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A Faith Worth Thinking AboutA Faith Worth Thinking AboutThis is an update on the podcast as we transition from Bedard on Discipleship to A Faith Worth Thinking About.Visit me at my website.Check out my YouTube channel.Visit my online store.Support me through Patreon.2025-03-2102 min
Confessions of a Christian BloggerFrom Coasting to Captivating: How to Reignite Engagement with Your Blog and YouTube ChannelIn this episode of Confessions of a Christian Blogger, Stephen Bedard shares his journey of realizing that his content had become stagnant, despite consistent output. He explores how refocusing on audience interests—by engaging with trending topics and answering real questions—helped him regain traction. Learn key lessons on balancing quality with quantity and how to create content that truly connects. Plus, get a practical challenge to apply these insights to your own content creation!
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The Possibility-Action Network PodcastEpisode 166, ENERGY HEALING with Natalie BedardIntroducing Natalie “NatNat” Bedard, a beacon of resilience and empowerment. In 2019, she founded Lift OneSelf, offering profound energy healing services. Despite grappling with a life-threatening illness and single parenthood to three boys, Natalie is a steadfast mentor on the journey of self-discovery and healing. With her profound understanding of the nervous system, she specializes in unraveling emotional blockages and reigniting intuitive connections. Natalie’s
trauma-competent approach is truly transformative. She guides individuals to embrace their fullest potential through small, actionable steps toward growth and transformation. It’s about empowering people to navigate their healing
journey with compassion, resilience, and a deep u...2025-01-2246 minConfessions of a Christian BloggerWhy Promoting Other People’s Content Matters (And How It Builds Trust)In this brief but impactful episode of Confessions of a Christian Blogger, Stephen Bedard shares insights on a counterintuitive yet vital principle of social media marketing: promoting other people’s content. While it might feel unnatural for bloggers—Christian or not—to share content that doesn’t directly lead to their own platforms, Stephen explains how this approach builds trust with your audience and strengthens your online presence. He also reflects on the common mistake many Christian bloggers make: writing quality posts but neglecting essential promotion practices.
Stephen offers practical tools like Buffer (www.buffer.com) to curate an...2025-01-2004 minConfessions of a Christian BloggerFaithful Blogging: My Journey to Revitalize and InspireIn this episode, Stephen Bedard shares his journey as a faith-based blogger navigating the challenges of a rapidly changing blogging landscape. He reflects on his struggles with declining views, limited resources, and the difficulty of monetization, while committing to revitalizing his blog and sharing his experiences in real-time. This podcast offers an honest, Christian perspective on blogging, inviting listeners to join him on this journey of experimentation, learning, and perseverance.
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The Second World War41 - Operation Barbarossa: Part ThreeIt is October and November of 1941. The weather is getting colder and only so much can be done before General Winter makes his appearance. Can the Germans make it to Moscow? In this episode, we look at Operation Typhoon and Germany's attempt to gain a major victory while they still have time.
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Disability Comes to ChurchWelcome to the Disability Comes to Church PodcastMy name is Stephen Bedard and I would like to welcome you to the Disability Comes to Church Podcast. This is an attempt to make meaningful connections between the disability community and churches. In this episode, I explain a bit of my background and why I want to create this podcast. I hope you will join me on this journey.
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A Faith Worth Thinking AboutWhat is the Role of Christian Apologetics?There has been a huge renaissance in Christian apologetics, ranging from the scholar to the pastor to the layperson. But what is the role of the Christian apologist? What should be their goal? I discuss this in this episode based on a video I recorded.
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Voices on the JourneyStephen Bedard: Autism and the ChurchDr. Stephen Bedard is co-pastor at Brookfield Baptist Church in Brookfield, NS. He has a Doctor of Ministry from Acadia Divinity College where he researched ways that congregations can be welcoming and inclusive of people with disabilities. He is the author of the book How to Make Your Church Autism-Friendly. He is married to Amanda and has five children, two of whom have autism.2023-02-1658 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutWhat is Happening With the Christian Church?In the past number of months, we have heard some terrible stories by such prominent pastors as Bruxy Cavey, John MacArthur, and Brian Houston. What is going on? Is there even a way to stop such abuse? In this episode, I vent my frustration.
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2023-01-1712 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutBruxy Cavey, Adultery, and AbuseAfter allegations against Bruxy Cavey, the investigation has been completed. But was this "just an affair"? When a pastor (any pastor) gets involved with a person they are ministering to, it is more than adultery. We look at this difficult topic in this episode.
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2022-12-2909 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutPerson-First or Identity-First Language?When we talk about disabilities, should we use person-first or identity-first language? That is, should we refer to "people with disabilities" or "disabled people"? In this episode, we look at this topic.
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Please support this podcast through Patreon.2022-12-2308 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutThoughts on DeconstructionThere is a lot of talk within the church about deconstruction. Some see this as one of the greatest threats to the church. But is it? What is deconstruction and is it always bad? That is what we look at in this episode of the podcast.
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2022-12-1711 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutShould We Talk About Leaders Who Fall?Mark Driscoll, James MacDonald, Bill Hybels, Ravi Zacharias, Bruxy Cavey. There is no lack of examples of once respected Christian leaders who have now been discredited based on their behaviour. Should we be talking about what happened? Or should we ignore these examples to avoid tarnishing the Church's reputation? That is what we will look at in this episode.
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Support this podcast through Patreon.2022-09-2306 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutThoughts on Bruxy CaveyThis episode is from a video I recorded right when the reports of Bruxy Cavey's sexual abuse first came out. More details have been released since I first recorded this. It is heartbreaking to see such abuse taking place in the Church and to see the fall of such a respected pastor.
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Please visit me at Disability Comes to Church.2022-08-1905 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutIs Jesus the Archangel Michael?Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is the Archangel Michael. Why do they believe that and is there any biblical support? That's what we look at in this episode.
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Support this podcast through Patreon.2022-07-1314 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutWas J.R.R. Tolkien a Racist?In the books by J.R.R. Tolkien set in Middle-earth, there seem to be "good" races such as elves and hobbits and "bad" races" such as orcs and trolls. Does this reflect racism on Tolkien's part? That's what we look at in this episode of the podcast.
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The Second World War29 - The Siege of MaltaThe Italians failed to take Malta. Could the Germans do better? They needed to neutralize this island to allow supplies to reach North Africa. However, the British stubbornly held onto Malta and frustrated the plans of the Axis.
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Buy Grow SellEP49 From $400K to $50M: Stephen Hunt on Building a Pub EmpireWhat started as a family business in Australia’s local pub scene turned into a multi-branded private equity firm with 250+ employees and a 7-venue portfolio. Stephen Hunt is the founder of Hunt Hospitality, and buying, flipping and selling pubs is his passion.
Tune in and learn how he started with a $400K investment and turned that into $50M through a strategy of innovation and acquisition, including executing multimillion-dollar deals, all the while still fostering deep roots in the communities in which he operated.
His structured approach to acquisitions is transferrable across every industry, and you will leave with a thirst fo...2022-06-0652 min
A Faith Worth Thinking AboutIs the COVID-19 Vaccine the Mark of the Beast?People have different views of the COVID-19 vaccines. One of those views is that it is the mark of the beast from Revelation. Is there any support for that? That's what we look at in this episode.
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A Faith Worth Thinking AboutWhat is the Difference Between a Speech and a Sermon?Is a sermon just a speech about religion or is there a difference? In this episode we look at the difference between a speech and a sermon.
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If you have a business, you need a website. What’s the best way to get a website up and running? Choose a website hosting company that makes it simple, like Pair Networks. Pair has over 20 years of experience managing the entire di...2022-02-1710 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutChristians and Rock MusicWhen I started attending church again regularly in my early 20s, the church I attended was very concerned about one particular thing: rock music. Poverty and mental illness were not on their radar but rock music was. I even attended an old fashion record burning event. What should Christians think about rock music? That's what I talk about in this episode.
Please support this podcast through Patreon.2022-01-2916 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutThoughts on Getting a Doctor of Ministry DegreeI recently graduated from Acadia Divinity College with a Doctor of Ministry degree. In this episode, I take some time to reflect on that experience. Please visit me at my website.2022-01-1910 minThe Second World War24 - Italy Goes For EgyptItaly was able to take British Somaliland. Could they duplicate that success with Egypt? They would soon find that Britain was much more motivated to hold onto Egypt. For more resources, please visit my website.
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The Second World War22 - Italy Gets in the GameSo far we have been focusing on Germany but what about Italy? Mussolini still intended to build his empire. A logical place to start was British Somaliland, especially with the defeat of Britain's allies, the French.
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2021-10-0711 minThe Second World War19 - The Miracle of DunkirkWith almost a quarter of a million British troops stranded at Dunkirk, the majority of Britain's land forces, it looked like there was no hope. But then something happened. In this episode, we look at the miracle of Dunkirk, the amazing rescue that was both terrifying and inspiring.
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A Faith Worth Thinking AboutIs the Bible Inerrant?Does the Bible contain any errors? What would an error even look like? We discuss this divisive issue in this episode.
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2021-03-1812 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutThe Real Victims of Ravi ZachariasMany people have been affected by the fall of Ravi Zacharias. This includes many aspiring Christian apologists who looked up to Zacharias and have lost a hero. But who are the real victims of Ravi Zacharias. That si what we will look at in this episode.
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You can support this podcast through Patreon or by downloading a FREE audiobook with a FREE trial of Aud...2021-02-0632 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutIs Ravi Zacharias Like King David?Some biblical figures, such as King David, committed serious sins and yet we still learn from their writings. Is this a comparable situation to recent examples of Christian leaders who have had moral failings?
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Recommended book: No Longer Jews
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Some of Clare's books:
The Woman Who Saved the Children: A Biography of Eglantyne Jebb: Founder of Save the Children
The Spy Who Loved: The Secrets and Lives of Christine Granville
The Women Who Flew for Hitler: A True Story of Soaring Ambition and Searing Rivalry
2020-07-1831 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutThe Church and Mental HealthThe church has not always done a good job of supporting people with mental illness. For some, mental health is still an uncomfortable topic. In this episode, I talk to Rev. Deane Proctor, a mental health advocate, who can help us to further the conversation.
Please note that this episode was originally recorded and published in 2016.
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This episode contains my reflections but not the final answer. For more resources, go to this page. I also recommend the book Four Views on Creation, Evolution and Intelligent Design.
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2020-07-1519 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutWhen Was the War in Heaven?Revelation speaks of a war in heaven between Michael and his angels and the dragon and his angels. But when will or does this happen? Is it before the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis or is it in the End-times? Or could it be at some other time?
Please note that the audio from this podcast comes from a video on my YouTube channel.
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I also wrote a blog post on this topic that you can find here.
I mention in the episode that I am doing my DMin at Acadia Divinity College, which I highly recommend.
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The book that Dallas recommends in the interview is Gutsy: (Mis)Adventures in Canadian Church Planting by Jared Siebert. (USA) (Canada)
The recommended audiobook for this episode is Canoeing the Mountains:Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod Bolsinger. You can download this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial of Audible.2020-02-1626 minThe Second World War12 - The First Month of the WarIn this episode, we look at the events of the first month of the Second World War. We take a snapshot of September 1939 and see the seeds for much of what would happen throughout the rest of the war.
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Quintin's Close-UpsEXCLUSIVE- Stephen Bedard InterviewFor the past 3 years, Stephen Bedard has been the president and CEO of the iconic Gaillard Center in downtown Charleston.There's a lot of exciting things happening there. I speak exclusively with Stephen for this edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."2019-11-0517 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutConfessions of a 50 Year OldI have just turned 50 and so I thought I would take some time to share a little about my story, where I have come from and where I currently am. Unfortunately, I had a few sound issues in this episode but the majority is just fine.
Please also check out:
Top Fifty For Fifty
Reflections on Turning Fifty
My Recommended Audiobook
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, Mere Christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide.
...2019-09-0224 minThe Second World War11 - And So It BeginsThe beginning of the Second World War is generally understood as being at the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany in September, 1939. Hitler created an excuse for invading and unleashed his forces on an outdated Polish army. Even knowing that Britain and France would not accept this, Hitler took this step, confident in the weakness of his enemies and the protection of his non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union.
The world would never be the same.
My recommended audiobook is:
The Nazi Invasion of Poland: The History of the Campaign That Started World...2019-06-0514 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutAt the Intersection of Theology and DisabilityTwo of biggest interests that I have are theology and disability. Thankfully these two topics do intersect. When I wanted to talk about this, I knew exactly who I wanted to chat with. Keith Dow is the Manager of Organizational and Spiritual Life at Christian Horizons. In addition to working on the front lines of disability ministry, Keith is also doing his PhD in theology. I have come to really respect and appreciate Keith's thoughtful reflections on the intersection of theology and disabilities. I think you will enjoy our conversation. You might also be interested in this text interview...2019-04-2829 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutThe Metanarratives of Christianity and IslamI recently had the opportunity to talk with Duane Alexander Miller, author of Two Stories of Everything. This is a book that I really appreciated and you can read my review here.
Duane is a scholar and a pastor who really has a heart for Muslims. Our discussion will interest people who are interested in the academic study of Islam but also those who want to better be able to share Jesus with them.
Duane recommended the following books in the podcast:
The Call of the Minaret by Kenneth Cragg
Sharing Jesus with Muslims i...2019-04-1227 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutInterview With Wesley Huff on Faith and ApologeticsI recently had the opportunity to talk to Wesley Huff, a fellow Canadian apologist, about his faith journey and current ministry. Wes ministers on campus with Power to Change and is also a doctoral student at the University of Toronto. Make sure to check out his blog.
Wes has an amazing testimony, including a healing from paralysis. But is faith is not just based on experience. Wes is a deep thinker, whoo is especially interested in New Testament studies. I think you will enjoy our conversation.
Wes recommended the following books:
Saving Truth: Finding...2019-04-0850 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutPhilosophy: Who Needs It?In this episode, I have a conversation with Jason Crowder. Jason describes himself as "an academic, an author, a Christian Hedonist, a husband, a mentor, a philosopher, a philosophical theologian, and a theologian." He is the author of Philosophy, Who Needs It?
In this interview, we discuss the role of philosophy for the Christian. Despite what some people fear, philosophy is our friend and not our enemy. I think you will enjoy our discussion.
My recommend audiobook is:
Where the Conflict Really Lies by Alvin Plantinga
This audiobook is a long-awaited ma...2019-03-2622 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutPositively Powerless: An Interview With L.L. MartinThere is power in positive thinking. Or is there? Is the positive thinking movement harmless or are there some connections to some dangerous ideas? In this episode, I interview L.L. Martin about her new book, Positively Powerless, where she goes into the background of the movement and offers some warnings.
Purchase a copy of L.L. Martin's Positively Powerless (USA) (Canada)Visit her blog, Enough Light My recommended audiobook for this episode is A History of Christian Apologetics: Defending the Gospel Through the Centuries by John Warwick Montgomery. Get this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial...2019-03-2013 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutAn Interview With Ron Sandison on AutismIn this episode of the podcast, I talk to Ron Sandison about the topic of autism. Ron not only has autism himself, he also is an autism advocate. You can find out more about him at his website Spectrum Inclusion. Ron is also the author of A Parent's Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom. My recommended audiobook for this episode is: The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin The Autistic Brain is the first book by Temple Grandin that will be neither a memoir nor a book on animals. As always, Temple's ability to cut th...2019-03-1727 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutAutism Awareness: 3 Areas For ImprovementApril is Autism Awareness Month. Autism awareness has come a long way in the past few decades. More people than ever before are aware of autism. But there is more to be done.
In this episode, I look at these three points:
Autism is a spectrum.
People with autism have empathy.
Don't judge people with autism based on what you see on the outside.
2019-03-1205 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutInterview With Andrew Walsh on Theistic EvolutionFaithful Christians have a variety of views on the origins of life and the age of the earth. One of these views is theistic evolution. Dr. Andrew Walsh shares with us his understanding of evolution and how that fits with his faith.
Recommended Links:Emerging Scholars BlogBioLogos Recommended Books:Quantum Physics and Theology by John Polkinghorne (USA) (Canada)Language of God by Francis Collins (USA) (Canada)2019-03-0920 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutAn Interview With Paul Franks on Apologetics and PhilosophyFor the last six years, I have been teaching at Tyndale University College as a sessional lecture, mainly in the area of the New Testament. I have really come to appreciate this school. Somewhere in there, I met Dr. Paul Franks. I happened to have been at Tyndale for a week of autism camp with my son and Andy Bannister was giving a guest lecture in the Christian Apologetics class taught by Paul. From that time, I have bumped into Paul and his colleague Rich Davis a number of times.
Tyndale University College has recently announced a...2019-03-0723 minA Faith Worth Thinking AboutAn Interview With Darryl Dash on Church Leadership In this episode, I have the opportunity to talk with Darryl Dash. Darryl is the founding pastor of Liberty Grace Church in Toronto. We had a great conversation about what ministry looks like and his passion for church planting. I encourage you to check out Darryl's website: Dashhouse. The book Darryl recommends is The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus by Zack Eswine (USA) (Canada) My recommended audiobook is: The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives by Dallas Willard. Get this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial of Aud...2019-03-0620 minThe Second World War10 - Japan and Italy at the Dawn of the Second World WarThe Second World War really starts with the German invasion of Poland. But what were Japan and Italy up to as Germany was preparing to invade? This episode looks at what was happening in China and Ethiopia in the mid to late 1930s.2019-02-2114 minThe Second World War9 - Hitler and Stalin: A Match Made in HellCan we think of two greater monsters of the 20th century than that of Hitler and Stalin. Although the Second World War ended with them as bitter enemies, it began with them in cooperation. This episode looks at what led to the nonaggression pact.2018-11-1512 minThe Second World War8 - The Munich AgreementThe German invasion of Czechoslovakia was a turning point in Hitler's acts of aggression. This was the necessary step to transition from annexing fellow Germans in Austria to invading the non-German Poland, thus starting the Second World War.2018-08-2112 min
The Second World War7 – The Rape of AustriaAlthough the Second World War really begins with the invasion of Poland, Germany’s expansion began earlier with the annexation of Austria. This event, which Churchill described as “the rape of Austria,” was the first real glimpse of what Hitler intended for Eur2018-04-1709 min
The Second World War6 – The Spanish Civil WarBetween the First World War and the Second World War, there was another conflict that greatly impacted Europe. This was the Spanish Civil War. Although technically this was just a civil war between the Republicans and Nationalists, unofficially many of the nations that participated in the Second World War, were involved in the Spanish Civil War, at least unofficially. Hitler especially took advantage of this opportunity to perfect the strategies that he would use in the Second World War.
My recommendation for an audio book is Hell and Good Company: The Spanish Civil War and the World I...2018-03-2009 min
The Second World War5 – Interview With Travis Dow on the German ContextWhen it comes to history, context is everything. Thankfully, we are blessed with great historical resources, including the German background. In this episode, I talk to Travis Dow, the host of the History of Germany podcast (and many more). We discuss some of what was happening in Germany between the wars, including attitudes toward communism and Judaism (make sure to listen to his episode on antisemitism). I’m always amazed at how much knowledge Travis has over such a wide span of German history.
I would encourage you to check out Travis at his website and start li...2018-02-2744 min
The Second World War4 – The War That Didn’t End All WarsIt is difficult to understand the Second World War without some concept of the First World War. Many of the seeds of what happened in 1939-1945 were planted in 1914-1918. Even some of the battles were fought on the same land by the same countries led by leaders who were in both wars.
This episode provides a very broad outline of the major events of the First World War. For more details, my recommendation is Barbara Tuchman’s The Guns of August. You can get it as an audiobook and support this podcast at Audible.2018-02-1511 min
The Second World War3 – Setting the Stage: The AlliesLast time we looked at the countries that made up the Axis powers. This time we look at the Allies. The Allies are much more than just Britain, United States and the Soviet Union, even if they are considered “the Big Three.”
Understanding the position these countries were in at the start of the war prepares us for what comes next. These countries, many of which had almost nothing in common, were coming together to fight their common enemies.
I mention the China History podcast in this episode. You can find it here.
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The Second World War2 – Setting the Stage: The Axis PowersIn this episode, we begin to set the stage by looking at the Axis powers. What was happening in German, Italy and Japan at the time and who were their leaders? You may be surprised by how much these nations had in common and yet were different. Did you know that these nations were not on the same side in the First World War? Did you know that other countries beyond these three were part of the Axis? Find out these things in more in this episode.
A recommend resource is Travis Dow’s History of Germany Po...2018-01-1809 min
The Second World War1 – Introduction to the PodcastIn this first episode, I share a little about myself and the direction of this podcast. In the episode, I mention the podcast by Ray Harris, Jr. You can find the History of WWII Podcast here. You should really check it out, it is quite good. However, I intend for my podcast to be somewhat different, reflecting my personality and interests.
I hope that you will journey with me as we look at the Second World War and all of the events surrounding it. You can find out more about me at my main website.2018-01-0903 min
Apologetics 315 InterviewsStephen Bedard InterviewToday's interview is with Stephen Bedard, pastor of Woodford Baptist Church and First Baptist Church Meaford, Ontario. He talks about his background, influences, his book Unmasking the Pagan Christ, responding to the notion that "Jesus never existed," his upcoming book responding to the Jehovah's Witness publication What Does the Bible Really Say?, the apologetics of JWs, the Hope's Reason Apologetics Journal and podcast, advice to pastors on creating an apologetic culture within the church, articulating the Gospel, apologetics and raising children, and more.2011-06-0633 min
Apologetics 315 PodcastStephen Bedard InterviewToday's interview is with Stephen Bedard, pastor of Woodford Baptist Church and First Baptist Church Meaford, Ontario. He talks about his background, influences, his book Unmasking the Pagan Christ, responding to the notion that "Jesus never existed," his upcoming book responding to the Jehovah's Witness publication What Does the Bible Really Say?, the apologetics of JWs, the Hope's Reason Apologetics Journal and podcast, advice to pastors on creating an apologetic culture within the church, articulating the Gospel, apologetics and raising children, and more.2011-06-0633 min