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Ep. 344: Why Christians Should Marry Christians w/ Matt Boga

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1 hour 4 minutes | Monday, 25 September 2023
We’ve often heard it said that it is important to be evenly yoked. That Christians should marry other Christians - but why? Is this a recommendation from worried parents, or a biblical mandate that we should follow? What about dating a non believer? What about living with your significant other before marriage? Join host Andrew Marcus as he connects with pastor Matt Boga from Reality Church in Stockton California as they unpack what the Bible says and how we ought to navigate dating and marriage in the midst of what today’s culture declares acceptable. 
57 minutes | Monday, 18 September 2023
It is very difficult to read through your Bible and not hold to the reality that God is meticulously sovereign over all things. When we truly grasp this truth, our lives are forever changed! We begin to see God in the big things as well as all the little details. Randomly bumping into someone at the mall ends up being clearly orchestrated by God and not random at all! Join host Andrew Marcus as we start season 2 of THE INDOUBT SHOW with Dr. John Neufeld from Back to the Bible Canada as we unpack God’s providence, what that means, and how this theology can transform our lives and provide us ...
1 hour 26 minutes | Monday, 11 September 2023
Last week we walked through some of the incredible conversations we’ve had in season 1 and some of the skits we’ve enjoyed recording! Join host Andrew Marcus as he walks through part 2 of the BEST moments from season 1!
1 hour 8 minutes | Monday, 4 September 2023
Last week we talked about the importance of looking back and remembering God’s faithfulness. As we conclude season 1, we are doing just that!  Join host Andrew Marcus as he takes us through part 1 of some of his favourite moments, conversations and funny skits from season 1!
1 hour 18 minutes | Monday, 28 August 2023
A lot of people today assume old things are unnecessary. Outdated technologies become obsolete, but the same is not true for church history! Some Christians only read the “New” Testament and say the “Old” Testament is irrelevant to them. This is false for so many reasons! Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with author Simonetta Car and Emma and Lucas, a few of the hosts from the Kids Talk Church History Podcast, as they unpack the significance of looking back throughout church history. The reality is, the cultural moment we find ourselves in isn’t new, and so looking back to learn fr...
54 minutes | Monday, 21 August 2023
“Deconstruction” is another buzz word that is becoming more and more popular amongst Christians. The reality is, this is not a new concept, it has been happening for a long time. Once we grow up, start living on our own, getting married and start making our own decisions, we begin to question all we’ve already based our lives on from our upbringing. We begin to question it all. Join host Andrew Marcus as he sits down with church planter and pastor of Every Nation at the Surrey SFU campus Matt Johnson as they unpack deconstruction, its dangers and what our firm foundation must be throughout ...
1 hour 13 minutes | Monday, 14 August 2023
A.I. continues to take the world by storm. Chat GPT and other technologies continue to bring connectivity to our world and resources to help with our day to day lives. Are there any risks to diving into all these technologies? Are all A.I. tools good resources or are some of them potentially harmful? What A.I. do we embrace and what A.I. should we avoid? Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with Jon Morrison, author and owner/lead marketing consultant at Get Clear as they unpack the risks and benefits of A.I. technology.
58 minutes | Monday, 7 August 2023
Often times when we hear the word “persecution” we automatically think of places where Christians are being stoned, tortured, imprisoned and even put to death. Christians around the world rejoice in their suffering as they stand on God’s Word and they are willing to sacrifice their lives in order to faithfully spread the Gospel. What about in today’s culture? Are we going through degrees of persecution without even being aware? What does it look like for Christians today in North America? Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with author and founder of Apologetics Canada Andy Steiger as...
51 minutes | Monday, 31 July 2023
Alright so it’s summer. The sun’s out and it’s hot! The temptation to wear “breathable” clothes to stay cool continues to be on the forefront of all of our minds - so there’s no better time than now to unpack biblical modesty! What does the Bible say about what we should and should not wear? What is biblical modesty? Head coverings? Can women wear pants? Join our host Andrew Marcus as he sits down with his wife Michelle Marcus to unpack what the Bible teaches us and how can we live it out in the midst of today’s culture!
1 hour 5 minutes | Monday, 24 July 2023
Yoga is a discipline that many have incorporated into their routines, focusing on its physical benefits while overlooking its spiritual risks. As Christians, should we be so quick to push aside the spiritual risks? Is yoga something that can be safely practiced by Christian believers? The answer might surprise you! Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with Dr. Chris Berg to conclude our four-week series on Spiritual Things with the discussion of yoga, its roots, what it was originally designed to do and the danger of partaking in its practices.
1 hour 16 minutes | Monday, 17 July 2023
The new age movement can sometimes look obvious, and sometimes it subtly creeps into our lives and church communities undetected. For years we’ve seen the presence of horoscopes, astrology, crystal balls and many other practices that are extremely harmful. Did you know that the enneagram also fits in this category? There are many similarities between astrology and the enneagram which has been a very subtle but powerful movement within the church. Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with ex astrologer Marcia Montenegro to unpack all things new age including how the enneagram has made t...
53 minutes | Monday, 10 July 2023
Manifesting is becoming a more and more popular spiritual practice that many people are dabbling with these days. The reality is, it’s unbiblical. We can’t manifest our lives. What is manifesting? How is it infiltrating the church? Are there similarities between manifesting and the name it and claim it theology that we find in the prosperity movement? Join host Andrew Marcus as he continues our series on SPIRITUAL THINGS with special guest Jen Pollock Michel as they unpack manifesting and why it is dangerous to engage with its practices.
1 hour 2 minutes | Monday, 3 July 2023
The Enneagram is a movement that has taken the church by storm. It is becoming more and more popular as many Christian leaders are adopting its teaching and incorporating its theology from the pulpit. There are many Christian Enneagram books being published today with tips on how we can incorporate the enneagram with our marriages, church leadership and basically Christian living. The question is: are you aware of its origins? Do we really understand what we are dabbling with? Is it safe for believers to engage with it? Join host Andrew Marcus as he dives deep with Dr. Chris Berg to unpack ...
1 hour 6 minutes | Monday, 26 June 2023
We don’t have to look far to realize that Christians today are exiles in a hostile culture. What’s right is declared wrong and what’s wrong is not only good, but celebrated and encouraged. Every day, we see opportunities to compromise and put the truths of Scripture aside. Whether it is earthly wealth and health, temptations to give in to sin, our fears or our apathy. As believers we are called to obey God, and obeying God takes us down a different path. Rather than compromise, we are called to stand firm on the Word of God and to share that truth with those God places in our spheres of inf...
1 hour 19 minutes | Monday, 19 June 2023
Toxic masculinity. These are buzz words in today’s culture. News articles with headlines that say, “Why Can’t We Hate Men?” And “Are Men Necessary?” And don’t forget the trending hashtag #killallmen. How did this happen? How on earth did we get here? Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends some time with Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey as she unpacks her new book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. This is a big topic in today’s culture and so it is critical for us as believers to understand the truths of Scripture when it comes to masculinity and the signific...
56 minutes | Monday, 12 June 2023
The Word of God is the most life-giving book ever written. It is living and active, filled with truth, insight, hope and wisdom on how we ought to live our lives in light of all that Christ has done for us. In John chapter 4, we see the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. There are so many elements to unpack in this story, and The Well, a women’s ministry based in Canada, is helping women of all ages dive deep into the story and unpack the truths found in it and how it applies to us today. Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with Malissa MacWilliams and Nicole Martens,...
1 hour 3 minutes | Monday, 5 June 2023
It is an unfortunate reality that the prosperity gospel is prospering. Many people in the pews fall in love with the message that tells them the more you give, the more you get. Prosperity preachers continue to take passages of Scripture out of context to tickle the ears of their listeners into thinking that they can be healthy and wealthy when they financially sow seeds of faith to their ministries. We’ve looked long and hard throughout the Bible, and we just can’t seem to find any evidence of this teaching. Join host Andrew Marcus with his pastor and dear friend Brent Smith as they talk t...
1 hour 5 minutes | Monday, 29 May 2023
The statistics are not pretty. Pornography continues to be a big problem and it seems like the ages of people struggling with porn addiction decreases as the percentage of users increase. There is hope! It’s not all doom and gloom. Join host Andrew Marcus as he connects with Shawn Bonneteau from Deep Clean, an incredible ministry that offers one on one coaching, group coaching and a wide variety of resources to help those addicted break FREE! Jump into their conversation as they unpack the reality that there is hope for freedom. Freedom exists. You may not think there’s a way out, but there...
60 minutes | Monday, 22 May 2023
Anxiety, depression, panic attacks… these are just some of the topics that have become common language shared among many young people today as they describe their current mental and emotional state. If you are wrestling with any of these, you are not alone! Mental health issues continue to rise and many counsellors are fully booked with no room for new patients. It’s a real problem that we need to address. Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with registered Psychologist Dr. Rami Nader as they unpack mental health issues and practical tools we can use to help us deal with life’s every ...
49 minutes | Monday, 15 May 2023
Have you ever felt a prompting on your heart to do something for God that seemed a bit outrageous? The reality is, the more we spend time in prayer and fellowship with God, the more we are able to distinguish His voice, and the more we hear Him, the more we are able to be used by Him for His glory. Being on mission starts with a heart hungry for God, His Word and a life of prayer. Join host Andrew Marcus on this very special Mother’s Day episode where he sits with his mom Margo Marcus to talk about her mother’s journey, the story of the obedience of a simple missionary named Mabel Dean, and...
50 minutes | Monday, 8 May 2023
In today’s world, loving your neighbour seems impossible since no one can actually afford a home. What does it mean to love our neighbours well? Does it go beyond the person next door? What does it look like to be hospitable and create a welcoming environment when we live in a tiny dorm room? Join host Andrew Marcus with Liberty University student Santiago Frank as they discuss the reality that loving our neighbours and being hospitable have nothing to do with owning a home or having a place to welcome people in, as they walk through his latest article on The Gospel Coalition called, “Young...
50 minutes | Monday, 8 May 2023
In today’s world, loving your neighbour seems impossible since no one can actually afford a home. What does it mean to love our neighbours well? Does it go beyond the person next door? What does it look like to be hospitable and create a welcoming environment when we live in a tiny dorm room? Join host Andrew Marcus with Liberty University student Santiago Frank as they discuss the reality that loving our neighbours and being hospitable have nothing to do with owning a home or having a place to welcome people in as they walk through his latest article on The Gospal Coalition called, “Young ...
1 hour 9 minutes | Monday, 1 May 2023
Ok, so what is transhumanism? I mean every time we type it out we see the red squiggly lines underneath the word like we’ve made a typo. Well, transhumanism is a real thing, and its ideology is growing fast. Artificial Intelligence? ChatGPT? Brain chips? Gene modification? Are these things actually happening? This is not a science fiction book. It’s only a matter of time before those red squiggly lines will be removed from the term and it will be the new normal. But what is transhumanism? Is there a danger for believers to engage with it? Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends some time with ...
57 minutes | Monday, 24 April 2023
Cancel Culture is all the rage these days. And we don’t use the term rage lightly. People have lost the sense of patience and grace with one another. It’s evident that if you say something against culture, you will immediately be excommunicated. The Bible talks about something similar as believers are called to avoid certain people. Join host Andrew Marcus as he connects with David Schuman, pastor at Exilic Church in Manhattan as they unpack the reality that 2023 will be a challenging year for believers, and how believers are called to stand firm on the truth and possibly avoid certain peop...
57 minutes | Monday, 17 April 2023
If you haven’t heard of the food pyramid, google it. In essence, it is a diagram that helps identify the healthy foods we should be eating and the unhealthy foods that we should be eating in moderation. Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with Brett McCracken from The Gospel Coalition as they discuss his latest book The Wisdom Pyramid. No it’s not a pyramid scheme. Enjoy the interview as they discuss the dangers of the social media world and also some of it’s benefits as we try to tackle what a healthy spiritual diet looks like in today’s technologically advanced world where we are bo...
1 hour 14 minutes | Monday, 10 April 2023
In today’s culture, many young people are terrified of commitment. Marriage is too overwhelming. And don’t even mention the idea of kids. Young married couples have many fears in the thought of having children. Aren’t they too expensive? What if we simply can’t afford it? What if I fail as a parent? The reality is, many of us have had challenging upbringings or genuine reasons to be concerned, but we believe God is bigger than your biggest fears. Join host Andrew Marcus with founders of The Union Movement Bryan and Bonnie Pue as they unpack all things marriage and children!  
1 hour 4 minutes | Monday, 3 April 2023
In the Western world, we celebrate Christmas far more than we celebrate Easter. Did you know that less than 5% of the Gospel accounts talk about the birth and 1/3 talks about Passion week? It seems like we’ve got it all backwards. Join host Andrew Marcus as he sits with Dr. John Neufeld from Back To The Bible Canada as they walk through all that took place during passion week and listen in as they unpack the dangers of western culture’s diminishing emphasis on the most life-changing moment that has ever taken place in history. 
54 minutes | Monday, 27 March 2023
There has been a quote floating around for many years that says, “Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.” This quote has been shared by many Christians with good intentions, but there are some problems with it. The main problem is this: it’s just not biblical. Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends some time with author and pastor Matt Smethurst as they discuss 5 tools to help you become evangelism ready and how it is absolutely crucial to use words! Tune in and learn how we can better prepare ourselves to share our faith boldly and confidently!
49 minutes | Monday, 20 March 2023
LOL! In case you don’t know what that means, it stands for “Laugh Out Loud!” Join Andrew Marcus as he sits with Phil Callaway from Laugh Again to talk about the importance of laughter, and how true joy in Christ changes everything in your life! Just because Phil is a humorist doesn’t mean his life has always been easy. We sit with Phil and talk about some of the challenges he’s gone through and how having an attitude of gratitude is essential to getting through those challenges!
49 minutes | Monday, 13 March 2023
A big debate about the Bible is that it is just a story. That it is basically writings that only contain symbolism or allegorical writings. Were Adam and Eve real people? Or are they just a symbol of humanity? What about Noah and the ark? Did Jonah really live in the belly of a fish for three days before God made the fish puke him out? Don’t even get started on the book of Revelation!! Join Andrew Marcus with pastor Brent Smith from Riverside Calvary Chapel as they unpack how the Scriptures can be trusted as absolute truth.
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Ep. 344: Why Christians Should Marry Christians w/ Matt Boga
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