Scripture Untangled

We know that the Bible can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even hard to believe. Scripture Untangled brings you interviews with culture leaders, leaders in ministry, and Bible thinkers to inspire you to dive into the Bible and understand it. Influential voices from across Canada and beyond, share both the impact of Scripture in their own lives, as well as how they have honestly wrestled with big and important questions of faith in Christ and the contents of Scripture. Join us on this journey as we untangle Scripture, together! Subscribe and share today.

Scripture Untangled is a religion podcast hosted by Canadian Bible Society, with 215 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Canadian Bible Society hosts Scripture Untangled, a religion show with 215 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  S14 Ep 04 | God's Book: The Series | Honest Conversations About Tough Topics

  Sep 29, 202648 minS14

  In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Joanna la Fleur sits down with three Canadian young adults, Mikayla Nembhard, Quinten Shannon and Juanita Castro, for an honest conversation about faith, doubt and the questions young people are asking about the Bible. They also take us behind the scenes of creating God’s Book: The Series by Andrew Ollerton. What if questioning the Bible isn’t a sign that you’re losing your faith, but an invitation to go deeper? In this episode, you'll hear from the three hosts of God’s Book: The Series : Introduction to Mikayla Nembhard, Quinten Shannon and Juanita Castro and God’s Book: The Series . Quinten shares how COVID, apologetics and studying the Bible turned inherited Christianity into a personal faith. Mikayla opens up about questioning her childhood faith and discovering that God wasn’t afraid of her doubts. Juanita shares her journey from Colombia to Canada, wrestling with faith and discovering Christian community. Whether you’re a lifelong Christian, a new believer, or simply curious about the Bible , this conversation is an invitation to bring your questions, wrestle honestly and discover that God is not afraid of your doubts. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep4 ===== Juanita Castro is a Colombian-born creative based in Toronto. With a background in advertising and photography, she works in social media content and strategy at Alpha Canada. Outside of work, she loves bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling, especially her camera. Quinten Shannon is from Ancaster, Ontario, and has a background in biblical studies, theology, and nonprofit management. He works with Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child and serves as an editorial assistant with CBOQ. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with his fiancée and playing guitar. Mikayla Nembhard is a television producer, speaker, and podcaster based in the Greater Toronto Area. A graduate of York University’s Glendon Campus, she works across television, media, and digital storytelling. Outside of work, she loves filmmaking, science fiction, and all things Doctor Who. Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety The Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

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  Episode #3

  S14 Ep 03 | Chris Houston | Letters from a Hospital Bed: A Son's Journey with James Houston

  Sep 22, 202640 minS14

  In this episode of Scripture Untangled, journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with Chris Houston to reflect on the remarkable final years of his father, Dr. James Houston, founder of Regent College. After a fall at age 99, James Houston believed he was nearing the end of his life. Instead, what followed became an unexpected new chapter marked by purpose, gratitude, community, and a continued passion for participating in what God was doing. In this episode, Chris and Lorna discuss: The remarkable life and legacy of Regent College founder Dr. James Houston. Why James Houston seemed to be 'ascending' rather than declining in his final years. The story behind Letters from a Hospital Bed. Caring for aging parents with dignity and grace , and how families can honor loved ones in their final years. The wisdom, gratitude, and purpose that marked James Houston's final years. Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep3 ===== Chris Houston is a husband, father, grandfather and active management consultant, working with mostly business leaders of businesses to shape the organizations they lead in order to create more good. Chris trained and practiced as a fisheries biologist and then learned the language of business through his MBA. For over thirty years, he has served multinational clients in North America, Europe and Asia. Now, he brings to his work the mind of an ecologist, the discipline of strategy and the heart of a Christ follower. He is passionate to see in others the freedom to live out the Faith in every context of life and in so doing to become astute discoverers of the endlessly creative work of our redemptive God, whether in the boardroom, or the greenhouse, or the grocery store or the library, or any other sphere. Chris was fortunate to have had a ringside seat for the life of his father, James M Houston, with and about whom he has written in their book “Letters from a Hospital Bed”. jimhouston.org Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety The Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

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  Episode #1

  S14 Ep 01 | Andy Harrington | The Bible's Surprising Challenge on Hunger and Justice

  Sep 8, 202640 minS14

  This conversation touches on one of the most urgent humanitarian issues of our time: world hunger. In this episode of Scripture Untangled , Lorna Dueck sits down with Andy Harrington, Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, to explore what the Bible says about caring for the hungry, pursuing justice, and responding to human suffering with compassion. In this episode, Andy and Lorna discuss: Why world hunger is growing and how the Bible calls us to respond. The growing global hunger crisis in Sudan and how this challenges us to consider what God's heart for the poor means for how we live today. How personal loss deepened Andy’s compassio n for the hungry, and his calling to serve others. How Matthew 25 challenges and helps us to actually see the hungry and view them differently. Read the transcript: ===== Andy Harrington is a leading Canadian voice in the fight against global hunger. As the Executive Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, he leads a powerful ecumenical coalition of 15 church-based agencies representing nearly 30 denominations, working together to end food insecurity. With over 30 years of frontline leadership, ranging from refugee support in war-torn Bosnia and Croatia to tsunami relief in Sri Lanka, Andy brings a rare blend of boots-on-the-ground experience and high-level strategic vision. Andy has spent his career at the intersection of faith and global service, including nearly a decade as CEO of The Wellspring Foundation. His expertise in the broader sector is reflected in his three-year term as co-chair of the Humanitarian Coalition (concluding May 2026), a partnership of Canada’s leading aid agencies. This professional breadth, combined with a Master’s in Missiology and Culture, makes Andy a uniquely qualified expert on how the Canadian Church can partner effectively to serve a broken world. Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety The Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

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  Episode #15

  S13 Ep 15 | TJ Syroteuk | How to Find Your Place in God's Story

  Jul 28, 202640 minS13

  In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Pastor TJ Syroteuk, Lead Pastor of Rexdale Alliance Church in Toronto, joins Lorna Dueck to discuss why the Bible is more than a collection of books and that it is one unified story pointing to Jesus. Learn how holiness means being set apart, why Biblical festivals still matter today, and how God's story can reshape your own. In this episode, TJ and Lorna discuss: Why sometimes we as Christians can misunderstand holiness , and how Scripture defines it less as perfection and more as being distinct and set apart for God's purposes. TJ’s passion for helping people see the Bible as one interconnected story of God's redemption. What modern Christians can learn from Passover, First Fruits , and the Feast of Weeks. How viewing the Bible as one unified story helps believers find their place in God's story of redemption , sheds new light on Jesus' teachings, unlocks deeper meaning in Scripture, and redefines holiness. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep15 ===== TJ Syroteuk was born in Humboldt, raised on a farm in Manitoba, and spent several years in the United States completing a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Studies and a Master’s degree in Counseling. During his years in university and ministry training, he served in a wide variety of church contexts, including children’s, youth, young adult, worship, and speaking ministries. Before entering full-time pastoral ministry, TJ worked in a variety of fields including sales, the trades, the grocery industry, and financial services as a licensed advisor. He later moved to Calgary, where he served as Director of Discipleship at Bearspaw Christian School, became a regular camp and conference speaker, and worked as a chaplain for junior and university hockey teams. In 2020, during the global pandemic, TJ and his family moved to Toronto, where he now serves as Lead Pastor of Rexdale Alliance Church. TJ is passionate about helping people engage the Bible in ways that are thoughtful, accessible, and relevant to everyday life. Although relatively new to Toronto, he has been a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays, which means he is no stranger to disappointment. When he is not preaching or teaching, TJ enjoys reading, exploring new neighbourhoods in the city, people-watching, cooking outdoors (especially grilling, barbequing, smoking meat, and live-fire cooking), and spending time with his wife Joanna and their two sons, Dominic and Mylo. https://rexdalealliance.ca/ Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety The Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

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  Episode #14

  S13 Ep 14 | Mark Glanville | Are People More Open to Faith Than We Think?

  Jul 21, 202640 minS13

  In this episode, Dr. Mark Glanville, Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership at St. Andrew's Hall, joins CBS Ambassador Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling to explore the tenderness of Jesus, the future of the church in Canada, and why people may be more open to the Bible than we think. Discover how beauty, belonging, and Biblical faithfulness can help Christians share the Gospel in a changing culture. In this episode, Mark and Andrew discuss: What it means to follow Jesus faithfully in a post-Christian culture and why the future of the church may be brighter than we think. The embodiment of Jesus' tenderness, beauty, and compassion in Christian communities. How creativity, improvisation, and beauty can help Christians communicate the Gospel in fresh ways. Why aren't many people looking for a preacher's opinion even when they're hungry to understand what the Bible is saying. A hopeful vision for Christian mission in Canada, rooted in the grace of God , the beauty of Scripture, and the tenderness of Jesus. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep14 ===== Dr Mark Glanville works as the Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. He is an Old Testament scholar, and has written five books, including Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm, and Soul, and Preaching in a New Key: Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Communities. Mark has published articles in top tire biblical studies journals such as CBQ, JSOT, and JBL. His vocational goal is to research, teach, write, speak, and play music to nourish Christian leaders to creatively reimagine what the church can be and do in post-Christian societies, with the Bible in our hands. Mark is also a professional jazz pianist, active on the Vancouver jazz scene. Mark’s podcast is Blue Note Theology— “The only podcast in the world hosted from the grand piano!” His personal website is: markglanville.org Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety The Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

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