Lent is usually seen as a Roman Catholic season of preparation for Easter, but FBB speaker Ian McKerracher points out that the underlying principle, self-examination and prayer leading to increased holiness and obedience, is certainly Christian, and biblical. He suggests that while we may rightly avoid certain aspects of imposed ceremonialism, it is good for all Christians to set aside time for reflection and prayer, and that for such things the weeks prior to Easter are perhaps the best of all....
Mar 01, 2023•7 min
Because Christianity is grounded in testable truth claims, Christians should never insist that anyone "just believe." Instead, as FBB speaker Ian McKerracher makes clear, the faith claims of many Christians should be subjected to a healthy biblically-based skepticism. The fundamentals of the Christian faith will never be found to contradict Scripture or real-world experience.
Feb 22, 2023•8 min
This year's Super Bowl commercials included, for the first time, two advertisements for Jesus. But were viewers exposed to the Jesus of the Bible? FBB contributor Shafer Parker doesn't think so. In "Hate for Eight" he reveals that by watering down the gospel the commercials earned only despite from the "woke" crowd, the demographic the people behind the ads spent $20 million trying to reach.
Feb 14, 2023•10 min
The future of Apologetics is you. Join FBB Content Creator Jon Rendall as he takes a look at 1 Peter 3 and examines the context of apologetics. Besides being always prepared to give an answer, what else does Peter call us to in this famous passage? For more resources check out our website www.faithbeyondbelief.ca
Feb 09, 2023•14 min
There's a weird synchronicity between the apocalyptic visions of unbelievers and many Christians. Both believe things are bound to get worse, just before the world's awful ending. But now FBB contributor Shafer Parker explains that the Bible offers a different view, a hope based upon the triumph of Christ over sin and death, and the ongoing work of the Spirit to disciple the nations so that "the earth becomes full of the knowledge of the Lord like waters that cover the sea" (Isaiah 11:9).
Feb 07, 2023•9 min
A whole worldview in a three-minute song? It's possible. Join FBB Content Creator Jon Rendall as he talks about analyzing popular music, and understanding how art communicates worldview. In this episode, Jon looks at music from the 90s, and the Nihilistic worldview contained in so many of the hits. For more resources, check out our website at www.faithbeyondbelief.ca
Feb 02, 2023•16 min
Too many Christians bemoan the sorry spiritual state of the churches while lacking the will to do anything about it. Now FBB contributor Shafer Parker reports on a growing movement to shake the Church loose from her apathy and encourage her to take a stand for truth and righteousness. The question is, can the OT example of Phinehas be replicated today? Only God and time will tell. Read along https://www.faithbeyondbelief.ca/blog
Jan 31, 2023•10 min
A BC Nurse on trial for a Billboard. Calls to boycott a new video game. Twitter Drama. JK Rowling is no stranger to controversy, but the past few years have reached a new level. Join podcast host Jon Rendall as he explains the most recent events around Rowling and the clash of worldviews she represents. Who defines truth when it comes to issues of sex and gender? How as Christians can we use these reality and worldview questions to communicate the hope we have in Christ? All this and more in thi...
Jan 26, 2023•23 min
Too often the development of a Christian worldview is seen as an intellectual exercise, a combination of research and logic, leading to specific conclusions. But FBB associate speaker Ian McKerracher demonstrates that a Christian worldview is more often caught than taught, the product of thousands of influences from early childhood on, and all directed by a merciful God to one end, a personal experience of reconciliation with our Creator and the gift of being shown the world from His point of vi...
Jan 24, 2023•8 min
For the first time in sixty years, the population of China is in decline. Birth rates have dropped lower than the US and Canada as the country grapples with a rapidly aging population. Join FBB content creator Jon Rendall as he unpacks the worldviews behind this crisis both in China and Canada, the biblical value of human life, and the consequences of social engineering the mass infanticide of tens of millions of baby girls. For more resources and information check out our website faithbeyondbel...
Jan 19, 2023•20 min
No one questions that churches suffered greatly during the government-imposed lockdowns of 2020-2022. Now, FBB contributor Shafer Parker examines the lockdown's continuing effects and suggests ways for church leadership to prepare for future mal-treatment.
Jan 17, 2023•9 min
Apologetics and cinema? What can modern films tell us about cultural worldviews, religion and spirituality? Join FBB Content Creator Jon Rendall as he unpacks the spirituality and religion in the 2009 film Avatar, the reason it resonated with audiences around the world as well as the gospel questions Avatar is asking. For more resources visit faithbeyondbelief.ca
Jan 12, 2023•22 min
"The Bible is not a book of science" is repeated like a mantra by many Christians, but FBB Associate Speaker Ian McKerracher's blog demonstrates that when viewed properly, Biblical principles and scientific principles reveal the One True God that is behind them both. Read to learn that the principles of thermodynamics match perfectly with the principles of sancto-dynamics.
Jan 10, 2023•7 min
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2023! The end of a year and the beginning of a new one has become a popular time to reflect on life and the changes we want to make. Faith Beyond Belief's Shafer Parker talks about New Year Resolutions, and what Christians should think about when planning their next year. For more information and resources check out our website at faithbeyondbelief.ca
Jan 05, 2023•23 min
Another year has flown by, and Shafer and Jon wanted to take some time to remember and celebrate 2022. The ups and downs, and all the ways God has been at work. Thank you to everyone for tuning in and we look forward to sharing more with you in 2023. Blessings!
Dec 29, 2022•23 min
At the end of a controversial year, FBB supporters want to know what the future holds for one of Canada's leading apologetics ministries. Now, in a very personal blog, Executive Director Julie Lane steps forward to reveal that in its eleventh year of existence FBB is poised to cooperate with leading evangelical ministries to reach a wider audience than ever, with conferences and courses aimed directly at age groups from children to adults. She also explains that without increased support these o...
Dec 27, 2022•8 min
What's in a story? If you ask Shafer and Jon, a whole lot. Join our Everyday Conversations hosts as they discuss the power of a good story and how that can be used effectively in the world of Apologetics and Christian ministry. For more resources, check out our website faithbeyondbelief.ca
Dec 22, 2022•36 min
It is just possible that Christians fail to mature because they lack milestones by which to measure their current level. Now, in a series of personal experiences FBB speaker Ian McKerracher describes his own process of maturity and delineates three important markers for measuring every Christian's growth. Read it with a view to discovering where you stand on the road to full maturity in Christ.
Dec 20, 2022•8 min
Canada is in international news for all the wrong reasons. The global community is shocked by our growing numbers and permissiveness in medically assisted suicide. Shafer and Jon recap some of the most recent headlines and talk about the reality, as well as the future of Euthanasia in Canada. For more resources head to faithbeyondbelief.ca
Dec 15, 2022•28 min
You've probably sung "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" all your life. The beautiful words tell a story, but do you know the grief and bitterness, and the new hope that inspired author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to write them? Contributor Shafer Parker reveals the darkness that almost destroyed Longfellow, and how his carol tells the story of the moment when faith was reborn. He also reports on the new movie that brilliantly brings this story to the screen. Read along on our website; https://w...
Dec 13, 2022•8 min
Our very own Shafer Parker shares about his experience watching the Christmas film, I Heard The Bells from Christian Production Company Sight & Sound Films. Known as America's Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life...until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers the resounding ...
Dec 09, 2022•13 min
Too many Christians hesitate to share their faith because they anticipate the inevitable result will be failure and embarrassment for all concerned. But FBB speaker Ian McKerracher uses an encounter with an ISP salesman to remind us that such defeatism results from our forgetting God's secret weapon, the Holy Spirit, Who goes before us and works with us, to prepare the ground and make every gospel encounter a success in one way or another.
Dec 06, 2022•7 min
Shafer and Jon discuss the current and future clergy crisis. Where will the future leaders of the Church come from? Are young people being prepared to take on the responsibility? Jon and Shafer discuss the importance of Church leadership and training young people for the future.
Dec 02, 2022•20 min
So much is said in Western Society about the equal rights of women that the question of their value is frequently overlooked. Now FBB Speaker Jon Rendall reveals the central truth of the human race, that women are to be equally valued because, like men, they are made in the image of God, designed to be equally necessary for the well being of the human race.
Nov 29, 2022•6 min
Shafer and Jon discuss the state of Global Christianity in 2022. Join us as we celebrate the Gospel reaching every corner of the earth and discuss the work still left to be done. For more information, and resources or to partner with us in equipping the next generation of believers, head over to faithbeyondbelief.ca
Nov 24, 2022•24 min
Most Canadians know that doctor-assisted suicide is available for adult patients facing terminal illness, but FBB contributor Shafer Parker reveals that death advocates have successfully moved the goalposts to include adults with non-fatal illnesses or disabilities, while advocates now recommend the same for disabled newborns. The future, where no demographic will be safe from the death enthusiasts, is already here.
Nov 22, 2022•11 min
Shafer and Jon are back together again discussing the world of instant and overwhelming information. As Christians, how do we discern what information we should pay attention to in a sea of more and more content? How can we make sure we absorb the information we actually need? Join Shafer and Jon as they discuss this important topic; you can find more information at faithbeyondbelief.ca
Nov 17, 2022•36 min
Christian grandparents often watch with helpless anxiety as their adult children neglect the spiritual development of their grandchildren. But now FBB associate speaker Ian McKerracher brings the good news of how grandparents can be proactive, speaking powerfully into their grandkids' lives and effectively turning them toward God for an eternity.
Nov 15, 2022•8 min
Faith Beyond Belief speaker Ian McKerracher interviews Randy Baker about his new book Worldview: The Adventure of Seeing Through Scripture. Randy analyzes the worldview issue in the Church in both the US and Canada. He also explains what a scriptural worldview is. You can check out Randy's book here. https://www.amazon.ca/Worldview-Adventure-Seeing-Through-Scripture-ebook/dp/B09X374F37 As always check out www.faithbeyondbelief.ca for more information and resources like this....
Nov 10, 2022•32 min
Remembrance Day is important to Canadians, but it might be revealing to find out how well they understand why the memory of past wars is so important. Contributor Shafer Parker suggests that Canada's involvement in two world wars mattered because our soldiers fought for an eternal principle, the only kind of freedom that makes human beings truly free.
Nov 08, 2022•8 min
