Worldview Campus Lectures

How Can We Trust the Bible? — Joseph Owen

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

In How Can We Trust the Bible?, Joseph Owen, Director of the Worldview Science Center, examines why Christians can have confidence that the Scriptures we possess today faithfully preserve the Word of God. Drawing from the history of the biblical text, ancient manuscripts, archaeology, and the discipline of textual criticism, this lecture explores how scholars compare manuscript evidence and account for textual variants while establishing the wording of the biblical text. Owen addresses common challenges to Scripture’s reliability and equips Christians to give a thoughtful, informed defense of the Bible as a trustworthy record of God’s revelation.

Garden Path Camp is a fun, hands-on outdoor adventure for ages 6–12 that builds physical resilience and teaches faithful stewardship of God’s creation while guiding campers through the biblical story of the three Gardens.

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The Gospel in the Garden of Gethsemane — Cory McKenna

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In The Gospel in the Garden of Gethsemane, Cory McKenna of The Cross Current explores Christ’s prayer and obedience in Gethsemane as a powerful window into the heart of the Gospel. From the seriousness of sin and the cost of redemption to Christ’s willing submission to the Father, this lecture points clearly to mankind’s need for salvation through Jesus Christ. With a strong emphasis on evangelism, McKenna equips believers to understand the Gospel more deeply, communicate it clearly, and confidently share the good news of Christ with others.

Dinosaurs and the Bible — Calvin Smith

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In Dinosaurs and the Bible, Calvin Smith of AiG Canada explores the fascinating world of dinosaurs through the lens of biblical history. Beginning with the authority of Scripture and the Genesis account of creation, this lecture examines when dinosaurs lived, how they fit within God’s created order, what happened to them, and how the fossil record relates to Noah’s Flood. Along the way, Smith challenges conventional evolutionary assumptions and demonstrates how dinosaurs can be understood consistently within a biblical worldview.

The Three Gardens — Steven R. Martins

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In The Three Gardens, Steven R. Martins, founding director of the Cántaro Institute, traces the biblical story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration through three defining gardens: Eden, Gethsemane, and the Garden-City of the New Creation. From mankind’s original calling under God, through Christ’s obedience and victory, to the promised renewal of all things, this lecture presents the Christian worldview as the true framework for understanding reality, history, and our place within God’s unfolding Kingdom.

The Men of Issachar — Steven R. Martins

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Inspired by 1 Chronicles 12:32, Rev. Steven R. Martins calls men of the church to be like the Men of Issachar—men marked not merely by strength, but by wisdom, who understood the times and knew what God’s people ought to do. He argues that such discernment is urgently needed today through the recovery of a distinctly biblical worldview, one that sees all of life under the Lordship of Christ and equips believers to think faithfully, build courageously, and labor generationally for the good of church and culture.

The Necessity of Application — Doug Wilson

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0500

Pastor Doug Wilson presses home the need for applied biblical truth to everyday life.

The Anduril Moment — Scott Masson

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Dr. Scott Masson helps us understand the beleaguered anthropology of our age and how it's led to our apostate moment, and provides an answer in the Person and work of Christ.

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Q&A Panel — Dr. Michael Wagner, John Bellingham, Dr. Scott Masson, and Doug Wilson

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Conference speakers at the Niagara 2025 Conference answer audience questions on "Christ & Government."

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Leaving God Behind — Michael Wagner

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500

Dr. Michael Wagner lectures on how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ushered in a legal revolution in Canada that deliberately undermined Canada's explicit Christian heritage.

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Heralds of the Kingdom — Steven R. Martins

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:00:00 -0500

Founding Director of the Cántaro Institute, Rev. Steven R. Martins, delivers a stirring message on the Church's role as an ambassador of Christ's Kingdom.

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The Blueprints for Building Mere Christianity — Doug Wilson

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Pastor Doug Wilson argues that the Gospel-centred movement had too small a circumference. Christ is the centre of all things!

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Why Do We Make? — Ryan Lauterio

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400

In his lecture "Why Do We Make?" (recorded in February 2025 Richmond Virginia) Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology explores the theological, philosophical, and practical foundations of human creativity through a deeply biblical lens. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he emphasizes that making is not merely a cultural or artistic option, but a fundamental aspect of being human—rooted in our created nature as finite beings made in the image of God. Lauterio distinguishes between God's act of creating ex nihilo and humanity’s role in making from what God has already provided. He warns against conflating personal identity with creative output, encouraging artists to work from gratitude rather than a desire for significance or self-justification. He addresses common pitfalls such as perfectionism, narcissism, and idolatry in the arts, and challenges listeners to examine their motivations and callings in the light of Christ's Lordship and mission. Lauterio urges artists to cultivate humility, faithfulness, and theological clarity, making art not to seek glory but to serve God and neighbor. Through Scripture, Pastoral wisdom and story, he calls for a reformation in how the church sees art—not as peripheral, but as a vital, culture-making activity empowered by the Spirit and grounded in the Gospel.

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Imagination Lost Q&A — Ryan Lauterio

Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this Q&A session following his lecture Imagination Lost: How the Arts Can Help Us Recover Our Imaginations for the World God Created, Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute invites listeners to further explore how imagination—when shaped by Scripture and redeemed in Christ—can become a powerful tool for perceiving truth, creating beauty, and participating in God’s redemptive work. Building on themes of artistic renewal, biblical reflection, and the healing of distorted desires, the discussion offers practical and theological insights into how art can glorify God and restore our vision of the world as it was meant to be.

Dialogue: What Is the Good Society?

Tue, 27 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The dialogue titled "What Is the Good Society?" features a thought-provoking discussion among Christian apologist Dr. Andy Bannister, Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally, and secular humanist Justin Trottier. In this event, each speaker presents their vision of an ideal society, drawing from their respective religious and philosophical perspectives. The conversation delves into topics such as the role of religion in public life, the foundations of morality, and the principles that should guide societal structures.

The Classical Debate: Jay Smith vs. Dr. Shabir Ally

Mon, 26 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400

The classical debate between Christian apologist Jay Smith and Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally focuses on the question, “Which is the Word of God—the Bible or the Qur’an?” Jay Smith critiques the Qur’an’s claim to divine origin by challenging its eternality, early compilation, and textual preservation, while Shabir Ally defends the Qur’an using five biblical criteria for divine scripture—divine inspiration, beneficial teaching, truthfulness, monotheism, and internal consistency—arguing that according to Islam, the Qur’an meets these standards better than the Bible. The original recording of this event garnered over 950,000 views on YouTube and has now been re-released from the archives for public viewing.

Imagination Lost — Ryan Lauterio

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400

In this thought-provoking lecture delivered in Richmond, Virginia, in December 2023, Ryan Lauterio of The Maker Institute explores the profound relationship between art and faith. Challenging the modern tendency to view art as a secular or autonomous endeavor, Lauterio contends that art cannot be rightly understood apart from faith, nor can it be divorced from the person and work of Jesus Christ. Drawing on theological insight and cultural critique, he calls listeners to reconsider art not merely as expression or aesthetic, but as a deeply spiritual act that reflects our understanding of truth, beauty, and the Creator Himself.

The Triumph of the Kingdom of God — Steven R. Martins

Wed, 07 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400

In a world where the kingdom of darkness rages against Christ and His church—through cultural mockery, unjust laws, and spiritual rebellion—we take heart knowing that Christ is already enthroned, the strong man is bound, and His Kingdom is advancing until every enemy is defeated. As Institute founder Rev. Steven R. Martins explains at the Go & Teach Conference 2025, our victory is assured because the King reigns.

Ecclesiastes: Injustice & Oppression — Steven R. Martins

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 4:1-3, which speaks about the injustice and oppression we witness in our fallen world, and the hope we have in God to bring judgment and restoration.

Ecclesiastes: Mortality — Steven R. Martins

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0500

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:18-22, which highlights human mortality and the shared fate of humans and animals, emphasizing life's fleeting nature. It encourages finding joy in daily tasks, fostering humility before God, and gratitude for present blessings.

The Principle of Sola Scriptura — David Robinson

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0500

In this lecture, Dr. David Robinson of Westminster Chapel delves into the Reformational principle of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), examining its profound roots within the historic Protestant Reformation and its enduring significance. By exploring the theological and historical context in which Sola Scriptura emerged as a central tenet of the Reformation, we uncover how it served as both a critique of ecclesiastical traditions that eclipsed the authority of Scripture and a call to return to God’s Word as the ultimate standard for faith and practice.

The Reformation in Europe — Ted Van Raalte

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Dr. Ted Van Raalte delivers an insightful lecture on the Reformation in Europe, exploring its theological, cultural, and ecclesiastical transformations. With a focus on key figures like Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli, he examines the Reformation’s impact on the church and society, highlighting the enduring significance of sola scriptura and the recovery of the gospel. Dr. Van Raalte skillfully connects historical events to modern Christian life, emphasizing God's providence in shaping the faith.

The Spanish Reformation — Steven R. Martins

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500

The Spanish Reformation, though overshadowed by Protestant movements in Germany and England, reveals a powerful yet suppressed testimony to God’s work through faithful believers, as explained by Rev. Steven R. Martins at the Niagara Conference 2024. Figures like Julian Hernández, a daring smuggler of Reformed literature, Constantino Ponce de la Fuente, a covert preacher of biblical truth, and Casiodoro de Reina and Cipriano de Valera, translators of the enduring Reina-Valera Bible, exemplify courage, faith, and the transformative power of God’s Word amidst fierce opposition.

Learning Confession and Repentance from the Psalms and Reformers — Kasey Horvath

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500

This lecture by Rev. Kasey Horvath at the Niagara Conference 2024 explores the doctrine of confession and repentance, drawing insights from Psalm 51 and the teachings of the Reformers, particularly Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. It emphasizes the biblical components of true penitence—contrition (how one feels about sin), confession (acknowledging sin before God), and repentance (a change of heart and behavior). Contrition reflects the emotional weight of guilt, confession brings cleansing through Christ’s atoning sacrifice, and repentance demonstrates transformation through measurable change in one’s actions. Highlighting the Reformers' focus on these doctrines, the lecture connects historical theological insights with practical applications for believers today, urging a holistic understanding of faith, repentance, and sanctification as vital aspects of Christian life and witness.

Opposites Should Not Attract — Ted Van Raalte

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Ted Van Raalte expounds on 1 John 2:15-17, emphasizing that we are not to love the world, for opposites should not attract; God's people have been set apart and are called to remain distinct, living in service to God and fulfilling His redemptive purposes within the world.

My Father's Business — David Robinson

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Dr. David Robinson, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the narrative in Luke’s gospel as it relates to the early life of Jesus and his family, delving into the rich details that shape our understanding of His early years.

Blessing in Christ — Kasey Horvath

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Rev. Kasey Horvath, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the profound blessings we have in Christ—election, redemption, and adoption—reflecting on how God’s love shapes our understanding of election and predestination, our core identity, and the freedom we’ve found from sin and trespass.

Ecclesiastes: God, Man, Glory, and Judgment — Steven R. Martins

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:9-17, where we learn that man must acknowledge God for who He is, and to be thankful for His grace towards us in light of who we are. Furthermore, we hear the wise words of God's transcendent and mystifying glory, and the judgment awaiting the wicked. This lecture is two spliced into one due to a technical recording issue.

Ecclesiastes: A Time for Everything (Part II) — Steven R. Martins

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.

Ecclesiastes: A Time for Everything (Part I) — Steven R. Martins

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.

Ecclesiastes: Work & Toil — Steven R. Martins

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, where we see the contrast of work and toil, and how the simplest of things can and ought to be enjoyed under the light of God's truth and grace.

Ecclesiastes: What Is the Point? — Steven R. Martins

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:12-17, where the King simply asks, What is the point of being wise if the wise in the end dies just as the fool?

Ecclesiastes: The Eden Project — Steven R. Martins

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, where the voice of the Qohelet (Compiler) recounts the Eden Project and how it failed to rid itself of the futility that the rest of creation is made subject to.

The Importance of Worldview Development in Education — Steven R. Martins

Wed, 08 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Why is it important to develop in our children a distinctly Christian worldview? How is a Christian education fundamentally different from non-Christian education? At the presuppositional level, Christian education is not 75 or 90 percent different from non-Christian education, it is totally and radically different. Institute founder Steven R. Martins explains during his lecture at the OCHEC 2024 Convention at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ontario.

Ecclesiastes: The Literary Introduction — Steven R. Martins

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the literary "Introduction" of the book, the passage of Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, where the voices of the Qohelet (Compiler) and the young rabbi (teacher) apprentices are introduced.

Ecclesiastes: The Preface — Steven R. Martins

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits what some call "The Preface" of the book, the passage of Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, which introduces its literary thesis: All of life is "Vanity" (Hevel).

A Christian Examination of Critical Theory (Part II) — Josué Reichow

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500

In these two-part lectures, Institute associate Josué Reichow explains the philosophical origins of critical theory, providing an analysis, notably in the works of the Frankfurt School in the early 20th century. Alongside that, he explores the relationship between critical theory and its postmodern and neo-marxist connections, attempting to map out the current landscape of identity politics, presenting a Christian critique and response to the ways in which critical theory interprets reality in different dimensions.

A Christian Examination of Critical Theory (Part I) — Josué Reichow

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500

The Three Sexual Revolutions (Part II) — Vishal Mangalwadi

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

You have heard about the sexual revolution in the 60s, but did you know that there was a second sexual revolution? And that what we are witnessing today is the third sexual revolution? Christian intellectual Vishal Mangalwadi explains the history and the cultural and religious implications of these revolutions.

The Three Sexual Revolutions (Part I) — Vishal Mangalwadi

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400

The Book That Made The West — Vishal Mangalwadi

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

From politics and science, to academia and technology, how did the Bible serve as the key to unlock the Western mind? Given the role that the Bible has occupied in the development of a civilization’s greatness, what misguided beliefs threaten to unravel the progress thus far achieved? The Bible is more than a book of antiquity, it transforms hearts and nations, as Vishal Mangalwadi explains at the 2023 Niagara Conference.

Turning the Hearts of the Children to the Father — Scott Masson

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0400

The fractured individualism evident in our culture has made people seek forms of identity in pursuit of freedom, but it is a freedom never attained and at cost of the family. The cultural challenge we face is enormous, but the Bible teaches that the family, and fathers in particular, are responsible for the education of their children. Join Dr. Scott Masson as he speaks on the holistic vision of biblical teaching as the path to true freedom at the 2023 Niagara Conference.

The Preservation of the Scriptures — Wesley Huff

Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400

How can we trust our Bibles when there has been so much time between now and when the authors wrote the originals? Hasn’t the text been corrupted over all those years? Wesley Huff of Apologetics Canada, at the Institute's 2023 Niagara Conference, answers these questions and provides a solid historical case for the faithful preservation of the inspired Word.

The Lens By Which We See The World — Steven R. Martins

Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

The inspired Word is the divine THESIS, the lens by which we can see the world for what it truly is, and the guiding principle by which we ought to order our lives. Institute founder Rev. Steven R. Martins at the 2023 Niagara Conference explains how outside of the worldview parameters provided by Scripture, man can truly know nothing.

The Biblical Epic — Scott Masson

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Achilles, Odysseus, and Adam, what did these figures have in common? They are the protagonists of great epic literature (Homer's The Iliad, The Odyssey; Milton's Paradise Lost). Does the Bible contain any such epic? Dr. Scott Masson answers the question with a resoundant "yes".

What has Wittenberg to do with Florence? — Josué Reichow

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0500

What has Wittenberg to do with Florence? What relation did the protestant reformation have with the Renaissance? How did Martin Luther fit in? What about Erasmus? Josué Reichow provides us an enlightening historical survey.

Reading the Bible as Literature — Scott Masson

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0500

The Bible features various genres, perspectives, and literary devices, and is regarded as the greatest composition of literature in all of history, and that is not even considering its divine inspiration. How can we appreciate the Bible as literature from a Christian perspective? Dr. Scott Masson (Tyndale UC) offers his thoughts.

Epiphany — Steven R. Martins

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500

What is epiphany? The word "epiphany" can be defined as a "manifestation of God", as what we see in the advent passage of Matthew 2:1-12, when the Christ was manifested to the magi. Rev. Steven R. Martins explains the biblical meaning of "epiphany" and what Christ's revealed identity means for us.

The Incarnation & Its Implications — Steven R. Martins

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500

What does the incarnation of Jesus Christ mean? What did the early church have to say about it? What were the implications of one's view of the incarnation? Rev. Steven R. Martins explains that the very historic nature of Christianity makes it a unique, real, and living faith, over against materialist or spiritual heresies.

The Prophet Jonah: The Mission & the Message — Steven R. Martins

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500

From what we can glean from Jonah 3, in light of the teachings of the New Testament, God's church has been entrusted with a mission to make the gospel known to all the nations. As Rev. Steven R. Martins explains, we who have experienced God's mercy should desire that others experience it as well.

Raising Children in a Sexualized Culture — Joe Owen

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0500

In an increasingly sexualized culture, how are we to raise our children? What parental tactics are actually myths when it comes to preparing our children? What biblical instruction can we find toward instilling a Christian worldview understanding of sexuality? CI Associate Joe (Joseph) Owen answers these questions and more.

Reason & Religion — Steven R. Martins

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0500

What is the relationship between reason (rationality) and religion? What is subservient to what? In this lecture, Rev. Steven R. Martins explains the nature of rationality and religion. Originally delivered in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Hypermodernity & Liturgy — Josué Reichow

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500

How can we make sense of what we see in the church in regard to its liturgy and the rise of hypermodernity? CI Associate Josué Reichow invites to discover the answer to this question in his lecture originally delivered at L'Abri UK.

Jesus Betrayed and Arrested — Steven R. Martins

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

In Mark 14:43-52, we read of a man who is unlike any other man, free from all sin and corruption, absolutely perfect in every way; who was sent by the Father to be the Messiah and Saviour of the world; and yet He is betrayed by one of his own. How can we understand Jesus’ betrayal and arrest? Originally delivered in St. Catharines, ON, Canada.

Always Faithful — Steven R. Martins

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

How do we understand Paul's writing in 1 Corinthians 1:4-9? In one of his earlier sermons, Rev. Steven R. Martins explains how the grace of God gives us faith, how the grace of God enriches us, and how the grace of God transforms our lives, a testament of His everlasting faithfulness. Originally delivered in St. Catharines, ON, Canada.