Digitized sound file for Aud 81b not attached, due to copyright restrictions Audio 81a consists of the following recording: Title: Jake Epp – “What is our Community?” Hon. Jake Epp, Minister of Health, discusses extending ideas into the community. He then explores the definition of community and the impact of Trinity Western University students. He asks the students to look critically at society and evaluate it within their faith. He shares a personal anecdote about going to China. He discusses the journey to faith of a member of the communist party in China. President Snider thanks Mr. Epp for speaking. Audio 81b consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Charles Malik – “Radio Discussion” - very poor quality Dr.Charles Malik, President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1958 to 1959, speaks on Gorbachev and Reagan peace talks to someone, possibly journalist Jack Webster, on a radio station. He also discusses nuclear war. There are two different audio streams recorded one on top of the other, making this recording almost impossible to decipher. At [10:45] there is some discussion of Canadian politics. Don Johnson, Liberal MP joins the discussion. They respond to some phone calls. There is some discussion of prison riots with Roger Caron. The recording cuts off in the middle of a sentence. This recording is possibly from “The Coast” radio station, 97.1 CKAY. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 159a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Neil Snider – “RNS Baccalaureate Address” President Snider speaks on the responsibility of the Christian Disciple to be reconciled to God. He emphasizes the importance of finding an eagerness for God. He advocates for spiritual maturity. He discusses the importance of how one responds to temptation. He discusses the importance of acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord. He believes the greatest miracle is when an individual commits his or her life to Christ. He emphasizes the need to live for Christ and to be responsible to Him. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Note: this appears to be a Sunday morning worship service that preceded the formal graduation ceremony
Audio 158a consists of the following recording: Title: Many Speakers – “Baptismal Service” This recording consists of a Baptismal Service at Black Lake in 1986. This service is led by an unidentified speaker. District Chairman Steve Watkins [?] is called on to read from the book of Titus. A passage from Hebrews 9 is read by the new pastor - Aubrey Dau [?] - of the Portland Avenue Church in Tacoma. Brother Charles McGee [?] is asked to read from Colossians 2. The primary speaker addresses the position of the Evangelical Free Church on baptism. The group is led in prayer. There are numerous baptismal candidates from three different churches. The pastors from the respective churches present the candidates for baptism, and the candidates are baptized in the order in which they are presented. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Note: original cassette tape label reads: 86-51 Baptismal Service (including in the water) (Sunday afternoon) Black Lake - 1986
Audio 24a consists of the following recording: Title: Chuck Colson – “God Demands Our Obedience” Chuck Colson, a Christian leader, cultural commentator, and author who served as Special Counsel for President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973, speaks at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver during Trinity's Fall Banquet. He opens with a joke about being tape-recorded - referring to Watergate. He also tells several humorous anecdotes. He poses the question, “What can a fellow believe in now?” Colson discusses the breakdown of government and loss of trust in society. He discusses how modern society lives as if God is dead. Colson examines what it means to be a Christian in a religious sense and not merely a situational or cultural sense. The Church must stand on truth, on Scripture. Colson also examines the Trinity Western Statement of Purpose and the importance of the mission to create leaders who think as Christians constantly. He discusses how God has not used his triumphs, but the great defeat of his life - going to prison - to impact others. Colson argues that it is not what we do, but what God chooses to do through us, and our obedience to Him. He then examines what it means to love God. Finally, Colson calls out to the people not to simply sit smugly and be saved, but to go out and live as members of the Church of Christ in the middle of the decaying Kingdom of the world. President Snider thanks Colson for coming and makes a few closing remarks. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 175a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Neil Snider / Dr. Don Page – “Growth of Trinity Western University / The Changing World” Dr. Snider speaks on the development of Trinity Western University during his time as president. He introduces Dr. Don Page who discusses the changes in the world and the importance of the Christian community being attuned to those changes. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Archivist's notes, 2007: Development Event. Dr. Snider opens, announcing that "there will be a video in a few minutes that will tell you about Trinity Western." He comments on the interest in Pacific Rim countries - like Korea - regarding establishing some kind of affiliation with Trinity. He shares his own vision for Trinity, which includes academic excellence, the "student development approach" (that students learn as much outside the classroom setting as inside, so the whole environment is key), and accomplishing both of these from a biblical perspective. "We are here tonight to thank you for standing with us." Snider states that the motto for the current year, "truth unto godliness," is taken from Titus 1. He introduces the video. The recording is interrupted. Dr Snider introduces Dr. Page, here from Toronto, as the speaker. Page [later Academic Vice President for TWU] speaks regarding the need to prepare for a challenging future.
Audio 62a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Steve Hayner, Staley Lecture series – “Sex and Marriage” Dr. Steve Hayner, Vice President for Student Life at Seattle Pacific University since 1984 (and President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship from 1988 to 2001), speaks on Genesis 2 and marriage as part of the Staley Lecture series. He explores the difference between friendship, intimacy, and sexuality. He speaks to the importance of commitment. He discusses the transition to a sexual relationship after marriage. He discusses the importance abstinence through personal stories. He emphasizes the importance of communication in a relationship, over physical relations. He argues that love is commitment, and that the amount of physical expression should relate to the level of commitment between partners. He encourages the students to think about the message they are intending to send to themselves and their partners. He leads the students in prayer. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 130a consists of the following recording: Title: President Snider – “Panel Discussion” Dr. Snider moderates a panel dscussion that includes Dr. Guy Saffold (TWU Administrator), Dr. Bob Burkinshaw (TWU Professor), Dr. Don Page (TWU Administrator), Mr. Melvin Smith (Lawyer and constitutional expert), and Carol Gran (Minister of Government Management Services and Minister Responsible for Women's Programs). Dr. Snider summarizes the position of each panel member. He thanks them for speaking and invites Carol Gran to speak. Gran focuses on the subservient role of women in Christian society. Drs. Burkinshaw and Page respond. The impact of constitutional law on various issues is discussed by Mel Smith as he answers various questions. Dr. Page answers questions and shares his faith journey. Dr. Snider makes some closing remarks. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 170a consists of the following recording: Title: Corporate Spots – “Trinity Western University” This recording contains several advertisements for Trinity Western University. Each begins with a distinct piano riff and then a member of the university or Christian community speaks on the benefits of TWU; featured people include Terry Winter, Jim Janz, and Al Willms. These are duplicates of some of the ads on Aud. 171a There is also an advertisement for a music night featuring Wendy Swanson and Crystal Hicks. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Labels on original cassette tape read: TWU Corp. Spots, "Sept-Oct" Winter - Janz - Willms; Music BED ADJ spots - Mags Greg C. Sept 5.89
Audio 171a consists of the following recording: Title: Corporate Spots – “Trinity Western University” This recording contains several advertisements for Trinity Western University. Each begins with a distinct piano riff and then a member of the university or Christian community speaks on the benefits of TWU; featured people include Terry Winter, Jim Janz, and Al Willms. These are duplicates of some of the ads on Aud. 170a Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Labels on original cassette tape read: TWU corporate Spots, "Sept-Oct 7" '89 Winter, Janz, Willms
Audio 117a consists of the following recording: Title: John Reimer, MP – “Interview” John Reimer, MP, is interviewed by an unidentified staff person who addresses him as Trinity's Christian Leader in Residence. [Recording begins with interview already in progress, possibly in an office setting] Reimer discusses a variety of issues including, slavery, abortion, decision-making, Trinity Western University (its personnel and students), being a Christian in politics, Christian businessmen, and honest hard work. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 [John Reimer was an MP from 1979 to 1980, and again from 1984 to 1993, from Kitchener Ontario]
