Best Chris Thiessen Podcasts (2024)

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The Crusades, the Inquisition, and the Dark Ages: A Catholic Perspective 1:08:37

8d ago1:08:37

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This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, Catholic author Steve Weidenkopf breaks down popular myths about the middle ages. We focus especially on misunderstandings regarding the dar…

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Shame, Anxiety, and How Christ Offers Healing (w/ Fr. Stephen Freeman) 1:03:38

5d ago1:03:38

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This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, I'm joined by Orthodox priest, podcaster, and writer, Fr. Stephen Freeman to discuss his book, Face to Face: Knowing God Beyond Our Shame. W…

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Finding Christ in the Old Testament (w/ Seraphim Hamilton) 1:02:41

12d ago1:02:41

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This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, Orthodox apologist, Seraphim Hamilton shares how we can find Christ in the Old Testament. Seraphim's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Serap…

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Perspicuity, Authority, and Intellectual Humility | A dialogue with Suan Sonna 1:29:51

2M ago1:29:51

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This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, I'm joined by Suan Sonna, a Catholic convert, Harvard Divinity School student, and all-around top-notch guy. In this back and forth conversa…

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Why (some) Protestants become Catholic (w/ Dr. Chris Castaldo 52:11

2M ago52:11

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This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Castaldo, a Protestant convert from Roman Catholicism, author, scholar and pastor. We discuss his recent book Why Do…

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Acquiring the Sacramental Mind of the Orthodox Church (w/ Dr. Zachary Porcu) 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

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This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Zachary Porcu to discuss the idea of developing a sacramental worldview, how we know things, and what it means to acquire …

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Discerning the True Tradition (w/ Dr. Barnabas Aspray) 46:19

3M ago46:19

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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Barnabas Aspray for a penetrating discussion on how we can discern the true tradition of the church. This conversation was filmed in person at the oldest Catholic seminary in America (St. Mary's Seminary and University). Learn more about St. Mary's: https://stmarys.edu/ Check out Dr. Aspray's podcast: https://podcas…

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A Christian Theology of Technology (w/ Marc Barnes) 1:05:03

3M ago1:05:03

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Most of us know that modern technology is having disastrous side effects. But here we are. What do we do now? In this episode, I'm joined by Marc Barnes from New Polity to discuss the philosophy of technology, how it's shaping us, and how we might move forward in a healthier way. If you're looking for a light video, this isn't it. If you're ready t…

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Paul within Judaism: The Radical Perspective (w/ Dr. Matthew Thiessen) 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Matthew Thiessen, author of A Jewish Paul, and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at McMaster University, to discuss a growing movement in Pauline studies: interpreting Paul within Judaism, not as a convert to Christianity. In this video, we cover how this perspective came about, how it compares to the New Per…

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Ulrich Zwingli: The most misunderstood reformer? (w/ Dr. Bruce Gordon) 1:09:42

8M ago1:09:42

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity Ulrich Zwingli, born January 1, 1484 in Switzerland, would go on to become a leading figure of the Reformation. However, just as quick was his rise to prominence as his fall from grace. After dying in battle…

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S02|11 - Nikki Schafers 32:51

9M ago32:51

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Welcome to episode 11 of Season 2 of the Epic Phelan Podcast. This time I am joined by Nikki Schafers, a Life & Mindfulness Coach based right here in Calgary. If you feel like you are currently living at a 5 or 6 out of 10, Nikki could help you realize your 10 out of 10 through help with goal setting, accountability and mindset coaching. I chat to …

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An Introduction to the Apocrypha (Fr. Stephen De Young) 1:12:20

9M ago1:12:20

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity From giants to tours of the underworld, the apocryphal books are full of intrigue. But what are their use for the church today? In this wide ranging interview, Fr. Stephen De Young guides us through the book…

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Dialogue: Orthodox Priest and Catholic Apologist Discuss the Papacy and Ecclesiology 1:30:43

10M ago1:30:43

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In this video, Orthodox priest, Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck, and Catholic Apologist, Erick Ybarra, discuss the papacy. However, this isn't your usual battle of proof texts. Instead, we dive deep into questions of ecclesiology which get to the root of the disagreement between Catholics and Orthodox. Throughout the course of the discussion, Fr. Laurent a…

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S02|10 - Rowan Fisher 39:59

10M ago39:59

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Welcome to another episode of EPIC Phelan… This time we are joined by Rowan Fisher of Fisher Law, Rowan is an immigration lawyer. Rowan and her team work to protect workers in Canada, family unification, businesses looking for temporary help from overseas workers and more. The team is comprised entirely of immigrants to Canada themselves so they kn…

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The Pillars of Orthodox Spirituality: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving (Fr. Evan Armatas) 1:05:18

10M ago1:05:18

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity It's one thing to read books about Orthodox theology, but how does one actually live an Orthodox spiritual life? That's what Fr. Evan Armatas shares in this video, based on his book Toolkit for Spiritual Gro…

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S02|09 - Phil Hammond, Sales Coach 39:10

11M ago39:10

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Welcome to another episode of the Epic Phelan podcast, connecting and bringing together local industry leaders and professionals. This week I have an EPIC conversation with Phil Hammond, sales coach and leader consultant. Phil can help provide you with a clear route to consistent sales growth. A VP of sales, Phil helps business owners and sales tea…

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Unlocking the Mysteries of the Rosary (w/ Keith Nester) 1:01:11

11M ago1:01:11

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos... The rosary is perhaps the most famous Catholic devotional practice. But is there more to it than just muttering the same words over and over again? In this video, Keith Nester breaks down the mysteries of the Rosary a…

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S02|08 - Dr Wes Thiessen 59:08

11M ago59:08

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Welcome back to the Epic Phelan Podcast with Ryan Phelan, the Calgary Real Estate Guy! In this episode I chat with Dr Wes Thiessen who specializes in Mediation and Arbitration. Dr. Wes Thiessen has been trained in general mediation skills with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta, specific mediation skills in Victim-Offender Reco…

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S02|07 - Sarah St Laurent 32:42

12M ago32:42

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Welcome back to the Epic Phelan Podcast with Ryan Phelan, the Calgary Real Estate Guy. On this episode I sit down with Hypnotherapist Sarah St. Laurent of LifeCraft. After experiencing the deep, transformational power of LifeCraft hypnotherapy, Sarah felt called to pursue her certification. Her personal experience with hypnotherapy and her broad cr…

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Catholic vs. Protestant Canon (w/ Gary Michuta) 1:08:04

12M ago1:08:04

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity Catholics and Protestants have a different canon. But why? In this episode, I'm joined by Gary Michuta to discuss the Old Testament Canon, and specifically, why Catholics have seven more books in their Bible…

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The Formation of the New Testament Canon (w/ Dr. Benjamin Laird) 1:06:48

1y ago1:06:48

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity There has been no shortage of debate over how the NT canon was formed. Was it an organic process, finished by the mid-second century? Was it an ecclesial process, formalized at 4th century councils? Or was i…

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Read the Bible like a Medieval Monk (w/ Dr. Hans Boersma) 1:00:35

1y ago1:00:35

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity In his book, Pierced by Love: Divine Reading with the Christian Tradition, Dr. Hans Boersma puts forth a seemingly simple argument: we should read Scripture according to its purpose. But, as it turns out, no…

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S02|06 - Sarah Moss 18:51

1y ago18:51

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Welcome back to the Epic Phelan Podcast! This time we are joined by Sarah Moss of Sarah's Secretarial Services, based right here in Calgary! Sarah is here to help small businesses succeed, to give you more time to pursue their real passions. A skilled wordsmith, Sarah provides proof-reading, editing, and word processing. Anything at all that you co…

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S02|05 - Mike Peterson 44:36

1y ago44:36

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Welcome to another episode of The Epic Phelan Podcast! This time we chat with a good friend of the Podcast, Mike Peterson, acclaimed movie director and producer based in Alberta. Mike talks to us about all things movies, as you must know by now, I am an avid cinema fan and always cover a lot of ground with Mike. During this conversation we get an e…

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S02|04 - Colin Henthorne 41:06

1y ago41:06

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Welcome back to Season 2 of the Epic Phelan Podcast! For this, our second episode, we welcome Colin Henthorne. Colin was born in Vancouver but grew up in BC, he has spent nearly all of his life living and working on the water, getting his first command at only twenty-one. Colin started working with BC Ferries in 1990 and captained the vessel Queen …

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The Catholic Vision for Work, Money, and Community (w/ Dr. Jacob Imam) 1:05:17

1y ago1:05:17

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos... Our relationship with work, money, and community is deeply flawed. At least, that's the hypothesis we're testing in this interview. Specifically, we're exploring what a Christian, or more specifically, Catholic, alter…

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S02|03 - Chris Calon 55:50

1y ago55:50

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Welcome to a brand new season of the Epic Phelan Podcast! Season 2 is now out and available for download and streaming. We kick things off with Chris Calon of SuiteHomeRenos, a complete renovation service, Chris is a good buddy of mine from the Calgary area. Chris and I know each other through networking and are in very similar businesses. So natur…

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The most DETAILED interview I've done on the papacy (w/ Erick Ybarra) 1:29:11

1y ago1:29:11

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos... This video is also brought to you by Fox N Sons coffee. For 15% off your oder of $25 or more, use the promo code "Gospel Simplicity" at http://www.foxnsons.com Perhaps no doctrine is more divisive than the papacy. As …

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S02|02 - Cornerstone of Hope with Sarah Moss 26:53

1y ago26:53

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Epic Phelan Podcast! Much like in Season 1, I will be bringing you Epic conversations with business owners, community members and influencers who inspire me. From real estate to comedy and from coffee cups to pint glasses, tune in every other week for all things EPIC in Calgary! Speaking of which… This season we kick thin…

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S02|01 - Remembering Michael Stretch. 34:26

1y ago34:26

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Epic Phelan Podcast! Much like in Season 1, I will be bringing you Epic conversations with business owners, community members and influencers who inspire me. From real estate to comedy and from coffee cups to pint glasses, tune in every other week for all things EPIC in Calgary! Speaking of which… This season we kick thin…

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The Centrality of Theosis in Eastern Orthodox Theology (w/ Seraphim Hamilton) 1:02:57

1+ y ago1:02:57

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos... Theosis, or divinization/deification is a core Orthodox doctrine. But what does it really mean? In this video, Seraphim Hamilton breaks down the significance of theosis, showing how it affects doctrines from the vener…

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Biblical roots of Eastern Orthodox Liturgy (w/ Dr. Edith Humphrey) 1:09:42

1+ y ago1:09:42

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity Worship wars have been dividing churches for years. From debates over contemporary worship versus hymns or vernacular versus Latin, everyone seems to have an opinion on what a worship service/mass/liturgy sh…

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What happens when Pentecostals recover the Great Tradition? (w/ Dr. Emilio Alvarez) 1:00:01

1+ y ago1:00:01

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity Sacraments and Pentecostals might sound like oil and water to you, but in this video, Dr. Emilio Alvarez unpacks a movement of Pentecostals towards the Great Tradition to form Pentecostal Orthodoxy. In this …

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Humility and Joy (w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund) 50:45

1+ y ago50:45

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity Humility is often praised and rarely practiced. Recently, Dr. Gavin Ortlund took on the unenviable job of attempting to write about humility, something he confesses leaves him only able to make jokes about. …

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An Introduction to the Anglo-Catholic Church (w/ Fr. Wesley Walker) 1:06:43

1+ y ago1:06:43

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos... Is it Catholic? Protestant? Neither? If you're wondering what Anglo-Catholicism is, you're not alone. In this video, I'm joined by Fr. Wesley Walker to bring you all an introduction to Anglo-Catholicism. We discuss th…

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The Real History of St. Nicholas, and how he became Santa Claus (w/ Dr. Adam C. English) 53:24

1+ y ago53:24

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity St. Nicholas of Myra was born in the 3rd century, in what is now Turkey. He rose to some prominence as a bishop, held a low profile at the Council of Nicaea, and was known locally as a great man. But none of…

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The Theology of the Lord of the Rings (w/ Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick) 1:07:37

1+ y ago1:07:37

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity The Lord of the Rings is one of the most popular series (epics?) of all time. With unforgettable characters and an enthralling heroes journey, its popularity is well-deserved. But is it nothing more than gui…

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Transubstantiation, Sacrifice, and the Metaphysics of the Eucharist (w/ Cody Warta) 1:10:12

2y ago1:10:12

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Sponsors: This video is sponsored in part by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity This video is also sponsored by ChristianMinistryEDU.org. Learn more about how you can gain the tools to pursue your faith-inspired future today at http://www.christianministryedu.org Let's…

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Orthodoxy: The Fulfillment of African American Spirituality? (w/ Fr. Paul Abernathy) 58:17

2y ago58:17

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity When people think of Eastern Orthodoxy, they often think of ancient traditions, incense, Greek culture, and so forth. Rarely is "African American Spirituality" on the list. That's why, when I heard of Fr. Pa…

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The Context and Meaning of the Cross: An Orthodox Perspective (w/ Dr. Eugenia Constantinou) 1:17:51

2+ y ago1:17:51

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos... Sometimes familiarity can be the enemy of understanding. So it is, often times, with the crucifixion of Jesus. For so many of us, we've grown up hearing the story of Jesus' death on the cross, and we have an answer in…

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What Vatican II REALLY Teaches (w/ Fr. Blake Britton) 1:07:27

2+ y ago1:07:27

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity Few things spark more internet controversy among Catholics than Vatican II. As many seek to be faithful to the tradition of the church, they wonder what to do with Vatican II, this council that seems to be t…

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The Medieval Mind of CS Lewis (w/ Dr. Jason Baxter) 1:09:58

2+ y ago1:09:58

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity CS Lewis is beloved by Christians from across the spectrum of the Christian tradition for his erudite yet accessible apologetics and his winsome fiction writing. However, most people aren't familiar with a "…

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Ancient Spiritual Disciplines for the Modern World (w/ John Mark Comer) 1:02:14

2+ y ago1:02:14

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity In this video I'm joined by pastor and best-selling author, John Mark Comer, to discuss his brand new book, Live No Lies. In doing so, we talk about the spiritual battles that face Christians today and draw …

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Orthodox views on Non-Orthodox Christians (w/ Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick) 1:18:50

3y ago1:18:50

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity What do Orthodox Christians think of non-Orthodox Christians? In my investigation of Orthodoxy, I've received varied answers to this question, and in this video I talk with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about th…

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The Remarkable Life and Theology of Julian of Norwich (w/ Veronica Mary Rolf) 1:11:31

3y ago1:11:31

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity Julian of Norwich is admired by theologians, feminists, historians, and everyone in between. She's a figure that's hard to pin down and whose influence can be seen from bumper stickers to Ph.D. dissertations…

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An Anabaptist Perspective on Church History (w/ David Bercot) 1:02:35

3y ago1:02:35

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity In this video I'm joined by David Bercot, an Anabaptist Church Historian, pastor, and writer who seeks to share the teachings, and even more so, the lifestyle, of the Early Church. After investigating church…

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46 - Jyoti Gondek 27:23

3y ago27:23

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This time on the Epic Phelan Podcast I am joined by yet another Mayoral Candidate for a great city of Clagary, Jyoti Gondek, a proud Calgarian since 1997. Jyoti and I chat about the city as she outlines her proposed changes and thoughts around where Calgary can go from here, exploring new avenues and investing money in some very worthy places. Ryan…

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45 - Teddy Ogbonna 43:24

3y ago43:24

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This time on the Epic Phelan Podcast I am joined by Mayoral Candidate Teddy Ogbonna. Teddy has a big academic background, most recently, he graduated from the University of Calgary with double majors in Law & Society and Political Science in 2009. Teddy has big plans for the City of Calgary, we talk about the changes that Teddy invisions for our wo…

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Orthodoxy, the Early Church, and Second Temple Judaism (w/ Fr. Stephen De Young) 1:17:35

3y ago1:17:35

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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos... Most Christians I know want to, in some way at least, model their faith off the faith of the Early Church. The problem, we struggle to get clarity on what exactly that means and would look like in real life. Something…

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44 - Jeromy Farkas 34:36

3y ago34:36

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Welcome back to the Epic Phelan Podcast, after a short break I am very pleased to announce that we are back with another exciting interview with a Calgarian… This time, Mayoral Candidate Jeromy Farkas. Jeromy joins me for a chat about his intentions for the city of Calgary, a bit of a dive into his entrepreneurial history, and the best spots to sto…

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