Everyday Conversations Podcast

Our very own Shafer Parker shares about his experience watching the Christmas film, I Heard The Bells from Christian Production Company Sight & Sound Films. Known as America's Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life...until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the...

Too many Christians hesitate to share their faith because they anticipate the inevitable result will be failure and embarrassment for all concerned. But FBB speaker Ian McKerracher uses an encounter with an ISP salesman to remind us that such defeatism results from our forgetting God's secret weapon, the Holy Spirit, Who goes before us and works with us, to prepare the ground and make every gospel...

Shafer and Jon discuss the current and future clergy crisis. Where will the future leaders of the Church come from? Are young people being prepared to take on the responsibility? Jon and Shafer discuss the importance of Church leadership and training young people for the future.

So much is said in Western Society about the equal rights of women that the question of their value is frequently overlooked. Now FBB Speaker Jon Rendall reveals the central truth of the human race, that women are to be equally valued because, like men, they are made in the image of God, designed to be equally necessary for the well being of the human race.

Shafer and Jon discuss the state of Global Christianity in 2022. Join us as we celebrate the Gospel reaching every corner of the earth and discuss the work still left to be done. For more information, and resources or to partner with us in equipping the next generation of believers, head over to faithbeyondbelief.ca

Most Canadians know that doctor-assisted suicide is available for adult patients facing terminal illness, but FBB contributor Shafer Parker reveals that death advocates have successfully moved the goalposts to include adults with non-fatal illnesses or disabilities, while advocates now recommend the same for disabled newborns. The future, where no demographic will be safe from the death enthusiast...

Shafer and Jon are back together again discussing the world of instant and overwhelming information. As Christians, how do we discern what information we should pay attention to in a sea of more and more content? How can we make sure we absorb the information we actually need? Join Shafer and Jon as they discuss this important topic; you can find more information at faithbeyondbelief.ca

Christian grandparents often watch with helpless anxiety as their adult children neglect the spiritual development of their grandchildren. But now FBB associate speaker Ian McKerracher brings the good news of how grandparents can be proactive, speaking powerfully into their grandkids' lives and effectively turning them toward God for an eternity.

Faith Beyond Belief speaker Ian McKerracher interviews Randy Baker about his new book Worldview: The Adventure of Seeing Through Scripture. Randy analyzes the worldview issue in the Church in both the US and Canada. He also explains what a scriptural worldview is. You can check out Randy's book here. https://www.amazon.ca/Worldview-Adventure-Seeing-Through-Scripture-ebook/dp/B09X374F37 As always c...

Remembrance Day is important to Canadians, but it might be revealing to find out how well they understand why the memory of past wars is so important. Contributor Shafer Parker suggests that Canada's involvement in two world wars mattered because our soldiers fought for an eternal principle, the only kind of freedom that makes human beings truly free.  

Faith Beyond Belief speaker Ian Mckerracher interviews Mike D'Virgilio about his new book Uninvented: Why the Bible Could Not be Made Up, and the Evidence that Proves It. Mike shares about his research process as well as textual and historical arguments for the veracity of Scripture. You can check out more of Mike's writing at https://mikedvirgilio.com/books/ As always visit www.faithbeyondbelief....

Many are mystified by the world medical profession's easy acceptance of euthanasia, but contributor Shafer Parker reveals that after redefining death to mean not death for the sake of viable organ transplants, moving on to euthanasia was easy.

Critics of the Bible often attack the first eleven chapters of Genesis. But D. A. Carson, channeling Francis Schaeffer, finds that some portions of chapters 1-11 are essential "for the rest of the Bible to be coherent and true." Now, FBB contributor Shafer Parker suggests that if we're going to accept Carson's argument, there is no logical reason not to believe the entire passage is the Word of Go...

A group in the Netherlands called Cooperative Last Will is campaigning to completely decriminalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. Their goal is that citizens would be able to take their own lives anywhere and be assisted by anyone with state-provided lethal substances. Jon is joined by Steve Kim, Speaker and Alberta Director for Apologetics Canada, to discuss this critical topic. Visit www.faith...

Materialism stems from a commitment that matter is the fundamental source of reality; it is the principle reason many thinkers try to build a hard wall between science and faith. Unfortunately for the materialists, recent discoveries in the fields of biology and chemistry militate against a strictly materialistic view of existence. In his latest blog, FBB contributor Shafer Parker provides links t...

The rapid advance of technology has left Christians wondering how to follow Jesus in the digital age. FBB speaker Jon Rendall shares some sobering statistics about tech use and its effects, as well as some hopeful thoughts to consider. How can Christians develop biblical perspectives on technology and use these tools for building the kingdom? Find out more at faithbeyondbelief.ca

Modern Christians have always struggled with how best to approach Halloween, easily the most pagan, least Christian holiday of the year. Now FBB Speaker Jon Rendall provides readers with a guide to help them think through the issues in preparation for prayerfully finding ways to redeem the devil's holiday for kingdom purposes.

Successful Christian parenting is more difficult today than any previous time in living memory. But all things are possible with God, and in his latest blog FBB speaker Jon Rendall provides tips and resources designed to point the way for those whose greatest joy is to "see their children walking in the truth."

Side B Christians, including author Bekah Mason, openly state they are homosexual, or transgender, and most of them believe God made them as they are. Nevertheless, they declare that out of loyalty to Scripture, they choose celibacy and refuse to indulge their sexual desires. FBB writer Shafer Parker asks, can B Siders be on the right track when their public expression of faith includes little joy...

This week Shafer and Jon discuss the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her life and legacy, as well as biblical servant leadership. They also discuss the hope the Queen had in her King Jesus Christ and the hope that all who put their faith in Him have, in this life and the next.

Christians view the rise of totalitarianism in Canada and around the world with understandable concern. But FBB blogger Shafer Parker argues that our concern should drive us to a deeper trust in God. He does not suggest we should do nothing. Far from it. But all our thoughts should be based upon faith in God's promises and all our actions designed to display our confidence in Him.

Ted Kluck is a professor, author, coach and co-host of the Happy Rant Podcast. Jon interviews Ted about his new book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don't Matter All That Much(and a Few That Really Do). Along the way, they discuss sports, journalism, teaching, writing, Christians engaging culture, falling out of love with the world and the importance of involvement i...

Moviemakers are currently fascinated with the idea of the multiverse, but the real story is that the kind of Grand Narrative once shared by most of the people no longer exists. People freely choose for themselves what they believe is real, creating multiverses of their own, seldom realizing that the absence of a shared understanding of reality can result in the breakdown of society. It is our Chri...

Are superheroes just silly children's entertainment or is there more to these pop culture spectacles? Join Shafer and Jon as they discuss the history and legacy of Superman and explore the political, philosophical and ethical influences behind the man of steel. How do cinematic man-made saviours compare and contrast with the biblical messiah? Thanks for listening and check out more at faithbeyondb...

Every Christian knows how to thank God for the good seasons of life, but FBB Intern Tim Guinto has discovered by personal experience that God has a purpose in the storms, and that our task is recognized, no matter what happens, that He is still sovereign, and still good.