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The Simple Faith PodcastThe FinalEpisodeIt's the END of the Simple Faith Podcast for now. Join Dave and Sharaya Betts as they reflect on the joys, struggles, and lessons from over 60 episodes of the show.
2021-09-2725 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Story of the Church (5) - Past, Present, FutureIn the final episode of our church history series, Dave discusses the last 500 or so years of the church, where things are at in 2021, and what the future might hold for post-COVID followers of Jesus.
Make sure to tune in next week for our LAST episode!
2021-09-2021 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Story of the Church (4) - The ReformationIn this episode, Dave shares some huge news about the future of the Simple Faith Podcast, and dives into the story of a hugely important period in the history of the church: the Reformation.
2021-09-1318 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Story of the Church (3) - The Middle AgesChurch history is crazy!
As we continue our journey through the history of the church, today we're looking at the King who stood barefoot in the snow before a power-hungry Pope, the nasty realities of the Crusades, and even how for a brief period, there were three Popes at once!
2021-09-0618 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Story of the Church (2): The First 500 YearsThere's a lot going on in the first 500 years of the Christian faith. Join Dave Betts as we dive right into the foundational years of the Church, looking at things like:
Temples being destroyed
The rise of the Bible
The salvation of an emperor
The first Pope
How the church went from persecution to powerhouse in a few decades!
2021-08-3026 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Story of the Church (1): 2,000 years in 20 minsHave you ever wondered how the church became what it is today?
Over the course of the next few weeks, we're taking a dive into the history of the church from Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension all the way up to now.
This week, we're going to zoom out and blast through 2,000 years of history in just 20 minutes, before delving a bit deeper into specific time periods in the weeks to come. We hope you find it as fascinating as we do!
2021-08-2322 minThe Simple Faith PodcastExploring Divine Healing (Part 4)The Bible is clear that God brings divine healing. Sometimes He even miraculously heals today. But perhaps the most difficult question to wrestle with is this: what if God doesn't bring healing? In this episode, we do our very best to answer that difficult question.
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Over the course of a four-episode series, Dave Betts is joined by Simon Argent to take a explore the concept of divine healing, asking the following questions:
Part 1: Does God heal in the Bible?
Does God heal today?
Part 2: Is divine healing guaranteed?
Part 3: As Christians, What is...2021-08-1630 minThe Simple Faith PodcastExploring Divine Healing (Part 3)So far, we've seen that God heals in the Bible, and still heals today - even if we won't necessarily experience the fullness of that healing until Jesus returns.
The logical next question for episode 3 is this: As Christians, what is our role in the arena of divine healing? Let's talk.
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Over the course of a four-episode series, Dave Betts is joined by Simon Argent to take a explore the concept of divine healing, asking the following questions:
Part 1: Does God heal in the Bible?
Does God heal today?
Part 2: I...2021-08-0944 minThe Simple Faith PodcastExploring Divine Healing (Part 2)Last week, we arrived at the conclusion that God heals in the Bible, and that it's logically reasonable to believe that God still heals today. In this week's episode, we ask the question, is that healing guaranteed? Or to put it another way, does God always heal today?
Over the course of a four-episode series, Dave Betts is joined by Simon Argent to take a explore the concept of divine healing, asking the following questions:
Part 1: Does God heal in the Bible? Does God heal today?
Part 2: Is divine healing guaranteed?
Pa...2021-08-0226 minThe Simple Faith PodcastExploring Divine Healing (Part 1)Does God bring about miraculous healing today? As Christians, what is our role in divine healing? What do we do if healing doesn't come?
The question of healing is a big (and sometimes controversial) one. Over the course of a four-episode series, Dave Betts is joined by Simon Argent to take a deep dive into the world of divine healing, asking the following questions:
Part 1: Does God heal in the Bible? Does God heal today?
Part 2: Is divine healing guaranteed?
Part 3: As Christians, What is our role in divine healing?
2021-07-2647 minThe Simple Faith PodcastLet's Talk Floods and Dinosaurs
We all know the story of Noah and the Flood in Gen. 6-9, but did it really happen? If so, how does that tie in with the age of the earth? And what about dinosaurs? How can we reconcile science with the Bible?
Dave Betts is joined again by geolist Dr Melia to discuss some possible explanations and possibilities.
2021-07-1942 minThe Simple Faith PodcastHow did God create the universe?How old is the earth? What about evolution and the Bible? What's the big deal? In this episode, Dave Betts is joined by Dr Melia, a geologist with a PhD in Geomorphology, to talk about this big - and sometimes controversial - topic.
2021-07-1339 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Goodness of the GospelThe Gospel, or "Good News" of Jesus is central to the Christian faith. Yet, so often, we as believers assume it's a basic truth that we wrestle with before moving onto something more important.
In this episode, Dave Betts is joined by Steve Janz as they discuss why the Gospel is crucial in all aspects of life, and a reality that we can dwell in for our entire lives.
Steve Janz pastored for many years across Canada and is now the Executive Director of Millar College of the Bible's Sunnybrae campus.
2021-07-0528 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Cookie-Cutter Church MythIn the final episode of our 'Church Mythbusters' series, host Dave Betts discusses the myth that there is a singular "best way" to do church and the importance of different expressions of the body of Christ in the contemporary Church.
2021-06-2832 minThe Simple Faith PodcastOn Helping and HolinessThis week host Dave Betts dives into the world of volunteering in the church, tackling a subtle but dangerous myth that if you volunteer more, you must therefore be more 'spiritual.'
2021-06-2124 minThe Simple Faith Podcast"The Church Just Wants My Money" // Church MythbustingWhy do some people feel like the Church is just after their money? It's a statement we've heard dozens of times over the year, and -- apart from a few unique cases -- couldn't be further from the truth.
Where has this myth come from? And what does the Bible say? Host Dave Betts is joined by Dave Rogers to see if they can get to the bottom of this common myth.
Dave Rogers is an elder at Ascot Life Church in the UK and serves on the Commission family of churches' leadership tea...2021-06-1436 minThe Simple Faith PodcastChurch Size = Church Success?Is a bigger church really better? Are small churches less valuable? There's a common myth in contemporary Christianity that says the best churches are the ones with the largest numbers of people.
In this episode, Dave Betts is joined by Dave Rogers to chat 'Big Church' and hopefully bring a little balance to the conversation.
Dave Rogers is one of the elders of Ascot Life Church in the UK and part of the leadership team of the Commission network of churches.
2021-06-0735 minThe Simple Faith PodcastIs the Bible Full of Contradictions?A common myth about the Bible is that it's full of contradictions. Is this true?
Dave Betts looks at the top five contradictions in the Bible according to the "Freedom From Religion Foundation" and argues that this apparent contradictions aren't really contradictions at all.
2021-05-3129 minThe Simple Faith PodcastLet's Talk About GriefHave you ever wrestled with grief? As believers, how do we respond to the loss of loved ones?
In this episode, Steve Janz shares an inspirational testimony of stunning faith in the midst of profound grief. Not to be missed.
Steve Janz is the Executive Director of Millar College of the Bible's Sunnybrae Campus.
For show notes, head to https://simplefaithpodcast.com/
2021-05-2432 minThe Simple Faith PodcastLet's Talk About DepressionDEPRESSION is a major issue in our day. In this episode we're joined by Eliz Argent as we grapple with some important questions:
What is Depression?
Is it in the Bible?
As believers, how do we respond if we're depressed?
As believers, how do we help others if they are depressed?
Eliz brings her unique perspective on depression as the Emerge Project Lead at East to West, a non-profit organization that focuses on supporting children, young people and their families struggling with difficult and damaging issues in their lives. "Let's talk about depression" is out now on...2021-05-1746 minThe Simple Faith PodcastLet's Talk About Suffering (Part Two)It's a huge question. How could a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering? In the second of a two-part discussion, Dave and Sharaya do their best to grapple with this tough question.
For show notes, head to simplefaithpodcast.com.
2021-05-1035 minThe Simple Faith PodcastLet's Talk About Suffering (Part One)It's a huge question. How could a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering? In part one of a two-part discussion, Dave and Sharaya do their best to grapple with this tough question.
2021-05-0322 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhy the Ascension MattersThe Ascension - that time when Jesus was floated into heaven on a cloud. It seems like an outrageous story, but for a number of reasons, it really matters.
In this shorter-than-usual episode, Dave Betts talks about why the Ascension is actually a really big deal.
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If you're a regular listener of the Simple Faith Podcast and would like to support what we're doing, we'd love it if you would consider buying us a digital cup of coffee! Head to buymeacoffee.com/sim...2021-04-2617 minThe Simple Faith PodcastBaptism for Normal PeopleWhat is Baptism? Why is it so important? Sprinkle or submerge? Why is there so much division over the baptism process? Dave Betts is joined by Simon Argent to try and tackle some of these big questions.
Simon Argent is one of the elders at Ascot Life Church in the UK and helps lead the Commission family of churches' READ online Bible course.
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If you're a regular listener of the Simple Faith Podcast and would like to support what we're doing, we'd love i...2021-04-1941 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Image of GodOk. So we're made "in the image of God", according to the Bible. That's pretty epic, but have you ever actually wondered what that means? This week Dave Betts is joined by Jorin Green to discuss this mysterious but incredibly important concept.
Jorin Green is currently the lead pastor at Erindale Alliance Church in Saskatoon, Canada, after 17 years as a professor at Millar College of the Bible in both the Pambrun and Sunnybrae campuses.
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If you're a regular listener of the Simple Faith...2021-04-1233 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhen Leaders FallZacharias, Hybels, Lentz - the list goes on. As the global Church, it's hard to escape the heartbreaking reality that some of the world's most prominent Christian leaders have fallen in big ways.
In the first episode of season 2, Dave Betts is joined by Chris Williams, Youth Pastor at McKenzie Towne Church in Calgary, to discuss what happens when leaders fall, the dynamics of power, and how we move forward in a way that honours God.
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If you're a regular listener of t...2021-04-0538 minThe Simple Faith Podcast'Tis The Season (Finale)In the final episode of 2020, Dave and Sharaya reflect on the Simple Faith Podcast's first year and share what's new for the show in 2021.
2020-12-2720 minThe Simple Faith PodcastPreparing for Missions - Liam and DanaWhat is it like to be a missionary in the 21st Century?
This week, Dave and Sharaya are joined by their friends Liam and Dana, an inspiring young couple from Vernon, BC, Canada who are just weeks away from embarking on a journey as long-term missionaries. They discuss the fears and feelings, courage and calling that comes with the realities of taking such a bold step for Kingdom of God.
If you find today's episode helpful, or would like to contact Liam and Dana personally, feel free to contact us at simp...2020-12-2027 minThe Simple Faith PodcastMaking Sense of MissionsWhat is missions all about? What does the life of a missionary look like in the 21st century? Dave Betts is joined by Marty and Becky Frisk of Christar Canada to try and make sense of missions.
2020-12-1343 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhy Bible School?Dave is joined by Steve Janz, director of Millar College of the Bible's BC campus to talk about Bible School.
What is it? Why consider it? What if it doesn't fit with your plans?
2020-12-0631 minThe Simple Faith PodcastCommunion for Normal PeopleCommunion. Or the Lord's Supper. Or the Eucharist. Or Coming to the Table. Or Breaking Bread. Or an ordinance. Or a sacrament.
Communion goes by a bunch of names, and many of us have a rough understanding of what it is. Today, Dave and Sharaya discuss exactly what it is, and why it's so important for believers today.
2020-11-2927 minThe Simple Faith PodcastLet's Talk TithingWhat is tithing? Where does it fit into the church today? This week, Dave and Sharaya wrestle with this important, and at times, fairly contentious concept.
2020-11-2228 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Church and CultureIn this week's episode, Dave and Sharaya discuss how the church should respond to culture, by asking three questions:
How do we define right and wrong?
How do we balance Biblical truth with the culture we're in?
What do we do if Biblical truth and culture don't align?
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2020-11-1529 minThe Simple Faith PodcastAnswers to Prayer: Prayer for Normal People - Part FourIn this week's episode, we're joined by a few guests as we share some stories of God answering prayer in our lives.
2020-11-0824 minThe Simple Faith PodcastPrayer and Perspective: Prayer for Normal People - Part ThreeHow do we live with outrageous faith? It's all down to our perspective of God, and our perspective of prayer.
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2020-11-0123 minThe Simple Faith Podcast"How to Pray" Prayer for Normal People - Part TwoPrayer is something we often take for granted and can often feel intimidating. In this episode, Dave and Sharaya discuss some helpful tips for growing in the crucial area of prayer.
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2020-10-2528 minThe Simple Faith Podcast"What is Prayer?" Prayer for Normal People - Part OneDave and Sharaya take a look at a crucial part of life as a follower of Jesus -- prayer. In this episode, we ask the question, "what is prayer?".
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2020-10-1822 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat's the deal with denominations?Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox, Baptists, Prebytarians, Anglicans, Pentecostals, etc. Many of us have heard about these Christian groups -- or denominations -- but what's going on there?
Join us this week as Dave and Sharaya respond to the following questions:
Why are there denominations in Christianity?
What's the history of the major traditions?
What makes each denomination different from the other?
What is the difference between a denomination and a cult?
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2020-10-1127 minThe Simple Faith Podcast"What is Apologetics?" Churchy words for normal people - Part FiveThis week we're demystifying apologetics. What does it mean and why is the study of apologetics so important?
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2020-10-0424 minThe Simple Faith Podcast"What is Sanctification?" Churchy words for normal people - Part Four.This week Dave and Sharaya talk about a crucial biblical concept called Sanctification. What does it mean? Why is it so important? Find out in this episode.
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2020-09-2727 minThe Simple Faith Podcast"What is Sovereignty?" Churchy words for normal people - Part Three.The Sovereignty of God is a concept that underpins much of our faith. But what on earth does it mean? Find out all about this churchy word in today's episode.
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2020-09-2029 minThe Simple Faith Podcast"What is Theology?" Churchy words for normal people - Part Two.Theology is a huge and complex rabbit hole. But what is it? Today, Dave and Sharaya try to demystify this crucial word and try to answer some of the following questions:
- What is theology?
- Why is it important?
- How can we learn more about theology?
- What are some things that we should avoid?
For show notes and book recommendations, head to simplefaithpodcast.com/
2020-09-1325 minThe Simple Faith Podcast"What is Discipleship?" Churchy words for normal people - Part One.Dave and Sharaya introduce a new series, "Churchy Words for Normal People". This week they walk us through a familiar but often misunderstood word: discipleship.
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2020-09-0629 minThe Simple Faith PodcastDating Apps and the ChurchWe live in a dating app culture. There's no getting around that. But how do Christians navigate that reality? This week, Dave and Sharaya discuss this great question from a Simple Faith listener.
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2020-08-3030 minThe Simple Faith PodcastHow to be a New Testament Church in the 21st CenturyWe're joined by Dave Rogers, one of the elders of Ascot Life Church in the UK, to discuss how the Church today can best reflect the church we see in the Bible.
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2020-08-2327 minThe Simple Faith PodcastRules vs. Principles in the ChurchThis week Dave and Sharaya talk about the subtle pull of legalism in the church, the important distinction between rules and principles, and what the global Church could look like if we got that distinction right more often.
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2020-08-1630 minThe Simple Faith PodcastPerformance Culture in the ChurchHave you ever been to a church where it feels more like a concert than a community? If so, you're not alone. This week, Dave and Share talk about the rise of 'Performance Culture' in the church, and share their passion for a different, more authentic way.
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2020-08-0927 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Church and LGBT (Part 3 of 3)In this week's episode, Dave and Sharaya share the conclusion to a three-part series on the church and LGBT.
2020-08-0224 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Church and LGBT (Part 2 of 3)Dave and Sharaya continue their discussion around the Church and LGBT, building on the foundations that were laid last week.
For show notes and, for this short series, full transcripts of the conversation, head to simplefaithpodcast.com/
2020-07-2622 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe Church and LGBT (Part 1 of 3)This week, Dave and Sharaya begin a discussion around the Church and LGBT, laying some important foundations for what will follow in the next two episodes.
For show notes and, for this short series, full transcripts of the conversation, head to simplefaithpodcast.com/
2020-07-1927 minThe Simple Faith PodcastHow can I trust the Bible?With some tricky conversations ahead, we ask a vital question with the help of special guest Simon Argent: "How can I trust the Bible?" Is it reliable? Is it relevant? Is it moral? Find out in this week's episode.
2020-07-1226 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat does the Bible say about tattoos?In this week's episode, Dave and Sharaya discuss tattoos. Is it ok for Christians to have tattoos? Why or why not? Tune in to find out more.
2020-07-0530 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat does the Bible say about swearing?Does the Bible talk about swearing or cursing? If so, what does it say? What about watching shows with bad language or listening to music with explicit lyrics? In this week's episode, Dave and Sharaya try to get to the bottom of these questions.
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2020-06-2830 minThe Simple Faith PodcastQ&A session: Finding your callingThis week, Dave and Sharaya answer some listener questions in response to the last two episodes about identity and calling.
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2020-06-2124 minThe Simple Faith PodcastHow to find your calling from GodHave you ever wondered about your calling from God? What is a calling, anyway? What if you're not sure of what your calling is?
In this week's episode, Dave and Sharaya do their best to answer the question, "how do I find my calling from God?"
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2020-06-1430 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat is my identity?Have you ever asked the question, "what is my identity?"
Do you ever worry about your identity or calling as a follower of Jesus? If so, you're not alone.
In the first of a short series, Dave and Sharaya look at the challenges of finding our identity in today's world, and what it means to find our identity in Jesus.
2020-06-0729 minThe Simple Faith PodcastHow do I interpret the Bible?Let's face it: sometimes the Bible is hard to make sense of.
We're reading a big book that's thousands of years old and translated from its original language. Because of this, sometimes people come to some crazy conclusions about what the Bible does, or doesn't say. And this is dangerous!
How can we make sure that we're getting the Bible's intended meaning from a passage?
In this week's episode, Dave and Sharaya walk through a four-step process that they find really helpful when it comes to studying the Bible:
- Observation (What...2020-05-3123 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat is the New Testament about?If you regularly go to church, you'll know that we often look at just a few verses. This is great, but sometimes it's hard to understand the broader context of the New Testament.
In the final episode of The Bible's Big Picture, Dave and Sharaya take a wide look at the New Testament through the lens of four key components:
The message of the Gospel
The context of the times
The rise of the early Church
How the New Testament is structured.
For more information (including handouts), head to simplefaithpodcast.com/
2020-05-2428 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat are the Prophets all about?In the penultimate episode in "The Bible's Big Picture" series, Dave and Sharaya discuss the Old Testament Prophets and the nature of prophecy.
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2020-05-1726 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat is Hebrew Poetry?This week, Dave and Sharaya look at the role of Hebrew poetry in the Bible, blast through the Old Testament Poetry books and even have a poetry face-off.
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2020-05-1030 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat are the Old Testament Historical Books?What are the Old Testament Historical books and what are they all about? Where do Neil Patrick Harris and Jeff Goldbloom fit in? Find out in this week’s episode.
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2020-05-0329 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat is the Torah about?In this week's episode, Dave and Sharaya talk about how the Bible is a bit like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, discuss the possibility of pugs on the Ark and walk through the first five books of the Bible collectively known as the "Torah".
Questions, comments, ideas, thoughts? We'd love to hear from you. Just email simplefaithpodcast@gmail.com.
2020-04-2729 minThe Simple Faith PodcastWhat is the Bible about?In this episode, Dave and Sharaya discuss the reality that sometimes the Bible is just hard to read. They talk about what the Bible is, how it's structured and why it's exciting to take the time to read it today.
Questions, comments, ideas, thoughts? We'd love to hear from you. Just email simplefaithpodcast@gmail.com.
2020-04-2028 minThe Simple Faith PodcastThe First EpisodeIn this shorter-than-usual episode, Dave and Sharaya discuss the vision behind The Simple Faith Podcast.
Questions, comments, ideas, thoughts? We'd love to hear from you. Just email simplefaithpodcast@gmail.com.
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