If you have spent any time in the online apologetics community, you have likely encountered a response video by Tim Barnett, also known as "Original Mr. B" from Red Pen Logic. For the better part of a decade, Tim—a high school teacher turned apologist—has worked with the U.S.-based organization Stand to Reason. Despite his success with STR, having grown up and lived in the GTA always meant that for Tim, the burden for apologetics started right at his doorstep. On this episode of the AC Podcast, we are excited to welcome Tim, his family, and his trusty red pen to the AC team. Join us as we explore the heart of a dedicated husband and "girl dad" for Canada, discuss his long-standing friendship with Wes, and hear a conversation with Andy that led Tim to circle a map—only to find his focus landing right on his own front door.

0:00 Welcome Tim Barnett to the AC team

2:32 Leaving Stand to Reason

4:05 First impressions of the AC

7:41 Tim's story: from physics teacher to apologist

13:43 Meeting Sean McDowell and the Stand to Reason offer

16:44 Eleven years at STR and the state of Canadian apologetics

21:41 Discerning God's will when leaving a good thing

26:32 Why Tim left

31:36 Family first

37:37 How Red Pen Logic got started

45:11 What's next for Red Pen Logic?

46:44 Deconstruction, local church resources

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