
It Is Written Canada
Have you ever asked yourself: “Why is my willpower so weak?” Research shows that people who think they have the strongest willpower are actually the most likely to fall when they are tempted.
Why?
The answer might surprise you...
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Latest episodes

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May 10, 2025 • 29min
Dealing with Guilt and Shame
Bill Spangler, a retired pastor and author of 'Lessons from the Wilderness,' discusses the heavy emotions of guilt and shame that stem from our human nature. He emphasizes the importance of community support in overcoming these feelings, sharing how accountability can lead to healing. Spangler also highlights guilt as a potential catalyst for growth, urging listeners to differentiate it from shame. The episode culminates in a message of forgiveness and identity in Christ, illustrating God's grace even in our failures.

May 3, 2025 • 29min
Major Purchases
Sven Tornlov, along with other financial experts, Denis Williams and Anna Flores, share with us enduring wisdom on making major purchases.

Apr 26, 2025 • 29min
Nutrition For Life
Dr. Darlene Blaney, a PhD in nutrition, lays out some simple guidelines to help us understand and achieve the simplicity of God’s ultimate diet plan.

Apr 19, 2025 • 29min
Learning to Listen
Perhaps you’ve voiced the complaint: “I just don’t feel heard!?” We all crave the connection that comes from at least one person giving us a listening ear. This kind of deep listening—healthy listening—is a skill. What are the things required to be a good listener? How do we listen in a way that enhances connection with the people we love? What listening habits have we fallen into that are destroying that connection? The way we listen to those we love can profoundly determine the level of connection we enjoy with them.

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Apr 12, 2025 • 29min
Faith, Food & Healing: God’s Plan for Wellness
Dr. Janie Unruh, a public health expert with a nursing background, shares her transformative journey of intertwining faith with health. She elaborates on how biblical dietary choices can enhance spiritual well-being, emphasizing the body as a sacred temple. The discussion highlights her commitment to a whole food plant-based diet, driven by personal loss and a desire for wellness. Unruh also introduces 'Eight Steps to Health,' urging listeners to prioritize love and relationships in their pursuit of both physical and spiritual health.

Apr 5, 2025 • 29min
Saving for Future Need
Sven Tornlov, along with other financial experts, share with us timeless wisdom on saving for the future—investing—and how the Bible gives us direction when it comes to our financial planning.

Mar 29, 2025 • 29min
Dealing with Loss
Some losses in life are self-inflicted. And some losses come at us unexpectedly. What do we do when we are faced with the loss of a loved one, when life is totally out of our control? What do we need to know about God at times like these? Why does He choose to not answer prayers sometimes? How do we handle the loss of a child when we stand helplessly by? What does God want us to know about Him at times like these?

Mar 22, 2025 • 29min
Living with Grief
Pastor Emile Maxi, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, who after experiencing a tragic past of loss and traumatic abuse, discovered the blessings that you too may experience in the midst of your sorrows—how you too can come to a place of healing for your heart and mind on your own journey through the process of grief recovery.

Mar 15, 2025 • 29min
Living with Loss
Living with loss is one of the hardest things a person can go through, whether it’s the death of a loved one, a personal injury, the loss of health, property, friends, finances, that job you were depending on, that betrayal by that friend or lover, or even divorce. However, it is possible to find a way forward while honoring what (or who) you’ve lost. Pr. Mike shares some insights that may help you in your journey of living with loss.

Mar 8, 2025 • 29min
Managing Perpetual Problems in Marriage
Learn practical ways to understand how to manage perpetual problems in your marriage, or other significant relationships, and overcome the destructive effects of gridlock.