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Exploring simple, authentic Christianity for normal people. Hosts Dave and Sharaya Betts explore the Christian faith, covering broad topics as broad as the Bible's overarching narrative, how the church came to be what it is today, tackling popular church myths and wrestling with tough subjects like LGBT, anxiety and depression, and grief. We don't promise to have all the answers, but we promise that we'll wrestle through them with you!
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Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
It's a huge question. How could a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering? In the second of a two-part discussion, Dave and Sharaya do their best to grapple with this tough question.
For show notes, head to simplefaithpodcast.com.
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
It's a huge question. How could a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering? In part one of a two-part discussion, Dave and Sharaya do their best to grapple with this tough question.
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
The Ascension - that time when Jesus was floated into heaven on a cloud. It seems like an outrageous story, but for a number of reasons, it really matters.
In this shorter-than-usual episode, Dave Betts talks about why the Ascension is actually a really big deal.
Read the rest of this entry »Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
What is Baptism? Why is it so important? Sprinkle or submerge? Why is there so much division over the baptism process? Dave Betts is joined by Simon Argent to try and tackle some of these big questions.
Simon Argent is one of the elders at Ascot Life Church in the UK and helps lead the Commission family of churches' READ online Bible course.
Read the rest of this entry »Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Ok. So we're made "in the image of God", according to the Bible. That's pretty epic, but have you ever actually wondered what that means? This week Dave Betts is joined by Jorin Green to discuss this mysterious but incredibly important concept.
Jorin Green is currently the lead pastor at Erindale Alliance Church in Saskatoon, Canada, after 17 years as a professor at Millar College of the Bible in both the Pambrun and Sunnybrae campuses.
Read the rest of this entry »Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Zacharias, Hybels, Lentz - the list goes on. As the global Church, it's hard to escape the heartbreaking reality that some of the world's most prominent Christian leaders have fallen in big ways.
In the first episode of season 2, Dave Betts is joined by Chris Williams, Youth Pastor at McKenzie Towne Church in Calgary, to discuss what happens when leaders fall, the dynamics of power, and how we move forward in a way that honours God.
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Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
In the final episode of 2020, Dave and Sharaya reflect on the Simple Faith Podcast's first year and share what's new for the show in 2021.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
What is it like to be a missionary in the 21st Century?
This week, Dave and Sharaya are joined by their friends Liam and Dana, an inspiring young couple from Vernon, BC, Canada who are just weeks away from embarking on a journey as long-term missionaries. They discuss the fears and feelings, courage and calling that comes with the realities of taking such a bold step for Kingdom of God.
If you find today's episode helpful, or would like to contact Liam and Dana personally, feel free to contact us at simplefaithpodcast@gmail.com and we would love to connect you with them.
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
What is missions all about? What does the life of a missionary look like in the 21st century? Dave Betts is joined by Marty and Becky Frisk of Christar Canada to try and make sense of missions.
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Dave is joined by Steve Janz, director of Millar College of the Bible's BC campus to talk about Bible School.
What is it? Why consider it? What if it doesn't fit with your plans?