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Stephen J Bedard
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 15 พ.ย. 2011
I am a Canadian pastor and blogger. This channel is a place to discuss various aspects of the Christian faith, including apologetics, theology, ministry and disabilities. You can learn more about me at www.stephenjbedard.com.
A Beautiful Mess – My Journey Through Blogging, Podcasts, and Finding Focus
In this episode of Confessions of a Christian Blogger, I take a trip down memory lane to share how I got started in blogging and podcasting. From my first blog on Blogger to managing multiple niche sites on apologetics, leadership, disability ministry, and Christian history, I reflect on the successes, missteps, and lessons learned. Hear how my diverse interests led to a "beautiful mess" of content and why I'm rethinking my approach to bring it all under the banner of "Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life." Join me as I share my journey and plans for the future!
Visit me at:
www.stephenjbedard.com
www.historyofchristianitypodcast.com
www.disabilityandchurch.com
www.jesusmyththeory.com
Visit me at:
www.stephenjbedard.com
www.historyofchristianitypodcast.com
www.disabilityandchurch.com
www.jesusmyththeory.com
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Faithful Blogging: My Journey to Revitalize and Inspire
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In this episode, Stephen Bedard shares his journey as a faith-based blogger navigating the challenges of a rapidly changing blogging landscape. He reflects on his struggles with declining views, limited resources, and the difficulty of monetization, while committing to revitalizing his blog and sharing his experiences in real-time. This podcast offers an honest, Christian perspective on bloggin...
Spiritual Readiness
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In this video, I share my thoughts on Spiritual Readiness by Harold G. Koenig, Lindsay B. Carey, and Faten Al Zaben. You can purchase this through this Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/3VGn5dB Visit me at www.stephenjbedard.com
HOC 65 - The Cappadocian Fathers
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Among the highlights of the fourth century was a group of theologians, two brothers and a close friend. These were the Cappadocian Fathers, called that because they were from Cappadocia. They included Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, and Gregory of Nazianzus. This is their story. Recommended book: Three Wise Men from the East: The Cappadocian Fathers and the Struggle for Orthodoxy (amzn.to/4i...
Battle of the Atlantic by Ted Barris
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In this video, I share my thoughts on Battle of the Atlantic by Ted Barris. You can purchase this book at amzn.to/3ZvAy9A Visit me at www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar Follow me at x.com/WW2_Podcast
Six Reasons Why People Do Not Come to Church
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Six Reasons Why People Do Not Come to Church
Clarifications on My Rick Warren Heresy Video
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Clarifications on My Rick Warren Heresy Video
What Does Jesus Want? Part Seven: Building the Kingdom
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What Does Jesus Want? Part Seven: Building the Kingdom
The First Soldier: Hitler as Military Leader
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The First Soldier: Hitler as Military Leader
SWWP 10 - Japan and Italy at the Dawn of the Second World War
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SWWP 10 - Japan and Italy at the Dawn of the Second World War
What Does Jesus Want? Part Six: Growing as Disciples
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What Does Jesus Want? Part Six: Growing as Disciples
What Does Jesus Want? Part Five: Seek Justice
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What Does Jesus Want? Part Five: Seek Justice
Are There Limits on Loving Our Neighbour?
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Are There Limits on Loving Our Neighbour?
What Does Jesus Want? Part Four: Love One Another
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What Does Jesus Want? Part Four: Love One Another
What Does Jesus Want? Part Three: Love Our Neighbours
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What Does Jesus Want? Part Three: Love Our Neighbours
What Does Jesus Want? Part Two: Love God
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What Does Jesus Want? Part Two: Love God
SWW 9 - Hitler and Stalin: A Match Made in Hell
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SWW 9 - Hitler and Stalin: A Match Made in Hell
What Does Jesus Want? Part One: Follow Jesus
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What Does Jesus Want? Part One: Follow Jesus
SWWP 38 - Bombing Hitler's Hometown: A Conversation With Mike Croissant
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SWWP 38 - Bombing Hitler's Hometown: A Conversation With Mike Croissant
SWWP 37 - Hearts of Steel: A Conversation With Jim Carter
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SWWP 37 - Hearts of Steel: A Conversation With Jim Carter
John MacArthur and Ignorance About Mental Illness
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John MacArthur and Ignorance About Mental Illness
And why did the Christians destroy all the Mithras Temple and stuff them with garbage. It was not accepted that there was a religion that had all the religious wisdom of Christianity 500 years before Christ. This video was made by a fanatic Christian.
Am I understanding what you said correctly? You said the Rick Warren is a heretic because he helps the poor? Then you quoted scripture that supports helping the poor. Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are saying. Thank you,
You are misunderstanding it. See my video of clarification of this video that is linked in that video.
@StephenJBedardVideos okay, I saw the clarification video. I understand now.
"Legend" is not a viable option. Its right up there with Flat Earthism. You may as well say that option 4 is that Jesus was a time traveling rideo clown from the future who stole advanced healing technology and fled to the past. Making up random "what if" doesn't equate to a balid option.
I feel that the first reason you gave was poorly worded. Scripture encourages us to be charitable to the poor. But we must not perform our charitable acts as if our salvation depends on it because then we would be practicing a works based salvation.
Technically never happened on the 25rh of December...Just pagans who hijacked Jesus christ story and inserted it into their own beliefs....
Lukes census is fiction, in fact jesus' whole birth narrative is so sketchy in the 2 gospels
What can you tell me about Jesus’s so called failed return? I am referring to how he did not come back in the lifetime of his disciples. The Olivet discourse. Surly this generation will not taste death? I would love an answer.
I admit I am more into smoking meat...but I'll give a listen to both your podcast
Philo was from a wealthy family ,the distance from Alenxandria and Jesuralem 200 miles , you saying he would not care for the son of God for 40 days on earth and talked to 500 people at one time. It does matter if Philo was philosopher.
I think if its a liberal seminary for sure. But we just sent our kids to Bible college and their faith is stronger than ever. Now...had they went to a liberal seminary where everything was in question, then yes.
I, too, am a biblical scholar (MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary). I have never encountered a single ❤ that goes toward demonstrating the historicity of Jesus. You mention that you are aware of such. Please submit one FACT that I can consider.
Clever? Not clever. Wasted my time.
Wow.
Sorry mate, you're completely incorrect by saying you must not help the poor, feed the hungry, and support the sick. Here are some Bible verses that prove emphasizing the importance of helping the poor, feeding the hungry, and supporting the sick: 1. Proverbs 19:17 - “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” 2. Matthew 25:35-36, 40 - “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me… Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” 3. Isaiah 58:10 - “If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” 4. James 2:15-16 - “Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?” 5. Proverbs 22:9 - “The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” 6. Luke 3:11 - “John answered, ‘Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.’” 7. 1 John 3:17-18 - “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” These verses emphasize compassion, generosity, and the call to action in supporting those in need. You owe everyone an apology for the false teaching that you have made, because the crystal clear proof has just been given to you.
I can't imagine a Christian being sad that Trump won that election. The democrats tried to murder him 3 times. They used the courts to try and put him (they're political opponents in prison). They opened the borders for illegals to come in, and have brought the world to the edge of ww3. They're the war mongering fascists. Trump on the other hand stood up for the unborn. We'll see if he over turns Roe vs. Wade. At any rate, Trump can't do any worse than the Dems, and as a Christian, I'm 1000% sure Christians have less to worry about under a Trump presidency than a Harris presidency.
So a Christian (that is one not just in name only) is sad that Harris lost? That person might want to check what the bible says about when life starts, where liars go, her comments on Christians.
Christians are highly confused, I find. Any Christian who thinks life as a Christian will be easier under Harris is dreaming.
Amen.
Siegel’s book is definitely one I’ll avoid. Unmasking Autism (Devon Price, an actual Autistic) is incredibly relatable to my experience and also helped me understand other Autistics with higher/lower support needs-in addition to intersectionality of race, gender, etc. There’s citations and sources saturated throughout, and there’s some exercises, too, to figure out how to see and start to remove our masks. Genuinely a life changing book, and especially as a late-diagnosed person, it’s so refreshing that the focus of it is not on Autistic children and does not infantilize Autistic adults.
He was 10 when jesus was executed and from Egypt. I dont see why anyone would expect philo to mention Jesus
He was 10 when jesus was executed and from Egypt. I dont see why anyone would expect philo to mention Jesus
Emphasis on helping poor is traditionally known as social gospel. It attempts to christianise by social emphasis instead of preaching of the gospel
I don't REJECT the historicity of Jesus. I am not aware of a single _evidentiary fact_ that suggests the historicity of Jesus. That is not a "conspiracy." That is a FACT. If anyone is aware of any FACT that substantiates the historicity of Jesus, I am open (even excited) to consider it. If such is a fact, it will hold up to my skepticism and straightforward questions.
Nope.
Well 2 Thessalonians says that the MAN OF SIN is revealed; and the LAWLESS one will be revealed. The MAN OF SIN, the LAWLESS one is the ANTICHRIST. Before he can be revealed we are told here thatTWO things must happen;1) the FALLING AWAY comes first,v.3. 2nd) HE who NOW RESTRAINS him WILL DO SO until HE is taken out of the way,v.7. We know that THE ONE RESTRAINING him IS THE HOLY SPIRIT. The ANTICHRIST WILL be revealed at the BEGINING OF THE TRIBULATION. NOW IF the Holy Spirit is TAKEN OUT OF THE WAY at the BEGINNING of the TRIBULATION but the CHURCH(bride of Christ) is still HERE, well you throw away ur bibles because it says that when we recieve the FORGIVENESS of our SINS then we ARE SEALED UNTIL THE DAY OF REDEMPTION. NOW when the ANTICHRIST is revealed that IS NOT THE DAY REDEMPTION so if The church is HERE but the HOLY SPIRIT is not then EPHESIANS 4:30, and John 14:16 are lies and we can just throw OUR BIBLES AWAY. BUT WE KNOW God can not lie so this verse shows that the Rapture (catching away) of the CHURCH WILL BE AT THE BEGINING OF THE TRIBULATION. These verses are QUITE SELF EXPLANATORY. There is ONLY ONE WAY TO INTERPRET IT. So if you find ANY scripture that CONTRADICTS 2 Thessalonians 2 then PLEASE POST IT. Then I can throw my Bible away, return to the world because GOD IS NOT WHO HE SAID HE IS!!!!!! God bless y'all.
He praises the Pope ! He is part of the New Apostolic Reformation. He was on stage with the Pope.
Paul is the one changed Christianity and deviated from the true Bible and therefore we now have corrupt book.
Actually the biggest myth about autism is that it’s satanic
Well Stephen, this interview was an absolute pleasure to feast my ears on to be frank walker. I really enjoyed the calming tone you embraced as you kindly guided Mike through the interview process like an absolute champion of the game. as for mike I really do believe he is a massive inspiration to our great nation. His Book “Bombing Hitlers hometown” had me on the edge of my pendulum for the whole way through, as I eagerly read with sweat dripping through my palms, turning page after page without wanting to stop. As you said it very stressful 😂😂,excuse my use of the emoji, of course I do not usually dabble in such acts of this new generation but I feel that it was fitting for this remarkable coincidence. This is definitely my favourite podcast of your omnipresent podcast, as you and mike fondle each other fondly through the great words that come out of those lovely mouths, you two are definitely two incredibly intelligent specimens and we are truly blessed to have you present in this world in which we live in at the current state of affairs with Tracy Grimshaw and such. Of course I would love to dabble on about what I really enjoyed regarding the podcast but quite frankly the amount I would write would be an abomination to the nation! Have a great one fellas! Regards John
Gday Mike and Steven! Lovely to see you two very fit men on my screen delivering a very arousing speech! Stephan you again spoke so wonderfully and caused a rock to form in my undergarments! Mike here was an inspiration and delivered a backstory that brought a tear to the eye. I would be much ablidged to gobble your croissant and tear your pubes. I hope you both continue on your brilliant work and continue to work your magic! Go Gently, Sean Bryant
I don't think that Tolkien himself was racist, or that his works are themselves. However, I think that enough was left open that some ill-intentioned readers could have twisted it to suit their own racism
This makes no sense. Is this real?
There are 16 other savior stories thousand of yrs before the Jesus story with the same exact story, go Research it.
A few years back, the Bishop I was working with emphasized this to me. He said you can provide spiritual guidance but you’re not a counselor or a therapist. Much respect for those who put in the work and experience to become licensed therapists!
Coke & Pepsi… I’m proud to be Atheist
What a nice post. I wonder what motivated you to post it. I don't know what you do, but keep doing it! Cheers.
When the news about Ravi hit my circle of Christians, we were in silence for a while. I knew I had to wait to see what was to come of it all. I so believed in the work of RZIM, for years, I contributed by auto draw from bank account on meager salary as a single mother. When all the prices were laid out, I wasn’t shocked nor angry, but sad. Just sad. However, because of the RZIM debacle, I was forced to reconsider all the teachings I’ve received about God, Jesus and my relationship with the church at large. Two main points: 1) I have the same Spirit of God as any of highly esteemed teachers and preachers; therefore, if I spend time studying and ask, the HS will teach me as Yashua said he would. 2) if aforementioned is true, which I am convinced it is, then the days of wantonly sitting in front of a person with “higher credentials” are over. It doesn’t take genius to figure out those days are over by watching the countless ministers are being exposed of their sexual to evil criminal involvement that are beyond comprehension. I no longer give any money to the church - I give to people in need. It’s my conviction the Church at large as an organization needs to dismantle, and people need to support one another in need on personal basis - not through any organization bearing a Christian label. Wasn’t that the pattern in Acts?
But he wrote John 1:1 and later John plagiarized from him in to the Bible and make it look like it’s the word of god
Nice hair bro
People with an open mind, who are willing to listen, and not scream at the first hint of an idea they don't like.
I'd tell him please only send rich people who tithe. Then I'd fit right in with most churches.
Hi Stephen. I just found your channel from the Internet. I am now a new subscriber. Thank you for making the video. I have learned quite a lot.
Matthew 5:17-20 17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. Paul Pretty much says to forget the law. It was nailed to the cross. Which one is it? Should we follow Jesus or follow Paul? 🤷🏻♂️
??? He said don’t think he came to abolish because he came to fulfill. So he’s not trying to deny the law and the Bible says to obey the law as well. And that’s what Jesus would want you to do.
@@Makhizzy so, eating pork, not being circumcised, taking usury, would be an unchristian thing to do, correct?
@@RassBrass No actually. In the past that was the case I believe but Jesus died on the cross for us for multiple reasons, one of them being so we don’t have to do things like that anymore.
@@RassBrass I’m not sure about usury though, I’m uncertain of what that i.
@@Makhizzy says who? Paul? then you’re following Paul, not Jesus. 🤷🏻♂️
What about Horus brother?
that's halfway the point, it is a moral book in simplest words
Paul never says the snatching away of those who are live in Christ is a "secret." He says it is a "mystery." A biblical mystery in the NT is something not revealed in the Hebrew Bible for the first time in the New Testament - Ephesians 3:3-5; 9-10. Colossians 1:25-26. Altogether, there are eight divine mysteries and two Satanic mysteries. In 1 Corinthians 15:51, is one of those God-mysteries. Presupposing the rapture theory is 150-200 years old, which is false, the Lord Yeshua Christ mentioned it. First, John 14:1-3, "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." If there is no rapture, Yeshua has been building abiding places for His people, which when completed, He will come again and take them to where He is, for nothing! John 14:1-3 is a special coming of the Messiah for the purpose of delivering His people from the wrath to come which is the 70th week of Daniel or the Great Tribulation wrath. The rapture will happen before the 7-year tribulation begins. Matthew 24:42 "Watch, therefore, for you do not know what hour your LORD is Coming." Well, we KNOW when His Second Coming will happen! It will happen 2,520 days after Israel signs a 7-year Covenant of peace with the son of Satan or AntiChrist. Moreover, is will happen 1,260 days after the son of Satan commits the Abomination of Desolation in the Jewish Temple. But the Rapture is a date we do not know. That's why the Bride of Christ must be prepared for His Coming - Parable of the ten Virgins. The Bible talks about the wrath of God in two senses. The first sense is God's wrath against sin presently - Romans 1:18-19. As believers, we are delivered from God's wrath against sin. The Book of Revelation uses THE WRATH TO COME from chapters 6-18. There are seven feasts of Israel in the Biblical Jewish calendar. They're separated into two seasons. The first is in the spring cycle, which contains the first four. They are within 50 days of each other. These are fulfilled by the FIRST COMING OF MESSIAH. PASSOVER - Fulfilled by the Death of Messiah FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD - Fulfilled by the offering of His sinless blood. FEAST OF FIRST-FRUITS - Fulfilled by His Resurrection FEAST OF WEEKS OR PENTECOST - Fulfilled by the birth of a new entity, the church; the body of the Messiah. **********FOUR MONTH BREAK********** The last three come within 15 days of each other and are fulfilled in the prophetic program of the future. FEAST OF TRUMPETS - Will be fulfilled by the Rapture DAY OF ATONEMENT - Fulfilled by the great tribulation FEAST OF TABERNACLES - fulfilled by the Messianic Kingdom The feast of trumpets is next! 1 Thess. 4:13-17; 1 Cor. 15:50-58. THE RESURRECTION In Revelation, chapters 6:9-11 and 7:9-17, describe people in heaven (souls) who were slain by the son of Satan. Their souls were there, clothed in white robes and they were holding palm branches. So your soul can wear and hold things. Not only that, their souls spoke and sang and stood before the throne of GOD. These are not resurrected people! Their bodies aren't resurrected until Revelation 20:4-6. The church, however, was already there and participated in the Marriage Supper of the Lamb in Revelation 19:11-21. In the first 10 verses, John describes events in heaven BEFORE THE ACTUAL SECOND COMING. It describes the Marriage Ceremony between THE LAMB MESSIAH and His Bride, the church! The homegoing of the Bride and the Second Coming cannot be the same event! Furthermore, the Bride just didn't arrive in Heaven because she is dressed in pure white Lenin, which is interpreted to represent the righteous acts of the saints. This means by this point of time, all believers in the Body of the Messiah stood before Him giving an account of how they served Him since they first believed. As a result, they've all been rewarded. All wood, hay, and stubble have been purged out! So the church has been in heaven long enough to go through the Judgment Seat of Christ! Amen!
Wow ! One of the best and most thorough explanations I’ve seen. I often comment with bits and pieces of your comment, but you gave us all a very descriptive and joyful illustration of the wonderful things we’ve set our eyes on our Lord Jesus for.
@@didiwin3 Thank you, my brother! May God bless you and let's all keep learning "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh."
as an atheist leftist i can appreciate when religious people prioritize their faith over their personal politics, as most religions actually align with leftism and liberalism quite well
Is that why alot of conservatives are religious?
For the precious few who actually want the truth...Bruxy is not leading or organizing churches. Nor has he ever abused anyone! He is legally innocent. He has been deeply humbled and broken by the affair that happened 12 years ago. His wife has forgiven him and so has God. My husband and I have opened a small church in our home to support him and his wife. He refuses to take leadership. We have encouraged him to write and share what God is doing in his life as he grieves through this dark journey, his sorrow has blessed us. Its so hard to hear false stories and speculation when you know the truth. Those of us who have experienced Gods grace on our lives will never judge... Bruxy and Nina are a very precious couple who have shown me Jesus like no one else!
I went to Bruxy's church. It WAS Bruxy's church. He was stealing from the glory of God.
God bless you
Yeah man! I have nothing to say. NOTHING, GOOD JOB!!! 👏👏👏