In the beginning, God made all things perfect and we broke them. What is the end game that God has in mind? In this community chapel, Pastor Lucas Cooper will share the end that God has in mind for us and some applications related to this. Pastor Lucas Cooper serves as Lead Pastor at Bayview Glen Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Lucas brings a unique blend of humor, life-experience, passion, and honesty to his teaching. He is committed to helping men and women experience God...
Jan 22, 2019•24 min•Ep. 335
Is Jesus your greatest treasure? In this community chapel, Pastor Matthew shares details from the parable of the kingdom in Matthew 13 and makes application. Pastor Matthew Naismith graduated from Tyndale University College & Seminary. He is currently the Pastor for Teaching & Vision at Church of the City in Guelph, a church he partnered in planting four years ago. An avid coffee drinker, Bible nerd and all things Guelph, Matt, his wife and their two boys love the mission of...
Jan 15, 2019•22 min•Ep. 334
In this final community chapel for 2018, there will be three speakers that will be bringing some meditations that reflects on the meaning of advent and Christmas in their life. Constance Stender shares about two bible characters that experienced peace from God. Later, she shares about her life story, how she allowed God to use her, and how she experienced peace from God – reminding us who we are in God’s eyes. Karen Gallimore shares about how God had a different plan for...
Dec 18, 2018•34 min•Ep. 333
Have you been called by God to lead? In this community chapel, Rev. Dr. Joyce Ross will share about leadership and trusting in God. Dr. Ross believes that if we are leaders, we need to trust God that he will equip us in order to lead. The Rev. Dr. Joyce Ross is currently the pastor of the historic East Preston United Baptist Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Ross has served on many Church, Community, Provincial and National Boards. She has taught Sunday School for over 56 years. She...
Nov 27, 2018•25 min•Ep. 332
How many times when teaching, have you been asked “Why do I have to know this?”? Trevor Brown will share his view on why it is better to make understanding and wisdom the organizer in your teaching, not knowledge. Trevor Brown is an Associate Professor by Special Appointment at Tyndale. He brings his passion for mathematics to Tyndale. He desires to develop rich learning and assessment tasks. He has collaborated with many outstanding mathematics educators in the writing of...
Nov 21, 2018•15 min•Ep. 331
Dr. Patrick Franklin’s message will touch on the creation text in Genesis 1:26-28 and 2:15-25, which has often been referred to as the dominion text or the stewardship text. Dr. Patrick Franklin is currently an Associate Professor of Theology at Tyndale Seminary. Dr. Franklin is a leader and bridge-builder engaging the church, the academy, and the public sphere. He is an expert in ecclesiology, trinitarian theology, Christian ethics, and the life and thought of Dietrich...
Nov 20, 2018•22 min•Ep. 330
In this chapel, Rev. Garry James will share about how he learned how to abide in God despite his and his family’s health events. Rev. Garry James is the the lead pastor of Valleyview Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Newmarket. His pastoral passion is to be an agent of reconciliation, people to people and people to God. He began leading Valley View 15 years ago and has led in the development of community outreaches which have included a school of dance, a school of...
Nov 13, 2018•25 min•Ep. 329
Our city, our world has a heavy heart - there is hatred, discrimination, and violence. In this chapel, The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling shares about how people need the good news of Jesus Christ - that there is tremendous power in the gospel. The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling is the Senior Minister of Timothy Eaton Memorial United Church in Toronto (since 1998). He received his education in England, Bermuda, Canada and South Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Law from the...
Oct 30, 2018•26 min•Ep. 328
How well do you know Jesus? Most people are comfortable that they know who Jesus is and sometimes have lost some of the power of who Jesus is. In this chapel, Dr. Bradley Noel will give us a fresh look at Jesus because he believes that Jesus and his message are far more radical and unbelievable than we may have recognized. He walks through a number of story of Jesus and reinterprets them as the early church would have heard them. Dr. Noel comes to Tyndale having served at Acadia...
Oct 23, 2018•30 min•Ep. 327
In this special chapel where Dr. James Pedlar was installed to be the Donald N. and Kathleen G. Bastian Chair of Wesley Studies, Dr. Pedlar examines the life of John Wesley and how John Wesley was a great witness to the triumphs of God’s grace even when God often led John Wesley to do things he did not want to. John Wesley’s story challenges us to embrace the optimism of God’s grace and that nothing is beyond the reach of God’s grace. Dr. Pedlar is the Donald N...
Oct 16, 2018•18 min•Ep. 326
In holding our annual “Tyndale” Chapel in recognition of our namesake, William Tyndale, the translator of the first English New Testament, Dr. James Robertson examines the life of William Tyndale, his work to translate the Bible into English, and the legacy he left behind. William Tyndale ‘s legacy brought God closer to his people. James Tyler Robertson (Ph.D., McMaster Divinity College) is the Creative Producer of Online Learning & Adjunct Professor of Christian...
Oct 02, 2018•40 min•Ep. 325
Danielle Strickland examines a story from her life where she received a message from God to avoid a "spirit of (Spiritual) sleepiness". Danielle Strickland cautions against stagnation in ones' faith and the importance of listening to and seeking what God wants. Danielle, based in Toronto, is the author of 5 books with her most recent being The Ultimate Exodus: Finding Freedom From What Enslaves You. She is host of DJStrickland Podcast, Co-founder of Infinitum,...
Sep 25, 2018•26 min•Ep. 324
Lorie Hartshorn discusses what our prayer life is like and what makes it so hard to pray? Is prayer an option, and does God need us to pray? Lorie Hartshorn examines how prayer works to accomplish God's will. Lorie Hartshorn join us. Lori is the co-host of the daily 700 Club Canada television show.
Sep 18, 2018•23 min•Ep. 323
Dr. Gary Nelson begins the 2018/2019 academic year and delivers its opening address. Dr. Nelson examines the Gospel of Mark and encourages all students to follow the command to love God with everything that they have and everything that they are. Dr. Gary 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 &...
Sep 11, 2018•18 min•Ep. 322
Passage: Philippians 3 Dr. Gary Nelson discusses his missions experience in Nairobi and the difference between simply being a tourist and being a traveler. How in one's faith, one will often choose to be a tourist, being free of inconvenience and discomfort, thinking they are living the adventure, but are missing all the things that make one a traveler. Dr. Gary Nelson is a published author, dynamic speaker and recognized Christian leader in Canada and around the world. On July 1...
Aug 22, 2018•27 min•Ep. 321
Dr. Barry Smith looks at Jacob in Genesis 35 and speaks on the topic of one's perspective; how one's experiences can change how one views their situation. Dr. Smith comes to Tyndale after spending almost 25 years at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York, where he served as Vice President, Student Services for nearly 14 years. Dr. Smith has a breadth of experience in building student programs and facilities for student formation and development at Roberts Wesleyan,...
Aug 08, 2018•19 min•Ep. 320
Dr. Daniel Wong examines the life of the apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians and how God is able to use "ordinairy containers", ordinariy people, to complete His will. Dr. Wong has taught at Tyndale University College since 2000. He taught preaching at Tyndale Seminary from 1997 to 2005. He had extensive pastoral experience at the Toronto Chinese Baptist Church in English ministry since 1982, and when the church expanded to two locations in 1986, he pastored at the Scarborough...
Aug 01, 2018•21 min•Ep. 319
Dr. Arnold Neufeldt-Fast examines Psalm 19:7-11 and looks at the commitment to the word of God and dependence on His power. 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, Bienenberg, Switzerland, in partnership with...
Jul 25, 2018•26 min•Ep. 318
An exile is an immigrant who is far from the comforts of their home. Dr. Alexander Chow examines the story of the Israelites exiled in Babylon and are told to make their home in this place; build their houses there, work in the city, raise their family, and seek the welfare (the Shalom) of Babylon. Dr. Chow stresses that no matter where we are placed, we need to seek justice, flourishment and completeness to the people in the land. Dr. Alexander Chow is Lecturer in Theology and World...
Jul 23, 2018•19 min•Ep. 317
Remembering is a radical act that we can so easily forget, especially when things do not go as we want. Prof. Sharon Ramsay examines how the unrelenting quest for more can leave us breathless. The concept of "more" defined by the world, looks like validation, likes and mentions. When defined by God, He offers relationships, a real rest and the unforced rythymns of grace. Since 1998, Sharon has been an educator of graduate-level counselling students. In her therapy practice,...
Jul 11, 2018•22 min•Ep. 316
Paul Burford discusses the importance of beginning one's day in God's presence by examining the life of David. He then looks to the New Testament and examines the three factors that affected Jesus' ministry through story-telling. Paul Burford (Honours BA Fine Arts, York University) is a professional filmmaker, passionate about the theological impact of landmark films in respect to faith perspectives. His teaching background includes 3 years in Advanced Television and Film,...
Jul 04, 2018•34 min•Ep. 315
Rev. Joan DeVries examines Genesis 1:27 and what it means to be made in God's image; especially when compared to our contemporary culture's view of humankind. Joan DeVries stresses that reducing human beings to simply physical animals, removes any sense of their spirituality, emotions and uniqueness as God's children. 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...
Jun 20, 2018•24 min•Ep. 314
Dr. Hernandez discusses the concept of perfection through imperfection by looking at reaching towards one's inner self in solitude, reaching out to others through service and reaching up to God by actively seeking Him. 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 conducts retreats...
Jun 13, 2018•34 min•Ep. 313
Dr. Peter Neumann examines Psalm 121 and the deep need Christians have for seeking help from God. Dr. Neumann encourages his listeners to view their time on Earth as a pilgrimage where they should seek help from God daily as God is able to take care of things beyond our control and preserve our lives. Dr. Peter Neumann (PhD, University of St. Michael's College, Toronto School of Theology) is the Assistant Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Master's College and Seminary...
Jun 06, 2018•18 min•Ep. 312
Do we view ourselves as souls with a body or bodies with a soul? Dr. Barbara Haycraft examines Psalm 103 and what it means to educate one's soul through rest, recieving and responding. Dr. Haycraft is the Director of the Spiritual Formation Center at Tyndale University College & Seminary. Barb formely served as VP, Dean of Student Life at Tyndale University College & Seminary. Her ministry background and leadership roles of over 35 years with The Navigators in both the USA...
May 30, 2018•31 min•Ep. 311
Brian Bertrim discusses the experience of his retirement and the process of leaving. He examines the passage of Isaiah 43 in which Isaiah has to speak for God and bring hope and comfort to a people who have been exiled. Brian pastored a Wesleyan church for 12 years, and resigned from that position to pursue "outside of the walls" type of ministry. He is a former student at Tyndale during the late 90's.
May 23, 2018•21 min•Ep. 310
Dr. Minho Song speaks on the topic of bearing fruit for Jesus and the importance of obedience in the life of a believer. Dr. Minho Song is currently senior pastor of Young Nak Korean Presbyterian Church of Toronto. He was a missionary with OMF International, teaching at Asian Theological Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines; and pastoring a Filipino congregation. He believes in the importance of raising up healthy pastors and congregations for the next generation. To this end, he travels...
May 16, 2018•21 min•Ep. 309
Compassion does not remain at a distance, true compassion always enters into the concrete pain and suffering of another. Dr. Robert Dean examines Exodus 33 to examine God's compassion and grace and how we should look to understanding these aspects of our Lord. 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...
May 09, 2018•22 min•Ep. 308
Christians can and should be involved in the political process. Dr. David Guretzki looks at 1 Timothy chapter 2 to examine how Christians can engage in the political process through prayer. David Guretzki, PhD (McGill University) is Executive Vice President and Resident Theologian at the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, a position he began in June 2017. He resides in Ottawa. Formerly, he was Professor of Theology, Church & Public Life at Briercrest College & Seminary in...
May 02, 2018•22 min•Ep. 307
Dr. Ron Kydd details his childhood and his experience of growing up after the Second World War and the importance of God in our current day and age. He examines Galations 2:19-20 to examine why the church is not growing in the west, while thriving in places such as Africa and China. Dr. Kydd has taught at a number of institutions over the years, including the School of Religious Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, Eastern Pentecostal Bible College (now Master’s College...
Mar 27, 2018•18 min•Ep. 306
