Best PonderCast Podcasts (2024)

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I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins, the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting 39:02

8M ago39:02

39:02

Perry is joined by Jeremy Loseth once again as they finish off their series on the Apostles' Creed. They wrap up the series looking at the last few clauses of the Creed: the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting, and even the "Amen." Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would reall…

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I Believe in the Holy Spirit 1:06:12

8M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

Perry is joined once again by Jeremy Loseth, to continue their discussion on the Apostles' Creed, specifically the final paragraph, "I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen." How do these all connect with one another? What …

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I Believe in Jesus Christ who Died and Rose Again 1:20:43

9M ago1:20:43

1:20:43

This week on The Pondercast, Jeremy joins Perry once again as co-host as they continue to discuss the Apostles' Creed, this time looking at Jesus' crucifixion at the hands of Pontius Pilate, his death, whether he descended into the realm of the dead or hell, and his resurrection. Let's get pondering! Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR A…

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I Believe in Jesus Christ our Lord 1:19:46

9M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Perry and Jeremy continue, this week, looking at the Apostles' Creed, discussing Jesus' identity, his suffering, what it means for he and the church to be God's Son, and so much more on the line, "I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord." Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from y…

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I Believe in God the Father Almighty 1:12:13

10M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

In this episode of The Pondercast, Perry is joined by recurring guest, Jeremy Loseth, to begin a series on the Apostles' Creed, starting with the first line, "I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth." What are your thoughts on this first line of the Creed? What do you think of the Creed in general? We'd love to hear your …

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How Does Youth Ministry Lead to Spiritual Formation? 46:26

10M ago46:26

46:26

Drew and Perry continue on in You Are What You Love by theologian and philosopher, James K. A. Smith. This week, they discuss how spiritual formation can be achieved in children and youth ministry, and how inter-generational worship services are vital for discipleship. Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really …

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How Does Home and Family Lead to our Formation? 52:18

10M ago52:18

52:18

Drew and Perry continue on, this week, in their conversation on how everything influences our formation, including family life. Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from you. It's great hearing from our listeners! Email us at perrysponderings@gmail.com Find us on Facebook & Instagram @perryspo…

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What Story Are We Living In? 51:45

11M ago51:45

51:45

Drew and Perry continue, this week, in James K. A. Smith's book "You Are What You Love," looking this week at the story we all are part of, and whether we live in God's story. What does it mean to live in a story? How do we partake in God's story? How do we know we are in fact part of God's story? Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN E…

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How Does Worship Shape our Spiritual Formation? 46:54

11M ago46:54

46:54

Drew and Perry are back to continue discussing James K. A. Smith's book, You Are What You Love, specifically looking at the role worship plays in our spiritual formation. Article discussed in this episode, by Hans Boersma: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/05/the-liturgical-medium-is-the-message?fbclid=IwAR0jiRxQAjrKmEPeVB5F6Z55N1cOZa…

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Order and Chaos 19:29

12M ago19:29

19:29

When life changes from order to chaos and then to….nothing. We are lost in space. I’m here to report back.

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Do the Ten Commandments Still Apply Today? 33:08

1y ago33:08

33:08

Drew and Perry continue their discussion on the Ten Commandments, discussing how they apply to Christians today. Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from you. It's great hearing from our listeners! Email us at perrysponderings@gmail.com Find us on Facebook & Instagram @perrysponderings The Po…

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What are the Ten Commandments? 39:30

1y ago39:30

39:30

This week Drew and Perry look at the Ten Commandments within their historical, theological, and literary contexts. What are they, and why were they given? How do they contribute to human flourishing? Next week, be sure to tune in as they will be discussing if the Commandments still apply to Christians today -- let us know if you think the Ten Comma…

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How Does Culture Shape Us? 28:05

1y ago28:05

28:05

This week on the program, Drew and Perry continue discussing the book "You Are What You Love," by James K. A. Smith. They are challenged by Smith's proposition in the second chapter that we may not actually love what we say we love, since our behaviour usually shows us what we actually love. The culture we find ourselves in plays huge role in this …

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What is Lent? 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

This week Drew and Perry discuss Lent, its history, purpose, and spiritual practices that can be observed throughout. Also, hear Perry's answer to Drew's question, "Should Christians observe Lent?" Here is the link to Perry's sermon, which he referenced near the end of this episode: https://anchor.fm/perry-siddons/episodes/The-Time-for-Renewal-e1f7…

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Do We Become What we Love? 36:45

1y ago36:45

36:45

Drew and Perry discuss in this week's episode of The Pondercast the first chapter of a book by James K. A. Smith called, "You are what you Love." They wrestle with Smith's argument that knowledge does not lead to transformation, but correct habits that leads to transformation. How does this play into the work of theology then, particularly this pod…

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Should Christians Have Supported the Trucker Convoy? 36:49

1y ago36:49

36:49

Welcome to The Pondercast Season 4! To start the season off, Perry and Drew discuss the so-called Freedom Convoy that took place primarily in Ottawa last winter. They also read the emails sent in from you, our listeners! Thank you for taking the time to send in thoughtful responses to this issue. Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EP…

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124. Steady 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

19:59

Hi. There is nothing new we can say about the month of January... or is there? There are two phrases that came to me in the grey gloom and they are: 1) soft and alive 2) rich and steady Work with me. Yours in January solidarity, Laurie and Joshua

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How Helpful is it to Study Theology? (edited re-release) 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

31:08

In this special encore presentation, Drew and Perry discuss whether the study of theology is actually helpful for believers. Listen to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/thepondercast/episodes/Does-it-Matter-to-Study-Theology-eklg4k Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from you. It's great he…

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Rethinking our Faith? (Edited re-release) 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

28:40

In this special encore presentation, Drew is joined by Shad Hodgman as they discuss how to properly deconstruct and reconstruct one's personal faith without walking away from basic biblical orthodoxy. Listen to the full, original episode: https://anchor.fm/thepondercast/episodes/Pondering-Deconstruction-The-PonderChat-3-evl5dk Join the conversation…

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128 - Guided Meditation : Layers 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

30:48

Shifting down through layers of feeling. November 16th, 2022By Laurie Brown and Joshua Van Tassel

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Looking Back at 2022 (and looking ahead!) 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

27:34

Where did 2022 go? As Perry and Drew end another season of The Pondercast they look back at episodes from 2022, some highlights in their own life, and look ahead with some ideas for Season 4! Did you have a favourite episode of Season 3? Let us know! Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from y…

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What is the meaning of the Incarnation of Jesus? (The PonderChat #8) 1:08:24

1+ y ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Drew and Perry explore the doctrine of the incarnation, with help from the fourth century, with St. Athanasius. Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from you. It's great hearing from our listeners! Email us at perrysponderings@gmail.com Find us on Facebook & Instagram @perrysponderings The Pon…

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What's the Point of Christmas? 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

32:16

This week, Drew and Perry ponder the meaning of Christmas from the secular side of things. Why do we focus on Santa Claus, and why do we gift presents? They discover some Dutch and Roman roots to our holiday festivities. Let's get pondering! Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from you. It's …

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Ponderbeat December 2022 1:09:27

1+ y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Our quarterly collboration with Killbeat Publicity featuring some of the fall's most exicitng new releases, curated by the discerning and eclectic ear of Laurie Brown.

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Answering Questions from the Internet - Volume 2 38:52

1+ y ago38:52

38:52

Perry and Drew take on more questions from the internet. Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from you. It's great hearing from our listeners! Email us at perrysponderings@gmail.com Find us on Facebook & Instagram @perrysponderings The Pondercast is part of www.perrysiddons.com, where you can …

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Perfect Snowfall 16:59

1+ y ago16:59

16:59

Chances are, if you live in Canada, you have already seen some snow this season….but..have you had a perfect snowfall yet?By Laurie Brown and Joshua Van Tassel

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Who are the Nephilim in Genesis 6? 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

40:17

This week, Drew and Perry take on the elusive "sons of God" in Genesis 6. Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from you. It's great hearing from our listeners! Email us at perrysponderings@gmail.com Find us on Facebook & Instagram @perrysponderings The Pondercast is part of www.perrysiddons.co…

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121 - Lists 22:07

1+ y ago22:07

22:07

Chances are you have a list kicking around your place right now. Maybe a shopping list – or a ‘to do’ list? Do you make a list of pros and cons when faced with a big decision? We humans love our lists because they offer a placebo effect to the complex chaos of our world.By Laurie Brown and Joshua Van Tassel

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Should Christians Participate in Halloween? 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

36:29

What's the line when it comes to all things Halloween? Enjoy this spook-tacular episode of The Pondercast. Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from you. It's great hearing from our listeners! Email us at perrysponderings@gmail.com Find us on Facebook & Instagram @perrysponderings The Ponderca…

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Looking at the Brothers in Genesis 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

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In this edition of The Pondercast, Drew and Perry look at the brothers throughout Genesis, how they drive the narrative, and how they fulfill the promises and declarations made to Adam and Eve, and even to Abraham. Let's get pondering! Join the conversation: DO YOU HAVE FEEDBACK OR AN EPISODE IDEA? We would really love to hear from you. It's great …

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Is Lying Always a Sin? 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

32:34

This week on The Pondercast, Drew and Perry dive into philosophy and ethics, discussing whether lying is always sinful. While yes, lying is not ideal, but can it sometimes be loving? What does it really mean to love? Are there times we think we're being loving by lying but actually denying the truth to avoid an awkward situation? Tune in to hear th…

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Pondering Funerals (The PonderChat #7) 1:25:38

1+ y ago1:25:38

1:25:38

Perry and Drew are joined in this seventh edition of The PonderChat by Dr. Tim Perry, who is a theologian and author of "Funerals: For the Care of Souls," published in 2021 by Lexham Press. In this conversation, the conversation begins with funerals in general, and goes into all sorts of related topics, such as heaven, forming the eschatological im…

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The Gospel in 1-2 Kings 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

37:55

It's time for your favourite theology podcast, with Drew and Perry! In this episode the guys look at and respond to an excellent essay written by Peter Liethart, called "1-2 Kings as Gospel," in his commentary on 1-2 Kings. They look at the genre of 1-2 Kings, God's grace within these two books, and speaking truth to power. Let's dig in! Join the c…

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A Message to Jordan Peterson's Message to Christian Churches 27:53

1+ y ago27:53

27:53

Welcome back to The Pondercast! This week Drew and Perry discuss one of Jordan Peterson's recent video essays, "A Message to Christian Churches," in which he offers advice to Christians to get young people, young men especially, back into the church. Drew and Perry critique his message, offer some push-back, and acknowledge the wisdom found within.…

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High Dive 20:48

1+ y ago20:48

20:48

Pondercast is taking a high dive this fall for our 6th season. Our new motto: Expect the unexpected...unexpectedly. This episode is our first step to a new, more immersive, embodied experience for you. Climb the Yarmouth, Nova Scotia lighthouse with me..and dive down into the cold waters of The Bay of Fundy. An antidote to that all too familiar ‘ba…

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Does Geology Support the Genesis Flood? 30:05

1+ y ago30:05

30:05

It's now time for the long awaited return of Drew and Perry! Welcome back to season 3 of The Pondercast after our very long, but needed, hiatus. We're glad to be back, and hope you enjoy our upcoming episodes. In this episode, Drew and Perry discuss an article that argues against a worldwide flood in Genesis on the basis of geological discoveries. …

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Summer Rain Reigns 10:31

1+ y ago10:31

10:31

Pondercast is on a small summer break, but here's 10 minutes of a beautiful summer rain to help wash away some stress.

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118. Ponderbeat July 2022 46:57

2y ago46:57

46:57

Our quarterly collaboration with Killbeat Music featuring some of the summer's best new music, curated by the discerning and eclectic ear of Laurie Brown

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127. Guided Meditation : Undertone 30:48

2y ago30:48

30:48

Getting under the stories we tell ourselves.

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117. Inside Story: Roe v Wade 26:17

2y ago26:17

26:17

We have a guest contributor this time around - coming to you from deep inside Laurie with the inside scoop on the Roe vs Wade decision.

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116. Character Count 21:32

2y ago21:32

21:32

What was the combination for your first high school locker? I bet you remember it. That combination was the ONLY thing I was sure of when I stepped into school that year. Character Count is about the life long process of getting to know yourself. It starts with recognizing yourself in the mirror. Where it ends depends on how closely you are willing…

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126. Guided Meditation - Ready To Receive 30:43

2y ago30:43

30:43

What are we missing?

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125. Guided Meditation - No Agenda 30:50

2y ago30:50

30:50

What happens when you come to meditation with no expectations?By Laurie Brown and Joshua Van Tassel

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115. Home and Away 27:13

2y ago27:13

27:13

What would you be willing to do to find a home for your family?By Laurie Brown and Joshua Van Tassel

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124. Guided Meditation 88 - Second Brain 30:47

2y ago30:47

30:47

Look around - you have another brain in thereBy Laurie Brown and Joshua Van Tassel

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123. Guided Meditation 87 - The Space Between 30:33

2y ago30:33

30:33

What's in the space between thoughts?

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122. Guided Meditation 86 - Muscle Memory 30:51

2y ago30:51

30:51

Building strength in awareness.

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114. Sounding Off 15:34

2y ago15:34

15:34

We start this Pondercast with a field trip to my pond to hear the spring peepers and then head off into an exploration of how our seasons are not sticking to their lane anymore.By Laurie Brown

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Answering Questions from the Internet 33:45

2y ago33:45

33:45

Perry and Drew take on a new task in answering some questions from Reddit and Quora relating to Christianity, such as on heaven and hell, idolatry, the Islamic faith, and some cringey things within Christianity. This episode is a lot of fun and even includes Perry singing, but do not let that scare you away. This is an episode you will not want to …