
The Arena
The Arena podcast aims to discuss and debate current events and issues through the lens of the Gospel with the goal being that our listeners will be challenged and edified.
Episodes
61 episodes
What Is A Man
*NOT EDITED* Due to some technical issues, this episode is not edited. You will witness just how much our editor Jason Hofer does for us. We all heard of Matt Walsh's "What is a woman." Well, we decided to take ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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45:21

Is Alpha Wrong?
For decades Alpha has been a household name in churches across Canada. Is everything Alpha says and does good? Are there some concerns we should be aware of? This is the topic we discuss on today's episode of The Arena.
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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49:08

Should Alberta Separate?
Canada has voted. The liberal party led by Prime Minister Mark Carney has been elected. If you check X or Facebook you will see a many calling for the province of Alberta to separate. Matt and Bryce (Joe is missing this episod...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:04:49

Dealing With Church Hurt
Today's episode is a difficult one. Many of us are acquainted with church hurt, whether it is from leadership or another member. How can we walk through this hurt in a biblical way? How can we honor the Lord while we navigate this h...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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45:15

Covid - 5 Years Later
Covid, that was weird huh?! On today's episode Matt, Bryce and Joe take a look back on Covid. What did we learn about ourselves? Government? Ecclesiology? All this on today's episode of The Arena.
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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58:40

Lent: Is It Biblical
On this episode of The Arena Matt, Bryce and Joe discuss whether or not the practice of lent is biblical? Is this something we should practice? What exactly are we doing when we participate in lent?Also, Bryce's math was way off, 'lent' ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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43:20

Should I Care About Politics?
On this episode of The Arena Matt, Bryce, and Joe discuss how "in the know" Christians should be when it comes to politics! Can we bury our heads in the sand? Should I be so into politics that I don't watch anything else? How does Scripture hel...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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54:46

My Yoga Pants
On today's episode Matt, Joe and Bryce dig deep on how believers should handle things like yoga, horoscopes, meditation and more. Should these things be practiced or avoided?
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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48:29

Help, My Christianeze Is Showing
On today's episode of The Arena Podcast we tackle statements that Christians make. "Asking Jesus into your heart", "God helps those who help themselves" and more.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:00:47

Fallen Heroes
In light of the Steven Lawson fallout, Matt, Joe, and Bryce walk through how to handle the disappointment that comes when our heroes fall. Should we even have heroes?
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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50:52

Alberta Reformer
In this episode we interview the Executive Director of Alberta Reformer, an initiative aimed at helping believers live out their faith in the public sphere.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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52:08

My Crown Is Bigger
Are there rewards in heaven? If so, does that mean we will be upset if we have less than others? How do we understand the idea of "storing up treasures in heaven?" Matt, Joe and Bryce discuss this on today's episode of The Arena!
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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42:09

Make America Christian Again
On today's episode Matt, Joe and Bryce do their best to unpack the topic of Christian Nationalism. With a key election happening in less than a week we figured now would be a good time to work through this new(ish) topic.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:02:57

Is Thine Translation Good - eth?
On today's episode of The Arena Matt, Joe and Bryce discuss various translations. Are they all good? Which ones are preferred? Why are they different? Which one is our favorite?
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:03:35

We Came From What?!?
On today's episode Matt, Joe and Bryce discuss evolution and creation. Is it important? What about theistic evolution? Is a literal 6-day creation viewpoint important? All this on today's episode of The Arena.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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46:11

I Can't Forgive
Welcome back to a new season of The Arena Podcast! Matt, Bryce, and Joe kickoff a new season by discussing the statement, "I can't forgive if they don't ask for forgiveness." What are the depths of forgiveness we must go to? How does reco...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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53:48

Good Question Kid
Bonus Episode Alert!! On this mid-summer episode Matt and Bryce tackle questions provided by kids in our AWANA ministry. A lot of thought provoking questions, specifically around Genesis 1-3!
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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42:30

Standing Out
On today's episode we interview soon to be Pastor Joe Johal. He has recently worked in secular the secular work force so we decided to interview him about how to live a holy life in the midst of a work place that continues to push against...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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55:22

Help! My Kid Listens To Taylor Swift
On today's episode of The Arena Matt and Bryce tackle how to parent teens and the media they allow into their minds. What do we do with Taylor Swift? Hunger Games? Harry Potter? Are all these evil? We tackle this topic on today's episode ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:01:01

Are You My Mom
On today's episode Matt and Bryce discuss alternatives offered to those who cannot have biological children. IVF? Adoption? Surrogacy? What are the God honoring options available? Matt shares a bit of their own story in this journey as we...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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45:10

Went To Heaven On A Cable Car
On today's episode we look at 'heavenly tourism'. Have people gone to heaven and come back to tell us about it? How should we think through these things biblically?
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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43:09

You've Got Q's - We've Got A's
Our apologies for the delay in getting this episode out. Today we've got our Question and Answer episode. On today's episode we answer questions about the 'Asbury Revival' - a year later; Rebaptism; the saying 'God Told Me' and Poli...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:06:13

Be Healed! ... Or Not...
On today's episode Matt & Bryce discuss the differences between Cessationism and Continuism. Are the sign gifts still being used in the church today or have those ceased?
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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53:55

Jesus & Bohemian Rhapsody
On today's episode Matt and Bryce discuss the use of secular music in churches and Christian schools. Is this a good way to draw in the non-believers? Are we being 'all things to all people' by using this music? We discuss this topic on t...
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50:53

Ben, Tucker And Jordan Walk Into A Church
On today's episode of The Arena, Matt and Bryce discuss the influence of Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, and Jordan Peterson on the church. Why is it that we're drawn to these voices? Is their influence perhaps negative? We discuss this and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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53:53
