Clearer Thinking Podcast

Elect Exiles

This episode is a recording of the sermon that Pastor Paul Vanden Brink preached on January 28th, 2024 on the topic of the doctrine of election. 

Sex, Gender, and the Story of God

If the church wants to minister effectively to a culture deeply confused about issues of sexuality and gender, we must learn to tell a better story about human sexuality than the one most people believe. Christians need to recapture the cosmic vision of human sexuality that the Scriptures reveal.

When They Won’t Say Sorry | Episode 73

In the final episode of the Clearer Thinking Podcast for this season, Pastor Paul wraps up his series on relationship repair by trying to answer the question, "What do you do when someone who hurt you refuses to say sorry?"

I’m Mad! How Do I Forgive? | Episode 72

The Bible says "Forgive one another, just as in Christ God forgave you." Okay. What does that look like, especially when you've been deeply hurt? Pastor Paul explores this very question on this episode of The Clearer Thinking Podcast.

Ya Gotta Forgive | Episode 71

To err is Human, to forgive is Divine. So said Alexander Pope. It's true: human beings are not naturally inclined to forgive. And yet, Jesus says we must. If we don't, we may find ourselves outside his eternal kingdom. In this episode, Pastor Paul explores why it is imperative for Christians to forgive those who sin against them.

I Don’t Want To Fight No More | Episode 70

Relationships often need repair. But what if we could avoid the quarrels and fights that lead to the need for confession and forgiveness? In today's episode, Pastor Paul considers how we can avoid relationship breakdown by listening to the wisdom of James in James 4:1-3.

How To Say ”I’m Sorry” | Episode 69

In this episode, Pastor Paul continues to think about the practice of confession. How do you say sorry? How should you? Once again, the Bible gives the answer.

True Verses False Confession | Episode 68

"Say sorry." Confession and Repentance are not something we naturally do. We have to learn how to say sorry. But what does true confession look like? In today's episode, Pastor Paul looks at Psalm 32 to distinguish between true and false confession.

Relationship Repair | Episode 67

Last Sunday, Pastor Paul preached a sermon on relationship repair. We often text questions after the sermon, but he'd never received so many questions about one sermon before. Turns out lots of us have damaged relationships that we wish we could repair. For the next few episodes we're going to construct a theology of Confession and Forgiveness to see how the Gospel gives rich resources for how to handle our toughest relationships.

Special Episode: Should All Church Planters Be 40 Or Over? | Episode 66

On this episode, Pastor Paul is interviewed by Ben Joliffe, host of the Canadian Church Planting Podcast. Click here to follow the Canadian Chuch Planting Podcast on Spotify.