Best Steven R Martins Podcasts (2025)

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Heralds of the Kingdom | Rev. Steven R. Martins 48:13

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Founding Director of the Cántaro Institute, Rev. Steven R. Martins, delivers a stirring message on the Church's role as an ambassador of Christ's Kingdom. Slides: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/spaces/urn%3Aaaid%3Asc%3AVA6C2%3A95d6977c-e655-4f67-ae5f-bad184c14ab4 For more information about the Cántaro Institute, visit https://www.cantaroinstitute.o…

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Leaving God Behind | Dr. Michael Wagner 37:19

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Dr. Michael Wagner lectures on how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ushered in a legal revolution in Canada that deliberately undermined Canada's explicit Christian heritage. For more information about the Cántaro Institute, visit https://www.cantaroinstitute.org. The total or partial reproduction of this resource is prohibited by any me…

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The Blueprints for Building Mere Christianity | Rev. Doug Wilson 52:31

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Pastor Doug Wilson argues that the Gospel-centred movement had too small a circumference. Christ is the centre of all things! For more information about the Cántaro Institute, visit https://www.cantaroinstitute.org. Follow the Cántaro Institute X: http://twitter.com/cantaroinst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantaroinstitute/ Facebook: https:…

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Week 42: Announcement on the Horizon 13:29

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: This week’s Confederation Report announces the forthcoming Paideia Study Center, explains the meaning of paideia, and touches on federal election rumours. Opening Words (00:00-00:35) Part I: Exciting News on the Horizon (00:35–05:24)…

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Early Narratives: Jean de Brébeuf—Missionary Zeal and Martyrdom 14:05

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This special episode of The Confederation Report, part of the “Early Narratives” sub-series, is made possible by the generous supporters of the Cántaro Institute. The early decades of the seventeenth century saw the dawning of a new era in Europe’s encounter with the Americas. Colonies were being planted, fur-trading companies established, and king…

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Week 40: First Nations and the Tower of Babel ft. Nathaniel Jeanson 1:06:21

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In this week’s episode of The Confederation Report, Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson—Harvard-trained biologist and author of They Had Names—to discuss his groundbreaking research on the genetic and historical roots of North America’s Indigenous peoples. From the Tower of Babel to the First Nations of Canada, Jeanson challenges…

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Week 39: In Memoriam of Charlie Kirk 18:50

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: On the morning of September 10, 2025, a thirty-one-year-old American conservative Christian arrived at the University of Utah to take part in a public debate. He was a husband and father of two young children, known for living unasha…

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Week 38: A Scriptural View of Nationhood ft. Doug Wilson 43:06

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In this conversation of The Confederation Report with Doug Wilson, we probe the theme of Christ and Government—clarifying common caricatures while outlining a distinctly Christian vision for national life under Christ’s lordship. We consider how Scripture defines a nation and distinguishes it from empire, how God’s providence orders the rise and fa…

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Early Narratives: Samuel de Champlain—For the New World 12:18

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This special episode of The Confederation Report, part of the “Early Narratives” sub-series, is made possible by the generous supporters of the Cántaro Institute. Long before Quebec crowned the cliffs of the St. Lawrence, there was Samuel de Champlain—explorer, cartographer, soldier, diplomat, colonizer, and believer. He was no mere agent of empire…

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Week 36: An Economic State of the Nation ft. Jonathan Wellum 47:26

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In this week’s episode of The Confederation Report, host Steven R. Martins is joined by Jonathan Wellum—CEO and CIO of RockLinc Investment Partners and a seasoned voice in Canada’s financial world—for an in-depth look at the state of our nation’s economy. From debt and deficits to housing, jobs, and trade tensions with the United States, Wellum hel…

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Week 35: Revisiting Paganism and its Resurgence 16:19

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: Canada’s pagan resurgence cannot be dismissed as mere immigration, for beneath the surface lies the deeper task before the church—to proclaim Christ’s lordship over all of life, remain faithful in our small corners, and recover a dis…

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Week 34: Biblically Responsible Investing ft. Robert Netzly 59:33

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The Confederation Report returns this week with a timely and challenging conversation on Biblically Responsible Investing: On Wall Street as It Is in Heaven. Host Steven Martins is joined by Robert Netzly, CEO and Founder of Inspire Investing and author of the forthcoming book with Canon Press, to discuss how Christians can align their financial st…

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Early Narratives: Jacques Cartier—Where Men Begin 11:49

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This special episode of The Confederation Report, part of the “Early Narratives” sub-series, is made possible by the generous supporters of the Cántaro Institute. Jacques Cartier (1491–1557), born in Saint-Malo, France, rose from obscurity to lead three daring voyages that opened the St. Lawrence River to France and laid the groundwork for what wou…

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Week 32: The Pagan Resurgence 17:44

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: On August 3rd, 2025, the tallest idol of Lord Ram in North America was unveiled at the Hindu Heritage Center in Mississauga, Ontario. This towering 51-foot statue now stands as a physical symbol of the Hindu religious worldview. Open…

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Week 31: Freedom Under Fire 12:30

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: Religious liberty in Canada survives only when the faithful—and a few brave leaders—refuse to bow to intimidation or bureaucratic overreach. The church should take courage from this, but it should also take note: if we don’t fight to…

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Early Narratives: John Cabot—Explorer Between Worlds 13:45

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This special episode of The Confederation Report, part of the “Early Narratives” sub-series, is made possible by the generous supporters of the Cántaro Institute. John Cabot (c. 1450 –c. 1499), born Giovanni Caboto in Venice, was a merchant and visionary whose ambition carried him from the Mediterranean world to the cold, uncharted waters of the No…

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Week 29: Traditional Values are Signs of What?! 12:51

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: When tradition is treated as extremism and truth is rebranded as hate, it's clear the cultural ground has shifted—and Christians must not. Intro (00:00-00:29) Part I: What's Wrong with Traditional Values? (00:29-03:21) In today’s Can…

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Week 28: Prehistoric or Noahic? 14:50

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Excerpt: Buried in Manitoba, a newly discovered armoured fish fossil has more to say about Noah and the Flood than Darwin and his theory of evolution. Intro (00:00-00:34) Part I: An Armoured Fish Fossil in Manitoba (00:31-3:07) The recent dis…

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Week 27: The Vision of our Nation's Fathers 16:57

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Intro (00:00-00:34) Part I: The Confederation of Canada (00:34-05:25) The true vision of Confederation was the forging of a Christian nation—deliberately united under God, grounded in biblical truth, ordered liberty, and the providential call…

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Week 26: The Question of Self-Defence 13:54

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Canada to Increase Defence Spending (0:05-3:56) After decades of neglect, Canada is making a historic shift by committing to spend 5% of its GDP on national defence by 2035 in response to growing global threats and international press…

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Week 25: Secularism is Not Without Teeth 14:21

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Secularism is Growing (0:05-5:00) While Canada outwardly maintains a veneer of religious pluralism, recent developments—especially in Quebec—reveal an aggressive shift toward secularism that increasingly marginalizes public expression…

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Week 24: Israel is at War 16:17

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Israel, the Gaza Strip, and Iran (0:05-6:25) Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Canada has witnessed a surge of pro-Palestinian protests marked by troubling rhetoric, prompting deeper questions about national identity, …

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Week 23: Reminiscing about the Maple Leafs 14:37

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Once a Fan, Always a Fan? (0:05-4:33) A lifetime of loyalty, dashed hopes, and cultural disillusionment—all of it came flooding back as the Toronto Maple Leafs collapsed yet again, reminding me why I stopped watching in the first plac…

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Why Do We Make? | Ryan Lauterio 1:27:16

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In his lecture "Why Do We Make?" (recorded in February 2025 Richmond Virginia) Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology explores the theological, philosophical, and practical foundations of human creativity through a deeply biblical lens. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he emphasizes that making is not merely …

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Week 22: The King of Canada 18:56

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: A Historic Address (0:05-5:16) Canada’s recent Throne Speech by King Charles III powerfully affirmed the nation’s constitutional monarchy, biblical foundations, and enduring sovereignty—highlighting both the Crown’s unifying role and …

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06. Always Ready (1 Pet. 3:15) 5:15

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In this episode of Life & Worldview, S. R. Martins encourages listeners to always be ready to share the hope of the gospel with others (1 Peter 3:15). Are you ready? Follow the Cantaro Institute: X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroinstitute.org. For books on worldview, philosophy and theology, go to cantaroinstitu…

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Imagination Lost Q&A | Ryan Lauterio 1:02:18

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In this Q&A session following his lecture Imagination Lost: How the Arts Can Help Us Recover Our Imaginations for the World God Created, Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute invites listeners to further explore how imagination—when shaped by Scripture and redeemed in Christ—can become a powerful tool for perceiving truth, creating beauty, and parti…

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Archive: Dialogue: What Is the Good Society? 2:00:32

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The dialogue titled "What Is the Good Society?" features a thought-provoking discussion among Christian apologist Dr. Andy Bannister, Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally, and secular humanist Justin Trottier. In this event, each speaker presents their vision of an ideal society, drawing from their respective religious and philosophical perspectives. The…

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Archive: The Classical Debate: Jay Smith vs. Dr. Shabir Ally 2:34:20

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The classical debate between Christian apologist Jay Smith and Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally focuses on the question, “Which is the Word of God—the Bible or the Qur’an?” Jay Smith critiques the Qur’an’s claim to divine origin by challenging its eternality, early compilation, and textual preservation, while Shabir Ally defends the Qur’an using five…

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Imagination Lost | Ryan Lauterio 50:48

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In this thought-provoking lecture delivered in Richmond, Virginia, in December 2023, Ryan Lauterio of The Maker Institute explores the profound relationship between art and faith. Challenging the modern tendency to view art as a secular or autonomous endeavor, Lauterio contends that art cannot be rightly understood apart from faith, nor can it be d…

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Week 21: An Archaeopteryx of a Problem 17:19

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Evolution, Creation, and the Chicago Archaeopteryx (0:05-6:48) A visit to the Royal Tyrrell Museum highlights the stark contrast between evolutionary claims and the biblical account of creation, with recent fossil discoveries further …

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Week 20: Evangelicalism in Canada 13:46

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Evangelicalism in Canada (0:05-6:21) Evangelicalism in Canada has moved from cultural prominence to the margins, yet remains resilient and quietly reforming in the face of secularism, with hopeful signs of gospel growth across the nat…

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Week 19: To Mars, the Stars, and Beyond 20:03

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: To Mars and the Stars (0:05-6:39) Elon Musk’s dream of colonizing Mars ignores mankind’s true problem—sin—offering false hope through technology, while only Christ’s redeeming work can secure our future in God’s kingdom. Part II: Who'…

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The Triumph of the Kingdom of God | Rev. Steven R. Martins 41:58

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In a world where the kingdom of darkness rages against Christ and His church—through cultural mockery, unjust laws, and spiritual rebellion—we take heart knowing that Christ is already enthroned, the strong man is bound, and His Kingdom is advancing until every enemy is defeated. As Institute founder Rev. Steven R. Martins explains at the Go & Teac…

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Week 18: A New Chapter in Canadian History 13:43

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Story of the Polls (0:05-3:36) Mark Carney remains Canada’s Prime Minister after the Liberals secure another minority government, facing both new political challenges and a narrowing window to deliver on key issues. Part II: Have …

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Special Episode: "Standing On Guard for Thee" with Dr. Michael Wagner 17:58

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In this special edition of The Confederation Report, Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. Michael Wagner, independent researcher and author of Canada: Standing on Guard for Thee, to discuss the historical and ongoing role of Christian political influence in Canada. Originally published nearly two decades ago and now republished by the Cántaro Insti…

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Week 16: Netflix, Narnia, and Meryl Streep? 16:30

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Netflix and the Potential Gender-Swapping of Aslan (0:05-3:25) Netflix’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation, directed by Greta Gerwig, is facing backlash over fears of progressive revisionism, especially after reports that Meryl…

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Week 15: Charitable Status and Religion 16:35

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Potential Removal of Charitable Status (0:05-4:29) As Canada approaches its pivotal April 28 election, a growing grassroots concern emerges over a federal proposal to revoke charitable status for religious organizations—signaling …

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Week 14: The Megiddo Mosaic 13:58

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Discovery of the Mosaic (0:05-4:12) The Megiddo Mosaic, believed to be the oldest known Christian prayer hall from the early third century, has been temporarily moved from Israel to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, where…

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Week 13: The Fall of Hudson's Bay Company 14:25

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Financial Troubles for Company that Pre-dates Canada (0:05-2:35) Hudson’s Bay Company faces insolvency with nearly $1 billion in debt, blaming retail struggles and past real estate shifts. Part II: Liquidation and Disappearance (2:37-…

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Week 12: Canada's 24th Prime Minister 21:07

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Canada's New Prime Minister (0:05-9:18) Mark Carney’s appointment as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister marks a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape, as his globalist, interventionist approach faces immediate challenges in …

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Week 11: Islam, Secularism, and Life is Religion 21:01

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Meaningfully Engaging with Islam (0:05-6:38) The Global Imams Council’s call for religion to remain separate from the public square contradicts historical reality, as Islam has historically functioned as both a religious and governing…

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Week 10: The Delta Plane Crash, Our Frailty, and Eternity 15:03

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Delta Flight That Crashed at Toronto Pearson (0:05-3:10) A Delta CRJ900 with 80 passengers from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson on February 17, flipping and catching fire. Eighteen were injured, three critically. Pearson wa…

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Week 9: Wesley Huff, Joe Rogan, and the Bible 13:18

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: The Rise of Canadian Apologetics (0:27-3:19) Wesley Huff’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience sparked a massive public surge of interest in Christianity as he engaged Rogan with historical evidence for Scripture while prompting se…

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Week 8: Quebec, Pipelines, and the Green Idol 12:38

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Bloc’s Opposition to Pipelines (0:28-3:04) Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet reaffirmed his opposition to reviving the Energy East pipeline and LNG projects, arguing they don’t benefit Quebec, while critics highlight the pr…

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Week 7: Digital ID, China, and 1984 13:12

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Digital ID, Currency, and Liberty (0:30-3:05) Canada claims its digital ID is voluntary, but critics fear privacy risks and eventual mandatory use. Part II: Taking Notes from China? (3:09-6:25) Canadians fear digital ID could evolve i…

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Week 6: Tariffs, Trump & Trudeau 11:51

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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview. Part I: Tariffs, Trump & Trudeau (0:30-3:20) Trump paused tariffs for 30 days as Canada pledged tougher border security and anti-drug measures, but future pressure remains. Part II: Trade, Sovereignty, and Justice (3:23-9:00) Canada’s trade s…

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Ecclesiastes: Injustice & Oppression | Rev. Steven R. Martins 30:56

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 4:1-3, which speaks about the injustice and oppression we witness in our fallen world, and the hope we have in God to bring judgment and restoration. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more inform…

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Ecclesiastes: Mortality | Rev. Steven R. Martins 31:25

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:18-22, which highlights human mortality and the shared fate of humans and animals, emphasizing life's fleeting nature. It encourages finding joy in daily tasks, fostering humility before God, and gratitude for present blessings…

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The Principle of Sola Scriptura | Dr. David Robinson 55:42

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In this lecture, Dr. David Robinson of Westminster Chapel delves into the Reformational principle of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), examining its profound roots within the historic Protestant Reformation and its enduring significance. By exploring the theological and historical context in which Sola Scriptura emerged as a central tenet of the Re…