The AC Podcast

Is the gospel message meant to be marketable? Most Christians intuitively understand the importance of sharing their faith, but many feel overwhelmed or unsure how to communicate the gospel authentically and effectively. In this episode, Andy sits down with Andrew VanderPloeg—VP of Marketing and Communication at Shareword Global. They discuss defining evangelism properly as a relational, ethical, and strategic process rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus. They reveal that effective gospel communication isn’t about tricks or formulas, but about understanding your audience, cultivating genuine relationships, and trusting God with the results

Andy and Steve reflect on their trip to The Netherlands, where two cities—Amsterdam and The Hague—became the backdrop for deeper conversations about peace, justice, and human dignity. From the sobering witness of the Anne Frank House to the legal and moral vision represented by the Peace Palace and the International Criminal Court, this week’s edition of the AC Podcast traces the connection between memory and responsibility. What is the relationship between peace and justice? What happens when people are stripped of their dignity? Join Andy and Steve as they think through how history, memory, and international institutions point to the ongoing need for moral clarity.

Fame. It’s something most of us want. We see famous people and want the glamour of it all—the recognition and the accolades. But what are the costs and challenges of a life put on public display? How does someone negotiate the tension between who she is and whom people want her to be? Wes and Troy sat down with Sadie Robertson Huff. From Duck Dynasty to Dancing with the Stars and more, fame found her at a young age. Discover how she has wrestled with the pressures of public life while staying true to her faith and her values.

This week, Apologetics Canada dives back into its series, Denominations in Conversation. Ben sits down with Irish Catholic theologian, Dr. David Deane, Professor of Theology at Newman Theological College in Edmonton, AB, as they discuss some challenging and uncomfortable questions: What does it mean to be part of the “one true Church”? How do Roman Catholics understand the Protestant Reformation? And is it possible to find unity across the divide?
Join us as we explore the role of tradition, and how we might faithfully engage across denominational lines.

Since its release, The Passion of the Christ has been met with shock, awe, confession, and controversy. 21 years later, does Mel Gibson's interpretation still stand as a chilling depiction of the crucifixion of Christ? Join Troy, Ben and Steve as they revisit the film’s raw intensity and lasting impact. From its brutal realism to the deeper questions it raises about suffering, justice, and grace, this conversation goes beyond the screen and into the heart of the cross.