The AC Podcast

Depending on where you live, if you asked people what their religious affiliation is, you will likely hear something like, “I’m spiritual but not religious.” There is a lot to unpack in this simple statement. Why is this stance becoming more popular? What is religion, anyway? Is “spiritual but not religious” ultimately a cult of self-worship? Or is there something else going on? Andy, Steve, and Troy discuss these questions and more on this week’s edition of the AC Podcast.

Storytelling has the great power to shape the minds and consciences of people. That’s what makes Hollywood such an important player among our cultural institutions. Against the backdrop of an increasingly shrill culture war, Hollywood, in general, seems to be shaping people’s imaginations in a particular direction. On the other hand, there are films like "Sound of Freedom" that are going in a different direction. What are we to make of this? Join Andy, Steve, Troy, and Wes (“the Quad”) as they sit down together to share their thoughts on the way movies are consumed.

As we countdown to our upcoming ACLE "In AI We Trust," Andy Steiger sits down with computer programming friend, Ryan Vandendyck. Founder and CEO of Eden Industries and City Lead for Faith Tech Vancouver Ryan offers insight and perspective as to the perils and positives of artificial intelligence.

Every Christian knows (or, at least, should know) that evangelism is part of a Christian way of life. Yet, the very idea of evangelism induces panic in many Christians. What’s going on here? Is there a better way forward? Andy Bannister, the director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, has written a book with a title that many Christians can resonate with "How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot." Tune in this week as Steve has a conversation with Andy on how Christians might share the gospel in a low-pressure way.

On this week's episode AC Host Troy Lydiate has the honour of welcoming our newest member to the AC team, Jill Roias. Jill joins Apologetics Canada with over 10 years of university ministry experience that will serve well in her role of overseeing Community Engagement.

Why is it easier to believe biblical stories are true than to believe they are made up? Especially when it takes more faith to believe the latter than the former? On this week's episode, Wes sits down with Author and Apologist Mike D'Virgilio to discuss these questions raised in his latest book, "Uninvented: Why the Bible Could Not Be Made Up."

Take a backseat as Andy and Wes drive the autobahn in Germany. On this edition of the AC Podcast, they discuss their filming in Berlin, Germany and Auschwitz, Poland. Listen in as they share what we can learn from these historical sites and how to make sure this dark history is never repeated.  

In this episode, Troy, Andy, and Wes delve into the complex topic of Christian patriotism. Exploring briefly the dangers of Christian Nationalism, the trio examines the intersection of faith and patriotism, considering whether these two concepts can harmoniously coexist or if conflicts arise.

Wes and Andy were just out in Egypt working on an exciting upcoming AC project. While there a number of things stood out to them regarding the culture of Ancient Egypt that give context to many details we read about in our Bible. Did the Israelites steal circumcision from the Egyptians? Or, is that just one example of many regarding touchpoints that God used within that historical time and place to communicate a specific truth in an understandable way for the original audience? On this week's episode of the AC Podcast, Wes and Andy sit down (in a mud brick lodge in the Egyptian desert no less) to discuss these fascinating examples!

Into The light is a Teaching Documentary on freedom from pornography that walks through the fundamentals of change from bondage in sin to freedom in Christ. This documentary is a hope-filled, Gospel-centered resource for individuals and churches. On this week's episode Steve and Troy sit down with Into the Light's creators, Jacob Valk and John-Michael Bout to hear their personal testimonies, their heart for the church and the origins of this powerful resource.​