The Cloverdale Baptist Podcast

[Ep. #47] On this episode of the podcast, we talk about the importance of Christians attending church. In Canada, we are seeing a decline of Christians going to church. Pastor Rob gives insight into the reason, as well as the purpose of the church and why it should be a priority.

[Ep. #46] Love keeps no record of wrong. How can we as Christians live out this difficult yet necessary calling?

[Ep. #45] With over 30 years of experience in the world of fundraising, our elder Paul Weme shares with us some practical steps to invest our treasures to further Gods Kingdom, so one day we can hear Well done, good and faithful servant.

[Ep. #40] Pastor Rob challenges us to read and grow in the knowledge of God this coming year, starting with the most important book, His Word. Here he shares the top six books he read in 2023, as well as a few Christian authors he recommends:  1. Praying with Paul by D.A. Carson 2. Trusting God by Jerry Bridges 3. Doesn't Hurt to Ask by Trey Gowdy 4. Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria...

[Ep. #43] How should we respond when those we love choose a life of disobedience? Pastor Rob shares 5 practical steps to lead them to Jesus in love while remaining faithful to God.

[Ep. #42] Our behaviour is driven by our worldview. How can we reshape it to align with God's Word and help others do the same?

[Ep. #41] Amidst the chaos and turmoil unfolding in our world, how can we respond in a manner that brings glory to God?

[Ep. #40] Seven points for Christians to consider when engaging in politics as aliens of this world and citizens of heaven.  More on this topic: "Politics, Patriotism, and the Pulpit" by Ask Pastor John. "Why Does Piper Avoid Politics and What's Trending?" by Ask Pastor John.

[Ep. #39] With the ever-increasing pressures to normalize what the Bible clearly addresses as sin, how can we remain faithful to the Word and not lose sight of the mission we've been sent on?

[Ep. #38] How should Christians respond to issues happening in our culture and society? Are we fighting the wrong war? Pastor Rob kicks off our new podcast series Understanding the Times, where we'll interact with pressing issues believers face in a world that has distorted the truth.

[Ep. #37] Jesus summarized the entire Old Testament relationally. What does that mean for us today and how can we make sure our lives are driven and defined by a first-love relationship with God?

[Ep. #36] As we see the number of dechurched Christians rapidly increasing, we need to be reminded that God has commanded the gathering of believers. The church is a place to encourage one another, lest we are hardened by the deceitfulness of sin, and where each part does its work as the Body of Christ by serving one another.

[Ep. #35] God did not create us to live the Christian life in isolation, but in relationship with him and one another. Corporate prayer is one of the avenues that afford us this privilege and when Gods people come together to worship Him in this way, it magnifies the glory that we give Him.

[Ep. #34] Having a biblical worldview means understanding and seeing life based on what Gods Word teaches, not culture or tradition. In part two of this gospel series, Pastor Rob shares with us a few practical steps to become Word-saturated in a world so full of distractions.

[Ep. #33] Are we content with the current state of our faith and lack a desire to grow more? Have we settled with having enough gospel in our lives to make us feel good but not enough to transform us?

[Ep. #32] As AI becomes more integrated into our lives, we ponder how it may reshape spiritual practices and religious experiences. Can AI assist in worship, prayer, or spiritual guidance? What are the limits and potential pitfalls of relying on AI in matters of faith? (Title and episode description created by ChatGPT)

[Ep. #31] The last few years have forced us to ask ourselves, is church really essential? Guest speaker at our upcoming conference, Pastor Sam Chua, joins us to express his concerns with the health of the church at the individual level and encourages us to value it as God does. He also invites listeners to attend the Church Is Essential Conference on June 10, 2023 at Cloverdale Baptist Church.

[Ep. #30] Our friend Mark Jones joins us once again to discuss the trivialization of regular church attendance that has been plaguing Christianity for years, with the recent pandemic further exacerbating the issue.

[Ep. #29] When issues arise in the church and the world, how do we avoid being traditionalists, where we build doctrinal fortresses that are not biblical, or culturalists, where we try to get as close as possible to the line of culture without crossing it?

[Ep. #28] How can we determine if a disagreement is worth putting unity at risk? Can we passionately disagree on an issue and still love one another?

[Ep. #27] Despite it being called Good Friday, when correctly understood, it is actually the worst day in history. But Sunday is coming...

[Ep. #26] This time of the year, the church calendar focuses on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. How can we as Christians take full advantage of this season to grow in our love for God and align ourselves with the mission He has given us in this world?  Submit your questions at info@cloverdalebaptist.ca and well answer them in future episodes.

[Ep. #25] As the world becomes more and more corrupt, the topic of the end times has become increasingly popular. In light of the second coming, how does the book of Revelation tell us were to live and how can we avoid getting caught up in the different interpretations of the texts?  Watch our sermon series on Revelation:  www.cloverdalebaptist.ca/Revelation

[Ep. #24] Pastor Rob and his wife Lori were recently invited to speak at a conference in the Middle East where they equipped and supported Christians who face intense persecution for their faith.

[Ep. #23] How do we put Gods purpose for marriage on display in a world that has completely distorted this divine union between a man and a woman?