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Most church leaders are leading inside a model they never chose and rarely understand.

In this episode, Todd Wilson, founder of Exponential, walks through the true history of the modern church:...

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Most church leaders are leading inside a model they never chose and rarely understand.

In this episode, Todd Wilson, founder of Exponential, walks through the true history of the modern church: Church Growth, Seeker Sensitive, Attractional, Missional—and what's coming next. 

This is the seminary class no one got, but every church leader needs.

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When suffering hits, everyone has an explanation. But are the most common answers actually helpful — or do they miss the point entirely? In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld takes a closer look at John 9 and the question Jesus' disciples brought to him about a man born blind. What Jesus says in response challenges some of our deepest assumptions about pain, and points us toward a definition of good and evil that changes everything.

Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God’s teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.

Join us on today's Bible Minute from Back to the Bible Canada.

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Do you ever feel like you want to pray … but don’t know what to say?

In today’s episode, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with Wendy Blight to talk about a simple but powerful shift: praying God’s Word.

Because when emotions run high — especially in the relationships that matter most — it’s easy to default to reacting, fixing, or striving for change. But what if the most impactful thing you could do is pray differently?

Wendy shares honestly about a hard season with her daughter and how learning to pray Scripture didn’t just change her prayers — it changed her heart, her words, and the atmosphere in her home.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your prayer life or unsure how to pray for someone you love, this episode will give you a clear place to start.

You’ll learn:

• Why praying Scripture brings clarity when you don’t have the words.
• How to identify the heart issue behind what you’re praying for.
• A simple way to turn Bible verses into personal prayers.
• What it looks like to pray in both everyday moments and hard ones.
• How God uses prayer to shape your heart, not just your circumstances.

Resources From This Episode:

• Download “15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.”
  If you’re not sure where to begin, this resource will help you start praying Scripture over your child in a simple, meaningful way.
• Listen to Therapy & Theology Season 12: “Fight for Your Family.”
  Get practical, biblical insight to help you strengthen your relationships and fight for what matters most.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Want More on This Topic? 

• With so much against us and our families in today's world, how can we build a family rooted in biblical Truth and a strong sense of belonging? Listen to this episode of Therapy & Theology to learn how.

When you imagine God’s face...what do you see? If you visualize anger, you’re wrong. All God’s anger at sin was poured on Christ at the cross. This means if you’re in Christ, you’re free from God’s wrath because of Christ’s death and resurrection.