The Reconstructionist

Hey guys! So this week we Cody Matchett and Scot McKnight joining us on the podcast! These two just released a new book on Revelation titled Revelation for the Rest of Us. So together we dived into everything from Babylon, to the tribulation, to autograph etiquette. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Hey guys! So this week we have singer/songwriter Joshua Leventhal back on the podcast! Joshua just released a new record title All Ye Lepers. It's killer! We break it down in more detail in this week's episode together. We hope you enjoy!

Hey guys! This week we have Jarin Oda of Bridgetown Church on the podcast. Jarin and I discuss Gen Z, spiritual formation, and what youth ministry looks like at Bridgetown. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Hey guys! This week we have Elita Friesen joining us on the podcast. Elita is on staff at The Way Church in Vancouver, and recently gave a sermon at the Canadian Church Leaders Network conference that her and I dive into together. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Hey guys! Enjoy this conversation I had with Stephen Cobucci from Wolves At The Gate on a podcast I had called Kingdom Men. Here, Stephen and I dive deeper into their album Eulogies and tackle themes like sin, guilt, and Jesus. Enjoy!

This week we have Elita Friesen and Chris Price on the podcast! Elita and Chris are pastors at The Way Church in Vancouver, and they recently released a book on women and the church titled, The Whole Church. The three of us conclude our series on women and the Church as we talk about some of the remaining pushback we get from our complementarian brothers and sisters, as well as how God has used women throughout history to fulfill his mission in the world. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

This week we have Tara Beth Leach on the podcast! Tara Beth and I discuss her book Emboldened as we conclude our series on women and the Church. Tara Beth and I cover everything from reading your Bible, to imposter syndrome, to leaning into your calling. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

I am so excited to share this conversation that I had with Kim and Clark Moran! Kim and Clark are both leaders in the Church and have been doing ministry together for years (even often sharing an office together). Together we discuss women leadership, the challenges they have faced, how we need to be loving, and what it really means to have a Christ centered relationship. We hope you enjoy this episode!

This week we have Jonathan Heppner! Jonathan is a missionary, theologian, and beer brewer. Together we dive into the Bible and what it actually says about the roles of women in marriage and the Church. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Welcome to our first every episode of The Reconstructionist. For those of you that prefer video to podcast, this is for you! Enjoy this conversation I have with John Williamson of the Deconstructionists on deconstruction, reconstruction, hell, and unity.

I've had this interview for a while, and I wasn't sure what do to with it. It's not everyday that you interview a fallen leader days before their public falling out. But this happened to me. I'm hoping that in releasing this we can learn to hold leaders accountable, be able to better spot warning signs, and learn that you can chew the meat and spit out the bones. Let's dive into it.

This week we have Elita Friesen and Chris Price on the podcast! Elita and Chris are pastors at The Way Church in Vancouver, and they recently released a book on women and the church titled, The Whole Church. The three of us conclude our series on women and the Church as we talk about some of the remaining pushback we get from our complementarian brothers and sisters, as well as how God has used women throughout history to fulfill his mission in the world. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

This week we have Tara Beth Leach on the podcast! Tara Beth and I discuss her book Emboldened as we conclude our series on women and the Church. Tara Beth and I cover everything from reading your Bible, to imposter syndrome, to leaning into your calling. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

I am so excited to share this conversation that I had with Kim and Clark Moran! Kim and Clark are both leaders in the Church and have been doing ministry together for years (even often sharing an office together). Together we discuss women leadership, the challenges they have faced, how we need to be loving, and what it really means to have a Christ centered relationship. We hope you enjoy this episode!

This week we have Jonathan Heppner! Jonathan is a missionary, theologian, and beer brewer. Together we dive into the Bible and what it actually says about the roles of women in marriage and the Church. We hope you enjoy this episode!

This week we have Dr. Antipas Harris on the podcast! Antipas and I discuss his new book "Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?" We hit everything from racial injustice, to loving your neighbour, to church unity. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

This week I have a conversation with Aimee Byrd on her book Recovering From Biblical Manhood & Womanhood. I think that no matter which side you currently find yourself on, that you'll find this conversation incredibly refreshing. Aimee and I look at the real problems within the typical thought patterns and discipleship of churches and how Jesus is calling us to something greater. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Welcome to our first every episode of The Reconstructionist. For those of you that prefer video to podcast, this is for you! Enjoy this conversation I have with John Williamson of the Deconstructionists on deconstruction, reconstruction, hell, and unity.

Long time no see...let's talk about the future of this podcast... Music: He is Good by Athey Music

Hey everyone! This week Kolten and I are back to debrief some thoughts on Christian music. Why does it suck? Let's get into it!

Hey everyone! So this week we have Joey Meador from Athey Music on. Dude is legit! We chat about being a pastor's kid, their music, and the importance of being in scripture. Hope you enjoy it!

Long time no see! We are back, and this time with Stephen Cobucci from the band Wolves at the Gate. In this interview we talk about the Gospel, pride, and their new album Eulogies. Enjoy!

We are back! And we are here with complaints. Seriously, we are so tired of social media and the non stop fighting going on. Let's talk about it!

Hey everyone! Long time no podcast. Well, we've been working on something special for season two, and we couldn't be more pumped about it. Merry Christmas, and we hope you enjoy the next chapter!

This week we are joined once again by Jonathan Thompson! Jon and I discuss his new book Deliverance where Jonathan breaks down demons, spiritual warfare, and what it means for the Church. If this topic scares you, or maybe interests you a little too much, this podcast is for you! We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman

This week we are with Dr. Raymond Aldred (or Ray as his friends call him). Ray is an Indigenous theologian, and this week we dive into residential schools, racism, and what it means to have reconciliation with someone you've wronged. This conversation is huge, hard, and painful, but it's one that we as followers of Jesus need to be having. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman

This week we have Gable Price! Gable is the lead singer of one of my favourite bands Gable Price and Friends. This week we dive into tithing your heart, having a box theology, and what life was like living in a van on Midway Drive. We hope you enjoy this episode! Music by Gable Price & Friends

This week we are with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach. Tara Beth has been massively influential in my faith. Recently she has released her new book called "Radiant Church". It's clear that the western Church is sick, something is wrong, but not all hope is lost. God is calling us to lament abuse, nationalism, individualism, and the many other signs of sickness we are seeing in our churches. It's time to begin to repent, and in doing so we can pick up the call to be the radiant Church that God is calling us to be. We hope you enjoy this episode!

This week we have Jason Ballard on the podcast! Jason and I discuss exclusivity, truth claims, and Jesus. In a world where people often see truth as either simply subjective or worth cutting ties over, we hope you find this conversation refreshing and convicting! Music by Prod. Riddiman

This week we have Brett Ullman on the podcast. Brett is a speaker and author and someone who has really helped shape how I see mental health and the Church. This week Brett and I dive into anxiety, depression, and how the church has often dropped the ball when it comes to mental health. We hope your enjoy this episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman

This week I chat with Sid Koop. Sid and I go way back to when I was in JrHigh, and ever since then it seems like God keeps having him pop up in my life. Sid has been doing youth ministry as long as I have been alive, and because of this he has incredible insight into our culture and the challenges we are facing today. Sid and I break down identity, why you need to die to yourself, and the challenge Jesus is presenting to the western world. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I did having it! Music by Prod. Riddiman

This week we are back with Mark Clark! Mark and I discuss his new book "The Problem of Jesus" and really dig into the history, claims, and trustworthiness of Jesus and the Gospels. If you haven't picked up Mark's book yet, do it, you won't regret it! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman

BONUS EPISODE! This week I wanted to give you a bonus episode in theme with the conversation we had with Cody on the Bible! This is an interview I did with Phil Cann way back in February on the Bible, cherry-picking, and the need for community. I hope you enjoy this week's surprise episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman

This week we have my friend and mentor, Cody Matchett. Cody and I dive into the Bible, whether it can be trusted, how it was made, and how we can read it better. We hope you enjoy this episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman

I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation with Joel Houston. We dive into technology, social media, addiction, and why God might be calling you to throw away your phone. If you listen to this and want to learn more, here are some resources that you may find helpful: Catherine Price, How to Break Up With Your Phone: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Break-Up-Your-Phone/dp/039958112X Nicholas Carr, The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to our Brains: https://www.amazon.ca/Shallows-What-Internet-Doing-Brains/dp/0393357821/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Nicholas+Carr+the+shallows&qid=1613753633&s=books&sr=1-1 Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death, https://www.amazon.ca/Amusing-Ourselves-Death-Discourse-Business/dp/014303653X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=postman+amusing+ourselves+to+death&qid=1613753677&s=books&sr=1-2 And if you want to chat with Joel, here is his email: jhouston@briercrest.ca Music by Prod. Riddiman

Today I'm with Jonathan Thompson (or Jon as his friends call him). Jonathan is going to blow your mind and spiritual life up. Brace yourself, this episode isn't for the faint of heart. Enjoy!

I'm so excited to bring you my conversation with Joshua Leventhal. Joshua and I discuss everything from worship, to preparing yourself for church, to how he writes his own music. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Music by Prod. Riddiman

BONUS EPISODE! This week Mike Donehey (who you might know as the lead singer of Tenth Avenue North) and I sit down to chat about music, lyrics, his journey, and how he is learning to trust Jesus more. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode of the podcast! Music by Prod. Riddiman

This week we got Mark Clark! I've been following Mark for around eight years now, and he has made a massive impact on how I see Jesus and what it means to follow Him. We talk about Jesus, what it means to follow Him, not being a boring Christian, and why you need an encounter with God. Enjoy!

I'm so excited to share with you this conversation I had with Kim Moran. This conversation was so much fun to have. We hit everything from Church issues, to what Church is even for, to eventually wondering why we should even bother with Church (and how God is maybe calling us to rethink how we do Church). I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I did having it!

Calum (or Cal as his friends call him) is a professor of history and interdisciplinary studies at Briercrest College. Cal and I discuss the major shifts in the church throughout history, and why he isn't a big fan of the word "deconstruction". Join us in this exciting, insightful, and mind melting interview!

Welcome to the Reconstructionist Podcast. Our goal is to help you reconstruct while you deconstruct so you don't self-destruct.