The Cloverdale Baptist Podcast
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Conversations about Christianity and culture. Hosted by Pastor Rob Godard.
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Mar 10, 2023
Revelation: A Call to First-Love Devotion
As the world becomes more and more corrupt, the topic of the end times has become increasingly popular. In light of the second coming, how does the book of Revelation tell us were to live and how can we avoid getting caught up in the different interpretations of the texts?
Watch our sermon series on Revelation:
www.cloverdalebaptist.ca/Revelation
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Feb 24, 2023
5 Lessons from Our Missions Trip (w/ Lori Godard)
Pastor Rob and his wife Lori were recently invited to speak at a conference in the Middle East where they equipped and supported Christians who face intense persecution for their faith.
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Feb 10, 2023
Marriage According to the Scriptures
How do we put Gods purpose for marriage on display in a world that has completely distorted this divine union between a man and a woman?
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Jan 27, 2023
Shaping the Worldview of Our Youth & Young Adults (w/ Thomas Calamunce & Mitchell Janzen)
We live in a world that wants to shape the worldview of our youth and young adults, telling them who they are and made to be. How can we help them stay true to the biblical worldview and not cave in to cultural beliefs?
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Jan 13, 2023
Pastor Rob's Favorite Books of 2022
Pastor Rob challenges us to read and grow in the knowledge of God this year, starting with the most important book, His Word. Here he shares the top five books he read in 2022, along with some honorable mentions:
1. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
2. Gospel Wakefulness by Jared Wilson
3. Above All J. D. Greear
4. Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ by John Piper
5. Keep in Step with the Spirit by J. I. Packer
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Dec 30, 2022
Be Encouraged: God Is At Work
As we start a new year, Pastor Rob takes a moment to reflect on the ways God has used our church to impact millions of lives around the globe through various ministries in the last few decades and encourages us to respond with a passion to serve Him and be used by Him.
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Dec 16, 2022
Q&A: Are Christmas Traditions a Distraction?
Christmas is one of the most important celebrations for Christians. And yet it is so easy to miss its real meaning when so many cultural traditions keep us busy and distracted during the season.
This episode is part of our ongoing Q&A podcast series. Submit your questions at info@cloverdalebaptist.ca and we will answer them in future episodes.
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Dec 2, 2022
The History and Benefits of Advent (w/ Johnny Markin)
What is Advent and why is it celebrated every Christmas? Our worship director Johnny Markin joined us once again to share some of its history and symbolism, and explain how we can benefit from this age-long tradition.
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Nov 18, 2022
Q&A: Engaging in Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual warfare is a reality that Christians face every day, but how do we avoid falling for silly myths and engage in battle with a biblical perspective?
This episode is part of our ongoing Q&A podcast series. Submit your questions at info@cloverdalebaptist.ca and we will answer them in future episodes.
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Nov 4, 2022
40 Years of Ministry in a Muslim Country (w/ Tony)
Several decades ago, Cloverdale Baptist Church sent a missionary couple to a Muslim country. Today one of them is joining us to share how God has been working through their radio ministry to bring the gospel to thousands of Muslims, equipping them to persevere through deadly persecution for their faith.
Please join us in praying for our brothers and sisters who are facing persecution around the world.
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Oct 21, 2022
Q&A: Is Belief in Genesis 1-11 Essential?
Is belief in a literal Genesis 1-11 essential for Christians? If not, can we believe that we are products of evolution where death has always been around? These are some of the questions from our listeners that we interacted with on this weeks episode.
Send us your questions at info@cloverdalebaptist.ca and well answer them in future episodes!
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Oct 7, 2022
Q&A: Why Do We Trust and Preach the Bible?
In this weeks episode, were starting a new Q&A series where Pastor Rob will be answering some great questions submitted by our listeners. Our overarching theme for our first Q&A is the authority and importance of the Biblewhy do we trust and preach the Bible?
Send us your questions at info@cloverdalebaptist.ca and we will answer them in future episodes!
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Sep 23, 2022
At-Home Discipleship (w/ Dwight Stephen)
Dwight Stephen recently came on staff at Cloverdale Baptist Church as the Pastor of Families with a Focus on Children. He is passionate about training and equipping parents to disciple their children at home and in this weeks podcast episode, Pastor Dwight shared with us the top 3 priorities families must have to effectively disciple kids at home.
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Sep 9, 2022
Mission Possible: Understanding the Times
How do we seek to understand the times and respond to issues biblically rather than culturally? In this episode, Pastor Rob reflects on Hebrews 12:1-3, a passage that encourages us to remain loyal to Gods Word and His church in a world where it can be exhausting and difficult to do so.
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Aug 26, 2022
Mission Possible: Hope in a Hopeless World
Does Christianity actually work when things are difficult in our lives and the world? Pastor Rob shares an encouraging message of the immovable hope we have in Jesus and reminds us to lay aside the worldly distractions that weigh us down.
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Aug 12, 2022
Our Global Impact on Children's Lives (w/ Jack Eggar)
Jack Eggar, former president of AWANA and founder of the Global Childrens Network, joined Pastor Rob (a director of the GCN) to tell us about the Malachi Kids program, a worldwide ministry born at Cloverdale Baptist Church where pastors are equipped to lead and train parents to become spiritual leaders. In turn, parents become spiritual trainers of their children in their homes.
Learn more: www.globalchildrensnetwork.org
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Jul 29, 2022
How We Plan Our Worship Services (w/ Johnny Markin)
Our Worship Director, Johnny Markin breaks down the biblical structure of worship services and what goes on behind the scenes when planning Christ-centred and God-exalting services at Cloverdale Baptist Church. Johnny holds a Doctor of Worship Studies degree and has led worship ministries in churches in the UK and Canada for more than 2 decades. Over the years, he has written and recorded several albums of original music.
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Jul 15, 2022
Reflections on the Value and Dignity of Human Life
A timely devotional from Pastor Rob Godard on why God and His children value human life from womb to tomb. "For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." (Psalm 139:13-14)
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Jul 1, 2022
Developing a Culture of Evangelism (w/ Ray Dueck)
Ray Dueck is the pastor of Care & Outreach at CBC and in this episode he shares a few practical steps to live on mission for the Gospel.
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Jun 17, 2022
Bill C-4: Its Dangers and Our Response (w/ Jonathan Griffiths)
The Canadian government recently passed Bill C-4 in order to outlaw Conversion Therapy, a practice that has been defined in very broad terms. Last week, Pastor Rob was joined by Pastor Jonathan Griffiths, a fellow member of the TGC Canada council, to discuss how this bill affects the Canadian church and believers and how we are to respond in light of the biblical truths.
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Jun 3, 2022
Leadership: 5 Steps to Accomplish a Mission (w/ Lee Wiebe)
Our guest Lee Wiebe walks us through 5 steps to accomplish a mission, whether you are a leader or simply want to make a change in your life. Lee has several years of leadership experience in the industry as the former Vice President of an international company as well as in our church, where he currently serves as the chair of Elders.
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May 20, 2022
Knowing Sin (w/ Mark Jones)
Fellow pastor and author Mark Jones gives us a glimpse into his recent book, Knowing Sin, where he defines what sin is and why we should deal with each sin specifically.
This episode will be accompanied with a giveaway to win a signed copy of Mark Jones Knowing Christ or Knowing Sin. To participate, visit cloverdalebaptist.ca/Podcasts
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May 6, 2022
Impacting Children for a Lifetime with Jesus (w/ Robyn Dueck)
Children matter to Cloverdale Baptist Church because they matter to Jesus. Robyn Dueck has decades of experience in serving children, developing programs that have impacted thousands of lives throughout the years. In this episode, Robyn shares her passion and priorities for Children's Ministry and the parents' role to disciple their children at home.
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Apr 22, 2022
How to Be a Healthy Church (w/ Steve Bray)
Mile One Mission director and friend from Newfoundland, Steve Bray, joined Pastor Rob Godard to discuss some of the challenges they faced in the last couple years and shared their desire for the church to flourish in a post-pandemic world.
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Apr 8, 2022
Preparing for Holy Week (w/ Johnny Markin)
Pastor Rob Godard and Worship Director Johnny Markin discuss the importance and centrality of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
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