Features
#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.
Easter Points to Advent
The Resurrection of Christ leads to the Second Advent of Christ
#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.
#297: From the Room Where it Happened: Bishop Julian Dobbs on G26
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Bishop Julian Dobbs about the significance of G26 in Abuja, the relationship of the Global Anglican Communion to the Canterbury structures, the makeup of the Global Anglican Council, and more.
#296: The Abuja Affirmation: Day Four from G26 in Nigeria
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss The Abuja Affirmation, the statement released by the G26 meeting. They talk about its strengths and weaknesses, and what it means for global orthodox Anglicanism going forward.
#295: No First Among Equals? Day Three from G26 in Abuja
Jady gives a report from Abuja, addressing the big news of the day: the Primate’s Council has been dissolved and a “Global Anglican Council” will exist in its place.
#294: Mini Pod: Day 2 From G26 in Abuja
Jady checks in with a report on the second day of proceedings at G26 in Abuja, Nigeria.
#293: Stand Firm in Abuja: Day 1 Report from G26
Matt, Jady, and Nick briefly discuss the announcement of Bp. Dobbs’ lawsuit before turning to a report from Jady, who is present at the ongoing G26 Conference in Abuja, Nigeria.
#292: A Failed Experiment? Is it Time to Abandon the ACNA?
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about some of the recent struggles in the ACNA and discuss the news that some members have left in order to participate in the “reconquista” movement in The Episcopal Church.
#291: Predator Apologist Trolls: A Panel Canceled and a Reaction to the Reaction
Jady and Nick welcome Liza Koch and Ralinda Gregor to the show to discuss the reaction to the ACNA’s cancelation of a controversial discussion panel about sexism and abuse in the church.
#290: Is Anyone Safe in Church? Abuse, the Bible, and the ACNA
Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Anne Kennedy to the show to talk about the controversial upcoming ACNA panel discussion on preventing abuse and sexism in the church and the book from which it will pull material.
#289: Halftime from Hell? Bad Bunny, Kid Rock, and Building Alternative Culture
Matt, Jady, and Nick react to the competing Super Bowl halftime shows. They discuss moral acceptability, talk about various reactions to the performances, and remember that the Gospel will win out in the end.
#288: Living in Biff World: Drowning in an Ocean of Vice
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss an Aaron Renn article about the rise of vice in America. They talk about how we got here, how to shepherd people in this world, and the Good News about redemption in Jesus Christ.
#287: Super Works? Article 14, Supererogation, and Faith Alone
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Article 14, “Of Works of Supererogation.” They discuss the presenting issue the article sought to address, current applications of its teaching, and how works relate to faith.
#286: Drama Here and There: A Bishops’ Communique and a Church Invasion
Matt, Jady, and Nick respond to a listener email about the Episcopal Church before discussing the ACNA’s retaining of Rachel Denhollander and the anti-ICE church invasion in St. Paul, Minnesota.
#285: Tragedy in Minneapolis: Civil Disobedience and Romans 13
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Paul’s admonition to be subject to governing authorities, and an Episcopal Bishop’s interpretation. They discuss what he means and what he doesn’t mean, and consider how and when citizens should defy their government.
#284: To Hell with It? Annihilationism, Kirk Cameron, and Your Eternal Soul
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the biblical arguments for and against annihilationism, decide whether it’s a heresy or an error, and consider whether or not it’s a slippery slope to deconstruction.
#283: Swing and a Miss: The Washington Post Aims at Julian Dobbs
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the Washington Post’s latest attempt to take down an ACNA leader, talk about Derek Jones’ new denomination, and consider what makes a church schismatic.
#282: Not Guilty on All Charges: A Conversation with Chad Graham
Jady and Nick discuss the Stewart Ruch verdict with Chad Graham, a lawyer and former Provincial prosecutor. They summarize the charges and the findings, clarify some confusing terms, and talk about some common critiques of the decision.
Podcast
#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.
#297: From the Room Where it Happened: Bishop Julian Dobbs on G26
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Bishop Julian Dobbs about the significance of G26 in Abuja, the relationship of the Global Anglican Communion to the Canterbury structures, the makeup of the Global Anglican Council, and more.
#296: The Abuja Affirmation: Day Four from G26 in Nigeria
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss The Abuja Affirmation, the statement released by the G26 meeting. They talk about its strengths and weaknesses, and what it means for global orthodox Anglicanism going forward.
#295: No First Among Equals? Day Three from G26 in Abuja
Jady gives a report from Abuja, addressing the big news of the day: the Primate’s Council has been dissolved and a “Global Anglican Council” will exist in its place.
#294: Mini Pod: Day 2 From G26 in Abuja
Jady checks in with a report on the second day of proceedings at G26 in Abuja, Nigeria.
#293: Stand Firm in Abuja: Day 1 Report from G26
Matt, Jady, and Nick briefly discuss the announcement of Bp. Dobbs’ lawsuit before turning to a report from Jady, who is present at the ongoing G26 Conference in Abuja, Nigeria.
#292: A Failed Experiment? Is it Time to Abandon the ACNA?
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about some of the recent struggles in the ACNA and discuss the news that some members have left in order to participate in the “reconquista” movement in The Episcopal Church.
#291: Predator Apologist Trolls: A Panel Canceled and a Reaction to the Reaction
Jady and Nick welcome Liza Koch and Ralinda Gregor to the show to discuss the reaction to the ACNA’s cancelation of a controversial discussion panel about sexism and abuse in the church.
#290: Is Anyone Safe in Church? Abuse, the Bible, and the ACNA
Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Anne Kennedy to the show to talk about the controversial upcoming ACNA panel discussion on preventing abuse and sexism in the church and the book from which it will pull material.
#289: Halftime from Hell? Bad Bunny, Kid Rock, and Building Alternative Culture
Matt, Jady, and Nick react to the competing Super Bowl halftime shows. They discuss moral acceptability, talk about various reactions to the performances, and remember that the Gospel will win out in the end.
#288: Living in Biff World: Drowning in an Ocean of Vice
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss an Aaron Renn article about the rise of vice in America. They talk about how we got here, how to shepherd people in this world, and the Good News about redemption in Jesus Christ.
#287: Super Works? Article 14, Supererogation, and Faith Alone
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Article 14, “Of Works of Supererogation.” They discuss the presenting issue the article sought to address, current applications of its teaching, and how works relate to faith.
#286: Drama Here and There: A Bishops’ Communique and a Church Invasion
Matt, Jady, and Nick respond to a listener email about the Episcopal Church before discussing the ACNA’s retaining of Rachel Denhollander and the anti-ICE church invasion in St. Paul, Minnesota.
#285: Tragedy in Minneapolis: Civil Disobedience and Romans 13
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Paul’s admonition to be subject to governing authorities, and an Episcopal Bishop’s interpretation. They discuss what he means and what he doesn’t mean, and consider how and when citizens should defy their government.
#284: To Hell with It? Annihilationism, Kirk Cameron, and Your Eternal Soul
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the biblical arguments for and against annihilationism, decide whether it’s a heresy or an error, and consider whether or not it’s a slippery slope to deconstruction.
#283: Swing and a Miss: The Washington Post Aims at Julian Dobbs
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the Washington Post’s latest attempt to take down an ACNA leader, talk about Derek Jones’ new denomination, and consider what makes a church schismatic.
#282: Not Guilty on All Charges: A Conversation with Chad Graham
Jady and Nick discuss the Stewart Ruch verdict with Chad Graham, a lawyer and former Provincial prosecutor. They summarize the charges and the findings, clarify some confusing terms, and talk about some common critiques of the decision.
#281: Wait, Are We Pharisees? Christ Our Advocate Punches Back
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the response Christ Our Advocate Church has mounted to recent criticism. They react to a listener email as well as analyze a recent sermon.