The Simple Faith Podcast

Let's Talk Floods and Dinosaurs

We all know the story of Noah and the Flood in Gen. 6-9, but did it really happen? If so, how does that tie in with the age of the earth? And what about dinosaurs? How can we reconcile science with the Bible?

 

Dave Betts is joined again by geolist Dr Melia to discuss some possible explanations and possibilities. 

How did God create the universe?

How old is the earth? What about evolution and the Bible? What's the big deal? In this episode, Dave Betts is joined by Dr Melia, a geologist with a PhD in Geomorphology, to talk about this big - and sometimes controversial - topic.

The Goodness of the Gospel

The Gospel, or "Good News" of Jesus is central to the Christian faith. Yet, so often, we as believers assume it's a basic truth that we wrestle with before moving onto something more important. 

In this episode, Dave Betts is joined by Steve Janz as they discuss why the Gospel is crucial in all aspects of life, and a reality that we can dwell in for our entire lives.

Steve Janz pastored for many years across Canada and is now the Executive Director of Millar College of the Bible's Sunnybrae campus.

The Cookie-Cutter Church Myth

In the final episode of our 'Church Mythbusters' series, host Dave Betts discusses the myth that there is a singular "best way" to do church and the importance of different expressions of the body of Christ in the contemporary Church. 

On Helping and Holiness

This week host Dave Betts dives into the world of volunteering in the church, tackling a subtle but dangerous myth that if you volunteer more, you must therefore be more 'spiritual.'  

"The Church Just Wants My Money" // Church Mythbusting

Why do some people feel like the Church is just after their money? It's a statement we've heard dozens of times over the year, and -- apart from a few unique cases -- couldn't be further from the truth. 

Where has this myth come from? And what does the Bible say? Host Dave Betts is joined by Dave Rogers to see if they can get to the bottom of this common myth. 

 

Dave Rogers is an elder at Ascot Life Church in the UK and serves on the Commission family of churches' leadership team.

Church Size = Church Success?

Is a bigger church really better? Are small churches less valuable? There's a common myth in contemporary Christianity that says the best churches are the ones with the largest numbers of people.

In this episode, Dave Betts is joined by Dave Rogers to chat 'Big Church' and hopefully bring a little balance to the conversation.

Dave Rogers is one of the elders of Ascot Life Church in the UK and part of the leadership team of the Commission network of churches.

Is the Bible Full of Contradictions?

A common myth about the Bible is that it's full of contradictions. Is this true?

 

Dave Betts looks at the top five contradictions in the Bible according to the "Freedom From Religion Foundation" and argues that this apparent contradictions aren't really contradictions at all. 

Let's Talk About Grief

Have you ever wrestled with grief? As believers, how do we respond to the loss of loved ones? 

In this episode, Steve Janz shares an inspirational testimony of stunning faith in the midst of profound grief. Not to be missed.

Steve Janz is the Executive Director of Millar College of the Bible's Sunnybrae Campus.

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Let's Talk About Depression

DEPRESSION is a major issue in our day. In this episode we're joined by Eliz Argent as we grapple with some important questions:

• What is Depression?
• Is it in the Bible?
• As believers, how do we respond if we're depressed?
• As believers, how do we help others if they are depressed?

Eliz brings her unique perspective on depression as the Emerge Project Lead at East to West, a non-profit organization that focuses on supporting children, young people and their families struggling with difficult and damaging issues in their lives. "Let's talk about depression" is out now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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