Truth and Life Today
Ep. 112: The Answer to Poverty
November 10, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
What is the appropriate and wise response of Christians when it comes to poverty? How do we respond generously, while making sure we don’t harm them while trying to make ourselves feel good? On this week’s episode of Truth and Life Today, Dr. John Neufeld sits down, for the second time, with Barry Slauenwhite—the President and CEO of Compassion Canada to answer this important question that all Christians face: What are we do to about the poor, and what is the ultimate solution to poverty in the world? Watch this episode and more, weekly on VisionTV. Check your local listings for times and availability!
Ep. 111: Can the Bible be Trusted?
November 3, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
Is the Bible historically accurate, and can we trust it? What does the life and times of Jesus tell us about our lives today? In this episode of Truth and Life Today, Dr. John Neufeld is joined for the second time by Andrew Perrin, a Dead Sea Scrolls Scholar, to discuss the credibility of the Bible in regard to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Ep. 110: What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?
October 27, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and why do they matter? The Dead Sea Scrolls and the authenticity of the Bible are in the lineup for discussion on this week’s episode of Truth and Life Today. Watch and listen as Dr. John Neufeld is joined by Dr. Andrew Perrin - a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar. Together, these men will discuss what the Dead Sea Scrolls are, and why they are so important to the Christian faith. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Ep. 109: God vs. Government
October 13, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
Can Christians honour God while still respecting the government? Should the Church of Jesus Christ rely on the state in order to do her mission? While there might be some disagreement on this subject, there is a lot that the Bible has to say and has to teach us. Watch this week’s episode of Truth and Life Today as Dr. John Neufeld sits down with Barry Slauenwhite, President and CEO of Compassion Canada. Barry has experienced firsthand what it means to honour God over Government, while still maintaining a respect for those in authority over us. What does the Bible have to say about this balancing act? Watch now and find out!
Ep. 108: The Cambodian Killing Fields
October 6, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
From a vacation in Thailand to the Killing Fields of Cambodia, Brian McConaghy’s story is nothing short of unpredictable and remarkable! Join us this week on Truth and Life Today with Dr. John Neufeld as he sits down to talk with Brian McConaghy - Founding Director of Ratanak International. After travelling to Thailand for what he thought would be a long-awaited vacation, Brian somehow found himself in Cambodia and was confronted with the merciless reality of what is often considered the worst genocide in the 20th century. Roughly 3.2 million of the 7 million people living Cambodia at the time were brutally slaughtered in what became known as The Killing Fields. When Brian learned of this, his life dramatically changed. Out of some changed vacation plans, an international charity was born. God is doing some extremely remarkable things all over the world - so join us and watch as we find out how!
Ep. 107: Sex Slavery in Canada
September 29, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
What does Christ have to with evil and suffering? Is there a way for Christians to bring reconciliation to people? On this week’s episode of Truth and Life Today, Dr. John is joined by guest Brian McConaughey. Brian has had a full life of public service, working as a forensics and weapons specialist in the RCMP, and is the Founding Director of Ratanak International, an international organization that is fighting against human trafficking and supporting its victims. Brian has spent most of his life surrounded by the dark, violent, and ugly things of this world. Despite the harsh realities that he’s faced, Brian is living out a life that is bringing redemption and restoration to those around him.
Ep. 106: Global Church Persecution
September 15, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
In this episode of Truth and Life Today, Dr. John Neufeld sits down with Johann Mathies, director of Multiply—a mission that mobilizes European partners, churches, and schools for world mission. The Church in North America has seen very little, if no, persecution. This is not the story for millions of Christians around the world- who are in fear for their lives that their beliefs will land them in prison, or worse. The plight of church persecution around the world cannot be pushed aside. The Truth of the Gospel must be spread to all of God’s people. It is this reality that fuels Johann Mathies. By recounting some of his stories of evangelism in closed countries like China and Socialist Germany, Johann paints a vivid picture of what Christians across the globe are dealing with - and why North American Christians need to know about it. Watch this episode and more, weekly on VisionTV. Check your local listings for times and availability!
Ep. 105: Expositional Bible Teaching
September 8, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
Sitting down with local pastor Paul Park, Dr. John Neufeld discusses the importance of expositional preaching in this episode of Truth and Life Today. Expositional preaching might seem like a heavy topic that you might know very little about, but in this episode, Paul Park and Dr. John unpack what it means to teach the Bible in an expositional way—and why it is so critical to do so. Not all methods of Bible teaching are created equally, and this episode of Truth and Life Today showcases that reality in a clear, concise manner—making this an effective way to engage in and learn about what expositional preaching really is! Watch this episode and more, weekly on VisionTV. Check your local listings for times and availability!
Ep. 104: Reaching Young Adults
September 1, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
Are the issues facing young adults today the same issues that previous generations have faced? How do we tackle those issues and find the answers they deserve? On this episode of Truth and Life Today, Dr. John Neufeld talks with indoubt hosts Isaac Dagneau, Joshua Scott and Daniel Markin to talk about pressing issues young adults are facing today and how a ministry like indoubt is helping lead young adult Christians to a deeper-rooted faith. Watch this episode + more, weekly on VisionTV. Check your local listings for times and availability!
Ep. 103: How to Find God Amidst Suffering
August 25, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
Is it possible to go through a deep valley of suffering, and still have a delight in your spirit? Phil Callaway would say yes. On this episode of Truth and Life Today, Dr. John Neufeld talks with humorist and host of Laugh Again, Phil Callaway who, in spite of suffering in his life, has been able to find joy. As humans, we do not get what we deserve. Every day, we receive exactly what we shouldn’t get: the grace of God. In the life of his family, Phil has experienced this grace firsthand. Watch this episode of Truth and Life Today as Dr. John and Phil talk about the hardships that come along with health problems within a family, and the great joy that can be found in Christ during hard times! While it’s not always easy, choosing joy makes a world of difference in the dark valleys of life! Watch this episode + more, weekly on VisionTV. Check your local listings for times and availability!
Ep. 102: The Theology of Sin
August 11, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
Is Easter really as important as Christians make it out to be, and how important is it to understand and study the theology of sin? What is it about sin, the bloody cross, and the resurrection that are so important to Christians? Joining Dr. John Neufeld in this episode of Truth and Life Today is theologian, pastor, writer, and speaker Darrell Johnson. Having dedicated his life to ministry, Pastor Darrell has been serving the Lord faithfully in his career for 50 years. Watch this episode as Dr. John and Pastor Darrell discuss different topics that all surround the subject of Easter and sin! Watch this episode and others weekly on VisionTV! Check your local listings for times and availability!
Ep. 101: Has Christ Changed You?
August 4, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
When we encounter Christ for the first time, it changes the way we view the world, the way we want to live, and the way we treat other people. For guest Johann Matthies, his first encounter with Christ was exactly that. Born in the Soviet Union as a German deportee, Johann grew up with restricted rights in most aspects of life. He was taught Christian principles inside of the home, but as soon as he walked out the door each day, he was fed a different narrative. So how did Johann navigate this harsh reality, and how did he wind up serving Christ with his career when his environment demand he do the opposite? Watch this episode of Truth and Life Today to learn more! Watch this episode and more, weekly on Vision TV. Check your local listings for times and availability!
Ep. 100: I'm Retired. Now What?
July 28, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
When we retire, do we drop out of the world, or do we still have a significant role to play? After spending decades in the workforce, retirement might be a massive change. But we can retire and still feel like we can make an impact, despite what some may say. On this episode of Truth and Life Today, Dr. John Neufeld is joined by Paul Park—a young pastor with a passion for the generation in their later years. Together, they discuss what life should look like for Christians once they retire, and how their significance and influence does not need to stop once they turn 65. Imagine standing in front of God, and all you’ve got to say for the final years of your life is, “Look at all of the seashells I've collected!” There are so many people within the church that still have so much to offer, but the world tells them that they’re done. Join into this episode of Truth and Life Today to gain Biblical insight surrounding what it means to retire well, and how to care for those who are in retirement! Watch this episode + more, weekly on VisionTV. Check your local listings for times and availability!
Ep. 99: Christians Need More Joy
July 21, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
The subject of joy is one that can, surprisingly, be polarizing for Christians. There are some who feel the Christian life leaves no room for joy, whereas others think that the Christian life will be nothing but joyful; So who’s right? Is there room in the Christian life for joy and laughter? In seasons of hurt and sadness, is there any justification for having a joyful heart? Is there an explanation for a lack of joy in people’s lives? If a joyful life is what we’re seeking, how can we retain it in a Christ-honouring way? Joy can be a vital asset to the life of a Christian, but some Christians struggle to find it. In this episode of Truth and Life Today, Dr. John Neufeld talks with Phil Callaway, who is the host of Laugh Again. Together, they uncover the true reason behind Christian joy and the powerful impact that it can have on a believer’s life. Watch this episode + more, weekly on VisionTV. Check your local listings for times and availability!
Ep. 98: Is Every Life Valuable?
July 14, 2019 • Dr. John Neufeld
Who determines what is considered life? In pregnancy, is the baby considered alive at the moment of conception, or 9 months later when it enters the world? Does human life have intrinsic value? If so, when does that value begin? With so many different beliefs surrounding the sanctity of life, is there a place we can go to in order to get the answers we so desperately desire? Does our view of life line up with a theistic worldview, and can we defend what we believe? In part 2 of our interview with Stephanie Gray, president of "Love Unleashes Life", Dr. John Neufeld asks questions surrounding the value of life. What does it mean to be made in the image of God? What does the Bible say about the value of life, and what conclusions do naturalist worldviews ultimately reach? Watch this episode and more, weekly on Vision TV. Check your local listings for times and availability!