Shows
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Building Annual Rhythms: The Church CalendarAs we move from daily practices to weekly practices and now into annual practices, we discuss the church calendar and how it relates to the life of a Christian and the rhythms of the church. In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon Cleland, Jeremy McQuoid, and Tim Mudde; and Andrew N...
2026-02-1815 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Is Your Weekly Worship Weak?One of the most neglected spiritual disciplines is going to church. We gather each Sunday as a church, but why?In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon Cleland, Jeremy McQuoid, and Tim Mudde; and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/.
2026-02-1115 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Is Work-Life Balance Biblical?The What's, Why, and How of Rest.In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon Cleland, Jeremy McQuoid, and Tim Mudde; and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/.
2026-02-0617 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)How To Talk To GodThe What's, Why, and How of Prayer.In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along, and become more like Jesus.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Dr. Jon Cleland, Pastor Jeremy McQuoid, Pastor Tim Mudde, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/.
2026-01-2826 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Scripture Intake: Why, What, and How?What does Scripture intake look like for a Christian?In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along, and become more like Jesus.This week, we focus on growth and Scripture.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Dr. Jon Cleland, Pastor Jeremy McQuoid, Pastor Tim Mudde, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/.
2026-01-2221 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)You can grow. Here's how.What does growth in the Christian life look like? It's called sanctification, we know we have the help of the Holy Spirit, but is it really possible to grow?In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along, and become more like Jesus.This week, we focus on growth and sanctification.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Dr. Jon Cleland, Pastor Jeremy McQuoid...
2026-01-1416 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Living Like a Christian With a Rule of LifeMany set goals at the beginning of the year, but what kind of goals should you set, and how should you achieve them?In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along, and become more like Jesus.Here's a link to a worksheet made by Toronto Pastor Darryl Dash to help people create a "Rule of Life." This TGC article is similar.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and...
2026-01-0516 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q52: What Hope Does Everlasting Life Hold for Us?Answer: It reminds us that this present fallen world is not all there is; soon we will live with and enjoy God forever in the new city, in the new heaven and the new earth, where we will be fully and forever freed from all sin and will inhabit renewed, resurrection bodies in a renewed, restored creation.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church...
2026-01-0115 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q51: Of What Advantage to Us is Christ’s Ascension?(Apologies for the late upload)Answer: Christ physically ascended on our behalf, just as he came down to earth physically on our account, and he is now advocating for us in the presence of his Father, preparing a place for us, and also sends us his Spirit.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview...
2025-12-2814 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q50: What Does Christ’s Resurrection Mean for Us?Answer: Christ triumphed over sin and death by being physically resurrected, so that all who trust in him are raised to new life in this world and to everlasting life in the world to come. Just as we will one day be resurrected, so this world will one day be restored. But those who do not trust in Christ will be raised to everlasting death.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily...
2025-12-1716 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q49: Where is Christ Now?Answer: Christ rose bodily from the grave on the third day after his death and is seated at the right hand of the Father, ruling his kingdom and interceding for us, until he returns to judge and renew the whole world.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this...
2025-12-1115 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q48: What is the Church? (with our new co-host!)Answer: God chooses and preserves for himself a community elected for eternal life and united by faith, who love, follow, learn from, and worship God together. God sends out this community to proclaim the gospel and prefigure Christ’s kingdom by the quality of their life together and their love for one another.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To le...
2025-12-0316 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q47: Does the Lord’s Supper Add Anything to Christ’s Atoning Work?Answer: No, Christ died once for all. The Lord’s Supper is a covenant meal celebrating Christ’s atoning work; as it is also a means of strengthening our faith as we look to him, and a foretaste of the future feast. But those who take part with unrepentant hearts eat and drink judgment on themselves.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitc...
2025-11-2615 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q46: What is the Lord’s Supper?Answer: Christ commanded all Christians to eat bread and to drink from the cup in thankful remembrance of him and his death. The Lord’s Supper is a celebration of the presence of God in our midst; bringing us into communion with God and with one another; feeding and nourishing our souls. It also anticipates the day when we will eat and drink with Christ in his Father’s kingdom.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devo...
2025-11-2216 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q45: Is Baptism with Water the Washing Away of Sin Itself?Answer: No, only the blood of Christ and the renewal of the Holy Spirit can cleanse us from sin.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Dr. Jon Cleland, Pastor Tim Mudde, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn...
2025-11-1413 min
In The Roud - A Folk Song PodcastRoud 45: Bonnie Susie Cleland (with Sheena Wellington, Ruth Perry & Lady Maisery)Roud 45 - BONNIE SUSIE CLELAND History Guest: Sheena Wellington History Guest: Ruth Perry Singer guest: Lady Maisery Email us: intheroud@singyonder.co.uk Find us on social media via our LinkTree Your host: Matt Quinn Ruth Perry's Book: The Ballad World of Anna Gordon, Mrs. Brown of Faulkland Accompanying CD Modern performances: Lady Maisery Bella Hardy Chris Foster June Tabor & Oysterband Folk song recourses:
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Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q44: What is Baptism?Answer: Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; it signifies and seals our adoption into Christ, our cleansing from sin, and our commitment to belong to the Lord and to his church.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this...
2025-11-0516 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q43: What Are the Sacraments or Ordinances?Answer: The sacraments or ordinances given by God and instituted by Christ, namely baptism and the Lord’s Supper, are visible signs and seals that we are bound together as a community of faith by his death and resurrection. By our use of them the Holy Spirit more fully declares and seals the promises of the gospel to us.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Gr...
2025-10-2915 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q42: How is the Word of God to be Read and Heard?Answer: With diligence, preparation, and prayer; so that we may accept it with faith, store it in our hearts, and practice it in our lives.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Dr. Jon Cleland and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/
2025-10-2315 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q41: What is the Lord’s Prayer?Answer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.We are pleased to welcome Marg Ridpath and Ian Ridpath, one of our elders, back again this week!Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way...
2025-10-1615 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q40: What Should We Pray?Answer: The whole Word of God directs and inspires us in what we should pray, including the prayer Jesus himself taught us.We are pleased to welcome Marg Ridpath and Ian Ridpath, one of our elders, back again this week!Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast...
2025-10-0815 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsThe Mystery of Life (Ephesians 3:1–13) - October 5, 2025Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Jon Cleland, October 5, 2025. The Mystery of Life (Ephesians 3:1–13).This Sunday, we will be looking at Ephesians 3:1–13. This passage is focused on the mystery of the gospel, by which Jews and Gentiles become one body in Jesus Christ. Paul describes his own ministry of preaching this mystery and the role of the church in displaying this mystery to others. This passage calls us to reflect on the great message of God revealed to us and to live out the truth of the gospel in the church.Sermon Notes: http...
2025-10-0531 min
Into Theology95: The London Baptist Confession (1646): §19–24Join us on "Into Theology" as Wyatt and guest co-host Reverend Dr. Jon Cleland delve into the profound themes of the First London Baptist Confession. This episode explores the kingly office of Christ, the intricacies of faith as a divine gift, and the perseverance of the saints. Through engaging discussions, they unravel theological insights, drawing connections to scripture and historical perspectives. Tune in for a thought-provoking journey into the depths of reformed theology. #Theology #Faith #ReformedTradition
2025-10-0226 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q37: How Does the Holy Spirit Help Us?Answer: The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, comforts us, guides us, gives us spiritual gifts and the desire to obey God; and he enables us to pray and to understand God’s Word.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Pastor Ti...
2025-09-1715 min
The Anchor RoomEpisode 2: Tradition & TrainingIn this episode, Jon Cleland - Adjunct Professor at Heritage College & Seminary and Director of NEXT (Young Adult) Ministries at Grandview Church in Kitchener - Explores how the deep roots of church history continue to shape the life and mission of the church today. With a passion for equipping young adults for faithful leadership, Jon reflects on the relevance of historical theology in modern ministry, the unique challenges facing the next generation, and the vital partnership between the church and the academy in forming future pastors. Whether you're a student, a church leader, or simply curious about how tradition...
2025-09-1620 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsHow Is Your Prayer Life? (Ephesians 1:15–23) - September 14, 2025Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Jon Cleland, September 14, 2025. How Is Your Prayer Life? (Ephesians 1:15–23).This Sunday, we will be looking at Ephesians 1:15–23. This passage is a prayer of Paul’s that he prayed for the church in Ephesus. This passage is not only rich theologically – teaching us about who God is and the work Christ accomplished for us – but it is also a model of prayer. It leads us to ask the question: Is this how I pray for others?Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/55152afc-cc66-41a6-9d05-2e008c...
2025-09-1431 minInto Theology92: The London Baptist Confession (1646): §8–10In this conversation, Wyatt and Jon Cleland delve into the London Baptist Confession, focusing on its implications for worship, the nature of Christ, and the significance of the virgin birth. They explore the sufficiency of scripture for worship, the distinction between worship and ceremony, and the theological importance of Christ's dual nature as both God and man. The discussion also touches on the role of Christ as mediator and the historical context of the confession.
2025-09-1227 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q36: What Do We Believe About the Holy Spirit?Answer: That he is God, coeternal with the Father and the Son, and that God grants him irrevocably to all who believe.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Pastor Tim Mudde, Andrew Noble, and Dr. Jon Cleland) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch...
2025-09-1115 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Remembering Stan Fowler (with Bob MacGregor)On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 79, Stan Fowler breathed his last breath and entered into glory. We are thankful for his legacy.This podcast was originally hosted by Grandview's former lead pastor, Bob MacGregor, and elder and theologian, Stan Fowler.In this episode, Jon Cleland (Director of Young Adult Ministry and adjunct professor at Heritage College and Seminary) and Andrew Noble (member of Grandview) are joined by Bob MacGregor to discuss our memories of Stan and his legacy on our church and on theological education in Canada.Visitation and funeral information is...
2025-09-0433 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q35: Since We Are Redeemed by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, Where Does This Faith Come From?Answer: All the gifts we receive from Christ we receive through the Holy Spirit, including faith itself.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Pastor Tim, Andrew Noble, and Dr. Jon Cleland) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more...
2025-09-0314 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q34: Since We Are Redeemed by Grace Alone, Through Christ Alone, Must We Still Do Good Works and Obey God’s Word?Answer: Yes, because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, also renews us by his Spirit; so that our lives may show love and gratitude to God; so that we may be assured of our faith by the fruits; and so that by our godly behavior others may be won to Christ.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn...
2025-08-3115 minInto Theology90: The London Baptist Confession (1646): §1–3In this conversation, Drs. Wyatt Graham and Jon Cleland explore the significance of Baptist identity through the lens of the London Baptist Confessions. They discuss the historical context, theological foundations, and key figures that shaped Baptist beliefs. The dialogue delves into the distinctions between Particular and General Baptists, the purpose of confessions, and the nature of God as articulated in the confessions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding Baptist heritage and its implications for contemporary faith.
2025-08-2347 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q33: Should Those Who Have Faith in Christ Seek Their Salvation Through Their Own Works, or Anywhere Else?Answer: No, they should not, as everything necessary to salvation is found in Christ. To seek salvation through good works is a denial that Christ is the only Redeemer and Savior.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Pastor Tim, Andrew Noble, and Dr. Jon...
2025-08-1416 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q32: What Do Justification and Sanctification Mean?Answer: Justification means our declared righteousness before God, made possible by Christ’s death and resurrection for us. Sanctification means our gradual, growing righteousness, made possible by the Spirit’s work in us.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Andrew Noble and Dr. Jon Clel...
2025-08-0615 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q31: What Do We Believe by True Faith?Answer: Everything taught to us in the gospel. The Apostles’ Creed expresses what we believe in these words: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he will come to judge th...
2025-07-3015 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsResting in the Shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91) - July 27, 2025Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Jon Cleland, July 27, 2025. Resting in the Shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91).This Sunday, we will be continuing our Summer in the Psalms series as we look at Psalm 91. This psalm expresses our trust in God for His protection in our lives. The psalm tells us that those who “rest in the shadow of the Almighty,” those who find their refuge and fortress in God, are those whom God will protect from danger.Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/ad3b3752-640b-420c-9511-cf4d80b9d7...
2025-07-2729 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q30: What is Faith in Jesus Christ?Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ is acknowledging the truth of everything that God has revealed in his Word, trusting in him, and also receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week...
2025-07-2314 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q29: How Can We Be Saved?Answer: Only by faith in Jesus Christ and in his substitutionary atoning death on the cross; so even though we are guilty of having disobeyed God and are still inclined to all evil, nevertheless, God, without any merit of our own but only by pure grace, imputes to us the perfect righteous- ness of Christ when we repent and believe in him.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode...
2025-07-1715 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q28: What Happens After Death to Those Not United to Christ by Faith?Answer: At the day of judgment they will receive the fearful but just sentence of condemnation pronounced against them. They will be cast out from the favorable presence of God, into hell, to be justly and grievously punished, forever.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it...
2025-07-0915 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsJesus, Son of God, King (Psalm 2) - July 6, 2025Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Jon Cleland, July 6, 2025. Jesus, Son of God, King (Psalm 2).This Sunday, we will be starting our Summer in the Psalms series. We will be looking at Psalm 2. This Psalm helps us to see that God is in control over all things and that He has set His Son in place as King. While David and those who followed him were kings, they did not live up to the fullness of Psalm 2. Such a fulfillment only comes as we see Psalm 2 in light of the person and work of Jesus...
2025-07-0730 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q27: Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ?Answer: No, only those who are elected by God and united to Christ by faith. Nevertheless God in his mercy demonstrates common grace even to those who are not elect, by restraining the effects of sin and enabling works of culture for human well-being.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind...
2025-07-0316 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q26: What Else Does Christ’s Death Redeem?Answer: Christ’s death is the beginning of the redemption and renewal of every part of fallen creation, as he powerfully directs all things for his own glory and creation’s good.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Andrew Noble, Jon Cleland, and Tim Mudd...
2025-06-2615 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q25: Does Christ’s Death Mean All Our Sins Can Be Forgiven?Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God graciously imputes Christ’s righteousness to us as if it were our own and will remember our sins no more.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Andrew Nobl...
2025-06-1915 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q24: Why Was it Necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to Die?Answer: That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that he would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Micah Sauder...
2025-06-1114 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q23: Why Must the Redeemer Be Truly God?Answer: That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that he would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (this week, it was Micah Sauder...
2025-06-0414 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q22: Why Must the Redeemer Be Truly Human?Answer: That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin; and also that he might sympathize with our weaknesses.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Andrew Noble, and Jon Cleland) please visit https://www...
2025-05-2815 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q21: What Sort of Redeemer is Needed to Bring Us Back to God?Answer: One who is truly human and also truly God.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Andrew Noble, and Jon Cleland) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides...
2025-05-2114 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q20: Who is the Redeemer?Answer: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, in whom God became man and bore the penalty for sin himself.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde and Jon Cleland) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more...
2025-05-1514 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q19: Is There Any Way to Escape Punishment and Be Brought Back into God’s Favor?Answer: Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch...
2025-05-0813 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q18: Will God Allow Our Disobedience and Idolatry To Go Unpunished?Answer: No, every sin is against the sovereignty, holiness, and goodness of God, and against his righteous law, and God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them in his just judgment both in this life, and in the life to come.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind...
2025-04-3015 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q17: What is Idolatry?Answer: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism...
2025-04-2315 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q16: What is Sin?Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law—resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mu...
2025-04-1615 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?Answer: That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior. The law also teaches and exhorts us to live a life worthy of our Savior.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this...
2025-04-0915 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q14. Did God Create Us Unable to Keep His Law?Answer: No, but because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, all of creation is fallen; we are all born in sin and guilt, corrupt in our nature and unable to keep God’s law.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, an...
2025-04-0215 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q13: Can Anyone Keep the Law of God Perfectly?Answer: Since the fall, no mere human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly, but consistently breaks it in thought, word, and deed.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To...
2025-03-2615 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q12: What Does God Require in the Ninth and Tenth Commandments?Answer: Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us.Dr. Dave Barker continues to join us for these episodes on the Ten Commandments. Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, a...
2025-03-1917 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q11: What Does God Require in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Commandments?Answer: Sixth, that we do not hurt, or hate, or be hostile to our neighbor, but be patient and peaceful, pursuing even our enemies with love. Seventh, that we abstain from sexual immorality and live purely and faithfully, whether in marriage or in single life, avoiding all impure actions, looks, words, thoughts, or desires, and whatever might lead to them. Eighth, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else, nor withhold any good from someone we might benefit.Dr. Dave Barker continues to join us for these episodes on the T...
2025-03-1415 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q10: What Does God Require in the Fourth and Fifth Commandments?Answer: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love and honor our father and our mother, submitting to their godly discipline and direction.Dr. Dave Barker continues to join us for these episodes on the Ten Commandments. Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid d...
2025-03-0515 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q9: What Does God Require in the First, Second, and Third Commandments?Answer: First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works.Dr. Dave Barker join us on this episode.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To...
2025-02-2615 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q8: What is the Law of God Stated in the Ten Commandments?Answer: You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below—you shall not bow down to them or worship them. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet.Dr. Dave Ba...
2025-02-1914 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q7: What Does the Law of God Require?Answer: Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done.Dr. Dave Barker returns to join us on this episode.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more...
2025-02-1214 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q6: How Can We Glorify God?This week: How Can We Glorify God?Answer: We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/
2025-02-0516 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q5: What Else Did God Create?This week: What Else Did God Create?Answer: God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www...
2025-01-2914 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsJesus -- The God-Man (Mark 1:21-45) - January 26, 2025Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Jon Cleland, January 26, 2025. Jesus -- The God-Man (Mark 1:21-45).Who is Jesus? And how does who Jesus is shape how we should respond to Him? Early in Mark’s Gospel, the people around Him routinely misunderstand who He is. They accept Him as a good teacher and even one who can do miracles, but they do not recognize Him as God. This Sunday’s message will explore how Mark 1:21-45 points to the reality that Jesus is both fully God and fully Man, regardless if anyone realizes it or not...
2025-01-2636 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q4: How and Why Did God Create Us?This week: How and Why Did God Create Us?Answer: God created us male and female in his own image to know him, love him, live with him, and glorify him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to his glory.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview...
2025-01-2215 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q3: How Many Persons Are There in God?This week: How Many Persons Are There in God?Answer: There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast...
2025-01-1514 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q2: What is God?This week: What is God?Answer: God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine in the midst of daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, a...
2025-01-0816 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)Q1: What Is Our Only Hope in Life and Death?Today's episode has the following Question and Answer:What Is Our Only Hope in Life and Death?That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine in the midst of daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church...
2025-01-0115 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsA Psalm of Repentance (Psalm 32) - August 25, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Jon Cleland, August 25, 2024. A Psalm of Repentance (Psalm 32).This Sunday, as a part of our Summer in the Psalms series, we will be looking at Psalm 32. This Psalm contrasts the way of the repentant with the way of the unrepentant. It calls us to find our forgiveness, direction, and joy in God alone.Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/5658b40f-9c9f-4ddc-979a-0be0b7ee0b3e.pdf?rdr=true
2024-08-2635 min
Thinking About It (Grandview Church)The History of Heritage College & Seminary with Jon Cleland (part two)This is part two of our conversation with Jonathan Cleland. He is the co-author of the recent book, "A Priceless Heritage: A history of Heritage College and Seminary in three essays." He is a Ph.D. Candidate in Historical Theology and adjunct professor at Heritage.He joins us today to discuss the history of the school prior to it becoming Heritage College & Seminary.Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think...
2024-02-2715 minThinking About It (Grandview Church)The History of Heritage College & Seminary with Jon ClelandJonathan Cleland is the co-author of the recent book, "A Priceless Heritage: A history of Heritage College and Seminary in three essays." He is a Ph.D. Candidate in Historical Theology and adjunct professor at Heritage.He joins us today to discuss the history of the school prior to it becoming Heritage College & Seminary.Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The...
2024-02-1614 min
Music from the Goddess' VaultRevisiting the Racism in Paganism Episode of 2017What it's All About:In this revisit, I’m going back into a significant topic that you, my dedicated listeners, selected in last month's poll: Racism in Paganism. Join me as I reexamine the complex issues surrounding this topic and discuss the steps we can take to address racism within the pagan community. Our call to action remains as vital as ever: let's keep the dialogue open, promote inclusivity, and work towards a more harmonious and respectful pagan community. Together, we can continue to confront and overcome racism within our ranks and make a lasting impact....
2023-11-181h 01
History of Sex » EpisodesWere Lakota Women Slaves to their Husbands? – Sex on the Great Plains19th-century writers called Lakota women virtually enslaved to their husbands, but were they? Or were they skilled artisans, valued by the community, and empowered within their marriages? It turns out the working woman of the modern West owes much to the skilled craftswoman of the Great Plains.
Special thanks to Dr. Jon Cleland Host for help in the preparation of this episode. Episode theme music courtesy of the The Eagle and the Raven Band, featuring Ki' Earth Spirit.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/btnewberg. Research, writing, editing, and production...
2022-08-0100 minThe History of SexWere Lakota Women Slaves to their Husbands? – Sex on the Great Plains19th-century writers called Lakota women virtually enslaved to their husbands, but were they? Or were they skilled artisans, valued by the community, and empowered within their marriages? It turns out the working woman of the modern West owes much to the skilled craftswoman of the Great Plains.
Special thanks to Dr. Jon Cleland Host for help in the preparation of this episode. Episode theme music courtesy of the The Eagle and the Raven Band, featuring Ki' Earth Spirit.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/btnewberg. Research, writing, editing, and production...
2022-08-0100 min
The History of SexWere Lakota Women Slaves to their Husbands? - Sex on the Great Plains19th-century writers called Lakota women virtually enslaved to their husbands, but were they? Or were they skilled artisans, valued by the community, and empowered within their marriages? It turns out the working woman of the modern West owes much to the skilled craftswoman of the Great Plains.
Special thanks to Dr. Jon Cleland Host for help in the preparation of this episode. Episode theme music courtesy of the The Eagle and the Raven Band, featuring Ki' Earth Spirit.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/btnewberg...
2022-08-0136 min
History of Sex » EpisodesHow the Lakota Became Cowboys – Sex on the Great PlainsAfter hunting bison for centuries, the Lakota suddenly switched to cattle in the late 19th century. Why did they hunt cattle? Why was it crucial to maintaining the gender norms of Lakota men, women, and those Two-Spirit folk called the winkte? And why was the cattle hunt their last best hope for survival?
Special thanks to Dr. Jeff Means, Dr. Jon Cleland Host, and Neil McKay for help in the preparation of this series. Episode theme music courtesy of the Battling Sioux Singers.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/btnewberg...
2022-06-0600 minThe History of SexHow the Lakota Became Cowboys – Sex on the Great PlainsAfter hunting bison for centuries, the Lakota suddenly switched to cattle in the late 19th century. Why did they hunt cattle? Why was it crucial to maintaining the gender norms of Lakota men, women, and those Two-Spirit folk called the winkte? And why was the cattle hunt their last best hope for survival?
Special thanks to Dr. Jeff Means, Dr. Jon Cleland Host, and Neil McKay for help in the preparation of this series. Episode theme music courtesy of the Battling Sioux Singers.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/btnewberg...
2022-06-0600 min
The History of SexHow the Lakota Became Cowboys - Sex on the Great PlainsAfter hunting bison for centuries, the Lakota suddenly switched to cattle in the late 19th century. Why did they hunt cattle? Why was it crucial to maintaining the gender norms of Lakota men, women, and those Two-Spirit folk called the winkte? And why was the cattle hunt their last best hope for survival?
Special thanks to Dr. Jeff Means, Dr. Jon Cleland Host, and Neil McKay for help in the preparation of this series. Episode theme music courtesy of the Battling Sioux Singers.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bt...
2022-06-0647 min
Music from the Goddess' VaultMusic From The Goddess' Vault Podcast: Racism EpisodeThis subject is a very serious one. It's not just about people discriminating against Pagans. There is a heathen coven out there that is making the rest of us look bad. Not all Pagans or Heathens are Racist. I talk about this group and my own personal reason for this episode. I have to apologize for a couple of mistakes that I have made. First the sound quality: I do get angry with racists, so that's why the sound quality is uneven. Second, by the time that most of you hear this, it's already October and the 61st Anniversary of...
2017-09-3053 min
God Geeks4/29/2016 – Crux Theologorum and the Return of Game of ThromesThis week Bill and James discuss the Crux Theologorum (nothing to do with Harry Potter). Speaking of questions that can’t be answered, Game of Thrones is back and all of your questions about Jon Snow will be answered. (Actually none are answered.)
2016-04-2928 minGod Geeks4/29/2016 – Crux Theologorum and the Return of Game of ThromesThis week Bill and James discuss the Crux Theologorum (nothing to do with Harry Potter). Speaking of questions that can’t be answered, Game of Thrones is back and all of your questions about Jon Snow will be answered. (Actually none are answered.)
2016-04-2928 min