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Apologetics Canada

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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.
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A podcast focused on preparing Christians to share the Christian worldview in everyday conversations. Shafer and Jon address the difficulties and challenges that Canadian Christians face in everyday conversations, and aim to demonstrate a winsome and well-informed response.
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Truth In Boots

Kathleen Lewis

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Truth In Boots is a podcast created to encourage women with Biblical truth. Through the podcast, women learn that the Word of God has answers to their questions about God, answers to encourage them through hard trials and struggles, and answers for anyone who questions their faith. The truth of God's word is not fragile, impractical, and only used on special occasions like a pair of stiletto heels. God's word, like a pair of sturdy boots, is meant to be put to work daily and is designed to p ...
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Today, Father Casey of Breaking in the Habit goes over what he considers to be proof of god...and accidentally stumbles his way into proving that the god that he believes in doesn't exist. Apply to be my editor: https://tinyurl.com/27c59xle Cards: Evil Is Christianity's Greatest Strength?!?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBAlmVAxHiQ According To …
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There's nothing quite like an international sports gathering to capture the world's attention. Just a week into the Paris 2024 Olympics and the world is already buzzing about several controversies, most notably the Opening Ceremony. While it was said to be a celebration of diversity and inclusivity, many feel it made a mockery of the Christian fait…
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Today, Matt Powell explains to us why he doesn't believe that making a big pile of little things is possible. He might not ever come up with any new arguments, but there's always a new level of idiocy to be found 🙃 Cards: A Scientific Replacement for Evolution?!?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK84f72jywM Proof of Not God? An Atheist Claims to Fa…
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Our Father, who art in Heaven, are these prayers worth my time? This week on the AC Podcast, we delve into the practice and privilege of communing with God through prayer. This episode is inspired by a listener's email asking: "Do our prayers affect things? Should we pray for specific outcomes? Does praying for someone's healing make a difference? …
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Today, Off the Kirb Ministries explains why they believe in Noah's flood. Cards: More thoughts on a Lost Civilization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--StG8FIrE8 AiG Canada is Lying for Clicks! 😯: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glaU4ychfrw Original Video: https://tinyurl.com/2btnex6h Sources: Native American Culture: https://tinyurl.com/2xka37sw …
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Ready to step into the spotlight? The stage has always been a place of both glory and danger, where public opinion, fame, fortune, and even risk come into play. It's been said that the stage is the most dangerous place for a human heart. But how do we navigate this challenging arena with grace and wisdom? This week on our podcast, join Troy, Steve,…
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Today, Kirk Cameron interviews Sean McDowell on TBN about the evidence for the resurrection. Sean, intentionally or unintentionally, phrases things in a way that will encourage misconceptions. Cards: Jesus Didn’t Know Where He Was Going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQPjEL1S7tU If There Are MORE Appearances, It's MORE Legendary!!!: https://www.y…
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Is there one true God in three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? Is Jesus truly God and truly Man? Can God make a mistake? The answers to these basic questions of the Christian faith seem straightforward enough to many Christians. Yet, there are also many who profess to be Christians who are not sure. What is the current status of …
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The message he is required to transmit is, he believes, both universal and eternal. Yet the more he studies sympathetically the world of the young Church as well as his own contemporary world, the more he feels in despair at making accurate translation. Patterns of thought, Today, Dr. Robert Plummer attempts to answer the question "Is the Bible ine…
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Carl Lentz is the former lead pastor from Hillsong New York. Along with pastoring one of the most notable churches in the world he was also well-known for being the spiritual advisor to celebrities like Justin Bieber. However, in 2020, the leadership at Hillsong let Lentz go on the grounds of a very public and messy moral failing. Recently, Lentz a…
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Today, Calvin Smith from Answers in Genesis Canada gives us a "debunking" of ALL the best proof of evolution in just 12 minutes! Or so the title of the video would suggest. Which is weird, given that he doesn't even bring up anything more recent than the 1920s. Cards: This ONE TRICK will fool EVOLUTIONISTS!: https://youtu.be/p30Jzz1FiUI Is it human…
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Today, Tim Barnett of Red Pen Logic takes 3 minutes to respond to 10 proofs of atheism. So I take a few more than 3 minutes to respond to Tim, as well as giving my thoughts on the original "proofs." Cards: Not Explaining is the BEST Explanation!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VxCsq3ysOY Lying About Atheists Will Make Them Christian!: https://www…
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The Annual G-7 Summit just took place in Italy, where world delegates discussed many pressing issues. Among them, the response from first-time attendee Pope Francis has sparked renewed conversation about dehumanization. The pope urged fellow leaders to take a firm stand on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence, warning against the dangers of b…
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Today, Father Casey of Breaking in the Habit explains to us five reasons why Christians are leaving the church and becoming atheists. Shocker: He gets a lot wrong. Cards:10 Things that Make No Sense about Christianity...#4 will BLOW YOUR MIND! (sorry I couldn't resist):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkI1wxzPUisBen Shapiro and William Lane Craig Pl…
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We've all heard the old proverb about giving a man a fish versus teaching him how to fish and its long-term effects. But we encountered another perspective during our time filming in Malawi. What about the man who learns how to fish and now needs a hook? In this week's episode of the AC podcast, Troy and Andy delve into the Malawian struggle aptly …
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Today, we look at Ben "Sell Your Houses To Aquaman" Shapiro asking William Lane "Low Bar Bill" Craig about his favourite argument for god. I feel like anyone who doesn't know Craig's favourite argument must have been living under a rock... Cards: Climate Denial: A Measured Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLqXkYrdmjY Cosmologists Alan Guth…
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This is a special week in the life of AC. This week marks the 500th episode of the AC Podcast! From three guys huddled around a single mic, to reaching thousands of people, a lot has happened in the last 10 years of running the show. Join us for this special edition of the AC Podcast as we celebrate this milestone. Not only will you hear from "The …
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Today, Matt Powell lays out his case for the flood in a way that he says is irrefutable. And given that I couldn't find any information on some of his claims, from creationists or anyone else, this seems to be a case of Powell not even understanding his own side of the argument. Cards: Hot Slabs Penetrate My Mantle 😏: https://www.youtube.com/watch?…
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It's been 30 years since the Rwandan genocide, and like other tragedies, it continues to impact generations, as documented in films like Hotel Rwanda. Each year, from April 7th to July 4th, marks 100 days of mourning, commemorating the nearly 1 million people who were killed during this short period in 1994. In this week's episode of the AC Podcast…
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“The Bible is the word of God.” So say Christians. One implication of this is that the Bible cannot contradict itself. But what do we do with the differences between, say, the four Gospels? Why are Jesus’ genealogies different between Matthew and Luke? What were Jesus’ last words on the cross? Many skeptics quickly cry, “Contradiction!” Is that wha…
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Today, we watch as Dr. Marco Fasoli explains to the host of Radio Immaculata why he thinks evolution is a myth. And in the process, he reveals that, given his level of education, he must either be suffering from EXTREME cognitive dissonance, be extremely lazy, or be lying. Cards: The Watering Hole: https://www.youtube.com/@WateringHole Irreducible …
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The Four Horsemen of the New Atheists: Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett, have faded from the cultural spotlight they once attracted. The New Atheists are now the Old Atheists. In fact, only two of the four are still alive. The questions they once raised still linger faintly but cultural conversations have shifte…
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Today, Dr. Todd Wood of the Core Academy of Science, summarizes his list of what I would presume is his best evidence against evolution...and it's not very good. Cards: Evidence for Evolution - Phylogenetics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf90hGT8ZeA Is it human? Ape? Both? Neither?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1KDnYlJrJ0 Irreducible Complex…
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Is Satan the good guy? Spoiler alert: absolutely not. Yet, there's a rising trend in secular circles casting Satan as a misunderstood cosmic vigilante. From mainstream cartoons to lively round-table debates with Satanists, this narrative is gaining traction. Why is Satan suddenly getting a makeover? And what does this mean for believers and the bro…
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Today, the What Would You Say channel wonders at the idea that porn could be good for relationships. And in order to say that it's actually not good, they have to cherry pick their data so thoroughly that the implications of what they are claiming end up being pretty WILD. Cards: Is Slavery the Best Social Safety Net? (Spoiler: NO!): https://youtu.…
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If you've been a part of a church community for any length of time, you've likely experienced moments of hurt, disappointment, or even betrayal. These painful incidents often drive people away from their local congregation, their ministry, or, in the worst cases, the faith itself. But what if there's a way to address these wounds before they push u…
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Today, we look at a video from the channel "Christian Parenting" where they talk about how they explain homosexuality to their kids. And they have some really good advice if you stop listening about a third of the way through their video...where it takes a sudden turn into the dark side. Recovering from Religion: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.…
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On this week's episode of the AC Podcast, Troy sits down with TWU students, Rea, Marko, and Jeremy to talk about peace. Recently, this trio of student body leaders were invited to the 3rd Global Peace Summit organized by Humanitarian Affairs Asia. "It is a conference designed to empower the next generation of peacebuilders from diverse corners of t…
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Today, I look at a video from Questioning Christianity which looks at the question of whether or not the story of Jesus was a legend that developed over time. Cards: Giant Jesus Can't Be Legendary!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGkHCi7SgY8 Jesus Didn't Know Where He Was Going!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQPjEL1S7tU I'm Skeptical of Armoure…
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In the realm of Christian figures, few have stirred as much controversy in recent years as Mark Driscoll. Amid the echoes of the podcast "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill," the rock-and-roll preacher once again finds himself at the epicenter of Christian discourse. Recently, as a guest speaker at one of the nation's largest Christian men's conference…
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Today, we finish the Mike Winger series with him explaining how NOT having an explanation for the problem of evil is actually the BEST explanation for the problem of evil, so much so that not even other religions have a non-explanation, which means they're obviously false! Cards: The Problem of Evil Hits Really Close to Home…: https://www.youtube.c…
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Once known as the leading figure of the Four Horsemen of New Atheism, Richard Dawkins made a name for himself for his vitriol against religion in general and Christianity in particular. So, then, it surprised many people to hear him self-identify as a cultural Christian. While he rejects the truth claims of Christianity, he still seems to see value…
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Today, we watch Greg Koukl and Amy Hall of Stand to Reason pretend that he's answering a listener question. They give a rather dismissive answer before shifting the topic completely. Cards: Is Slavery the Best Social Safety Net? (Spoiler: NO!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj-x-tmF9EY Proof of Not God? An Atheist Claims to Falsify God: https://w…
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On this week's episode, Troy sits down for an in-person conversation with Trinity Western student, Rea and AC Adjunct speaker, Isaac Paul. The nature of their conversation revolves around the importance of interfaith dialogue. Listen as Rea unpacks her story of deconverting from Sikhism to Christianity and Isaac's insights as to how we can take a m…
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Today, we watch as Mike Winger dismisses a Nietzsche quote as baseless mockery...but when you examine the text of the quote, it ends up being basically a paraphrase of something Jesus said. Cards: Mike Winger Responding to a Bad Article...Badly 😬: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbOEx_k9dkfv3f8OEjF_BpLp4DQ24Qhq William Lane Craig Defends th…
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Rest: an event that often eludes the entrepreneur, parents, and ministry leaders, among many others. As we observe the remainder of the Holy Week on Good Friday and Easter, a person should naturally be reflecting on the finished work of the cross. However, the scriptures outline that there is still much work to be done for the sake of the gospel, w…
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It bothers me more than it should that Stephen's last name ruins my alliteration. Off the Kirb Ministries or something. Cards: How Many Contradictions Can We Find?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bROLT98ZcBY Why Do Rivers Have Deltas?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A47ythEcz74 Bottom Rung Apologist Misses the Point...HARD: https://www.youtube.co…
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Didn’t Jesus say that the Father is greater than he is? Didn’t he call the Father his God? Isn't he called the "firstborn" of God's creation? One of the core teachings of Christianity is the claim that Jesus is God. Yet, some verses seem to contradict this very claim. Andy, Steve, and Wes continue their discussion on the deity of Jesus this week by…
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Today, Mike Winger dismisses an "atheist" argument that actually originated with a bunch of religious leaders, calling it a "bottom rung" argument. Cards: Mike Winger ATTACKS His Own Questioner?!?: https://youtu.be/vUmijqYSZFE Free Will Raises More Questions Than It Answers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxKc3s7jwQI Winger vs Anderson - When Good…
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One thing that sets Christianity apart is our view of Jesus as God. This core teaching is connected to other core teachings of the Church such as the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. So, it’s no surprise that those who reject Christian orthodoxy often come at it by denying the deity of Jesus. How would you back up the claim that Jesus is God? If you'r…
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viced-rhino-the-podcast--4623273/support. Today, Creation Ministries International Canada (CMI Canada) tries to explain why DNA proves creation...and they seem to have gotten in over their heads. Cards: Critiquing Deflate's Critique of a Religious Critique!: https://youtu.be/cTCYO…
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That's a wrap! The "Can I Trust the Bible" AC Conference in BC has come to another bittersweet end for 2024. From kicking off the weekend with the series premiere to packing out Northview Community Church, there's so much to be thankful for. On this week's episode of the AC Podcast, "The Quad" consisting of Troy, Andy, Steve, and Wes take the time …
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Today, Mike Winger tells us what he thinks of the "Christians are just atheist towards one less god than atheists" quip. Cards: William Lane Craig and Sean Carroll | “God and Cosmology”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0qKZqPy9T8 10 Things that Make No Sense about Christianity...#4 will BLOW YOUR MIND! (sorry I couldn't resist): https://www.youtub…
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The popularity of psychedelics in the West, particularly in the pursuit of spiritual experiences, is only becoming more and more popular. For this week’s podcast Wes interviews Will Do, who grew up in a Buddhist household in Toronto and ended up later in his life following several New Age practices – including the partaking of several psychedelic s…
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Today, Lucas of the channel Deflate explains why he thinks a former pastor's reasons for leaving Christianity are bad. Cards: 10 Things that Make No Sense about Christiantiy...#4 will BLOW YOUR MIND! (sorry I couldn't resist): (2:36) https://youtu.be/zkI1wxzPUis Is Hell Real?: (3:47) https://youtu.be/vSMbeEMCVdg Christian Claims that Hell Doesn't E…
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February is a month popularized by celebrating Black History Month. As such, we decided it would be appropriate to have an episode discussing the complexities of racism. From the portrayal of diversity in antiquity to modern jokes based on cultural identifiers, the need for gentleness can't be understated. In this week's episode the podcast team of…
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Order Sometimes Illness Wins here: https://fillingthegappublishing.com This is the kind of thinking that is a direct result of exposing people to creationist materials; they end up not understanding what they're talking about, but thinking they understand it better than the experts. Cards: Proof of Not God? An Atheist Claims to Falsify God: https:/…
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It’s easy for us to let our immediate church context define what the Church (capital “C”) looks like around the world. This is particularly so for those of us who live in a country where being a Christian is relatively easy. Today, Apologetics Canada brings you an eye-opening interview. Listen in on the conversation Steve had with Rev. Gary Stagg, …
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Today, I look at Armoured Skeptic's moon landing video, where he seems to think NASA faked it...or at least, is "Just Asking Questions." His defenders say he doesn't REALLY believe it...but how can we tell? Cards: A Video Debunking Moon Landings by NOT Talking About the Moon Landing?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Eyrw3lmO8 Experiments from spa…
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