Tyndale Chapel Podcast

Passage: Matthew 19-20 Where do we see ourselves before God, and how does God see us? Dr. Rev. Joan Devries examines the parable of the workers and God's grace. Rev. Joan DeVries joined the Tyndale community on August 8, 2012 as the Seminary Dean of Students. Joan brings a valuable breadth of ministry and educational experiences to this key role in student development for the Seminary. Prior to co...

This official chapel calls the community together to dedicate ourselves to God's call, and to deliberately seek God's face. Dr. Gary V. Nelson is a published author, dynamic speaker and recognized Christian leader in Canada and around the world. On July 1, 2010, Dr. Nelson began his term as the 12th President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale University College & Seminary. Prior to becoming presi...

Passage: Psalm 121 Dr. Joyce Peasgood explores what it means to be a pilgrim in everyday life. Dr. Joyce Peasgood is the founding director of Anam Chara Centre for Christian Formation and Interim Pastor at Altadore Baptist, Calgary, AB.

Passage: Psalm 131 Dr. James Wilhoit examines biblical humility, using one of the Psalms of David as an example. Dr. James Wilhoit has been a faculty of Wheaton College since 1981 where he initially taught courses on teaching the Bible and the History and Philosophy of Christian Education. He also teaches a class at Tyndale in the DMin program. Over the years his teaching at Wheaton College has sh...

Passage: Judges 4 How does one respond to their calling and bring it to fruition? Dr. Robert Foster examines the story of Deborah and her calling to lead the Israelites during a time of turmoil. Rob Foster, Ed. D., has taught in Tyndale’s Department of Education as an Adjunct Professor since the program was launched in 2008. He has recently retired as Head of Modern Languages in the Durham Distric...

Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11 In view of the end times, how are we to live? Dr. Daniel Wong encourages us to watch and pray during difficult times. Dr. Wong has taught at Tyndale University College since 2000. He has been teaching Preaching at Tyndale Seminary since 1997. He has had extensive pastoral experience at the Toronto Chinese Baptist Church in English ministry since 1982 and then when the churc...

Passage: Lamentations There is a time and place for happiness, but we often fail to recognize the need for lament. Dr. Mary Conway recounts some of the horrific events of World War II and contrasts them to those described in the book of Lamentations. Mary L. Conway (Ph. D., McMaster Divinity College) teaches courses in Old Testament biblical studies and Hebrew. Her dissertation involved an adaptat...

Dr. Rupen Das talks about evangelizing to people of the Muslim faith; how to show them unconditional love, as well as how to be good neighbors to them. Dr. Das is a mission and development consultant for the European Baptist Federation (EBF) in Amsterdam and senior advisor for capacity building with Canadian Baptist Ministries. Previously, he was the community development and relief director at th...

Passage: Genesis 39:1-6 Dr. Jennifer Myrie looks at the different events of Joseph’s life and explores how he was able to grow and develop even through traumatic circumstances. Dr. Myrie is Clinical Manager at Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin where she overseas counselling programs, internships and training. She is also a sessional instructor in the Couple and Family Therpay Program at the U...

Passage: Proverbs 16:13 What makes a good leader? Is it the strength of their vision? Or is it their integrity and character? Dr. Robert Cousins examines what godly leadership looks like. Robert is from Northern Ireland and immigrated to Canada in 1974. He is a graduate of Tyndale (Ontario Bible College, BTh) and Wheaton Graduate School (MA in Intercultural Studies). For 12 years, Robert and his w...

Passage: Romans 8:14-17 Dr. Frank Macchia examines Jesus’ faithfulness and the lengths that He went through in order to redeem sinners to the Father. Frank D. Macchia is Professor of Christian Theology at Vanguard University. He has served as the President of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and for more than a decade as Editor of the Society's Journal, Pneuma. He has also served on the Faith a...

Dr. Bill Webb looks at four different views of heaven and offers hope for what lies ahead for every Christian. Dr. Bill Webb is married (Marilyn) with three grown children (Jonathan, Christine, and Joel) and a dog (Muffin). Education: Ph. D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Teaching: Professor of New Testament for 22 years (Heritage); Adjunct professor at Tyndale and ACTS. Bill has worked as a pastor,...

Passage: Psalm 96 Dr. James Pedlar examines different biblical responses to God’s judgment and how as Christians we might respond. James Pedlar joined the Tyndale faculty full time in 2013, having previously taught at Tyndale and Booth University College on a part time basis.  James loves teaching and is passionate about helping students understand how Christian theology has developed in response...

Passage: Genesis 7 Dr. Scott Masson examines the life of Noah; his obedience, righteousness and God’s amazing preservation of His creation. Dr. Masson has written a number of scholarly works related to his areas of specialization. In 2011, he published a major entry on “Christian poetry” for the Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization. In addition to his scholarly work, he is a certified translator...

Passage: 1 Timothy 4 Dr. Beth Veale examines what it means to fight the good fight, as seen in 1 Timothy 4, and contrasts this to common modern views on fighting. Dr. Beth Veale is a Part-time instructor at Tyndale University College & Seminary.

Dr. Charles Nienkirchen examines the notion of facing up to God and shares some personal musings on “Jacob the wimp” and “The Jacob with a limp”. Dr. Charles Nienkirchen is Professor of Christian History and Spirituality at Ambrose University College in Calgary, Alberta. He taught as an adjunct professor at several seminaries in Canada, the United States and Russia and has been Scholar in Residenc...

Passage: Romans 12:1-2 Dr. Bradley Noel examines what the will of God is for our lives and how we can follow it. Dr. Noel has over a decade of experience as an educator and pastor. He comes to Tyndale having served at Acadia University and Masters College and Seminary, where he created a variety of in-person and online courses. Most recently, he has been Dean of Distance Education at International...

The first annual Easter in the Chapel event was a beautiful, moving celebration of Christ’s resurrection. The service included worship led by Colin Owen [MTS ‘08], Scripture readings, choir performances, testimonies by alumnus Andrew Gordon [BRE ’91, MDiv ‘96] and student Axel Kazadi [MTS ‘15], and a piano medley performed by Margaret Mikelait [BSM ‘77].

Dr. Carolyn Weber recounts events from her life and details her journey from growing up in a non-Christian home to finding Christ. Carolyn Weber is an author and speaker. She taught literature to undergraduates for 15 years, most recently as associate professor of Romantic Literature at Seattle University. As the Canadian Commonwealth scholar for literature, she completed her M.Phil and Doctoral d...

How do we understand holiness? Do we view it as a legalistic way to live life or do we view it as freedom from sin? Bradley Noel examines this question and what it means for us in our daily lives. Dr. Noel has over a decade of experience as an educator and pastor. He comes to Tyndale having served at Acadia University and Masters College and Seminary, where he created a variety of in-person and on...

What place does desperation have in our walk with God? Is desperation ever a good thing? Or should we always remain cool and composed in our faith? Michael Krause examines these questions. Dr. Michael Krause brings with him a broad range of ministerial experience in an urban context in churches, social service agencies and educational institutions.  He was the youth pastor at Flemingdon Park Churc...

Passage: Psalm 119 How do we express our love for God? How do we listen to God and discern what he wants for us? Dr. Kevin Livingston examines these questions and explores the implications on our walk with God. Dr. Livingston is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and has served congregations in Seattle, Scotland, Vancouver, Cambridge, and most recently, the historic Knox Pre...

Passage: 1 Peter 1 Faith and Christianity are not only an intellectual exercise. One has to also live out the doctrine. Dr. Gary Nelson explores the words of Peter to the Church. Dr. Gary V. Nelson is a published author, dynamic speaker and recognized Christian leader in Canada and around the world. On July 1, 2010, Dr. Nelson began his term as the 12th President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale Uni...

Passage: Mark 4:35 – 5:43 Blaine Charette examines the theme of fear as seen in Mark through the story of the disciples in the storm, Jairus and his daughter, as well as the healing of the demon possessed man. Dr. Blaine Charette has taught Biblical Studies for about twenty-five years at Colleges, Universities, and Seminaries in Canada and the United States. He has also served as a visiting lectur...

Phil is married to Betty, and together are the parents of Owen and Lily. Phil has been an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church of North America for the past 20 years, having served two Canadian congregations, Burnaby CRC (1990-1997) and then River Park CRC (formerly First CRC) in Calgary, Alberta as Sr. Pastor from 1997 – 2010. Phil earned a B.A. (Business Admin/Psychology) from Calv...