Here Be Dragons

Jake LeFave and Dr. Quentin Genuis talk about death, dying, and suffering in part two of their discussion of bioethics.

In this episode of Here Be Dragons, Jake LeFave discusses bioethics with emergency physician and bioethicist Quentin Genuis. 

Pastor Brett Landry sits down with Matthew Crocker, director of youth ministry at Christ City Church, to talk about Matthew's new book Foundations: 100 Days of Devotions through Catechism.

Here Be Dragons is a podcast for Christians who seek to bear faithful witness to the ancient gospel in our present, rapidly changing culture. In this series, we'll be speaking with members of Christ City to discuss how they live out their faith in the subcultures they're a part of. In this episode, Jake LeFave talks fitness with Leslie Lee and Alison Landry.

Here Be Dragons is a podcast for Christians who seek to bear faithful witness to the ancient gospel in our present, rapidly changing culture. In this series, we'll be speaking with members of Christ City to discuss how they live out their faith in the subcultures they're a part of. In this episode, Jake LeFave talks gaming and Esports with Caleb Cousens and Jose Figueroa.

Here Be Dragons is a podcast for Christians who seek to bear faithful witness to the ancient gospel in our present, rapidly changing culture. In this series, we'll be speaking with members of Christ City to discuss how they live out their faith in the subcultures they're a part of. In this episode, Jake LeFave talks hunting with Paul Fast Jr.

Here Be Dragons is a podcast for Christians who seek to bear faithful witness to the ancient gospel in our present, rapidly changing culture. In this series, we'll be speaking with members of Christ City to discuss how they live out their faith in the subcultures they're a part of. In this episode, Jon Bryars speaks with Jake LeFave about what we can expect from the series.

Jake and Brandt are joined by Dr. Jonathan Pennington as he discusses his new book, “Jesus The Great Philosopher”. Listen in as they discuss the practical aim of ancient philosophy, why friendship matters, what roles emotions play in our life, a story about guys taking off their shirts at a conference, and what Jesus has to do with all of this!

Liz Mannegren joins the podcast to discuss her book, “Embrace: Clinging to Christ Through the Pain of Pregnancy Loss”. Listen in as Liz joins Jake and Brett to share her own story of pregnancy loss, how Jesus met her in the midst of her pain, and how we can be the church to those grieving the loss of a child during pregnancy.

Jonathan Lipps, a local technologist and theologian, joins Jake and Brett as they have a lively discussion surrounding the role of technology in our formation as disciples of Jesus, how technology might be changing us more than we think, and the Biblical vision for embodied living.

Dr. Iain Provan is back again to talk about the cultural narratives and ideologies behind certain social movements and how we as followers of Jesus might think biblically whilst in exile.

Join Jake and Brett as they sit down with Kevin Garratt to listen to a story of God’s faithfulness and love in the midst of abduction and harrowing imprisonment.

Dr. Ross Hastings joins Jake and Brett to discuss how Christians should think about God's goodness and the existence of evil.

Join Jake and Brett as they sit down with James scholar Dr. Mariam Kovalishyn to discuss what the book of James has to say to us in the midst of this global crisis.

Join Jake and Brett as they sit down with Hebrews scholar Dr. George Guthrie to hear the timely truths found in this ancient letter.

Brett, Jake and Jon discuss why church will never be cancelled and how we Christ City approaching a world of social distancing and self-isolation.

An epidemiologist, a registered nurse, and two pastors talk about coronavirus, COVID-19, and how Christians should respond.

In this episode Brett Landry and Jake LeFave sit down with Doug Chrystal, Director of Biblical Counseling at Christ City Church, and ask "What is Biblical Counseling?" "Why do we need this in the church?" and then discuss some of the ways this new ministry will be a blessing to Christ City and beyond.

In this interview Brett Landry and Jake LeFave interview our friend Dr. Daryl, who works training pastors all over the world in several restricted countries and shares some of the challenges of this kind of work.

In this interview Brett Landry and Jake LeFave interview pastor, author, and church planter Adam Mabry. They talk about Adam's book, "The Art of Rest" and a well read article he wrote called "Why Charismatics and Calvinists Need Each Other." Enjoy!

In this episode Jake LeFave and Brett Landry sit down to talk about some of the most helpful books they read in 2019. Yes, they are both a bit bookish, in general, but there is something helpful for everyone on this list.

In this episode, Brett Landry sits down with pastor, author, and professor Darrell Johnson to talk about life and ministry in this post-Christian climate and why he is encouraged about the future life of the church in Vancouver. Darrell has been preaching the gospel since 1970, serving as senior pastor for a number of Presbyterian churches in California, and of Union Church of Manila during the so-called People Power Revolution. In the fall of 2000 he accepted an appointment to the faculty of Regent College, where he taught preaching, worship, pastoral theology and biblical spirituality. Darrell has authored a number of books, including Experiencing the Trinity, Fifty-Seven Words That Change the World, Discipleship on the Edge, It Is Finished, The Glory of Preaching and Who Is Jesus? Darrell and his wife, Sharon, have raised four children adopted from four different countries of the world.

In this episode Brett Landry sits down with Shaila Visser to discuss the Alpha Course, leadership, and the local church. Shaila is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada and serves as the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds a position on the Board of Regent College-an International Graduate School in Vancouver.

In this interview Brett Landry and Jake LeFave interview Costi Hinn, nephew of Benny Hinn, and former follower of the so-called “prosperity gospel.” His book God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel recounts his story of realizing the errors of the family ministry and how he came out of that environment into a healthy, biblical view of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Originally from Vancouver, Costi is now pastoring in Arizona.

Recently Kanye West dropped an album and film called "Jesus is King". This episode is all about Kanye West, his recent conversion, how we should think about his recent conversion and the art that comes along with his recent conversion.

This episode is a Q&A where Brett Landry interviews Dr. Margaret Cottle following her lecture on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), euthanasia, and palliative care, and offers practical suggestions for Christians and local churches on how they can engage in this cultural conversation.

On this episode we hear a lecture from Dr. Margaret Cottle on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), euthanasia, palliative care, and how the church of Jesus might respond to this in our context.

In this interview with Dan Macdonald, Senior Pastor of Grace Toronto, we discuss church models, the differences between Toronto and Vancouver, and how we should be training people to reach the city. Enjoy!

What is happening in the Christ City Church Neighbourhood Pastor's hearts as they work through the Sermon on the Mount series. Thoughts on the beatitudes and the feelings they bring up even through the familiarity of them.

An interview with Dr. Iain Provan about biblical studies, the importance of the Old Testament, how to read different genres of literature and how all of that comes together as we seek to live a life that glorifies God.

The hopes and reason for this podcast. The reason for the name "Here Be Dragons".