The AC Podcast

Humility is one of those virtues that we like to see in others but not in ourselves. It is difficult to live out consistently. What is humility? Why should we—regardless of whether we are Christians or not—strive for humility? Andy, Troy, and Steve put their heads together virtually to discuss this virtue from various angles.

Our taste in media consumption can tell us a lot about where we are as a culture. Lately, we’ve been seeing more and more shows and movies come out in which what was once considered evil is portrayed with sympathy or even outright glorification. Tune into this week’s AC Podcast episode, as the AC team hashes out some of their thoughts on this cultural phenomenon.

Will everyone eventually be saved, or will some be lost forever? Andy, Steve, and Wes continue their conversation on the issue of hell, eternity, and what to make of the view that God will save everyone without exception in the end.

What happens when we die? According to the traditional Christian view, there are those who enter into eternal life and those who are lost forever. But this wasn’t the only view in town. Some Church Fathers held to a view that everyone, without exception, will be reconciled to God in the end. What does the AC team make of this view? Andy, Steve, and Wes sat down for this two-part conversation.

Christians have been called to the ministry of reconciliation. However our differences often give room to division which will always be in conflict with our call to reach the lost for the sake of the gospel. God is truly the author of our faith and as such, there is no restoration story beyond his grasp. On this week's episode Andy invites a special guest named Nicole, whom the AC team met in Kelowna while speaking at an event. Hear Nicole's unique journey to faith from two mom's to one named Jesus and how she uses her testimony to reach a marginalized community.

In discussing morality, one question that often arises is whether the application of said morality is subjective or objective. Also, the foundation of that morality also comes into discussion when comparing a secular worldview with a religious one. Recently, a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, lost her life while in the custody of Iran’s Morality Police after the 22-year-old was arrested for improper dressing of her Hijab. This seems to be the straw that broke the backs of many Iranians, particularly women, who are already dissatisfied with the country’s focus on Sharia Law. Join Andy, Troy and Wes as they discuss the roots of morality and whether the western world has its own morality police.

The UK and the British Commonwealth officially said goodbye to the Queen Elizabeth II this week as her funeral was held. From mourning to outright celebration, the passing of the longest-reigning monarch in the British history is evoking all manner of reactions. Is she to be remembered as a woman of virtue and faith, or is she to be remembered as the figurehead of colonialism? What is the significance of monarchy in a practically democratic country? Andy, Steve, Troy, and Wes came together to debrief their reactions to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and to reflect on monarchy in general and the British monarchy in particular.

This week, the AC team continues the conversation on the issue of whether people can lose their salvation once they have received it. As the AC team wades through technical theological terms like “synergism vs monergism,” “preservation of the saints,” “prevenient grace” and more, you will hear where their different perspectives overlap and diverge. How do Andy, Wes, Troy, and Steve answer the question, “Can you lose your salvation?” Tune in to part 2 of this two-part episode to find out.

Apostasy. That’s a relatively unfamiliar word for most people. Yet, the concept is a familiar one to most Christians, particularly Protestants. Once saved, can you lose your salvation? Not only does this question touch on many points of Christian doctrine, it’s also one that is deeply emotional for many Christians. Much theological and philosophical ink has been spilled over this issue and many heated debates have been had. Andy, Wes, Troy, and Steve sat down to hash out their own disagreements in this two-part episode.

Often, what we think is a matter of common sense turns out to be false. All of us probably hold to ideas that we would begin with “Everyone knows…” that are just not true. This week’s edition of the AC Podcast features Wes and Steve talking about some things we might believe about Christianity that are either completely wrong or greatly exaggerated.