Ryley Heppner Podcast
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Following Jesus in a Political World | Miranda Zapor Cruz
How do you live as a faithful Christian in such politically polarized times? How do you follow Jesus and participate in politics? How do you be salt and light in the world and love your neighbour well and contribute politically to our society? There are s
How Do I Lead My Church Through Change? | Tod Bolsinger
In today's episode I chat with Tod Bolsinger about his new four book series, Practicing Change. In our conversation Tod briefly unpacks each book in the series, walking me through what it looks like to lead a church through positive change and transformat
Does God Want Us to Have Fun? | Kevin Gushiken
Today I had the chance to chat with Kevin Gushiken about his new book out of Kregel Press, A Theology of Play: Learning to Enjoy Life as God intended. It is such a unique topic of study and one that hasnt received that much focus. To think that God cre
Christ and the Psalms | Christopher Ash
I had the wonderful privilege today of getting to speak with, author and biblical scholar Christopher Ash. Ash has most recently released through Crossway a four volume commentary called The Psalms: A Christ Centred Commentary, which was the topic of our
10 TIPS to Better Bible Reading in the Busyness of Life
Just ten simple things that have helped me be more disciplined in and get more out of my time in God's Word. Maybe they'll be helpful to you too!1. Read it daily.2. Read it in strange places.3. Read it while youre waiting.4. Read it with multiple bookma
Waiting Isn't a Waste | Mark Vroegop
I had the awesome privileged today of getting to talk to pastor and author, Mark Vroegop about his latest book, Waiting isnt a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life." Our conversation covered, among other things, the
Sermon: What Would You Risk if His Love Couldn't Fail? (Galatians 1.11-2.10)
There is an old adage that goes something like this, "What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? Now let me reword it for you and ask it again, What you would attempt for Christ, if you knew His love for you could not fail?
Church History, George MacDonald and the Diary of an Old Soul | Dr. Timothy Larsen
Today's conversation is with Professor of History and Christian thought, Dr. Timothy Larsen. Dr. Larsen's latest project is the reissue of a powerful devotional from the 19th century Scottish author and minister, George MacDonald, Diary of an Old Soul, in
Which Bible Translation is Best? | Dr. Mark Strauss
Today I was joined by New Testament Professor and Bible Translator Dr. Mark Strauss, to talk about his new book, 40 Questions About Bible Translation. Our conversation ranged from gender neutral decisions in the NIV, to the difficulties, challenges and on
7 WAYS God Can Use Rejection For His Glory and Our Good
Rejection always hurts, no matter what I am being rejected from. It always makes me squirm; makes me want to disappear. And yet, I have come to realize through the years and over the course of many rejections that God can and does use rejection in my life