
Episode #16
1.16 Nino Marques | Reading | "Against Pride (Part II): A Pastoral and Theological Reflection"
As June continues to press its moral framework onto our culture, believers are increasingly forced to navigate a public square that treats objective reality as a form of harm. The primary strategy used to silence the church today is no longer an intellectual argument, but a series of weaponized emotional maneuvers designed to demand absolute affirmation. In Part 2 of this special series, we conclude our reading of the pastoral and theological reflections written by Pastor Nino Marques of Knox Baptist Church in Calgary. In this episode, we cover: The Rainbow and the Wrath Weaponized Emotions No One Beyond Redemption When Niceness Replaces Holiness May it be an encouragement to you as you navigate the month of June. Take Action: FUEL THE REFORM: Help us reach our 2026 goal of 400+ paid subscribers to anchor this mission in Alberta. For just $15/month, your partnership directly funds our provincial mobilization. Subscribe today at albertareformer.ca/subscribe . $1,000 STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST: For ages 15–24: As part of our Reformer Students initiative, we invite students to provide a strategic, theologically grounded response to Bill C–9. The first-place essay will receive $1,000 and be published in our journal. Visit albertareformer.ca to learn more.

