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In today's episode, Pastor Stefan walks us through some common questions about the Christian journey. How should we handle doubts that arise? How do we establish good devotional habits and break sinful ones? What is the first step towards sharing our faith? If you have any questions, or if you’d like someone to pray with you, we’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below or contact us at: Website: https://mysouthland.com Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

Ready Soles S1|E11 Join us as we tackle one of the most difficult questions in the Old Testament: Did God really command the Israelites to commit genocide against the Canaanites? Pastor Stefan examines some key passages of Scripture and explores how Christians can understand the Canaanite Conquest while taking God’s justice and mercy seriously. Book Recommendation: Paul Copan, Is God a Moral Monster? If you have any questions, or if you’d like someone to pray with you, we’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below or contact us at: Website: https://mysouthland.com Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

Ready Soles S01E10 Join us as Pastor Stefan concludes our series on anxiety. In this episode, we discuss STAR, a tool that helps us to take action in the midst of our anxiety. If you have any questions you'd like us to answer, or if you'd like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you. Connect with Southland Church: Website: https://mysouthland.com Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

In today's episode, Pastor Stefan shares a biblical perspective on how Christians should respond to Pride Month. We discuss questions such as: "What does the Bible say about sexuality?" and "Do we need to affirm someone's beliefs or lifestyle in order to love them well?" We also examine Bill C-9, its potential impact on Christians in Canada, and what it means for the Church moving forward. If you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode, or if you'd like someone to pray with you, we'd love to hear from you. Connect with Southland Church: Website: https://mysouthland.com Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

Ready Soles S01E08 In the third part of our series on Anxiety, Pastor Stefan explains the source of the peace that passes understanding. We discuss how Christian peace is rooted in reconciliation with God through Christ, and how biblical hope and peace can coexist with the anxiety many of us experience. At the end of the episode, Pastor Stefan explains the importance of Scripture memorization and meditating on God’s promises. Scripture to Memorize: John 14:27 John 16:33 Philippians 4:7 Romans 5:1-11 Romans 8:6 Romans 15:13 Ephesians 2:14-16 If you have any questions you’d like us to answer, or if you’d like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you.   Connect with Southland Church: Website: ⁠https://mysouthland.com⁠ Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

Ready Soles S01E07 In this episode, we tackle some of the questions Christians are facing today — UFOs, Israel, Hell, and Sola Scriptura. What does the Bible actually say? How should Christians think through these issues faithfully and biblically? Join us as Pastor Stefan dives into the supernatural, theology, culture, and how we, as Christians, should respond!   [00:00:00] - Introduction [00:00:32] - Israel [00:11:36] - Hell: EternalConscious Torment VS Annihilationism [00:20:34] - Sola Scriptura [00:29:17] - UFOs   If you have any questions you’d like us to answer, or if you’d like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you.   Connect with Southland Church: Website: https://mysouthland.com Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

Ready Soles S01E06 In the second part of our series on Anxiety, Pastor Stefan expands on the importance of the first type of care, Jesus Care, and what anxiety looked like in the lives of various heroes from the Bible. We discuss the transformative power of scripture, prayer, and Christian community, and what it looks like to pursue God in all circumstances. If you have any questions you’d like us to answer, or if you’d like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you.   Connect with Southland Church: Website: https://mysouthland.com Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

Ready Soles S01E05 Join us as Pastor Stefan kicks off a series on Anxiety. Over the next few episodes, we will explore what anxiety actually is, how it impacts your brain and body, and how it ripples out to affect those around you. In this session, we move past the stigma to define anxiety as a "hijacked focus"—a survival mechanism being applied to a future that hasn't happened yet. Pastor Stefan addresses the "Is it a sin?" question and then outlines the five necessary support structures needed to break free from anxiety. If you have any questions you'd like us to cover, or if you'd like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you. Connect with Southland Church: Website: mysouthland.com Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

Ready Soles S01E04 Join us as Pastor Stefan answers your questions about life, ministry, and faith. In this episode, we cover everything from personal routines to theological questions, including:   [00:00:00] Introduction [00:00:38] How does Pastor Stefan manage his schedule? School, work, and family. [00:26:22] What do we mean by biblical inerrancy? [00:36:02] Why do we preach the way we do: expository versus topical? [00:44:51] Are head coverings necessary today (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)? [00:56:32] What should devotions look like in daily life?   If you have questions or would like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you.   Connect with Southland Church: Website: mysouthland.com Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

Ready Soles S01E03 Join us as Pastor Stefan and Austin discuss the history of Easter. Did Christians steal a pagan holiday or incorporate elements from paganism into their celebration of Jesus ' death and resurrection?   If you have questions or would like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you.   Connect with Southland Church: Website: mysouthland.com  Email: [email protected] Phone: 204-326-9020

Ready Soles S01E02 Join us as Pastor Stefan and Austin discuss God’s plan for Israel and the Church. If you are in need of help, have any questions, or would like someone to pray with you, please reach out to us at Southland Church. Website: mysouthland.com Phone: 204-326-9020 Email: [email protected]

Ready Soles S01E01 Join us as Pastor Stefan shares his story from being a drug addict and drug dealer to giving his life back to Jesus. If you have any questions you'd like us to answer, or if you'd like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you. Website: mysouthland.comPhone: 204-326-9020Email: [email protected]