Thinking About It (Grandview Church)

We will soon welcome Dr. Kelly Kapic back to our church to speak at our Christ in Culture Conference:Living Well Within Limits: An Antidote for Hurry Sickness in our CultureFind more details here. (Pricing goes up April 11th!)In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kapic about one of his most recent books: Christian Life. This book is part of the New Studies in Dogmatics series by Zondervan Academic.The book was the winner of The Gospel Coalition Award of Distinction in Theological Studies. It's an excellent book. In this episode, Kapic joins Pastor Jon Cleland and Andrew Noble to discuss what it truly means to live a Christian life, its theological foundations in the Trinity and Christ, the importance of loving all of God's creation.

For God alone my soul waits in silence. - Psalm 62:1Life can get loud. We should learn to be quiet.In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon Cleland, Jeremy McQuoid, and Tim Mudde; and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/.

A conversation about practicing simplicity as a spiritual discipline. They contrast minimalist experiments with everyday contentment and discuss buying for usefulness rather than status. Practical hospitality, stewardship, and the role of beauty in possessions come up. They also explore living ordinary vocations with purpose and how heart formation shapes freedom in plenty and lack.

Conversations about stewardship of time, talents, money, and possessions as gifts from God. Discussion of private ownership vs. responsible stewardship and how work, earnings, and opportunities are rooted in divine gifts. Tips on planning time, avoiding overscheduling kids, and modeling healthy work rhythms. Practical giving priorities and encouragement to support gospel work and give generously.

A conversation about taking intentional solo retreat days and why the focus matters. They contrast self-centered “me” days with God-centered practices like prayer, scripture and communion. Practical rhythms and simple retreat ideas are shared, from half-day walks to journaling and fasting. They also discuss the emotional challenges and spiritual benefits of solitude.

John Cleveland, a pastoral contributor, offers practical and theological takes on the church calendar. He explores moving from daily to annual spiritual rhythms. He contrasts non-negotiable practices with helpful tools. He explains what the church calendar means, debates whether churches should observe it, and discusses Lent, fasting, and how the calendar advances gospel focus.

One of the most neglected spiritual disciplines is going to church. We gather each Sunday as a church, but why?In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon Cleland, Jeremy McQuoid, and Tim Mudde; and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/.

The What's, Why, and How of Rest.In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along and become more like Jesus.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Pastors: Jon Cleland, Jeremy McQuoid, and Tim Mudde; and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/.

The What's, Why, and How of Prayer.In 2026, our Thinking About It podcast will focus on the most important aspects of living like a Christian. We hope you'll listen along, and become more like Jesus.Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Dr. Jon Cleland, Pastor Jeremy McQuoid, Pastor Tim Mudde, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/.

They explore why Scripture matters for Christian growth and how it functions to teach, rebuke, and train. Practical reading habits and tools are discussed, from study Bibles to Bible Project overviews. They cover finding original intent, meditative daily application, ways to refresh dry seasons, and building accountability and church culture around regular Scripture intake.