Happy New Year! 🥳✨Join the AC Podcast team as they reflect on a year filled with growth, challenges, and unexpected blessings. From the excitement of the Western Youth Summit to personal stories of faith and leadership, this episode dives into the moments that shaped their journey. Tune in for heartfelt discussions on unity, rest, and the future of their ministry, all wrapped in a spirit of gratitude and anticipation for what's to come.
For the past several years, Steve Kim has been completing his PhD in Scotland. G. K. Chesterton is one of the people Steve has been studying in his doctoral work. In this episode of the AC Podcast, Andy and Steve explore Chesterton’s theology of wonder while driving and hiking through the Scottish Highlands.
In this special Christmas episode, Andy, Ben, and Wes dive into an important topic that often sparks curiosity and sometimes controversy: Mary.
Should Protestants have a higher view of the virgin mother? What can we learn from the biblical portrait of Mary? And why does reflecting on her role matter, especially during the Christmas season?
Join our conversation as we explore a thoughtful Protestant approach to Mary. Rediscover the significance of her story and consider how a deeper understanding of her faith can enrich our own.
In this week’s AC Podcast, Steve Kim sits down with our newest AC Adjunct speakers, Jean-Sébastien Morin and Samuel Plante to explore faith, culture, and ministry in Quebec. They share their personal journeys, unpack the province’s unique secular landscape, and reflect on how history — from the Quiet Revolution to today’s political climate and Bill C-9 — shapes the challenges Christians face. Quebec needs ministry that speaks its own language and stories. If we want to reach Quebec, we must first understand it.
Apologetics Canada is expanding into the U.S.! But if you know our story, it’s more accurate to say we’re returning—and you can be part of it. In this episode of the AC Podcast, Wesley and Andy sit down with Harry Edwards, founder of Apologetics.com, to unpack the origin story of Apologetics Canada—and reveal how the next chapter is now being written.
In this episode, Andy and Steve travel to the shores of Loch Ness and dive into the legend of the famous monster. Using Nessie as a starting point, they explore the place of myth and mystery in our lives. Rather than pitting them against truth as enemies, they argue that the three can actually help us understand our world better. They contrast this with a thin, flat view of truth that reduces everything to what can be weighed, measured, and graphed. Join Andy and Steve as they ponder what Nessie can teach us about truth.
From TV to movies, Kirk Cameron did what many consider impossible—he grew up in Hollywood without spiraling out of control. For countless stars, fame and fortune pave the road to self-destruction. But in this episode of the AC Podcast, Wes and Andy sit down with Kirk to explore how he encountered Jesus in the midst of great success and ultimately surrendered his life to Him.
On this special episode of the AC Podcast, Andy joins us from Scotland, where he guest lectured on Artificial Intelligence to a group of PhD students at Highland Theological College. While there, he sat down with Dr. Jamie Grant, one of his PhD advisors, for the AC podcast to discuss AI and the rapidly changing landscape of higher education.
When we try to decide what to do, we often raise questions of right and wrong. Rightly so. But, depending on how we raise the question, it may not be enough. What is the difference between beneficial and permissible? How do virtue, wisdom, humility, and duty fit together? What is “freedom”? Join Troy, Ben, and Steve as they work through this puzzle.
What if your thoughts aren’t your enemy but the start of transformation? 🧠
Troy Lydiate talks with Judah Smith and Dr. Les Parrott about their new book Bad Thoughts, diving into faith, mental health, and the power of renewing your mind. Together they explore how vulnerability, honest self-talk, and God’s grace can reshape the way we think and live.
ChatGPT: tool, threat, teacher—or all of the above? In a remarkably short time, AI has become humanity’s new best friend. So why all the concern? In this episode of the AC Podcast, we head to Seattle—the home of Amazon and Microsoft—to talk with Dr. Gretchen Huizinga, former podcast host for Microsoft Research and current adjunct speaker for AC.
Why does the Old Testament matter so much for Christians today? In this episode, Ben and Wes tackle a listener’s question about how believers can apply the Old Testament to their lives. They unpack the phrase, “The Bible was not written to us, but it was written for us,” exploring what it really means. If Scripture was originally addressed to ancient Israel, how can it still speak powerfully to Christians now? Join the conversation as they discuss how Jesus fulfills the Scriptures and why understanding both the historical context and the spiritual depth of the Bible is essential.
What was once reserved for the sidewalk preacher has now shifted to the online chat world. In this episode, Troy talks with Ryan Hemelaar from Brisbane, Australia; a leader in digital evangelism who’s taking the gospel from the streets to TikTok and YouTube. Together they explore how technology is changing the way we share faith, the challenges and opportunities of online ministry, and what it really means to understand the gospel in a digital age.
Andy Steiger sits down with Rod Bergen to talk about his journey out of the cult of William Branham, as told in his new book, "Under the Halo". Rod shares how the teachings shaped his life, the moral crisis that made him question his faith, and the difficult process of leaving the movement behind. The conversation looks at the impact cults can have on people, the characteristics we see in today’s culture, and how we can wisely come alongside friends and family who may be involved in such groups.
In this episode of the AC Podcast, host Wes Huff speaks with Tara-Leigh Cobble, creator of The Bible Recap, about her faith journey, the importance of understanding scripture, and how to cultivate a love for the Bible. They discuss the challenges many face in reading the Bible, the benefits of a chronological reading plan, and the significance of finding the right translation. Tara-Leigh shares insights from her own experiences and encourages listeners to engage deeply with scripture, emphasizing that it's never too late to start or to rekindle a relationship with the Word of God.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.