
The AC Podcast
The Apologetics Canada Podcast helps churches understand and speak the language of our culture and address questions being asked with intellectual honesty, gentleness and respect.
Hosted by Troy Lydiate
Latest episodes

Aug 26, 2022 • 48min
Green Greed: The Rise of Extreme Environmentalism
The fight for the environment is taking on greater and greater priority for many government agencies. But can we go too far in protecting the environment? Now, farmers are saying it’s led to irrational measures. Join Andy, Steve and Troy as they discuss the implications of extreme environmentalism and what the Christian worldview has to say about the role of humanity in it all.

Aug 19, 2022 • 1h 6min
Did God Really Say…?: Addressing Questions of Biblical Inspiration
Inspiration of Scripture — the idea that God breathed out Scripture through human authors — is something Evangelical Christians would be happy to affirm. It speaks both to its source and authority. And yet, our defense of it rarely goes beyond the mere citation of 2 Timothy 3:16. The AC team came together on this week’s edition of the AC Podcast to talk about the inspiration of Scripture more intentionally by taking questions from a young adult.

Aug 12, 2022 • 1h 1min
MAiD in Canada: The Legal and Social Pressure of Assisted Suicide
It used to be that death was not an acceptable outcome of a medical procedure. Well, no more. The legal and social development in Canada in the last several years has opened the door to assisted suicide and euthanasia. When death is an acceptable outcome of a medical procedure, how does it impact both medical professionals and those who are on the receiving end of the needle? Andy and Steve invited Larry Worthen, the Executive Director for the Christian Medical and Dental Association in Canada, to discuss the legal and social aspect of this discussion.

Aug 5, 2022 • 56min
Deception! The Craft of Satan
Deception, an aspect of the Fall of Man, receives comparatively little attention, yet it has the potential to exercise one of the most far-reaching influences in our lives from social media posts to adverts on TV to financial investments, even to our relationships, down to what we believe about reality, the world, life, death, and God! Join Andy Steiger as he sits down with Author Lee N. Emerson to discuss his book "Deception!" and hat the Bible has to say about the subject in relation to our culture past and present.

Jul 29, 2022 • 58min
The Divided Logic of LGBTQ+
"A house divided against itself, cannot stand." This has become the reality for the LGBTQ+ community as of late. So much so, that even leading activists are hesitant to comment on how dire of a situation they find themselves. It goes without saying that the logical disagreements on gender identity speak to the much deeper issues of our human identity. Join Andy, Troy and Wes as they discuss the logical implications this debate is having on our increasingly polarized world.

Jul 22, 2022 • 58min
Reflecting on the Global Church
Recently, Andy returned from a trip to Romania. From the World Congress, to local churches, and even to a radio station, he had some wonderful opportunities to speak in various settings. Even as he was enjoying the company of an amazing people and appetizing food, Andy came back with many thoughts about the global Church. Join us for this week’s edition of AC Podcast as he shares his thoughts with the rest of the podcast team.

Jul 15, 2022 • 55min
Love God, Love People: Celebrating 400 Episodes
This is a special week for Apologetics Canada. The AC Podcast celebrates its 400th episode! From its humble beginning as “something to try out” to being a major part of AC’s ministry, the podcast has undergone many changes over the years. Join the AC team as they share why they do this podcast and the very human process behind it all.

Jul 8, 2022 • 52min
What do Ancient Brothels Have to Do with Human Dignity?
Do women and children have inherent human dignity? Almost all of us would readily say, “Yes, of course!” In fact, it would seem almost weird in our culture to even raise that question because the answer seems so obvious. Yet, it hasn’t always been this way, and, often human dignity was allotted selectively. Join Wes, Troy, and Steve on this week’s episode of AC Podcast, as they discuss universal human dignity, its justification, and what Roman brothels have to do with it.

Jul 1, 2022 • 38min
Bare No False Witness: Symbology in the Arts
“They judge you, they judge Christ, Godspeed to women’s rights.” Coming off the back of the overturning of the Roe V. Wade decision, Recording Artist and Pop Culture mogul Kendrick Lamar recites this polarizing message at the Glastonbury festival in England. If his mantra wasn’t enough, Kendrick, already dawning a crown of thorns, would then drip prop blood imitating Christ. Join Troy, Steve and Wes as they discuss Symbology in the arts and the importance of a gentle response in light of a sacrilegious displays in modern culture.

Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 3min
Fighting for the Conscience of Canada
Conscience is a hot topic these days. Many people — especially certain medical professionals — are feeling the pressure of rapidly changing cultural values. What is conscience? Why is it important to allow room for people to act according to their conscience? Andy, Steve, Troy, and Wes sat down together to discuss these questions and more as Andy prepares for a big trip ahead.