1.13 Josh Senneker | Interview | Bill C–9 and The Ottawa Statement on Christian Speech

Is the freedom of the pulpit under threat in Canada?Sign the Statement: https://forms.ottawastatement.ca/In this episode, Jay Hildebrand sits down with Josh Senneker, Director of Public Policy for Alberta Reformer, to discuss the alarming implications of Bill C-9 and the urgent necessity of The Ottawa Statement on Christian Speech.As the federal government introduces legislation that could permit the prosecution of biblical preaching as "hate speech," Alberta Reformer is joining a national coalition of pastors and leaders to draw a line in the sand. We discuss the removal of religious protections, the rise of "activist judges," and why the Lordship of Christ demands a bold, principled response from the church today.In this interview, we cover:* The Bill C-9 Trap: How the removal of the "religious defense" from the Criminal Code puts every faithful pastor at risk.* Sin is Not Hate: Why the declaration of the Gospel—including the reality of sin—is an act of love, not a crime.* Strength in Numbers: The significance of the growing list of signatories standing for the Ottawa Statement.* The Call to Boldness: Why Christians must "obey God rather than man" while remaining above reproach.----------------------------------------🖋️ TAKE ACTION: SIGN THE STATEMENTStand with us and hundreds of other Canadian leaders. Read and sign The Ottawa Statement on Christian Speech here: 👉 https://forms.ottawastatement.ca/Want to hear the rest of the discussion? Get your Alberta Reformer+ subscription today: https://www.albertareformer.ca/subscribeThe extended Q&A covers:* The Barry Neufeld Case: What a $750,000 fine in BC tells us about the future of free speech in Canada.* How do Christians discern between "The Sky Is Falling!" political rhetoric and issues of actual concern?* Is hate speech even a real thing, and should the government be trying to legislate it at all?* And more!