Posts by Ryan McCurdy
Ep. 159: Sexuality. Identity. Hospitality. Food. | Pt. 1
When someone asks you who you are, how do you answer? Joining the indoubt Podcast this week is the author of ‘The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert,’ Rosaria Butterfield. You’ll hear about her life-changing story, the power of an invitation, and ways to overcome your own struggle of identity.
Read MoreEp. 158: Make Your Faith Stand Out
“What if Christians became known not for how LIKE the world they have become, but for how UNLIKE the world they have become through love and good deeds?” That’s only one of the sentences from Scott Sauls’ newest book, ‘Irresistible Faith,’ but it’s the core of it altogether, and Scott joins this week to give some insight on how we can stand out in our faith.
Read MoreEp. 157: Is Assisted Suicide Okay? Stephanie Gray Pt. 2
In a culture that is hyper-focused on control and independence, the argument today is that people want to ‘die with dignity,’ rather than admit to and accept the help to continue living. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Stephanie Gray to continue to conversation on life. and take a look at end-of-life and the issue of medically assisted suicide.
Read MoreEp. 156: (Pro-)Life Is Beautiful – Stephanie Gray Pt. 1
In this week’s episode, indoubt talks with Stephanie Gray about abortion and Ryan asks the questions that surround the issue. Ryan and Stephanie get to the heart of the external and internal factors that play a huge part in a decision to abort, and she gives some advice on how you can help someone that you know who is considering abortion.
Read MoreEp. 155: Barry Slauenwhite – Money, Mission & Compassion
In this week’s episode, indoubt speaks with Barry Slauenwhite, and he and Ryan discuss his new book, Strategic Compassion. Many of us often think that money is the solution to ‘fix’ poverty, but Ryan and Barry take a look at the holistic approach that Compassion Canada focuses on. The call of this episode in particular is to have you really stop and think and be strategic in your own personal fight against poverty.
Read MoreEp. 154: Christmas Time is Here with Dr. John Neufeld
In this week’s episode, Ryan has the opportunity to talk with Canadian Bible Teacher, Dr. John Neufeld, about the need to recognize the focus which should be on the true narrative of Christmas – the coming of Christ to fulfill the prophecy of redemption. Ryan and Dr. John also discuss the origins of Christmas and why most of us find ourselves celebrating on December 25th.
Read MoreEp. 153: Scribe Music
indoubt has the privilege of speaking with Canadian rapper and hip-hop artist, Scribe Music, who takes the opportunity to represent God through the songs he writes, raps and sings. In this episode, you can find out the personal story behind Scribe’s favourite song and also, what motivates him to write for Jesus.
Read MoreEp. 152: Life, In Community with Jon Hawes
In this week’s episode, Ryan welcomes special guest Jon Hawes. Ryan and Jon take the time to discuss the importance of community, the challenges that accompany it, but also the opportunity for connection and growth.
Read MoreEp. 151: Feeling or Living? with Jeremy King
This week, special guest Jeremy King returns to indoubt and helps us to look at how easy it is to live from moment to moment with God. Ryan and Jeremy discuss the importance of spiritual rhythms and disciplines which help us navigate daily relationship with the Lord so that those encounters with God can happen all the time.
Read MoreEp. 150: The Gospel on Campus with Kelly Manire
This week on the podcast, we have Kelly Manire. He shares how telling his story and encouraging others to do the same has helped his campus ministry. Ryan and Kelly discuss where young adults are placing their focus and how to make an impact in the lives of those in the community.
Read MoreEp. 149: Truth, Teaching & Jeremy King
There is a call to hold onto truth – to hold onto God and to not compromise. It’s easy to get swept up by today’s culture and the desire to feel relevant versus the call that Christians have to live differently and distinctly. This week, Ryan sits down with Jeremy King, the young adult pastor at CLA in Langley, BC, and one of Ryan’s good friends. The two of them look back on their friendship and share how it began as well as the parallels in their lives as young adult pastors. In their conversation, they address the struggle and the need that young adults, and people in general, have in searching for answers in today’s society. They also discuss how they engage culture as teachers, the need to acknowledge and allow tensions, and the reoccurring interactions of those who are searching, longing, and finding truth in Jesus.
Read MoreEp. 148: Adding to the Conversation – Marijuana, Science and Creationism
On this week’s episode, we listen to a conversation between Dr. Mark Ward, Dr. John Neufeld, and Ben Lowell. They continue the dialogue on the issue of marijuana legalization and touch on purpose and motivations. The three also look at the conflicts between recreational and medicinal usage, whether practical or not. The second half of the conversation digs into the existence of God and the realities of science in today’s culture. Towards the end, the topic of creationism also enters the conversation and they discuss the areas that we cannot compromise on as Christians, the areas where there’s room for disagreement, and the fact that the truth cannot be suppressed.
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