Focal Point

Ep. 17: Education Starts With the Parents

In this episode, Chris talks about the biblical basis for parental responsibility in educating their children. Even when assisted by the school, parents do not abdicate their responsibility for education, but share it with the school's teachers. 

Ep. 16 - Interview with Dr. Julian Vanderpol

In this episode, Chris interviews Dr. Julian Vanderpol, a Christian physician, on the development of COVID, its spread, and the pros and cons of the COVID vaccine, and more! 

Ep. 15 - He descended into hell

In this episode of Focal Point, Chris goes over the context of the history of the Apostle's Creed and focuses most of his commentary on the phrase "He descended into hell". What did the original authors mean when they added this difficult phrase? 

Ep. 14 - Interview with Editor of Christ's Psalms Our Psalms

In this episode, Chris interviews the editor of Christ's Psalms Our Psalms, and asks him what it was like writing the devotional and study resources, what he thinks on exclusive psalm singing, and more. Of particular interest may be why the editor chose Christ's Psalms Our Psalms as the title for the projects. Enjoy!

Ep. 13 - Authority and Autonomy

In this episode, Chris outlines the problems that are arising with the autonomous mindset, and how we are not meant to have authority over ourselves. God is our maker, and we cannot escape that. All authority is Christ's and we may to be deceived as Eve was, in believing that we shall be like God. Chris applies this promise of the lie autonomy to current political scenarios in Canada today.

Ep. 12 - Interview with Dr. Van Dam

In this episode, Chris interviews Dr. C Van Dam, and asks him about his book, The Work of the Deacon. They cover many topics, such as the role of the deacon in the church, deaconesses as originally understood, and the importance of visits made by the deacons as they serve in the ministry of mercy.  

Ep. 11 - Interview with Arnold Veirson

In this episode of Focal Point, Chris talks with the Member of Parliament for Peace River-Westlock, Alberta, Arnold Viersen. They discuss the expansion of Canada's euthanasia laws, and the potential consequences of the government's proposed ban on conversion therapy. An engaging and insightful conversation that will help Christians from all countries grapple with these relevant and contemporary issues.

Ep. 10 - Ready, Reset... Wait!

In this episode of Focal Point, Chris explores what is meant by "The Great Reset", and explains why it's something Christians should prepare for, but not be anxious about. 

Ep. 9 - Part 2 of the interview with Jojo Ruba

In this episode of Focal Point, host Chris deBoer continues his discussion with Jojo Ruba, Executive Director of Faith Beyond Belief. In this part of their discussion, they discuss broader Christianity's response to the challenges of LGBTQ issues in the church. They also critically discuss Christian organizations and movements like the Reformation Project that embrace and endorse the practice of homosexuality. 

Ep. 8 - Part 1 of the interview with Jojo Ruba

In this episode (Part 1 of 2) of Focal Point, Chris deBoer interviews Jojo Ruba, Executive Director of the organization 'Faith Beyond Belief'. This engaging discussion focuses on same sex sexual attraction and the Christian response. Jojo Ruba shares his own struggle with this temptation and encourages us not to identify Christians by their temptations but by belonging to Christ.