The Alberta Reformer Podcast

Alberta Reformer

The Alberta Reformer Podcast is your go-to source for building a robust Christian culture in Alberta. We're here to equip you with the theological and practical tools needed to apply the Lordship of Christ to all of life. Each episode features interviews with Christian leaders, readings of our articles, and in-depth discussions on today's most pressing cultural and political issues. Join us as we cultivate a hopeful vision for our province and work towards a faithful future for generations to come.

  1. Jun 3

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

    Every June, Alberta is covered in rainbow flags as corporations, media outlets, and municipal institutions rebrand to celebrate Pride Month. In the midst of this coordinated cultural push, individual Christians often feel isolated, stuck between a desire to speak truth and the fear of being dismissed as hostile or bigoted. In Part 1 of this special series, we feature a pastoral and theological reading written by Pastor Nino Marques of Knox Baptist Church in Calgary. Moving past superficial political commentary, Pastor Nino provides a rigorous, gospel-centered framework to help believers understand the spiritual anatomy of the modern Pride movement and remain uncompromised in a confused culture. In this episode, we unpack: The Anatomy of Pride: Why the name of this cultural celebration is a tragically fitting description of biblical self-exaltation and the rejection of God’s design. Biblical Sexuality: Returning to the foundational truths of Genesis to recover a robust, integrated, and beautiful view of human sexuality. Why Love is Not Affirmation: Deconstructing the modern secular definition of romance and exploring why a "love" that lies to protect comfort is actually an act of cruelty. The Solid Ground of Identity: Why internal subjective feelings are a terrible foundation for self, and how the Gospel offers received identity over false identity. 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.

    16 min
  2. Mar 17

    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 STATEMENT Stand 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/subscribe The 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!

    33 min

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The Alberta Reformer Podcast is your go-to source for building a robust Christian culture in Alberta. We're here to equip you with the theological and practical tools needed to apply the Lordship of Christ to all of life. Each episode features interviews with Christian leaders, readings of our articles, and in-depth discussions on today's most pressing cultural and political issues. Join us as we cultivate a hopeful vision for our province and work towards a faithful future for generations to come.

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