WHAT'S YOUR BRAND?
You know, the companies you drive, wear, and drink. We have become accustomed to living within a cultural identity of brands that to some degree define us to others and increasingly to ourselves. The same is true of our beliefs. Considering how quickly ideologies have come and gone as of late, it's no surprise that we are living in a cultural identity crisis and people are struggling to keep a true perspective of themselves, others, and God. Current research indicates that our youth are struggling to navigate three key questions regarding identity: personal, communal, and spiritual. Apologetics Canada is working on a new 3-part video series to provide discussion and direction as we build our identity on a Biblical foundation that can weather the storms of life.
WHAT'S YOUR BRAND?
You know, the companies you drive, wear, and drink. We have become accustomed to living within a cultural identity of brands that to some degree define us to others and increasingly to ourselves. The same is true of our beliefs. Considering how quickly ideologies have come and gone as of late, it's no surprise that we are living in a cultural identity crisis and people are struggling to keep a true perspective of themselves, others, and God. Current research indicates that our youth are struggling to navigate three key questions regarding identity: personal, communal, and spiritual. Apologetics Canada is working on a new 3-part video series to provide discussion and direction as we build our identity on a Biblical foundation that can weather the storms of life.
TRAILER
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EPISODE 1
EPISODE 1
On Thursday, March 10, Apologetics Canada premiered Episode 1 of BRANDED. It was hosted by Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, BC. There was a time of panel discussion and Q&A with the creators of the series.
OPENING ADDRESS & VIEWING
PANEL DISCUSSION & Q&A
BEHIND THE SCENES
BEHIND THE SERIES
The shooting of this video series is itself a very human process. Take a peek "behind the curtain" and see how the team produces it.
EPISODE 2
EPISODE 2
The filming of Episode 2 has already begun. Check out these behind-the-scenes photos and video to get a glimpse of what's coming up!
EPISODE 3
EPISODE 3
For the final session of BRANDED, Andy and Troy are out on Desolation Sound off the coast of British Columbia with their good friends, Mike and Shirley, to tell the story of a pilgrimage.
Andy Steiger
Producer, Writer
Andy is the founder and president of Apologetics Canada, dedicated to helping Christian communities grow in their faith and share their hope. He is also the author of Reclaimed: How Jesus Restores Our Humanity in a Dehumanized World released in 2020, which was awarded runner up to evangelistic resource of the year. This book was preceded by the award-winning video resource, The Human Project. Between his 20 years of experience as a pastor and the completion of a PhD at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, Andy brings both experience and research to his work.
Andy is originally from Portland, Oregon and currently lives in Abbotsford, British Columbia with his wife, Nancy, and their boys.
Troy Lydiate
Executive Producer, Writer
Troy is a Jamaican-born recording artist, speaker, and mentor living in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia. With a BA in Social Sciences from Providence University, his professional background is Youth Support Working and thus, naturally finds himself working with youth, young adults, and college ages in ministry. Troy is working as the Creative Director and oversees Youth Engagement with Apologetics Canada. He can also be heard weekly as one of the hosts of the AC Podcast. Troy has a background of speaking at conferences, concerts, and schools as well as preaching or teaching at ministerial events.
He is a father of two and husband to Jasmine of 7 years.
Nic Thielmann
Filmmaker | FARGONE Media
A general outdoors enthusiast, Nic combines his passion for adventure with his filmmaking career to specialize in outdoor, adventure filmmaking. Originally from a small farming town in Manitoba, he was drawn westward by the endless mountain ranges and beautiful coastlines British Columbia has to offer. His faith plays a big part in his work as he seeks to capture God's holiness as the Creator of the spaces that he explores. Starting out, he worked farm jobs to support himself while filming passion projects on the side until being able to get a job in the industry. Now he works as a freelancer and still gets out to film the things he is most passionate about. Planting himself in Abbotsford, he roots himself in his church community and travels out of town and into the mountains whenever possible.
Tayllor Henczel
Surfer, Storyteller
Tayllor wrote her first story when she was four years old, and she's been a storyteller ever since. With over six years of professional writing experience, she's helped companies like Socality, tentree and VSSL tell their stories. When she's not writing for work, you can find her working on her first novel, taking an art class or adventuring with her husband Nate. Whether she's grabbing her surfboard and heading to the ocean, embarking on a cycling trip or camping out of her Honda Element, Tayllor connects with the creativity and voice of God in nature like nowhere else. With a passion for sustainability and mental wellbeing, she loves using different creative mediums to leave the world more beautiful than when she found it.