Everyday Conversations Podcast

Gen Zers are asking tough questions about God and life. But we need the right tools to engage them. Jon interviews author and speaker Leigh McLeroy about Darkroom, a new curriculum for Gen Z focusing on answering the tough questions.

Three years ago, FBB started planning an intensive worldview summer camp for university students called Engage. But thanks to COVID restrictions it kept getting postponed. This year it finally happened. Read the report from participant and FBB intern Erica Garbino and rejoice at God's goodness. Then get ready to send your young adults to Engage next summer. We believe it will change their lives.

Should Christians care about the environment? Does the biblical worldview speak to perspectives on ecological stewardship? Join Shafer as he gives a Christian perspective on Environmental Stewardship. Please visit us at https://www.faithbeyondbelief.ca/ for more information and resources.

That young adults are leaving the church in droves is old news. But FBB intern Kim Spence writes to say that everything she has learned, from her university philosophy class to her own personal experience, undergirds the message that fullness of life in Christ isn't possible apart from active participation in the worship and ministry of God's people in the church.

If a worldview is the story we tell about reality, Identity is the story we tell about ourselves. Join Shafer and Jon as they discuss Identity, how it impacts our worldview, and what Christian Identity is. Learn more about our Identity Project 2.0 and our free Fall 2022 webinar at www.faithbeyondbelief.ca

Evolutionists pretend their theory can answer all objections, but as interim director of content Shafer Parker points out, a surprising number of mathematicians are raising objections that are currently rocking the insular world of secular science. Building his thesis on an article by mathematician Granville Sewell, Parker argues that it isn't evolution alone that has no explanation for human cons...

A huge hit in the 1960s, the movie "Alfie" poignantly questions the meaning of life, but never attempts to give an answer. Now, FBB associate speaker Ian McKerracher provides a mind-blowing response. Turns out the universe was created for a purpose involving the church, which is the bride and the body of Christ, and it is likely not something you already knew! Check it out. Read along https://www....

A handful of heroic pastors risked everything to worship without restrictions during the recent pandemic lockdowns. Now FBB Director of Content Shafer Parker challenges Canadian churches and pastors to reconsider the idolatry associated with an absolutist approach to Romans 13 in order to be ready to take a stand for Jesus if lockdowns return. Read along  https://www.faithbeyondbelief.ca/blog/time...

Does Worldview still matter? Listen to Jon and Shafer discuss why it does, how FBB is updating the Worldview Course, and how you can participate in our free webinar.

Where the men at? Is there a crisis in our churches of lack of male attendance? How can church engage men? What are the deepest spiritual needs of men? Join Shafer and Jon as they discuss all this and more on this episode of Everyday Conversations.

Shafer Parker writes how fans of J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy often remain unaware that he started writing a sequel he called The New Shadow. Tolkien gave up the idea after eight pages, but even in that brief effort, he succeeded in powerfully describing the spiritual malaise that afflicts generations that have never paid a price for the freedom and prosperity they enjoy. In doing...

The new Elvis bio-pic, released in theatres June 24, promises to keep "The King of Rock and Roll" in the public's consciousness for weeks to come. No doubt the troubadour from Tupelo remains one of the world's most influential musicians, even 45 years after his death, but should God's people be influenced by his "wisdom?" In his latest blog post, FBB speaker Jon Rendall says, "No," and gives reaso...

Calgary author and educator Laura Swart talks to FBB Content Director Shafer Parker about her recent experience managing a distribution facility for Samaritan's Purse in Ukraine. She describes the hope and struggle of the Christians and pastors she met who continue to serve Christ in a time of war and deprivation.

Roe V. Wade has officially been overturned. What does this mean for the pro-life cause? How can we share both our hope in Jesus and our hope for human life? What's happening in the pro-life movement in Canada?

How do we create the environment for deep and meaningful conversation? How do we create conversations that allows us to disagree and maintain respect? Join Shafer and Jon as they discuss conversational tips from the book Crucial Conversations, and give tips on how to have open and free dialogue about controversial topics.

The virtual world of social media is confusing enough without the need for asking difficult questions. But how can we sort truth from lies when we are getting an information overload? Join Shafer and Jon as they discuss truth and lies in the age of social media, and provide some helpful tips to become more discerning.

One of the hardest parts in communication is listening. James wrote that we should be quick to listen, but what does good listening entail? If we want to successfully communicate our worldview, and solid biblical Apologetics, we must first learn to listen. Shafer and Jon talk about the power of listening and share some great tips on how to listen well.

Virtual Reality is growing more popular, and recent news of a church offering a Virtual Reality attendance option has been spreading. Can Virtual Reality be successful for the church? Will the next step for apologetics' be Virtual Reality? Find out what Jon and our summer interns have to say.  

Shafer Parker interviews our newest speaker and staff member, Jon Rendall.

This week, we share a Best Of's! The doctrine of hell has been a part of traditional Christian teaching since the beginning but it is a topic that makes most believers uncomfortable. Former FBB speaker Amy Beange interviews author Paul Dirks on his book, "Is there anything good about hell?", about the goodness and glory of this sobering topic.

In this week's Everyday Conversations Podcast, we post a Best Of's! Former FBB speaker Amy Beange interviews Ian McKerracher on his change of view from atheism to Christianity and the difference it made in his life.

Dr. Os Guinness recorded an outstanding presentation with FBB before postponing the Be Ready conference in 2021. Dr. Os's presentation was specific to the year 2021. However, we found Dr. Os's wisdom and impression of what he saw upon the "Horizon" to still be of good use to our viewers today!

The conversation around Abortion is back in the news and across media platforms. We want to keep you informed about Roe V. Wade, what that means and how you can be equipped to have a conversation and share a pro-life perspective and a gospel worldview.

"Let's invest into the relationships. These are people who are precious to God, made in His image, and worth the patience...Being in it for the long haul - it is chess, not checkers. It's a good mentality to have, when it comes to evangelism." Join Colette Aikema as she interviews one of our breakout speakers for this year's Be Ready conference: Alanzo Paul.

In this week's Everyday Conversation's Podcast, guest host Shafer Parker and special guest Tim Bootsveld discuss the resurrection of Jesus Christ and their personal journey of sharing the gospel.