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We got a great episode for you. Maybe one of the more controversial topics in our Reformed circles here in Canada is homeschooling. We have covered education a lot on Real Talk and we thought it only fair to cover the topic of homeschooling as well.

Andrea Veldkamp, a homeschooling Mom and previous member of the Alberta Home Education Association joins us to talk about her experiences, the different resources available and yes, we even discuss homeschooling versus Christian Schools.

We hope this episode encourages you and inspires you to think more deeply about homeschooling. We’d love to hear your thoughts.

0:00 - Intro

4:00 - Andrea’s Homeschool Experience

8:00 - Passion and Dedication

12:00 - Time and Routine

21:00 - “I could never homeschool!”

24:00 - Resources

28:00 - Different versions of homeschooling

31:00 - Ontario, Alberta & BC

38:00 - Family to family or denominational?

40:13 - Bible Quizzing

44:00 - Growth of Homeschooling

46:00- Socialization

54:00 - Homeschooling vs. Christian School

1:12:00 - The Future of Homeschooling?

1:14:00 - The Challenges and Blessings

1:20:00 - A Challenge for the Schools

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We are so excited and grateful to be able to celebrate the 100th Real Talk podcast. In the spirit of celebration, the whole team got together to talk past, present and future. Join us as we share some life updates, chat about some of our favourite podcast moments, and even hear from some of our dedicated listeners. A big thanks to you all for listening and supporting the show - we couldn't do it without you! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

If you ever have any ideas for episodes or potential guests, please reach out we would love to hear from you. You can email us at [email protected]

0:00 - Life Updates

5:15 - Why we started Real Talk

13:00 - The Importance of Podcasting

20:00 - Favourite Episodes

46:49 - Future Episodes

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Joining us today is Edmonton Police Department's Staff Sergeant Brad Stiksma. Brad was kind enough to take the time to share his experiences as a Christian police officer that has served in a variety of roles. Brad and Tyler discuss the public view of police officers, the importance of law enforcement and the attributes an officer needs to have. If you're interested in a vocation as noble as law enforcement reach out to us and we can get you in touch with Brad. 

We hope this episode encourages you as you think about those that serve and protect your communities! 

0:00 - Intro

9:50 - Being a Christian Police Officer

29:00 - US vs Canada

41:00 - Authority   

1:00:00 - Cooperation

1:15:00 - Attributes of an Officer

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On today’s episode we have Mike Bosveld joining us to talk about the importance of service in your local community. We discuss all the different causes that he is involved in and how we as the Church can and are called to serve the local community. We hope this episodes inspires and encourages you to look at how you can be involved.

Check out the ministries Mike Mentioned:

https://brantfordfooddrive.com/

https://www.whynotcitymissions.com/

https://indwell.ca/

0:00 - Intro

7:30 - Food Drives

23:00 - Why Not City Mission

32:50 - Indwell

47:00 - Guys and girls homes

1:03:00 - Adoption

1:09:50 - Personal Responsibility

1:20:00 - Hope for the Future

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We are super excited to have returning guest Dr. Sam Andreades, this time with his wife Mary K., on the podcast. Lucas and Elle sit down with them to chat all things dating. Using Dr. Andreades book Dating with Discernment as a guide, amongst other things we chat about breaking up, how to cultivate security and rest in a relationship and what it means to be on mission.

We hope this episode helps you whether you're single, dating, engaged or even married. We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you want to learn more, you can find your copy of Dating with Discernment here: paperback/audible.

0:00 - Introduction

4:00- Why write this book?

7:28- What is the biggest challenge for Christians?

10:00 - Break Ups?

17:00 - Gender & Relationships

18:30 - “Guarding the Gold”

22:00 - Security and Rest

34:00 - Family

42:00 - Leadership and Esteem

56:00 - The Mission

1:13:00 - Stereotypes

1:18:00 - How long should you date?

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Coming back at you with Real Talk Round Up #10. After a number of episodes apart we thought we’d get back together and recap the last three episodes. Jon also joins us to give his thoughts, a sneak peek of the upcoming magazine and the top ten books from RP staff.

We hope this casual catch up peaks your interest in listening these previous episodes (if you haven't) or inspires you to pick up a new book! 

Be sure to let us know your thoughts and if there are any guests you think we should have on the pod, reach out! We’d love to hear from you.

0:00 - Intro

4:00 - Binaries

25:00 - Babies

40:00 - Business

54:00 - Top Ten Books

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We have a great new episode for you all about the command to be fruitful and multiply. As the world's population rate is rapidly declining, there is a part for the Church to play in this. Join Reformed Perspective's executive director, Mark and Lucas for a discussion on what can be a sensitive topic. We hope this thoughtful and balanced conversation looking at serious questions will inspire you to have your own Real Talk on what it biblically means to be fruitful and multiply. 

0:00 - Intro

3:30 - Why this story?

8:20 - Why the decline?

15:00 - Don’t we have too many people on earth?

20:45 - When will this decline have an effect?

32:42 - Are countries promoting having children?

37:30 - How is this an opportunity for the Church?

43:00 - Internal vs external mission of the Church. 

49:00 - Practicalities

58:00 - Too pragmatic?

1:07:00 - Family planning?

1:10:20 - RP Update

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Super excited to share our first ever Real Talk Live! A couple months back at a fundraiser for Heritage Christian School, we had the opportunity to host a conversation on redeeming entrepreneurship. Joined by three excellent entrepreneurs we chatted about topics like what is success? responsibilities in business, how to encourage entrepreneurship in others and even Q&A. We hope you enjoy this episode and are blessed by the conversation.

A big thanks to Heritage, Jake, Brad and Aaron for making this conversation possible. Be sure to check out our guests and their companies below:

Jake DeJong: Powergroup Resources 

Aaron Oosterhoff: Spring Creek Quail Farms 

Brad Schutten: Ontario Metal Products 

0:00 - Intro

5:00 - Panelists and their Success 1

3:02 - Responsibility of growth

15:30 - Mentorship

18:00 - Encouraging Entrepreneurship

24:35 - To grow or not to grow?

30:30 - Best and worst parts of business?

35:35 - Question and Answers

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Happy Monday, folks! We are joined by Dr. Sam Andreades, a pastor and author from Phoenixville, PA. Pastor Sam has done a lot of theological work on the topic of gender and transgenderism. We chat about his new book Across the Kitchen Table: Talking about Trans to Your Teen.

In this episode we briefly work through his book to get an idea of how to think about these issues, talk about them and how to prepare to welcome and show the love of Christ to those struggling in the body they have been given.

We encourage you to get yourself copy of Across the Kitchen Table as you continue to have real talk on topics like this with those you know. Check out https://affirminggender.com/ for more helpful resources.  

0:00 - Intro

3:47 - Flow Chart

10:00 - Conditions in Canada and America

13:00 - The Structure of the book

15:00 - Historical and Biblical contenxt of this issue

20:30 - What does the Bible say about our bodies?

28:00 - Trauma

34:00 - Exorcism

37:00 - Jeremiah and Gideon

41:00 - How are we responsible for our desires?

46:00 - Stereotypes and Archetypes

53:00 - A True Christian Man and Woman

55:45 - How should the Church prepare for what is coming?

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We’ve got a jam-packed episode for you today! Joining us for this one is both Dr. John Tweeddale and Dr. Stephen J. Nichols from Reformation Bible College, an outworking of Ligonier Ministries. Dr. Tweeddale shares all about RBC and hw they are uniquely positioned to train people in theology for all of life.

Interested to learn more about RBC? Check them out their website or reach out to [email protected] - they'd love to hear from you!

Dr. Nichols shares about the history of Ligonier, specifically their reach through conferences. We spend most of the time chatting about the Always Ready Youth event coming to Brantford, ON on March 20th and how it aims to encourage and equip young people in this age. 

Stay up to date with future Ligonier conferences!

0:00 - Intro

5:50 - RBC's History

11:00 - Why pursue an undergrad in theology?

14:15 - Programs Available

24:00 - Education as Discipleship

30:00 - Accreditation

34:35 - Online Program

42:35 - Why study theology as someone who has grown up in a Reformed context?

51:22 - History of Ligonier

54:50 - Ligonier’s Misson

1:00:00 - How RBC Fits In

1:02:00 - Ligonier Conferences

1:06:29 - Always Ready Conference

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