In this episode, host Nate dives into the alarming headlines coming out of Canada regarding Bill C-63 (referenced as C-9 in some reports) and its potential to criminalize quoting certain parts of the Bible under the guise of "combating hate". We perform a "deep dive" into the legislative language to see if Christians and pro-life advocates are truly facing a new level of legal hostility. We also discuss the shocking departure of Stephen Nichols from Ligonier and Reformation Bible College following his excommunication by Saint Andrew’s Chapel. What does excommunication actually mean in a Reformed context, and is it just a "nothing burger" if it doesn't affect your salvation? Finally, we tackle the "death nail" of theological debates: the friction between God’s sovereignty and human free will. Can we truly understand an infinite God with our finite minds? In this episode, we discuss: The Canadian "Hate Speech" Bill: Is the Bible about to be labeled "hate propaganda"? (Read more at: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-canadas-house-of-commons-passes-anti-christian-bill-that-would-criminalize-quoting-bible/) Church Discipline: The fallout of the Stephen Nichols excommunication and the reality of church politics.Theology Deep Dive: Irresistible grace, the "conspiracy" of Arminianism, and whether it’s ever okay for a Christian to lie. 📚 Resources & LinksLifeSite News Article: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-canadas-house-of-commons-passes-anti-christian-bill-that-would-criminalize-quoting-bible/ Official Bill C-63/C-9 Text: https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/C-63/first-reading Ask A Christian Website: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps