed Perspective's Executive Director, Mark Penninga and editor, Jon Dysktra. We're grateful for their thoughtful perspectives on these last number of episodes. Also included in this new format is the brief coverage of a certain topic (this weeks being teacher shortages) and a book review/recommendation. Be sure to let us know what you think of this style of feedback. We are always open to new ideas. Contact us via social media or email us at reformedrealtalk@gmail.com
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Youth Culture Recap
8:40 - New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality Recap
13:35 - CanRC and URC Relations Recap
As mentioned, If you have a voracious reader in your house, and they’ve already worked their way through Tolkien’s the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, and Lewis’ Narnia, what’s next? Well, Jon Dykstra had on offer a top 10 list of fantasy books that, while not all explicitly Christian, do seem to come from a Christian worldview.
- The Sword Bearer - by John White - written by the author when his kids request more Narnia stories. It is imitative, kids going to another world, though updated in that instead of going through a wardrobe, they enter via a TV.
9 .Wings of Dawn by Sigmund Brouwer - Thomas is a young boy seeking to win back his castle by using the technologies that might seem like magic in England, but which were in use at that time elsewhere in the world (like gunpowder, or kites).
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Warlord of Nin - Stephen Lawhead - well written sword and knights story set in another realm. Lawhead had some clear Christian undertones to this earlier stories that get lost in this later book, so go with early Lawhead.
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Urchin of the Riding Stars by M. L McAllister - squirrels with swords. Need I say more?
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The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic by Jennifer Trafton - a fun romp, with all sorts of inventive ingredients including:
• Piles of poison-tongued jumping turtles
• A castle built on top of a mountain that rises and falls once each day. • A tyrant twelve-year-old pepper-hoarding king
5 Brave Ollie Possum by Ethan Nicolle - the author is one of the guys behind Babylon Bee. A kid who is scared of everything can’t get his parents to believe him that there is something on the roof outside his window. But he’s right. Kind of a terrifying premise, but the comic hijinks soon take over, with the scared boy getting turned into a possum, a creature that faints whenever it is scared.
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Dawn of Wonder by Jonathan Renshaw - a nephew made me and most of our church read it. And no one has regretted doing so. Only downside is that book 2 has been more than 5 years in the waiting.
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The Green Ember by S.D. Smith - rabbits with swords. ’Nuff said.
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Bark of the bog owl by Jonathon Rogers - loosely and hilariously riffing off the story of David and Saul. But in the American South, if it had castles. It’s been described as a Mark Twain crossed with C.S. Lewis.
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On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson - sat on shelf how can person so go at music really also be good at writing too? What are the odds? But this is fantastic, rating right up there with Lewis and Tolkien. Three children contending with the Fangs of Dang, Lizard Creatures that have conquered the land of Skree, and their ruler Gnag the nameless.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian listeners. Today, we have a really exciting episode that has been a long time coming. For this conversation we're joined by Pastors, Steve Swets and Dick Wynia who are well versed in this topic as they both have been heavily involved in unity discussions. We cover the history of these denominations, especially how it relates the CRC churches. We also discuss what conversations are happening currently and how we can move forward.
00:00 - Intro
04:50 - Dividing vs. Leaving
06:40 - The History 18:00 - Current State of the CRC
22:50 - Why didn’t those leaving the CRC join the CanRC?
35:00 - How the denominations have changed
43:20 - What stalled these unity conversations?
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We got a great episode for you. All the way from California, we chatted with Rev. Christopher Gordon, pastor of Escondido United Reformed Church and author of the New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality. This piece was featured in the latest issue of Reformed Perspective. We cover why Gordon wrote this new catechism, how it differs from others and also the importance of sharing the positive message of God's good design. If in Canada be sure to get your copy at Reformed Book Services and if in the US at Reformation Heritage Books.
0:00 - Intro
5:50 - Why write a new catechism
17:00 - Difference between this and the confessions
21:30 - How to use this resource
26:00 - Why does the devil attack sexuality
32:00 - The positive message
40:00 - What is covered in this
54:00 - Sexual desire and Sin
1:00:00 - Children and Parents
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WE'RE BACK! After a lengthy summer break we're back with all new episode. Pastor Bill DeJong joins us to talk about the exciting topic of youth culture. We cover the sociological trends that are current in the younger generations and how things like social media and 'authenticity' play into that. We also discuss how the church should respond to these issues and treat the youth. Be sure to check out more content from Pastor Bill on his podcast, Tyrannus Hall. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode!
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Moral Therapeutic Deism
09:00 - Knowledge vs Experience
14:00 - Social Media
22:56 - Authenticity
40:00 - The Narrative
48:00 - How does the Church respond
52:00 - The Creeds
55:55 - Hard Core & Soft Shell
1:16:22 - Focusing on the Youth?
1:25:00 - Parents and the Youth
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Time for a feedback episode! Joining us on this one is our editor, Mariah Tamminga. We thought it would be fun to have her on this episode as we cover the last number of episodes, give some personal updates and share about the future of Real Talk. With Tyler's big move to Alberta on the horizon, we need to pivot the format of the podcast. Listen in as we share some ideas of what could look like and please be sure to let us know your thoughts!
As mentioned in this episode, this will be our last podcast for the month of August and we'll be coming back in September with some all new content for you!
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0:00 - Feedback
25:00 - Personal Updates
31:00 - Podcast Format Ideas
36:00 - Future Episodes
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We got a special episode for you today! We sat down with Hildy Sloots, the director of Hamilton/Halton Safe Families. This amazing organizations exists to build a network of support for families in need in a variety of ways. We're so grateful Hildy was willing to come on to share about the important work Safe Families does and how we can and why each of us should consider getting involved! We hope this episode impacts you the way it did us. If you're interested in volunteering with Safe Families be sure to check out their website or contact Hildy directly at hildy.sloots@safefamilies.ca or 289-707-5760. Be sure to let us know what you think!
0:00 - Intro
8:40 - Safe Families
18:00 - Why do these institutions exist?
27:10 - Where does CAS fit in?
32:00 - Gender agenda road-blocks
36:00 - Biggest challenges
48:16 - Fund Structure
53:22 - Legal guidelines
54:40 - Likeminded organizations
58:00 - Getting outside your comfort zone
1:07:00 - The impact of expressing interest (Jesus' love)
1:14:30 - How to get involved.
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We sat down with Chris deBoer, an elder from the Canadian Reformed Church (CanRef) of Carman East. He recently attended the CanRef General Synod as a delegate, so we thought it would be good to get a summary of the hot-button topics that were discussed. He also gives a bit of background on the workings of Synod and how it is made up. We know this might be more of 'niche' episode of but even if you’re not part of the CanRef church, it might be helpful to get an idea of the topics being discussed within the federation and see how it relates to your own. Let us know your thoughts!
0:00 - Intro
4:49 - What does the hosting church do?
7:35 - Who are the delegates
11:30 - How does Synod choose topics?
15:15 - Why was there a change in the process?
20:00 - How do topics get to General Synod?
25:05 - Overtures
30:00 - Stand in committees and trust
35:00 - The Hymn Cap
47:00 - Primacy of Psalm singing
51:00 - Lord’s Supper Form
56:00 - Inter-Church Relations
1:17:00 - Aldergrove Senate
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We've made it to episode 50 and this may just be our most important episode yet. Two documentary filmmakers, Jake Valk and John-Michael Bout were kind enough to come on the podcast to share their stories and about the amazing teaching documentary they're working on. Into The Light is a teaching documentary that walks through the fundamentals of change from bondage to sexual sin to freedom in Christ. This is a hard topic and yet may be one of the most relevant struggles facing our communities.
We sincerely ask you to support this important project, first by praying, and then by going to www.givesendgo.com/IntoTheLight and giving what you can. We're so excited for both these brothers and to see the change this film may bring for so many, by God's grace.
Be sure to check out the full website where you can watch the trailer and learn more - www.intothelightdocumentary.com and follow along on Instagram: @intothelightdocumentary and Facebook: Into The Light Documentary
Below is a list of books Jake & John-Michael mentioned throughout the episode. We encourage you to check them out.
Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace by Heath Lambert https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0310499232/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_R7XXFGRJ7Q11SCP01PRK
Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God by J. Garrett Kell https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1433574896/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6DQ18DF1GE4J2D2KZ33D
The Purity Principle: God's Safeguards for Life's Dangerous Trails by Randy Alcorn https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002ZW7EI2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X2SG789YHY3S93G5BE47
Rescue Plan: Charting a Course to Restore Prisoners of Pornography by Deepak Reju and Jonathan D. Holmes https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1629953830/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4DJ6XAGB368H3M2N31XZ
Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography by Curis Solomon https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1645072258/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_J83RS7RY2EPWP0RGQV4J
Sexual Sanity for Women: Healing from Sexual and Relational Brokenness by Ellen Dykas https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1938267001/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_PNCZ9CDTZPQSV7FQQYKF
0:00 - Intro
3:50 - John-Michael’s Story
10:40 - Jake’s Story
12:00 - The Lead Up
15:00 - Looking at Real Change
24:00 - Who should watch it?
26:00 - Chapter 1 - Sin
28:30 - Where should it be used?
29:00 - Where will it be available and how can you support?
31:50 - Chapter 2 - God’s Love for sinners
33:00 - Chapter 3 - Fighting sin/temptation
34:30 - Chapter 4 - Practical Measures
40:35 - Chapter 5 - Endurance
46:30 - Chapter 6 - Hope
48:00 - What is not covered in the film?
54:30 - Women Struggling
59:00 - The Way Forward
1:14:00 - Crowdfunding
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We have an interesting episode for you today! We are so grateful to have sat down of sitting down with Paul Vanden Brink, the pastor of Grace Valley Church in Dundas. Pastor Paul has his own podcast called Clearer Thinking. He recently did a series on Deconstruction and we wanted to get him to share with us about this complex topic. This idea might be new for some of you, so we hope it gives you a helpful summary of what deconstruction actually is, the dangers, and how we can combat it in our own homes and churches. Be sure to check out the Clearer Thinking Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this one!
00:00 - Intro
12:10 - Clearer Thinking Podcast
15:30 - Deconstruction Definition
22:30 - Deconstruction and Critical Theory
27:00 - Faith Leaders losing their faith
28:30 - Penal Substitutional Atonement
36:00 - What leads to Deconstruction
44:30 - How to get ahead of Deconstruction?
56:00 - The triggers of Deconstruction
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One more politics episode for you and then we're done on this topic for a while!
With the election around the corner, the Ontario Party reached out to us to sit down and have a conversation regarding the state of the province, where there needs to be change and how they hope to facilitate this change. We discuss all the hot button issues Ontario is facing, such as housing, immigration, inflation, education and also how Christians should engage in politics.
Please note the guests hosted on the podcast should not be viewed as a direct endorsement by Real Talk of the person and their views whether that be theologically, politically or otherwise.
00:00 - Intro
11:00 - What is the Ontario Party trying to achieve?
14:50 - The Ontario Party vs The New Blue Party
17:30 - Policies
19:20 - Digital ID
22:50 - Decentralization & Crypto
25:20 - Housing
27:00 - Immigration
30:00 - Inflation
33:11 - Religious Freedoms
37:00 - Education and CRT
42:00 - How can Christians make a difference in Politics?
43:30 - Why vote for The Ontario Party?
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We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. David Zietsma, the President of Redeemer University, located in Hamilton, ON. We found this to be an encouraging discussion on the topic of Reformed Education at all levels and how that plays out in the lives of believers. We chat about the history of Redeemer, the idea of missional drift, how Redeemer is fighting that and how they are dealing with secular ideologies and teachings. We also cover why post-secondary Christian education is important and why it possibly should be a consideration for every prospective student. We hope you enjoy listening in to this conversation. Please share it with any students, parents or individuals that might benefit from it and be sure to let us know what you think!
0:00 - Introduction
04:00 - The History
07:50 - The Cross and our Calling - Maintaining the Mission
10:20 - Reformed Education & Redeemer
18:30 - Facing Pressure
28:00 - Institutional Structure
35:00 - Secular vs multi-denominational education
50:03 - Dealing with secular ideologies/movements
1:20:00 - Purpose of Christian post-secondary
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In response to our previous episode, we brought on Professor Ed Bosveld to bring some context to this feedback episode. Over the past two years, Ed has researched and analysed pandemic-related public policy as well as data and statistics relating to pandemic policy-making. We cover modelling, public trust, vaccines, statistics and the Texas/Florida debate taking listener feedback into account as well as responses from MPP Sam Oosterhoff. Be sure to let us know if you like this new form of feedback episodes.
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - What is money feedback
03:12 - Samuel Sey feedback
04:12 - Ed Bosveld Intro
08:30 - Modelling
20:00 - Vaccines
28:00 - Risk Level
32:00 - The break down of trust
37:30 - Vaccine vs other treatments
47:30 - Texas and Florida
56:00 - Vaccine Passport
59:45 - Going Forward
1:03:00 - Arrogance
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This is a big one that you don't want to miss. Ontario MPPs (Members of Provincial Parliament), Will Bouma and Sam Oosterhoff sat down with us to discuss what has been on everyone's mind these last two years - Covid, government, the church and freedom. Both Will and Sam share their perspectives oN what has transpired while we add in some thoughts and questions that many have. There are other bills and issues we hoped to get in to but time did not allow. We hope that this episode can be an example of having hard discussions in love, respect and unity, especially when there is disagreement. Please be sure to let us know your thoughts.
0:00 - Intro
7:45 - Sam’s Opinion
16:50 - Will’s Opinion
40:30 - Tyler’s Thoughts - Principles
59:00 - Lucas’ Thoughts - Trust
1:09:00 - Direction vs Mandate
1:15:00 - Vaccine Mandate
1:36:00 - Balanced Approach?
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Inflation? Soaring gas prices? Seemingly impossible to invest? What can seem like a complex topic or one that Christian shouldn't necessarily talk about, money affects us all. We sat down with Brent Vanderwoude, the founder of Good Stewards, a real estate investment company, to talk about all things money related. Getting down to what money really is, it's history, Bitcoin and how we as Christians should think about and interact with it. Be sure to check out goodstewards.ca to learn more about investing, and blog posts explaining these complex topics. Let us know what you think!
00:00 - Intro
04:30 - Thinking about money
7:30 - Money through history
25:34 - The Fiat Standard
40:03 - Inflation
49:30 - Monetary Intervention
55:00 - Christian Standard of living
1:00:30- Characteristics of money
1:06:50 - Bitcoin
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Helpful links:
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Brent's Bitcoin resource page: https://goodstewards.ca/bitcoin
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What is Money? Robert Breedlove's podcast: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/
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Michael Saylor's Bitcoin resource page: https://www.hope.com/
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We're back with an all new exciting episode! We had the privilege of sitting down with avid blogger Samuel Sey. We discussed some controversial issues of our day, including the Canadian political scene, Critical Race Theory and the Pro-Life movement. We hope Sam's wisdom helps you think through these important topics. Be sure to check out and follow Sam's work at and on Instagram and Twitter @slowtowrite.
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Sam and the Dutch Reformed Community
07:40 - Why Sam is in the US
10:00 - Canadian Politics
25:00 - Critical Race Theory
55:00 - Fighting Abortion
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We thought it was a time for a feedback episode! Lucas and Tyler sit down to chat about the last number of episodes by reviewing the highlights, sharing their thoughts and as well as some upcoming future episodes. Be sure to let us know if there is anyone you'd like to hear on the podcast!
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - The Clarion
02:00 - Church vs. State
03:00 - Trucker Convoy
06:00 - Male Leadership
08:00 - Propaganda
14:50 - Upcoming Episodes
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A long episode packed with a lot of insight! We had the privilege of sitting down with Rev. Jim Witteveen, a missionary currently located in Abbotsford, BC. Jim has his own podcast called Dan 11:32. We chat about many topics including the history and prominence of propaganda, consuming media and news, and we touch on how this relates to the covid issue. We also cover Jim's thoughts on masks and how that relates to symbolism and we discuss how we should have these hard conversations with those around us. Be sure to let us know what you think!
We encourage you to check out Dan 11:32 where ever podcasts are found!
00:00 - Introduction
03:18 - Dan 11:32 Podcast
09:40 - Propoganda
15:20 - Covid Slogans
22:00 - Propaganda engineering consent
25:00 - Build Back Better and T he Great Reset
29:00 - Who is the ‘They’
33:00 - How is consent engineered
43:00 - Where to go for news?
56:00 - Speak the truth?
1:00:00 - Discipline
1:06:00 - Symbolism and Masks
1:16:00 - The Three Religions: Scientism, Capitalism, Christianity
1:22:00 - How do we have these difficult conversations?
1:34:00 - Freedom Convoy
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We're back from our winter break with an all new episode! We had the privilege of sitting down with Rev. Winston Bosch to discuss a sermon series he preached a couple of years ago. The series is based on the 30th article of the Belgic Confession which covers the reasons for male-only leadership in our churches. We chat about the history and the Biblical view of stereotypes, leadership in the early church, deaconesses, the critiques of culture and how we should view the church as a family (plus much more). As we are people who must always go back to Scripture, we hope this episode helps you think through this important topic.
We encourage you to listen to the sermons Winston preached by clicking the links below:
Sermon 1: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U9v-l7fvTbY&feature=youtu.be
Sermon 2: https://youtu.be/5L8n-HlLmvY
Sermon 3: https://youtu.be/a3RgcnMbPpg
00:00 - Intro
7:20 - Stereotypes
10:00 - History of Stereotypes
17:00 - Biblical view of tendencies/stereotypes
21:00 - Gender Identities
24:00 - Who To Emulate?
25:30 - The Weaker Vessel
32:50 - Early-Church roles
41:35- Deaconesses
55:00 - Why Male-Only Leadership?
59:00 - Symbolism
01:07:00 - The Modern Critique
01:15:00 - The Church as a Family
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joseph Boot, the founder and president of the Ezra Institute located in Grimsby, ON. Dr. Boot has been very vocal in the Reformed world, on the topic government and their jurisdiction when it comes to church, health and the family. We speak about the controversial vaccine mandates, the church's response (or lack of response) to all these issues and briefly touch on Bill C-4. Even if you disagree, we hope this conversation helps you to think deeply about these issues that are affecting us all in some way. Be sure to let us know your thoughts!
00:00 - Introduction
8:00 - The Current Culture in Canada
13:20 - Coercive Mandates Article
26:21 - Freedom
28:30 - Centralizing Power & the ‘Metaverse’
32:39 - Sphere Sovereignty
44:30 - What do we do?
47:00 - The Church’s (lack of) response
51:45 - State & Health Care
1:03:46 - The worst kind of tyranny (CS. Lewis)
1:0426 - Ezra Institute/Dr. Boot resources
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the soon to be editor in chief and publisher of the Clarion, the unofficial magazine of the Canadian Reformed federation. Pastor Holtvlüwer and Will share about the exciting new updates happening at Clarion, while also revealing some interesting history regarding this publication.
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00:00 - Introduction
04:30 - What is the Clarion?
13:00 - Why did premier start publishing the Clarion?
15:00 - Rev. Loopstra
20:00 - Clarion's vision
26:30 - Clarion vs. Reformed Perspective
35:20 - Clarion’s organizational structure
41:20 - How does Clarion find writers
48:30 - Does clarion have editorials?
52:34 - Clarion in the midst of a media age
01:03:00 - Changes
1:12:50 - Why should young people subscribe to Clarion
1:16:00 - Receive Clarion free for 4 months!
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We thought it was a time for a feedback episode! Lucas and Tyler sit down to chat about the last number of episodes by reviewing the highlights, sharing their thoughts as well as some upcoming plans. Be sure to let us know if there is anyone you'd like to hear on the podcast!
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In this episode, I (Lucas) sit down with Mark Penninga who serves as the Executive Director of ARPA (Association for Reformed Political Action) Canada . We chat about Mark's role and his recently released book, "Our God moves Mountains" which showcases the story and history of ARPA. Mark also shares of ARPA's plans for the future. We hope this episode inspires you to keep making small acts of faithfulness in your own life. If you want to know more about ARPA or how you can support them, be sure to check out their website (https://arpacanada.ca/).
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This is a big one, folks! Ty, co-hosted by his Keleigh, sat down with Sarah Hutten who shared about her new book 'Unmet Expectations - Facing unmet expectations in the pursuit of children, and learning how to better prepare those ready to walk this journey." Sarah was so gracious in telling her story and experiences while sharing advice to couples who are or in the future may be facing all the challenges that come with pursuing children. We highly encourage you to give "Unmet Expectations" a read. You can find it on Amazon Canada here. Be sure to give Sarah a follow on Instagram at @echoes.omh
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Andrew and Heidi Hutten who serve as the executive directors of Life Renewal. They were so kind to share their story and how Life Renewal has played a part in their journey. If Life Renewal sounds like it could be an option for you, do not hesitate to check out their website at LifeRenewal.ca
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Rev. Clarence Bouwman, who is the recent retired pastor of Smithville Canadian Reformed Church. We chat about The Church - although what seems like a broad topic, we were able to discuss certain aspects such as terminology, the necessity of gathering, observing the work of Christ in the Church as well as difficult issues including excommunication and withdrawal. We hope this episode will give you a bit more insight into such a vast but important topic. Check it out and let us know what you think.
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Rick Ludwig and Diane Vanderwoude Russel. We chat about their work as funeral directors at Kitching, Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home as well as about grief and all that it entails, including how we can support those who are grieving. Check it out and let us know what you think.
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In this episode, we talked with MP Arnold Viersen (Peace River-Westlock) about his life as an MP, what he does in Ottawa and in his riding, his private member's bill which is aimed at helping fight human trafficking, balancing Christian principles and party politics and more! Check it out and let us know what you thought :)
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Hey everybody - we're already at 30 episodes! Crazy how time flies. Thanks for all you support so far - we're excited to keep bring you informative and inspiring content.
In today's episode, we reflect on the feedback we've received over the last 4 interview episodes with Pastor Aaron Rock, Jonathon Van Maren, Jon Dykstra, and Mike Hutten. We also note that Mariia's paper is finally available to read, although be warned, it's not short! Finally, we preview some of the upcoming guests and topics.
To read Mariia's paper, click here: https://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/42246
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In this episode we tackled the topic of freedom: What does it mean, where does it come from, and how to we maintain it? Mike has been doing a series on freedom on his own podcast, One Christian Thinks, and so we had him back in the studio to break down his research for us. For those of you who are sick of talking about c*vid, fear not, we did not dwell on that topic too much this episode. However, for those of you still interested in the topic, the principles discussed do certainly apply to our current governmental situation. As always, please send in your feedback as we are do for a feedback episode in the near future!
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In this episode, we spoke with Jon Dykstra, the Chief Editor at Reformed Perspective, the magazine which sponsors Real Talk. In this one, we talked a bit about his work as an editor, the growth and impact of Reformed Perspective of the past two plus decades, and the importance and ethics of Christian journalism. Finally, we dove into some specific articles Jon wrote on hot button issues that you can find linked below. As always, we hope you are informed and inspired by this episode and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!
https://reformedperspective.ca/a-call-for-christian-journalists-an-interview-of-sorts-with-marvin-olasky/
https://reformedperspective.ca/the-proverbs-31-wife-is-not-superwoman/
https://reformedperspective.ca/worldviews-and-dogviews-what-are-they/
https://reformedperspective.ca/environmental-extremism-a-one-world-view/
https://reformedperspective.ca/global-warming-crisis-a-brief-biblical-case-for-skepticism/
https://reformedperspective.ca/whos-afraid-of-proverbs-31/
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Hey folks! In this episode, we had on Jonathon Van Maren, a Canadian columnist, author, speaker, podcaster, and activist. We had quite the wide-ranging discussion, covering many things including our current media culture, the pitfalls of social and alternative media, conspiracy theories, the persistent problem of porn, pro-life politics and more! Jonathon did a great job breaking down our current culture and we found the discussion to be very enjoyable and enlightening. Let us know what you think of it!
If you're interested in Jonathon's work, you can find all of it here: https://thebridgehead.ca/
To get involved in pro-life politics in your area (in Canada), check out: https://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/
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This is a big one folks! We interviewed Pastor Aaron Rock from Harvest Bible Church in Windsor, ON, who has taken a clear public stance in favour of reopening churches. We went through at least 10 different objections to his stance and had him explain his rationale on each point. We hope that this episode will be helpful for the many Christians, especially those in leadership positions, who are wrestling with this issue and how their local church should respond to it.
We look forward to hearing from many of you as we're sure at least a few of you have some opinions on covid that you'd like to share with us ;).
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In this episode we discuss listener feedback from our last several episodes - mainly related to the Church Order.
Remember to send in your thoughts on COVID, lockdowns & church closures for our next episode!!
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In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Art Witten, a self-described Church Order enthusiast, who has a deep understanding of the history and content of the Church Order held by the Canadian Reformed Churches (and by extension, similar versions held by other Reformed denominations). We talked about the history of the Church Order, where it came from, why it matters, how the Canadian Reformed version compares to other denominations versions, and then dove into some specific articles that deal with topics like the calling to office (Art. 3), guarding the pulpit (Art. 15), and Psalms & Hymns (Art. 55).
We both really enjoyed this episode and learned a lot more about about this important and influential document - we hope that your experience is similar!
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In this episode, we sit down with ARPA's new Ontario Manager Ryan Mans to discuss his new job, the work ARPA has been doing lately, and what to make of the area of politics in a polarizing and frustrating time. Tune in and let us know your thoughts!
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In this episode, we chat with Rev. Ryan Kampen about the exciting mission work going on at the Reformed Study Centre, specifically the different projects they have on the go and the thousands of Christians they are helping every month. Tune in to find out more!
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In this episode, we note the listener appreciation for our Christian Apologetics episode with Jeff Morris and our Outsider Perspective episode with Mariia Alekseevskaia, and share the answers Mariia provided for all of your feedback and questions. Lots of good stuff in this one folks!
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You DO NOT want to miss this one folks!
In this episode, we talk with Mariia Alekseevskaia, who is originally from Russia and now lives in Ottawa, about her doctoral thesis paper that examines the Canadian Reformed Churches; specifically how their educational institutions (in Ontario) prepare their graduates for life in a pluralistic and diverse society.
We dove deep into Mariia's groundbreaking and fascinating work which was the result of 64 interviews with various people from both inside and outside the Canadian Reformed Federation over a seven year period. She explained both the strengths and the weaknesses she sees in the Federation and also revealed the conclusions she drew after her lengthy period of study. We can't give everything away in the description however so you'll have to tune in to get all the specifics!
As always, but especially after this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts on Mariia's work. What did you agree with? What did you disagree with? Suggestions for future avenues of study related to the Reformed church community? We can't wait to hear them all!
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In this one, we talked with Jeff about the importance of defending the faith, the biblical basis for doing so, the differences between evangelism and apologetics, and the relationship between faith and reason and more!
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In this one we discuss if we should continue these feedback style episodes (send us your thoughts!!), reflect on what we learned in our conversation with Scott Dekorte, and announce two exciting upcoming episodes - check it out!
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Scott Dekorte from Word & Deed Ministries joined us to talk all about global missions, poverty, relief efforts, indigenous enterprise based solutions and more in this exciting and interesting episode. Tune in and let us know what you think!
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- When Helping Hurts: https://www.amazon.ca/When-Helping-Hurts-Steve-Corbett/dp/0802409989/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YQL5WHM04BE4&dchild=1&keywords=when+helping+hurts&qid=1611353030&sprefix=helping+hurts%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1
In this episode we interact with the content and feedback of our last few episodes with Rhonda and Mike and discuss some of our future plans like usual.
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Rhonda Wiersma joins us for some real talk about the important topic of mental health as we enter this holiday season. We spoke about the attitudes and stigma related to mental health both within and outside the church. We tried to understand how Biblical and Christian counseling differ in their approaches and how we can get involved as counsellors to those struggling in our own lives.
Here are a couple references Rhonda made in this episode:
Untangling Emotions: "God's Gift of Emotions" by J. Alasdair Groves & Winston T. Smith - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07JDDSX8N/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
YouTube - It's Not About The Nail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg
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Welcome to Part 2 of the Christmas Bonus Episode! If you haven’t already listened to the first part, I would suggest checking that out as it helps to frame our discussion in part two.
In this episode, we spend a lot of time discussing why Christians who share the same fundamental beliefs can disagree so strongly on various issues and why that can actually be a good thing! Let us know what you make of our analysis - none of us are trained psychologists so please let us know if we got anything wrong.
At the end of the show, we get into freedom of speech and argue over whether the American Dream (and by extension the Canadian Dream) is a Christian idea or not.
Hopefully you find this episode to be enjoyable, at least mildly informative! Looking forward to hearing all of your thoughts.
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Research Links:
One Christian Thinks: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
CRT vids: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
CRT article: https://shenviapologetics.com/crt-and...
Jordan Peterson Course: https://courses.jordanbpeterson.com/personality
Big Five Traits (OCEAN): https://positivepsychology.com/big-five-personality-theory/
Welcome to the Christmas Bonus episode! In this one we have on Mike Hutten from the One Christian Thinks podcast to talk about all things culture. You can check out his podcast and all of our research links down below.
This podcast ended up going super long so we divided it into two parts (part two drops tomorrow) to make it easier to consume. In the first half we talk about racism, BLM, and how current cultural movements are impacted by ideologies like Marxism, Neo-Marxism and Critical Race Theory.
This is a bit of an experimental episode where you get to hear a little more from us as hosts. In this episode, we keep it pretty broad but the hope is to do a deep dive into more specific cultural issues every few months with Mike based on the feedback you all provide. Please let us know if this is something you would enjoy listening to!
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CRT vids: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrJbHpB9EhgLe7-XtIfq94PtpWw56qz8p
CRT article: https://shenviapologetics.com/crt-and-christianity-a-friendly-response-to-john-piper/
In this episode, Lucas and Tyler reflect on their interviews with Rev. Hendrik Versteeg and Rev. Bruce Parnell and discuss what each of their experiences can teach us about the types of songs we sing in church. They also try out Instagram Live, show off some cool new art courtesy of Reformed Perspective, discuss their upcoming episode on mental health, and reveal a new bonus episode coming soon!
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This episode is a special one, featuring interviews with two different pastors who've worked in vastly different contexts. Rev Hendrik Versteeg served as missionary in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea for many years. Rev. Bruce Parnell has served as a pastor in a mission plant church in Stillwater, Oklahoma for many years as well. We talked with them about their different mission experiences in the jungles of PNG and the Bible Belt of America and in particular asked them about their music traditions in their respective congregations. We hope this episode is informative for all who listen and can further aide our discussions around Psalms, Hymns, and music within our churches.
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We go through the feedback we received on our episode with Pastor Al, discuss future episode ideas around the topic of addiction, and reveal some of our exciting upcoming episodes!
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Pastor Al Bezuyen from the Covenant Reformed Church of Toronto joined us in studio to talk about his journey as a recovered alcoholic. We talked about the 12 steps, different organizations and programs like Life Renewal and Celebrate Recovery, how alcohol addiction compares to other addictions, and finally how you can aid addicts in your life or seek help if you find yourself addicted.
Need help? Check out:
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https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
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https://www.aahamilton.org/
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http://liferenewal.ca/
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Reflecting our interview with Tim Challies, we discuss our episode highlights, review audience feedback, and address questions and comments on Psalm singing, porn culture, church culture, Social Justice, and how to train kids to use social media and the internet responsibly.
If you're looking for a Christian resource to learn more about Social Justice and Critical Theory, we recommend checking out Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey. She has many episodes with a number of different, well informed guests who discuss this matter in great detail from a Reformed, Biblical perspective.
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This is a big one folks - the one and only Tim Challies joined us in the studio! We talked about raising kids with modern technology, the problems of porn culture and how it impacts the family and the church, and what the Bible has to say on sexual and gender identity. Finally, we went over a variety of mailbag questions about the church, Covid19, evangelism and mission, Psalms singing and more!
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Continuing the discussion of the missional church movement, Lucas & Tyler interact with some listener feedback as they further explore the current context of the missional church.
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In this episode, Lucas and Tyler talk with Pastor Ian about his past mission experience in Papua New Guinea, his current calling in East Hamilton, the new approaches some Reformed churches are taking towards mission in what is now a post-Christian and postmodern society, and the challenges, tensions, and blessings that result from that. Tune in folks, you won't want to miss this one!
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In this episode, Lucas and Tyler discuss some of the highlights from their interview with Andre Schutten in Episode 3, respond to the listener feedback, and consider what questions remain unanswered for the Church during the COVID19 pandemic.
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In this episode, we talk with André Schutten from ARPA Canada about sphere sovereignty, the tensions that have arisen between the sphere of the Church and the sphere of the State in light of the COVID19 pandemic, and how we can respond as Christians.
(We're a week early with this podcast but since it's such a hot topic currently, we figured it was best to release as soon as possible. Stay tuned for more episodes, both feedback and interview ones coming in the usual two week increments.)
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In this episode, Lucas and Tyler recap a few of the highlights from their conversation with Jason Heemskerk, discuss some points for further discussion on Christian Education, and respond to a few listener comments and questions.
If you're interested in the Mission Drift book we referenced, you can find it on Amazon here.
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Lucas and Tyler sit down with Jason Heemskerk, the principal at Guido de Brès Christian High School in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to discuss education, particularly Christian education, Reformed education and the differences between them.
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In this episode, Lucas and Tyler explain their backgrounds, who they are, why they started this podcast and what their plan is for it going forward.
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