Episodes
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Deaconess Kay Steele about service to the poor.
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To get in touch with Kay, email: kay.s@viachurch.ca.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Here we continue our discussion on Holy Orders, talking about how Apostolic Succession functions to preserve unity and express the gospel.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
We begin a discussion about Apostolic Succession, touching on its biblical and historical foundation and sacramental character. We also talk a bit about absolution and the tension between a universal calling for all of God's people and a specific calling for a select few.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
In this episode, we talk through what makes a baptism valid and why baptism is unrepeatable.
We make reference here to this video series on the core differences between the beliefs of Christianity and those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
In this episode, we continue the discussion on infant baptism by talking about how the practice reveals the core message of grace as well as some of the most common objections that are usually raised against infant baptism.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
The first of two episodes discussing infant baptism. In this episode we discuss infant baptism in history, and infant baptism in scripture.
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
In this episode, we talk about baptism in general and about the relationship between baptism and salvation.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
In this episode, we talk about individualism, and touch on the ancient 'beating the bounds' ritual, excommunication, and sola scriptura.
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
In this episode, we discuss whether it is appropriate or not to call our priests 'father,' and take a look at a common objection to this practice rooted in Matthew 23:8-12.
Also, Jordan introduces his new podcast, which you can find here: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownlewis
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
In this episode, we continue our conversation about secularism by trying to explore how a Christian and secular worldview each approach the issue of Medical Assistance in Dying.
Articles referenced or that may be of interest:
MAID expanding to include people with mental illness
United Church holds a 'crossing over ceremony'
Closing prayer (and others)
An article outline some further dangers regarding Physician Assisted Suicide