The Ryley Heppner Podcast podcast

The Ryley Heppner Podcast

Helping the Church think deeply, read faithfully, and live biblically.

Helping the Church think deeply, read faithfully, and live biblically.

 

#129

The Return of Spiritual Hunger | Andy Bannister

In this episode, I have the absolute privilege of chatting with Andy Bannister, the Direct... more

05 Dec 2025

50 MINS

50:57

05 Dec 2025


#128

Hebrews, Perseverance, and a Lifeless World | Miachel Kibbe

I recently had the privilege of chatting with Michael Kibbe about his new book, "Life in a... more

29 Nov 2025

51 MINS

51:28

29 Nov 2025


#127

Why the Doctrine of the Devil Still Matter | Philip Ziegler

In this episode I talk with theologian Philip Ziegler about something Christians seem to r... more

28 Nov 2025

47 MINS

47:57

28 Nov 2025


#126

Is Mark 5 MORE than another EXORCISM?

A demon named “Legion.” A man restored. And a powerful message to Christians living under ... more

15 Nov 2025

04 MINS

04:23

15 Nov 2025


#125

Rereading and Rethinking Revelation | Greg Carey

In this conversation, I chat with Revelation scholar, Greg Carey about his new book, "Rere... more

14 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:17

14 Nov 2025


#124

The Man You’re Meant to Be | John Simons

What does it mean to truly become the man God designed you to be? In this episode, I sit d... more

08 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:14

08 Nov 2025


#123

ACTIVE Faith vs. PASSIVE Faith

Faith isn’t passive—it’s active, alive, and always moving. When Paul met Christ, his entir... more

29 Oct 2025

04 MINS

04:12

29 Oct 2025


#122

Thinking About the Church’s Faithful Engagement with AI | Todd Korpi

In this episode, Todd Korpi joins me to discuss his new book, "AI Goes to Church: Pastoral... more

16 Oct 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:14

16 Oct 2025


#121

What Did Jesus Say About Himself? | Mikel Del Rosario

What did Jesus actually say about himself? Was he simply a wise teacher—or did he claim so... more

09 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:56

09 Oct 2025


#120

The Last Eight Days of Dietrich Bonhoeffer | John McCabe

In this episode, I sit down with John McCabe to discuss his new book "Dietrich Bonhoeffer:... more

26 Sep 2025

52 MINS

52:54

26 Sep 2025


#119

Rebranding the Church: Is it Possible? | Eric Mason

In this episode I have the chance to sit down with Dr. Eric Mason to talk about his new bo... more

24 Sep 2025

46 MINS

46:15

24 Sep 2025


#118

Why GODS KINGDOM will OUTLAST EVERY THREAT

From 120 believers in Acts to billions today, God’s Kingdom has faced epidemics, persecuti... more

15 Sep 2025

05 MINS

05:50

15 Sep 2025


#117

James and the Question of Faith and Works | Joel B. Green

What does James really mean when he says, “faith without works is dead”? In this episode, ... more

11 Sep 2025

55 MINS

55:52

11 Sep 2025


#116

Does Exercise Lead to Greater Joy in Jesus? | David Mathis

What does exercise have to do with following Jesus? In this conversation, I talk with Davi... more

08 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:58

08 Sep 2025


#115

Art as Apologetics: Hip Hop, Culture, and the Gospel | Troy Lydiate

What happens when hip hop, art, and apologetics collide? In this conversation, I sit down ... more

06 Sep 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:59

06 Sep 2025


#114

What the Global Church Can Teach Us About Worship | Tim Challies

+ Listen to the end for an exclusive new song preview from CityAlight, written in conjunct... more

01 Sep 2025

27 MINS

27:49

01 Sep 2025


#113

Inside the Editing of the Westminster Study Bible | Emerson B. Powery

As the one-year anniversary of the Westminster Study Bible approaches, I am joined by one ... more

27 Aug 2025

56 MINS

56:06

27 Aug 2025


#112

How Aristotle Helps Clarify the Christian Faith | Louis Markos

Can ancient philosophy help us understand the Christian faith? Louis Markos joins me to ta... more

24 Aug 2025

55 MINS

55:23

24 Aug 2025


#111

How Paul PROVED CHRIST from the SCRIPTURES

The most important question you will ever answer is this: Who is Jesus? In Acts 17, Paul r... more

21 Aug 2025

06 MINS

06:38

21 Aug 2025


#110

John on Patmos: The Power of HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historical context can bring incredible weight to the Bible. Take Revelation 1:9 as an exa... more

19 Aug 2025

06 MINS

06:18

19 Aug 2025


#109

The Church According to Scripture | Guy Waters

What is the church and why does it still matter? In this episode I chat with Dr. Guy Water... more

18 Aug 2025

57 MINS

57:08

18 Aug 2025


#108

What Do Biblical Scholars Think of The Chosen? | Doug Huffman and Paul Gondreau

Biblical scholars Doug Huffman and Paul Gondreau join for me a conversation to explore the... more

15 Aug 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:41

15 Aug 2025


#107

Did JESUS ever claim to be GOD?

Did Jesus ever claim to be God? In John 8:58, Jesus declares, “Before Abraham was, I am.” ... more

13 Aug 2025

05 MINS

05:48

13 Aug 2025


#106

What if we switched our phone/bible habits?

I wonder what the impact would be if this week, everywhere you normally would take your ph... more

12 Aug 2025

01 MINS

01:00

12 Aug 2025


#105

If I PASTORED again...

Seven years of lead pastoring and I have now resigned. I don't know what is next, but if i... more

08 Aug 2025

12 MINS

12:05

08 Aug 2025


#104

Why the Bible Is Funnier Than You Think | Anthony Russo

In this episode, I sit down with comedian and creator Anthony Russo to talk about his late... more

07 Aug 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:36

07 Aug 2025


#103

Left Behind, Literalism, and the Fall of Dispensationalism

In this episode, I chat with historian Daniel Hummel about his new book, "The Rise and Fal... more

04 Aug 2025

56 MINS

56:39

04 Aug 2025


#102

Peterson, O’Connor, and the Secular Shift | Benjamin MacDonald

In this episode, I talk with Benjamin MacDonald (Apologetics Canada) about the rise of sec... more

28 Jul 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:28

28 Jul 2025


#101

AI Shepherds and the Future of the Church | Paul Hoffman

In this episode, I sit down with pastor, author and scholar, Paul Hoffman, to talk about h... more

26 Jul 2025

56 MINS

56:16

26 Jul 2025