The Anchor Room

In this episode of The Anchor Room, we sit down with Dr. Frank VanderMeulen, Director of Intercultural Studies, to explore what it really means to live and lead across cultures. Together, we unpack the differences between culture, multiculturalism, and intercultural engagement – and why those distinctions matter more than ever. Dr. VanderMeulen shares the heart behind the Intercultural Studies at...

For those sensing a call to go deeper in their study of Scripture and theology, Heritage Theological Seminary is excited to introduce the Master of Theology (ThM) – a new advanced degree designed for focused, rigorous theological formation. In this episode of The Anchor Room Podcast , we explore how the ThM provides an opportunity to pursue doctoral-level study, refine research skills, and develop...

In this episode of Anchor Room, we sit down with Mark Mowbray, Director of NextGen Ministries at Heritage and Associate Pastor of Family Ministries at Westhighland Baptist Church, to talk about a noticeable shift in spiritual openness today. After years of resistance, many are rediscovering that life without God comes up empty - and the gospel is being heard again. Mark shares why this moment matt...

In this episode of The Anchor Room Podcast , President Jonathan Griffiths sits down with Robbie Symons, Lead Pastor of Preaching and Vision at Hope Bible Church - Oakville, for a timely and hopeful conversation about leadership in the church today. Together, they explore signs of a quiet revival taking place, the growing pipeline crisis in ministry leadership, and how churches can intentionally tr...

In this episode of The Anchor Room we explore the wisdom books of the Old Testament and the role they play in shaping how we understand life. Dr. Stephen Dempster, retired professor from Crandall University walks us through Proverbs, Job, Psalms, and Ecclesiastes, and explains the Hebrew word Chokmah—wisdom in living. We talk about how these books are put together, why their structure matters, and...

In this episode of The Anchor Room , Dr. Stephen Yuille - Professor of Church History and Spiritual Formation at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - joins us to explore the heart of Puritan spirituality. We discuss who the Puritans really were, their emphasis on experiential faith, and how their approach helps bridge the gap between what we know and how we live. An introductory conversatio...

Heritage is excited to welcome Dr. Andreas Köstenberger and Dr. Margaret Köstenberger to campus this spring. In this episode of The Anchor Room , we explore what they’ll be teaching and why these topics matter for today’s cultural moment.   Drawing from her doctoral work, Margaret introduces the history of feminism - how the movement achieved many of its aims, what lies beneath its message of equa...

In this episode of The Anchor Room , we sit down with Professor Jeemin Moon, Assistant Professor and Director of Biblical Care and Counselling Studies at Heritage. Jeemin shares his inspiring journey from South Korea, where his family’s pastoral legacy shaped his calling, to his current role equipping students for ministry. Discover how his background in counselling psychology prepared him for his...

In this episode of The Anchor Room , we sit down with Dr. Steve West - Professor of Theological Studies, lead pastor at Madoc Baptist Church, and seasoned author - to explore the dynamic relationship between pastoral ministry and academic teaching. With 15 years of experience on our faculty and a global ministry spanning five continents, Dr. West shares how his dual roles enrich both the classroom...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ian Vaillancourt - Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew and Director of Distance Learning at Heritage Theological Seminary - to explore the vital role of Biblical exegesis in shaping faithful ministry. Dr. Vaillancourt shares his passion for encountering God through His Word and discusses why exegetical instruction is foundational for both academic and pastor...

How do we faithfully engage with today's culture without losing sight of Biblical truth? In this episode, Dr. Wayne Baxter, Professor of New Testament and Greek, dives into the importance of grounding our worldview in the inerrant Scriptures, explores what our identity in Christ means in a rapidly changing world, and shares insights from his current writing and Greek studies that illuminate the po...

In this episode, Jon Cleland - Adjunct Professor at Heritage College & Seminary and Director of NEXT (Young Adult) Ministries at Grandview Church in Kitchener - Explores how the deep roots of church history continue to shape the life and mission of the church today. With a passion for equipping young adults for faithful leadership, Jon reflects on the relevance of historical theology in modern min...

In our very first episode, we introduce The Anchor Room - a space designed to help you think more deeply about Scripture, theology and the life of the Church. Each week, we'll explore questions that matter for faith and ministry, drawing from Biblical truth and the wisdom of the Christian tradition, This opening conversation shares the vision behind the podcast, what you can expect in the episodes...