This interview by Steve Bradley from Life 100.3FM serves as a brief introduction to The Pulse Podcast. It’s about living abundantly wholeheartedly.
Tag: Christianity
Anchor of the Soul – A talk by (and with) the Rev. Dr. Clyde Ervine
In uncertain times (and in choppy waters) we need an anchor. This is the topic of this insightful talk by (and Q & A with) the Rev. Dr. Clyde Ervine on The Pulse Podcast.
What is media discernment? An interview with Adam Holz from Plugged In
What is media discernment? The task has never been so pressing, but many don’t know what it is. Adam Holz gives us some clarity. He is director of Plugged In, Focus on the Family’s entertainment and technology review website, visited monthly 1 million times.
Did Jesus Say He Was God?
Just a great human teacher, or God-in-the-flesh? This post looks at 2 categories of passages: clear statements by Jesus himself, and things he did that only God could do. Listening option available.
Tradition Vs. Traditionalism
A word for my fellow Jesus-followers. Traditions? Yes. Traditionalism? No. Here’s the difference and some suggestions.
Wisdom Is More Than Stuff You Know [Sermon]
Wisdom. Who has it? Those with degrees or those who can win arguments or those with lots of followers? This sermon on James 3:13-18 explores not only the what of wisdom, but the HOW.
Suggestions for a more robust prayer life
Prayer is important — and sometimes difficult. Okay, maybe often? Here are 8 practical suggestions to help you with “the sweetest work of the soul.”
The Christian Gospel (Good News) [Video]
What is the Christian “gospel/good news”, anyway? This short (free) video lets you know.
Be the [counter-cultural] change [Sermon]
Have you heard it? “Be the change you want to see in the world.” But what KIND of change are we talking about as followers of Jesus?
Tips for worshiping in front of a screen
More of us are worshiping online. But there’s a risk. It can become something we WATCH instead of something we DO. Here are practical ideas to help.
What is the “Good News”?
In the Christian faith, the terms “Good News” and “Gospel” are often used interchangeably. There’s good reason for that since they both translate the same
5 Helpful Study Bibles
Reading the Bible is important — and it can also be hard to understand sometimes! So here are 5 Study Bibles that can help.
The Problem with Religion [Sermon]
I realize it’s a strange title for a sermon, especially since I’m a pastor who considers himself a very “religious” person. Technically, the word “religion”
Why is there so much evil and suffering if there is a benevolent being? [Video]
It’s a huge question. Perhaps the biggest: Why is there so much evil and suffering if there is a benevolent being? This was one of
What we know about the end of the world [Series summary]
This post summarizes the 4-part series and includes discussion about why and how the world will end, ‘signs’ of the end, and how to live in the meantime.
Armageddon, Part 4: The daily difference any of it makes
The Bible teaches that the world as we know it will come to an end. That’s what I’ve been exploring in a 4-part teaching series
Armageddon, Part 1: Getting Our Bearings with Dr Brian Irwin
There’s a lot of speculation about the end of the world. And it’s growing. Hollywood makes movies about it. People ask Siri or Google about
Better understanding the ‘Fruit of the Spirit’ and how it works in Christians
What if there were nine virtues that all Christians inevitably show in their lives? I think there is. Let me explain. Karpos In the New
Expect to be different—and persecuted [Video]
The word ‘persecution’ as it relates to #faith usually makes you think of elsewhere. But we increasingly can’t make that assumption. Here’s why, and how to prepare.
More than just one or two “faith issues” at the polls
In an election, there are more ‘faith issues’ than you might think. How will the 20+ million Canadians who somehow identify with Christianity respond?
