Refined in the Badlands

Aaron Visser and Joshua Chretien
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We aim to bring Scriptural truth to light and refine hearts by tackling theology, church practice, and societal issues from a biblical worldview.

  1. Apr 14

    The Valley of Prayer

    Prayer is so crucial to the Christian life, but many times we don't know where to begin. What is prayer, really? How should we pray? What difference does it make? In this episode, we look at all these questions and more to close out the first season of Refined in the Badlands.

    1h 21m

  2. Mar 10

    Don't Desert the Fear of God

    We're familiar with some popular verses, like "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," but do we understand what this fear actually is? Sometimes we dismiss it, sometimes we soften it, and sometimes we just misunderstand it. In this episode, we look at how the Bible speaks of both a good and a bad fear of God, and how we can live in light of this.

    1h 29m

  3. Feb 24

    Church Membership's Dusty Bones

    The church is essential to the Christian life. Maybe you already believe that, but have you wondered what difference it makes whether you regularly attend or are a member? In this episode we make the case for why membership is critical for both a functioning church and a healthy spiritual life.

    1h 11m

  4. Feb 10

    Worship's Empty Cisterns

    Music is essential in the life in the church, but does it really matter who wrote the lyrics? It's easily agreed upon that we should only sing truth, but how does association play into our song selection? In this episode, we grapple with a question our own church has begun to tackle: what does the Bible have to say about who we partner with, including in our singing? We work out an answer to this along with exposing the deceptiveness of prolific worship ministries like Elevation, Hillsong, and Bethel.

    1h 39m

  5. Jan 27

    Hell or the Holy City

    It's a new year, but the same questions are burning in people's hearts, and Hell is one topic that never stops causing a stir. Though emotionally, this can be a difficult topic, it is one the Bible doesn't shy away from. So what are we to make of things like universalism or annihilation? Is eternal punishment fair? How important is this to the Gospel? We answer all these questions and more in our first episode of 2026.

    1h 37m

  6. 12/16/2025

    Christmas: Holy or Holey Tradition?

    Along with the snow, eggnog, and music that begins this time of year, there also comes an uptick in claims that Christmas is pagan and that we should not celebrate it. How should we navigate such concerns or rumours? In this episode, we briefly look at the background of various Christmas traditions and discuss a Christian way to approach this holiday.

    1h 2m

  7. 12/02/2025

    Are We Also Among the Prophets?

    As Christians, we believe in miracles, but do we believe in them for today? Or is that even the right question? In the popular and passionate discussion around spiritual gifts, one might think we're arguing over whether the Holy Spirit still does anything these days, but that is not the case. In this episode, we dive into the debate between cessationism and continuationism, and aim to demonstrate God's glorious purpose in both the distribution of gifts and the temporal nature of signs.

    2h 14m

  8. 11/18/2025

    Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Dry

    Any worthwhile pursuit takes discipline, and godliness is no different. As Christians, we know that we are supposed to live like Jesus, but how do we get there? Through the training grounds of spiritual disciplines. In this episode, we broach this often neglected and misunderstood topic to bring clarity and encouragement.

    2h 28m
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We aim to bring Scriptural truth to light and refine hearts by tackling theology, church practice, and societal issues from a biblical worldview.

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  • Creator
    Aaron Visser and Joshua Chretien
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aaron Visser and Joshua Chretien
  • Show Website
    Refined in the Badlands