The Arena

The Arena

By Bryce Letkeman and Matt MartensReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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The Arena episodes

  • Tumbler Ridge and the Problem of Evil

    Our nation was in shock as we watched a school shooting unfold in the province of British Columbia.  Naturally, questions came quickly; "why does a loving God allow evil?" "Does God care?" "What's the purpose behind suffering?" Matt, Joe, and Bryce attempt to walk through these questions with biblical truth and gentleness.

    44 min
  • M.A.i.D - with guest Richard LeBlanc

    Our culture loves death and M.A.i.D is another example of that.  Matt and Richard take a look at this topic from a biblical perspective.  This is a tough subject to tackle yet critical in our culture.

    49 min
  • Growing Pains... Annihilating Hell

    What is hell? Is it eternal conscience punishment or is it temporary? What is the biblical precedent? Matt, Bryce and Joe interact with a clip from Kirk Cameron as we seek to understand what the Bible says.

    59 min
  • Metanoia

    What is repentance? Is it necessary for salvation? Is it a one time thing and then never to be done again? This crucial doctrine is what Matt, Joe, and Bryce discuss on the first episode of 2026 on The Arena!

    47 min
  • Ho Ho Hold The Cookies

    It's Christmas time, and with this season questions come regarding some traditions we embrace such as decorating a Christmas tree, Santa Claus and more.  Join Matt, Joe, and Bryce on today's episode of The Arena where they discuss these questions with a Biblical lens.

    47 min
  • Ethics Of War

    On today's episode of The Arena Matt, Joe, and Bryce walk through the ethics of war.  Is war always wicked? Is there war that Christians should be involved in? 

    47 min
  • Where Is My Child

    One question many have wrestled with is, 'what happens to my infant child if they pass away?'  This is a sensitive topic that has affected many people.  Matt and Bryce unpack this question on today's episode of The Arena Podcast.

    51 min
  • Charlie Kirk

    It has been one month since the world watched as Charlie Kirk was assassinated.  This has brought up a lot of anger, frustration, and sadness; also, hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ.  On today's episode Matt and Bryce share our thoughts on whether or not Charlie Kirk was a Christian martyr or not? Was his work honorable? Was he racist? All this on today's episode of The Arena.

    51 min
  • Women Voting?

    On today's episode Matt, Bryce and Joe interact with a clip of Doug Wilson and his view on women voting.  You will hear a clip from a CNN interview with Doug Wilson and a few of his fellow pastors.  

    Please note: there will be a large gap of silence before and after the video.

    58 min

About The Arena

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The Arena podcast aims to discuss and debate current events and issues through the lens of the Gospel with the goal being that our listeners will be challenged and edified.

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