Rebel Alliance Podcast

This week the rebels look into a movement that has increased in popularity in recent years, but as the wisest man said, "there's nothing new under the sun." This deviant theology has always plagued the true church... join us to learn what's so dangerous about so-called "Christian" mysticism.

A couple Rebels telling a couple of Thieves they're wrong! Oh the hypocrisy! On today's episode we lay out a biblical case for continuationism, that is, why we believe the miraculous gifts we see in the New Testament are still in operation today. We clarify what that means, and what it DOESN'T mean... and we respond to our cessationist brothers The Two Thieves.

The Rebels had the honor of interviewing one of our favourite authors and pastors, Dr. Sam Storms. Today we talk to him about being a charismatic Calvinist (no, it's NOT a contradiction in terms) and how we should understand the scriptures that talk about the continuing validity of spiritual gifts of the spirit. For more on Dr. Storms and his resources, visit: www.samstorms.com

After doing two episodes on apologetics: the art of defending your faith, we talk about how defending your beliefs work INSIDE the family... how do we disagree, debate with and argue inside the church? Should we? How can we all move toward truth together when we disagree on some pretty important things?

This week we follow up our episode on Apologetics (Defending the Christian faith) by getting into the nitty gritty. We look at specific questions that usually put Christians trying to witness in the hot seat: If God is good, why does he allow evil? If God is so loving why does he condemn homosexuality? Why are so many Christians hypocritical? We hope today's episode is of practical help to you.

Join the rebels for an episode where we look at the area of apologetics, how to defend your faith. As Christians we live in a culture that is hostile to what we believe, how can we engage in conversation about our faith? Is this a responsibility for every Christian? We hope this episode helps equip you to engage the culture through every day conversations within your own sphere of influence.

We were really excited to invite Dr. Joshua Straub onto the podcast for our 30th episode! Dr. Josh is a pastor and psychologist whose area of expertise is family counselling. Josh's strong biblical knowledge and unique clinical insight combine for some wonderful insights on how to create a home where we love God and serve others. Josh has his own podcast, In the Together, as well as a parenting community called 22:6 Parenting, look for these at www.joshuastraub.com

In this episode we revisit the topic of climate change after all the feedback (and pushback) we have received. This time we want to make more than sweeping statements or let the discussion get political, we want to develop a biblical theology of the environment and what our Christian responsibility is.

The Rebels are joined in studio by Dan and Nicole Mishchenko to talk about Family Discipleship. The Mishchenko's are a unique family of 12 with a lot to teach us on this topic. Dan and Nicole will give lots of practical advice to parents and married couples about how to keep the gospel central. Link to the book recommended while discussing discipline: https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001

Doug Wilson joins the Rebels for this special episode where we get to pick the brain of one of our heroes. Wilson unpacks the why and how of cultural engagement and inspires us to think cosmically about the part we play in placing all aspects of culture underneath the feet of Jesus in Victory.

Continuing our focus on practical Christian living, oday we talk about forgiveness. Why is forgiveness difficult? Especially for those who are supposed to be a forgiven people? Joined in studio once again by friend of the show Coby Brittin we unpack the practical art of Christian forgiveness.

On this episode we invite Coby Brittin into the studio. Coby was an atheist, grew up in a completely unchurched family and had a future planned without God in the equation... but God had different plans. The gospel transformed him and dragged him out of darkness into the kingdom of light. Now Coby sits down with us to tell us what clicked for him, what hindrances he found coming into a church culture that was alien and what we should know as we take the gospel to a post Christian culture.

For many Christians worry and anxiety are part of every day life, and yet Jesus told us not to worry. But anxiety is an emotion, not just a decision, so Jesus doesn't just give us a command, but he attacks worry with truth. Today let's look at how Jesus helps us overcome worry and anxiety.

It is one of the greatest privledges given to God's people and yet for many of us, talking about prayer is often associated with shame and guilt... why is prayer so hard for Christians? Join us today as we discuss the topic of prayer and get some advice from Martin Luther on how to improve your prayer life... as well as getting joined by a special guest.

A celebration episode where we have the privilege of announcing our big news... then we turn the questions inward and ask what possibilities we see in this podcasting adventure we've embarked on.

Today we conclude our 4-episode mini series on the grand narrative of scripture looking at the final stage of God's Big story: Restoration.

Today we continue our 4-part mini series on the grand narrative of scripture. What's the climax of God's BIG story? Redemption!

Today we continue our 4 part mini-series about the grand narrative of the bible: from last weeks episode on CREATION, today we move to the FALL of man and the sin that entered the world because of it.

What's the big story of the bible? Most scholars have described God's meta-narrative using four phases: CREATION, FALL, REDEMPTION, RESTORATION. Today we examine the first: CREATION. Is the Genesis creation account literal or figurative? Did God use evolution to create mankind or did he "form man from the dust"?

"God's people are a singing people" -- why is that? Why is it that biblically and historically music and songs are linked to the Christian faith? How in line is "modern worship"? How important is music to the corporate life of the church... Chris Standish joins us once again while we work through these big questions.