Michael Clarke details his life experience and struggles with moral trauma, PTSD and his experience with youth Ministry. He looks at the words from Psalm 25 and examines his journey during his life to find answers. Michael was born in Windsor Ontario and raised in Brampton from age 10. He graduated from the California Centre for Biblical Studies in Culver City California in 1974, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from York University, Toronto in 1979, and college...
Mar 20, 2018•24 min•Ep. 305
Katelyn Beaty speaks on the topic of the myths of one's vocation, specifically the myth that one's vocation must be clearly religious and affiliated with the Church. Katelyn Beaty is an Ohio native, an oldest child, and an INFJ. The most important thing you should know is that she loves words and believes they can change the world. She first learned this as an undergrad at Calvin College, where she worked on the student newspaper and genuinely looked forward to writing papers....
Mar 15, 2018•41 min•Ep. 304
How do we as Christians view God's calling? Many students in University and College find the topic of one's calling very stressful and unclear. Katelyn Beaty spends some time naming and encoutering the various myths that exist about vocation and replaces themselves with truer and more comprehensive understandings about vocation. Katelyn Beaty is an Ohio native, an oldest child, and an INFJ. The most important thing you should know is that she loves words and believes they can...
Mar 13, 2018•38 min•Ep. 303
Dr. Torrey Robinson examines the importance of worship and shares his personal "pilgrimage" when looking at the prosperity of the wicked. Is worship just something of a bye-gone age that needs to be rethought or is there some reason men and women of faith should make it a priority in their lives? Torrey has been Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Tarrytown since 1997. He and wife Sue have two grown sons - Carey and Carl. Torrey earned his Master of Divinity...
Mar 06, 2018•29 min•Ep. 302
Michael Messenger speaks about staying positive in the face of bad news and the danger of it pushing us towards isolation rather than towards justice and reconciliation. Michael Messenger discusses the correct way to treat those in situations of poverty and injustice; not with pity, rather as people created in God's image and who are close to God's heart. Michael Messenger is the President and Chief Executive Officer of World Vision Canada, giving leadership to relief,...
Feb 27, 2018•24 min•Ep. 301
Samuel Williams discusses how people have been categorized into different races and the systemic injustices that can be experienced by people of different races. He then outlines how the Church needs to engage in the experiences of its members and encourage diversity. Samuel is a graduate of University of Madras (B.B.A., 1998), Tyndale Seminary (M.Div., 2004), Regis College (S.T.M, 2008) and is currently doing a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) degree at Wilfrid Laurier University in...
Feb 15, 2018•25 min•Ep. 300
Kevin White speaks about people's inherent thirst for belonging, to matter, to be wanted, and to be loved by examining the story of the woman at the well in John 4. Kevin's passion is for youth and their families to be spiritually, emotionally, physically and financially healthy. He is enthusiastic about engaging the community and empowering young people to use their strengths for God's kingdom. His love of the arts also continues to shine through drama, rapping and playing...
Feb 06, 2018•16 min•Ep. 299
Dr. Bradley Noel wants to examine miracles in the Bible and why God decided to take the actions he did, specifically looking at the stories of Elijah and Elisha. Dr. Noel comes to Tyndale having served at Acadia University, Vanguard College, and Master's College and Seminary, where he created a variety of live and online courses. He is ordained with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador where he is heavily involved with discipleship and youth. Dr. Noel completed...
Jan 24, 2018•29 min•Ep. 298
Dr. Reynolds looks at the book of Colossians (chapters 1-3) and outlines the importance of matching our knowledge of what needs to be done with our actions. That we need to "live our lives, rooted and built in Christ" Colossians 2:7. Dr. Reynolds is the author of The Apocalyptic Son of Man in the Gospel of John (WUNT II/249; Mohr Siebeck, 2008) and has published articles in Biblica, Early Christianity, Henoch, Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus, and Neotestamentica...
Jan 16, 2018•26 min•Ep. 297
Dr. Elizabeth Davey examines how we as people prepare for eternity and how we should look forward to the hope of the future. Dr. Davey has taught English Literature at Tyndale since 1976. Over the years, she introduced a variety of courses—“Milton,” “Studies in C.S. Lewis,” “Canadian Literature,” “Key Figures in American Literature,” and “Religious Themes in Literature”—that anticipated the larger literature...
Jan 09, 2018•18 min•Ep. 296
Dr. Neufeldt-Fast examines the story of the wisemen in Matthew's Gospel and show how the redeeming work of Jesus was for all people, Jews and Gentiles alike. Dr. Neufeldt-Fast brings to the position of Director of the Master of Theological Studies Modular Program a strong background in teaching and administration as well as international exposure. From 2000-2006 Dr. Neufeldt-Fast was the Coordinator of a MA in Pastoral Ministries modular program at the Theological Seminary,...
Jan 04, 2018•33 min•Ep. 295
Dr. Gary Nelson speaks on the story of Simeon. He examines the anticipation of Jesus' arrival and the significance of His birth on Christians' lives; not only at Christmas time for a moment, but for a lifetime. Dr. Gary V. Nelson is a published author, dynamic speaker and recognized Christian leader in Canada and around the world. On July 1, 2010, Dr. Nelson began his term as the 12th President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale University College & Seminary. Prior to becoming...
Nov 28, 2017•28 min•Ep. 294
Dr. Victor Shepherd speaks about "the friend who sticks closer than a brother". Dr. Shepherd has taught at Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Toronto School of Theology and McMaster University. Until his retirement in 2017, he was also Adjunct Professor at Trinity College and Wycliffe College, University of Toronto where he supervised doctoral students. In 2005 he was made Professor Ordinarius of The University of Oxford, U.K. Author of 12 books (The Nature and...
Nov 21, 2017•26 min•Ep. 293
Stacey Campbell, Executive Director and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada, speaks about how we find our identity in Christ. After twenty-five years in business, Stacey embarked on a new direction, entering Tyndale Seminary. As part of her studies, she initiated a Prison Fellowship chapter at the Vanier Institute for Women in Milton, Ontario. What began as a volunteer role became a passion that drew her to make significant commitments to prison ministry. Stacey joined the Prison...
Nov 14, 2017•28 min•Ep. 292
In this special 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Chapel, Dr. James Robertson shares "Smiling While Drowning: Why We Still Need the Protestant Reformation." James Tyler Robertson (Ph.D., McMaster Divinity College) is the Creative Producer of Online Learning & Adjunct Professor of Christian History at Tyndale Seminary. His areas of research are religion in war and cultural studies as they pertain to faith. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on the role...
Oct 31, 2017•23 min•Ep. 291
Brett McBride talks about "the ministry of presence" – the church is to be a movement of God’s people that goes out amongst the community and captivates people with the compassion of Jesus Christ. Brett grew up in Tottenham, Ontario. He was raised in a loving Christian family but chose a path through his young adult years that left him lost and without hope. In 1997, a friend led him into a life-changing relationship with Jesus. Brett began attending The Peoples...
Oct 17, 2017•24 min•Ep. 290
Dr. Ian Gentles recounts William Tyndale's history and legacy. Dr. Ian Gentles is Distinguished Professor, Department of History and Global Studies at Tyndale University College, specializing in British history (particularly the period 1500-1800) the history of population and the family, early Christian history and ancient history. Before coming to Tyndale, Dr. Gentles taught at York University’s Glendon College. Most of his scholarly research has been on the English...
Oct 03, 2017•20 min•Ep. 289
Dion Oxford speaks about what he has learned from his 25 years of experience working with people experiencing homelessness. Dion Oxford is a Jesus follower first and foremost. He is the Mission Strategist for The Salvation Army’s 5 homeless shelters in Toronto, called Housing and Homeless Supports. Dion, along with his wife Erinn and daughter Cate, live in Toronto and are committed to journeying alongside people in the margins of society. He has spent more than 25 years working...
Sep 19, 2017•22 min•Ep. 288
Dr. Gary Nelson's 2017 Commencement Chapel message from Philippians chapter 3. Dr. Gary V. Nelson is a published author, dynamic speaker and recognized Christian leader in Canada and around the world. On July 1, 2010, Dr. Nelson began his term as the 12th President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale University College & Seminary. Prior to becoming president of Tyndale, Dr. Nelson served for 10 years as General Secretary of Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM), the national and global...
Sep 12, 2017•20 min•Ep. 287
Gary Nelson shares from Psalm 18 - "a Psalm of grounding" for disorienting times; and Zephaniah 3, that God is our Father and delights in us. Dr. Gary V. Nelson is a published author, dynamic speaker and recognized Christian leader in Canada and around the world. On July 1, 2010, Dr. Nelson began his term as the 12th President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale University College & Seminary. Prior to becoming president of Tyndale, Dr. Nelson served for 10 years as General...
Jul 26, 2017•24 min•Ep. 286
Dr. Siang-Yang Tan shares from John 21:15-19 and Jesus' words to Peter: "Do you love me more than these". The foundational question of our life and ministry is, do we love Jesus more than anything else. Rev. Dr. Siang-Yang Tan is Professor of Psychology and former Director of the Doctor of Psychology program in the Graduate School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology...
Jul 19, 2017•31 min•Ep. 285
Andrew Mugford shares the story of Stephen's sermon and stoning in Acts 7, and asks: are we living in such a way that we honour the blood shed by the martyrs who passed down our faith? Andrew Mugford graduated from Tyndale University College in 2012, with a BA, Religious Studies. Previously he obtained a diploma in Corporate Communication from Centennial College. He worked as an emergency medical dispatcher before returning to school. He is now an admissions counsellor for Tyndale...
Jul 05, 2017•18 min•Ep. 284
Dr. Dave Overholt demonstrates from the story of Cornelius in Acts 10:1-8 that it’s necessary for even "good, nice" people to hear and believe the message of the gospel to be saved, and that it's essential for the church to preach the message, not just be nice people. Dr. David Overholt [EdD, OISE, University of Toronto] is the founding pastor of Church on the Rock, one of the largest and longest running youth-targeted churches in North America. In addition to 27...
Jun 28, 2017•22 min•Ep. 283
Dr. Victor Shepherd encourages us from Hebrews 12 to run the race of the Christian life with perseverance, knowing that our Lord Jesus Christ has gone ahead of us and runs with us. Dr. Shepherd is Professor of Theology at Tyndale Seminary, specialising in Systematic Theology, Reformation Studies, Historical Theology, John Wesley, Philosophy and Jewish-Christian Relations. He is also Adjunct Professor at Trinity College and Wycliffe College, University of Toronto where he supervises...
Jun 14, 2017•18 min•Ep. 282
What kind of people does a church accept? Jesus told a story in Luke 7:36-50 that answers that question by answering the question of the kind of people God accepts. Rev. Joan DeVries joined the Tyndale community in 2012 as the Dean of Chapel and Student Formation. Joan brings a valuable breadth of ministry and educational experiences to this key role in student development for the Seminary. Prior to coming to Tyndale Joan taught high school, pastored several churches, and served on a...
Jun 07, 2017•22 min•Ep. 281
Dr. Valerie Michaelson shares from her passion and years of experience in children's ministry about how to create a nurturing environment in the church for children. Valerie Michaelson [DMin, University of Toronto; MCS, Regent College] is Associate priest at St James Anglican Church, Kingston and Anglican Chaplain to Queen's University. She is a visiting lecturer in the area of youth and children's ministry at Tyndale Seminary and Queen's University. Her publications...
May 31, 2017•23 min•Ep. 280
Dr. Robert Dean expounds Paul’s sermon in Athens on the resurrection from Acts 17:16-34 - “an earthquake from heaven, an earthquake of love.” Robert Dean [PhD, University of Toronto; MDiv Pastoral, Tyndale Seminary] recently completed his doctoral studies in systematic theology focused in the areas of Christology, ecclesiology, sacramental theology and theological ethics. His dissertation addresses the question of Church and culture through the lens of the radically...
May 24, 2017•20 min•Ep. 279
Pastor Kiernan Stringer speaks from John 20:24-29. Thomas had certain expectations of who Jesus was and what he would do. When those didn’t go according to plan, he wrestled with doubt. We often have expectations for how life will go, and when reality clashes with those expectations, we doubt whether God is there for us. But we find that Jesus’ death is enough, even in the midst of unanswered questions. Kiernan Stringer is Associate Pastor of Grace Toronto church.
May 17, 2017•28 min•Ep. 278
Dr. Tim Tang explains what Jesus means by "you are the salt of the earth" in Matthew 5:13 and asks us to question ourselves if we have lost our saltiness. Rev. Dr. Timothy Tang is Associate Director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministry Centre. He was born in Toronto where he lives with his wife Joanne and their three children. After studying at Upper Canada College, he completed his B.Sc. in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. Though Tim planned a career in healthcare...
May 03, 2017•25 min•Ep. 277
Dr. Michael Krause speaks on "Vantage Point" - how the death and resurrection of Jesus frees us from the negative things others have spoken about us. Dr. Michael Krause brings with him a broad range of ministerial experience in an urban context in churches, social service agencies and educational institutions. He was the youth pastor at Flemingdon Park Church, the assistant pastor at the Stone Church in downtown Toronto and the senior pastor at Church on the Street, an...
Apr 26, 2017•25 min•Ep. 276
