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Scripture Untangled

A Christianity and Religion & Spirituality podcast

About the show

We know that the Bible can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even hard to believe. Scripture Untangled brings you interviews with culture leaders, leaders in ministry, and Bible thinkers to inspire you to dive into the Bible and understand it. Influential voices from across Canada and beyond, share both the impact of Scripture in their own lives, as well as how they have honestly wrestled with big and important questions of faith in Christ and the contents of Scripture. Join us on this journey as we untangle Scripture, together! Subscribe and share today.

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S14 Ep10 | Carolyn Steeves | How Do You Hear God in a Noisy World?

Nov 10, 2026 39 min

Lead pastor of The Journey Church, Rev. Carolyn Steeves joins CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling in this episode of Scripture Untangled. Together they explore how Scripture, prayer, discipleship, and authentic community can help the next generation encounter God. Carolyn also shares her own story - a journey of calling, leadership and learning to trust God through Sabbath, silence and rest. In this episode, Carolyn and Andrew discuss: How Carolyn's calling developed gradually through serving, preaching, leadership and affirmation from the Christian community. The challenges young people face: isolation, social media, algorithms, screens and the pressures of contemporary culture. Why Carolyn's church is emphasizing discipleship, spiritual disciplines, device-free community and going through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Finding a Healthy Rhythm of Work and Rest: why Sabbath and spiritual retreat are essential practices rather than luxuries in a busy life. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep10 ===== Rev. Carolyn Steeves serves as the Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, Moncton, New Brunswick, guiding the team and church family with wisdom and care. With over a decade of ministry experience, she brings strong leadership and a deep heart for the local church. Carolyn was ordained at TJC in 2014, holds a Bachelor of Theology from Acadia Divinity College, and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Ministry. She oversees the staff team and is actively involved in broader church leadership across the CBAC (Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada.) https://www.onthejourney.ca/ Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

S14 Ep09 | John Pellowe | How Do You Know Where God is Leading You?

Nov 3, 2026 41 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling speaks with Rev. Dr. John Pellowe, CEO of Canadian Centre for Christian Charities, exploring faith, Scripture, Christian leadership, and learning to listen to the Holy Spirit. John shares how Scripture has shaped his faith, career, leadership, and everyday decisions, and why he believes our theology should influence the way we work and lead. In this episode, John and Andrew discuss: How John’s faith journey moved from awe of God to friendship with Jesus and learning to follow the Holy Spirit.Discerning God’s call and how an unexpected career path prepared him for Christian ministry and leadership.How Christian organizations can operate differently when Biblical theology, rather than secular practices, forms their foundation.A thought-provoking leadership question: If Jesus came to work in your organization, would He want to stay?Why the Bible is essential not only for Christian belief but also for practical, everyday decision-making.Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep9 ===== Serving CCCC and its members as CEO since 2003, John’s passion is to help Christian churches and agencies become increasingly exemplary, healthy, effective, and distinctively Christian ministries. He believes God’s blessings flow when theology drives strategy and organizational activity and when staff members enjoy a vibrant, daily, personal experience of God in the workplace. John loves bringing the Bible to life for people through his devotionals, which have been published by Scripture Union’s The Story, World Vision Canada (in a book), Impactus (in its daily devotional series), and CCCC (through 70 staff devotionals for CCCC members found in the God’s Workplace section of its website). John supports churches and other ministries through his books: The Church at Work, Serving as a Board Member, and The Board’s Most Important Relationship. In a book on charity law, he also docume...

S14 Ep08 | Fr. John Boutros: From Pediatric Surgery to Priesthood

Oct 27, 2026 37 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling sits down with Fr. John Boutros, a former pediatric surgeon who left medicine to become a Coptic Orthodox priest in downtown Toronto. Fr. John shares his remarkable journey of faith and calling, and what he has learned about surrendering every part of life to God. In this episode, John and Andrew discuss: Fr. John Boutros’ journey from pediatric surgeon to priest and why he came to see every opportunity in his life as a gift from God.The ancient Christian tradition of the Coptic Church.The assumption that God works slowly, and whether the real issue may be that sometimes our expectations are too focused on immediacy.The Christian conviction that every human being bears God's image and therefore deserves to be treated with profound dignity and love.How Christian life requires an ongoing, authentic encounter with Christ and a continual pursuit of holiness.Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep8 ===== Fr. John Boutros is a priest of a young downtown church in Toronto, Canada, St Moses & St Katherine Coptic Orthodox Church. Fr John met the girl of his dreams, Mary, and was married in 2011, and is now daddy to Anastasia, Zoë and Élise. Ordained in July 2012, he was previously a pediatric surgeon. Now, Fr John serves a wide-variety of urban dwellers, students, and young professionals. Fr John is equally passionate for the marginalized, the poor, and those who have no one. Being in a community of disciples of Jesus, steeped in ancient faith and Orthodoxy, rooted in Coptic heritage, we live to incarnate God’s love in a metropolitan setting. https://www.smsk.ca Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

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S14 Ep10 | Carolyn Steeves | How Do You Hear God in a Noisy World?

Nov 10, 2026 39 min

S14 Ep09 | John Pellowe | How Do You Know Where God is Leading You?

Nov 3, 2026 41 min

S14 Ep08 | Fr. John Boutros: From Pediatric Surgery to Priesthood

Oct 27, 2026 37 min

S14 Ep07 | Crystal Lavallee | How Can Christians Pursue Reconciliation?

Oct 20, 2026 50 min

How can Christians pursue reconciliation when extensive harm has been done in the name of Christianity? Métis storyteller Crystal Lavallee joins Joanna la Fleur to explore Indigenous identity, residential schools, forgiveness, healing and the power of listening. She shares how Indigenous elders and communities have challenged her understanding of faith and shown her why reconciliation begins with relationship. In this episode, Crystal and Joanna discuss: How discovering Crystal’s Métis heritage transformed her understanding of identity and belonging.The encounter with Jesus that made Crystal’s faith personal and sparked her love for Scripture.The painful legacy of residential schools and the harm done to Indigenous peoples in the name of Christianity.What Indigenous elders and leaders have taught her about God, healing and faith.How Christians can move beyond stereotypes and learn directly from First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep7 ===== Crystal Lavallee is the Founder and National Director of I Am Compelled, a charity passionate about empowering the next generation in remote Indigenous communities. She's a producer, storyteller, and adventurer who loves capturing stories of hope, healing, and resilience from Indigenous leaders across Canada. When she's not behind the camera or on the road, you'll probably find Crystal swimming in a lake, out on the water, or wandering the aisles of Winners (it's a bit of an obsession!). She recently expanded into voice-over work, completing a project for the State of Minnesota. Crystal is Métis-Greek, with family roots in Manitoba. She loves the words of Métis leader Louis Riel: "My people will sleep for one hundred years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back." Her life is also deeply shaped by her favourite Bible verse, Psalm 45:7. https://iamcompelled.ca/ Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear Go...

S14 Ep06 | John Lennox on Faith, Science & Truth

Oct 13, 2026 54 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Dr. John Lennox, President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, joins Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. They explore God, faith and science, the reliability of the Bible, the resurrection of Jesus, and what it means to follow Christ today. In this episode, John and Andrew discuss: John’s parents and how their authentic Christian faith shaped his understanding of God, Scripture and the dignity of every person. How John approaches Scripture thoughtfully and prayerfully, allowing God’s Word to speak before turning to arguments about its reliability. What makes Jesus Unique and why Christianity is not about earning God's acceptance, but receiving salvation through Jesus Christ by grace. John’s decades of engaging with prominent atheist thinkers and difficult questions, and why his confidence rests in God rather than his own credentials. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep6 ===== John Lennox is the President of the OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. John oversees the direction and the shape of OCCA as well as lecturing on several different issues from AI to the age-old question of God and science. John is an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University. He is an Emeritus Fellow of Green Templeton College, Oxford. In addition, he is also a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum. John has written a number of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity, among them: God and Stephen Hawking, a response to The Grand Design (2011 revised 2021), Gunning for God, on the new atheism (2011), Can Science Explain Everything? (2019), Where is God in a Coronavirus World? (2020), 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity (2021), and Cosmic Chemistry: Do God and Science Mix? (2021). Most recently, John has published his biblical exposition: Friend of God: The Inspiration of Abraham in an Age of Doubt. John’s work seeks to bridge the gap be...

S14 Ep05 | Finu Iype | How Can Christians Reach a Changing Canada?

Oct 6, 2026 40 min

Pastor Finu Iype, Senior Pastor of Village Church, Vancouver, joins Lorna Dueck to share his remarkable journey from Bahrain to Canada and his passion for reaching people with the Gospel. They explore evangelism, multicultural Christianity, the future of the Church in Canada, and how prayer, fasting and Scripture shape Finu’s faith. In this episode, Finu and Lorna discuss: How Christians have an opportunity to develop new friendships with people coming from around the world and welcome them into our Christian communities.Loving people, sharing life and meals, building relationships, and faithfully sharing the Gospel.Could second-generation Christians reshape the Church in Canada?What if the nations coming to Canada are part of a much bigger story God is writing?Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep5 ===== Finu Iype serves as Senior Pastor of Village Church, helping lead a growing church movement across Canada. Born and raised in the Kingdom of Bahrain, he felt called to ministry at a young age, founded a missions organization as a teenager, and has since served churches and leaders in more than 18 countries. Finu is passionate about helping people know Jesus, grow in their faith, and live on mission. He lives in Langley, BC, with his wife, Tresha, and their two daughters. https://thisisvillagechurch.com/ Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

S14 Ep 04 | God's Book: The Series | Honest Conversations About Tough Topics

Sep 29, 2026 47 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Joanna la Fleur sits down with three Canadian young adults, Mikayla Nembhard, Quinten Shannon and Juanita Castro, for an honest conversation about faith, doubt and the questions young people are asking about the Bible. They also take us behind the scenes of creating God’s Book: The Series by Andrew Ollerton. What if questioning the Bible isn’t a sign that you’re losing your faith, but an invitation to go deeper? In this episode, you'll hear from the three hosts of God’s Book: The Series: Introduction to Mikayla Nembhard, Quinten Shannon and Juanita Castro and God’s Book: The Series. Quinten shares how COVID, apologetics and studying the Bible turned inherited Christianity into a personal faith. Mikayla opens up about questioning her childhood faith and discovering that God wasn’t afraid of her doubts. Juanita shares her journey from Colombia to Canada, wrestling with faith and discovering Christian community. Whether you’re a lifelong Christian, a new believer, or simply curious about the Bible, this conversation is an invitation to bring your questions, wrestle honestly and discover that God is not afraid of your doubts. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep4 ===== Juanita Castro is a Colombian-born creative based in Toronto. With a background in advertising and photography, she works in social media content and strategy at Alpha Canada. Outside of work, she loves bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling, especially her camera. Quinten Shannon is from Ancaster, Ontario, and has a background in biblical studies, theology, and nonprofit management. He works with Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child and serves as an editorial assistant with CBOQ. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with his fiancée and playing guitar. Mikayla Nembhard is a television producer, speaker, and podcaster based in the Greater Toronto Area. A graduate of York University’s Glendon Campus...

S14 Ep 03 | Chris Houston | Letters from a Hospital Bed: A Son's Journey with James Houston

Sep 22, 2026 39 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with Chris Houston to reflect on the remarkable final years of his father, Dr. James Houston, founder of Regent College. After a fall at age 99, James Houston believed he was nearing the end of his life. Instead, what followed became an unexpected new chapter marked by purpose, gratitude, community, and a continued passion for participating in what God was doing. In this episode, Chris and Lorna discuss: The remarkable life and legacy of Regent College founder Dr. James Houston. Why James Houston seemed to be 'ascending' rather than declining in his final years. The story behind Letters from a Hospital Bed. Caring for aging parents with dignity and grace, and how families can honor loved ones in their final years. The wisdom, gratitude, and purpose that marked James Houston's final years. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep3 ===== Chris Houston is a husband, father, grandfather and active management consultant, working with mostly business leaders of businesses to shape the organizations they lead in order to create more good. Chris trained and practiced as a fisheries biologist and then learned the language of business through his MBA. For over thirty years, he has served multinational clients in North America, Europe and Asia. Now, he brings to his work the mind of an ecologist, the discipline of strategy and the heart of a Christ follower. He is passionate to see in others the freedom to live out the Faith in every context of life and in so doing to become astute discoverers of the endlessly creative work of our redemptive God, whether in the boardroom, or the greenhouse, or the grocery store or the library, or any other sphere. Chris was fortunate to have had a ringside seat for the life of his father, James M Houston, with and about whom he has written in their book “Letters from a Hospital Bed”. jimhouston.org Canadian Bible Society: biblesoci...

S14 Ep 02 | Justin Stratis | Can Scripture Give Us Hope in Divided Times?

Sep 15, 2026 44 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling sits down with theologian and educator Dr. Justin Stratis, Vice Principal and Academic Dean at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. Together, they explore how reading Scripture shapes our understanding of God, prayer, hope, Christian witness, and life in a changing culture. In this episode, Justin and Andrew discuss: What it means to say that God is love and why that understanding begins with Jesus Christ. How Christians can remain faithful to Jesus while living in a society filled with many beliefs. Why Christians should be known for serving and loving their neighbours rather than winning arguments. How Scripture gives hope in a world filled with fear and uncertainty, and how prayer reminds us that God is still in control. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep2 ===== I was raised in a Christian home in New Jersey, my parents having converted to evangelical Protestantism from Greek Orthodoxy a couple of years before I was born. I made my own commitment to Christ as a teenager and began serving in several churches as a musician, a path that would lead me to complete a degree in music before turning to theology as I contemplated a calling to full time vocational ministry. In 2003, my wife Melissa and I moved to Chicago where I attended seminary and she continued her work in communications/marketing. In seminary, a journey that had begun as preparation for further church work led me to systematic theology as a calling in its own right, and after taking two degrees, we made the decision to head to Scotland so I could study with John Webster for a research degree in dogmatics. In Scotland, I learned a great deal from John about what it is to be a ‘doctor of the church,’ not merely as an academic career, but more so as an ecclesial office to which one is accountable. In light of this, and after having been confirmed Anglican in the Scottish Episcopa...

S14 Ep 01 | Andy Harrington | The Bible's Surprising Challenge on Hunger and Justice

Sep 8, 2026 39 min

This conversation touches on one of the most urgent humanitarian issues of our time: world hunger. In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Lorna Dueck sits down with Andy Harrington, Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, to explore what the Bible says about caring for the hungry, pursuing justice, and responding to human suffering with compassion. In this episode, Andy and Lorna discuss: Why world hunger is growing and how the Bible calls us to respond.The growing global hunger crisis in Sudan and how this challenges us to consider what God's heart for the poor means for how we live today.How personal loss deepened Andy’s compassion for the hungry, and his calling to serve others.How Matthew 25 challenges and helps us to actually see the hungry and view them differently. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep1 ===== Andy Harrington is a leading Canadian voice in the fight against global hunger. As the Executive Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, he leads a powerful ecumenical coalition of 15 church-based agencies representing nearly 30 denominations, working together to end food insecurity. With over 30 years of frontline leadership, ranging from refugee support in war-torn Bosnia and Croatia to tsunami relief in Sri Lanka, Andy brings a rare blend of boots-on-the-ground experience and high-level strategic vision. Andy has spent his career at the intersection of faith and global service, including nearly a decade as CEO of The Wellspring Foundation. His expertise in the broader sector is reflected in his three-year term as co-chair of the Humanitarian Coalition (concluding May 2026), a partnership of Canada’s leading aid agencies. This professional breadth, combined with a Master’s in Missiology and Culture, makes Andy a uniquely qualified expert on how the Canadian Church can partner effectively to serve a broken world. Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donat...

S13 Ep 15 | TJ Syroteuk | How to Find Your Place in God's Story

Jul 28, 2026 39 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Pastor TJ Syroteuk, Lead Pastor of Rexdale Alliance Church in Toronto, joins Lorna Dueck to discuss why the Bible is more than a collection of books and that it is one unified story pointing to Jesus. Learn how holiness means being set apart, why Biblical festivals still matter today, and how God's story can reshape your own. In this episode, TJ and Lorna discuss: Why sometimes we as Christians can misunderstand holiness, and how Scripture defines it less as perfection and more as being distinct and set apart for God's purposes.TJ’s passion for helping people see the Bible as one interconnected story of God's redemption.What modern Christians can learn from Passover, First Fruits, and the Feast of Weeks.How viewing the Bible as one unified story helps believers find their place in God's story of redemption, sheds new light on Jesus' teachings, unlocks deeper meaning in Scripture, and redefines holiness.Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep15 ===== TJ Syroteuk was born in Humboldt, raised on a farm in Manitoba, and spent several years in the United States completing a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Studies and a Master’s degree in Counseling. During his years in university and ministry training, he served in a wide variety of church contexts, including children’s, youth, young adult, worship, and speaking ministries. Before entering full-time pastoral ministry, TJ worked in a variety of fields including sales, the trades, the grocery industry, and financial services as a licensed advisor. He later moved to Calgary, where he served as Director of Discipleship at Bearspaw Christian School, became a regular camp and conference speaker, and worked as a chaplain for junior and university hockey teams. In 2020, during the global pandemic, TJ and his family moved to Toronto, where he now serves as Lead Pastor of Rexdale Alliance Church. TJ is passionate about helping people engage the Bible...

S13 Ep 14 | Mark Glanville | Are People More Open to Faith Than We Think?

Jul 21, 2026 39 min

In this episode, Dr. Mark Glanville, Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership at St. Andrew's Hall, joins CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling to explore the tenderness of Jesus, the future of the church in Canada, and why people may be more open to the Bible than we think. Discover how beauty, belonging, and Biblical faithfulness can help Christians share the Gospel in a changing culture. In this episode, Mark and Andrew discuss: What it means to follow Jesus faithfully in a post-Christian culture and why the future of the church may be brighter than we think.The embodiment of Jesus' tenderness, beauty, and compassion in Christian communities.How creativity, improvisation, and beauty can help Christians communicate the Gospel in fresh ways.Why aren't many people looking for a preacher's opinion even when they're hungry to understand what the Bible is saying.A hopeful vision for Christian mission in Canada, rooted in the grace of God, the beauty of Scripture, and the tenderness of Jesus.Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep14 ===== Dr Mark Glanville works as the Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. He is an Old Testament scholar, and has written five books, including Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm, and Soul, and Preaching in a New Key: Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Communities. Mark has published articles in top tire biblical studies journals such as CBQ, JSOT, and JBL. His vocational goal is to research, teach, write, speak, and play music to nourish Christian leaders to creatively reimagine what the church can be and do in post-Christian societies, with the Bible in our hands. Mark is also a professional jazz pianist, active on the Vancouver jazz scene. Mark’s podcast is Blue Note Theology— “The only podcast in the world hosted from the grand piano!” His personal website is: markglanville.org C...

S13 Ep 13 | Sabrina Jordan | What Does God Say to Exhausted Caregivers?

Jul 14, 2026 38 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, veteran journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with Rev. Dr. Sabrina Jordan, lead pastor of Wesley Chapel in Toronto, to explore the intersection of faith, caregiving, resilience, and rest. As both a pastor and caregiver to her aging parents, including her mother living with Parkinson’s disease, Sabrina knows firsthand what it feels like to carry heavy responsibilities while trying to remain faithful to God’s calling. She shares how Psalm 23, daily prayer, and a deeper understanding of God as the Good Shepherd have transformed the way she approaches ministry, caregiving, exhaustion, and the pressure to perform. In this episode, Sabrina and Lorna discuss: How she's learning to replace striving with faithfulness and discover God's invitation to rest as she cares for aging parents, leads a congregation, and navigates the demands of life. The challenge of caring for her mother with Parkinson's disease while serving as a pastor, and how God's presence sustains her through seasons of exhaustion and uncertainty. Psalm 23, and how the Good Shepherd leads weary souls to still waters, offering practical wisdom for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life, caregiving, or ministry. The invitation to rediscover the beauty of quiet faithfulness, learning that God never asks us to carry burdens we were never meant to bear alone. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep13 ===== Rev. Dr. Sabrina Jordan has served as Lead Pastor of Wesley Chapel Free Methodist Church in Toronto since 2007. She is passionate about walking alongside people at every stage of their faith journey, helping them encounter God in meaningful, life-shaping ways. Sabrina believes the church is called to be a true community of belonging—where people are known, loved, and invited into deeper relationship with Christ and with one another. She is especially committed to investing in the next generation, with a particular heart...

S13 Ep 12 | Ray Pennings | Compassion and End-of-Life Decisions

Jul 7, 2026 34 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, veteran journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with Ray Pennings, Executive Vice President and Co-founder of Cardus, to explore one of Canada's most challenging moral conversations, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Drawing from Scripture, Christian social thought, and decades of public policy engagement, Ray unpacks how faith shapes our understanding of human dignity, suffering, autonomy, community, and hope. In this episode, Ray and Lorna discuss: What happens when a nation redefines suffering, dignity, and death and how Canada's MAID debate reveals deeper questions about human worth, community, and hope. How Christians often wrestle with compassion, autonomy, and end-of-life decisions and how the Bible provides us with a deep, spiritual perspective on suffering, care, and human flourishing. What role Christians can play in Canada's most challenging moral debates and the lessons Ray learned from 25 years of engaging policymakers through Cardus. How we can navigate suffering without losing hope and a deeply Biblical perspective on death, dignity, and trusting God even in our final days. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep12 ===== Ray Pennings is the co-founder and Executive Vice-President of Cardus, a leading Canadian think tank. His work focuses on the public dimensions of faith, especially as it informs the work of the full range of social institutions and their contribution to public life. He authors a popular weekly newsletter, Cardus Insights, written to provide engaged citizens with resources for faith, leadership, and public life. In addition to his own punditry, Ray leads a team of social entrepreneurs at Cardus who are thinking through challenges such as overcoming social isolation, cultivating public virtue, and enhancing freedom in diverse contexts, contributing to the conversation with research and data reports, public commentary, and facilitated events. Ray holds...

S13 Ep 11 | Kristen Deede Johnson | What Does It Mean To Live Out Your Faith?

Jun 30, 2026 40 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Dr. Kristen Deede Johnson, Principal of Wycliffe College, joins CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling for a rich and personal conversation about faith, formation, and what it really means to follow Jesus today. Kristen offers a hopeful perspective on the future of the Church, highlighting signs of renewal, particularly among younger generations seeking truth, meaning, and community. In this episode, Kristen and Andrew discuss: What it means to be formed in Christ, moving beyond surface-level faith into a vision of discipleship that shapes every part of our lives. How some Christians put pressure on themselves to perform for God, and how a deeper understanding of the Trinity reveals that God, not us, is the primary One at work in the world. How culture quietly shapes our beliefs, identity, and expectations, often influencing our faith more than we realize. A hopeful perspective on the future of the Church, highlighting signs of renewal, particularly among younger generations seeking truth, meaning, and community. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep11 ===== Dr Kristen Deede Johnson is the eleventh Principal of Wycliffe College. She comes to Wycliffe College from Western Theological Seminary, an evangelical and ecumenical seminary in Holland, Michigan, where she was Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs as well as G.W. and Edna Haworth Professor of Educational Ministries and Leadership. After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia (BA in Political and Social Thought with a minor in Religious Studies) she pursued graduate studies at St. Mary's College, University of St. Andrews, in St. Andrews, Scotland, where she earned a PhD in Theology. As an administrative leader in theological education, Dr Johnson has significant experience in such areas as strategic planning, developing and implementing academic and external programs in ways that serve the missi...

S13 Ep 10 | Harvey Satewas Gabriel | Mohawk: A Language Brought Back to Life

Jun 23, 2026 28 min

What if you heard the Bible in your heart language? In this powerful episode, Harvey Satewas Gabriel shares the extraordinary story of how God began calling him decades before he even began translating the Bible into Mohawk with veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Joined by his granddaughter Samantha, the conversation starts off as a story of translation and then transforms into a powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and generational legacy. In this episode, Harvey, Samantha, and Lorna discuss: What it looks like when God plants a calling in your life decades before you’re ready to say yes. How powerful it is to hear God’s Word in the language that shaped your heart and home. What happens when an ordinary life becomes part of an extraordinary calling, without training, status, or recognition? When ancient language and modern technology come together to bring Scripture to a new generation Whether it's ever too late to step into God's purpose for your life Whether your greatest calling could still be ahead Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep10 ===== Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/ Read Mohawk Bible Online: https://www.my-bible.ca/bible/MHK/GEN.1 *To read the Mohawk Bible side-by-side with another language, simply sign up for a free MyBible account. Purchase Mohawk Bible: https://biblescanada.com/products/mohawk-bible-flx-bd ===== Harvey Satewas Gabriel, now 86 years old, was born at home, and raised In Kanesatake by his fluent speaking Mohawk parents Gladys and Bernard Gabriel. Together they raised their children using Mohawk everyday and created a strong foundation and cultural expression for their children to carry through life. Harvey taught himself how to read and write Mohawk through his great grandfather's translation of the 4 gospels, and would read scripture on the local Kanesatake radio station for 10 years, and the Elders loved his program. Working 47 years in Montreal for the same company wou...

S13 Ep09 | Ryan Walter | From NHL Captain to Following Christ

Jun 16, 2026 42 min

What happens when success, leadership, and discipline still leave you searching for something more? In this episode of Scripture Untangled, former NHL captain and Stanley Cup champion Ryan Walter shares his remarkable journey with veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Ryan shares the powerful story of how fear on a flight led him to open the Bible and encounter Jesus in a life-changing way. In this episode, Ryan and Lorna discuss: Ryan’s early life, shaped by strong values and disciplined practice and how it prepared him not just for a career in the NHL, but for a life of leadership and character. How resilience and deepened dependence on God developed through adversity, especially after a devastating knee injury that happened early on in his life. How daily time with Scripture transformed his life and marriage, offering a glimpse into the steady, lifelong discipline that continues to shape his faith today. A call for the Church: to return to the core of the Gospel by loving God deeply, loving others, and extending grace in every relationship. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep9 ===== Ryan Walter played more than 1000 games over 15 seasons in the National Hockey League. Drafted second overall by the Washington Capitals, Ryan was named the youngest NHL captain in his second of 4 seasons, played 9 seasons and won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens, and returned to his hometown to play his last 2 seasons for the Vancouver Canucks. He was named Team Canada Captain in the World Junior Tournament, was selected to play in the NHL All-Star game and for Team Canada in 3 World Championships, became a Vice-President of the National Hockey League Players Association, and was honoured as NHL Man of the Year. Ryan has been inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame, the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame, named to the 30 all-time Washington Capitals’ Dream team, the top 50 all-time BCHL players, the top 125 WHL players of all time, and...

S13 Ep08 | Kimberly Heath | How Do You Stay Spiritually Grounded in a Busy Life?

Jun 9, 2026 39 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, the Right Reverend Dr. Kimberly Heath, Moderator of the United Church of Canada, joins CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling for a rich and honest conversation about calling, transformation, and what the church needs right now. Kimberly shares the unexpected moment that changed the course of her life, how Scripture has shaped her journey, and why real transformation often happens through small steps - aware, repair, renew. In this episode, Kimberly and Andrew discuss: How God often speaks a calling into our lives through the voice of another person. How Scripture anchors us in seasons of uncertainty and guides us toward purpose. Spiritual transformation that happens through awareness, action, and renewal. The life of faith and how it is strengthened through daily prayer and intentional habits. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep8 ===== The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly A. Heath is the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada. She was born in Lusaka, Zambia, where her parents taught school, but grew up in small towns and cities in Canada. After studying history at McGill University, she earned her Master of Divinity at Emmanuel College, before being ordained in 1999. Her Doctorate in Ministry studies focused on preaching, particularly where it can effect transformation, within and in the world, through small steps and minor shifts. She began her nearly three decades of active ministry with the people of Claresholm-Stavely Pastoral Charge in rural southern Alberta. Since 2007, she has served the people of Wall Street United Church in eastern Ontario. Her active ministry has led her to working within the wider church, chairing Pastoral Relations in Foothills Presbytery, serving as President of Bay of Quinte Conference, and working on the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council Transition Commission. She also inspires and nurtures church leaders’ faith through clergy retrea...

S13 Ep07 | Jeff Green | Why Does Bible Translation Matter?

Jun 2, 2026 37 min

In this episode of Scripture Untangled, seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck speaks with Dr. Jeff Green, CBS Vice President of Scripture Translation about Bible translation, Indigenous languages, and the way Scripture in your heart language inspires hope, strengthens identity, and deepens faith. In this episode, Jeff and Lorna discuss: Jeff’s journey from a church-rooted upbringing and studying math at Waterloo to discovering Biblical languages and Bible translation as his life’s work. Why heart language matters, and why people need Scripture in the language that speaks most deeply to them, not just one they can partially understand. How the Canadian Bible Society works alongside Indigenous communities under local leadership to support Scripture translation in heritage languages. The healing and hope of Scripture in Indigenous languages: language loss, revival, community restoration, and the powerful truth that “God speaks my language.” Why Bible translation is not solo work, but involves church leaders, translators, reviewers, and whole communities. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep7 ===== Jeff has been involved in Bible translation since 2001. He and his family spent 11 years in East Asia, where he served with Wycliffe/Summer Institute of Linguistics in a Bible translation project and in many other roles. He helped his colleagues with their linguistic analysis and Bible translation work as a linguistics consultant and a translation consultant. He taught linguistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels for Canada Institute of Linguistics in Langley, BC and as part of their partnership with Tyndale University College in Toronto, ON, and for Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. His leadership experience includes serving as Language and Culture Learning Coordinator and as the coordinator of a Bible translation community of practice focused on the Himalayan region. Since joining CBS, Jeff has been a trans...

S13 Ep06 | Lennett Anderson | Can the Church Still Transform Communities?

May 26, 2026 38 min

In this powerful episode of Scripture Untangled, CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling sits down with Dr. Lennett Anderson, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nova Scotia, Assistant Professor at Acadia Divinity College, and advocate for racial justice, community transformation, and Biblical leadership. Lennett shares his story of growing up in a vibrant, faith-filled church community and how that foundation shaped his passion for discipleship, justice, and servant leadership. In this episode, Lennett and Andrew discuss: How a strong faith foundation and church community shaped his lifelong calling to ministry and justice. Leading a historic Black church that is now beautifully multicultural, united by the Gospel. Raising up the next generation, who are hungry for authenticity, revival, and meaningful faith. Living with intentionality, courage, and a deep commitment to Biblical justice. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep6 ===== The Reverend Dr. Lennett J. Anderson is a pastor, educator, military chaplain (retired), and community leader whose ministry spans more than two decades of transformative service in church, academy, and society. He has served since 1999 as Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church— “The MEETing Place”—in Nova Scotia, providing visionary leadership to one of the province’s historic African Nova Scotian congregations. Under his leadership, the church has become a hub for spiritual formation, community engagement, and social justice advocacy. Dr. Anderson is an Assistant Professor of Leadership and Racial Justice at Acadia Divinity College, where he equips emerging leaders for ministry grounded in equity, reconciliation, and faithful public witness. His teaching and writing explore pastoral leadership, anti-racism, and the role of the church in advancing human dignity. He is a retired commissioned officer in the Canadian Armed Forces and served as Unit Chaplain at HMCS Scotian. His...

S13 Ep05 | Laila Biali | A Conversation with a Canadian Jazz Icon

May 19, 2026 47 min

What happens when faith meets fear, and grace meets a life that doesn’t feel “in order”? In this episode of Scripture Untangled, seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with GRAMMY-nominated Canadian jazz artist Laila Biali for a deeply honest conversation about anxiety, community, and the redeeming love of God. In this episode, Laila and Lorna discuss: Laila's faith journey, including wrestling with relationships and faith, and the powerful experience of being embraced, not rejected, by a church community. The Grammy 'God-wink', the hard road behind the album, and the perseverance required to bring it to completion. How Laila engages Scripture in a busy season of life, leaning into simple, sustainable rhythms like daily Bible app readings, short devotionals, and guided prayer. Key Scriptures that have anchored Laila's life, speaking into themes of beauty, redemption, strength, and fear. Motherhood, travel and calling - choosing seasons, community needs, and letting God “veto” decisions. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep5 ===== EDITOR'S NOTE: The church Laila refers to in this interview is not Toronto’s Little Trinity Anglican Church, but New York City's Trinity Baptist Church. ===== Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate The Bible Course: biblecourse.ca ===== Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and national radio host and 2026 GRAMMY Award nominee Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City's Carnegie Hall to Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts and supported international icon Sting. Biali's past four consecutive releases – Wintersongs (2024), Your Requests (2023), Out of Dust (2020), and Laila Biali (2018) – all received JUNO Award nominations, and she won the 2019 JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Wintersongs was also nominated for a 2026 GRAMMY Award alongside hea...

S13 Ep04 | Mark Jefferson | How Do You Go Deeper, Spiritually?

May 12, 2026 36 min

Discover spiritual formation for real life in a world that never turns off. In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Rev. Mark Jefferson, Associate Professor at Acadia Divinity College, sits down with CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling to explore how Scripture, worship, and Christian community shape us from the inside out, especially amid digital distraction and AI-driven culture. In this episode, Mark and Andrew discuss: Being formed before you lead - why worship and community shape future leaders. Clarity as a spiritual gift and discerning what to carry and what to shed as your calling narrows. The “First Minutes” practice of dedicating the earliest part of the day to God.. From curiosity to passion in Scripture, and moving beyond devotional skimming into “digging in.” Spiritual formation that begins by actually seeing young people and not just demographic data. Starting with the Gospel of Mark, a simple on-ramp to meeting Jesus in Scripture for new readers. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep4 ===== Rev. Mark Andrew Jefferson, Ph.D., is Associate Professor and the John Norris Gladstone Chair of Preaching and Worship at Acadia Divinity College, where he also serves as Dean of the Chapel. An ordained Baptist minister, he is a homiletician and theologian whose work explores Black worship, preaching, embodiment, and the formation of Christian communities amid surveillance, racial capitalism, and digital mediation. His scholarship brings Black theology, sound studies, and ecclesial practice into sustained conversation with contemporary questions of technology and power. He has preached and lectured widely across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East. His forthcoming book, Rhythm and Algorithm: Preaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, examines Black preaching as a practice of rhythmic resistance and spiritual formation in an algorithmic age. Dr. Jefferson is a member of the Martin L...

S13 Ep03 | Robin Wallar | Are Students More Open to Faith Than You Think?

May 5, 2026 40 min

Watch or listen to Robin Waller, church planter and Lead Pastor of Lift Church, being interviewed by seasoned journalist, Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Robin shares his journey from starting out as a nuclear engineering student to leading a network of churches across nine university campuses in Canada. He shares how simple, relational evangelism is reaching a new generation, and how today’s students are more spiritually open than we might think. He compels everyday Christians, not just pastors, to play a vital role in disciple-making. In this episode, Robin and Lorna discuss: The story behind launching a church in a university bar and growing into a national campus movement. Sustainable church planting and why combining career and ministry is key. Church growth at Canadian universities and why simple conversations, not big events, are driving growth. How daily Bible reading across an entire church builds deep spiritual formation. Why messy, authentic community is sometimes more effective than polished environments. Biblical inspiration from Paul and Timothy for modern disciple-making movements. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep3 ===== For the past twenty years, Robin Wallar has devoted himself to making disciples on university campuses in Canada, first as a nuclear engineering student and now as a church planter and software developer. Together with his wife, Laura, they lead LIFT Church, a collegiate discipleship and church planting movement on seven campuses across Canada. Robin’s passion is to equip every follower of Christ for disciple-making and church planting in co-vocational settings. He shares the values and theology behind co-vocational ministry in his book Everyone Sent and has written a comprehensive discipleship guide called Living Sent, which are used by students and ministries across North America. He also writes on these topics weekly on Substack. In addition to leading LIFT Church, Robin leads...

S13 Ep02 | Aaron Miller | Like Moses: Saying Yes When You Feel Unqualified

Apr 28, 2026 42 min

Watch or listen to author and ordained minister Rev. Aaron Miller being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, they discuss faith, calling, worship, and Christian witness in a busy and uncertain world. Drawing on Scripture, lived experience, and his books, Aaron explores why repentance and forgiveness sit at the heart of the gospel, and how worship forms us into a different way of being human. In this episode, Aaron and Andrew discuss: Growing up in a clergy household and his early faith formation.Aaron's call to ministry and how it relates to the calling of Moses.Aaron’s new book, Weird in the World: Living Towards the World God Wants, which addresses the distinctiveness of Christian life in a secular world.How Aaron stays spiritually groundedWhen ministry starts to feel like too much, what role does Scripture playRead the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep2 ===== Rev. Aaron Miller is an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada. He serves University Hill United Church, in Vancouver BC, and is the denominational Campus Minister at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of two books, Witnesses of These Things: Faithfulness Here and Now, and Weird in the World: Living Towards the World God Wants. He is currently pursuing a PhD in New Testament Studies, at the Vancouver School of Theology, in partnership with the University of Pretoria. Aaron lives in Vancouver with his wife Kate, and their teenaged sons. Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

S13 Ep01 | Amy Orr-Ewing | How Can We Learn to Forgive?

Apr 21, 2026 49 min

Watch or listen to Amy Orr-Ewing, International Author, Speaker and Theologian, being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Amy shares about her new book, Forgiveness, and why it is one of the most misunderstood teachings of Christianity. She explains how the Bible calls us to forgive without minimizing harm, ignoring abuse, or abandoning justice. They explore how Christian forgiveness speaks into today's cultural moment, from cancel culture and political division to our struggles with anger, resentment, and injustice. In this episode, Amy and Lorna discuss: The weaponizing of forgiveness against victims, and what healing actually looks like.The distinction between forgiveness and reconciliation in Scripture.Where science and the Bible intersect regarding trauma recovery.How trauma impacts the nervous system and how healing involves emotional, spiritual, and physical restoration.The suffering of Jesus reveals how seriously God takes human pain and wrongdoing while making forgiveness possible.How repentance and God’s grace offer forgiveness even when reconciliation with others is seemingly impossible.Amy’s hope that the church can rediscover forgiveness as a transformative and life-giving practice rooted in the Gospel.Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep1 ===== Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions of our day with meaningful answers found in the Christian Faith. She is the author of multiple books including bestsellers ‘Where is God in All the Suffering?’, ‘Why Trust the Bible?’, ‘Mary’s Voice’, and her latest ‘Forgiveness Reclaiming its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear’ releases in 2026. Over the last twenty five years, Amy has spoken in more than 40 countries as a public advocate for the Christian faith including public lectures and open forums on university campuses, and addressing Politicians and Parliamentarians in the UK Parliament and st...

S12 Ep12 | Jason Ballard | Is God Calling You to the Ministry?

Mar 24, 2026 52 min

Watch or listen to this hope-filled conversation with Jason Ballard, Lead Pastor, Director and Founder of the Pastorate, being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, they discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Church in Canada today. They explore why healthy pastors matter, how churches can raise up new leaders, and why there is still real hope for renewal and spiritual growth across Canada. In this episode, Jason and Joanna discuss: Jason’s faith journey and how a childhood surrounded by Christian influences eventually led him to personally follow Jesus. How people today are discovering Christianity without any Biblical background and why churches must rethink how they disciple new believers. The urgent need for healthy pastors and why pastoral leadership is essential for the flourishing of communities across Canada. Practical ways pastors can cultivate healthy rhythms, spiritual practices, and supportive friendships in ministry. How churches can raise up the next generation of pastors and encourage people discerning a call to ministry. Why Jason believes this is actually a hopeful moment for the church in Canada, and why many people are newly open to faith conversations. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep12 ===== Jason is a lead pastor at The Way Church in Vancouver, BC and the director and founder of the Pastorate, a Canadian ministry dedicated to strengthening Canadian pastors. Previously, Jason served with Alpha International and pioneered the Alpha Youth Film Series, which has been used by churches around the world to engage over a million teenagers worldwide in conversations about faith and Jesus. To find out more about Jason and discover more of the work he is part of, you can listen to The Pastorate Podcast or The Way Church Podcast, and access more pastoral formation resources through The Way College (Everyday Seminary). Jason and Rachael have three children – Hudson(12), Mary(10) an...

S12 Ep11 | Leanne Friesen | The Power of Lament in Scripture

Mar 17, 2026 37 min

Watch or listen to Leanne Friesen, Author and Executive Minister of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, being interviewed by Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Leanne shares her unexpected call to pastoral ministry, the Biblical foundations that have sustained her, and how the profound loss of losing her sister to cancer became a turning point that deepened her ministry and her understanding of grief. In this episode, Leanne and Andrew discuss: How Leanne’s faith was shaped by growing up in a vibrant church community in rural Newfoundland within The Salvation Army tradition. Her journey into pastoral ministry, including her years serving as lead pastor and the Biblical foundations that have sustained her through nearly two decades of leadership. How the teachings and stories of Jesus in the Gospels have shaped her understanding of pastoral leadership, discipleship, and guiding others toward Christ. Leanne’s personal experience of losing her sister to cancer, that led to her writing the book Grieving Room, which encourages the Church to create compassionate spaces where grief is acknowledged rather than rushed toward resolution. The future of the Church, and the importance of listening to younger generations and shifting from a survival mindset toward a genuine desire to share the hope of Christ. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep11 ===== Leanne Friesen is the Executive Minister of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, where she serves a family of just under 300 churches. Before this, she was lead pastor of Mount Hamilton Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario for 18 years. Leanne is also the author of the book "Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things After Death and Loss' and the upcoming book "After the Terrible" (2027 release). She also curates the popular instagram page @grieving.room where she offers grief support. Leanne lives in Hamilton with her husband and two teenage children. You can...

S12 Ep10 | Richard Bragdon | From Pastor to Parliament

Mar 10, 2026 35 min

Watch or listen to Richard Bragdon, Member of Parliament and the chair of Canada’s National Prayer Breakfast, being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Richard shares his remarkable journey from pastoral ministry and prison outreach to serving in Canada’s House of Commons. He reflects on how his Christian faith shaped his calling to political life, the challenges he's faced along the way, and the ways prayer continues to influence leadership in Canada. In this episode, Richard and Lorna discuss: Faith and politics in Canada, how Richard’s Christian faith informs his work as a Member of Parliament and why believers should engage in every sphere of society. Richard’s journey from pastoral ministry and prison outreach to serving in federal politics. Why faith-based initiatives are statistically effective in helping former prisoners rebuild their lives. A look inside Parliament’s weekly cross-party prayer gathering where MPs and senators pray together. Encouragement for believers to serve in professions such as politics, media, education, and law. The Bible verses that are engraved throughout Canada’s Parliament buildings and what they represent. Hope for Canada's future with a faithful “remnant” praying for the nation. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep10 ===== Richard Bragdon is a Canadian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Tobique-Mactaquac in New Brunswick since first being elected in 2019. A member of the Conservative Party of Canada, MP Bragdon brought to federal politics a diverse background that includes both business and ministry work. Prior to entering public office, he served over 20 years as a Pastor and worked as a Realtor, both experiences helped to shape his focus on community, service, and practical problem-solving. Now serving his third term, after being re-elected in both 2021 and 2025, Richard Bragdon continues to represent the people of Tobique-Mactaquac with a...

S12 Ep09 | David Koop | How Can the Bible Help You Find Peace?

Mar 3, 2026 37 min

Watch or listen to Dr. David Koop, Author and Founding Pastor of Coastal Church, Vancouver being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, David shares the story of his encounter with the Holy Spirit, and how that led him from working in the lucrative oil industry in Saskatchewan to founding a church in the middle of Vancouver. In this episode, David and Andrew discuss: How a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit transformed David’s journey from the oil industry to founding Coastal Church, Vancouver. Forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and building a thriving church in the heart of Vancouver. Discipling young people, strengthening families through Scripture, and standing firm in a secular culture. How forgiveness, prayer, and the peace of Christ lead to lasting contentment in today’s restless world. Raising children in the faith, guarding your heart from bitterness, and living with Biblical conviction. Living a content life and finding peace that surpasses understanding. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep9 ===== Pastor David Koop grew up on a farm in southwestern Alberta. He left the farm to pursue a career in the oil industry and later transitioned into ministry. In 1994, along with his wife Cheryl, they planted Coastal Church in Vancouver, Canada. Later in 2010, David received his Doctorate in Ministry from Bakke Graduate University. As well as pastoring and speaking at various conferences, David also serves as a director on a number of boards. Dave is the author of The Contented Life and Helping Make The City A Better Place. Dave and Cheryl have been married for 48 years, and are the proud parents of four married children, and six grandchildren. davekoop.com Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

S12 Ep08 | Derek Schneider | How Do You Know If God Is Speaking to You?

Feb 24, 2026 45 min

Watch or listen to Derek Schneider, Pastor of History Makers Church being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, Derek talks about hearing God’s voice, discovering your calling, and moving from routine prayer to prayer that produces real results. In this episode, Derek and Joanna discuss: How turning down a record deal led Derek into a life of prayer, purpose, and pastoral leadership.How hearing God’s voice transformed his life and reshaped his understanding of prayer.The difference between routine prayer and prayer that produces real spiritual results.How Scripture and prayer work together to awaken purpose in believers.Unanswered prayer, eternal perspective, and trusting God beyond visible results.How believers can discover their calling by aligning their passions with the love of Jesus.Encouraging listeners to pray in ways they never have before in order to see what they’ve never seen before. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep8 ===== Derek Schneider was once a music recording artist, until his faith lead him to turn down a record deal and answer his true calling in life. He is a requested speaker, coach, best-selling author, and “transformation specialist.” He is the President and Founder of History Makers Society, through which he has helped several thousand discover their God-given purpose - many having gone on to becoming catalysts of transformation in their communities and nations. As an advisor to leaders of various capacities, Derek is impacting people, and society on several continents. Even through his brief teachings and seminars, you are guaranteed to walk away with the keys necessary for effective leadership. Derek is also a fourth generation Pastor, and Founder of History Makers Church (Oshawa, Ontario). He Pastors alongside his wife (Sarah) and family. Learn more about Derek Schneider: derekschneider.ca Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateCon...

S12 Ep07 | Graham Singh | Rebuilding People, Places & Purpose

Feb 17, 2026 36 min

Listen to Rev. Graham Singh, Founder and CEO of Relèven, being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Graham, who is also an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of Canada, talks about his role in helping to transform underutilized churches into community hubs and affordable housing. He is committed to the revitalization of church buildings, facilitating positive change, and honouring the traditions of the past while giving space to the next generation. In this episode, Graham and Andrew discuss: Reimagining church spaces as centres of mission and community transformation. Exploring Biblical vision and faithful stewardship in seasons of change. Learning from Nehemiah about rebuilding people, places, and purpose. Holding onto tradition with care while embracing renewal and invitation. Considering the future of church properties through a missional lens. Trusting God’s work of resurrection when ministries face endings. Witnessing hope as younger generations rediscover Scripture. --- Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep7 --- Rev. Graham Singh is Founder and CEO of Relèven, a global charity and fund manager aimed at transforming community-owned properties into new and impactful vocations. Relèven’s team from the social innovation, property finance, urbanism and faith sectors help to assemble, fund and operate projects and have released hundreds of millions of dollars in property value back to local communities. Graham is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (Huron College), The London School of Economics, St Mellitus College & Cambridge University, Asbury Theological Seminary and the Saïd Business School at Oxford University. He is also serves as an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of Canada and is a professional member of Canada's heritage community CAHP | ACECP. Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagr...

S12 Ep06 | JD Walt | What Happens When Jesus Has the First & Last Word of Your Day?

Feb 10, 2026 53 min

Listen to J.D. Walt, Pastor, Founder and Sower-in-Chief of Seedbed, being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, they discuss spiritual awakening through Scripture and a fresh perspective on the book of Romans. J.D discusses his Wake-Up Call devotional, and his desire to help encourage people to meet Jesus in Scripture every day. In this episode, J.D. and Joanna discuss: - J.D’s call to awaken the church through Scripture. - How ministry, discipleship, and the Seedbed movement grew from a vision to sow renewal in communities. - The Wake-Up Call devotional and its invitation to meet Jesus daily in Scripture. - The Book of Romans, reconsidered not as a theological book but as a relational letter addressing unity in the church. - The challenge to move beyond “sin management” toward healing the deeper condition of sin. - Reflections on the Asbury revival and prayer movements pointing to the hunger of the rising generation. - Engaging with Scripture daily and how to join a global community of awakening. --- Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep6 --- John David (J.D.) Walt is the Pastor of The Gillett Methodist Church in Gillett, Arkansas. He is the Founder and Sower-in-Chief of Seedbed, Inc. whose mission is to gather, connect and resource the people of God to sow for a great awakening. Seedbed’s work publishes a full compliment of awakening and disciple making resources, hosts the annual New Room Conference which has grown from an attendance 200 to approaching 3,000 over the past ten years. Prior to Seedbed, he served as Vice President and Dean of Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary. A speaker and conference leader, author of a growing collection of books and a songwriter, J.D. has mentored pastors and worship leaders around the world both well known and unknown. He writes every day for The Seedbed Wake-Up Call, a daily meeting with Jesus followed by tens of thousands of readers. He is a licensed a...

S12 Ep05 | Jason Hildebrand | Is God's Voice a “Sound” We’ve Forgotten How to Hear?

Feb 3, 2026 46 min

Listen to Jason Hildebrand, Creative Principal of Presence Creative Arts being interviewed by seasoned journalist, Lorna Dueck. In this episode, they discuss Jason’s work as a performer, storyteller and film producer, and his new film project, The Shepherd & The Sound. Jason also shares his passion for creating an immersive experience where people can encounter the Psalms, and how art and story can create space for spiritual encounters. In this episode, Jason and Lorna discuss: - Jason Hildebrand’s vision behind "The Shepherd & The Sound" and why King David’s story still speaks powerfully into our modern world - Hearing God’s voice reimagined as “the sound” in a distracted age - How an immersive film and spiritual experience developed from a theatre project on King David - Why Northern Scotland became the unexpected setting for David’s spiritual journey - Reframing Biblical language to reach a culture weary of religious baggage, and using story and art as an on ramp for people exploring faith - Releasing "The Shepherd & The Sound" through partnership and community, and inviting viewers to discover their own voice in the Psalms --- Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep5 --- Part storyteller, part creative catalyst—Jason Hildebrand leads a team at Presence Creative Arts, where he serves as a performer, communication and storytelling coach, theatre and film producer and writer. For close to 30 years, Jason has partnered with faith-based organizations, film and theatre companies, and educational institutions as an artist/coach around the world. He earned Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees in Performance from York University. Jason is most recognized for his acclaimed solo and duo theatre performances and continues to coach leaders, executives and artists in the area of authentic performance, storytelling and communication. Under his leadership, Presence has developed and produced numerous award-winning...

S12 Ep04 | Bev Foster | How Can Scripture and Music Work Together to Bring Healing?

Jan 27, 2026 35 min

Listen to Bev Foster, musician, educator, and innovator, being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Bev talks about her life’s work in music education and performance, and her move into founding the Room 217 Foundation, a Canadian music-based health arts organization that aims to change the culture of care. Bev speaks and writes about the power of music, especially in life limiting situations. Her passion for music and its ability to enhance quality of life and care is contagious. In this episode, Bev and Andrew discuss: How Scripture became an anchor through Psalms, prayer, and daily rhythms. Why Psalm 90:12 continues to shape Bev’s understanding of time, stewardship, and wisdom. How she reads the Bible relationally rather than academically. Bev’s experience of singing hymns at a hospital bedside and discovering music’s sacred power. How Room 217 Foundation was born from loss, love, and calling, and how she is now teaching caregivers across Canada to integrate music into care. How prayer and surrender are central themes in Biblical worship. How we can pray Scripture over music, ministry, and caregiving. -- Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep4 -- Bev Foster is an experienced musician and music educator having taught music in both elementary and secondary schools and her private studio. She has freelanced as conductor, accompanist, clinician and solo performer in community projects as well as leading initiatives such as the Ontario Vocal Festival, and David Festival. Bev has degrees in music education from the University of Toronto, and a piano performance degree from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Bev lives with her husband Rob in Port Perry, ON. They have four adult children and five grandchildren. Currently, Bev is the Founder and Executive Director of the Room 217 Foundation, a Canadian health arts social enterprise. She has successfully innovated the music care approach which i...

S12 Ep03 | Murray Watts: Bringing Scripture to Stage and Screen

Jan 20, 2026 43 min

Watch or listen to award-winning playwright and screenwriter, Murray Watts being interviewed by seasoned journalist, Lorna Dueck. In this episode, they discuss faith and how raw human emotion gives voice to our struggle and need for God. And how the role of creativity and creative people is an expression of feeling part of the body of Christ, and is key in bringing emotion, humanness, and the love of God into the church. In this episode, Murray and Lorna discuss Murray’s life as an award-winning playwright, whose life’s work brings Scripture to the stage and screen.His play, The Beloved Son, inspired by writer Henry Nouwen’s longing for affirmation and divine identity.How the arts help people sense the vast and personal love of God—even those unsure that they believe.Why Christians need the arts to become fully human, not merely more religious.How plays and films allow us to grieve, hope, and tell the truth we struggle to voice in church.How Scripture invites believers to feel God’s love, not merely understand it intellectually.How Biblical wisdom affirms play, creativity, and joy as part of faithful living.-- Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep3 -- Murray Watts is best known as a playwright and screenwriter. His work as a writer in TV, radio, film and theatre has won awards and received critical acclaim. He is the writer of many screenplays which include The Dream, starring Jeremy Irons (BBC 2) and the feature film The Miracle Maker (BBC/S4C/ICON), which was released to international acclaim in 2000 and was ABC network’s highest rated movie for Easter 2000/1. He was the screenwriter for KJB – The Book That Changed the World (1A PRODUCTIONS/DISCOVERY CHANNEL/BBC SCOTLAND). KJB was awarded the Movie Guide Epiphany Prize for the most inspirational Programme on US TV in 2011. He has also written and directed many plays over the last 40 years, including the award-winning The Fatherland for Bush Theatre in 1989 (whi...

S12 Ep02 | Andrew Ollerton & Alanzo Paul | Are We Ready for Gen Z’s Questions about the Bible?

Jan 13, 2026 58 min

Watch or listen to Dr Andrew Ollerton and Alanzo Paul being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, they discuss the quiet revival and spiritual resurgence of faith, and the Bible. They discuss why young people are turning to the Bible with intellectual curiosity and a search for meaning, and how Christians and the church can be confident in sharing their personal faith in a real and honest way. In this episode, Andrew, Alanzo and Joanna discuss: - The successful “The Bible Is Trending" tour and why the Bible is truly making a cultural comeback. - Why young people are turning to Scripture for meaning and truth, and how encountering the Bible can be a matter of life and death. - A challenge for the church to be ready for honest, informed, and searching questions. - How young people are calling for full-depth faith rather than simplified or shallow answers. - Exploring practical ways ordinary Christians can grow in Biblical depth, and how Studying Scripture in community can deepen insight, faith, and transformation. - An encouraging call to become modern day “Philips” for a searching generation. -- Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep2 -- Dr Andrew Ollerton is a theologian, pastor, author and presenter who makes complex ideas simple and relevant. Andrew lives in Wales (UK) and regularly speaks at conferences, festivals and churches and films video content on locations around the world. Andrew recently developed a new edition of The Bible Course with Bible Society and published a new title with Hodder called God’s Book: An Honest Look at the Bible’s 7 Toughest Topics. Andrew also works closely with the explorer Bear Grylls. They’ve published a Bible called the NIV for Young Explorers, produced a TV series in Israel and Andrew recently helped Bear develop a brilliant new book called The Greatest Story Ever Told. Andrew has degrees in Geography (BSc), Theology (BTh) and History (MA). He completed his PhD in...

S12 Ep01 | Domenic Ruso | Can the Bible Still Reach Skeptical People Today?

Jan 6, 2026 41 min

Listen to Pastor and Theologian, Domenic Ruso, being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Dom talks about his work in Quebec leading the180 Church in Laval, and shares his insights on reading and using the Bible as a living guide, connecting faith to everyday life, and how we can help people engage with the Bible in a secular age. In this episode, Lorna and Domenic discuss: Dom Ruso’s work as a pastor and theologian engaging with faith in an increasingly secular age. How Dom helps Christians understand Scripture in a culture that often feels disconnected from the Bible. The unique spiritual landscape of Quebec and why it presents both challenges and opportunities for the church. Dom’s experience planting and leading the180 Church in Laval and what he has learned about ministry in a post-Christian context. How curiosity, doubt, and honest questioning can become pathways that lead people back to faith and the Bible. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep1 Domenic Ruso is from Montreal, QC. He is a pastor, communicator and cultural thinker passionate about helping a new generation discover their purpose with a renewed focus on God. As a sought-after speaker, Dr. Ruso brings an authentic and fresh vision for what it means to follow Jesus while helping people navigate doubts about God, church and the Bible. He is the author of The Bible for a Shifting Secular Age and the founding Lead Pastor of The180 Church (the180.ca) in the greater Montreal area. Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

S11 Ep12 | The Inspirational Life and Faith of David and Ruth Ann Onley

Nov 25, 2025 47 min

Listen to Ruth Ann Onley, married to the late David C. Onley, the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Ruth Ann leads us through her extraordinary life as a renowned Christian singer and the wife of the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. In this episode, Ruth Ann and Lorna discuss: Ruth Ann’s journey, that began with a strong Christian upbringing before leading her into a secular music career and a season away from faith. Encountering God and with the support of a church community, Ruth Ann rediscovered her calling and found that music became an expression of worship and ministry. Ruth Ann's unexpected love story with David Onley, and how she navigated marriage, motherhood, and life alongside disability with grace and resilience. Stepping into public life as the wife of Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, and how faith, patriotism, and service became deeply intertwined. The grief after David’s recent passing, and how Ruth Ann continues to live out a calling of worship, resilience, and witness in the later seasons of her life. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep12 Ruth Ann Onley is an award-winning Christian recording artist who has touched hearts for over 35 years with her concert singing ministry. Married to the late David C. Onley, the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 2007 to 2014, Ruth Ann had the opportunity to perform at many patriotic, military, and cultural events. She also flew into the far Northern communities, on David’s behalf, to continue his Aboriginal Literacy programs. In 2008, Ruth Ann and David had the honour of meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace. She is a contributing author to the Word Guild award-winning book called; “Faith, Life and Leadership.” Ruth Ann is the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Literature degree from Canada Christian College, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Nana to nine precious g...

S11 Ep11 | Parkinson's Changed Everything: A Conversation with Lorna Dueck

Nov 18, 2025 50 min

Listen to Lorna Dueck being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. Six months ago, Lorna's husband Vern passed away after a long journey with Parkinson's disease. In this moving episode, Lorna opens up about walking through grief, what she and Vern learned about God's presence in suffering, and how Scripture and worship carried them both through the hardest days. In this episode, Lorna and Joanna discuss: Walking through grief, sharing how love, loss, and God’s presence met Lorna along the way, and how suffering revealed God’s nearness in ways Lorna never expected. Lorna's and Vern’s journey through Parkinson’s, and how their marriage, their faith, and their commitment to each other carried them through profound challenges. How Scripture and worship sustained Lorna through illness, offering a heartfelt look at the spiritual practices that helped her stay steady when life felt overwhelming. John 15 and how God sometimes prunes our lives. Lorna shares how Scripture helped her understand hardship and spiritual growth in her season of suffering. The surprising mercies of God that Lorna experienced while Vern was in long-term care - moments filled with compassion, connection, and a sense of God’s presence. How the Parkinson’s community became a lifeline for Lorna, offering strength, solidarity, and understanding among people facing similar struggles. Small groups, Scripture, and supportive friendships and how they provided comfort and direction during some of the hardest seasons of Lorna's life. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep11 Lorna Dueck has explored the intersection of journalism and Christianity for over 30 years. Her most recent full-time role was as CEO of Crossroads Christian Communications, Inc. and the show, “Context with Lorna Dueck”. Lorna was a regular commentary writer on faith and public life in Canada’s leading national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, and is a frequent media commentator. She has travelled the world...

S11 Ep10 | Joni Sancken | How is Gen Z Discovering Scripture?

Nov 11, 2025 42 min

Listen to Rev. Dr. Joni Sancken, Butler Chair of Homiletics & Hermeneutics at Vancouver School of Theology, being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, they discuss how Joni uses Scripture to preach with honesty, courage, and imagination. They also explore Scripture’s voice in a world of doubt and trauma, why Jesus can’t be tamed, and how the parables are meant to disrupt and awaken us. In this episode, Joni and Andrew discuss: Joni’s journey into preaching and they explore how faith, family, and church community shaped her calling, and look at how Scripture moves from the page to the pulpit. What happens when congregations lose Bible fluency as they unpack Paul Wilson’s “Four Pages of the Sermon” as a way to move from trouble to grace. They wrestle with the disruptive power of the Gospel and reflect on preaching with honesty in a world of trauma and uncertainty. How Scripture gives us language when words fail. Joni talks about the space Scripture has for lament, questions, and encounters with God. The “thin place” of preaching - where God moves between text, preacher, and listener and how the Church can reclaim a wilder, untamed Jesus. The subversive power of the parables and how to preach them in ways that awaken instead of dull the imagination. What’s Stirring in Gen Z and the Future of the Church? Joni and Andres explore Gen Z’s hunger for authentic faith and consider what this means for the future of the Church.Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep10 Joni Sancken’s approach to preaching is interdisciplinary and theological. Sancken (PhD, Toronto School of Theology, Emmanuel College) holds the Butler Chair of Homiletics and Biblical Interpretation at Vancouver School of Theology. She was formerly Professor of Homiletics at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH where she served for a decade and Assistant Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology at Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Har...

S11 Ep09 | James Pedlar | How the Fruit of the Spirit Brings Unity to the Church

Nov 4, 2025 38 min

Listen to Rev. Dr. James E. Pedlar, Professor of Theology at Tyndale Seminary, where he holds the Donald N. and Kathleen G. Bastian Chair of Wesley Studies being interviewed by CBS Ambassador Andrew Stirling. In this episode, they discuss the value of different denominations and how the spiritual gifts and fruit of the Spirit are always in place to bring unity and glorify God in the Church. In this episode, James and Andrew discuss: James' formative years growing up in the Salvation Army, where an intergenerational church family helped nurture his early faith and love for God. Hearing God’s call to ministry, and how it was shaped by James’ love for Scripture and the encouragement of mentors who guided him toward full-time service. The importance of grace, gifts, and fruit in discerning how the church recognizes and confirms a call to ministry. The Salvation Army and Free Methodist and the shared heritage and theology of these two Wesleyan movements. Teaching at Tyndale Seminary and how James is living out a pastoral calling through scholarship and theological education. The Biblical call to Christian unity and what Scripture teaches about ecumenism and why unity matters to the Church’s witness. Understanding our differences in the Body of Christ by balancing truth and love in inter-denominational relationships. Living in a ‘post-truth’ age and how the Gospel speaks into a culture obsessed with “my truth.” How discovering the work of the Holy Spirit in the Church empowers believers with gifts and helps to guide the Church. James shares about equipping future leaders amid cultural and technological challenges, and requests prayers for wisdom, faithfulness, and the next generation of leaders who will carry the gospel forward. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep9 The Rev. Dr. James E. Pedlar is Professor of Theology at Tyndale Seminary, where he holds the Donald N. and Kathleen G. Bastian Chair of Wesley Studies. He also chairs...

S11 Ep08 | June Hur | Faith and a Best-Selling Author

Oct 28, 2025 47 min

Listen to June Hur, best-selling and award-winning author, being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, June talks about her passion for literature, and how discovering forgotten Korean history would form a foundation for writing best-selling YA Korean historicals. June also reveals how her Christian faith has shaped her storytelling and how Scripture has guided her path as a writer. In this episode, June and Joanna discuss: How June Hur blends Korean history with mystery fiction to create immersive young adult novels. June’s writing being rejected over a 100 times, and how she found her true writer’s voice. Writing strong women into Korean history, and how June gives voice to brave women who were overlooked in the past. What it felt like when June won the prestigious Edgar Award, and her work was recognized on the world stage. Why June decided to be open about her Christian faith as an author. Writing about brave characters and how it inspires June to live more courageously herself. From the Bible to C.S. Lewis and Tim Keller, and how Christian thinkers and writers quietly shaped June’s worldview. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep8 ----- June Hur (허주은) is a New York Times best-selling and Edgar Award-winning author of YA Korean historicals. Born in South Korea, June spent her formative years in the USA, Canada, and South Korea before studying History and Literature at the University of Toronto and working at the city’s public library. Her work has been featured in Forbes, NPR, The New York Times, CBC, Vogue Korea, and KBS. She resides in Toronto with her family. ----- Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

S11 Ep07 | Paul Bendor-Samuel | Faith and Medicine on the Mission Field

Oct 21, 2025 40 min

Listen to Dr. Paul Bendor-Samuel, Executive Director of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Paul talks about the generations of missionaries in his lineage, and how this influenced his path to becoming a doctor and integrating faith and medicine on the mission field. In this episode, Paul and Andrew discuss: Dr. Paul Bendor-Samuel’s life from growing up in the mission fields, to becoming a physician, missionary, and Executive Director of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies.His legacy of faith and calling - Paul traces his family story from his Jewish refugee great-grandfather who met Christ, to the generations of missionaries in his family who dedicated themselves to Bible translation and cross-cultural ministry.Paul’s calling to medicine and mission, and how this paved his way to serving people outside traditional ministry spaces, and intertwining healing and mission with his calling.Redefining development work, and what "Christian development" means to missions with local communities.How the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies equips global Christian leaders to shape theology rooted in their own cultures.The growing spiritual openness among young people in Europe and North America.What Western Christians can learn from believers in the rest of the world — bold faith, joy, and community. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep7 ----- Paul spent the first 10 years of his life in Brazil and West Africa, the son of missionary parents. He studied medicine in Cardiff, Wales, where he met his wife, Liz, also a doctor. In preparation for cross-cultural mission they did two years theological and missiological training and then served in Tunisia for 12 years, first in primary health care and rural development and then for seven years as Executive Director of the joint mission agency L ‘Association de Cooperation en Tunisie (ACT - actdev.org). During our lif...

S11 Ep06 | Marion Taylor | How Did Women Since 320 AD Interpret the Bible?

Oct 14, 2025 39 min

Listen to Dr. Marion Taylor, a best-selling author, Professor of Old Testament and Graduate Director at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, being interviewed by seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Dr. Marion Taylor discusses the books she has written, her research and the discovery of the many women who interpreted Scripture and helped to influence generations with God’s Word. In this episode, Marion and Lorna discuss: Dr. Marion Taylor's books and research in discovering the influence of women interpreting Scripture, from as early as the year 320.How a biblical interpreter is defined as anyone who engages Scripture through letters, poetry, art, or other creative expression.The impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe, who was a Biblical Interpreter that used novels like Uncle Tom’s Cabin to preach and teach Biblical truth beyond the pulpit.Forgotten women writers who have been revealed through the years and the research journey that uncovered diaries, commentaries, and Scriptural interpretations long buried in archives.Courageous interpreters of the Reformation like Katarina Zell who boldly defended clergy marriage, wrote pastoral letters, and ministered side by side with their husbands.Florence Nightingale’s annotated Bible and how it reveals how she wrestled with faith, science, and Scripture in her private notes.Henrietta Mears’ 20th-century influence and how she helped shape Billy Graham and a whole generation of leaders.Powerful lessons for women today found by learning about the foremothers of faith who empower and challenge narrow narratives about women’s roles.Passing faith to our children in the home and using Scripture through song, story, and family life. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep6 ----- PhD (Yale)BA (Toronto), MA (Toronto), MDiv (Knox/Toronto), STM, MPhil Marion Taylor grew up in Toronto and began her academic studies at the University of Toronto. Questions about how to negotiate the worlds o...

S11 Ep05 | Gary Thomas | How Does Scripture Renew Our Minds?

Oct 7, 2025 51 min

Watch or listen to Gary Thomas, a best-selling author and international speaker being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode Gary talks about his success as an author who has sold over 2 million copies, and how the truth of Scripture has kept him anchored. He explores this further in his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, where he exposes the 12 lies that rob our intimacy with God, and how the truth of Scripture can transform us by the renewing of our mind. In this episode, Gary and Joanna discuss: Gary's calling, his writing, and ministry focus which is at the heart of his work as an author on spiritual formation and relationships.Gary’s ministry motto which is, "The closer we draw to Christ, the more deeply we’re able to love others", whether in marriage, family, or friendships.His latest book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, which reveals 12 common lies that rob believers of joy, peace, and intimacy with God.Romans 12 and how renewing our minds leads to true peace - rooted not in circumstances, but in relationships and God’s Spirit.Why Christians should embrace the reality of the supernatural, including the often-overlooked role of angels, and how this fuels a deeper spiritual adventure.The entitlement mentality and how we're told by Jesus that there will be persecution in this world, but that He has rescued us from a lifetime of slavery to sin, and eternal death, so every (good) little thing is an extra blessing. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep5 ===== Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships within the Christian community. Gary is the author of numerous books that together have sold over two million copies, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and won numerous awards...

S11 Ep04 | Malcolm Guite | What if Creativity Could Kindle the Imagination for Christ?

Sep 30, 2025 40 min

Listen to Malcolm Guite, an English poet, singer-songwriter, Anglican priest and academic, being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Malcolm leads us on a journey of how he discovered faith through the influence of poetry and Scripture. And how finding his purpose in life was by using his gift and love of literature, poetry and Scripture, to help kindle people’s imagination for Christ. In this interview, Malcolm and Andrew discuss: Malcolm's early life growing up in Nigeria and then him moving to Canada with his family, where his formative years were shaped as the son of a minister.His teenage years and how he was impacted by the John Keats poem, Ode to a Nightingale which helped direct his path toward God and literature.How an encounter with the presence of God in college while reading the Psalms aloud had a profound impact on Malcolm’s life.The way Malcolm’s sonnets skillfully integrate Scripture and poetic work, exploring God in a deeper way.Malcolm’s purpose as a poet and minister to kindle people’s imagination for Christ through his love of poetry, language, and Scripture.----- Malcolm Guite is an English poet, singer-songwriter, Anglican priest, and academic. Guite earned degrees from Cambridge and Durham universities. His research interests include the intersection of religion and the arts, and the examination of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Owen Barfield, and British poets such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was a Bye-Fellow and chaplain of Girton College, Cambridge and associate chaplain of St. Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge. On several occasions, he has taught as visiting faculty at several colleges and universities in England and North America. Guite is the author of five books of poetry, including two chapter books and three full-length collections, as well as several books on Christian faith and theology. Guite has a decisively simple, formalist style in poems, many of which are sonnets, and he stated that his...

S11 Ep03 | Darren Young | Is This Generation the Most Spiritually Open?

Sep 23, 2025 46 min

Watch or listen to Darren Young, President of Power to Change (P2C) and a member of our CBS Board of Directors, being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, Darren shares about the great impact of Scripture on his life - in guiding his decisions and steps, and how it now guides his leadership of P2C. It's a pivotal time and Darren is seeing a rising generation who are spiritually open to the Gospel. He wants to encourage and equip the Church and other organizations to help people, especially this generation, know Jesus and experience His power. In this interview, Darren and Joanna discuss: God called Darren to a life of ministry through Scripture when he heard Crawford Loretz speak about 1 John 1:5 at a conference - that God is light and in Him there is no darkness - no darkness at all. Power to Change’s ministry is reaching college and university students and Darren goes on to say that this is a pivotal time when these students are in the midst of making important life decisions. Cultural moments are pointing this generation to Jesus and Darren shares that there is a call for them to be very spiritually open to God’s story and to hear it in a fresh way.There are three key ingredients to sharing faith that Darren talks about - inspiration, equipping and community, but he goes on to say that typically only the first two are focused upon.Darren prays for the next generation, that they will be the ones who will see the greatest breakthrough any of us have ever experienced. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep3 ===== Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety The Bible Course: biblecourse.ca. ===== Darren Young joined the CBS Board of Directors in October 2023. He was captured by the mission of God through the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC), as a student of Simon Fraser University. It was there that God...

S11 Ep02 | Bishop Linda Adams | Do You Trust God Enough To Say, “Lord, I’m Available"?

Sep 16, 2025 40 min

Listen to Bishop Linda Adams, Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Canada, being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Bishop Linda Adams served the Free Methodist Church in the US for 32 years and then was elected to serve as Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Canada in 2024. In this episode she talks about walking alongside the Free Methodist Church to build connections and prioritize cross-cultural relationships across Canada, and how the Bible has equipped her to care for vulnerable children and fuels her mission. In this interview Linda and Lorna discuss: Going from strength to strength, like the pilgrims on the journey to Zion in Psalm 84, Linda shares that she has gotten stronger, feels like she knows Jesus better than she ever did and has as much energy for ministry as she did 20 years ago. The Bible equipped Linda to care for vulnerable children since she was a teen. There were Bible passages she couldn't get away from - especially those where Jesus welcomed and blessed the children like in Matthew 18:6 and Exodus 2:2-10.Walking alongside the Free Methodist Church, Linda is building connections and prioritizing cross-cultural relationships across Canada's diverse landscape. The Bible fuels her challenging work by starting every morning with Seedbed Daily Text and a hymn, and uses a Bible app to read and/or listen to Scripture. Although Church attendance is declining, Linda sees hope. She sees God still moving in people's lives and churches being re-energized.Linda gives advice to the younger people and encourages them to trust God to help them find their path. She explains that God made you and knows you best and loves you most. You can simply say, "Here I am" and then let God lead you one step at a time along your path, and you'll get stronger as you go. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep2 ===== Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with u...

S11 Ep01 | Joel Augé | How a New Worship Initiative is Uniting Churches Across Canada

Sep 9, 2025 41 min

Listen to Joel Augé, Chief Growth Officer at Crossroads being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Joel talks about Royal Anthems, a new project which aims to cultivate the spiritual movement that is happening and reinvigorate Canadian worship music production by unifying, distributing, and building infrastructure for worship pastors and worship leaders across Canada to write songs. Royal Anthems Songs Camp Produces 16 New Songs: At the first camp, worship leaders from 10 provinces were represented. Although most of them had never written songs before, by the end of the camp they had written 16 new songs!"Sing a new song to the LORD! Let the whole earth sing to the LORD!" Psalm 96:1. There are spiritual things happening and we're joining in. It's a call to the Canadian Church to join in on what is already happening with new songs.Why Doesn't the Canadian Church Sing Canadian Songs? Because we as the Canadian church haven't been creating songs. The Royal Anthems project is building the infrastructure to enable Canadian worship pastors and leaders to write songs.Scripture is a Songwriting Guidebook: Aligning song lyrics with the Words of Scripture enables worship leaders to ensure that the words they are putting into the mouths of believers is the Truth.Why Start Sunday Worship with Praise Music? A soft, fertile heart is more likely to grab onto the lessons He wants to teach us. And music for some reason does that. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep1 --- Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety Whether you’re well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world’s best-selling book. This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse...

S10 Ep15 | Stacey Palmer | Can God Restore the Life of Prisoners?

Jul 29, 2025 41 min

Listen to Stacey Palmer, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada, being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Stacey has been involved in the leadership of the ministry since 2009 involving federal, provincial and youth corrections. Her belief in an accountable and restorative response to crime is reflected by her work, which includes pastoral care and counselling, mentoring, and facilitating restorative circles. In this episode, Stacey talks about the value that God places on humanity, and how He cares about upholding dignity and His image in every human being. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s10-ep15 --- Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety Whether you’re well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world’s best-selling book. This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. --- Stacey Palmer serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Prison Fellowship Canada (PFC), an organization that prepares and mobilizes the Canadian Christian community in response to the issue of crime and the restoration of offenders. She has been involved in the leadership of the organization since 2009 and her unique ability has brought PFC’s vision, growth, and stewardship into a regionalized and national community. Academically, Stacey holds a Master’s degree in Missional Leadership. She is currently a candidate for a doctoral degree in Restorative Justice through Acadia University in Nova Scotia. Stacey has over 16 years of volunteered experiences in both the federal and provincial corrections in Canada, which includes pastoral counselling, mentoring and facilitating restorative circles with offenders and surrogate victims demonstrating that s...

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