The news of Charlie Kirk’s death and other recent headlines have sparked a wave of reactions on social media, especially in the trend of unfollowing those with differing opinions. On this weeks episode, the team unpack the rise of digital activism, the weight of online pressure, and the vital role of grace and clear communication in relationships. There's a great need to point people back to the gospel as a foundation, reminding us of the need for understanding, compassion, and gospel-shaped engagement in our everyday online and offline interactions.
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Charlie Kirk, A Turning Point
In this episode of the AC Podcast, Andy Steiger and Wesley Huff reflect on recent tragedies—the anniversary of 9/11, the murder of Iryna, another school shooting, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. With heavy hearts, they grapple with the weight of public tragedies, the reality of evil, and the fragility of life in a broken world. Their conversation emphasizes the need for hope, prayer, and faith, while calling people to unity, love, and support for one another in times of crisis.
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Is Public Prayer Being Banned?
Keep your prayers in your places of worship.” That is the message coming from the province of Québec. With their commitment to state-neutrality regarding religion, the government of Québec is looking to table a bill that will ban prayer in public places. What has led up to this move? How do we square secularism with the freedom of religion? Is religious pluralism a good thing? Can the State be neutral and, if so, how?Tune in this week as we discuss a topic that will be of interest not only to Canadians but to all who live under a liberal democracy.
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The 4 Keys to Happiness
We all want to live a flourishing life—but what really leads to lasting happiness? Decades of research point to four essential keys. In this episode of the AC Podcast, Andy Steiger sits down with Doug Peters to unpack the findings, revealing how the data lines up with what the Bible has been saying all along.
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Are Today's Weddings Biblical?
Marriage is what brings us together—but why does the Bible seem so vague about the big day? While Scripture highlights marriage often, it says surprisingly little about the wedding itself. Earthly nuptials are meant to reflect Christ’s love for the Church, but do our modern wedding traditions actually serve that purpose? This week on the AC Podcast, the team unpacks whether our wedding customs are necessary—or even biblical at all.
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