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Get Your Theology and Morality Right OR ELSE (Jude Part 2: Summer Shorts Series)
Last week we said that there were two main sins that the false teachers were leading the churches that Jude was writing to towards.The first was them teaching wrong things about who Jesus is and what He did. Theologians call this: Christology — the study of Christ. The second problem was that the false…
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How To Corrupt a Church in Four Easy Steps (Jude: Summer Shorts Series)
Same Truth, Different Problems Today, again, for the third week in a row, we are going to be talking about the need for Christians to study, understand and fight for the truth. When I decided to preach the shortest books in the New Testament back to back, I didn’t realize how pervasive this theme…
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The Importance of Choosing the Right Teachers, Leaders & Friends (3rd John: Summer Shorts Series)
Fraternal Twins 2nd and 3rd John are like fraternal twins: similar, but different. They have similar language and concerns, but have their own uniqueness that makes them important for the church today. Those who were here last week remember that 2nd John primarily focused on how we should be treating missionaries and Bible teachers…
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The Anniversary Episode (CT: Ep. 43)
The 1st episode of Season 2 of “Carnivore Theology”. Our First Anniversary Episode! Happy Birthday to us! Break out the Bacon Cake! Carnivore Theology is one year old and it’s time to do some reflection on the purpose of CT and talk about some of the highlights from the past year. Podcast Audio: Please Consider Partnering…
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Athiest Pastors & 2nd John: The Importance of Truth (Summer Shorts Series)
Facebook and other social media websites are a double edged sword. On one hand you can connect with friends, share funny pictures and personal events, and learn about and engage in discussions on a wide range of interesting topics. On the other hand, it’s also a place that can be filled with gossip, falsehood,…
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Philemon: Forgiveness & Reconciliation (Summer Shorts Series)
We just finished going through the Gospel of Mark together, and it took 43 weeks, so for this series I want to do the opposite – I want to do four books in four weeks. Today I want to start a four-week series that I’m calling “summer shorts”, where we are going to go…
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How to React to THE END OF THE WORLD (Mark 13)
This is our last sermon in the Gospel of Mark and we’re going to end with a bang, covering the entirety of chapter 13. Let’s begin by reading it together: And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!”…
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What Are You Holding Back from God? (The Widow’s Offering – Mark 12:38-44)
The Joy of Bible Study When I do Bible study (and perhaps this happens to you), I often have one of three experiences –each flowing from one to the next. I usually start out by feeling like a hunter, an archaeologist, or a prospector… wandering about, fairly sure that there’s something good there, but…
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Answering Life’s Biggest Questions: Love, Purpose, & Priorities (Mark 12:28-34)
Our current mini-series has been covering the questions that Jesus was asked as He entered the Temple the day after He cleared the Temple courts by driving people out, overturning tables and releasing the animals. As He came up the stairs he was confronted by the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, who had some…
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Homosexuality and The Bible: Exploring Important and Controversial Passages
Anyone else surprised by all the rainbows on their Facebook feed? Anyone surprised where they came from? It’s no surprise when Hollywood actors, companies, and Silicon Valley icons jump on the rainbow train, but I’m guessing that it was a bit surprising to see your friends and family members covered in a rainbow hue.…
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Five Important Examples of Mutual Submission (Mark 10:32-45)
In the previous sermon we spent time going through Mark 10:32-45 and talking about God’s view of how the world works, and how it flies in the face of our individualistic mindset. We are told all the time that we need to “stand up for our rights”, “assert ourselves”, “show our independence”, “be our own highest…
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Finding Happiness in a Sinful World (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 42)
The 42nd episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Summer Update: CT is planning to take some breaks over the summer and release one monthly episode. We’ll be back after September Labour Day weekend, answering your questions and bringing biblical insight to today’s most pressing issues. Leave us some messages on our SpeakPipe page so we can have lots to cover! Human…
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Why Do People Homeschool? (Carnivore Theology: Ep 41)
The 41st episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Chad, Al, Steve and Others Talk About Why They Homeschool A couple weeks ago we talked to The Familyman, Todd Wilson about parenting and life as a homeschooling family. Today, we continue that conversation by discussing the motives behind our decision to homeschool our children. Podcast Audio: Click here to…
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How the Will of God Works – The GotQuestions.org Episode (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 40)
The 40th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Two For One in our special GotQuestions.org Episode: How to Know God’s Will & Free Will vs. Predestination Everyone has questions, and pastors have a chance to answer a lot of them. In this episode we answer some of our most asked questions with the help of a favourite resource:…
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Crop Top Day, Individualism, and Submission to Authority (Mark 10:32-45)
“And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son…
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The Homeschooling Episode (Feat. Familyman Todd Wilson) (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 39)
The 39th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Homeschooling and Parenting with Familyman Todd Wilson Inspirational speaker and Familyman, Todd Wilson (www.familymanweb.com) talks about the ups, downs and sidewayses of parenting and homeschooling in this fun and informative episode. We learn about Todd’s story, run him through the Meatgrinder, and he answers questions for us like “Should all Christians…
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5 Commitments to Prevent Divorce in Your Marriage and Promote Unity in Your Relationships (Mark 10:1-12)
“And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan, and crowds gathered to him again. And again, as was his custom, he taught them. And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked, Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?’ He answered them,…
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Are Christians Allowed to have Fun? (Entertainment, Indulgence and Christian Hedonism) (Carnivore Theology: Ep 38)
The 38th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Are Christians Allowed to Have Fun? It is difficult in the North American life style, to find a balance between work and play, especially when the world is telling us that he who dies with the most toys wins. On the other hand, because of modern conveniences, many people have more free time…
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Psychics, Ouija Boards, Astrology & Magic (Carnivore Theology: Ep 37)
The 37th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Fortune Telling, Horoscopes, Psychics, Spiritism, Wicca… Today, there are so many people that see psychics, tarot card readers, palm readers and tea readers. It is such a large industry that there are “psychic fairs” where all the locals get together to put on a large event. Lets ask…
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Mother’s Day & The Persistent Love of God
“Before I was a Mom” By Suzana Haertzen (Hart-zen) Before I was a Mom…I made and ate hot meals. I had unstained clothing. I had quiet conversations on the phone. Before I was a Mom… I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed…
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How Should Christians Respond to Racism? (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 36)
The 36th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Racism is Exploding in North America Racism has plagued humanity forever, but based on what we’re seeing in the rioting in Baltimore, Ferguson and Miami, there seems to be an explosion of violence based on racism across North America in the past couple months. Canada’s not immune. Similar tensions to…
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What Does it Mean to “Deny Ourselves” and “Take Up Our Cross”? (Mark 8:34-9:1)
The Bali Nine This week in Indonesia, a group of eight convicted drug traffickers who were caught, arrested, and tried, finally met their end at their execution. I can’t imagine there is much sympathy out there for a group of drug smugglers, and there aren’t too many people in the world who would have…
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Is Prayer Illegal in Canada? (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 35)
The 35th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Civic Prayer and the Supreme Court Ruling in Canada The Supreme Court recently outlawed civic prayer. How should Christians respond? Podcast Audio: Click here to download the episode MP3. Here’s the link to the behind-the-scenes YouTube video. Please Consider Partnering with Us! How can you help Carnivore Theology…
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How to Deal with Doubts and Unbelief (Mark 7:31-8:33)
Today we’re going to study Mark 7:31-8:33. At first these stories are going to seem disconnected, but as we read them, hopefully you will see a theme developing. I also want you to listen for similar phrases and events. It’s set up as a sort of sandwich where we see a couple of similar events,…
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What R U Reading L8ly & Coffee in Church (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 34)
The 34th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Book Talk and Coffee in Church Steve’s AWOL today so Chad and Al get to nerd-out on the books they’re reading lately, answer a SpeakPipe question, and promo Al’s book. Podcast Audio: Click here to download the episode MP3. Here’s the link to the behind-the-scenes YouTube video. Al’s…
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The Reluctant Doctor (Mark 7:24-30)
The Story of the Reluctant Doctor Once upon a time there was a doctor of medicine. This doctor was somewhat controversial, in that, though his patients were cured, he used extremely unconventional, even odd ways to cure them – he also had a bit of a mouth on him. He tended to…
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Christians and the False Gospel of Environmentalism (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 33)
The 33rd episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Faith & Environmentalism Missionaries or solar panels? How far should Christians go to defend Creation? What does being a “Steward of God’s Gift of the World” mean to the average believer? Should we all be driving a Prius? What’s more important, recycling or sharing the gospel? Can a Christian…
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A Warning Against Hypocrisy in Our Religious Activity (Mark 7:1-23)
“Now when the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly, holding to the tradition of…
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Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations? (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 32)
The 32nd episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Denominations, Sects, Schisms, & Cults… Oh My! Why are there so many Christian denominations? What’s the history of denominationalism? Which one is right? Can’t we all just get along? What about non-denominational churches? Podcast Audio: Click here to download the episode MP3. Here’s the link to the behind-the-scenes…
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Passion Week: The Grande Finale! (that wasn’t so final…)
Today marks the last day of the 46-day season of Lent, a time that begins with Ash Wednesday and goes until Easter Sunday. Hundreds of years ago, the ancient Christian church fathers set aside this time to give believers season to purposefully remember and prepare themselves for the high-holy days of Good Friday and Easter…
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Passion Week Series: Good Friday (Arrest & Crucifixion)
[Due to technical difficulties, there is no podcast audio of this sermon. Sorry.] We’re in the last days of our Passion Week series, the days from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, and it’s been a harrowing week. On Palm Sunday Jesus rode into Jerusalem fulfilling many prophecies and declaring Himself to be the King…
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Why Should Believers Today Care About the Psalms? (Feat. Special Guest Wyatt Graham!) (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 31)
The 31tst episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Reading & Praying the Psalms Today What can a bunch of weird, old poems from ancient Israel do to help us with our prayer life? A lot, as it turns out. Our special guest Wyatt Graham helps us understand the amazing relevance of the psalms to our daily walk of…
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Passion Week Series: Wednesday & Thursday (Last Supper, Judas’ Betrayal, Jesus Prays)
We’re continuing a series on the final week of Jesus’ life. We’ve already covered the events of Palm Sunday, and Monday where He cursed the fig tree, cleansed the temple. Last week we talked about Tuesday, a day where Jesus was attacked on all sides by every group in Jerusalem who wanted to trap…
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Navigating Social Media (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 30!)
The 30th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. How Should Christians use Social Media? We often ask ourselves and others, “What’s new with the world?” and respond with a bit of gossip or something funny we find on social medial We have to ask ourselves if this is healthy or not? What are the potential damages…
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Passion Week Series: Tuesday (Attacked on All Sides)
A couple weeks ago we started a series going through the final week of Jesus life His resurrection on Easter Sunday. We’ve already covered the events of Palm Sunday and Monday where we saw the Triumphal Entry, the Cursing of the Fig Tree and The Cleansing of the Temple. Today we will talk about…
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A Parable of Unforgiveness (The Story of Peter and Frank)
Once upon a time there were two young men named Peter and Frank. Peter and Frank were friends. Not good friends, not best friends, just friends. They saw each other at school, occasionally played on the same teams in sports, and were generally friendly to each other. Peter never gave Frank much thought –…
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Can We Trust the Bible? (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 29)
The 29th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Can We Trust the Bible? Chad just got back from The Shepherd’s Conference and Biblical Innerancy Summit and it gives us the perfect excuse to ask some really important questions like: How do we know the Bible is completely true? Aren’t there questionable passages people aren’t expected to…
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Passion Week Series: Palm Sunday & Monday (Cursing the Fig Tree, Cleansing the Temple)
Over the past couple years, going back all the way to September 2012, we have been working our way through the Gospel of Mark – and have made it all the way to Mark 7. My resolution this year, even though it is going to feel like lightspeed (to me), is to finish the…
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Love People, Use Things (Not the Other Way Around)
What is Lent? We are currently in the traditional season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday and goes until Easter Sunday. Most Protestants, Baptists included, don’t really celebrate much of the liturgical calendar, but the Lenten season has been celebrated by many Christians around the world since the third century. Evangelicals usually avoid…
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Do Our Pets go to Heaven? (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 28)
The 28th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Pets, Animals, Heaven and Eternity For several years, Steve has had a recurring daydream of being able to ride a giant, trophy sized, white tale buck (think Bambi’s father) through the fields of heaven. He dreams of a little step-stool on which he would stand to mount the patiently waiting deer.…
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Euthanasia (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 27)
The 27th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Physician Assisted Suicide Years ago CBC aired a program called “Talking to Americans with Rick Mercer” where the host took a camera crew to the USA and told Americans outrageous things about Canada to see if they believed him. Laughing at the American ignorance of Canadian culture is…
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The Parameters of Love
The Right Way vs The Bosses Way I remember listening to an old southern Baptist preacher that told the story of a time his daddy was driving him to his first job at the age of 7 years old. His father gave him this advice: “Son, there are three ways to do things in…
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50 Shades of Evil (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 26)
The 26th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. What’s So Bad About “50 Shades of Grey” Anyway? Facebook is filled with conversations for and against seeing the movie “50 Shades of Grey”. In Canada right now, Jian Ghomeshi is in the news regarding abuse charges that reflect the content of 50 Shades. There are people that…
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Pornography, the Rape Myth and 50 Shades of Grey
I don’t really want to talk about this and I’m fairly sure that there are some who don’t want to hear it, but we must address the evil, insidious, and deceptive sin of pornography. This week, just in time for Valentine’s Day, a movie called 50 Shades of Grey will be released. This movie…
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What Clothes Should a Pastor Wear? + C.T. T-Shirts! + Contest! (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 25)
The 25th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Christians, Pastors and Fashion Our world is hugely influenced by appearances. Should pastors and church members adjust to this or fight against it? Does a better suit make someone a better pastor? What does the bible say about giving our bes to God or judging others by outward…
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From Superbowl to Suicide
I don’t follow the NFL, but I do enjoy watching the spectacle of the Superbowl each year. Unfortunately, in my mind, the fun and excitement that comes with the word Superbowl, will always be attached to a much more ominous word: suicide. I can’t remember where I heard it, but at some point in…
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The Prosperity Gospel “Lite” (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 24)
The 24th episode of “Carnivore Theology”. The Prosperity Gospel & Christian Suffering We take some time this week to explain the danger and insidiousness of the Prosperity Gospel and the “Lite” version that’s creeping into our North American churches. How do we combat it? What is the place of suffering in the Christian life? Podcast Audio: Click…
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From Saul to Paul: A Conversion Story
Saul: Enemy of the Church Paul has an amazing testimony, and it’s broken up into two very different parts. The part he is most famous for is where He is Paul, the great missionary and theologian of the Christian church. But he wasn’t always the Apostle Paul – for the beginning of his life he…
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How Important are Bible Schools, Seminaries and Other Forms of Formal Theological Education? (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 23)
The 23rd episode of “Carnivore Theology”. Formal Theological Education We live in the world where Google is a verb, student loans are reaching epic proportions and Ted Talks, how-to videos and info-graphics are everywhere. At the same time, people are giving up on institutionalized religion and theological schools are struggling. So, is formal, theological…
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How to Go Through Hard Times (Christian Suffering and Lamentations)
The book of Lamentations is only five chapters long, but contains some incredibly powerful, emotional language. We often sing the words of Lamentations on Sunday mornings. Lamentations contains exactly what you’d expect – laments. It is a series of five sad and beautiful poems, like funeral songs, portraying the capture, fall and destruction of…