Word Processing

Finally, at long last, Andrew is able to carve enough time out of his busy (fatherhood) schedule to sit down again with Josiah for a chat. On the docket this week is an initial discussion on the prodigal and pious prophet, Jonah, and his disobedient flight and hypocritical prayer recorded for us in the opening two chapters of the Old Testament book bearing his name. If you missed the sermons to wh...

As COVID-19 has forced churches re-think how they meet, function, and minister, it's a good time for church-goers to re-think the purpose, necessity, and theology of church itself. In this series of conversations, Josiah chats with his friend from across the country, Pastor Jay Hinds, about the topic of ecclesiology, its importance, and its prominence in the life of God's people.

Many Christians rightly identify the goal of parenting as raising children "in the training and instruction of the Lord” (Eph 6:4). This assignment is often coupled with the proverbial statement that if we "train up a child in the way he should go, when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Prov 22:6). The problem is, they sometimes do. There are occasions when, in spite of parental vigilance an...

This week Josiah has a chat with Dr. Rick Reed, a long-time pastor and now-president of  Heritage College and Seminary  in Cambridge, Ontario. Because of his unique combination of experiences in both worlds, Dr. Reed is uniquely qualified to speak to how the theological institution can—and should —support the local church to accomplish her God-given mission in th...

This week Josiah welcomes  Dr. Christopher Cone  to the podcast for a (long) chat about the always-important topic of assurance of salvation. Dr. Cone has been the president of multiple theological institutions, he’s a professor, a preacher, and a churchmen. He has three (!?!) earned doctoral degrees, has written, contributed to, or edited nearly twenty  books  and current...

Instructions and blessings, "coincidences" and sovereignty; there's a lot going on in the book of Ruth! Join with Pastor Andrew as he invites Lew for a discussion on this beloved little Old Testament book and what we can learn for the here and now.

Can I ask you a question?” It’s with those six simple, unassuming words that Josiah’s guest today has initiated countless conversations with the purpose of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Dr. Larry Moyer, founder and CEO of  EvanTell Ministries , shares with us today his heart for the lost, his commitment to clarity and simplicity in sharing the faith, and his advice on how we t...

There are few more foundational issues with which every person must wrestle than those of personal identity. Who am I? Why am I here? Do I matter at all? This week, Josiah logs-on with his friend, Sten-Erik Armitage, seminary professor and senior pastor, to discuss how a Christian, because of their relationship to God in Christ Jesus, can—and should—answer such questions and how thi...

As Christians, and as churches, we have three main God-given objectives: To worship him, to become more like him, and to reach people for him. Today on the podcast Josiah and Stephen, a longtime missionary with  Operation Mobilization , discuss how we can be faithful to that third task, that is, reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Inso doing, Stephen shares his perspective o...

And he’s back! After a number of weeks of hanging out with people far cooler than Josiah, Andrew makes his return to the podcast and picks up right where he left off. This week the two of them discuss our church’s recent sermon series through the book of Haggai, godly priorities, dealing with discouragement, and the pursuit of holiness.

It’s been suggested that if Canadians want to know their cultural future they need only look to Europe as what is happening there with eventually and inevitably happen here. Today on the podcast, Josiah chats with someone on the other side of the Atlantic—Dr. (almost!) László Kádár, staff Bible teacher and evangelist at the  Word of Life Bible Institute  in Hungary. Togeth...

This is an important episode of Word Processing as the discussion focuses on salvation—what it is, how we get it, how it’s related to discipleship, and how many confuse the issue with tragic consequence. These are critical issues to wrestle with and, to help him do so, Josiah sits down with Dr. Fred Chay, founder of Grace Line Ministry, professor of theology and dean of the doctoral studies p...

This week on the podcast, Josiah sits down with Val, a long-time member of the Oakridge family and a long-time teacher in the public school system. Together they discuss what it’s like to be a Christian in an ever-secularizing line of work, what role parents and grandparents play in the education of the next generation of believers, and why this is an important issue for the church to think and pr...

This week on the podcast, Andrew gets a little riled up (that is, righteously indignant) as he and Josiah discuss the implications of the Apostle John’s second letter for Christians today. How are we to understand issues of truth, love, and authority while living in a culture that tends to see all three as subjective and relative?

This week on the podcast, Josiah sits down with human Swiss Army knife, doctor/scholar/author/professor/preacher Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla who, among other things, has literally written the book—or, at least, a book—on Genesis. The two of them talk about the Joseph narrative in particular but also Bible study and application in general. Hope you enjoy the conversation! For more from Dr. Abraham Kuruvi...

This week on the podcast, Josiah and Patricia discuss the revelation-guided, trust-filled obedience of Jacob in Genesis 36 and 37 and what that might look like for God’s people today. Can we obey without hearing God’s direction? And, even if we know what we’re supposed to do, what happens if we lack trust?

This week on the podcast, Andrew and Josiah have a woefully inadequate conversation regarding justice, injustice, and how God’s people are to respond. There’s nothing quite like trying to cram one of the biggest issues today into a half-hour episode! But, alas, we pray the attempt is a blessing.

As we reach this dramatic meeting in Genesis 42 and 43, we see Joseph's brothers emerging as changed men, repentant of their sin. Join with Josiah and Andrew as they acknowledge that this passage confronts us all with a difficult question: What am I doing with the sin in my own life?

This week Josiah pulls up a chair with Dr. Jim and gets some timely counsel on dealing with fear in the Christian life. In the face of COVID-19, looming financial strain, potential economic ramifications, and growing global tensions, how are the people of God to live with a spirit of faith rather than one of fear?

This week on the podcast, Andrew and Josiah use Genesis 40 and 41 as a launching pad to discuss Bible study methods, physical prosperity as evidence of spiritual faithfulness, divine providence in times of hardship, and some other little tidbits.

After a week focused on the disastrous detour of Judah, we return to Joseph's path to see that things aren't much better. The major difference? Joseph's character. Today Josiah and Andrew discuss the bitter burger that is Joseph's entry into Egyptian life in Genesis 39 and the realities of God's presence and provision through it all. Missed the sermon? Catch up and listen here: The Importance of I...

Continuing their trek through the wilderness of the Joseph narrative, today Andrew and Josiah discuss Genesis 38, the damage-causing power of sin, the importance of humility, and the indescribable blessing of God’s restorative grace. Missed the sermon? Catch up and listen here:   When Sin Gets In

Family drama, national danger, cryptic dreams, and royal dungeons—the story of Joseph's got it all! It's the quintessential rags-to-riches tale made all-the-more fascinating by the fact that it’s both non-fiction and divinely inspired. Today, Andrew and Josiah discuss its opening scene (Genesis 37), divine assignments, Christian faithfulness, and God’s sovereignty. Missed the sermon? Catch up and...

This week Andrew and Josiah come together to (lovingly) talk behind Dr. Jim’s back about his Easter sermon, the centrality of Jesus' resurrection to the Christian life, and the invitations its reality lay before every person today.

The book of Daniel provides some of the most iconic stories in the Bible. But—surprise, surprise!—they’re not all for show. In this episode, Josiah and Lew discuss what this Old Testament book can teach Christians about living as people of faith in times of crises.