Rekindled Faith

Making Faith Your Own with Adam Coleman

Making Faith Your Own with Adam Coleman
Guest: Adam Coleman
In this episode of the Rekindled Faith Podcast, host Melanie Beerda sits down with Adam Coleman from TRU ID Apologetics for an honest conversation about faith, identity, and the journey of making belief personal. Adam shares his story of growing up in a Christian home, facing challenges to his faith during college, and how discovering apologetics helped strengthen his confidence in Christianity during seasons of doubt.
Together, Melanie and Adam explore the importance of moving beyond inherited belief, the role of community in sustaining faith, and how God continually reveals Himself to us in unique and personal ways. They also reflect on responsibility, identity in Christ, and the transformative power of faith in overcoming life’s challenges.
This episode is for anyone wrestling with questions, seeking deeper understanding, or longing to move from secondhand belief to a faith they truly own.
📚 Resources & Links
Connect with Adam Coleman🌐 YouTube: Tru ID Apologetics
🌐 YouTube: Weird Hill to Die on 
📘 The unspoken Documentary 
📘 Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel 
📸 @realadamcoleman
Connect with Melanie + Rekindled Faith🌐 melaniebeerda.ca📸 Instagram: @melanie.beerda | @rekindledfaith
Rekindled Faith Podcast is a ministry with the goal of encouraging those struggling with faith to become deeply rooted in Christ. To learn more or connect with Melanie, please follow our socials and visit our website.

Navigating Faith & Authenticity with Brandt Johnson

Navigating Faith and Authenticity with Brandt Johnson
Guest: Brandt Johnson, Former Pastor & Author
In this episode of the Rekindled Faith Podcast, Melanie Beerda sits down with Brandt Johnson to discuss his journey from cultural Christianity to a deeper, more authentic faith. Brandt shares how growing up in a church-centric environment led him to wrestle with inherited beliefs, prompting a personal pursuit of truth and genuine relationship with God.
A life-threatening motorcycle accident became a turning point, inviting Brandt into vulnerability, community, and honest spiritual reflection. His story challenges listeners to move beyond tradition for tradition’s sake and rediscover a faith rooted in sincerity and wholehearted pursuit of Christ.
📚 Resources & Links
Connect with Brandt Johnson🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@510bcj📘 TikTok: @brandtjohnson2 | Insta: @bcj5_10
Connect with Melanie + Rekindled Faith🌐 melaniebeerda.ca📸 Instagram: @melanie.beerda | @rekindledfaith
Rekindled Faith Podcast exists to encourage those struggling with faith to become deeply rooted in Christ. Follow along on our socials or visit our website to learn more.
 
 

The Resume God is Writing with Lindsay Martin

The Resumé God Is Writing
Guest: Lindsay Martin, Apologetics Canada
In this conversation, Melanie sits down with Lindsay Martin to discuss how God shapes our résumés in unexpected ways, especially as we navigate the tension between career aspirations and the call of motherhood.
Together, they explore what it means to choose heart posture over performance, embracing God’s purpose and finding fulfillment in every season.
 
📚 Resources & Links
Apologetics Canada🌐 Website: apologeticscanada.com📸 Instagram: @apologeticscanada
Connect with Melanie + Rekindled Faith🌐 Website: melaniebeerda.ca📸 Instagram: @melanie.beerda | @rekindledfaith
Rekindled Faith Podcast is a ministry with the goal of encouraging those struggling with faith to become deeply rooted in Christ. To learn more or connect with Melanie, please follow our socials and visit our website.

Divine Hiddenness with Aase Victoria Boe

Divine Hiddenness with Aase Victoria Boe
Guest: Aase Victoria Boe from Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics
In this thoughtful episode of Rekindled Faith, host Melanie Beerda welcomes Aase Victoria, who shares her remarkable journey from Norway to studying at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Together, they explore what it means to seek God when He feels distant and how questions of faith, philosophy, and truth can actually draw us closer to Him.
Victoria opens up about her wrestle with divine hiddenness—those seasons when God seems silent—and how learning to engage both heart and mind has deepened her trust in His presence. The conversation also delves into the power of expectations in shaping faith, the pursuit of truth amidst doubt, and the profound beauty of sacrificial love as the foundation of Christian belief.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Where is God when I can’t feel Him?” and longs to rediscover the quiet assurance that faith and reason together lead us home to Christ.
📚 Resources & Links
Connect with Victoria🌐 OCCA
Connect with Melanie Beerda🌐 melaniebeerda.ca📸 Instagram: @melanie.beerda📘 Facebook: @rekindledfaith🎵 TikTok: @rekindledfaith
Rekindled Faith Podcast is a ministry with the goal of encouraging those struggling with faith to become deeply rooted in Christ. To learn more or connect with Melanie, please follow our socials and visit our website.

The Ripple Effect of Generosity with James Carroll

The Ripple Effect of Generosity with James Carroll
Guest: James Carroll (Mission Without Borders – Canada)
In this inspiring episode of Rekindled Faith, host Melanie Beerda welcomes James Carroll from Mission Without Borders – Canada to explore the life-changing impact of generosity. Together, they unpack how gratitude fuels a generous heart, how giving produces deep joy, and why trusting in God’s provision frees us from a scarcity mindset.
James shares powerful stories from the field, offering insight into global poverty, the real needs of families across Eastern Europe, and how even small acts of generosity can spark profound transformation. Their conversation serves as a reminder that the gospel compels us toward compassion—and that every believer is invited to help carry hope to those who need it most.
This episode is a meaningful call to action for anyone longing to make a difference, challenge financial fear, and live with open hands.
 
📚 Resources & Links
Mission Without Borders – Canada🌐 Website: https://www.missionwithoutborders.ca/📸 Instagram: @mwb_canada📘 Facebook: Mission without Borders Canada
Connect with Melanie Beerda🌐 melaniebeerda.ca📸 Instagram: @melanie.beerda | @rekindledfaith📘 Facebook: @rekindledfaith🎵 TikTok: @rekindledfaith
Rekindled Faith Podcast exists to encourage those wrestling with doubt or discouragement to become deeply rooted in Christ. To learn more or connect with Melanie, visit our website or follow along on social media.

Islam, New Age and the Road to Christ with Marc Papineau

Islam, New Age & the Road to Christ with Marc Papineau
Guest: Marc Papineau (Iron Ministry)
In this compelling episode of Rekindled Faith, Melanie Beerda sits down with Marc Papineau to hear his powerful story of redemption. Raised in a culturally Catholic home, Marc’s spiritual journey led him through New Age practices and into Islam—until he and his wife encountered the transforming truth of Jesus Christ. That encounter reshaped their lives and gave Marc a new mission: to share the gospel with courage and compassion.
Today, Marc is actively involved in men’s ministry, is currently pursuing Bible seminary studies, and is passionate about discipleship and evangelism. He co-founded Iron Ministry with his wife, Ade—who grew up in a Muslim household in Indonesia. Together, they have given their lives to Christ and now combine faith-based apparel, testimonies, and community outreach as a way to spark gospel conversations across cultural lines.
Marc is also an advocate for Crescent Project, a ministry that equips Christians to share the hope of Jesus with Muslims in truth and love. With a special heart for reaching men who feel caught between cultural pressure and spiritual hunger, Marc helps them rediscover their God-given identity and purpose in Christ.
This conversation is for anyone who’s ever searched for meaning, wrestled with competing worldviews, or longed to see how God can transform even the most unlikely story into a testimony of hope.
📚 Resources & Links
🌐 Learn more about Iron Ministry: ironministry.ca
📸 Instagram: @IMBrand.HQ
🤝 Explore Crescent Project: crescentproject.org
Rekindled Faith Podcast is a ministry with the goal of encouraging those struggling with faith to become deeply rooted in Christ. If you would like to learn more or connect with Melanie, please follow our socials and check out our website.
🌐 melaniebeerda.ca📸 Instagram: @Melanie.Beerda || @RekindledFaith

Faith & Feelings with Jenica Mckenzie

Faith & Feelings with Jenica Mckenzie
Guest: Jenica Mckenzie
In this heartfelt episode of Rekindled Faith, host Melanie Beerda welcomes her friend Jenica Mckenzie, a teacher at a local Christian school, to share her personal journey of faith. Growing up in a charismatic church, Jenica opens up about learning to navigate the tension between emotions and faith—discovering that true spiritual maturity often comes through stillness, surrender, and waiting on God.
Together, Melanie and Jenica explore the importance of Christian community, the beauty of divine appointments, and how God often uses life’s challenges as refining moments. Jenica shares personal stories of finding peace and understanding in the midst of uncertainty, reminding listeners that our tests can become our teachers when we trust God’s timing.
This conversation is for anyone learning to balance heart and head in their walk with Christ and longing to rest in the assurance that God is at work—even in the waiting.
Connect with Melanie Beerda🌐 melaniebeerda.ca📸 Instagram: @melanie.beerda📘 Facebook: @rekindledfaith🎵 TikTok: @rekindledfaith
Rekindled Faith Podcast is a ministry with the goal of encouraging those struggling with faith to become deeply rooted in Christ. To learn more or connect with Melanie, please follow our socials and visit our website.

Beyond the Surface: Exploring Questions about Faith with Dr. Andy Bannister

Beyond the Surface: Exploring Questions About Faith
Guest: Dr. Andy Bannister (Solas)
In this thought-provoking episode, Andy and Melanie dive deep into the profound questions that shape our existence and spirituality. Join them as they explore the mysteries of life, the universe, and our place within it. Through insightful discussions and personal reflections, the aim is to inspire and challenge your perspectives on what it means to live a meaningful life. 
Andy is the Director of Solas and is a highly in-demand speaker, writer, and broadcaster. From universities to churches, cafes to pubs, schools to workplaces, Andy regularly addresses audiences of both Christians and those of all faiths and none on issues relating to faith, culture, politics and society. He was co-editor and a contributing writer for Have You Ever Wondered? and authored How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot, Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? and The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist. He also co-hosts two podcasts, PEP Talk and Pod of the Gaps and presents the Short Answers video series for Solas.
 
📚 Resources & Links:
Learn more about Solas: solas-cpc.org
Explore Andy’s books and talks: AndyBannister.net
Watch Solas short answers videos: Solas YouTube Channel
Rekindled Faith Podcast is a ministry with the goal of encouraging those struggling with faith to become deeply rooted in Christ. If you would like to learn more or connect with Melanie please follow our socials and check out the website.
🌐 melaniebeerda.ca📸 Instagram: @Melanie.Beerda || @RekindledFaith

Grace in the Ashes: Recovery & Faith with Alanzo Paul

Grace in the Ashes: Recovery & Faith
Guest: Alanzo Paul (OCCA & REBOOT at Oxford)
In this heartfelt and honest episode, Melanie Beerda sits down with Alanzo Paul to explore the deep work of God in the midst of addiction, doubt, and suffering. Both Melanie and Alanzo share parts of their own recovery stories—testimonies of how God gently pursued them, called them out of addiction, and began a healing journey rooted in grace.
Together, they unpack what it means to live out an authentic faith—one that doesn’t shy away from pain or questions but meets people where they really are. Emphasizing the need for leaders to stay present, humble, and connected to the people they serve.
Alanzo also shares about his work with the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA) and REBOOT, a global initiative helping the next generation wrestle with faith, doubt, and some of life’s most difficult questions.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt lost, wondered if healing is really possible, or longed for a deeper, more honest walk with Jesus.
📚 Resources & Links:
Learn more about OCCA: theocca.org
Explore REBOOT Global: rebootglobal.org
Watch Alanzo’s talks on suffering, doubt, and the supernatural:OCCA YouTube Channel
Related episode: Helping the Next Generation Find Hope and PurposeListen here
Rekindled Faith Podcast is a ministry with the goal of encouraging those struggling with faith to become deeply rooted in Christ. If you would like to learn more or connect with Melanie please follow our socials and check out our website. 
melaniebeerda.ca
Instagram: @Melanie.Beerda || @RekindledFaith

Mountain Prayer with Bonnie Pue

Mountain Prayer with Bonnie Pue
Guest: Bonnie Pue
In this adventurous episode of Rekindled Faith, Melanie Beerda sits down with Bonnie Pue to share stories from their recent backpacking trip in the mountains. What began as a time of hiking and reflection took an unexpected turn when an encounter with coyotes led to an intense prayer meeting with God under the stars. Out in the wilderness, they discovered how creation opens the heart to encounter the Creator in powerful ways.
Beyond the mountain trails, Melanie and Bonnie also lean into a deeper conversation about the spiritual movement happening within our culture today. With many gripped by the devastating loss of Charlie Kirk, they reflect on the urgency for Christians to rise up with boldness, courage, and conviction to share the truth of the gospel in a world desperate for hope.
This conversation is for anyone longing to be reminded of God’s nearness in the wild, stirred to live faithfully in uncertain times, and encouraged to stand boldly for Christ.
📚 Resources & Links
Connect with Bonnie Pue🌐 Website: https://www.theunionmovement.com/📸 Instagram: @bonniepue | @theunionmovement
Connect with Melanie Beerda🌐 melaniebeerda.ca📸 Instagram: @melanie.beerda | @rekindledfaith🎵 TikTok: @rekindled.faith