Trinity Streetsville

Jeremiah 29:11. It’s on your mug. Your fridge. Maybe even your grandma’s cross-stitched pillow. But is it really about you landing that dream job and stress-free future? Or have we been ripping it out of context all along?

On this podcast we take a deep dive into the Old Testament including some of the tricky bits about war, women and promises taken out of context. Kylah and Brittan sit down with Dr. Marion Taylor, Old Testament Professor at Wycliffe College, to discuss the importance of the Old Testament for Christians today and how to overcome some of the common challenges when face within it. We tackle questions such as “how should we understand the mass killings in the Old Testament?”, “what’s the connection between the Old Testament and Jesus?”, “what’s the Bible’s view of women?” and “how have women interpreted the Bible throughout history?”. Dr. Taylor shares the hope and comfort that she and her students have found in the Old Testament while also pointing us back to the teachings and legacy of women from the Old Testament to the present who have shown us that God is bigger than our gender stereotypes.

0:00 Introduction

0:49 Diving Into The Old Testament

5:22 Bringing Old and New Testament Together

10:30 It’s Real Life

15:24 Wrestling with Hard Texts

21:04 How To Read The Old Testament

24:40 What About All The Killing?

31:54 Are All God’s Promises For Me?

34:35 The Bible Helps Us Face Hard Times

38:51 The Bible’s View of Women

43:34 Women in the Bible

45:51 Women Leading Through History

48:50 Submission and Liberation

54:35 Rewriting History

Family shapes us more than we know. In this podcast, three generations of Scottish-Canadians share about their family and how growing up in the church has shaped their lives. Listen in as Bill shares about his Scottish-Presbyterian roots, Ali shares about her journey of faith and motherhood, and Max shares how his family has helped him to take his own next steps. We talk about the joys and challenges of parenting, the tension between leading at church and being present at home, and the ways that we all end up becoming at least a little bit like our parents.

We all have our hygiene habits—but does God actually care if you're clean-shaven, showered, or wearing fresh socks? This week in our series The Bible Doesn’t Say That, we’re tackling the popular phrase “Cleanliness is next to godliness” and exploring what Jesus really said about purity, holiness, and the human heart.

Can you be Chinese and Christian? How does our culture and ethnicity impact our faith? Is Christianity just for the West? In this podcast we explore the challenges and blessings of living as kids of Chinese immigrants in the Canadian church. We dive into the roots of Christianity and bust the myth that following Jesus means giving up your culture and ethnicity. Jesse and Melissa share how their family and culture have created both questions and community in their faith.

You’ve heard it said… but is money the root of all evil? This Sunday, we’ll bust one of the most misquoted verses in Scripture and explore what God actually says about money, contentment, and what it means to be truly rich. Bring your questions (and maybe your wallet). You might be surprised what’s under your seat.

Friendship, meaning and support are just a few of the gifts we get from volunteering. On this podcast we talk about how volunteers create safe spaces, extend hospitality, and make a lasting impact in people’s lives. Liz, Theo and Brigette share stories of finding a chosen family, wrestling with big questions, and discovering hope through volunteering. In honour of Volunteer Canada’s National Volunteer Week we share about how volunteers make waves that ripple through our lives long after our short interactions. Listen in to be inspired and find encouragement to pursue your own volunteer opportunities. If you’re interested in volunteering at Trinity check out this site: https://www.trinitystreetsville.org/volunteer

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What really happened at the resurrection—and why does it still matter today? In this episode, Kylah and Bill talk with Justin, a professor of systematic theology, about the meaning of Jesus' resurrection and how it brings real hope and healing to our lives today. We explore big questions about faith, suffering, and what it means to say that Jesus rose from the dead. From the incarnation to the crucifixion and resurrection, we look at how God's solidarity with humanity invites us to stand with others in love and justice—even in a chaotic world. Whether you're curious about Christian theology or looking for deeper answers about faith, this conversation offers fresh insight into the power of the resurrection.