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Our Father, who art in Heaven, are these prayers worth my time? This week on the AC Podcast, we delve into the practice and privilege of communing with God through prayer. This episode is inspired by a listener's email asking: "Do our prayers affect things? Should we pray for specific outcomes? Does praying for someone's healing make a difference? If prayer influences events, what are the qualifiers? If God answers 'small' prayers, shouldn't He also answer the 'big' ones?"Join Troy, Andy, and Wes as they explore these profound questions and share their thoughts on the power and purpose of prayer.

Ready to step into the spotlight? The stage has always been a place of both glory and danger, where public opinion, fame, fortune, and even risk come into play. It's been said that the stage is the most dangerous place for a human heart. But how do we navigate this challenging arena with grace and wisdom?This week on our podcast, join Troy, Steve, and special guest Max Chadwick, AC's talented filmmaker, as they delve into the art of navigating opportunity, voice, and platform with the gentleness and timing exemplified by Jesus. 

Is there one true God in three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? Is Jesus truly God and truly Man? Can God make a mistake?The answers to these basic questions of the Christian faith seem straightforward enough to many Christians. Yet, there are also many who profess to be Christians who are not sure. What is the current status of theological beliefs among Christians in Canada? Andy had a chance to sit down with his good friend Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett from Cardus to talk about the recent study they completed on this question. Listen in on their conversation as they talk about the findings and the trends we are seeing.

Carl Lentz is the former lead pastor from Hillsong New York. Along with pastoring one of the most notable churches in the world he was also well-known for being the spiritual advisor to celebrities like Justin Bieber. However, in 2020, the leadership at Hillsong let Lentz go on the grounds of a very public and messy moral failing. Recently, Lentz and his wife have come forward in their podcast "Lights On" to discuss things. On this week's podcast, Troy, Andy, and Wes got together to talk about the Lentz conversation and discuss the topic of reconciliation in light of leadership failing and the overall message of the gospel.

We're excited to bring you part two of Wes and Steve's discussion on alleged Bible contradictions. This week, they tackle intriguing questions like: What time was Jesus crucified? Did Luke make an error with the census? And how much did King David pay Araunah the Jebusite for his sacrifice? 

The Annual G-7 Summit just took place in Italy, where world delegates discussed many pressing issues. Among them, the response from first-time attendee Pope Francis has sparked renewed conversation about dehumanization. The pope urged fellow leaders to take a firm stand on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence, warning against the dangers of blurred ethical lines. In this week's episode of the AC podcast, Troy, Andy, and Steve explore the significance of shifting from a "culture of comfort" to a "culture of encounter," in response to Christ's call for community