Apologetics Canada
Conference 2023 SK
BRANDED:
Rethinking Identity
February 10 & 11
Caronport, SK
Fear. Anxiety. Frustration. We all feel it. There are some topics that feel off-limits unless you want to get labelled or cancelled. Controversial cultural issues are affecting the dynamics of family, school, work, and church. We'd rather avoid talking about them, but not talking isn't helping. Christians are called to be the light of truth and show the love of God. This is no easy task, and, to do it well, we need to talk.
Our first-ever Apologetics Canada Conference in the Land of the Living Skies is here to do just that. We will discuss the most pressing cultural issue of the day—identity. Register today and join the conversation.
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Main Sessions
Tim Muehlhoff
Professor of Communications
Biola University
Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a Professor of Communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California where he teaches classes in conflict resolution, apologetics, gender, and family communication. He is co-director of Biola’s Winsome Conviction Project that seeks to reintroduce compassion and civility into our disagreements. He’s the co-host of the Winsome Conviction Podcast where people with differing viewpoints are brought on for engaging dialogue. For more, check out Winsome Conviction Project.
Tim has written extensively in the area of cultural engagement and conflict resolution including Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing without Dividing the Church and Winsome Persuasion: Christian Influence in a Post Christian World (with Biola professor Rick Langer) each having received a merit award from Christianity Today’s Book of the Year Awards. Tim’s newest book is Eyes to See: Recognizing God’s Common Grace in an Unsettled World (IVP).
Professor of Communications
Biola University
Clashing Identities
Engaging Diverse Convictions
To say that the Christian Church has an "image problem" doesn't quite capture it. From the Crusades and the Inquisition to the racism and abuse present in today's Church--both in Catholic and Protestant traditions--the institution that Christ established on earth has a lot to answer for. But the Church has also had moments throughout history when it has been in tune with Jesus' teachings--from the rise of charity to the invention of hospitals.
For skeptics, this account is a thought-provoking introduction to the idea that Christianity is, despite all, an essential foundation of our civilization. For defenders of the faith, this account provides an important opportunity to think about all that the Church is meant to be while facing the good and bad in the church's history and be inspired to live aligned with Christ.
Engaging Diverse Convictions
Abdu Murray
Author, Speaker
Embrace the Truth
Abdu is cofounder and president of Embrace the Truth, a ministry dedicated to offering the truth of the Christian gospel to Muslims. Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and participated in debates and dialogues across the globe.
Abdu Murray holds a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Michigan and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School. He is cofounder and president of Embrace the Truth, a ministry dedicated to offering the truth of the Christian gospel to Muslims.
For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim who studied the Qur’an and Islam. After a nine-year investigation into the historical, philosophical, and scientific underpinnings of the major world religions and views, Abdu discovered that only the historic Christian faith can answer the questions of the mind and the longings of the heart.
Author, Speaker
Embrace the Truth
Sacredness and Sexuality
The current debate over sexuality and sexual identity pits the secular culture’s slogan of “love is love” against Christendom’s message that the Bible limits sexual expression between one man and one woman within the bonds of marriage. Amidst it all, the Christian message has been perceived to be “against” sexual freedom and identity. But is the Bible merely prohibiting certain conduct or is it protecting sexuality’s sacredness? Join Abdu Murray as he makes the case the the biblical sexuality is not about limiting sexual freedom but about promoting human sacredness.
Andy Steiger
President
Apologetics Canada
Author, Speaker, President
Apologetics Canada
We Need to Talk
The Church's Place in the Midst of a Culture of Controversy
Fear. Anxiety. Frustration. We all feel it. There are some topics that feel off-limits unless you want to get labeled or canceled. With all that’s going on these days it’s easy to not talk but it’s not helping. These issues are affecting the dynamics of family, school, and jobs, and people are struggling with how to navigate them all. We can’t avoid controversies. Christians are called to be the light of truth and show the love of God. This is no easy task, and, to do it well, we need to talk.
The Church's Place in the Midst of a Culture of Controversy
Susan Wendel
Dean of Seminary
Horizon College and Seminary
Susan currently serves as Dean of Seminary and Associate Professor of New Testament at Horizon College and Seminary. She has been teaching in the field of biblical studies for several years and holds a MA in Theological Studies from Briercrest Seminary as well as a Ph.D. in early Christianity and early Judaism from McMaster University. Susan and her husband, Bruce, have served in various leadership roles in local churches and love to spend time with their four adult children and their families.
Dean of Seminary
Horizon College & Seminary
Identity in His Image
Who am I? Where do I belong? What is my purpose? In a cultural context where the options for defining ourselves seem endless, these basic questions can evoke bewilderment and even anxiety. To address such questions and concerns, Susan will invite us to focus on the most central aspect of our human identity: our vocation to bear God’s image (Gen 1:26-28).
Breakout Sessions
Michael Butler
Quantum Physicist, Speaker
PhD Candidate at University of Saskatchewan
Michael is passionate about learning and teaching. He has always had a strong interest in discovering how the world around him works. Michael holds degrees in physics and computer science. He is currently pursuing a PhD, investigating an area of physics known as quantum gravity.
The intersection between faith and science is what drew Michael to apologetics. He hopes that through apologetics the Church will have thought provoking conversations about science and how we view the world.
When Michael is not studying he enjoys working on computers and electronics, getting out into the backcountry for hiking and camping, and photographing the night sky.
MICHAEL BUTLER
Quantum Physicist, Speaker
PhD Candidate at University of Saskatchewan
Understanding AI and What it Means to be Human
From turning on the lights in the living room, to picking the next random song we like on Spotify, Artificial Intelligence is undoubtedly improving our lives. However, the advancement of AI also raises questions of who we are as human beings. As Sofia, the AI robot made by Hanson Robotics, gains citizenship in Saudi Arabia, we ask ourselves whether we are nothing more than biological algorithm. Are we? Join Michael Butler for a time of reflection on this perplexing topic.
Ellen Duffield
Author, Speaker
Paul E. Magnus Centre for Leadership
Ellen Duffield is the Coordinator of the Paul E Magnus Centre for Leadership Studies at Briercrest Seminary. While recently her work has focused on leadership development she also has served in church, camp and organizational leadership. Ellen is the author of 3 books A Theology of Thriving: Belonging, Being, Contributing, Brave Women and The Brave Way, a speaker-teacher, and a consultant to organizations seeking to create environments in which both men and women can thrive.
ELLEN DUFFIELD
Author, Speaker
Paul E. Magnus Centre for Leadership Studies
From Together to Thriving: Exploring the Biblical Theme of Wholeness
Exploring the Biblical Theme of Wholeness
Steve Kim
Alberta Director
Apologetics Canada
Steve is a follower of Christ with a heart for apologetics which he views as the "intellectual care of the soul." He serves from the Edmonton area.
In his early 20s, Steve experienced a faith crisis due to intellectual undernourishment. Through this experience, he has come to see apologetics as the “intellectual care of the soul” and now feels a personal burden to walk with others who may be struggling with doubt and/or seeking sincerely. Steve holds a diploma in Worship Arts and a BA in Biblical Studies from Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, BC. He has completed a master’s degree in Christian Apologetics through Biola University in La Mirada, CA.
STEVE KIM
Alberta Director
Apologetics Canada
Are You Good Enough for the Future?
Faster. Stronger. Smarter.
From clothes to vitamin pills, we have always enhanced ourselves through various technologies. With advanced technology, however, the stakes are getting much higher. When those around you are enhancing themselves through genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and cybernetics, what will be your choice? Will you keep up, or will you be left behind? What might be the unforeseen trade-offs?
Join Steve to explore these questions and more.
Daniel Markin
Radio Host
inDoubt
While currently on Paternity leave, Daniel formerly served as the Minister of Youth, Local Outreach, and Young Adults at Westside Church in Vancouver. Daniel now lives in Moose Jaw, SK with his Wife Elise and their twin baby girls Gwenyth and London.
DANIEL MARKIN
Radio Host
inDoubt
Critical Race Theory and the Gospel: Can They Co-Exist?
The call to “make disciples” has been the driving purpose of the True Church for the last two thousand years. While discipling Christians to become more like Christ, and less like the world, the church leaders need to understand rightly the worldview they are trying to lead people away from as much as Whom they are leading people to. Today, churches in North America are faced with yet another question regarding how they will disciple, namely, what are they do to with Critical Race Theory? Critical Race Theory (CRT) has quickly emerged as a dominant form of thought catching many Christians off-guard.
Tim Muehlhoff
Professor of Communications
Biola University
Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a Professor of Communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California where he teaches classes in conflict resolution, apologetics, gender, and family communication. He is co-director of Biola’s Winsome Conviction Project that seeks to reintroduce compassion and civility into our disagreements. He’s the co-host of the Winsome Conviction Podcast where people with differing viewpoints are brought on for engaging dialogue. For more, check out Winsome Conviction Project.
Tim has written extensively in the area of cultural engagement and conflict resolution including Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing without Dividing the Church and Winsome Persuasion: Christian Influence in a Post Christian World (with Biola professor Rick Langer) each having received a merit award from Christianity Today’s Book of the Year Awards. Tim’s newest book is Eyes to See: Recognizing God’s Common Grace in an Unsettled World (IVP).
TIM MUEHLHOFF
Professor of Communications
Biola University
I Beg to Differ: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Problems
In today's polarized world, friends and strangers clash with each other over issues large and small.l What makes these disagreements so difficult is that our identity is often entwined with our political or theological view. How can I compromise my view when it means everything to me? The good news is that the ancient writers who composed the Book of Proverbs wrestled with these same issues and provided us with a communication blueprint for having difficult conversations. These timeless principles help us move from contentious debate to constructive dialogue. By acknowledging and entering into the other person's story, we are more likely to understand where they're coming from and to cultivate common ground.
Abdu Murray
Author, Speaker
Embrace the Truth
Abdu is cofounder and president of Embrace the Truth, a ministry dedicated to offering the truth of the Christian gospel to Muslims. Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and participated in debates and dialogues across the globe.
Abdu Murray holds a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Michigan and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School. He is cofounder and president of Embrace the Truth, a ministry dedicated to offering the truth of the Christian gospel to Muslims.
For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim who studied the Qur’an and Islam. After a nine-year investigation into the historical, philosophical, and scientific underpinnings of the major world religions and views, Abdu discovered that only the historic Christian faith can answer the questions of the mind and the longings of the heart.
ABDU MURRAY
Author, Speaker
Embrace the Truth
Do All Roads Lead to God?
In an effort to respect everyone’s religious identity, it’s common today to make the claim that all religious views are equally valid and lead to God. But this claim actually doesn’t show respect for all religions because it doesn’t take their core claims seriously. Abdu Murray, a former Muslim, discusses the fundamental tenets of the major religions and makes the case that by showing the differences, we show great respect for other’s religious beliefs. Along the way, we’ll discuss how to make the case that the gospel is not only true, but truly values human dignity.
Troy Lydiate
Creative Director
Apologetics Canada
Troy Lydiate is a Jamaican-born recording artist, speaker and mentor living in the Greater Vancouver area of Canada. 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.
Under the moniker of "Scribe Music," he has released 3 studio albums and a variety of songs which he uses as a bridge to minister the gospel. His music production has found him awarded and nominated for several GMA (Covenant Awards), numerous blog features and placements on Canadian Christian radio. This has lead to a variety of concerts, and speaking engagements ranging from talks on the music industry, artist accountability and identity. When not creating and performing music, Troy’s first passion is soccer which he still plays and in the height of his pursuit brought him to a Real Madrid summer academy and University in both Canada and the US. Adopted as a toddler by Pastors Bob and Gwen Lydiate, Troy’s early years would be spent on the prairies of Canada in Regina, Saskatchewan. His experience in Western Canada would have him spending a lot of his ministry experience within the Indigenous community. He is a father of two and husband to Jasmine of 7 years. Troy is passionate about building and serving in the local church. He is member of his church leadership and serves on the worship team. He seeks to live a lifestyle of influencing cultural and global transformation, rooted in love, releasing hope while loving God and loving people.
TROY LYDIATE
Creative Director
Apologetics Canada
Adopting an Identity
It is often said that we are products of our environment; for better or for worse. Our perception can either set us on a path towards sonship in Christ, or one that adopts the cultural norms of the day. With things like deconstruction and personal identifiers becoming mainstream across Christian and secular borders, it's important for the church to get to the root. Join Troy Lydiate as he discusses the importance of reorienting our attentions to Christ through the removal of cultural place holders.
Grant Poettcker
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Briercrest College & Seminary
Grant Poettcker (PhD, McMaster University) is a philosophy professor at Briercrest College, and is passionate about fostering a faith in young people that fully engages the mind. In his preaching and teaching, Grant emphasizes that following Jesus requires innovation and imagination along with deep knowledge of scripture and tradition. He loves opening up new perspectives and rediscovering old ones, and finding connecting points between the Gospel and culture. A Mennonite by background, his research has focused on issues of power, peace, and violence. Though he might prefer to be on the basketball court, most days you can find Grant with a cup of coffee and a book. Grant and his wife Rosalyn are parents of three children.
GRANT POETTCKER
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Briercrest College & Seminary
Love, Sex, Relationships, and the Kingdom of God
In the midst of a sex-obsessed culture, the church today has too seldom taken up the challenge posed by secular messages about desire, dating, and love. As a result, many Christians become captive to understandings of sex that run contrary to the Gospel and end up struggling with unhealthy substitutes
for true intimacy. This session will look at three different ways of understanding love and sex, and at the ways they are expressed in life and in popular culture. Specifically, it will trace the roots of these different visions to the cultural stories and philosophies that justify them, so that the Gospel’s boldly different hope for intimate relationships can stand out in greater relief.
Andy Steiger
President
Apologetics Canada
Andy is the founder and president of Apologetics Canada, dedicated to helping Christian communities grow in their faith and share their hope.
ANDY STEIGER
Author, Speaker, President
Apologetics Canada
Identity Crisis: Sexuality, Gender, and Why Humans Exist
From activists with colourful hair, rainbow crosswalks, and the latest story of coming out, the question of identity has gripped our cultural imagination, particularly in the area of sexuality and gender. There are passionate exchanges of strongly held convictions, but this dialogue is often filled with more heat than light. How did we get to this cultural moment and where do we go from here? The question of sexuality and gender is essentially connected to our humanity: What does it mean to be human? What will lead to our flourishing? Explore these questions and more with Andy.
Susan Wendel
Dean of Seminary
Horizon College and Seminary
Susan currently serves as Dean of Seminary and Associate Professor of New Testament at Horizon College and Seminary. She has been teaching in the field of biblical studies for several years and holds a MA in Theological Studies from Briercrest Seminary as well as a Ph.D. in early Christianity and early Judaism from McMaster University. Susan and her husband, Bruce, have served in various leadership roles in local churches and love to spend time with their four adult children and their families.
SUSAN WENDEL
Dean of Seminary
Horizon College & Seminary
Reclaiming Our Image-Bearing Identity
In this session, we will explore how Jesus has made a way for us to reclaim our capacity to bear God’s image and, thereby, to participate with him in an entirely new mode of human life.
Breakout Sessions
Michael Butler
Quantum Physicist, Speaker
PhD Candidate at University of Saskatchewan
Michael is passionate about learning and teaching. He has always had a strong interest in discovering how the world around him works. Michael holds degrees in physics and computer science. He is currently pursuing a PhD, investigating an area of physics known as quantum gravity.
The intersection between faith and science is what drew Michael to apologetics. He hopes that through apologetics the Church will have thought provoking conversations about science and how we view the world.
When Michael is not studying he enjoys working on computers and electronics, getting out into the backcountry for hiking and camping, and photographing the night sky.
Quantum Physicist, Speaker
PhD Candidate at University of Saskatchewan
Understanding AI and What it Means to be Human
From turning on the lights in the living room, to picking the next random song we like on Spotify, Artificial Intelligence is undoubtedly improving our lives. However, the advancement of AI also raises questions of who we are as human beings. As Sofia, the AI robot made by Hanson Robotics, gains citizenship in Saudi Arabia, we ask ourselves whether we are nothing more than biological algorithm. Are we? Join Michael Butler for a time of reflection on this perplexing topic.
Ellen Duffield
Author, Speaker
Paul E. Magnus Centre for Leadership
Ellen Duffield is the Coordinator of the Paul E Magnus Centre for Leadership Studies at Briercrest Seminary. While recently her work has focused on leadership development she also has served in church, camp and organizational leadership. Ellen is the author of 3 books A Theology of Thriving: Belonging, Being, Contributing, Brave Women and The Brave Way, a speaker-teacher, and a consultant to organizations seeking to create environments in which both men and women can thrive.
Author, Speaker
Paul E. Magnus Centre for Leadership Studies
From Together to Thriving: Exploring the Biblical Theme of Wholeness
Exploring the Biblical Theme of Wholeness
Steve Kim
Alberta Director
Apologetics Canada
Steve is a follower of Christ with a heart for apologetics which he views as the "intellectual care of the soul." He serves from the Edmonton area.
In his early 20s, Steve experienced a faith crisis due to intellectual undernourishment. Through this experience, he has come to see apologetics as the “intellectual care of the soul” and now feels a personal burden to walk with others who may be struggling with doubt and/or seeking sincerely. Steve holds a diploma in Worship Arts and a BA in Biblical Studies from Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, BC. He has completed a master’s degree in Christian Apologetics through Biola University in La Mirada, CA.
Alberta Director
Apologetics Canada
Are You Good Enough for the Future?
Faster. Stronger. Smarter.
From clothes to vitamin pills, we have always enhanced ourselves through various technologies. With advanced technology, however, the stakes are getting much higher. When those around you are enhancing themselves through genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and cybernetics, what will be your choice? Will you keep up, or will you be left behind? What might be the unforeseen trade-offs?
Join Steve to explore these questions and more.
Daniel Markin
Radio Host
inDoubt
While currently on Paternity leave, Daniel formerly served as the Minister of Youth, Local Outreach, and Young Adults at Westside Church in Vancouver. Daniel now lives in Moose Jaw, SK with his Wife Elise and their twin baby girls Gwenyth and London.
DANIEL MARKIN
Radio Host
inDoubt
Critical Race Theory and the Gospel: Can They Co-Exist?
The call to “make disciples” has been the driving purpose of the True Church for the last two thousand years. While discipling Christians to become more like Christ, and less like the world, the church leaders need to understand rightly the worldview they are trying to lead people away from as much as Whom they are leading people to. Today, churches in North America are faced with yet another question regarding how they will disciple, namely, what are they do to with Critical Race Theory? Critical Race Theory (CRT) has quickly emerged as a dominant form of thought catching many Christians off-guard.
Tim Muehlhoff
Professor of Communications
Biola University
Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a Professor of Communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California where he teaches classes in conflict resolution, apologetics, gender, and family communication. He is co-director of Biola’s Winsome Conviction Project that seeks to reintroduce compassion and civility into our disagreements. He’s the co-host of the Winsome Conviction Podcast where people with differing viewpoints are brought on for engaging dialogue. For more, check out Winsome Conviction Project.
Tim has written extensively in the area of cultural engagement and conflict resolution including Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing without Dividing the Church and Winsome Persuasion: Christian Influence in a Post Christian World (with Biola professor Rick Langer) each having received a merit award from Christianity Today’s Book of the Year Awards. Tim’s newest book is Eyes to See: Recognizing God’s Common Grace in an Unsettled World (IVP).
Professor of Communications
Biola University
I Beg to Differ: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Problems
In today's polarized world, friends and strangers clash with each other over issues large and small.l What makes these disagreements so difficult is that our identity is often entwined with our political or theological view. How can I compromise my view when it means everything to me? The good news is that the ancient writers who composed the Book of Proverbs wrestled with these same issues and provided us with a communication blueprint for having difficult conversations. These timeless principles help us move from contentious debate to constructive dialogue. By acknowledging and entering into the other person's story, we are more likely to understand where they're coming from and to cultivate common ground.
Abdu Murray
Author, Speaker
Embrace the Truth
Abdu is cofounder and president of Embrace the Truth, a ministry dedicated to offering the truth of the Christian gospel to Muslims. Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and participated in debates and dialogues across the globe.
Abdu Murray holds a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Michigan and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School. He is cofounder and president of Embrace the Truth, a ministry dedicated to offering the truth of the Christian gospel to Muslims.
For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim who studied the Qur’an and Islam. After a nine-year investigation into the historical, philosophical, and scientific underpinnings of the major world religions and views, Abdu discovered that only the historic Christian faith can answer the questions of the mind and the longings of the heart.
Author, Speaker
Embrace the Truth
Do All Roads Lead to God?
In an effort to respect everyone’s religious identity, it’s common today to make the claim that all religious views are equally valid and lead to God. But this claim actually doesn’t show respect for all religions because it doesn’t take their core claims seriously. Abdu Murray, a former Muslim, discusses the fundamental tenets of the major religions and makes the case that by showing the differences, we show great respect for other’s religious beliefs. Along the way, we’ll discuss how to make the case that the gospel is not only true, but truly values human dignity.
Troy Lydiate
Creative Director
Apologetics Canada
Troy Lydiate is a Jamaican-born recording artist, speaker and mentor living in the Greater Vancouver area of Canada. 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.
Under the moniker of "Scribe Music," he has released 3 studio albums and a variety of songs which he uses as a bridge to minister the gospel. His music production has found him awarded and nominated for several GMA (Covenant Awards), numerous blog features and placements on Canadian Christian radio. This has lead to a variety of concerts, and speaking engagements ranging from talks on the music industry, artist accountability and identity. When not creating and performing music, Troy’s first passion is soccer which he still plays and in the height of his pursuit brought him to a Real Madrid summer academy and University in both Canada and the US. Adopted as a toddler by Pastors Bob and Gwen Lydiate, Troy’s early years would be spent on the prairies of Canada in Regina, Saskatchewan. His experience in Western Canada would have him spending a lot of his ministry experience within the Indigenous community. He is a father of two and husband to Jasmine of 7 years. Troy is passionate about building and serving in the local church. He is member of his church leadership and serves on the worship team. He seeks to live a lifestyle of influencing cultural and global transformation, rooted in love, releasing hope while loving God and loving people.
Creative Director
Apologetics Canada
Adopting an Identity
It is often said that we are products of our environment; for better or for worse. Our perception can either set us on a path towards sonship in Christ, or one that adopts the cultural norms of the day. With things like deconstruction and personal identifiers becoming mainstream across Christian and secular borders, it's important for the church to get to the root. Join Troy Lydiate as he discusses the importance of reorienting our attentions to Christ through the removal of cultural place holders.
Grant Poettcker
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Briercrest College & Seminary
Grant Poettcker (PhD, McMaster University) is a philosophy professor at Briercrest College, and is passionate about fostering a faith in young people that fully engages the mind. In his preaching and teaching, Grant emphasizes that following Jesus requires innovation and imagination along with deep knowledge of scripture and tradition. He loves opening up new perspectives and rediscovering old ones, and finding connecting points between the Gospel and culture. A Mennonite by background, his research has focused on issues of power, peace, and violence. Though he might prefer to be on the basketball court, most days you can find Grant with a cup of coffee and a book. Grant and his wife Rosalyn are parents of three children.
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Briercrest College & Seminary
Love, Sex, Relationships, and the Kingdom of God
In the midst of a sex-obsessed culture, the church today has too seldom taken up the challenge posed by secular messages about desire, dating, and love. As a result, many Christians become captive to understandings of sex that run contrary to the Gospel and end up struggling with unhealthy substitutes
for true intimacy. This session will look at three different ways of understanding love and sex, and at the ways they are expressed in life and in popular culture. Specifically, it will trace the roots of these different visions to the cultural stories and philosophies that justify them, so that the Gospel’s boldly different hope for intimate relationships can stand out in greater relief.
Andy Steiger
President
Apologetics Canada
Andy is the founder and president of Apologetics Canada, dedicated to helping Christian communities grow in their faith and share their hope.
Author, Speaker, President
Apologetics Canada
Identity Crisis: Sexuality, Gender, and Why Humans Exist
From activists with colourful hair, rainbow crosswalks, and the latest story of coming out, the question of identity has gripped our cultural imagination, particularly in the area of sexuality and gender. There are passionate exchanges of strongly held convictions, but this dialogue is often filled with more heat than light. How did we get to this cultural moment and where do we go from here? The question of sexuality and gender is essentially connected to our humanity: What does it mean to be human? What will lead to our flourishing? Explore these questions and more with Andy.
Susan Wendel
Dean of Seminary
Horizon College and Seminary
Susan currently serves as Dean of Seminary and Associate Professor of New Testament at Horizon College and Seminary. She has been teaching in the field of biblical studies for several years and holds a MA in Theological Studies from Briercrest Seminary as well as a Ph.D. in early Christianity and early Judaism from McMaster University. Susan and her husband, Bruce, have served in various leadership roles in local churches and love to spend time with their four adult children and their families.
Dean of Seminary
Horizon College & Seminary
Reclaiming Our Image-Bearing Identity
In this session, we will explore how Jesus has made a way for us to reclaim our capacity to bear God’s image and, thereby, to participate with him in an entirely new mode of human life.
Schedule
Friday, February 10
5:30 PM
Registration begins. Any remaining tickets available for purchase.
6:30 PM
Doors open.
7:00 PM
Welcome
Andy Steiger - We Need to Talk
Abdu Murray - Sacredness and Sexuality
8:00PM
Break
8:35 PM
Dialogue on Sacredness and Sexuality
with Abdu Murray & Ellen Duffield
hosted by Kevin Thiessen
9:00 PM
Q&A
9:30 PM
Conference ends for the night.
Saturday, February 11
8:30 AM
Doors Open
9:00 AM
Worship and Welcome
Tim Muehlhoff - Clashing Identities: Engaging Diverse Convictions
9:35 AM
Tim Muehlhoff in dialogue with Troy Lydiate
10:10 AM
Break
10:25 AM
Susan Wendel - Identity in His Image
11:00 AM
Susan Wendel & Steve Kim in dialogue
11:45 AM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Breakout Session #1
(Choose a topic of interest)
2:00 PM
Break
2:15 PM
Breakout Session #2
(Choose a topic of interest)
3:00 PM
Break
3:15 PM
Andy Steiger - Reclaiming Our Identity
3:45 PM
Conference ends
Venue
BRIERCREST COLLEGE & SEMINARY
510 College Dr., Caronport, SK
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This Event is Now Over
Thank you for your interest. The Apologetics Canada Conference 2023 in Saskatchewan is now over. Instead, the digital recordings of the conference are available for purchase.
