Allister Murphy reflects on the flooding in British Columbia and how its impact makes him consider eternity. For everyone the question of eternity is one we either embrace, avoid, or struggle with. In His parable about the rich man and Lazarus,...

Allister Murphy looks at the crucifixion of Christ through the eyes of someone who happens to be in Jerusalem for the Passover. There are many questions as to why this is taking place and a reflection on who Jesus claimed to be. The answer is p...

Allister Murphy Reads through Ezra 9 and shares his observations and commentary on what is being said in this passage.

Allister Murphy share the story of Mephibosheth and his relationship with King David. Found in the book of 2 Samuel, this is a story of hope, redemption and love. It is also an invitation to join the King at His table.

Based on the passage in Ephesians 5:1-21, Wendell Martens talks about challenges in todays church and how they were addresses by Paul during his letter to the church in Ephesus. 

Is how we talk about love really an expression of hate? Our desire for everyone to feel loved has changed how love is expressed. Initiatives such as DEI are far more destructive and hateful than we are asked to believe.What is the church...

The church seems to want to be seen as cooperating and supportive of social initiatives championed by many different faith communities. But is this a good thing or does it erode our witness and taint the love we are trying to show?

Who are you to judge me? Only God can judge me!When Jesus told His followers "Do not judge." in Matthew 7:1 was he telling us that any moral statements on our part would be a sin? As a cultural shorthand to self-ingratiation is the comm...

Our final part of the series on General and Special Revelation, this podcast talks about how we view dreams, prophetic words, and mysticism as revelation of God in todays church.

Why do we hate? Is it nature or nurture? Is hate a choice? The doctrine or Total Depravity has taken us away from the Biblical response to hate and give a false sense of our responsibility in how we respond to hate.

Do you have a choice? Has God already decided if you're coming up or going down? In the book of Romans this idea is explored in chapter 9, and it is a very debated and misunderstood piece of Scripture. The church has been split between two oppo...

The Magi are interesting visitors to the birth of a Jewish boy in a small town like Bethlehem. I have often felt like they don't fit in the narrative and only Matthew includes them in the story. So why are they there? Is there something we are ...

If you have ever said, or heard someone say, "I could never worship a god who..." then this episode is for you. God is often accused of being evil and malevolent, wiping out whole cultures and societies. But is this the God of the Bible? I thin...

Have you ever wondered what the Bible means when it talks about the fear of God? Isn't God a God of love? This month's podcast looks at what this phrase means, how it has been misunderstood, and how it applies to all who consider themselves to ...

Is the New Testament Church also the new covenant church? If so, are we required to abandon the old covenant? These questions define how you understand and apply scripture. True complicity in the new covenant comes through understanding the old...

Teleios Talk is pleased to bring you "Finding Identity" with our host Wendell Martens. Based on Matthew 18:15-35, this presentation talks about abuse, identity, and forgiveness among believers.

Does the Bible forbid the celebration of holiday's? Often we look at Constantine as the one who created these 'pagan' Christian holiday's. But history is full of movements, governments, and sects who use holidays to effect change in society. Wh...

I am told over and over that the Bible contains errors and contradictions that make it hard to believe. I am told that the God of Christianity is a tyrant; maniacal and vindictive; looking to decimate whole civilizations at His whim. But I don'...

How do we treat the Bible? Is it an ancient tome of mystical directions, a family heirloom we display in our homes, a book of reference, an object of worship, or the word of God? The manner in which the Bible is used by Christians has been call...

Is the Bible made up of myths and fairy-tales? What about the dragons, demons, and talking snakes; that can't be real.... can it? What proof is there to convince me that the Bible is a reliable source of history? Between the skepti...

We see the analogy of the Good Shepherd in both the Old ad New Testament. Certainly, I expect most people can recite Psalm 23 from memory; yet, when Jesus referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd how did His analogy change our understanding of ...

In the 18th century the divide between Christianity and Science was cemented in culture to the point that our schools now teach our children the religion is only for the weak. But wasn't science a product of theological investigation? This is s...

Christianity is often rejected as being too discriminatory or exclusive; our beliefs won't allow for the worldviews which contradict it. Is this accusation true? There are many who have left the faith over this. In this episode we look into the...

Are churches today only in business to control their members? When leaving the church it is common to hear people complain that there are too many rules, or they felt controlled, or they were hurt by the church. Why are these complains made; an...

Power, selfish ambition, and pleasure are the benchmarks of all we wish to achieve; and our culture makes sure we know this. But Christianity looks at these things and calls them evil. Why is that?