1.16 Nino Marques | Reading | "Against Pride (Part II): A Pastoral and Theological Reflection"

As June continues to press its moral framework onto our culture, believers are increasingly forced to navigate a public square that treats objective reality as a form of harm. The primary strategy used to silence the church today is no longer an intellectual argument, but a series of weaponized emotional maneuvers designed to demand absolute affirmation.In Part 2 of this special series, we conclude our reading of the pastoral and theological reflections written by Pastor Nino Marques of Knox Baptist Church in Calgary. In this episode, we cover:The Rainbow and the WrathWeaponized EmotionsNo One Beyond RedemptionWhen Niceness Replaces HolinessMay it be an encouragement to you as you navigate the month of June.Take Action:FUEL THE REFORM: Help us reach our 2026 goal of 400+ paid subscribers to anchor this mission in Alberta. For just $15/month, your partnership directly funds our provincial mobilization. Subscribe today at ⁠albertareformer.ca/subscribe⁠.$1,000 STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST: For ages 15–24: As part of our Reformer Students initiative, we invite students to provide a strategic, theologically grounded response to Bill C–9. The first-place essay will receive $1,000 and be published in our journal. Visit ⁠albertareformer.ca⁠ to learn more.