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Join Grandview Church Kitchener's lead pastor Bob MacGregor alongside Elder Dr. Stan Fowler to learn to think biblically about the issues facing our culture.

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    Q22: Why Must the Redeemer Be Truly Human?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 15:16


    Answer: That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin; and also that he might sympathize with our weaknesses.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Andrew Noble, and Jon Cleland) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q21: What Sort of Redeemer is Needed to Bring Us Back to God?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 14:38


    Answer: One who is truly human and also truly God.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Andrew Noble, and Jon Cleland) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q20. Who is the Redeemer?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 14:56


    Answer: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, in whom God became man and bore the penalty for sin himself.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde and Jon Cleland) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q19: Is There Any Way to Escape Punishment and Be Brought Back into God's Favor?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 13:57


    Answer: Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q18: Will God Allow Our Disobedience and Idolatry To Go Unpunished?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 15:32


    Answer: No, every sin is against the sovereignty, holiness, and goodness of God, and against his righteous law, and God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them in his just judgment both in this life, and in the life to come.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q17: What is Idolatry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 15:20


    Answer: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q16: What is Sin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 15:23


    Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law—resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 15:02


    Answer: That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior. The law also teaches and exhorts us to live a life worthy of our Savior.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q14. Did God Create Us Unable to Keep His Law?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 15:18


    Answer: No, but because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, all of creation is fallen; we are all born in sin and guilt, corrupt in our nature and unable to keep God's law.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q13: Can Anyone Keep the Law of God Perfectly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 15:09


    Answer: Since the fall, no mere human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly, but consistently breaks it in thought, word, and deed.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q12: What Does God Require in the Ninth and Tenth Commandments?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 17:06


    Answer: Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us.Dr. Dave Barker continues to join us for these episodes on the Ten Commandments. Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q11: What Does God Require in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Commandments?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 15:29


    Answer: Sixth, that we do not hurt, or hate, or be hostile to our neighbor, but be patient and peaceful, pursuing even our enemies with love. Seventh, that we abstain from sexual immorality and live purely and faithfully, whether in marriage or in single life, avoiding all impure actions, looks, words, thoughts, or desires, and whatever might lead to them. Eighth, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else, nor withhold any good from someone we might benefit.Dr. Dave Barker continues to join us for these episodes on the Ten Commandments. Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q10: What Does God Require in the Fourth and Fifth Commandments?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 15:39


    Answer: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love and honor our father and our mother, submitting to their godly discipline and direction.Dr. Dave Barker continues to join us for these episodes on the Ten Commandments. Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q9: What Does God Require in the First, Second, and Third Commandments?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 15:06


    Answer: First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God's name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works.Dr. Dave Barker join us on this episode.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/Note: a free New City Catechism devotional is available here.To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q8: What is the Law of God Stated in the Ten Commandments?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 14:20


    Answer: You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below—you shall not bow down to them or worship them. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet.Dr. Dave Barker returns to join us on this episode.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/Note: a free New City Catechism devotional is available here.To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q7: What Does the Law of God Require?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 14:30


    Answer: Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done.Dr. Dave Barker returns to join us on this episode.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/Note: a free New City Catechism devotional is available here.To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q6: How Can We Glorify God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 16:09


    This week: How Can We Glorify God?Answer: We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/Note: a free New City Catechism devotional is available here. To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q5: What Else Did God Create?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 14:51


    This week: What Else Did God Create?Answer: God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/Note: a free New City Catechism devotional is available here. If you'd like a physical copy of the New City Catechism, please reach out to Andrew Noble.To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q4: How and Why Did God Create Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 15:20


    This week: How and Why Did God Create Us?Answer: God created us male and female in his own image to know him, love him, live with him, and glorify him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to his glory.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/Note: a free New City Catechism devotional is available here.To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q3: How Many Persons Are There in God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 14:59


    This week: How Many Persons Are There in God?Answer: There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/Note: a free New City Catechism devotional is available here.To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q2: What is God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 16:01


    This week: What is God?Answer: God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine in the midst of daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/Note: a free New City Catechism devotional is available here.To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Q1: What Is Our Only Hope in Life and Death?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 15:18


    Today's episode has the following Question and Answer:What Is Our Only Hope in Life and Death?That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine in the midst of daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/

    Big News! Introducing... Thinking About The Faith!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 15:16


    Over 52 weeks in 2025, we will unpack the 52 Q&As in the New City Catechism. Why? Because our beliefs change our lives. We must know what we believe and why we believe it. We must take our beliefs into our homes, our workplaces, our churches, and our hearts.Join us in discovering the riches of ancient answers to essential questions, like who is God, how to give glory to God, how to pray, how to apply the Old Testament, how we can be saved, and more!To learn more about the New City Catechism visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/Search for "new city catechism songs" on Spotify or Apple Music or Youtube or wherever you listen to music for the songs made for kids.

    The Pastoral Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 14:51


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    The Proper Age To Enter Ministry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 15:02


    The article referenced in this episode: My Pastor Made Me Wait to Enter Ministry. I'm Grateful. | TGC.Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Choosing When To Retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 15:06


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Multicultural Congregations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 15:22


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Public Reading of Scripture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 15:41


    This episode is inspired from the following article:  “Brace Yourselves!“: The Reduction of Public Bible Reading. https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/brace-yourselves-the-reduction-of-public-bible-reading/Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Is Music and Lighting Manipulation? With Pastor Jacob

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 15:27


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Alter Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 15:51


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Supporting Missions That Aren't Church Plants With Pastor James

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 12:50


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    How Does a Christian Engage In Culture? With Pastor James

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 15:09


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    The History of Heritage College & Seminary with Jon Cleland (part two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 15:01


    This is part two of our conversation with Jonathan Cleland. He is the co-author of the recent book, "A Priceless Heritage: A history of Heritage College and Seminary in three essays." He is a Ph.D. Candidate in Historical Theology and adjunct professor at Heritage.He joins us today to discuss the history of the school prior to it becoming Heritage College & Seminary.Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    The History of Heritage College & Seminary with Jon Cleland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 14:25


    Jonathan Cleland is the co-author of the recent book, "A Priceless Heritage: A history of Heritage College and Seminary in three essays." He is a Ph.D. Candidate in Historical Theology and adjunct professor at Heritage.He joins us today to discuss the history of the school prior to it becoming Heritage College & Seminary.Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Grow Friendship in Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 15:10


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Are You Called To Ministry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 14:21


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    It's Good To Waste Time Sometimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 14:43


    In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss how Christian leaders might approach time management and the burden of productivity. Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    How Pastors Can Become More "Catholic"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 14:04


    Here is a link to the article referenced: https://www.9marks.org/article/wanted-catholic-pastors/Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Virtual Baptisms? Cultural Expressions Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 14:15


    In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss how Christian leaders might appropriately encourage different cultural expressions in church. Here is a link to the article referenced: https://buildingjerusalem.blog/2023/12/01/simple-ways-to-encourage-different-cultural-expressions-in-church/Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Ways To Encourage Different Cultural Expressions In Church (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 15:05


    In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss how Christian leaders might appropriately encourage different cultural expressions in church.  Here is a link to the article referenced: https://buildingjerusalem.blog/2023/12/01/simple-ways-to-encourage-different-cultural-expressions-in-church/ Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Skipping Sermons For Christmas? with Kevin Deane

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 15:01


    In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Kevin Deane to discuss the Christmas concert/drama.Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Masculinity, with Richard Christy (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 14:42


    In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Richard Christy, a former mayor of the City of Kitchener and associate professor at WLU, to discuss masculinity.Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    What is Masculinity? with Richard Christy (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 16:31


    In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Richard Christy, a former mayor of the City of Kitchener and associate professor at WLU, to discuss masculinity. Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Engaging With Bible Skeptics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 15:28


    In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss how Christian leaders might respond to skeptical questions.Here is a link to the article referenced about research why people dechurch: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/misconceptions-dechurching/Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Misconceptions About Dechurching

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 15:37


    Jim Davis and Michael Graham recently wrote a TGC article on 5 Misconceptions About Dechurching in America. The five misconceptions are:Misconception #1: People leave primarily because of negative experiences with the church.Misconception #2: Young people are leaving the church after attending secular universities.Misconception #3: People leave the church because they've left the faith.Misconception #4: The people leaving are primarily on the secular left.Misconception #5: They aren't willing to come back.In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss the implications of the findings in the article. Here is a link to the article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/misconceptions-dechurching/Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Reflections on Romans 14 - The Weaker Brother

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 15:24


    Dr. Dave Barker and Pastor Bob reflect on some of the implications of Romans 14.Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    How To Pray For Those At War

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 15:56


    This episode was recorded in mid-to-late October. Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    How Can Preachers Do Better (feat. Dr. Rick Reed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 15:33


    Preaching vs Teaching (feat. Dr. Rick Reed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 15:38


    Conflict in Israel (How To Pray For Those At War)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 15:56


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

    Does Anyone Miss The O.T. Festivals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 15:18


    Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast

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