A podcast by Stephen Bedard discussing ministry, apologetics, leadership, theology and more.
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A Podcast all about the second world war hosted by Stephen Bedard.
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A Podcast All About Christianity beginning with John the Baptist down to the present time. Hosted by Stephen J. Bedard.
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The Inspiring Business Podcast hopes to inspire business owners with focussing on their genius and create a business that is scalable and ultimately does not depend on the them.Get your ready, as if you were selling it, but don't sell so you can retire into your business.
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What does the New Testament say about same-sex relationships? Three of the so-called "clobber passages" are found in Paul. These are 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:9-11, and Romans 1:26-27. This is not a full scale study of those passages but rather a reflection of how they have been used to exclude 2SLGBTQIA+ people and whether that is consiste…
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In this episode, I speak with Mark Aedy, son of Ken Aedy. Ken served in the Royal Air Force (RAF), beginning his career during the Second World War and wrote his story, which became From Biplanes to Fast Jets. Unlike many of his peers, Ken did not release after the war but continued to fly, including some of the first Jets in the RAF.Get From Bipla…
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In this episode, I talk to Dr. Emily Conroy-Krutz, author of Missionary Diplomacy. In the 19th Century, the United States was expanding […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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An important part of Christian history has been the role of clergy in supporting the military in terms of both spiritual and […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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In this episode, we look at the summer of 1941, specifically the battles for Smolensk, Leningrad, and Kiev. The Germans move forward and the Soviets attempt to push back. Visit me at my website. Discover the resources at Fiverr. Get Operation Barbarossa: Hitler's Invasion of Russia 1941 (Amazon affiliate link) Support me through Patreon.…
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It has been a couple of years since the revelations about Ravi Zacharias came to light. Still, there are issues that came up in that controversy that still affect us, especially how organizations protect abusers. In this video, I reflect back on what happened with RZIM in light of more recent events. Visit me at my website. Support me through Patre…
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One of the greatest defenders of what would be known as orthodox Christianity was Athanasius the Great, bishop of Alexandria. He was […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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Is Progressive Christianity a different religion? Randal Rauser, author of Progressive Christians Love Jesus Too (Amazon affiliate link), discusses how we should approach Progressive Christianity. You can visit Randal at his website and me at my website.
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In this episode, I speak to Mike Croissant who is the author of Bombing Hitler's Hometown. This book is the story of the last major bombing run of the war in Europe. It also happened to be the town where Adolf Hitler grew up. This book gives an amazing description of the experience of dozens of men on this bombing mission. You can purchase this boo…
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One of the so-called "clobber passages" is Leviticus 18:22. It seems to be a fairly clear condemnation of (male) same-sex activity. Is that passage sufficient for seeing all same-sex relationships as wrong for all time? In this video, we look at that passage and try to situate it in how we read the Bible. Please visit me at my website. Support me t…
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Questions about same-sex relationships are at the forefront of conversations within the church. There are numerous passages that are considered relevant and must be looked at carefully. One of those passages is that of Sodom. Is the punishment of Sodom an indication of God's condemnation of same-sex relationships in general? That is the topic of th…
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One of the most influential organizations in the wars of the 20th Century was the Royal Navy. Jim Carter, in his book Hearts of Steel, gives us a snapshot of some of the pivotal years by looking at the activity of a handful of ships. You can find our more about Jim Carter at his website. You can purchase Hearts of Steel through this Amazon affiliat…
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Every once in a while, we hear about a high profile Protestant who converts to Roman Catholicism. How should Protestants respond? I share my thoughts in this episode. Visit me at my website. Support me through Patreon.
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What should churches do with Remembrance/Veteran's/Armistice Day? Should we have something in the service to acknowledge it or just ignore it? Should it be a major part of the service or should be used to critique military activity? I wrestle with this in this video. Please visit me at my website. Consider supporting me through Patreon.…
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Have you considered attending seminary? But what if you are not sure if you want to be a pastor? In this video I chat about why it is good to consider seminary and how it can be part of the discernment process. Support me through Patreon. Visit me at my website.
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One of the issues that I have with Evangelicalism is the attitudes toward LGBTQ people. It is far more than an assertion that sex is limited to a marriage between a man and a woman. In many corners of Evangelicalism is there is actual hate toward gay people. I address that in this video. Visit me at my website. Support me at Patreon.…
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I recently encountered a very well known transgender person. Some people did not appreciate my reaction. How should Christians respond to transgender people? This is only my position. Consider supporting me at Patreon Visit me at my website.
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While some Christians were gathering in councils and devising creeds, others were fleeing the cities to be alone with God. These were […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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In this episode, I speak with Jason Bell, author of Cracking the Nazi Code. This book tells the true story of Winthrop Bell, a Canadian philosopher who worked for MI6 between WWI and WWII as a spy, providing important intelligence. You can purchase this book through this Amazon affiliate link. You can find out more about Jason Cole at his faculty p…
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One of the major turning points of the war was Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941. This had long been Hitler's plan and now it was time to put those plans into action. The first few weeks included tremendous German success. But could they maintain that momentum? Visit me at my website. Support me on Patreon. …
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In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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What exactly happened between David and Bathsheba as described in 2 Samuel 11? Was it adultery between two consenting adults or an assault accompanied by an abuse of power? And how does this affect the controversies about pastoral sexual misconduct in the Church today? Support me through Patreon. Visit me at my website.…
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Two of the most influential leaders in the early church were Paul and James, the brother of Jesus. These two men were very different in their styles but were they enemies? Some people think so and that is why we look at this question in this video. Support me through Patreon. Visit me at my website.
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Are Christians in Canada being persecuted? Are Christian churches being targeted in Canada? I address this persistent claim in this video. Visit me at my website. Support me through Patreon.
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I sometimes struggle with Evangelicalism. One of the issues is that some evangelicals hold tightly to the culture war, the battle between conservatives and liberals, and wed that to the identity of the church. I share my thoughts on that. Visit me at my website. Support me through Patreon.
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One of the most controversial issues within some denominations is the role of women. Should women be pastors? But what about 1 Timothy 2? In this video, I reflect on this issue. Visit me at my website. Support me at Patreon.
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The report regarding the sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention has been released. The extent of the coverup and abuse is heartbreaking. One of the "excuses" that has been offered is that Baptist polity, specifically autonomy of the local church limited what SBC leadership could do. Does this aspect of Baptist polity diminish responsibilit…
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When we think of areas of operations during the Second World War, we often do not think of the Middle East. But in the summer of 1941, there was indeed some significant combat in Syria and Lebanon. Unfortunately, it was between Britain and her Dominions and Vichy France. Visit my website here. Support me through Patreon.…
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In this series, I wrestle with some of my concerns about evangelicalism. One is the way evangelicals look at the Bible. In some corners of evangelicalism, it seems as if the Bible is lifted above Jesus. Please visit me at my website. Support me through Patreon.
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The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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As I reflect upon my experience as an evangelical, I look at some of the things I have struggled with. One of those is how evangelicals look at the role of men and women. Consider supporting me through Patreon. Please visit me at my website.
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In this first chapter of the Battle of the Atlantic, we catch up with what was happening in the Atlantic Ocean. Germany was trying to cut off Britain from all outside support by targeting shipping lanes. The Allies struggled to get the convoys to their destination from German ships, planes, and especially the dreaded U-Boats. This chapter takes us …
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One of the most influential people in the history of the early church was someone of unknown religious conviction. Constantine came to […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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Business challenges in 2023 - Post Covid and the Financial Tsunami - Simon Bedard
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In this week's episode of the Inspiring Business Podcast, Simon Bedard from the Exit Advisory Group and I start with a discussion about the current economic environment and how business owners could look for opportunities in the aftermath of Covid 19 and the financial tsunami that is approaching us. We expectedly navigate our way toward Emotional I…
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Giving and Culture - Purpose and Values - Success and Exceptional outcomes Episode 66 Karl Schwantes 5 Star Google Review
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I had an epiphany while listening to this episode. There is no villain in Karl’s story. He hasn’t had to overcome any massive tragedy, or Phoenix rising from the ashes. In fact it’s an unremarkable success. But a great story nevertheless. Karl’s story is about his progress from taking over the family business; creating a business that reflected his…
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Focus on Others - Serve First Episode 65 Francois Lupien High Performance Mentor - How to Become More
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Francois Lupien is a dynamic coach, mentor and speaker whose experience includes successfully working with Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People) and as a consultant with Bob Proctor (Movie: The Secret 2006). Achieving excellence in everything he puts his mind to, Francois has been a Tae Kwon Do Canadian champion, a Top R…
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Andrew Fox has a long list of academic achievements that he is proud of however he doesn’t display them on his wall. He says he feels that it is the person, not the credentials that are really at the core of cultural clarity. There are so many beautiful nuggets of common sense on how to behave in a genuinely caring way. Respecting a person’s views …
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Basic to Basics is a Mistake Episode 63 Damian Andrews
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As you can tell Damian has a very positive attitude towards business and life There are a few lessons that I think we could take away from this conversation. The first is that going back to basics is a mistake. What worked years ago may not work today. Although we didn’t discuss this a lot of what Damian spoke of was first principles. You can be ex…
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It not what you did, it's what you didn't do - Episode 62 Clifford Morgan Lumian Consulting
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It’s interesting that regardless of the times and the business environment, regardless of the financial, political or societal position, people are a constant. In today’s world we talk about Psychological Safety, in the 80’s and 90’s it was Emotional Intelligence and before that it was Management Theory. So as business evolves so does the developme…
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There has been a huge renaissance in Christian apologetics, ranging from the scholar to the pastor to the layperson. But what is the role of the Christian apologist? What should be their goal? I discuss this in this episode based on a video I recorded. For more on Christian apologetics, visit me here. Please support this podcast through Patreon.…
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On the same day that the Germans invaded Yugoslavia, they also invaded Greece. Even with Allied support, the Germans pushed through all defences. In this episode, we look at the invasion of the mainland and Crete. Please support this podcast through Patreon. Visit me at my website.
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Your Business Exit Strategy Starts Now - Episode 61 Simon Bedard - CEO and Founder The Exit Advisory Group
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Every asset is eventually sold (or transferred in an Estate) and your business is typically a major part of your asset portfolio. So it therefore makes sense to have a mindset to treat your business just like any other asset. What’s its purpose and why are you doing what you do? That’s not an uncommon approach from Management Consultants but it’s a…
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Stop playing Whack-a-Mole with your Business with Madelyn Dunlap Director of Business Development Rewild Group
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After leaving School with multiple degrees and a Masters, Madelyn Dunlap soon realized, even with all that business knowledge, that she was ill-equipped to help the business develop. This led her on a journey that coincided with her joining Matthew Pohl in his business. Matthew was on his own journey to grow his business and realized after trial an…
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The problem with change is it’s not often wanted or valued. The mistake most business owners make is they either rush in and spend money on systems to fix the problem or get stuck in the details and never move ahead This episode of the Lazy Entrepreneur Series winds up the 8 weeks with the final steps of the implementation process and the Integrati…
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Emperor Constantine was Great, but was he good? If you were talk to many Christians today, they might suggest that much of […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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Avoid the mistakes of over extending your resources on your way to becoming the Lazy Entrepreneur
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You could stumble before you start on your business improvement strategy unless you take the time to be very clear on your strategy. Mistakes at this early stage become a huge expense later on. As the leader of your team, they are relying upon you to be very clear on the direction. The biggest mistake that business owners make is thinking they have…
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Business Improvement Implementation - Three simple steps to success as you move closer to becoming the Lazy Entrepreneur
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All the planning and data collection is done. It's now time to get ready for the Implementation. The Business Planning Pathway is a 3 step guide to ensure your Business Improvement Strategies are successful. In this episode, Steve Sandor walks you through Step 1 Clarify and Confirm. This is where you take the information collected from Weeks 1 to 6…
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In the past number of months, we have heard some terrible stories by such prominent pastors as Bruxy Cavey, John MacArthur, and Brian Houston. What is going on? Is there even a way to stop such abuse? In this episode, I vent my frustration. Support this podcast through Patreon. Visit me at my website.…
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There had been numerous persecutions on a small scale for the first three centuries but the church experienced a much more significant […]Di Stephen J. Bedard
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