Tyndale Chapel Podcast

In this week’s Community Chapel, Dr. Andrew Witt invites listeners to pursue wisdom as a long-term strategy to grow. The passage is about the need for wisdom, but also the stark reality of what life looks like without having the wisdom God has richly provided for us from the book of Proverbs Chapter 1 verses 20 - 33. 

Dr. Witt at the undergraduate in the Biblical Studies and Theology department. His main area of focus is on the Old Testament, specializing in the book of Psalms. Dr. Witt is a recent addition to our core faculty, beginning his first year of full-time teaching. He taught a few courses for Tyndale as a part-time instructor in 2018-2019. Be on the lookout for his classes related to the Psalms, Old Testament Theology, and Biblical Hebrew.

He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and completed most of his higher education in the States. He became a Christian in his first year of college and knows how formative these four years can be in your life. He has lived in Toronto since 2010. Hobbies include biking, photography, and hiking.

In this week’s Community Chapel, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah as part of this year’s Preaching Conference - Preaching to Reach the World in Our Neighbourhood. His message invites listeners to reflect on the church’s position in a changing world and the necessity of lament. 

Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is Robert B. Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of The Next Evangelicalism (IVP Books, 2009); Many Colors (Moody, 2010); Prophetic Lament (IVP Books, 2015); co-author of Forgive Us (Zondervan, 2014); Return to Justice (Brazos, 2016); and Unsettling Truths (IVP Books, 2019).

In this week's Community Chapel, Jennifer Chao asks a question: "What are you facing today that you cannot see?" She invites listeners to reflect on God's faithfulness from Psalm 77.

Jennifer Chao is the Admission Coordinator at Tyndale University. 

Dr. Marjory Kerr leads Convocation Chapel in celebration of “soon to graduate” students and the installation of Chancellor Harriet Thornhill. Dr. Kerr invites listeners to reflect on the journey to Easter from John chapter 14.

Mrs. Harriet Thornhill leads a Convocation Chapel for 2023 graduates where she shares a story and four personal reflections. Her reflections include finding one's passion and purpose as a journey. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with people to grow and thrive, being intentional with that core circle of people, and trusting in the Lord.

In this week's Community Chapel, Dr. Daniel Scott shares a message from Psalm 23 and reminds listeners the about the Good Shepherd heading into Holy Week. 

Dr. Scott is an Associate Professor of Christian Ministries and Director of Modular Programs having previously served as Vice-President and Academic Dean. While Dean, he led the introduction of 8 Honours Bachelor of Arts programs, as well as the creation of the Bachelor of Education program certified by the Ontario College of Teachers.

Abide – Prayer with Lizzie Reynolds. These bi-weekly podcasts offer listeners a chance to reflect and pray meditatively on passages of Scripture related to I and II Samuel.

In this week's Community Chapel, Cheryl Haughton invites listeners to hear her message entitled "Tragedy to Triumph: How My Walk with God Changed." She presents three points: God prepares you for the battle, find God in every single moment, and it is not about being self-centered, but rather God-centered.

Cheryl Haughton is Senior Director, Digital Marketing at one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, with responsibility for savings and investments. Previously, she was an award-winning journalist in Jamaica before emigrating to Canada in 1991. Cheryl is also co-founder and General Secretary of Help Beyond Borders, a not-for-profit organization that assists low-income individuals and families. An active member of her church community and holding several roles including Deacon and leader of a team of evangelical bloggers, Cheryl also is an online prayer host and small group leader. She is a proud mother of two adult children.

In this week's Community Chapel, Dr. Daniel Wong shares his message entitled "Encountering God in Worship." Dr. Wong has been a trusted and beloved professor at the undergraduate level in our community for many years.

Dr. Wong has taught at Tyndale University since 2000. He taught preaching at Tyndale Seminary from 1997 to 2005. He had extensive pastoral experience at the Toronto Chinese Baptist Church in English ministry since 1982, and when the church expanded to two locations in 1986, he pastored at the Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church before assuming his current ministry at Tyndale. In 1986, he was ordained with the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec (now Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec). Dr. Wong has spoken at many churches and conferences in Canada and the United States. He is a member of the Academy of Homiletics, where he has presented papers. He is also a member of the Evangelical Homiletics Society. Dr. Wong’s research interests include preaching and culture, pastoral theology and practice and Christian spirituality.

Abide – Prayer with Lizzie Reynolds. These bi-weekly podcasts offer listeners a chance to reflect and pray meditatively on passages of Scripture related to I and II Samuel.