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The Simple Gospel

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You may have heard the gospel many times but can you put the good news of Jesus into your own words? How do you personally explain what salvation is? Some people are intimidated to share the gospel in fear that there’s a right or wrong way. Yes, there is wrong doctrine but is there a right way to share the gospel? In the New Testament, the gospel is explained in many different ways. Jesus had a simple yet profound way of teaching what he offered. This week on the AC Podcast, “The Quad” discusses New Testament approaches and their own personal way of sharing the gospel.

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Whose Fault is it Anyway?: Parental Responsibility in a Contradictory Culture

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Parenting comes with responsibilities. On that much, just about everyone can agree. But how should we hold parents responsible for the crimes of their children? And to what end? Such questions are being raised again in the wake of yet another school shouting in the US, this time in Georgia. Using this incident as a springboard, Andy, Steve, and Troy jump into a discussion about parenting, responsibility, birth rates, the State and other related cultural issues in this week’s edition of the AC Podcast.

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Race or Grace?: A South African View of Critical Race Theory

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Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a well-known term today, but it comes with complexities, nuances, and the potential for misuse on all sides. The conversation around CRT is revealing that it’s a much larger global issue than many may have realized. In this week’s episode of the AC Podcast, Troy and Andy interview South African Pastor and PhD student Johan Erasmus. Tune in to hear how Johan’s upbringing and his PhD studies in race and reconciliation provide an essential perspective on this worldwide issue.

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“It’s Literally a Metaphor”: How to Take the Bible Seriously

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Faithful Christian living requires that we treat the Bible seriously. If the Bible really is the word of God as Christians believe it to be, then to take the Bible lightly means to take God lightly. But what does this “serious reading” look like when we actually sit down with a Bible in hand? Should we read it literally or should we read it literarily? What is a metaphor? How does it work and how does it impact the way we read God’s word? Andy, Wes, and Steve are back this week on the AC Podcast to discuss these questions and more.

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What’s in the Cup?: Why I’m Rethinking Communion

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If you’re a Christian, you’ve likely participated in The Lord’s Supper. If you’re not, but have visited a church before, maybe you’ve seen it being done. Despite denominational differences within Christianity, two sacraments (or ordinances, if you prefer) remain at the centre of Christian worship and practice: Communion and baptism. But what is actually accomplished when these ordinances are carried out? What might be the differences in practice and understanding? Do they matter? Andy, Steve, and Wes come together on this week’s episode to share their thoughts and experiences on the significance and differences of the sacraments, particularly Communion.

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Olympics 2024: On Your Mark, Get Set, Paganism?

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There’s nothing quite like an international sports gathering to capture the world’s attention. Just a week into the Paris 2024 Olympics and the world is already buzzing about several controversies, most notably the Opening Ceremony. While it was said to be a celebration of diversity and inclusivity, many feel it made a mockery of the Christian faith with its provocative depiction of Da Vinci’s Last Supper. This has prompted many to question the Olympic committee’s agenda, and sadly, has highlighted a divide among believers regarding whether or not we should be offended or even surprised by paganistic practices.

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Is This Thing On?: Prayer and the Practice of Communing with God

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Our Father, who art in Heaven, are these prayers worth my time? This week on the AC Podcast, we delve into the practice and privilege of communing with God through prayer. This episode is inspired by a listener’s email asking: “Do our prayers affect things? Should we pray for specific outcomes? Does praying for someone’s healing make a difference? If prayer influences events, what are the qualifiers? If God answers ‘small’ prayers, shouldn’t He also answer the ‘big’ ones?”

This week on our podcast, join Troy, Steve, and special guest Max Chadwick, AC’s talented filmmaker, as they delve into the art of navigating opportunity, voice, and platform with the gentleness and timing exemplified by Jesus.

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All Eyes on Me: Surviving Public Opinion

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Ready to step into the spotlight? The stage has always been a place of both glory and danger, where public opinion, fame, fortune, and even risk come into play. It’s been said that the stage is the most dangerous place for a human heart. But how do we navigate this challenging arena with grace and wisdom?

This week on our podcast, join Troy, Steve, and special guest Max Chadwick, AC’s talented filmmaker, as they delve into the art of navigating opportunity, voice, and platform with the gentleness and timing exemplified by Jesus.

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Still Christian?: What Canadian Christians Actually Believe w/ Andrew Bennett

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Is there one true God in three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? Is Jesus truly God and truly Man? Can God make a mistake?

The answers to these basic questions of the Christian faith seem straightforward enough to many Christians. Yet, there are also many who profess to be Christians who are not sure. What is the current status of theological beliefs among Christians in Canada? Andy had a chance to sit down with his good friend Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett from Cardus to talk about the recent study they completed on this question. Listen in on their conversation as they talk about the findings and the trends we are seeing.

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