Features
#256: Calvin Robinson and the Vibe that Shifted
Anne Kennedy shares her first-blush reaction to the Calvin Robinson debacle.
#255: For the Sake of ACNA? C4SO’s Election and the Past and Future of the Province
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent election of Canon Jeff Bailey as the next Bishop of C4SO, and take a moment to consider the current state of the ACNA as compared to its founding.
#254: Barefoot and Educated: the Dilemma of the Modern Christian Woman
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the most recent discussion of a woman’s proper role in the evangelical world. They also parse Anne Kennedy’s solution to this seemingly intractable problem.
#253: Ignorant and Reprehensible: Another Stand Firm Mailbag
Matt, Jady, and Nick respond to two mailbag letters: the first about the Pope and the future of the Roman Catholic Church, and the second challenging them on their dismissal of The Episcopal Church.
I am Judas.
So on Palm Sunday, I was Judas. But that is not the only day I’ve been Judas. Nor is it for you.
#252: Don’t Make Us Tap the Sign: TEC is an Apostate Church
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent interview of TEC Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, his comments on the sexuality fights, and his claim that a new generation of TEC & ACNA clergy are ready to work together.
#251: Tortured Texts: The Bible, Orthodoxy, and Protestia Preachers
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss some commonly misused passages in the Bible: Mary and Martha, the Syrophoenician woman, 2 Corinthians 5, and more. They talk about conventional interpretations alongside woke and liberal contortions.
#250: Quite Contrary: Mary on Both Sides of the Tiber
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Mary, the mother of Jesus. Was she a lifelong virgin? Was she sinless? Does she play a role in redemption or mediation? The guys seek to acknowledge Mary’s faithfulness in a biblically accurate way.
#249: Once More into the Mailbag: A Maternal God and a GAFCON Statement
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a question about Jesus describing himself as like a mother hen and then react to the new “Plano Statement” from G25 and discuss the current state of the Communion.
#248: Sheep, Goats, and Jesus: Considering the Provincial Initiatives of the ACNA
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the ACNA’s provincial initiatives, discuss the advantages and challenges of subsidiarity, and remember that it’s the Good News of Jesus Christ that fuels ministry to all people.
#247: Stand Firm Live at the To Be Human Conference
Matt, Jady, and Nick record with a live studio audience at St. Luke’s Anglican Church’s 2025 Theological Conference.
#246: The Rise and Fall of Wheaton: What’s Happened to the Evangelical Institutions?
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the “drift” in evangelical institutions, debate exactly when and how they got off track, and talk about ways in which they might be saved.
#245: Back in Positive World? Super Bowls, Artificial Intelligence, and Whether the Vibe Shift is Real
Matt, Jady, and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation about the current place of biblical Christianity in American culture.
#244: By My Neighbor? Fences, Neighbors, and the Order of Love
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss JD Vance’s comments on ordered loves, the immigration debate, and Jesus’ impact on who and why we love.
#243: Inter(Un)faith: The National Prayer Service and the God We Worship
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the interfaith prayer service for Donald Trump’s inauguration, decide that a Christian cannot participate in one, and talk about what rightly ordered worship looks like.
#242: Same as the Old Boss: Quick Thoughts on the Transfer of Power
Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Joe Biden’s last few days in office, the inauguration festivities, and Donald Trump’s first actions as the new President.
#241: Called to Freedom: A Conversation with Brad Littlejohn
Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by Brad Littlejohn to discuss the difference between worldly freedom and Christian freedom, how the world got confused about the idea, and how pastors can share freedom in Christ with their congregations.
#240: Woke Study Bible? Preston Sprinkle, Zondervan, and the Upside-Down Kingdom
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Zondervan’s new NIV study Bible, wonder if study Bibles are a good idea, and talk about the promotional campaign for this “Upside-Down Kingdom” Bible.
#239: They Fell Down and Worshipped Him: A Sermon by Matt Kennedy
Matt Kennedy preaches an Epiphany sermon on Matthew 2:1-12.
About Herod
Once we get past Christmas, instead of singing to “the newborn King”, we’re prone to singing, “You’re not the boss of me now.”
Podcast
#256: Calvin Robinson and the Vibe that Shifted
Anne Kennedy shares her first-blush reaction to the Calvin Robinson debacle.
#255: For the Sake of ACNA? C4SO’s Election and the Past and Future of the Province
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent election of Canon Jeff Bailey as the next Bishop of C4SO, and take a moment to consider the current state of the ACNA as compared to its founding.
#254: Barefoot and Educated: the Dilemma of the Modern Christian Woman
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the most recent discussion of a woman’s proper role in the evangelical world. They also parse Anne Kennedy’s solution to this seemingly intractable problem.
#253: Ignorant and Reprehensible: Another Stand Firm Mailbag
Matt, Jady, and Nick respond to two mailbag letters: the first about the Pope and the future of the Roman Catholic Church, and the second challenging them on their dismissal of The Episcopal Church.
#252: Don’t Make Us Tap the Sign: TEC is an Apostate Church
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent interview of TEC Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, his comments on the sexuality fights, and his claim that a new generation of TEC & ACNA clergy are ready to work together.
#251: Tortured Texts: The Bible, Orthodoxy, and Protestia Preachers
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss some commonly misused passages in the Bible: Mary and Martha, the Syrophoenician woman, 2 Corinthians 5, and more. They talk about conventional interpretations alongside woke and liberal contortions.
#250: Quite Contrary: Mary on Both Sides of the Tiber
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Mary, the mother of Jesus. Was she a lifelong virgin? Was she sinless? Does she play a role in redemption or mediation? The guys seek to acknowledge Mary’s faithfulness in a biblically accurate way.
#249: Once More into the Mailbag: A Maternal God and a GAFCON Statement
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a question about Jesus describing himself as like a mother hen and then react to the new “Plano Statement” from G25 and discuss the current state of the Communion.
#248: Sheep, Goats, and Jesus: Considering the Provincial Initiatives of the ACNA
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the ACNA’s provincial initiatives, discuss the advantages and challenges of subsidiarity, and remember that it’s the Good News of Jesus Christ that fuels ministry to all people.
#247: Stand Firm Live at the To Be Human Conference
Matt, Jady, and Nick record with a live studio audience at St. Luke’s Anglican Church’s 2025 Theological Conference.
#246: The Rise and Fall of Wheaton: What’s Happened to the Evangelical Institutions?
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the “drift” in evangelical institutions, debate exactly when and how they got off track, and talk about ways in which they might be saved.
#245: Back in Positive World? Super Bowls, Artificial Intelligence, and Whether the Vibe Shift is Real
Matt, Jady, and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation about the current place of biblical Christianity in American culture.
#244: By My Neighbor? Fences, Neighbors, and the Order of Love
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss JD Vance’s comments on ordered loves, the immigration debate, and Jesus’ impact on who and why we love.
#243: Inter(Un)faith: The National Prayer Service and the God We Worship
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the interfaith prayer service for Donald Trump’s inauguration, decide that a Christian cannot participate in one, and talk about what rightly ordered worship looks like.
#242: Same as the Old Boss: Quick Thoughts on the Transfer of Power
Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Joe Biden’s last few days in office, the inauguration festivities, and Donald Trump’s first actions as the new President.
#241: Called to Freedom: A Conversation with Brad Littlejohn
Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by Brad Littlejohn to discuss the difference between worldly freedom and Christian freedom, how the world got confused about the idea, and how pastors can share freedom in Christ with their congregations.
#240: Woke Study Bible? Preston Sprinkle, Zondervan, and the Upside-Down Kingdom
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Zondervan’s new NIV study Bible, wonder if study Bibles are a good idea, and talk about the promotional campaign for this “Upside-Down Kingdom” Bible.
#239: They Fell Down and Worshipped Him: A Sermon by Matt Kennedy
Matt Kennedy preaches an Epiphany sermon on Matthew 2:1-12.
#238: The Dawn of Redeeming Grace: A Sermon by Jady Koch
Jady Koch preaches a Christmas sermon on John 1:1-18.
#237: Happy Advent You Brood of Vipers! A Sermon by Nick Lannon
Nick Lannon preaches an Advent sermon on Luke 3:7-18