Scripture Untangled
by Canadian Bible Society
We know that the Bible can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even hard to believe. Scripture Untangled brings you interviews with culture leaders, leaders in ministry, and Bible thinkers to inspire you to dive into the Bible and understand it. Influential voices from across Canada and beyond, share both the impact of Scripture in their own lives, as well as how they have honestly wrestled with big and important questions of faith in Christ and the contents of Scripture. Join us on this journey as we untangle Scripture, together! Subscribe and share today.
Episodes
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S14 Ep09 | John Pellowe | How Do You Know Where God is Leading You?
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling speaks with Rev. Dr. John Pellowe, CEO of Canadian Centre for Christian Charities, exploring faith, Scripture, Christian leadership, and learning to listen to the Holy Spirit. John shares how Scripture has shaped his faith, career,...
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S14 Ep08 | Fr. John Boutros: From Pediatric Surgery to Priesthood
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling sits down with Fr. John Boutros, a former pediatric surgeon who left medicine to become a Coptic Orthodox priest in downtown Toronto. Fr. John shares his remarkable journey of faith and calling, and what he has…
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S14 Ep07 | Crystal Lavallee | How Can Christians Pursue Reconciliation?
How can Christians pursue reconciliation when extensive harm has been done in the name of Christianity? Métis storyteller Crystal Lavallee joins Joanna la Fleur to explore Indigenous identity, residential schools, forgiveness, healing and the power of listening. She shares how Indigenous elders…
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S14 Ep06 | John Lennox on Faith, Science & Truth
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Dr. John Lennox, President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, joins Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. They explore God, faith and science, the reliability of the Bible, the resurrection of Jesus, and what it means to follow Christ today. In this…
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S14 Ep05 | Finu Iype | How Can Christians Reach a Changing Canada?
Pastor Finu Iype, Senior Pastor of Village Church, Vancouver, joins Lorna Dueck to share his remarkable journey from Bahrain to Canada and his passion for reaching people with the Gospel. They explore evangelism, multicultural Christianity, the future of the Church in Canada, and how prayer,...
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S14 Ep 04 | God's Book: The Series | Honest Conversations About Tough Topics
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Joanna la Fleur sits down with three Canadian young adults, Mikayla Nembhard, Quinten Shannon and Juanita Castro, for an honest conversation about faith, doubt and the questions young people are asking about the Bible. They also take us behind the scenes of...
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S14 Ep 03 | Chris Houston | Letters from a Hospital Bed: A Son's Journey with James Houston
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with Chris Houston to reflect on the remarkable final years of his father, Dr. James Houston, founder of Regent College. After a fall at age 99, James Houston believed he was nearing the end of his life. Instead, what…
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S14 Ep 02 | Justin Stratis | Can Scripture Give Us Hope in Divided Times?
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling sits down with theologian and educator Dr. Justin Stratis, Vice Principal and Academic Dean at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. Together, they explore how reading Scripture shapes our understanding of God,...
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S14 Ep 01 | Andy Harrington | The Bible's Surprising Challenge on Hunger and Justice
This conversation touches on one of the most urgent humanitarian issues of our time: world hunger. In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Lorna Dueck sits down with Andy Harrington, Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, to explore what the Bible says about caring for the hungry,...
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S13 Ep 15 | TJ Syroteuk | How to Find Your Place in God's Story
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Pastor TJ Syroteuk, Lead Pastor of Rexdale Alliance Church in Toronto, joins Lorna Dueck to discuss why the Bible is more than a collection of books and that it is one unified story pointing to Jesus. Learn how holiness means being set apart, why Biblical...
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S13 Ep 14 | Mark Glanville | Are People More Open to Faith Than We Think?
In this episode, Dr. Mark Glanville, Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership at St. Andrew's Hall, joins CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling to explore the tenderness of Jesus, the future of the church in Canada, and why people may be more open to the Bible than we think. Discover how...
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S13 Ep 13 | Sabrina Jordan | What Does God Say to Exhausted Caregivers?
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, veteran journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with Rev. Dr. Sabrina Jordan, lead pastor of Wesley Chapel in Toronto, to explore the intersection of faith, caregiving, resilience, and rest. As both a pastor and caregiver to her aging parents, including her mother...
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S13 Ep 12 | Ray Pennings | Compassion and End-of-Life Decisions
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, veteran journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with Ray Pennings, Executive Vice President and Co-founder of Cardus, to explore one of Canada's most challenging moral conversations, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Drawing from Scripture, Christian social...
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S13 Ep 11 | Kristen Deede Johnson | What Does It Mean To Live Out Your Faith?
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Dr. Kristen Deede Johnson, Principal of Wycliffe College, joins CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling for a rich and personal conversation about faith, formation, and what it really means to follow Jesus today. Kristen offers a hopeful perspective on the...
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S13 Ep 10 | Harvey Satewas Gabriel | Mohawk: A Language Brought Back to Life
What if you heard the Bible in your heart language? In this powerful episode, Harvey Satewas Gabriel shares the extraordinary story of how God began calling him decades before he even began translating the Bible into Mohawk with veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Joined by his granddaughter…
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S13 Ep09 | Ryan Walter | From NHL Captain to Following Christ
What happens when success, leadership, and discipline still leave you searching for something more? In this episode of Scripture Untangled, former NHL captain and Stanley Cup champion Ryan Walter shares his remarkable journey with veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Ryan shares the powerful story of...
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S13 Ep08 | Kimberly Heath | How Do You Stay Spiritually Grounded in a Busy Life?
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, the Right Reverend Dr. Kimberly Heath, Moderator of the United Church of Canada, joins CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling for a rich and honest conversation about calling, transformation, and what the church needs right now. Kimberly shares the...
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S13 Ep07 | Jeff Green | Why Does Bible Translation Matter?
In this episode of Scripture Untangled, seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck speaks with Dr. Jeff Green, CBS Vice President of Scripture Translation about Bible translation, Indigenous languages, and the way Scripture in your heart language inspires hope, strengthens identity, and deepens faith. In…
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S13 Ep06 | Lennett Anderson | Can the Church Still Transform Communities?
In this powerful episode of Scripture Untangled, CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling sits down with Dr. Lennett Anderson, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nova Scotia, Assistant Professor at Acadia Divinity College, and advocate for racial justice, community transformation, and...
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S13 Ep05 | Laila Biali | A Conversation with a Canadian Jazz Icon
What happens when faith meets fear, and grace meets a life that doesn’t feel “in order”? In this episode of Scripture Untangled, seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with GRAMMY-nominated Canadian jazz artist Laila Biali for a deeply honest conversation about anxiety, community, and the...
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S13 Ep04 | Mark Jefferson | How Do You Go Deeper, Spiritually?
Discover spiritual formation for real life in a world that never turns off. In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Rev. Mark Jefferson, Associate Professor at Acadia Divinity College, sits down with CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling to explore how Scripture, worship, and Christian…
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S13 Ep03 | Robin Wallar | Are Students More Open to Faith Than You Think?
Watch or listen to Robin Waller, church planter and Lead Pastor of Lift Church, being interviewed by seasoned journalist, Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Robin shares his journey from starting out as a nuclear engineering student to leading a network of churches across nine university campuses in...
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S13 Ep02 | Aaron Miller | Like Moses: Saying Yes When You Feel Unqualified
Watch or listen to author and ordained minister Rev. Aaron Miller being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, they discuss faith, calling, worship, and Christian witness in a busy and uncertain world. Drawing on Scripture, lived experience, and his books, Aaron...
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S13 Ep01 | Amy Orr-Ewing | How Can We Learn to Forgive?
Watch or listen to Amy Orr-Ewing, International Author, Speaker and Theologian, being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Amy shares about her new book, Forgiveness, and why it is one of the most misunderstood teachings of Christianity. She explains how the Bible calls us to forgive...
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S12 Ep12 | Jason Ballard | Is God Calling You to the Ministry?
Watch or listen to this hope-filled conversation with Jason Ballard, Lead Pastor, Director and Founder of the Pastorate, being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, they discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Church in Canada today. They explore why healthy pastors matter,...
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S12 Ep11 | Leanne Friesen | The Power of Lament in Scripture
Watch or listen to Leanne Friesen, Author and Executive Minister of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, being interviewed by Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Leanne shares her unexpected call to pastoral ministry, the Biblical foundations that have sustained her, and how the profound…
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S12 Ep10 | Richard Bragdon | From Pastor to Parliament
Watch or listen to Richard Bragdon, Member of Parliament and the chair of Canada’s National Prayer Breakfast, being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Richard shares his remarkable journey from pastoral ministry and prison outreach to serving in Canada’s House of Commons. He reflects on...
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S12 Ep09 | David Koop | How Can the Bible Help You Find Peace?
Watch or listen to Dr. David Koop, Author and Founding Pastor of Coastal Church, Vancouver being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, David shares the story of his encounter with the Holy Spirit, and how that led him from working in the lucrative oil industry…
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S12 Ep08 | Derek Schneider | How Do You Know If God Is Speaking to You?
Watch or listen to Derek Schneider, Pastor of History Makers Church being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, Derek talks about hearing God’s voice, discovering your calling, and moving from routine prayer to prayer that produces real results. In this episode, Derek and Joanna…
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S12 Ep07 | Graham Singh | Rebuilding People, Places & Purpose
Listen to Rev. Graham Singh, Founder and CEO of Relèven, being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Graham, who is also an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of Canada, talks about his role in helping to transform underutilized churches into community hubs and…
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S12 Ep06 | JD Walt | What Happens When Jesus Has the First & Last Word of Your Day?
Listen to J.D. Walt, Pastor, Founder and Sower-in-Chief of Seedbed, being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, they discuss spiritual awakening through Scripture and a fresh perspective on the book of Romans. J.D discusses his Wake-Up Call devotional, and his desire to help encourage...
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S12 Ep05 | Jason Hildebrand | Is God's Voice a “Sound” We’ve Forgotten How to Hear?
Listen to Jason Hildebrand, Creative Principal of Presence Creative Arts being interviewed by seasoned journalist, Lorna Dueck. In this episode, they discuss Jason’s work as a performer, storyteller and film producer, and his new film project, The Shepherd & The Sound. Jason also shares his…
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S12 Ep04 | Bev Foster | How Can Scripture and Music Work Together to Bring Healing?
Listen to Bev Foster, musician, educator, and innovator, being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Bev talks about her life’s work in music education and performance, and her move into founding the Room 217 Foundation, a Canadian music-based health arts...
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S12 Ep03 | Murray Watts: Bringing Scripture to Stage and Screen
Watch or listen to award-winning playwright and screenwriter, Murray Watts being interviewed by seasoned journalist, Lorna Dueck. In this episode, they discuss faith and how raw human emotion gives voice to our struggle and need for God. And how the role of creativity and creative people is an...
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S12 Ep02 | Andrew Ollerton & Alanzo Paul | Are We Ready for Gen Z’s Questions about the Bible?
Watch or listen to Dr Andrew Ollerton and Alanzo Paul being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, they discuss the quiet revival and spiritual resurgence of faith, and the Bible. They discuss why young people are turning to the Bible with intellectual curiosity and a search for…
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S12 Ep01 | Domenic Ruso | Can the Bible Still Reach Skeptical People Today?
Listen to Pastor and Theologian, Domenic Ruso, being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Dom talks about his work in Quebec leading the180 Church in Laval, and shares his insights on reading and using the Bible as a living guide, connecting faith to everyday life, and...
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S11 Ep12 | The Inspirational Life and Faith of David and Ruth Ann Onley
Listen to Ruth Ann Onley, married to the late David C. Onley, the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Ruth Ann leads us through her extraordinary life as a renowned Christian singer and the wife of the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. In…
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S11 Ep11 | Parkinson's Changed Everything: A Conversation with Lorna Dueck
Listen to Lorna Dueck being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. Six months ago, Lorna's husband Vern passed away after a long journey with Parkinson's disease. In this moving episode, Lorna opens up about walking through grief, what she and Vern learned about God's presence in suffering, and how...
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S11 Ep10 | Joni Sancken | How is Gen Z Discovering Scripture?
Listen to Rev. Dr. Joni Sancken, Butler Chair of Homiletics & Hermeneutics at Vancouver School of Theology, being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, they discuss how Joni uses Scripture to preach with honesty, courage, and imagination. They also explore...
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S11 Ep09 | James Pedlar | How the Fruit of the Spirit Brings Unity to the Church
Listen to Rev. Dr. James E. Pedlar, Professor of Theology at Tyndale Seminary, where he holds the Donald N. and Kathleen G. Bastian Chair of Wesley Studies being interviewed by CBS Ambassador Andrew Stirling. In this episode, they discuss the value of different denominations and how the spiritual...
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S11 Ep08 | June Hur | Faith and a Best-Selling Author
Listen to June Hur, best-selling and award-winning author, being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, June talks about her passion for literature, and how discovering forgotten Korean history would form a foundation for writing best-selling YA Korean historicals. June also reveals how...
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S11 Ep07 | Paul Bendor-Samuel | Faith and Medicine on the Mission Field
Listen to Dr. Paul Bendor-Samuel, Executive Director of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Paul talks about the generations of missionaries in his lineage, and how this influenced his path to becoming a doctor and...
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S11 Ep06 | Marion Taylor | How Did Women Since 320 AD Interpret the Bible?
Listen to Dr. Marion Taylor, a best-selling author, Professor of Old Testament and Graduate Director at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, being interviewed by seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Dr. Marion Taylor discusses the books she has written, her research and the...
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S11 Ep05 | Gary Thomas | How Does Scripture Renew Our Minds?
Watch or listen to Gary Thomas, a best-selling author and international speaker being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode Gary talks about his success as an author who has sold over 2 million copies, and how the truth of Scripture has kept him anchored. He explores this further in his...
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S11 Ep04 | Malcolm Guite | What if Creativity Could Kindle the Imagination for Christ?
Listen to Malcolm Guite, an English poet, singer-songwriter, Anglican priest and academic, being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Malcolm leads us on a journey of how he discovered faith through the influence of poetry and Scripture. And how finding his purpose in life…
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S11 Ep03 | Darren Young | Is This Generation the Most Spiritually Open?
Watch or listen to Darren Young, President of Power to Change (P2C) and a member of our CBS Board of Directors, being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. In this episode, Darren shares about the great impact of Scripture on his life - in guiding his decisions and steps, and how it now guides his...
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S11 Ep02 | Bishop Linda Adams | Do You Trust God Enough To Say, “Lord, I’m Available"?
Listen to Bishop Linda Adams, Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Canada, being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Bishop Linda Adams served the Free Methodist Church in the US for 32 years and then was elected to serve as Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Canada in 2024. In...
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S11 Ep01 | Joel Augé | How a New Worship Initiative is Uniting Churches Across Canada
Listen to Joel Augé, Chief Growth Officer at Crossroads being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Joel talks about Royal Anthems, a new project which aims to cultivate the spiritual movement that is happening and reinvigorate Canadian worship music production by...
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S10 Ep15 | Stacey Palmer | Can God Restore the Life of Prisoners?
Listen to Stacey Palmer, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada, being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. Stacey has been involved in the leadership of the ministry since 2009 involving federal, provincial and youth corrections. Her belief in an accountable and restorative...
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S10 Ep14 | Victor Kim | How Do We See Where God Is at Work in Our Churches?
Listen to the Rev. Victor S.J. Kim, Principal Clerk of the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC) being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. Victor is responsible for matters related to governance, polity and administration and also serves as Ecumenical Officer for the...
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We know that the Bible can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even hard to believe. Scripture Untangled brings you interviews with culture leaders, leaders in ministry, and Bible thinkers to inspire you to dive into the Bible and understand it. Influential voices from across Canada and beyond, share both the impact of Scripture in their own lives, as well as how they have honestly wrestled with big and important questions of faith in Christ and the contents of Scripture. Join us on this journey as we untangle Scripture, together! Subscribe and share today.
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