Rekindled Faith

Melanie Beerda
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Whether you’ve been wrestling with questions, facing doubt or simply uninspired -- Let’s dive into what it means to be authentic followers of Christ. This podcast is for those who know what it means to walk through the wilderness of isolation, those who have struggled with church hurt, and have been on the edge of Christianity ready to walk away. Join us as we discuss the hard questions of faith, digging into Biblical doctrine and choosing to overcome the pain that has separated us from God and his family. We will have interviews with scholars, theologians’, apologists’ and every-day-people who have experienced the pain of separation, and moved through the wilderness into a deeper and more fulfilling understanding of the God who calls us into relationship with Him.

  1. 1d ago

    Protecting Life, Motherhood & Raising World Changers with Autumn Higashi

    In this episode of Rekindled Faith, Melanie sits down with Pro-Life Advocate Autumn Higashi for an honest conversation about abortion, motherhood, building community, and trusting God through life’s unexpected transitions. Autumn shares how a calling at just 16 led her into pro-life activism, and how becoming a wife, mom, and adoptive parent reshaped her perspective on purpose, sacrifice, and faith. Why listen? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by big decisions, the pressure of culture, or the tension between calling and family life, this episode will encourage you to lean on the Lord, value the season you’re in, and find hope in His faithfulness. Connect with Autumn: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/autumnhigashi Connect with Melanie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanie.beerda?utm_source=qr Wesbite: www.melaniebeerda.ca Connect with Rekindled Faith: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rekindledfaith Connect with Students for Life: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentsforlife

  2. Jul 27

    Repent and Believe: Returning to the Heart of the Gospel

    In this episode, Melanie Beerda shares what she has been learning about the importance of being rooted in the Gospel in a time of overwhelming information. She reflects on the core message of the Gospel, Repentance, Conviction and Christian Living that transforms. Main topics — Key insights: The challenge of navigating the vast amount of religious information available today The significance of the gospel message and its foundation in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection The biblical concept of repentance as a proactive, transformative action Jesus' declaration in Mark 1:15 about the arrival of God's kingdom, emphasizing a spiritual rather than political kingdom The importance of cultivating a rooted faith, built on Scripture and the Holy Spirit The distinction between conforming to the world versus being transformed by renewal of the mind The role of Scripture as God's living, breathed-out Word, and its power to expose sin and sanctify believers The significance of believing fully in the gospel for spiritual adoption and assurance of salvation Encouragement to spend intentional quality time in the Word and in prayer, nurturing a personal relationship with Jesus The reassurance that God's timing is perfect and that His presence is enough Resources: Guzik, David. Study Guide from blueletterbible.org She Reads Truth Bible, Christian Standard Version The MacArthur Bible Commentary, John MacArthur Reading NT as Christian Scripture, Constantine R. Campbell & Jonathan T. Pennington Verses: Mark 1:15 Ephesians 6:12 Galatians 4:4 Romans 8:15 Ephesians 1:7 Romans 12:2 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Galatians 3:25-26 Galatians 4:4 Ephesians 1:7 Galatians 5:24 Connect with Melanie Beerda: Website www.melaniebeerda.ca Insta: @melanie.beerda Facebook: @melanie.beerda Final encouragement: In the chaos of life's distractions and the flood of information, returning to the heart of the gospel — Jesus' love, sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life — is the anchor that sustains us. Dive deep into Scripture, trust in God's perfect timing, and foster a personal relationship with Christ. #repent #believe #gospel #biblestudy

  3. Jul 20

    Suffering in The Wilderness with Chris Price

    Meeting Christ in the Wilderness of Suffering: A Conversation on Faith, Hope, and Presence Explore how suffering is not a sign of God's absence but a profound space for encounter, growth, and dependence on Him. Melanie Beerda hosts Chris Price to discuss biblical perspectives on suffering, endurance, and community support, offering hope and practical insights rooted in Scripture and personal experience. This episode emphasizes the significance of community, biblical truths, and acknowledging the depth of human experience. It encourages believers to see suffering as a space where God's love and power are revealed and to walk alongside others with patience, presence, and prayer, trusting that hope and resurrection follow even the darkest valleys. In this episode: The significance of Christ's shared suffering and how through Him, we are not alone in our pain. Understanding suffering as an opportunity for deeper dependence on God's power and love. The importance of community, presence, patience, and perseverance in supporting those through hardship. Differentiating between healthy compassion and enabling harmful cycles of ongoing suffering. Lessons from Jesus' wilderness experience and its implications for our own trials. How including scripture, prayer, and community restores perspective during difficult times. Personal stories of grief, loss, and the joy that can coexist with sorrow. Practical ways to walk in biblical companionship, offering steadfast presence without imposing solutions. The significance of embracing valleys as spaces of deepening and spiritual growth. Resources & Links: Everyday Apologetics by multiple authors, including Chris Price  Man's Search for Meaning  Victor Frankel Lament for a Son - Nicholas Woltersdorf    Connect with Chris: The Way Church Vancouver    Connect with Melanie Website: melaniebeerda.ca Instagram: @melanie.beerda Facebook: @melanie.beerda

  4. Jul 13

    Meeting Jesus in the Wilderness: Claire Thornton's Story of Addiction, Surrender and Redemption

    Can God redeem even our darkest seasons? In this episode of Rekindled Faith, Claire Thornton shares her powerful testimony of addiction, recovery, and discovering the life-changing grace of Jesus Christ. From growing up in a Christian home to battling substance abuse, Claire opens up about how God met her in her brokenness and transformed her life through surrender. Whether you're struggling with addiction, walking alongside someone who is, or wondering if healing is possible, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and a reminder that no one is beyond God's redemption. In this episode, we discuss: Claire's journey into addiction and recovery Meeting Jesus in the midst of brokenness The power of surrender and God's grace Finding hope through grief and loss How to support a loved one battling addiction Why no one is beyond the reach of God's love If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to Rekindled Faith, like this video, and share it with someone who needs hope today.   Connect with Rekindled Faith: YouTube: @RekindledFaith Instagram: @RekindledFaith  Connect with Melanie: Website: www.melaniebeerda.ca Instagram: @Melanie.Beerda Facebook: @Melanie.Beerda

  5. Jul 6

    Searching for Truth: Wes Huff on the History and Authenticity of the Bible

    The Bible: History & Authenticity In this episode, Melanie welcomes Wes Huff, the Vice President of Apologetics Canada who shares his journey of faith, studies, and apologetics. Wes provides insightful answers to common questions about the reliability of the Bible and how Christians can navigate a skeptical world with love and truth. Whether you’re doubting, curious, or wanting to deepen your understanding of scripture, this conversation offers encouragement and practical guidance rooted in biblical conviction. *This interview is from 2024 on Rekindled Faith -- previously only available in audio but it is now with video on YouTube!! Main Topics: - Wes’s personal journey from sociology and detective aspirations to biblical apologetics - The historical reliability of the Bible and translation accuracy - Handling objections around the morality of Old Testament events - The importance of biblical translations and how verses were added historically - Navigating hostility and persecution with humility and love - How faith, even in imperfect humans, reflects Christ’s example of servant leadership   Connect with Apologetics Canada Apologetics Canada Website Instagram: @ApologeticsCanada YouTube: @ApologeticsCanada   Connect with Wesley Huff Website: wesleyhuff.com Instagram: @Wesley_Huff Youtube: Wes Huff Can I trust the Bible Series    Connect with Rekindled Faith Instagram: @RekindledFaith YouTube: @RekindledFaith   Connect with Melanie Website melaniebeerda.ca   Instagram: @MelanieBeerda

  6. Jun 29

    Embracing Disability in the Church with Greg Harris

    Embracing Disability in the Church | Presuming Competence, Belonging & the Body of Christ with Pastor Greg Harris    How can the Church become a place where people with disabilities are not just welcomed, but fully included, valued, and equipped to participate in the life of the body of Christ?    In this episode of Rekindled Faith, Melanie Beerda sits down with Pastor Greg Harris to discuss disability, discipleship, and what biblical inclusion looks like in the local church. Drawing from his experience as a father, pastor, and doctoral researcher, Greg shares how his understanding of disability has been shaped through raising a son with disabilities and studying the intersection of disability and discipleship.    Together, they explore the assumptions many of us make about cognitive ability, why we should presume competence when interacting with people with disabilities, and how churches can create spaces where every person is treated with dignity as an image-bearer of God. This conversation challenges listeners to rethink what it means to be the body of Christ and offers practical encouragement for building communities that reflect the heart of Jesus.    In This Episode: Greg's journey as a father of a child with disabilities  Presuming competence and respecting a person's internal life  How to engage meaningfully with people with disabilities  Why age-appropriate communication matters  Common misconceptions surrounding disability  What Scripture teaches about serving vulnerable people  The significance of 1 Corinthians 12 and the body of Christ  Creating churches where everyone can participate and belong  Embracing interruptions and diversity within worship gatherings  The work of the Lazarus Center and disability theology in Canada    About Greg Harris:  Greg joined the team at SouthRidge Fellowship Baptist Church in 2022 and became Lead Pastor in 2025. He has been married to Sarah since 2011, and together they have three children: Benjamin, Emily, and Oliver. Greg holds a Diploma in Biblical Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts from Columbia Bible College, a Master of Divinity from Northwest Baptist College and Seminary, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Practical Theology at McMaster Divinity College. His research focuses on the intersection of disability and discipleship in the local church.    Resource mentioned: The Lazarus Centre  Website: https://www.thelazaruscentre.org Instagram: @thelazaruscentre    Connect with Greg:  Instagram @gregharris7    Connect with Rekindled Faith:  Instagram: @rekindledfaith    Connect with Melanie:  Website: melaniebeerda.ca Instagram @melanie.beerda

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    Welcome to the Rekindled Faith Podcast

    Welcome to Season 5 of Rekindled Faith: The Wilderness. Have you ever felt distant from God, stuck in a season of waiting, or unsure of where He is leading you? Throughout Scripture, the wilderness is not a place of abandonment—it is a place of preparation, dependence, and transformation. This season, we'll explore how God meets us in seasons of uncertainty, isolation, and spiritual dryness, teaching us to trust Him more deeply and become firmly rooted in His Word. Through biblical teaching, honest conversations, and practical encouragement, you'll discover how the wilderness can become the very place where your faith grows strongest. Join us as we learn what it means to follow Christ faithfully and emerge from the wilderness with deeper roots, renewed hope, and a stronger foundation in Him.

  8. Jun 22

    Season 4 Finale: Looking Back, Looking Forward

    Join Melanie and Andi for the Season 4 finale of Rekindled Faith as they reflect on the conversations, lessons, and guests that shaped this season. From spiritual growth and prayer to evangelism, community, and trusting God through uncertainty, they share how these discussions impacted their own faith and the lives of listeners. In this special episode, Andi shares an exciting personal announcement, and together they celebrate God's faithfulness throughout their time hosting the podcast. Melanie also offers a preview of Season 5: The Wilderness—a season focused on finding God's presence and purpose in seasons of waiting, isolation, and uncertainty. In This Episode: • Highlights and lessons from Season 4 • How the podcast has impacted Melanie and Andi's faith • Encouraging listener stories and feedback • Andi's exciting life update • A look ahead to Season 5: The Wilderness Thank you for joining us this season. We pray these conversations have encouraged you to follow Christ more deeply and remain faithful in every season. Resources:  Book Melanie mentioned: "Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters" by Carmen Imes Connect with Rekindled Faith: Instagram: @RekindledFaith Connect with Andi: Instagram: @AndreaWallins Substack: @SacredlySourced Connect with Melanie: Instagram: @MelanieBeerda Facebook: @MelanieBeerda Website: MelanieBeerda.ca Substack: @MelanieBeerda

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Whether you’ve been wrestling with questions, facing doubt or simply uninspired -- Let’s dive into what it means to be authentic followers of Christ. This podcast is for those who know what it means to walk through the wilderness of isolation, those who have struggled with church hurt, and have been on the edge of Christianity ready to walk away. Join us as we discuss the hard questions of faith, digging into Biblical doctrine and choosing to overcome the pain that has separated us from God and his family. We will have interviews with scholars, theologians’, apologists’ and every-day-people who have experienced the pain of separation, and moved through the wilderness into a deeper and more fulfilling understanding of the God who calls us into relationship with Him.

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  • Creator
    Melanie Beerda
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Rekindled Faith

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