Bill McRae explores the heart of Mary Magdalene by examining the 6 scenes in which she appears in the Bible. Dr. Bill McRae is President Emeritus at Tyndale University College & Seminary. Dr. McRae graduated from Emmaus Bible School (1954), Toronto Teachers College (1955), Queens University (1966), and Dallas Theological Seminary (1970, 1983). As a former school teacher, Dr. Mcrae taught for two years in the public school system and from 1966 - 1975, he was involved in pastoral and...
Jul 06, 2016•27 min•Ep. 245
Passage: Hebrews 12 Michael Krause discusses how we should respond to fear and how to have faith during times of trouble. 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 experimental church reaching out...
Jun 29, 2016•28 min•Ep. 244
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 Steve Brown discusses how we can live our lives as ambassadors of God, as well as the importance of prayer. Husband of Lea and dad to Luke, Ainslea, and Lauren, Dr. Steve Brown serves with Arrow Leadership as President and oversees the Arrow Leadership Program in North America. Steve received his Master of Divinity from Tyndale Seminary and is credentialed as a pastor with the Mennonite-Brethren. He will be forever thankful for business...
Jun 22, 2016•21 min•Ep. 243
How do we deal with tension? Do we view it as troublesome and intrusive, or do we look at the possible benefits it can bring? Join Dr. Wil Hernandez as he examines the life and words of Henri Nouwen in order to answer these questions. Dr. Hernandez [PhD Fuller Theological Seminary] is the founder and executive director of CenterQuest (www.CQCenterQuest.org) and manager of the Nouwen Legacy Associates (www.nouwenlegacy.com). A trained counselor and spiritual director, he regularly...
Jun 15, 2016•24 min•Ep. 242
2016 Distinguished Alumnus Rev. Paul Estabrooks teaches on how we can run the race of endurance and faith. Paul Estabrooks is a veteran foreign missionary with a deep concern for Christians in restricted countries. He has thirty-four years of ministry experience among persecuted Christians with Open Doors International. He is the author of five books and a number of booklets that document his work with the church in restricted countries and provide training for persecuted Christians...
Jun 08, 2016•39 min•Ep. 241
Passages: Acts 26:19-22, Genesis 16 Join Charles Price as he explores the topic of vision and examines how Christians should respond when God speaks. Charles Price has been the Senior Pastor of The Peoples Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada since September 2001, with a weekly congregation of 3500 people. He has a weekly hour-long television programme, Living Truth, which is broadcast coast to coast in Canada each week, as well as in the United Kingdom, Europe, India, Australia,...
Jun 01, 2016•33 min•Ep. 240
Passage: Matthew 18:21-25 How can we love our enemies? How can we forgive? Join Rev. Dr. Joan DeVries as she explores how we can apply the Bible's teachings on forgiveness to our daily lives. Rev. Joan DeVries joined the Tyndale community on August 8, 2012 as the Seminary Dean of Students. 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 has taught high school, pastored...
May 25, 2016•28 min•Ep. 239
How do I pray? Dr. Martin Mittelstadt examines this question, as well as how prayer can be understood, especially during times of hardship and suffering. Dr. Mittelstadt is a Professor of Biblical Studies at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. He brings 10 years of pastoral experience from his home province of Manitoba. His publications on Luke-Acts include Reading Luke-Acts in the Pentecostal Tradition and Spirit and Suffering in Luke-Acts: Implications for a Pentecostal...
May 18, 2016•19 min•Ep. 238
The Scandal of Division and the Challenge of Reconciliation Passage: 1 Peter Dr. James Pedlar examines the disunity of the contemporary Church as well as the need for reconciliation in the Church's identity and mission. 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...
May 04, 2016•20 min•Ep. 237
Blind Faith Passage: Mark 10:46-52 Dr. Kevin Livingston examines the story of Bartimaeus who put his faith in Jesus and received his sight. Dr. Livingston discusses the implications of such an act and how we can follow this example. 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...
Apr 27, 2016•28 min•Ep. 236
A New Hope Passage: Haggai 2:1-5 When life is full of troubles and hardships, do we flock to greener pastures or put our hope in the Lord? Derek Chan discusses how we can be steadfast in our faith, especially in times of trouble. Derek Chan graduated from University of Toronto with a BS in Computer Science in 2006. Afterwards, Derek worked as a Computer Consultant for a downtown IT firm which paired himself with a number of fortune 500 companies throughout Canada and the US for 5...
Apr 20, 2016•16 min•Ep. 235
Dr. Barry Smith, Senior Vice President Academic and Dean of the University College, addresses the graduating students at the 2016 Convocation Chapel.
Mar 30, 2016•10 min•Ep. 234
Passage: 1 Kings 17 Dr. Bradley Noel examines how to discover the call of God and live it out. 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 his Doctor of Theology at the University of South Africa in 2008,...
Mar 20, 2016•44 min•Ep. 233
Passage: Numbers 15:15-16, Luke 10:25-37 Anne Woolger uses examples from her experiences working with refugees to explore the topic of loving one's enemy. As the founding director of Matthew House, Anne has been working with refugees in Toronto since 1988. She has a BA (Hons) from Queen’s University and a Master's degree in Theology from Tyndale University College and Seminary. She also holds a certificate in International Human Rights Law from the International...
Feb 17, 2016•30 min•Ep. 232
Passage: Philippians 4:4 President Dr. Gary Nelson examines a Biblical response to the struggles and hardships of our daily lives. 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...
Feb 03, 2016•20 min•Ep. 231
Passage: Luke 18:9-14 Dr. Daniel Wong examines the daily search for significance and contrasts the values and prayers of the Pharisees to those of the tax collector. 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...
Jan 27, 2016•18 min•Ep. 230
Passage: Romans 7 God is faithful, even when we are faithless. Dr. Andrew Farley examines the strict laws of the Old Testament, as well as God's grace in establishing the new covenant. Dr. Andrew Farley is the author of the bestselling book The Naked Gospel, the lead pastor of Church Without Religion in west Texas and is also the president of a non-profit media ministry, Andrew Farley Ministries, which is devoted to helping people better understand the grace of God. He...
Jan 13, 2016•31 min•Ep. 229
Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 How does a Christian deal with the problem of evil? How does one reconcile an all-powerful sovereign God and the presence of pain, suffering and evils in one's life? Rev. Dr. Joan DeVries examines these questions. Rev. Joan DeVries joined the Tyndale community on August 8, 2012 as the Seminary Dean of Students. Joan brings a valuable breadth of ministry and educational experiences to this key role in student development for the Seminary. Prior to...
Jan 06, 2016•26 min•Ep. 228
Passage: Luke 23:32-43 God offers us Amazing Grace, beyond what we deserve. Join Distinguished Alumnus Rev. Dwayne Cline from Hughson Street Baptist Church in Hamilton as he looks at how this grace is shown through Jesus' suffering on the cross. Dwayne Cline is the pastor of Hughson Street Baptist Church, Hamilton, Ontario. "When I stood in the back yard of the home I grew up in all I could see was forest and field. Country stretched before me for as long as I could see....
Nov 25, 2015•23 min•Ep. 227
Passage: Luke 16 Join Rev. Jenny Andison as she examines Jesus' call for us to have deep forgiveness and broad wisdom by examining the parable found in Luke 16. 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...
Nov 18, 2015•25 min•Ep. 226
The 2015 Fall Graduation ceremony saw graduates come together with faculty, family and friends to celebrate, reflect, give thanks and look towards the future. The speakers included Dr. Gary Nelson who gave the Welcome Address, Janney Lock who gave the Graduating Student Address for the University College and Teresa McWhirther who gave the Graduating Student address for the Seminary. Dr. John H. Wilkinson was introduced as Tyndale University College & Seminary’s 8th Chancellor...
Nov 07, 2015•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 225
Passage: Luke 18:1-8 Have you ever experienced injustice? Will justice ever be realized? Join Dr. Fred Penney as he examines these questions. Dr. Penney has pastored since 1987, having planted a multi-ethnic church in the heart of Toronto. He currently pastors Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in Port Perry, ON. Dr. Penney studied homiletics with Dr. Haddon Robinson and his dissertation is entitled "Applying a Spiritual Warfare Cosmology to Preaching". He has taught homiletics...
Nov 04, 2015•21 min•Ep. 224
Passage: Luke 8:26-38 Dr. Carolyn Weber discusses the difficulty of being a Christian and how God uses us to extend grace within our own families and communities. Carolyn Weber graduated summa cum laude from Huron College, University of Western Ontario, Canada. She was awarded the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship to study at Oxford University in England, where she completed her M.Phil and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Romantic Literature. Also at Oxford, she taught undergraduates...
Oct 28, 2015•28 min•Ep. 223
Rev. Dr. Jamie Taylor talks about the life and mission of his great-great grandfather, James Hudson Taylor, as well as God's call for willing and skillful workers. Rev. Dr. Jamie Taylor is currently serving at OMF International as the Sector Leader for Church and Mission Ministry, for China and Beyond Area. He is the great-great grandson of J. Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission (now OMF International).
Oct 21, 2015•29 min•Ep. 222
The Tyndale community was encouraged and challenged by fellow colleague James Brooks (Global and Community Engagement) and Tyndale students who have participated in one or more of Tyndale's mission trips. Their address is entitled "Dear Tyndale."
Oct 14, 2015•23 min•Ep. 221
Davy Liu’s passion for his work was instilled in him from the very beginning. As a child, he loved to use pencil and pastel on paper to capture things he took visually. Davy’s family immigrated to the United States from Taiwan when he was thirteen, and he sought refuge in his natural talent – art – as he struggled to adapt to the new culture and language. After graduating from Ringling School of Arts and Design in Florida, Davy became a Disney animator and worked...
Oct 07, 2015•32 min•Ep. 220
Join Dr. Judith Rood as she recounts the story of Teresa Benedicta Edith Stein living during the hardships of Nazi Germany and the persecution of the Jewish people. Judith Mendelsohn Rood received her Ph.D. in Modern Middle Eastern History from the University of Chicago and her M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University. She earned her B.A. at New College, an experimental liberal arts college modeled on the Oxford University curriculum, and did undergraduate and graduate work at...
Sep 30, 2015•26 min•Ep. 219
The Tyndale community and friends gather together to dedicate the new campus at a special worship service. 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...
Sep 25, 2015•21 min•Ep. 218
In celebration of the impact supporters and board members are making for Tyndale University College & Seminary, a celebration was held featuring guest speaker Sister Sue Mosteller, CSJ. Sue is a Sister of St. Joseph’s in the Toronto Convent and works for the Henri Nouwen Legacy as a Trustee, a Society Member, and with Henri’s Archival Collection at the University of Toronto St. Michael’s College. She is regularly connected with her friends at L’Arche...
Sep 24, 2015•21 min•Ep. 217
Passage: Matthew 19-20 Where do we see ourselves before God, and how does God see us? Dr. Rev. Joan Devries examines the parable of the workers and God's grace. Rev. Joan DeVries joined the Tyndale community on August 8, 2012 as the Seminary Dean of Students. 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 has taught high school, pastored several churches, served on a...
Sep 23, 2015•27 min•Ep. 216
