Thinking About It (Grandview Church)

In this episode, we discuss part two on a Christian approach to social media, with a specific focus on parenting. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We are doing this in three phases: Spiritual Disciples (June through May) Technology (June through September) Relationships (September through December) We hope you'll liste...

In this episode, we discuss part one on a Christian approach to social media. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We are doing this in three phases: Spiritual Disciples (June through May) Technology (June through September) Relationships (September through December) We hope you'll listen along and live more like Jesus. Ea...

In this episode, we discuss four ways to make decisions: deontological (rules), consequentialist (outcomes), virtue (formation), and existential (personal). In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We are doing this in three phases: Spiritual Disciples (June through May) Technology (June through September) Relationships (September...

Yes, the Bible has something to say about technology! Even if the word "technology" didn't really exist until 150 years ago. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We are doing this in three phases: Spiritual Disciples (June through May) Technology (June through September) Relationships (September through December)...

Over the next few months we will discuss a Christian view of various technologies. This episode kicks us off by offering a framework for thinking about technology. To help you follow along, here's a list of the seven laws of technology ( pdf link here ): These seven laws of technology are less like commands and more like a set of norms which function as a framework for thinking well about tec...

How do we live out all of the spiritual disciplines that we have discussed? In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon...

"Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep." - Romans 12:15 This episode was recorded on May 5, 2026. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church...

In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. This week we focuses on studying and loving God with your mind. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon Cleland, Jer...

In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. This week we focuses on journaling and writing. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon Cleland, Jeremy McQuoid, and...

Serving others can bring great joy. It can also come about with guilt. And for some, the problem is less the desire to serve others and more the fear of being needy. In the church we serve and we are served. But serving happens in all of life, as we discuss on this episode.  Mark 10:45 — "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.&qu...

We should make disciples of all the nations. But how? What should we say? Does it matter if we say anything? The very concept of "evangelize" implies that we ought to speak; the gospel is "good news" and to share your faith is to share the news about Jesus. We discuss what this looks like in this episode. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important a...

God wants us to fast. But not always, and not in the same way as they did in the times of the Old Covenant. And we must ensure we fast for the right reasons. Matthew 6:16 — "When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting." In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like...

You are not a soul with a body. You are not a body with a soul. You are soul and body. Based on this theology, we must take care of our physical bodies in matters such as exercise, eating, sleep, and sex. On this episode, Jon, Andrew, and Jeremy discuss the goodness of these things, and how to grow in discipline in these areas. In 1 Corinthians 9:27 Paul says, "But I discipline my body and ke...

God wants us to have good friends. One way that can happen is by first being a good friend. And a good way of getting started with that is recognizing how God has been a good friend to you. Proverbs 18:24 — "One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important as...

We will soon welcome Dr. Kelly Kapic back to our church to speak at our Christ in Culture Conference: Living Well Within Limits: An Antidote for Hurry Sickness in our Culture Find more details here. (Pricing goes up April 11th!) In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kapic about one of his most recent books: Christian Life . This book is part of the New Studies in Dogmatics series by Zondervan Academi...

For God alone my soul waits in silence. - Psalm 62:1 Life can get loud. We should learn to be quiet. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind thi...

Christianity is more simple than you might think, both conceptually and practically. We discuss the discipline of simplicity in this episode. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about G...

We need to steward our time, our talents, our money, and our resources for the glory of God. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcas...

It's good to take some time alone. Jesus did it. But what is the focus? What's the difference between a "me day" and a "God day"? In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To...

As we move from daily practices to weekly practices and now into annual practices, we discuss the church calendar and how it relates to the life of a Christian and the rhythms of the church.  In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview C...

One of the most neglected spiritual disciplines is going to church. We gather each Sunday as a church, but why? In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts...

The What's, Why, and How of Rest. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon Cleland, Jeremy McQuoid, and Tim Mudd...

The What's, Why, and How of Prayer. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along, and become more like Jesus. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Dr. Jon Cleland, Pastor Jeremy McQuoid, Pastor...

What does Scripture intake look like for a Christian? In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along, and become more like Jesus. This week, we focus on growth and Scripture. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this...

What does growth in the Christian life look like? It's called sanctification, we know we have the help of the Holy Spirit, but is it really possible to grow? In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along, and become more like Jesus. This week, we focus on growth and sanctification. Each episode is p...