Real Talk Reformed Perspective

Joining us today is Edmonton Police Department's Staff Sergeant Brad Stiksma. Brad was kind enough to take the time to share his experiences as a Christian police officer that has served in a variety of roles. Brad and Tyler discuss the public view of police officers, the importance of law enforcement and the attributes an officer needs to have. If you're interested in a vocation as noble as law enforcement reach out to us and we can get you in touch with Brad. 
We hope this episode encourages you as you think about those that serve and protect your communities! 
 
0:00 - Intro
9:50 - Being a Christian Police Officer
29:00 - US vs Canada
41:00 - Authority   
1:00:00 - Cooperation
1:15:00 - Attributes of an Officer
 
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On today’s episode we have Mike Bosveld joining us to talk about the importance of service in your local community. We discuss all the different causes that he is involved in and how we as the Church can and are called to serve the local community. We hope this episodes inspires and encourages you to look at how you can be involved.
Check out the ministries Mike Mentioned:
 
https://brantfordfooddrive.com/
https://www.whynotcitymissions.com/
https://indwell.ca/
 
0:00 - Intro
7:30 - Food Drives
23:00 - Why Not City Mission
32:50 - Indwell
47:00 - Guys and girls homes
1:03:00 - Adoption
1:09:50 - Personal Responsibility
1:20:00 - Hope for the Future
 
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We are super excited to have returning guest Dr. Sam Andreades, this time with his wife Mary K., on the podcast. Lucas and Elle sit down with them to chat all things dating. Using Dr. Andreades book Dating with Discernment as a guide, amongst other things we chat about breaking up, how to cultivate security and rest in a relationship and what it means to be on mission.
We hope this episode helps you whether you're single, dating, engaged or even married. We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you want to learn more, you can find your copy of Dating with Discernment here: paperback/audible.
 
0:00 - Introduction
4:00- Why write this book?
7:28- What is the biggest challenge for Christians?
10:00 - Break Ups?
17:00 - Gender & Relationships
18:30 - “Guarding the Gold”
22:00 - Security and Rest
34:00 - Family
42:00 - Leadership and Esteem
56:00 - The Mission
1:13:00 - Stereotypes
1:18:00 - How long should you date?
 
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Coming back at you with Real Talk Round Up #10. After a number of episodes apart we thought we’d get back together and recap the last three episodes. Jon also joins us to give his thoughts, a sneak peek of the upcoming magazine and the top ten books from RP staff.
We hope this casual catch up peaks your interest in listening these previous episodes (if you haven't) or inspires you to pick up a new book! 
Be sure to let us know your thoughts and if there are any guests you think we should have on the pod, reach out! We’d love to hear from you.
 
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Binaries
25:00 - Babies
40:00 - Business
54:00 - Top Ten Books
 
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We have a great new episode for you all about the command to be fruitful and multiply. As the world's population rate is rapidly declining, there is a part for the Church to play in this. Join Reformed Perspective's executive director, Mark and Lucas for a discussion on what can be a sensitive topic. We hope this thoughtful and balanced conversation looking at serious questions will inspire you to have your own Real Talk on what it biblically means to be fruitful and multiply. 
 
0:00 - Intro
3:30 - Why this story?
8:20 - Why the decline?
15:00 - Don’t we have too many people on earth?
20:45 - When will this decline have an effect?
32:42 - Are countries promoting having children?
37:30 - How is this an opportunity for the Church?
43:00 - Internal vs external mission of the Church. 
49:00 - Practicalities
58:00 - Too pragmatic?
1:07:00 - Family planning?
1:10:20 - RP Update
 
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Super excited to share our first ever Real Talk Live! A couple months back at a fundraiser for Heritage Christian School, we had the opportunity to host a conversation on redeeming entrepreneurship. Joined by three excellent entrepreneurs we chatted about topics like what is success? responsibilities in business, how to encourage entrepreneurship in others and even Q&A. We hope you enjoy this episode and are blessed by the conversation.
A big thanks to Heritage, Jake, Brad and Aaron for making this conversation possible. Be sure to check out our guests and their companies below:
Jake DeJong: Powergroup Resources 
Aaron Oosterhoff: Spring Creek Quail Farms 
Brad Schutten: Ontario Metal Products 
 
0:00 - Intro
5:00 - Panelists and their Success 1
3:02 - Responsibility of growth
15:30 - Mentorship
18:00 - Encouraging Entrepreneurship
24:35 - To grow or not to grow?
30:30 - Best and worst parts of business?
35:35 - Question and Answers
 
A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM 
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