Everyday Conversations Podcast

Critics of Christianity have constantly picked at its foundation document, the Bible. Their seek always to find reasons to doubt its goodness or its truth. Now Canadian author Jonathan Bernier has published a book reinforcing the earliest dating of the New Testament, and thereby helping believers maintain their faith in the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture. He also challenges progressive Chr...

Most Christians know that Western culture is collapsing, but have no idea what to do about it. Now author Eric Metaxas' latest book, Letter to the American Church, gives a clear description of what is going wrong and issues a clarion call to Bible-based, God-blessed action. Read Shafer Parker's review, then read the book. Your life will never be the same. https://www.faithbeyondbelief.ca/blog/the-...

Retired RCMP officer describes how the brutal arrest of Pastor Derek Reimer for protesting a drag queen story hour at a Calgary public library forcibly reminds Canadians that the movement to sexualize the nation's children marches on. Indeed, as the writer reports, the movement now has the added encouragement of a city government that recently passed a bylaw designed to squelch anyone voicing disa...

If you don't already know podcaster and blogger Jon McCray, you are in for a treat when attend FBB's April 29 Be Ready conference on progressive Christianity. But you can get a taste of what's coming in Shafer Parker's blog, Jon McCray Is the Man for this Season. Read on to get his prophetic analysis of what has happened to North American Christianity and how believers need to respond.

Everyone grieves the loss of loved ones, and Christians are no exception. But how should Christians, as Christians, respond to deep grief? Nobody describes the grieving process better than C. S. Lewis in his book A Grief Observed. In this admittedly lengthy blog FBB speaker Shafer Parker prepares you to appreciate Lewis' ability to grieve, but at the same time to observe and comment on what he's e...

Lent is usually seen as a Roman Catholic season of preparation for Easter, but FBB speaker Ian McKerracher points out that the underlying principle, self-examination and prayer leading to increased holiness and obedience, is certainly Christian, and biblical. He suggests that while we may rightly avoid certain aspects of imposed ceremonialism, it is good for all Christians to set aside time for re...

Because Christianity is grounded in testable truth claims, Christians should never insist that anyone "just believe." Instead, as FBB speaker Ian McKerracher makes clear, the faith claims of many Christians should be subjected to a healthy biblically-based skepticism. The fundamentals of the Christian faith will never be found to contradict Scripture or real-world experience.

This year's Super Bowl commercials included, for the first time, two advertisements for Jesus. But were viewers exposed to the Jesus of the Bible? FBB contributor Shafer Parker doesn't think so. In "Hate for Eight" he reveals that by watering down the gospel the commercials earned only despite from the "woke" crowd, the demographic the people behind the ads spent $20 million trying to reach.  

The future of Apologetics is you. Join FBB Content Creator Jon Rendall as he takes a look at 1 Peter 3 and examines the context of apologetics. Besides being always prepared to give an answer, what else does Peter call us to in this famous passage? For more resources check out our website www.faithbeyondbelief.ca

There's a weird synchronicity between the apocalyptic visions of unbelievers and many Christians. Both believe things are bound to get worse, just before the world's awful ending. But now FBB contributor Shafer Parker explains that the Bible offers a different view, a hope based upon the triumph of Christ over sin and death, and the ongoing work of the Spirit to disciple the nations so that "the e...

A whole worldview in a three-minute song? It's possible. Join FBB Content Creator Jon Rendall as he talks about analyzing popular music, and understanding how art communicates worldview. In this episode, Jon looks at music from the 90s, and the Nihilistic worldview contained in so many of the hits. For more resources, check out our website at www.faithbeyondbelief.ca

Too many Christians bemoan the sorry spiritual state of the churches while lacking the will to do anything about it. Now FBB contributor Shafer Parker reports on a growing movement to shake the Church loose from her apathy and encourage her to take a stand for truth and righteousness. The question is, can the OT example of Phinehas be replicated today? Only God and time will tell. Read along https...

A BC Nurse on trial for a Billboard. Calls to boycott a new video game. Twitter Drama. JK Rowling is no stranger to controversy, but the past few years have reached a new level. Join podcast host Jon Rendall as he explains the most recent events around Rowling and the clash of worldviews she represents. Who defines truth when it comes to issues of sex and gender? How as Christians can we use these...

Too often the development of a Christian worldview is seen as an intellectual exercise, a combination of research and logic, leading to specific conclusions. But FBB associate speaker Ian McKerracher demonstrates that a Christian worldview is more often caught than taught, the product of thousands of influences from early childhood on, and all directed by a merciful God to one end, a personal expe...

For the first time in sixty years, the population of China is in decline. Birth rates have dropped lower than the US and Canada as the country grapples with a rapidly aging population. Join FBB content creator Jon Rendall as he unpacks the worldviews behind this crisis both in China and Canada, the biblical value of human life, and the consequences of social engineering the mass infanticide of ten...

No one questions that churches suffered greatly during the government-imposed lockdowns of 2020-2022. Now, FBB contributor Shafer Parker examines the lockdown's continuing effects and suggests ways for church leadership to prepare for future mal-treatment.

Apologetics and cinema? What can modern films tell us about cultural worldviews, religion and spirituality? Join FBB Content Creator Jon Rendall as he unpacks the spirituality and religion in the 2009 film Avatar, the reason it resonated with audiences around the world as well as the gospel questions Avatar is asking. For more resources visit faithbeyondbelief.ca

"The Bible is not a book of science" is repeated like a mantra by many Christians, but FBB Associate Speaker Ian McKerracher's blog demonstrates that when viewed properly, Biblical principles and scientific principles reveal the One True God that is behind them both. Read to learn that the principles of thermodynamics match perfectly with the principles of sancto-dynamics.

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2023! The end of a year and the beginning of a new one has become a popular time to reflect on life and the changes we want to make. Faith Beyond Belief's Shafer Parker talks about New Year Resolutions, and what Christians should think about when planning their next year. For more information and resources check out our website at faithbeyondbelief.ca

Another year has flown by, and Shafer and Jon wanted to take some time to remember and celebrate 2022. The ups and downs, and all the ways God has been at work. Thank you to everyone for tuning in and we look forward to sharing more with you in 2023. Blessings!

At the end of a controversial year, FBB supporters want to know what the future holds for one of Canada's leading apologetics ministries. Now, in a very personal blog, Executive Director Julie Lane steps forward to reveal that in its eleventh year of existence FBB is poised to cooperate with leading evangelical ministries to reach a wider audience than ever, with conferences and courses aimed dire...

What's in a story? If you ask Shafer and Jon, a whole lot. Join our Everyday Conversations hosts as they discuss the power of a good story and how that can be used effectively in the world of Apologetics and Christian ministry. For more resources, check out our website faithbeyondbelief.ca

It is just possible that Christians fail to mature because they lack milestones by which to measure their current level. Now, in a series of personal experiences FBB speaker Ian McKerracher describes his own process of maturity and delineates three important markers for measuring every Christian's growth. Read it with a view to discovering where you stand on the road to full maturity in Christ.

Canada is in international news for all the wrong reasons. The global community is shocked by our growing numbers and permissiveness in medically assisted suicide. Shafer and Jon recap some of the most recent headlines and talk about the reality, as well as the future of Euthanasia in Canada. For more resources head to faithbeyondbelief.ca

You've probably sung "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" all your life. The beautiful words tell a story, but do you know the grief and bitterness, and the new hope that inspired author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to write them? Contributor Shafer Parker reveals the darkness that almost destroyed Longfellow, and how his carol tells the story of the moment when faith was reborn. He also reports on...