The AC Podcast

Oct 25 2024 200 ep. 48 mins 190

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The Apologetics Canada Podcast helps churches understand and speak the language of our culture and address questions being asked with intellectual honesty, gentleness and respect. Hosted by Troy Lydiate

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Answering Jordan Peterson and Richard Dawkins on the Virgin Birth

Oct 25 2024 36 mins

The now-famous Canadian Psychologist Jordan Peterson recently released a discussion he had with prominent atheist Richard Dawkins (moderated by YouTuber Alex O'Connor - aka Cosmic Skeptic). Titled "Memes and Archetypes: Dawkins vs. Peterson," a prominent portion of the discussion focused around whether Peterson actually believes supernatural events like the virgin birth and resurre

Faith Family & Sexual Integrity with Bryan and Bonnie Pue

Oct 18 2024 54 mins

One of the most challenging and often overlooked topics in the church is sexual integrity. This week on the AC Podcast, Troy sits down with Bryan and Bonnie Pue, founders of "The Union Movement" and AC Adjunct speakers. From purity culture to today’s views on sexual identity, Bryan and Bonnie share their testimony and their passion for Jesus and His Word as they engage a confused

Hypocrisy in Hollywood: The Glorification of Violence

Oct 11 2024 48 mins

"Lights, camera, action—cue the egregious blood splatter!" Increasingly, films rely heavily on shockingly, and often grotesque, depictions of violence—ranging from mutilations to various forms of assault. What is equally shocking is how some Hollywood actors and filmmakers, who portray these graphic scenes, can be so hypocritical when they condemn real-world violence. On this w

Closed Book: Can I Add to the Bible?

Oct 04 2024 45 mins

In a recent email we received the question, "Why can’t we add books to the Bible today?” On this week’s podcasts Wes and Andy sat down to talk about what the biblical canon really is, why its authors matter, and why the Bible’s table of contents is in fact a closed case.

Livin' on a Prayer! What Bon Jovi Taught Us about Our Cultural Double Standard

Sep 27 2024 43 mins

Rock star Bon Jovi has received much media attention lately. Seeing a woman standing on the edge of a bridge, he cared enough to talk her out of jumping. She eventually came over the railing and received a big hug from him. Bon Jovi’s kindness was praised and resonated deeply with many. Yet, this heroic act of kindness also inadvertently reveals a culture deeply at odds with itse

The Simple Gospel

Sep 20 2024 51 mins

You may have heard the gospel many times but can you put the good news of Jesus into your own words? How do you personally explain what salvation is? Some people are intimidated to share the gospel in fear that there's a right or wrong way. Yes, there is wrong doctrine but is there a right way to share the gospel? In the New Testament, the gospel is explained in many different ways

Whose Fault is it Anyway?: Parental Responsibility in a Contradictory Culture

Sep 13 2024 51 mins

Parenting comes with responsibilities. On that much, just about everyone can agree. But how should we hold parents responsible for the crimes of their children? And to what end? Such questions are being raised again in the wake of yet another school shouting in the US, this time in Georgia. Using this incident as a springboard, Andy, Steve, and Troy jump into a discussion about par

Slavery, Equality, and Galileo: A Response to O’Connor

Sep 06 2024 53 mins

In some circles, there has been a recent increase in the awareness of the importance of Judaeo-Christian values for the Western civilization. From the abolition of slavery to the rise of modern science, these values have played a foundational role. But what do you do with slavery in the Bible? What do you do with Paul’s teaching against women teaching men? What about the Church�

Determined?: Responding to O’Connor and Shapiro

Aug 30 2024 43 mins

Are you freely choosing to read this? Or did something else cause you to do this very thing at this very moment, whether you liked it or not? Most people would say yes to the first part of this question, thinking that this is self-evident. After all, you could stop reading this if you wanted to. But what if, foundationally, this world is made up of nothing more than colliding parti

Race or Grace?: A South African View of Critical Race Theory

Aug 23 2024 60 mins

Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a well-known term today, but it comes with complexities, nuances, and the potential for misuse on all sides. The conversation around CRT is revealing that it’s a much larger global issue than many may have realized. In this week's episode of the AC Podcast, Troy and Andy interview South African Pastor and PhD student Johan Erasmus. Tune in to hear ho