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.

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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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