Keep your prayers in your places of worship.” That is the message coming from the province of Québec. With their commitment to state-neutrality regarding religion, the government of Québec is looking to table a bill that will ban prayer in public places. What has led up to this move? How do we square secularism with the freedom of religion? Is religious pluralism a good thing? Can the State be neutral and, if so, how?Tune in this week as we discuss a topic that will be of interest not only to Canadians but to all who live under a liberal democracy.
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The 4 Keys to Happiness
We all want to live a flourishing life—but what really leads to lasting happiness? Decades of research point to four essential keys. In this episode of the AC Podcast, Andy Steiger sits down with Doug Peters to unpack the findings, revealing how the data lines up with what the Bible has been saying all along.
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Are Today's Weddings Biblical?
Marriage is what brings us together—but why does the Bible seem so vague about the big day? While Scripture highlights marriage often, it says surprisingly little about the wedding itself. Earthly nuptials are meant to reflect Christ’s love for the Church, but do our modern wedding traditions actually serve that purpose? This week on the AC Podcast, the team unpacks whether our wedding customs are necessary—or even biblical at all.
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Spiritual but not Religious
This week on the AC podcast Ben sits down with apologist and theologian, Dr. Michael Horton. They unpack the growing trend of people embracing “spirituality” while rejecting organized religion. Today, many Christians even dabble in astrology, reincarnation, or just get drawn toward New Age practices. How can the church respond in truth and grace?Join us for a theological deep dive into how New Age philosophy has seeped into Christian thinking, and how followers of Jesus can engage a culture hungry for meaning but hesitant about the Gospel.
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Is Science Compatible with God?
This week on the AC Podcast, we're diving into the timeless conversation: God and science—are they at odds, or more connected than we think?Andy Steiger sits down with Astrophysicist Dr. Mike Butler, who holds a PhD in Quantum Gravity, to explore the relationship between faith and scientific discovery.Does science point to the existence of God? Does belief in God make room for science? Or is the supposed middle ground too vague to stand on?Join Andy and Mike as they unpack these questions and challenge the narrative of "God vs. Science".
The Apologetics Canada Podcast helps churches understand and speak the language of our culture and address questions being asked with intellectual honesty, gentleness and respect.
Hosted by Troy Lydiate
New Zealand