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#317: Strengthening Our Spines: The ACNA, Doctrine, and Theological Backbone
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent article about the need for “a theological and anthropological spine” in the ACNA. They talk about how we got here, what’s needed, and how ambiguous teaching is neither welcoming nor loving.
#316: Babies for Sale? Surrogacy, IVF, and the Cultures of Life and Death
Jady and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation about technology and birth and discuss how Christians can think biblically about bringing life into the world.
#315: What’s Wrong With You People? Another ACNA Parish on the Brink
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about a church which welcomes “Side A Christians” to Holy Communion and to parish membership. They discuss the biblical and ecclesiastical reasons such a practice should be impossible in the ACNA.
#314: To the Ends of the Earth? Nations, Cultures, and the Urgency of Evangelism
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the connections between evangelism and colonialism, and how Christianity comes into other cultures proclaiming a new King.
#313: Everything Old is New Again: Same Old (Episcopal) Story
Matt and Jady discuss the ongoing controversies in the ACNA, reminisce about the “good old days” in TEC, and look to the future of Anglicanism.
#312: C.S. Lewis and Gender: A Conversation with Josh Herring
Jady and Nick talk to Dr. Josh Herring about his book Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve and C.S. Lewis’ thoughts on sex and gender.
#311: Boys to Men: Thomas Fickley, Passing on Manhood, and St. Dunstan’s Academy
Jady and Nick talk to Thomas Fickley, headmaster and founder of St. Dunstan’s Academy, about his new boarding school, the transition from boyhood to manhood, rites of passage, partnering with churches, and more.
#310: God on the Move: Church Planting in West Virginia with Derek Roberts
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady and Nick talk to the Rev. Derek Roberts about the amazing provision of God through his church planting work in the hills and hollers of West Virginia. Need more Stand Firm? Subscribe to the pod on iTunes or follow us on...
#309: For Further Discussion: More on Christian Nationalism with Dr. Miles Smith
Jady and Nick welcome Dr. Miles Smith back to the show to discuss a PCA report on Christian Nationalism, differences between Presbyterians and Anglicans, and the proper connection between the church and the state.
#308: In(frequent) Remembrance of Me: A Defense of Weekly Communion
Matt, Jady, and Nick engage an online conversation about the frequency of Holy Communion. Is a weekly Eucharist service Anglo-Catholic? Unwelcoming to newcomers? Does it undermine the sermon? They discuss these questions and more.
#307: The AIs Have It: Pope Leo, Artificial Intelligence, and the Magnificence of Humanity
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the ACNA College of Bishops’ decision with regard to the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast before turning their attention to Pope Leo’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas.”
#306: Good But Not Finished? A Title IV Conversation with Elijah Lovejoy
Nick welcomes the Rev. Elijah Lovejoy to discuss the Title IV revision, including several items that he feels—despite the GTF’s good work so far—still need attention before ratification in June.
#305: Clarification on the Discussion in the DWGC
Matt and Nick hop back on the podcast to briefly address some listener questions and pushback on their discussion of the controversial episcopal election in the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast.
#304: Drama in the Western Gulf Coast: An Episcopal Election and ACNA’s Original Sin
Matt and Nick discuss the episcopal election in the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast, some concerning comments from one of the candidates, and the ACNA’s seeming inability to discuss the ministry of women in biblical terms.
#303: Disqualified from Ministry: Sam Allberry, Same Sex Attraction, and “Boutique” Sin
Matt and Jady talk about the disqualification of Sam Allberry, his place in and influence on the ACNA, and the special place that same sex attraction seems to be afforded in the pantheon of sin.
#302: Final Destination: John Piper, the Gospel, and “Final Justification”
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about “final justification,” the idea that your works are part of what gets you to heaven.
#301: From the Chapel at Trinity: a Conversation with Wes Jagoe
Jady and Nick are joined by Wes Jagoe, Associate Dean of Community Life and Chaplain at Trinity Anglican Seminary. They discuss the mood on campus, the importance of following rubrics, and Wes’s collection of black shoes.
#300: Still Standing Firm: Three Hundred Shows and One Listener
Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on 300 episodes (and almost six years) of the Stand Firm podcast.
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#299: Leading Like Jael: A Conversation with Emma Waters
Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Emma Waters to the show to discuss her new book and timeless principles for women of faith.
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#317: Strengthening Our Spines: The ACNA, Doctrine, and Theological Backbone
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent article about the need for “a theological and anthropological spine” in the ACNA. They talk about how we got here, what’s needed, and how ambiguous teaching is neither welcoming nor loving.
#316: Babies for Sale? Surrogacy, IVF, and the Cultures of Life and Death
Jady and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation about technology and birth and discuss how Christians can think biblically about bringing life into the world.
#315: What’s Wrong With You People? Another ACNA Parish on the Brink
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about a church which welcomes “Side A Christians” to Holy Communion and to parish membership. They discuss the biblical and ecclesiastical reasons such a practice should be impossible in the ACNA.
#314: To the Ends of the Earth? Nations, Cultures, and the Urgency of Evangelism
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the connections between evangelism and colonialism, and how Christianity comes into other cultures proclaiming a new King.
#313: Everything Old is New Again: Same Old (Episcopal) Story
Matt and Jady discuss the ongoing controversies in the ACNA, reminisce about the “good old days” in TEC, and look to the future of Anglicanism.
#312: C.S. Lewis and Gender: A Conversation with Josh Herring
Jady and Nick talk to Dr. Josh Herring about his book Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve and C.S. Lewis’ thoughts on sex and gender.
#311: Boys to Men: Thomas Fickley, Passing on Manhood, and St. Dunstan’s Academy
Jady and Nick talk to Thomas Fickley, headmaster and founder of St. Dunstan’s Academy, about his new boarding school, the transition from boyhood to manhood, rites of passage, partnering with churches, and more.
#310: God on the Move: Church Planting in West Virginia with Derek Roberts
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady and Nick talk to the Rev. Derek Roberts about the amazing provision of God through his church planting work in the hills and hollers of West Virginia. Need more Stand Firm? Subscribe to the pod on iTunes or follow us on...
#309: For Further Discussion: More on Christian Nationalism with Dr. Miles Smith
Jady and Nick welcome Dr. Miles Smith back to the show to discuss a PCA report on Christian Nationalism, differences between Presbyterians and Anglicans, and the proper connection between the church and the state.
#308: In(frequent) Remembrance of Me: A Defense of Weekly Communion
Matt, Jady, and Nick engage an online conversation about the frequency of Holy Communion. Is a weekly Eucharist service Anglo-Catholic? Unwelcoming to newcomers? Does it undermine the sermon? They discuss these questions and more.
#307: The AIs Have It: Pope Leo, Artificial Intelligence, and the Magnificence of Humanity
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the ACNA College of Bishops’ decision with regard to the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast before turning their attention to Pope Leo’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas.”
#306: Good But Not Finished? A Title IV Conversation with Elijah Lovejoy
Nick welcomes the Rev. Elijah Lovejoy to discuss the Title IV revision, including several items that he feels—despite the GTF’s good work so far—still need attention before ratification in June.
#305: Clarification on the Discussion in the DWGC
Matt and Nick hop back on the podcast to briefly address some listener questions and pushback on their discussion of the controversial episcopal election in the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast.
#304: Drama in the Western Gulf Coast: An Episcopal Election and ACNA’s Original Sin
Matt and Nick discuss the episcopal election in the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast, some concerning comments from one of the candidates, and the ACNA’s seeming inability to discuss the ministry of women in biblical terms.
#303: Disqualified from Ministry: Sam Allberry, Same Sex Attraction, and “Boutique” Sin
Matt and Jady talk about the disqualification of Sam Allberry, his place in and influence on the ACNA, and the special place that same sex attraction seems to be afforded in the pantheon of sin.
#302: Final Destination: John Piper, the Gospel, and “Final Justification”
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about “final justification,” the idea that your works are part of what gets you to heaven.
#301: From the Chapel at Trinity: a Conversation with Wes Jagoe
Jady and Nick are joined by Wes Jagoe, Associate Dean of Community Life and Chaplain at Trinity Anglican Seminary. They discuss the mood on campus, the importance of following rubrics, and Wes’s collection of black shoes.
#300: Still Standing Firm: Three Hundred Shows and One Listener
Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on 300 episodes (and almost six years) of the Stand Firm podcast.
#299: Leading Like Jael: A Conversation with Emma Waters
Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Emma Waters to the show to discuss her new book and timeless principles for women of faith.
#298: Talarico Suave: Politics, Winsomeness, and Leftist Christian Nationalism
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the James Talarico phenomenon, talk about his “faith forward” politics, and grapple with some of his dubious theological claims.