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Description

What drives us to retreat into cynicism, and how can we find our way back to genuine compassion?

This conversation features Troy Lydiate, who eloquently gets into the roots and implications of cynicism. Through his rich insights, Troy challenges the notion of cynicism as a protective mechanism, urging listeners to embrace vulnerability and curiosity. By sharing real-life examples, including his personal experiences in the music industry and working with Apologetics Canada, he illustrates how cynicism often stems from unmet expectations but can be dismantled by fostering genuine human connections and a renewed faith. He even touches on Wes Huff's conversation with Joe Rogan.

This discussion encourages listeners to question their own biases, explore the transformative power of seeing beyond the surface, and reengage with their communities through a lens of hope and compassion.

Time Stamps

[01:00] "Humans of New York"

[03:52] Cynicism in Church Culture

[08:52] Cycle of Idolatry and Downfall

[12:21] Wes Huff and Joe Rogan

[16:14] Reflecting on Judgment and Risk

[17:13] Manifesting Faith Beyond Cynicism

[22:17] Faith Amidst Fear and Miracles

[23:47] Reconciliation through Shared Conversations

[29:16] Living Faith in Action

[32:51] Balancing Experience and Intellect

[35:34] Passionate Perspectives in Apologetics

[38:59] Fostering Conversations Through Active Listening

[42:18] Segment - Care Lingo Apologetics

Guest Links

Troy Lydiate - You can follow his ministerial journey on Instagram at Prairie Boy Troy. For his music, search for "Scribe Music" on any platform or follow him on Instagram at Scribe Music.

Apologetics Canada - https://apologeticscanada.com/

o explore more content from Troy's organization, visit Apologetics Canada's Instagram or check out their website.

Other Links

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Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact

Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.

Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.

Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.