Ezra Institute

06/11/2026

Freedom is rarely lost all at once.
It is surrendered one compromise at a time.

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we discuss Canada's newly passed Bill C-9, why it poses a serious threat to religious liberty, how it could impact churches, schools, and Christian institutions, and what faithful Christian witness looks like in an increasingly hostile legal landscape.

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot revisit Canada’s Bill C-9, now moving toward becoming law, and explain why its implications extend far beyond Canada. They discuss the bill’s vague definition of “hatred,” the removal of religious pr...

06/10/2026

Joseph Boot's manifesto of hope for society is now an audiobook. The Mission of God (10th Anniversary Edition) — exclusively on Canon+, with other platforms to follow this fall. Listen now at: https://buff.ly/LuO8wL5

06/09/2026

The Mission of God by Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot is not a light or casual read, but it is a deeply important one.

For those willing to take on the challenge, this book offers a powerful and clarifying vision of the Great Commission, the authority of Christ over every area of life, and the Christian’s calling in the world.

This updated edition includes new content on the Church’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded engagement with Romans 13, and a chapter-by-chapter study guide, making it well suited for both individual and group study.

As Pastor Jeff Durbin writes, The Mission of God is “one of the most important theological contributions to Christ’s Church in the last generation.”

If you are ready to think more deeply about God’s mission, Christ’s authority, and the task of the Church in our time, this is a book worth reading carefully.

Start reading The Mission of God today: https://buff.ly/TUpCXfF

06/06/2026

Worldview Youth Academy is almost here, and registration deadlines are coming quickly.

If you’ve been considering sending your teen this summer, now is the time to act. Spaces are limited, travel plans need to be finalized soon, and registration will close before long.

At Worldview Youth Academy, students spend a week immersed in biblical worldview teaching, meaningful discussion, Christian fellowship, and unforgettable camp experiences, all designed to help them think faithfully about every area of life under the Lordship of Christ.

WYA USA
Gatlinburg, TN | July 10–16

WYA Canada
Port Burwell, ON | July 26–31

Don’t wait. Register today at buff.ly/bh5yBYw.

06/03/2026

Looking for a meaningful getaway for the whole family this summer?

Join us for Ezra Institute Family Camp Canada, August 29 to September 5, 2026, at Fair Havens in Beaverton, Ontario.

This week is designed for families, couples, and singles who want time away to rest, build meaningful connections, create lasting memories, and learn more about God’s design for the family - a special week before the school routine begins.

Together, we’ll blend biblical wisdom, cultural apologetics, and the joy of shared community in a peaceful retreat setting.

Save the date and begin making plans to join us this summer.

06/03/2026

Identity is not something we create.

It is something we receive.

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we trace the rise of the modern self—from Rousseau and Freud to transgenderism and transhumanism—and examine how our culture came to believe that identity is self-generated rather than God-given.

We discuss why losing God means losing ourselves, why modern identity projects ultimately lead to confusion and instability, and why true human flourishing is found not in self-creation but in being renewed in Christ.

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot discuss identity from a biblical worldview. They look at how modern culture has detached identity from God and made it something each person must create for themselves. They trace how ideas from philosophy...

06/02/2026

Preorder is now live for Reformation, Not Revolution: Why God’s Law Matters for Society by David A. Forsythe.

Releasing June 23, this new Ezra Press title calls Christians to reject retreat, resist revolutionary politics, and recover a biblical vision for cultural reformation under Christ.

Preorder here: https://buff.ly/OBXK2LN

05/30/2026

Young adults, mark your calendars.

This September, Ezra Institute will host a four-day retreat in the Texas Hill Country for emerging Christian leaders ages 21 to 35.

Designed for those who want to deepen their biblical worldview, this immersive experience will include rich teaching, interactive discussion, spiritual formation, rest, recreation, and authentic Christian community.

Sept. 17-20, 2026

H.E. Butt Foundation Camp, Headwaters
Leakey, Texas

More details are coming soon, but for now, save the date and begin making plans to join us.

05/29/2026

Meet Rev. Dr. Michael Thiessen!

Rev. Dr. Michael Thiessen serves as the US Chief of Operations for the Ezra Institute. With more than 20 years of pastoral ministry experience, Michael has a heart for training and mentoring Christians through faithful Bible teaching, biblical worldview formation, and practical wisdom for life and leadership.

Michael is also the founding pastor of Royal Spring Chapel in Georgetown, Kentucky, where he continues to serve the local church while helping expand Ezra’s work throughout the United States.

Through his teaching, leadership, and pastoral experience, Michael helps equip Christians to think, live, and lead under the Lordship of Christ.

05/28/2026

Critical theory is not neutral.
It is a rival religion with its own doctrine of sin, salvation, and liberation.

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we discuss the roots of cultural Marxism, the rise of critical theory, the sexual revolution, and why Christians must reject every attempt to deconstruct God’s created order.

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot continue their discussion on Marxism by tracing how traditional Marxist theory shifted from economics to culture, giving rise to critical theory and the modern sexual revolution. They examine why Marxist eco...