This official chapel calls the community together to dedicate ourselves to God's call, and to deliberately seek God's face. 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...
Sep 16, 2015•21 min•Ep. 215
Passage: Psalm 121 Dr. Joyce Peasgood explores what it means to be a pilgrim in everyday life. Dr. Joyce Peasgood is the founding director of Anam Chara Centre for Christian Formation and Interim Pastor at Altadore Baptist, Calgary, AB.
Aug 19, 2015•25 min•Ep. 214
Passage: Psalm 131 Dr. James Wilhoit examines biblical humility, using one of the Psalms of David as an example. Dr. James Wilhoit has been a faculty of Wheaton College since 1981 where he initially taught courses on teaching the Bible and the History and Philosophy of Christian Education. He also teaches a class at Tyndale in the DMin program. Over the years his teaching at Wheaton College has shifted to emphasize Christian Formation through spiritual practices and the role of the...
Aug 12, 2015•16 min•Ep. 213
Passage: Judges 4 How does one respond to their calling and bring it to fruition? Dr. Robert Foster examines the story of Deborah and her calling to lead the Israelites during a time of turmoil. Rob Foster, Ed.D., has taught in Tyndale’s Department of Education as an Adjunct Professor since the program was launched in 2008. He has recently retired as Head of Modern Languages in the Durham District School Board and joined the BEd team as Core Faculty. He received his Doctorate in...
Aug 05, 2015•17 min•Ep. 212
Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11 In view of the end times, how are we to live? Dr. Daniel Wong encourages us to watch and pray during difficult times. Dr. Wong has taught at Tyndale University College since 2000. He has been teaching Preaching at Tyndale Seminary since 1997. He has had extensive pastoral experience at the Toronto Chinese Baptist Church in English ministry since 1982 and then when the church expanded to two locations in 1986 he pastored at the Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church...
Jul 29, 2015•19 min•Ep. 211
Passage: Lamentations There is a time and place for happiness, but we often fail to recognize the need for lament. Dr. Mary Conway recounts some of the horrific events of World War II and contrasts them to those described in the book of Lamentations. Mary L. Conway (Ph.D., McMaster Divinity College) teaches courses in Old Testament biblical studies and Hebrew. Her dissertation involved an adaptation of Appraisal Theory to Hebrew narrative in order to evaluate characters and determine...
Jul 22, 2015•21 min•Ep. 210
Dr. Rupen Das talks about evangelizing to people of the Muslim faith; how to show them unconditional love, as well as how to be good neighbors to them. Dr. Das is a mission and development consultant for the European Baptist Federation (EBF) in Amsterdam and senior advisor for capacity building with Canadian Baptist Ministries. Previously, he was the community development and relief director at the Lebanese Baptist Society and the program director of the Master of Religion in Middle...
Jul 15, 2015•19 min•Ep. 209
Passage: Genesis 39:1-6 Dr. Jennifer Myrie looks at the different events of Joseph’s life and explores how he was able to grow and develop even through traumatic circumstances. Dr. Myrie is Clinical Manager at Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin where she overseas counselling programs, internships and training. She is also a sessional instructor in the Couple and Family Therpay Program at the University of Guelph.
Jul 08, 2015•15 min•Ep. 208
Passage: Proverbs 16:13 What makes a good leader? Is it the strength of their vision? Or is it their integrity and character? Dr. Robert Cousins examines what godly leadership looks like. Robert is from Northern Ireland and immigrated to Canada in 1974. He is a graduate of Tyndale (Ontario Bible College, BTh) and Wheaton Graduate School (MA in Intercultural Studies). For 12 years, Robert and his wife Sheila served as missionaries in theological education and leadership development...
Jun 24, 2015•28 min•Ep. 207
Passage: Romans 8:14-17 Dr. Frank Macchia examines Jesus’ faithfulness and the lengths that He went through in order to redeem sinners to the Father. Frank D. Macchia is Professor of Christian Theology at Vanguard University. He has served as the President of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and for more than a decade as Editor of the Society's Journal, Pneuma. He has also served on the Faith and Order Commission of the National Council of Churches (USA) as well as on two...
Jun 17, 2015•22 min•Ep. 206
Dr. Bill Webb looks at four different views of heaven and offers hope for what lies ahead for every Christian. Dr. Bill Webb is married (Marilyn) with three grown children (Jonathan, Christine, and Joel) and a dog (Muffin). Education: Ph.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Teaching: Professor of New Testament for 22 years (Heritage); Adjunct professor at Tyndale and ACTS. Bill has worked as a pastor, chaplain, and professor over a span of twenty some years. In addition to conference...
Jun 10, 2015•19 min•Ep. 205
Passage: Psalm 96 Dr. James Pedlar examines different biblical responses to God’s judgment and how as Christians we might respond. James Pedlar joined the Tyndale faculty full time in 2013, having previously taught at Tyndale and Booth University College on a part time basis. James loves teaching and is passionate about helping students understand how Christian theology has developed in response to the challenges that the church has faced throughout its history. James is...
Jun 03, 2015•23 min•Ep. 204
Passage: Genesis 7 Dr. Scott Masson examines the life of Noah; his obedience, righteousness and God’s amazing preservation of His creation. Dr. Masson has written a number of scholarly works related to his areas of specialization. In 2011, he published a major entry on “Christian poetry” for the Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization. In addition to his scholarly work, he is a certified translator in German, the product of time spent in Germany studying classical...
May 27, 2015•24 min•Ep. 203
Passage: 1 Timothy 4 Dr. Beth Veale examines what it means to fight the good fight, as seen in 1 Timothy 4, and contrasts this to common modern views on fighting. Dr. Beth Veale is a Part-time instructor at Tyndale University College & Seminary.
May 20, 2015•19 min•Ep. 202
Dr. Charles Nienkirchen examines the notion of facing up to God and shares some personal musings on “Jacob the wimp” and “The Jacob with a limp”. Dr. Charles Nienkirchen is Professor of Christian History and Spirituality at Ambrose University College in Calgary, Alberta. He taught as an adjunct professor at several seminaries in Canada, the United States and Russia and has been Scholar in Residence at the University of Oxford, England and Tantur Ecumenical...
May 06, 2015•20 min•Ep. 201
Passage: Romans 12:1-2 Dr. Bradley Noel examines what the will of God is for our lives and how we can follow it. Dr. Noel has over a decade of experience as an educator and pastor. He comes to Tyndale having served at Acadia University and Masters College and Seminary, where he created a variety of in-person and online courses. Most recently, he has been Dean of Distance Education at International Biblical Online Leadership Training, the distance education provider for Vanguard...
Apr 29, 2015•25 min•Ep. 200
The first annual Easter in the Chapel event was a beautiful, moving celebration of Christ’s resurrection. The service included worship led by Colin Owen [MTS ‘08], Scripture readings, choir performances, testimonies by alumnus Andrew Gordon [BRE ’91, MDiv ‘96] and student Axel Kazadi [MTS ‘15], and a piano medley performed by Margaret Mikelait [BSM ‘77].
Apr 11, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 199
Dr. Carolyn Weber recounts events from her life and details her journey from growing up in a non-Christian home to finding Christ. Carolyn Weber is an author and speaker. She taught literature to undergraduates for 15 years, most recently as associate professor of Romantic Literature at Seattle University. As the Canadian Commonwealth scholar for literature, she completed her M.Phil and Doctoral degrees at Oxford University, and later served as the first female Dean of St. Peter's...
Mar 18, 2015•36 min•Ep. 198
How do we understand holiness? Do we view it as a legalistic way to live life or do we view it as freedom from sin? Bradley Noel examines this question and what it means for us in our daily lives. Dr. Noel has over a decade of experience as an educator and pastor. He comes to Tyndale having served at Acadia University and Masters College and Seminary, where he created a variety of in-person and online courses. Most recently, he has been Dean of Distance Education at...
Mar 04, 2015•28 min•Ep. 197
What place does desperation have in our walk with God? Is desperation ever a good thing? Or should we always remain cool and composed in our faith? Michael Krause examines these questions. 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...
Feb 04, 2015•24 min•Ep. 196
Passage: Psalm 119 How do we express our love for God? How do we listen to God and discern what he wants for us? Dr. Kevin Livingston examines these questions and explores the implications on our walk with God. Dr. Livingston is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and has served congregations in Seattle, Scotland, Vancouver, Cambridge, and most recently, the historic Knox Presbyterian Church in Toronto. Passionate about the integration of pastoral ministry and...
Jan 21, 2015•22 min•Ep. 195
Passage: 1 Peter 1 Faith and Christianity are not only an intellectual exercise. One has to also live out the doctrine. Dr. Gary Nelson explores the words of Peter to the Church. 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...
Jan 14, 2015•27 min•Ep. 194
Passage: Mark 4:35 – 5:43 Blaine Charette examines the theme of fear as seen in Mark through the story of the disciples in the storm, Jairus and his daughter, as well as the healing of the demon possessed man. Dr. Blaine Charette has taught Biblical Studies for about twenty-five years at Colleges, Universities, and Seminaries in Canada and the United States. He has also served as a visiting lecturer at various institutions in Europe and Asia. He was educated in Canada (...
Jan 07, 2015•19 min•Ep. 193
Phil is married to Betty, and together are the parents of Owen and Lily. Phil has been an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church of North America for the past 20 years, having served two Canadian congregations, Burnaby CRC (1990-1997) and then River Park CRC (formerly First CRC) in Calgary, Alberta as Sr. Pastor from 1997 – 2010. Phil earned a B.A. (Business Admin/Psychology) from Calvin College, a Master of Divinity from Calvin Theological Seminary, a Master of...
Nov 26, 2014•18 min•Ep. 192
Dr. Gary V. Nelson joined Tyndale on July 1, 2010 as President and Vice Chancellor after serving for ten years as General Secretary of CBM, the national and global work of Canadian Baptists. During those years, CBM experienced a striking capacity growth, expanding the organization’s global impact in the areas of leadership development, theological education, sustainable community development and the development of key educational resources for congregations across Canada....
Nov 19, 2014•24 min•Ep. 191
Pastor Peter has been with Young Nak Church since 1995, first as youth and education director. He's been the lead pastor of Young Nak English Ministry since 2003. He and Linda have been married since 1994 and are the parents of three beautiful children. Bio taken from http://www.yntoronto.com/staff.html
Nov 12, 2014•18 min•Ep. 190
James K.A. Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin College where he holds the Gary & Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology & Worldview. The award-winning author of Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism? and Desiring the Kingdom, his most recent books include Imagining the Kingdom (2013), Discipleship in the Present Tense (2013), Who’s Afraid of Relativism? (2014), and How (Not) To Be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor (2014). His popular writing has...
Nov 04, 2014•41 min•Ep. 187
James K.A. Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin College where he holds the Gary & Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology & Worldview. The award-winning author of Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism? and Desiring the Kingdom, his most recent books include Imagining the Kingdom (2013), Discipleship in the Present Tense (2013), Who’s Afraid of Relativism? (2014), and How (Not) To Be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor (2014). His popular writing has...
Nov 04, 2014•46 min•Ep. 188
James K.A. Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin College where he holds the Gary & Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology & Worldview. The award-winning author of Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism? and Desiring the Kingdom, his most recent books include Imagining the Kingdom (2013), Discipleship in the Present Tense (2013), Who’s Afraid of Relativism? (2014), and How (Not) To Be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor (2014). His popular writing has...
Nov 04, 2014•43 min•Ep. 189
Jenny joined St Clement’s as the Rector (Senior Priest) in 2013. Jenny was born and brought up in England and has lived in Pakistan, India, Singapore, and Japan. She settled down in Toronto eight years ago and was on staff at St Paul’s Bloor Street all that time. Jenny’s passion is to connect with those who are spiritually searching and asking questions and to deepen the faith of those who are learning how to follow Jesus. When life gets hectic, she eats too much...
Oct 29, 2014•16 min•Ep. 186
