The AC Podcast

Are we headed towards a totalitarian dystopia? George Orwell’s work, 1984, has been gaining more attention in recent days. Some think we are getting dangerously close to Orwell’s dystopia. Others think this is an overreaction. In preparation for the upcoming AC Literary Expedition, Steve and Wes invited Dr. Scott Masson on this week’s edition of the AC Podcast to discuss how Orwell’s insights apply to us today.

How do we love well, when we disagree? Can we honour people while maintaining difference of opinion? Join Troy and Miss MacKenzie in the classroom of Regent Christian Academy to hear from some bright Grade 3 students explore these questions and more.

We have watched from afar as the Russian military invaded Ukraine. It can be difficult to know what's actually going on and how to respond. On this episode of the AC podcast we invited two Ukrainian friends, with family caught in the fighting, to provide a much needed Christian perspective.  

I’m sure you’ve heard of deconstruction but what about decolonization? Regardless of your opinion, these concepts are becoming more prevalent within the Christian context. So, let’s talk about it. Join Troy as he interviews Clare Williams of Get Real (UK) as they take a brief look at decolonization and how the church can respond.

In recent years, organizations, businesses and churches have sought to better diversify their teams and leadership. While the thought behind it has been genuine for some, others have fallen to the level of cultural exploitation through the act of Tokenism. This leads many to think that this “diversification" is really nothing more than a PR stunt. As part of AC's recognition of Black History Month, join Troy as he sits down with Grace Rose of Love Quest International for a conversation on how the church can skillfully celebrate and inspire genuine diversity.

The table turned. Stephen Colbert voluntarily sat in the hot seat as he got his guest, Dua Lipa, to interview him instead. She asked a profound question: “How does your faith overlap with your comedy?” The response given by Colbert, a professed Catholic, drew mixed responses. That much one can see from the responses to Tim Keller’s tweet endorsing the manner in which Colbert gave his response. What can we make of Colbert’s response and Keller’s endorsement? Steve and Wes sat down to put in their two cents on this week’s edition of the AC Podcast.

It's often said that perception is everything; but what happens when the "powers that be" seemingly misuse their abilities for the sake of hijacking a narrative? Who do we trust? This past month Canada has seen a nationwide convoy of a so-called "fringe minority" lead by many of the nations truckers. Uniting in protest, their actions would see them travel right to the doorstep of Canadian democracy that is the Parliament Building in Ottawa. Join Andy, Wes, Steve and Troy as they share their thoughts on one of the most monumental showings of Canadian solidarity in years.Intro Music Credits:"East Bound And Down"By Dick Feller and Jerry ReedSung by Jerry Reed

The last few years have been challenging to everyone. From lockdowns, bills being passed and vaccine mandates. Much of what people thought was freedom of thought and choice have either been outright dismissed or consistently challenged by what appears to be any means necessary. It's gone so far as to even draw a large convoy of truckers to the doorstep of Canadian Parliament. The growing understanding is that a person's Rights of Conscience are being treated as more of a privilege. Join Andy, Wes, Troy and Steve as they sit down and discuss Rights of Conscience.

It's a question asked by many who have either walked away from the Christian faith, or those who have never claimed it. There's no denying that much of what people desire in this life is to live comfortably, have fun and potentially leave a mark after they are gone. When someone claims to be happy, do they mean it? If so, by what scale do they determine as to when they are happy enough? On this episode Andy sits down with new AC Adjunct Speaker, Max Jeganathan of Thinking Faith Asia; as they challenge what people really mean when they say they are happy, and why that's still not enough.

Jesus Buddha? Jesus the Greek-speaking Jew? This week, Wes and Steve seek to put Jesus in his proper historical context. Did Jesus travel to Nepal in his teen years to receive Buddhist teachings, later to bring it back home? Did Jesus speak exclusively in Aramaic? And what do the answers to these questions have to say about God’s character? Find out on this week’s edition of the AC Podcast.