Tyndale Chapel Podcast

Dean George Sweetman will highlight some of the chapels opportunities that Tyndale has planned for this term and offer a reflection on the start of the new calendar year in light of the Church’s celebration of Epiphany.

We conclude the Fall 2020 term of  “Abide” chapel podcasts with Elizabeth Reynolds. In this final “Abide”, Lizzie considers the incarnation of Jesus.

This week Dr. Marilyn Draper, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at the Seminary, will be speaking. Dr. Draper reflects, “In The Crucifixion, Fleming Rutledge writes: ‘Surprisingly, the liturgical season of Advent, rather than Lent, best locates the Christian community. Advent—the time between—with its themes of crisis and judgement, now and not-yet, places us not in some privileged spiritu...

This week, our “Abide” chapel podcasts with Elizabeth Reynolds will focus on Jesus’ “I am” statements from the Gospel of John. Join Lizzie this week as she reflects on the absolute I am's of John 8.

This week Dr. Tim Tang, Director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries (TIM) Centre, will be speaking. Tim’s message, based on Psalm 89:1-8, is entitled, “Lucky 2020!” Needless to say, this year has been challenging. This past January, as the new year rolled around, many were eager to launch into the advent of a new decade starting with the visionary numbers – 2020 – with hope and expectation. B...

This week, we continue our “Abide” chapel podcasts with Elizabeth Reynolds. Lizzie is focusing on Jesus’ “I am” statements from the Gospel of John through the Fall. Join Lizzie this week as she reflects on the absolute I am's of John 6

This week Dr. Andrew Witt, Assistant Professor of Old Testament (Undergraduate Studies), will be speaking. Andy’s message is entitled “A Hope Founded on What is Hopeful”. He reflects, “’I will always have hope.’ Some days it is hard to say those words. This year has been tough; many of us have never felt so emotionally exhausted for such a sustained period of time. So how do we move forward in hop...

This week, we continue our “Abide” chapel podcasts with Elizabeth Reynolds. Lizzie is focusing on Jesus’ “I am” statements from the Gospel of John through the Fall. Join Lizzie this week as we consider Jesus’ declaration, “I am the Vine.

This week, we continue our “Abide” chapel podcasts with Elizabeth Reynolds. Lizzie is focusing on Jesus’ “I am” statements from the Gospel of John through the Fall. Join Lizzie this week as we consider Jesus’ declaration, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”

This week Dr. Narry Santos, Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Intercultural Leadership at the Seminary, will be speaking. Narry’s message is entitled “Community during COVID-19?”. He writes, “Churches long for meaningful community during the pandemic, but experiencing it continues to be a baffling challenge. Can we really enjoy refreshing community nowadays? Psalm 133 offers enriching...

This week, we continue our “Abide” chapel podcasts with Elizabeth Reynolds. Lizzie is focusing on Jesus’ “I am” statements from the Gospel of John through the Fall. Join Lizzie this week as we consider the declaration, “I am the Resurrection and the Life”.  

As the COVID era continues, we see anxiety and mental health issues growing at an unprecedented rate.  How can we look at today's events from a God-perspective and allow Him to guide us through the storm?  In Psalm 139 we discover a God who knows intimate details of our lives and wants to walk through our circumstances with us.  This is a God who has led His people through many pandemics and cultu...

This week, we continue our “Abide” chapel podcasts with Elizabeth Reynolds. Lizzie is focusing on Jesus’ “I am” statements from the Gospel of John through the Fall. Join Lizzie this week as we consider the declaration, “I am the Good Shepherd”.  

Experiencing pain and suffering often leads us to discover our core beliefs and values. In this chapel, we'll consider ways to anchor ourselves amidst such seasons and the hope the gospel brings into such darkness. Professor Jesse Sudirgo, Assistant Professor of Contextual Ministry at the Seminary, will be our speaker this week and his message is entitled, “Pain and Presence”. Jesse Sudirgo is the...

We are grateful to the Tyndale Staff Association for planning and hosting this week’s chapel. Dr. James Robertson, the Director of Distributed Learning at Tyndale and Assistant Professor of Christian History at the Seminary will be the guest speaker. Jamie’s message is entitled “Ancient Faith for a Turbulent Age”. Dr. James Tyler Robertson is Assistant Professor of Christian History and Director o...

This week, we continue our “Abide” chapel podcasts with Elizabeth Reynolds. Lizzie will be looking at Jesus’ “I am” statements from the Gospel of John through the Fall. Join Lizzie this week as we consider the declaration, “I am the gate”.

Continuing the overall theme of "order, disorder, and reorder" and God's connection to us in this season, this week we have something a little different. George Sweetman interviewed four current students about their journey over the past six months and how they’ve connected with God and what challenges they’ve faced in the midst of these disruptive and uncertain days. Sam Allison (MDiv ’21), Zoe C...

This week, we continue our “Abide” chapel podcasts with Elizabeth Reynolds. Lizzie will be looking at Jesus’ “I am” statements from the Gospel of John through the Fall. Join Lizzie this week as we consider the declaration, “I am the light of the world”. 

Continuing the overall theme of "order, disorder, and reorder" and God's connection to us in this season, we are so pleased to have Dr. Duncan Reid, Associate Professor of New Testament at the Seminary, speak. He will be looking at “lament” and the important place it plays in our movement through this season of pandemic and where signs of creativity and growth exist. Dr. Reid, who began teaching a...

This week, we begin a semester of “Abide” chapels with Elizabeth Reynolds. Every Wednesday, Lizzie will offer a contemplative and prayerful podcast for your reflection. It will be available as of 7:30 am (ET) on Wednesdays but you can listen them each week at your leisure. Lizzie will be looking at Jesus’ “I am” statements from the Gospel of John through the Fall. This week we will be considering...

In this chapel, our Dean of Student Life, George Sweetman, will provide an overview of this semester's chapel offerings.

Dr. Marjory Kerr begins the 2020/2021 academic year and delivers its opening address. Dr. Kerr’s message is titled “Living the Mission”. On July 1, 2020, Dr. Kerr began her term as President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale University. She came to this role having previously served for four years as President and Vice Chancellor of Booth University College (Booth) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, following a...

We’ve reached the final podcast message for our 2020 Summer Series. Please join us to hear a message from Pastor Daniel Mills, Associate Pastor at Unionville Alliance Church in Markham, Ontario. Daniel’s message, is entitled “Fruit of Suffering”. ​Daniel has pastored in Toronto and previously led congregations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Mexico. He is passionate about spreading hope and strength...

With summer’s end approaching, our Summer Chapel Series is almost over. But we have two more messages before we wrap up. The first one is a podcast message from Monica Kay, Director of LAUNCH, Youth Unlimited, Toronto. Monica’s message, based on Ephesians 6:10-20, is entitled “Put on the Armour of God”. Monica has been working with Youth Unlimited since 2010. She has mentored young adults for near...

Our Summer Series continues with a podcast message from Sharon Ramsay, a great friend and alumna of Tyndale and who teaches regularly at Tyndale Seminary in the Clinical Counselling program. Sharon’s message, based on Psalm 1 and John 8 is entitled “Helper and Healer”. Sharon is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist. Her work life is a mix of couple and family...