Practicology Podcast

We are “frail children of dust” – and sometimes that physical frailty is manifested in our mental health. Depression is a real struggle for many Christians. Guest contributor Stephen Vance joins us for a wide-ranging, two-part discussion, from a Biblical as well as a professional clinical perspective, on the importance of our emotional health and how grief, stress, and anxiety can contribute to depression.

Scriptures Referenced: 1Kin 19; Mk 12:30-31; 1Thess 5:23

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As Christians, God’s providence is at work in our lives to save us and preserve us. Far from scaring us, divine providence is meant to comfort us. Join us as we work through Romans 8:28-39 and learn how God’s providence gives us a strong sense of security in the unbreakable love of God in Christ. Along the way, you’ll also learn how to receive compliments, wait on God, and begin imitating his love for his Church.

Scriptures Referenced:
Rom 8:28-39; Rev 12:1; 1Joh 3:20; Rom 4:25; Heb 7:2; 1Pet 4:19

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In this episode, Thomas Seale gives us an excellent introduction to the doctrine of divine providence. Providence is God’s purposeful sovereignty over everything including nature, the spirit world, nations, life and death, and even the human will. It’s a doctrine that doesn’t just change our perspective; it changes our lives.

Scriptures Referenced: Ps 50:12; Dan 4:34-35; Eph 1:4-10; Prov 16:33; Col 1:17; Job 38-41; Amos 4:7-13; Mark 5:6-7; Deu 32:39; 1Sam 2:6; Job 14:5; Acts 17:26; Dan 4:17; Prov 21:1; 2Sam 7:14; Ps 33:10-11; Judg 14:3-4; Isa 10:6-7; Ps 27:1; Isa 8:12-13; Ps 33:18

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Bible prophecy can be an intimidating subject at times, but it does make up a significant chunk of the Scriptures, so it must be a worthwhile study. Without delving into the details of prophetic interpretation, guest host Nathan Pratt provides us with six good reasons that we should study Bible prophecy. At the very end, Matthew & Nathan discuss a few book ideas for people interested in literature to help them understand Bible prophecy.

Scriptures Referenced: Rom 13:11-14; 2Cor 4:13-18; 1Thess 4:18; 2Tim 3:16-17; 1John 3:3; Rev 3:1-3

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We’re all looking to get a sense of self and a sense of worth. In our culture, the typical way to do this is by looking inside of ourselves. But this is a road riddled with potholes. It can be confusing, overwhelming, and downright crushing. The gospel offers a different way of knowing who we are and what we’re worth. Join us to hear how you can have a rock solid identity that isn’t crushing!

Scriptures Referenced: Gen 1; Gal 2:20

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How should a Christian approach dating? Obviously differently from what is common in the culture – the emotions of our brothers and sisters in Christ are too valuable to toy with. But what are you trying to gain from the dating process? What should you be trying to discern from your initial times spent with a prospective life partner? Distilling insight from Sam Andreades’ book, Dating with Discernment, Justin Pratt joins Matthew for a helpful discussion around assessing compatability for marriage.

Scriptures Referenced: Gen 2:18-25; Rom 12:2

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It’s back-to-school time here in Canada, and in this episode we want to encourage students everywhere to love God with their minds. Jesus Christ commandeers even our intellectual life for lofty service to him. Tune in to hear four practical ways you can love God with your mind this school year.

Scriptures Referenced: Mark 12:29-30; Deu 6:4; Luk 16:13-14; Job 22:12; Col 3:17

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“There are no safe paths in this part of the world,” said Gandalf to Bilbo… and he was right. Life is often hard. So how is God’s will operating in my life when I am in a hard place, a place of affliction and distress like David? And what if that hard place I find myself in is partly my own making? Find out in this final instalment of Mike & Matthew taking us through Psalm 25.

Scriptures Referenced:
Psa 25; Rom 8:28-29; Col 1:9-28; 1Pet 3:17

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In this third episode on Psalm 25, Mike opens up a can of worms, contrasting what he calls the blindfold view of the will of God with the guidebook view. Which view do you think is more biblical?

Scriptures Referenced: Psa 25; Rom 3:7, 6:1; Isa 26:7-8; 1Th 4:3, 5:18; 1Pet 2:15

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What happens if we have failed to follow God’s will in the past? Are we condemned to wander the spiritual wastelands for the rest of our days? No, not when our God is the God of faithful love, who “shows sinners the way.” Psalm 25 teaches us that failure is not final with God, that it is the character of God to lead his people, and that a humble heart will once again experience the guidance of God.

Scriptures Referenced:Psa 25; Isa 50:4-5; Isa 66:2

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