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The Pulse Podcast with Matthew Ruttan — 205 episodes
When it comes to virtue, roots before fruits (2 Peter 1)
Worry, Humility, and an Antidote to the Devil (1 Peter 5)
Why do we say The Apostle’s Creed in Church?
A Hope That Will Soar Unhindered—A Prayer
Suffering Like A Saint (1 Peter 4)
Should Christians be worried about Bill C-9?
Being radical for Jesus
Lord of all, not Lord of some—a prayer
How to avoid the polarizing effect of the internet
Honour everyone—emperors, slaves, masters, husbands, wives (1 Peter 2:13-3:7)
What Jonathan Haidt just said about A.I. and the next generation
Why loving people isn’t the same as liking them
Holiness is heaven’s map on earth (1 Peter 1:13-2:12)
To the God who owns the future—a prayer
From “Why Me?” to “How Me?”
Why I think we should say The Lord’s Prayer every day
What is the point of life? (Daniel Series Summary)
An honest prayer to the Lord who is forever faithful
And you shall stand in your allotted place at the end of the days (Daniel 11:36-12:13)
Know God, Stand Firm, Take Action (Daniel 11:1-35)
The Fight’s Been Fixed
Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do
There Is No Version of God’s Plan For Your Life Without This (Luke 19:28-48)
Answering Skeptics #3 – Christianity is a crutch
Welcome to the War (Daniel 10)
3 Prayers Married Christian Men Should Say
Not because of our track record, but yours—a prayer
God’s unbroken promises in a broken world (Daniel 9)
What God is doing—not only around you, but in you (Daniel 8)
Answering Skeptics #2 – Hypocrites disprove the credibility of Christianity
The World Is Going Into Labour (Daniel 7)
Daniel, The Lion’s Den and True Bravery Today (Daniel 6)
What Should Protestants Think About Lent?
Being someone’s answered prayer when yours feel unanswered (Daniel 5)
Answering Skeptics #1 – “People of different religions all think theirs is best. One isn’t better than the other.”
There is no version of a better world without humility (Daniel 4)
The “Even If” Faith of the Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3)
January can be brutal, sad and dark. Here are 6 ideas to help. (Replay)
Is the presence of darkness the absence of God? (Daniel 2)
Reach Down, Work Within Our Souls (a prayer)
Who are you when absolutely everything is stripped away? (Daniel 1)
The True Meaning of Christmas
(Replay) A serious historical deep dive into the Nativity Story
(Replay) A serious historical deep dive into the Nativity Story
Being Ready for Jesus’ Return: The Parable of the 10 Virgins
Born To Die That We Might Live: The Prophecy of the Coming King in Isaiah 53
Short one-line prayers from the Bible to help you pray without ceasing
You can’t follow Jesus if you’re sitting on the fence
Biblical guidelines for prayer
Encouragement in the Valley
How can I pray more effectively?
When following God’s commandments feels difficult
Forget about distracted driving. What about distracted living?
Is there an angel and a demon on my shoulder?
Christie Thomas on Little Habits in the Home for Big Faith in Life
Christian is also a Verb
Fasting: Spiritual Muscle
How do I purify myself? (From sap to syrup)
13 Things to Pray for Your Pastor
The Pressure to Fit in When My Faith Makes Me Different
Getting Free from Pornography—with Sathiya Sam
Yes to Light, No to Darkness
What is the biblical definition of wisdom, and how do I live that way?
Why are we supposed to love our enemies?
Am I supposed to honour my parents if they abused me?
Treating God like a vending machine—and why there’s a better way
A prayer to the muscular Saviour
The King Married the Prostitute—This is the Gospel
Ten Years of The Up Daily Devotional! An interview with Todd Gale of Life 100.3FM
People of the Word are People of Their Word—In These 3 Ways
True Happiness, Contentment and the Coveting Thief
Adultery, Lust, Porn and Throwing the First Stone
Murder, Manslaughter, War, Hunting, Abortion, Suicide, Euthanasia—and Anger
Should the Sabbath be on Saturday or Sunday for Christians?
What does it actually mean to honour my parents?
The counter-cultural restoration of Sabbath rest one day a week
What does it mean to not take God’s name in vain?
How do I know what my idols and gods are?
From Slavery to Royalty (10 Commandments, Part 1)
A note to the church after the election
Keep Calm and Follow Jesus (As the Apocalypse Nears)
Prayer to a corpse-raising God
The King has one more move
Shouldn’t it be called Sad Friday?
Pandemonium and God’s Plan in the Blood of Good Friday
The Lord looks on the heart
Disordered loves
What can we learn from Jesus’ personal devotional life?
A prayer to a king who leads the charge
Can you explain the rapture, second coming, and if dead believers are in limbo?
The new alternative lifestyle: Christlikeness
The word that Christians need to reclaim
How did Jesus define greatness?
Why are some Christians spiritually stronger than others?
Christians risk getting sucked into a vortex. Here’s what to do.
What does it mean to carry your cross?
How can our spoken words beat back the powers of darkness?
How can I stop my own hypocrisy?
Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid. [Proximity]
A serious historical deep dive into the Nativity
There is Ugliness (a prayer)
Is this the sermon demons don’t want you to hear?
How do demons gain access to people? – a talk with Steve Dabbs
If you want to actually be like Jesus
How spiritual disciplines help you love others – a talk with Jeff Loach
Why was I born?
Salvation Before Reputation [Sermon]
Transgenderism and Sexuality – a talk with The Union
Recovering the lost art of porch-sitting and the evening constitutional
Clashing with the kingdom of darkness and demons
Giving Up Good Things For Great Things [Sermon]
10 Unpopular Things Jesus Said
Deconstructing Christianity? – a talk with Tim Barnett
10 Popular Things Jesus Said
How does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? [Sermon]
Something Still Seems “Off”—Sarah Joy Covey on Life After the Pandemic
Are Old Testament Laws Still Relevant for Christians?
Four Signs of Spiritual Maturity
What happens to babies when they die?
Firm Faith in the Resurrection [Series Summary]
God Who Raises Corpses – a prayer of resurrection hope
Is everything sad going to come untrue? [Sermon]
The Perfect Blood of the Lamb [Sermon]
Virtue As We Enter The New Dark Ages
Am I a genuine follower of Jesus [Sermon]
January can be tough—so here are 6 ideas to help
The Visit of the Wise Men, Herod’s Treachery, Exceeding Joy (Growing Deeper with Matthew 2)
With God All Things Are Possible [Sermon]
Long-looked for is come at last: A closer look at the Messiah’s birth in Luke 2:1-20
Mary’s Yes: What she teaches us about faith when the future is uncertain [Sermon]
Where Did Santa Come From? Or, The Mysterious Origins of Saint Nicholas
The Importance of Sunday School Teachers – some reflections by the Rev. Dr. Richard Topping
I have trouble understanding God’s wrath (Q & A Submission)
What’s the deal with ghosts?
Understanding the Lord’s Supper
Raising Antifragile Children – a talk with C.R. Wiley
My eyes are not raised too high (Growing Deeper with Psalm 131)
Helpful Study Bibles
Known Intimately by God (Growing Deeper with Psalm 139)
The LORD is your keeper (Growing Deeper with Psalm 121)
If we can glorify God in heaven why on earth are we here on earth?
The End of the World: A helpful book to navigate biblical teachings
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High (Growing Deeper with Psalm 91)
45 Quotes by Tim Keller
God is our refuge, strength and fortress (Growing Deeper with Psalm 46)
Growing Deeper with the Twenty-Third Psalm
Like a tree planted by streams of water (Growing Deeper with Psalm 1)
An introduction to the Psalms
Hope Over the Long Haul – a talk with Winston Newman
His Pain, Your Gain [Good Friday Sermon]
An interview at Life 100.3FM about The Up Devotional, Christian radio, music, and God’s work at church
How to get the most out of a sermon
8 book recommendations to grow your faith
Fun Lent Trivia
Praying for what Jesus prays for [Sermon]
Making margin in your life for discipleship – a talk with Sarah Han
Looking within and spiritual disciplines as we seek to love God – an interview by Chris Pullenayegem
What do we really know about the historical Jesus, and how does that impact our faith? [Sermon]
Something forgotten, fun facts and curiosities about the Christmas story
“If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Does Jesus give us a blank cheque in prayer?
A closer look at the nativity in Luke 2:1-20: politics, fear, subversion, war and hope
Exclusive Inclusion: Is Jesus the only Way? [Sermon]
Jesus said he came to give us abundant life. What did he mean?
Why is there so much evil and suffering in the world if there is a benevolent being?
Can we earn heaven? Matthew 7:21 unsettles me, please explain
Thom Rainer on the difference between church consumers and church members
Understanding Baptism
The Shepherd’s Voice – a Bible reading and prayer
“Lead us not into temptation.” Would God lead us into temptation, so that we need to ask him not to?
Can you explain the difference between a secular worldview and a biblical worldview?
The difference between self-comfort and self-care and why it matters
Assisted Suicide (MAiD) in Canada—some biblical considerations
Serious, self-sacrificial evangelism—a talk with Will Han
Can we really trust that Jesus said and did all that, or have the Gospels been distorted?
Hope Through Hardship – an Easter conversation with Jennifer Harris and Julie Cunha
Apologetics and Defending Your Faith – a talk with Greg Koukl
5 words of wisdom from past generations—a talk with Claude Cox
Spiritual Warfare – a talk with Jon Thompson
John 3:16—unpacking the world’s most famous verse and peering into the heart of God (Growing Deeper with John 3:16-21)
Trials, joy & perseverance – a talk with Dan Scott
How can I make rest happen when I feel like I’m on a hamster wheel?
Do Not Be Afraid [Sermon]
The Christmas Story Re-Examined
Anxiety in Children – a talk with Lyndsey Stevenato
Nurturing friendships with other Christians—and with Jesus – a talk with John Vissers
The vitality of Bible Study – a talk with Douglas Rollwage
Another Gospel? An interview with author Alisa Childers about “progressive” Christianity
What did Jesus mean when he said to store up treasures in heaven?
Can you lose your salvation?
Reading and understanding the Bible when you’re by yourself
We know who God is, but what is God?
Conscience, the Puritans, and forming our minds today – a talk with Richard Topping
Human Trafficking: Evil, online risks & how to help – a talk with Mikhaela Gray-Beerman
Is the world getting more argumentative? (and how to respond)
Is the persecution of Christians coming to Canada? – A talk with Paul Carter
Christ is in the Control Room [Sermon]
Fasting: Powerful, passed-over, and counter-cultural
Keeping composure under strain – a talk with Christine O’Reilly
An Army Chaplain reflects on the pandemic, resiliency, and becoming stronger as a country—a talk with Rev. the Capt. Andrew Cameron
An interview with Steve Bradley from Life 100.3FM about The Pulse Podcast
Anchor of the Soul – A talk by (and with) the Rev. Dr. Clyde Ervine
What is media discernment? An interview with Adam Holz from Plugged In
Should we say ‘If it’s your will’ when praying for someone to recover from illness?
How to grow wiser—with thanks to J.I. Packer
My Kids and Wife Respond: What have you learned from COVID-19?