Episodes

  • Summer at SDBC

    Summer at SDBC
    Jul 17 2024

    Summer is here! With our guest, Kaitlyn Parker, we explore the beauty of the summer season and let you in on what summer looks like at our church; especially for our staff. Summer tends to be a season of exciting activities, rest, vacation, and preparation, but here in Vancouver, we also have the privilege of some glorious weather and beautiful nature all around us. Take some time to enjoy this episode while enjoying the beauty of God's creation all around you!

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    54 mins
  • Kaitlyn and Mary's Immerse Journey

    Kaitlyn and Mary's Immerse Journey
    May 2 2024

    We are blessed with some highly competent and godly leaders in our church family, and Kaitlyn and Mary are excellent young leaders that serve our church so faithfully. In this episode, Kaitlyn and Mary invite us into their journey in the Immerse program, which is a theologically robust, cutting-edge leadership development program for Christian leaders. Moreover, they share their joys of serving our church family and honestly discuss the real challenges that they faced in the last few years. We are also given a glimpse of what their new roles as Director of SDBC Kids and Director of Community Life entail. Take a listen to hear how God has been using these two amazing women for his glory!
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    49 mins
  • Let's Talk Education

    Let's Talk Education
    Jul 12 2023
    In this episode, we discuss the importance of education in our culture and host two guests who are teachers that teach in different contexts. With Ashley and Suzanne as our guests, we get an inside look on what it's like to be a teacher in today's classrooms and even explore how new technologies and trends are shaping the world of education today. We also discuss how following Jesus faithfully allows our teachers to serve our community more effectively. Join us for this engaging conversation about education and remember to pray for our teachers!
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    56 mins
  • Remembering Dr. Tim Keller

    Remembering Dr. Tim Keller
    Jun 4 2023
    Dr. Timothy J. Keller leaves an incredible legacy of faith and effective gospel proclamation through his numerous sermons, books, articles, and other materials, but the way in which he lived for Christ is perhaps the most inspirational part of his legacy. In this episode, Paul and Mary are joined by Pastor Jayson Oldham as they reflect on Dr. Keller's impact on their lives and ministries. Hebrews 13:7 encourages us to "Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith." We are thankful to have had an awesome example of faith.
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    41 mins
  • Let's Talk Anxiety

    Let's Talk Anxiety
    May 26 2023
    Anxiety impacts so many people's lives in today's culture. Whether it's at the workplace, in your home, or in other relationship contexts, you probably have experienced the challenges of anxiety yourself or perhaps you've walked alongside someone struggling with anxiety. In this episode, we want to get curious about anxiety, and in order to do that, we've enlisted the help of a clinical counsellor, Chelsea Conron, who practices professional counselling locally. Join us in an honest and vulnerable conversation about anxiety. We even dive into a biblically appropriate response to anxiety and other mental health challenges. This is an episode you don't want to miss.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Understanding Shame/Honour Culture in the Bible

    Understanding Shame/Honour Culture in the Bible
    May 14 2023
    Why do we need to understand shame/honour culture in order to appreciate the cultural context of the bible? In this episode, Mary and Paul discuss the importance of understanding the shame/honour worldview for every bible reader. If you want to fully engage with Paul and Mary's discussion here, it might be helpful for you to also watch the sermon that Paul preached on "Real Shame and Honour," which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuOEPOrUe5g&t=2199s
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    53 mins
  • Why Is It So Important to Belong to a Christian Community?

    Why Is It So Important to Belong to a Christian Community?
    May 4 2023
    In this episode, Mary and Paul discuss the importance of Christian community. Hebrews 10:24-25 teaches us to not neglect gathering with other Christ-followers and urges us to invest in Christian community. Our hosts also share about their recent trip to Nanaimo to participate in a Fellowship Pacific convention called, "Impact." Mary and Paul express their appreciation and love for the Fellowship family and how our staff practiced investing in Christian community by connecting with other Christ-followers.
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    51 mins
  • Drafting the Best Animated Films of All Time

    Drafting the Best Animated Films of All Time
    Apr 25 2023
    In this follow-up episode to our "Can You Find Biblical Themes in the Animated Film Encanto?" episode, Mary, Paul, and Kaitlyn draft the best animated films of all time. This is a fun episode. Please vote for your favourite "team" on our Instagram (@Southdelta) to let us know whose list you resonated with the most.
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    21 mins