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The 2020 COVID pandemic proved to be a watershed for the entire world. Suddenly, it has become much harder to dismiss fears that a worldwide anti-Christian totalitarianism lurks just over the horizon, and western Christians have new questions. How, for instance, are we to respond to government shutdowns of churches, or live as Christians in a digitized world where governments can follow your every move? And how do Christian parents raise godly children in a world that promotes the grossest forms of immorality to kindergartners? To answer these questions, and more, Vancouver pastor-writer Paul Dirks has just written Deep Discipleship for Dark Days: Holding Fast to What Is Good. You need this book to understand how to survive the coming cataclysm "with your soul secured and your integrity intact." This is the book that will show you how to fight the good fight, keep the faith, and win the prize that God offers at the end (2 Tm 4:7–8). But until Discipleship for Dark Days ships in late October, you can watch an FBB podcast where author Paul Dirks discusses his book's contents. It's time for God's people to become spiritual preppers, and for that nobody can help you more than Paul Dirks.

Approximately a year ago, on June 21, 2022, the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ("Dobbs" for short) that restored to the 50 states their constitutional right to determine their own abortion laws. In this podcast Faith Beyond Belief host Shafer Parker interviews Gabrielle Johnson, executive director of the Alberta Life Issues Education Society (Alies) to examine the changes wrought south of the Canadian border by this momentous decision. Parker and Johnson also discuss Alies' unique ministry and touch on the need for focused, concentrated, intense prayer as the primary means to reverse the march of pro-death advocates in Canada. Learn more about ALIES at www.alies.ca

Many observers are aware that something is wrong with the modern church, especially when compared to previous centuries. Unlike previous centuries, it lacks the power to impact society in any specifically Christian way, it wins few souls to Christ, it cannot hold its members' children, and the members it does hold are increasingly like the rest of the world in practice, if not in belief. Worst of all, it has no idea where to turn for solutions. But now, in this podcast FBB speaker/writer Shafer Parker suggest there is a tried, but true solution, a return to God through repentance and supplication. Specifically, it is time the Western Church repents of rejecting God's Word in order to deliberately build its faith and practice on nothing but the Bible.

Canada's governments are diligently coercing doctors and nurses, not to mention family members in the cause of euthanizing as many Canadians as possible, even to the point of making an exception in the Criminal Code for professionals who serve the cause of death. Bottom line, if you are old, or chronically ill, and you go to a hospital, there will be a coordinated effort to pressure you to accept Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). But Alex Schadenberg, International Chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, is now offering a Power of Attorney for Healthcare document that will protect you. Listen to a discussion between Schadenberg and FBB host Shafer Parker on why this document can make all the difference in your future. Also, see https://www.faithbeyondbelief.ca/blog/the-snatchers-are-coming-for-you

By now most churchgoers are accustomed to “woke” statements and behaviours coming from traditionally “liberal” churches. It is no longer shocking, for instance, to see a United Church flying rainbow flags and hosting so-called pride month events. But surprisingly, some of Canada’s most conservative denominations are beginning to move in the same direction. Listen and watch as FBB host Shafer Parker interviews two long-time Alberta pastors who are resisting the woke agenda promoted by their denominational leaders. Learn what you can do to discern the state of your own church in the ongoing battle to maintain loyalty to Biblical truth.

Join Shafer Parker for a special live podcast with Angelina Ireland as they discuss the role of Christians in end-of-life care.

Ted Kluck is a professor, author, coach and co-host of the Happy Rant Podcast. Jon interviews Ted about his new book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don't Matter All That Much(and a Few That Really Do). Along the way, they discuss sports, journalism, teaching, writing, Christians engaging culture, falling out of love with the world and the importance of involvement in your local Church. You can find out more about Ted's podcast and new book at https://thehappyrant.com/

Gen-Z leaving the faith? Jon interviews Leigh McLeroy, one of the creators of Darkroom, on the questions and doubts facing a new generation and what that means for those in leadership. How can we remain biblically faithful in a rapidly shifting culture and teach teens to do the same?

Sheldon Andreas is a bi-vocational Medicine Hat pastor and truck driver. He is reporting live from Ottawa in order to clarify what's going on, as well as discuss the principles that have driven these hard-working men to take their controversial stand.

Jojo Ruba interviews NBC Dateline Cold Case Investigator and renowned Los Angeles detective, J. Warner Wallace, about his new book: "Person of Interest" where Wallace set out to disprove or prove the existence of Jesus Christ without relying on "Bible Scripture". Be prepared to be shocked!!! Is what you believe really true when you look at the cold hard evidence???

Canadian culture has embraced more than just material celebrations of Christmas. It’s increasingly embraced a secular moral standard for what Christmas is, embracing a spirit of giving, peace, and of course, love but all without Jesus. In our next Everyday Conversations Live Podcast, we’ll hear from Christian apologist and Ph.D. student, Logan Gates from Ontario. We’ll discuss how we can remind ourselves while showing others, that Christmas is all about Immanuel, God being with us.