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The Union Podcast
by The Union
The Union Podcast brings gospel-centred conversations that will help you find wholeness in the areas of sexuality, identity, and relationships.
Episodes
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Episode 117 - Sathiya Sam On Why P*rn*graphy Addiction Isn't The Whole Story
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Episode #116 - Troy Lydiate "SCRIBE" On Adoption, Identity & Integrity On The Stage
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Episode #115: Oscar Navarro On Effective Evangelism, Biblical Sexuality & Cultural Challenges
In a culture shaped by skepticism, outrage, and endless debate, what does it look like to share the gospel with both conviction and compassion? In this conversation, Oscar Navarro, Vice President of Ministry Advancement at Living Waters, shares how a life radically transformed by Jesus became a...
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Episode #114- Relationship Q&A: Faith, Dating, Marriage & Singleness
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Episode #113: Steve Kim On Transhumanism, Abortion & The Image Of God.
The profound link between our bodies, faith, and the future of humanity is more urgent than ever. In this eye-opening episode, Steve Kim from Apologetics Canada unpacks the dangerous ideologies transforming our culture—from the erasure of human dignity to transhumanism's quest to transcend our...
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Episode #112 : Jason & Theresa Mellard On The Roots of Same-Sex Attraction
This Union Podcast episode features Jason and Teresa Mellard sharing their deeply personal journeys with same-sex attraction, offering an honest exploration of identity, the lasting impact of childhood experiences, and the transformative power of faith and authentic community. Through their…
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Episode #111- Jay Stringer On Deciphering Desire: How We Love, Grow & Heal
In this episode of The Union Podcast, Bryan and Bonnie Pue sit down with therapist and author Jay Stringer to explore the heart behind his powerful new book, Desire. Building on the groundbreaking insights of his previous work, Unwanted, Jay invites us to move beyond behaviour management and into…
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Episode #110- Kyla Gillespie: From Transition To Transformation
We’re honored to welcome Kyla Gillespie from Renewed & Transformed Ministries back to The Union Podcast for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. In this episode, we get to talk with Kyla about her new book “Transformed” which documents her journey of physically transitioning, living as a...
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Episode #109: Gretchen Huizinga On Church Culture, AI and Human Relationships
In this episode Bryan and Bonnie sit down with Gretchen Huizinga to explore the mysterious and, to some, controversial topic of AI. This episode dives deep into how artificial intelligence is not just a tool, but a mirror reflecting human flaws, spiritual dangers, and divine opportunities.…
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Episode #108: Awkward Conversations For Parents
In this episode of the Union Podcast, Bryan and Bonnie Pue reflect on 2025 and the cultural realities shaping families today before confronting one of the most urgent challenges parents face: talking honestly about sexuality, identity, and relationships. Introducing Bonnie's new book, Awkward:...
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Episode #107- Tim Barnett On Deconstruction, Desire and Truth
What happens when cultural ideology reshapes how we read the Bible—especially when it comes to sexuality and identity? In this compelling conversation, Tim Barnett—apologist, speaker, and co-author (alongside Alisa Childers) of The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive,...
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Episode #106- Nick Stumbo On What To Do When You’re Leading & Struggling With Porn
In this powerful episode of The Union Podcast, we sit down with Nick Stumbo, Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, for a candid and hope-filled conversation designed specifically for church leaders. As pastors, ministry leaders, and youth workers navigate the pressures of spiritual...
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Episode #105- Robert Smith On The Body God Gives: A Biblical Response to Gender Identity
In this compelling episode, Bryan sits down with Dr. Robert Smith, lecturer in Theology, Ethics, and Music at Sydney Missionary and Bible College, to discuss his new book The Body God Gives: Biblical Answers on Gender Identity. With clarity, wisdom, and pastoral care, Robert unpacks the biblical...
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Episode #104- Glen Scrivener On Why Consent Is A Christian Invention
In this episode of The Union Podcast, we’re joined by Glen Scrivener—author, evangelist, and CEO of SpeakLife—for a rich and thought-provoking conversation on how the gospel has shaped the way we understand sex, consent, and human dignity. Glen is well known for his work with SpeakLife, a…
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Episode #103- Ruth Erickson & RaeChelle Koop on Embracing God’s Design: An Honest Conversation on Womanhood
In this poignant and heartfelt episode, host Bonnie Pue invites her dear friends Ruth Erickson and RaeChelle Koop for a raw and honest dialogue that celebrates the female body's beauty, challenges, and profound purpose. As we conclude our enlightening mini-series, That Time of the Month, we…
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Episode #102- Bekah Yawn On How To Work With Your Menstrual Cycle, Not Against It
How does Scripture view the female body and its natural rhythms? In this episode, we explore God’s design for women’s cycles, hormones, and maternal nature—and how they reflect His nurturing character. We discuss how hormonal changes impact mood, energy, and spirituality, as well as practical…
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Episode #101-How to Support Your Wife in the Ebbs and Flow of Her Menstrual Cycle
In this first episode of That Time of the Month, a Union Podcast mini-series, we explore the beauty and complexity of a woman’s God-given biological design. Hosts Bonnie and Bryan Pue explore how the menstrual cycle influences a woman’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being and how…
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Episode #100- Christian Dating Dilemmas: Trust, Boundaries & Finding “The One”
Drum roll, please!… It’s the 100th Episode! Wooo! With Valentine’s Day upon us, we thought we’d take some time to discuss some of the top questions we received through our text in the Q&A we did at past events. Navigating relationships as a Christian can feel overwhelming—especially when faced…
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Episode #99- Fredy Orozco On Young Adults Ministry & Effective Leadership
How do you lead young adults effectively in the current cultural moment we are in? We are pumped to have Pastor Fredy Orozco, Young Adult Pastor at Northview Community Church, join us to tackle this very question. Fredy and his wife Rebecca have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents...
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Episode 98- Bryan and Bonnie Pue On Orthodoxy & Orthopraxy In A Church Culture
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Episode # 97-Debriefing The Union Conference 2024 & Meeting The Interns
Well, just like that, The Union Conference has come and gone. As Bonnie and I reflect on various aspects of the event, we are in awe of God’s goodness and faithfulness. Throughout our meetings with volunteers and team leaders, we consistently emphasized that every aspect of the event—whether it…
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Episode #96: Monique Duson On Intersectionality, Sexuality & Walking In Unity
Racial reconciliation is a significant topic in our current cultural moment. The key question is: Is the approach taken by the world effective? We argue that it is not and that the Scriptures and the Gospel of Christ offer a better solution. This was the focus of our recent interview with Monique...
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Episode #95- Sofia Friesen On The Realities Of Human Trafficking In Canada & Around The World
In today’s episode, we uncover the complex and often misunderstood realities of human trafficking in Canada and beyond. Unlike the kidnapping or smuggling scenarios frequently highlighted in the media, trafficking often unfolds as a deeply relational crime. Perpetrators build trust and meet unmet...
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Episode #94- Richard De La Mora on Body Count: Biblical Solutions To Deal With Your Partners Promiscuous Past
The shame from past sexual experiences can be a heavy burden, affecting our current and future relationships. In today's world, influenced by hook-up culture, hyper-sexualization, and widespread use of pornography, many people struggle with feelings of regret and guilt that impact their…
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Episode #93-Kyla Gillespie on Gender Dysphoria, Transitioning & The Love of Jesus
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Episode #92- Robert Paul and Tara Lalonde On Marriages That Are Empowered To Love
When faced with continuous challenges and unexpected obstacles in life, how can we create a fulfilling and close marriage? How can we transition from feeling stressed and overwhelmed to feeling energized and motivated, and find the strength to improve our marriage relationship? In this episode,...
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Episode #91- Bryan and Bonnie Pue On Courageous Leadership and The Church
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Episode #90- Jim Anderson On Decoding Courtship and Five Principles for Healthy Relationships
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Episode #89- Neil & Sharol Josephson On Getting The Rocks Out Of Your Marriage
Healthy and thriving marriages filled with love are cultivated over longer periods. Just like with grapes grown to make wine, it can take years of purposeful attention to the proverbial soil quality of this covenantal relationship. Sometimes there can be little rocks under the surface that end up...
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Episode #88- Meisha Watson On Finding God in Your Single Story
We often talk about how God is the "Author and Finisher of our faith" and how He "orders our steps". However, when it comes to the reality of singleness, we have a hard time believing that it could be under His authorship. This is compounded by the overemphasis that can be placed on marriage…
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Episode #87- Nancy Pearcey: The Toxic War On Masculinity
Have you ever wondered how we ended up in a world where masculinity gets a bad rap? You might have seen headlines like "Why Can't We Hate Men?" or come across hashtags like #KillAllMen. It's a trend that's hard to ignore, with articles titled "I Hate Men," "No Good Men," and "Are Men Necessary?"...
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Episode #86- Layton and Chelsea Boeve On The Hard Truths Of Porn In Relationships
In the journey of building meaningful relationships, it's essential to recognize the impact societal influences, like pornography, can have on our expectations. While it's often unspoken, the truth is that pornography can subtly chip away at the trust and sense of security vital for any...
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Episode 85 - Top 5 Questions About Healthy Relationships
In the past few months, we had the privilege to speak at various Young Adult ministries and engage in Q&A sessions. Our discussions revolved around sexuality, identity, and relationships. In this particular episode, we will be addressing the top 5 questions about healthy relationships and…
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Episode 84 - Healing From Unresolved Trauma with Tara Lalonde. PhD
Join us in this riveting episode as we delve deep into the complexities of unresolved trauma, exploring its impact on friendships and marriages. Our expert guest, Tara Lalonde PhD, a seasoned psychotherapist and marriage counsellor, shares profound insights and practical advice for supporting...
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Episode 83 - Made For Each Other: facing loneliness and finding community
Welcome to the first episode of season 4 of The Union Podcast. We frequently receive numerous inquiries about singleness, how to begin healthy relationships and the key ingredients for a successful marriage. Therefore, we have dedicated this entire fourth season to exploring these subjects. We…
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Episode 82- Matthew Schlesinger On Keys To A Better Sex Life Part 2
I’ve heard it said that “ the only key for better sex in marriage, from a man’s perspective, is for the wife to bring food and show up naked.” All joking aside, being an authentic man is a challenging topic for many guys. As men, we hear a wide variety of voices calling for everything from the...
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Episode 81- Sabrina Schlesinger On Keys To A Better Sex Life
The statement that “sex before marriage is bad” can quickly become “sex is bad” if we don’t see sex as the beautiful gift from God that it is. In this episode, Bonnie chats with Sabrina Schlesinger about how women can have a healthy perspective toward their sexuality and experience a better sex...
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Episode 80- Dr. Andy Steiger On What It Means To Be Human
In a world that has become so preoccupied with progress, have we lost what it means to be human? We are so pumped to have Dr Andy Steiger join us to talk about how we can find what it truly means to be human within God’s restorative plan in Jesus. Andy Steiger is the founder and president of...
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Episode 79- Nikki Dent On Breaking Up With Babel
You may not know what Babel is but trust me, it’s all over the place. Babel is a way of thinking, speaking and living apart from God. We see its influence nowhere stronger than in the realm of sexuality. It shows itself in everything from the culture’s addiction to pornography, to even the views…
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Episode 78- Daniel Principe On The Sexploitation Of The Young Generation
There is no question that our current generation is saturated with pornography and the ideas that it presents about human worth and life's meaning. In this episode, Bryan sits down with Daniel Principe and discusses what is at stake if we don't see a massive shift from this epidemic. Daniel is a...
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Episode 77- Bryan & Bonnie Pue on The Search for Self: where discipleship and gender identity meet
What is the self? What does it mean to be human? These are some of the major questions being asked in our cultural moment. The good news is that we can find creditable answers for them in the words of Jesus. In this episode, Bryan & Bonnie Pue discuss what Jesus is talking about in Luke 9 where…
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Episode 76- Dr. Christopher Yuan On Holy Sexuality And The Gospel
The topic of same-sex attraction and homosexuality can be difficult for some of us to discuss. With so many voices on the topic, terms like side A or B, mixed with changing definitions of words, make you wonder, have we lost touch with holiness? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Yuan joins us as…
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Episode 75 - Jessica Harris on Women + Finding Freedom from Porn
Jessica Harris has first-hand experience of what it is like as a woman to face the shame of porn addiction when it was assumed to be a man’s issue. Statistics show that there is a rising number of women who have sought out sexual content to view; this isn’t a fringe topic and ignoring it won’t…
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Episode 74 - Bryan & Bonnie Pue On Justice, Abortion + Innocent blood
If you were not aware, Canada is one of the few countries in the world with no laws around abortion. That means that a baby's life can be taken at any stage up until complete birth, even at 38 weeks. This is exactly what happened at a Montreal hospital in early February of 2023. In this podcast,...
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Episode 73 - Joanna Hyatt on Abortion & a Pro-Life Viewpoint
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Episode 72 - 7 Ways Leaders Can Start Talking About Sexuality Pt 2
There are lots of things that can keep leaders from talking about sexuality. Whether it’s intimidation from the masses or shame from their past, wading into these waters can seem daunting. Here is Episode 72, Bryan finishes our two-part series on the 7 ways leaders can start talking about...
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Episode 71 - 7 Ways Leaders Can Start Talking About Sexuality Pt 1
There are lots of things that can keep leaders from talking about sexuality. Whether it’s intimidation from the masses or shame from their past, wading into these waters can seem daunting. Here is Episode 71, Bryan kicks off our two-part series on the 7 ways leaders can start talking about...
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Episode 70 - Jonathan Bryden On Same-Sex Attraction, Suffering & The Gospel
How does one navigate sexual desires that are contrary to your faith? That is what we seek to discover here in Episode 70. We were honoured to have Jonathan Bryden join us to share his story of same-sex attraction and how Jesus showed Him that trusting His design for sexuality was going to make…
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Episode 69 - Rachelle Starr On Outrageous Obedience
It seems the word “obedience” has become a swear word today in Christian culture. We know that we are saved by grace and not works, so we assume that obedience is optional. This couldn’t be further from the truth. It is not optional but, it is also not a burden. It’s a joy to obey God’s…
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Episode 68 - We've Been Here Before
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the hyper-sexualization of our society. Often, we see what is happening as new when in actuality it is just re-packaged. Modern-day transgenderism and gender theory are actually ancient Gnosticism just wearing a new shirt. The hope we have is that Jesus used His...
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The Union Podcast brings gospel-centred conversations that will help you find wholeness in the areas of sexuality, identity, and relationships.
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