Best Mike Hovland Podcasts (2024)

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010: Examining Calvinism Part 3: Unconditional Election (Part 1) | Abide in the Word 53:40

2y ago53:40

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In this episode, we continue our series in which we examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace, and look at what the Bible teaches us about the doctrine of unconditional election. Do we choose God for our salvation or does God choose us? We also answer a few listener questions such as, “if God is sovereign, why pray?”…

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009: Examining Calvinism: Part 2 Total Depravity | Abide in the Word 1:15:22

2y ago1:15:22

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In this episode, we continue our series in which we examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace, and look at what the Bible teaches us about the doctrine of total depravity. What do theologians mean when they say that man is “totally depraved?” Can man believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ of their own volition, or does our sin…

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008: Examining Calvinism: Part 1 God’s Sovereign Decree | Abide in the Word 1:29:59

2+ y ago1:29:59

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In this episode, we begin a series in which we will examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace. We begin by looking at what the Bible teaches us regarding God’s sovereignty over all things and His eternal decree regarding all that takes place in His creation. Is God always in control, even when evil happens? Does God decree al…

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007: Assurance of Salvation | Abide in the Word 1:10:08

2+ y ago1:10:08

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In this episode, we look at what the Bible says about the assurance of salvation for true believers. As a true believer, can I know that I am saved? How can I know that I am saved? Listen in as we discuss this very important doctrine and answer these questions from God’s Word.By Lauren Dyck & Mike Hovland

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006: Bill C-4 & the Criminalization of Biblical Truth | Abide in the Word 1:24:34

3y ago1:24:34

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In this episode, we look at the recent changes made to the Criminal Code of Canada with the passing of Bill C-4, “Conversion Therapy Ban”. We define this new legislation, and look at what implications this law will have on the church and those who hold to a biblical view of gender and sexuality.By Lauren Dyck & Mike Hovland

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Episode 5: Understanding God’s Omnipotent Will 1:15:57

3y ago1:15:57

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In this episode, we discuss God’s will and what theologians call God’s decretive and preceptive will. We also consider the existence of evil and sin in the world and how God’s omnipotent will relates to this reality.By Lauren Dyck & Mike Hovland

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Episode 4: Eternal Security (Part 2) 1:20:21

3y ago1:20:21

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In this episode, we continue our study of the doctrine of eternal security, or also known as “the perseverance of the saints”. Having looked in detail at the guarantee of perseverance in episode 3, we shift our focus to the necessity and corollary of perseverance in episode 4.By Lauren Dyck & Mike Hovland

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Episode 3: Eternal Security (Part 1) 55:30

3y ago55:30

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In this episode, we look at the doctrine of eternal security, also known as “The Perseverance of the Saints.” We look at the promise of this doctrine in God’s Word, that if we are saved, we are being kept – or guarded – by the power of God until we see Him face to face in glory.By Lauren Dyck & Mike Hovland

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Episode 2: Politics, “Pandemic,” and a Pastoral Perspective 1:12:52

3+ y ago1:12:52

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In this episode, we discuss the church, politics, the imprisonment of Alberta pastors, and a pastoral perspective regarding the “pandemic.”By Lauren Dyck & Mike Hovland