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Does farming have anything to do worldview? In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Hutten from The Good Ground to answer that question. We talk about modern farming, stewardship, and regenerative agriculture. We explore what it means to be good stewards of God’s earth, how Christians should think about the way we use and care for creation, and and what a biblical worldview has to say about farming and food. Want to learn more? Check out Mike’s work at www.thegoodground.ca   0:00 - How did Mike get into this? 7:40 - Health 11:00 - What is God’s Design? 14:30 - Conventional vs. Regenerative 19:00 - How did we get here? 29:00 - Why is this “not good?” 33:00 - What does it mean to be a Steward? 46:00 - Innovation? 51:00 - Current Problems 58:00 - Can we pivot?   A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM   To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

With school starting, we’re asking: Home, Church, School—who does what? Joined by seasoned teacher and parent, John Wynia and with feedback from real teachers, we look at the role parents play in their children’s education and why strong parent involvement matters. We also tackle tough questions about teachers, school rules, conflict, and when parents should step in.  We explore how home, church, and school can work together to raise children faithfully.   A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR, NEERALTA, BUILDERS OF GRAIN STORAGE AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW. NEERALTA.COM! To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: /reformedrealtalk   Instagram: /reformedrealtalk   We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

How should we live in this hostile world? What does it mean be exiles? How should we think about suffering and persecution? Joining us to speak about these issues is returning guest, Dr. Will den Hollander who recently published a book and Bible study guide on 1 Peter. We discuss the context of this epistle, and how it applies to our day and age especially in regard to how we view and experience suffering. We pray this conversation inspires you to live with hope in this world as we journey to our eternal home. RESOURCES Be sure to pick up a copy of 1 Peter: Hope for Suffering Sojourners and its companion study guide. In Canada, click here and here.  In the US, click here and here.  Want to learn more from Dr. Will? Check out our episodes other episodes with him: Ep. 143: The Comfort Heaven Brings to Earth Ep. 145: The Sobering Conviction of Heaven and Hell    A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM   To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

Do you often find yourself thinking about what you should or shouldn’t do on Sunday? Stuck in this loop of either legalism or self-justification? Thankfully, God’s Word regarding the Lord’s Day and Sabbath provides clear direction. Joining Lucas to unpack this topic, is once again, Rev. Peter Holtvlüwer, who recently authored Foundations a new devotional on Genesis 1-3. Like many issues of our day such as marriage and identity, the Sabbath is rooted in creation and has massive implications for how we are to live. Listen as we discuss the biblical understanding of the Sabbath, Sunday, and the gift of rest. And of course how it all applies to the nitty-gritty of life. We get into all sorts of questions (many of which were submitted by listeners)! We hope you enjoy today’s episode, and encourage you to pick up a copy of Foundations to learn more about how the beginning matters for today. In Canada? Click here to order Foundations  In the US? Click here to order Foundations    A BIG THANKS TO ARPA CANADA FOR MAKING THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE FOUNDATIONS CONFERENCE 2026: http://arpacanada.ca/foundations/ To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

We know we’re called to worship on Sunday but how do we view the other six days of the week? Joining Lucas for a conversation about a theology of work is Mark Wanders and Ben Nobels, from a new organization called 6Days. 6Days is seeking to help Christians connect and grow in all our labors in order to see the kingdom of God advanced in our daily work. To learn more check out www.6days.ca We would love to hear what you thought of this episode. Be sure to email us at [email protected] 0:00 - Intro 6:15 - Why 6Days? 30:00 - Work as Obedience 37:00 - Trust 50:00 - One Income 59:00 - Multi-generational 1:04:00 - Too Cheap? A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

Would you risk your life to share the Gospel? It’s a question few of us are called to ask but for missionaries, it is a reality they face. Joining us to explore the topic of World Missions is Pastor James Folkerts who with his family spent many years on the mission field and knows what it means to count the cost. We discuss his story, the barriers missionaries face and why overseas missions still matter even though the nations have come to us. We hope this episode encourages you to think about what it means to send, to go and to pray for the Gospel to reach every tribe, tongue and nation. JOIN US FOR REFORMED PERSPECTIVE’S 10-DAY SCREEN FAST CHALLENGE, STARTING TODAY, JULY 13TH! CHOOSE TO LOG OFF, LOOK UP AND ENJOY WHAT MATTERS MOST THIS SUMMER. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP TODAY!    A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends.

Family worship is one of the most neglected practices in the Christian home today. What is family worship, and how is it different from simply reading the Bible or praying before/after a meal? In this episode, pastor and author Dr. Brian Najapfour joins us to discuss the biblical foundation for family worship, why it matters, and why worshipping together as a family is a grateful response to all Christ has done for us. Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen an existing family rhythm, this conversation will encourage you to intentionally make your home a place where the Lord is worshipped. Get the Family Worship Bible Guide here! And to learn more on family leadership, check out Ep. 151 with Dr. Joel Beeke.   A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

Most men would say they would die for their wives and children. But will they live for them? In this episode, we're joined by author and theologian Dr. Joel Beeke to discuss what biblical headship actually looks like. In a culture where leadership is often misunderstood, avoided, or distorted, we explore God's calling for men to lead their families with humility, conviction, and Christ-like love. From the frame work of prophet, priest and king, we chat about holy habits,  marriage, discipline, and family leadership. This conversation offers both practical wisdom and gospel hope for husbands and fathers. To learn more be sure to pick up a copy of Dr. Beeke’s book How To Lead Your Family here! And be sure to check out his Family Worship Bible Guide too! 0:00 — What Does It Mean to Be a Good Leader? 18:00 — Holy Habits 24:00 — Avoiding the Ditches 28:00 — Love and Discipline 33:30 — Personal Holiness 52:00 — Wives & Husbands 1:10:00 — Encouragement A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

What does true generosity actually look like? Have we reduced giving to percentages and leftovers, while missing the heart behind it all? In this episode, we’re joined by Rev. Henk Van der Woerd to discuss the biblical role of deacons, the ministry of mercy, and how generosity reflects the very character of God. From church leadership to stewardship and practical care, this conversation challenges the way we think about money, service, and the life of the church. To listen to Rev. Van der Woerd’s full presentation referenced in this episode click here: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/118251929244334  A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

What do we do with guilt? Is conviction something to fear—or could it actually be one of the ways God lovingly draws us back to Himself? In part two of this conversation with Pastor Matt King, we talk honestly about sin, confession, repentance, and the difference between shame and guilt. We unpack why guilt, when understood rightly, isn’t meant to crush us, but can be a gift of God’s kindness that leads us back into relationship with Him. We also explore what it means when we don’t feel convicted, the importance of confession in the Christian life, “gospel gaps” between what we believe and how we live, and how the Church is meant to walk with one another through sin with both truth and grace. 0:00 - How are shame and guilt different? 8:00 - Dealing with guilt 14:00 - Shame and guilt proneness 29:00 - What if we don’t feel convicted? 38:00 - Confession and repentance 48:00 - Counseling and the Church 56:00 - Corporate confession 1:02:00 - Sharing vs. burdening A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR, NEERALTA, BUILDERS OF GRAIN STORAGE AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW. NEERALTA.COM! To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: /reformedrealtalk   Instagram: /reformedrealtalk   We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

Shame can be one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives and most of the time, we don’t even realize it. In this episode, we go back to Genesis 3 to see where shame begins, then unpack how it still works today, distorting our thoughts, and changing how we see God, ourselves  and others. But shame doesn’t get the final word. Joined again by fan favorite, Pastor Matt King We talk about how Jesus steps directly into our shame, takes it on Himself, and what it actually looks like to start “shaming shame.” Stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation on guilt, conviction and confession of sin… you won’t want to miss it. 0:00 Intro 7:00 Genesis 3 11:00 Can shame be redeemed? 13:15 How shame works 35:00 Jesus enters our shame 56:00 How to shame shame A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

Mission drift is real and whether we realize it or not, it can happen to even the best of organizations and people. In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Greer, author of the book Mission Drift, to talk about how drift happens and how to avoid it. Even with the best intentions, it’s easy to lose focus over time—and often, you don’t realize it until you’re already off course. Through real examples, we unpack the subtle warning signs of mission drift, the influence of culture, and how leadership decisions, people, and priorities can quietly shift your direction. This conversation is about staying intentional—whether you’re leading something or simply trying to stay grounded in what matters most. To learn more, be sure to pick up a copy of Mission Drift.    A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR, NEERALTA, BUILDERS OF GRAIN STORAGE AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW. NEERALTA.COM! To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

We are all called to minister to others and the most meaningful ministry often happens quietly, in the small acts we often overlook. Joining us for this conversation is CRTS Professor and the author of The Ministry of Small Things, Dr. Reuben Bredenhof. We discuss the temptation to do big things, how we can cultivate a ministry of small things and the effects this kind of work has both on the one who receives and the one who gives. If you want to learn more we highly encourage you to pick up a copy of The Ministry of Small Things here! A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

Everyone’s busy. Packed schedules, constant pressure, always something next. But the real question is—are you actually doing what matters? In this episode, we talk about what it means to redeem your productivity—not by cramming more into your day, but by stewarding your time with purpose. If you’re someone who prides yourself on being busy, this might challenge you. Joined by blogger and author of Do More Better, Tim Challies, we walk through principles of how to be productive and enjoy true rest in a way that stewards all of life for the glory of God and the good of others. You don’t want to miss it. If you want to learn more, be sure to pick up a copy of Do More Better here!   A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

Backsliding: Are We Presuming on God’s Grace? Are we drifting in our faith without even realizing it? In this episode, Dr. Mark Jones joins us to tackle the quiet danger of backsliding—what it is, why it happens even in churchgoers, and how complacency can creep into our spiritual lives. From the subtle signs like pride, prayerlessness, and neglect of Scripture, to modern distractions and the love of the world. This episode dives into what real growth, perseverance, and daily repentance look like, offering both conviction and hope as listeners are challenged to examine their hearts and run to the grace of Christ. If you want to learn more pick up a copy of Dr. Jones’ book: The Pilgrim’s Regress  A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!