Saints & Sinners
Saints & Sinners
Aaron Mcilroy & Mark van Straaten
Meet comedian Aaron Mcilroy and pastor Mark van Straaten. 2 people from very different walks of life. In their podcast of Saints and Sinners, they get to talk about what they have in difference and in common. Focusing on their real life stories of making sense of their faith walk in Jesus.
Fixing the Fear
Aaron and Mark share their personal fears. Especially as Covid-19 takes effect. They ponder the fact that fear has many layers. They also discuss practical ways to overcome fear. Hopefully you will relate to their observations and be encouraged in whatever it is that you are facing. Even though this is serious subject, they do have a few laughs as well.
Jun 21, 2020
43 min
It's only the Depth that Varies
In this episode Aaron and Mark discuss the fact that often times we are in a crises and then we have a crises in the crises, thus "it is only the depth that Varies". They share their own current experience and how they are currently dealing with stuff happening while being in Lockdown.
Jun 8, 2020
38 min
Bare Bums in a New Reality
Aaron and Mark talk about how lessons from the past and the present can help prepare for a new reality. Being in Lockdown and finding new ways to do their work has helped them figure out things as they move into the "after Lockdown" life. Their big idea is about staying on Mission! Candid, honest and open - they share their thoughts that may just help others.
May 29, 2020
43 min
Lamborghini's, Sausages and Joy!
In this 2nd episode on Joy, Aaron and Mark take a deeper dive in how to find joy in everything They see that joy has an "engine" which inspires faith. This faith in turn leads to trust, going onto the power of confession, ultimately bringing joy. Joy continues to emerge as we serve each other. We hope that this podcast will be both enlightening and bring you joy!
May 23, 2020
42 min
Finding Joy in Lockdown
Is God joyful? Aaron and Mark talk about joy from their different backgrounds. Aaron being a comedian, and in the "business" of joy, shares a unique perspective on how laughter and joy come together. At the same time, the bible often talks about joy in the midst of hardship. And hardship can be a form of "mis-direction" leading to joy.
May 13, 2020
39 min
The Gift of Uncertainty
n the midst of a Coronavirus pandemic, Aaron and Mark talk about uncertainty. In this episode they share stories of past uncertainties and how one can potentially learn from them. They anchor their conversation around a metaphor that Jesus spoke about in Luke 11:34, “Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. But when it is unhealthy, your body is filled with darkness.
May 6, 2020
40 min
Saints & Sinners - Introduction
This Podcast is where comedian Aaron Mcilroy and pastor Mark van Straaten talk about all things faith and life. Coming from totally different backgrounds, Aaron and Mark share a common love for God and for people. This is their account of everyday faith!
Apr 26, 2020
34 min