Features
#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.
#280: Christ Our Ally? Politics, the Pulpit, and Another Near-Affirming ACNA Parish
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Christ Our Advocate Church in Wheaton, IL, the contents of some of their sermons, and a page on their website detailing their “posture toward the LGBTQ+ community.” Can a faithful ACNA church say these things?
#279: Off With Our Heads? The ACNA, Its Structure, and the Way Forward
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss even further developments in the ACNA before talking about the province’s governance structure, and whether or not bishops and their power are the source of the church’s problems.
#278: The Mess Gets Messier: The Archbishop’s Presentment Saga Continues
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss new revelations related to the Wood presentment, talk about the collegiality (or lack thereof) in ACNA, and consider, again, where the province goes from here.
#277: Trust the Process? The Archbishop, His Accusers, and the Pursuit of Justice
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the presentment of Archbishop Wood, the process by which justice is sought in the province, and whether the ACNA’s systems and leadership can be trusted.
#276: We Are the Anglican Communion: General Secretary Paul Donison on the Future of GAFCON
Jady and Nick welcome Bishop Paul Donison to discuss the recent GAFCON communique: how it came it about, what it means, and some of the challenges facing the Anglican Communion going forward.
#275: Like Tears in the Rain? Humanity, AI, and the Providence of God
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss artificial intelligence. Is it a threat to God’s creation? Is it a tool to be used like any other? How should Christians approach this new technology?
#274: Archbishop of Whom? Sarah Mullally, Men, Women, and the Anglican Communion
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, talk about where the ACNA fits within the distinctions of the broader Communion, and consider whether global orthodox Anglicanism is on solid ground.
Canterbury is Dead
Long live Anglicanism.
#273: Jeff Walton on Bp. Derek Jones, the ACNA, and the JAFC
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Jeff Walton of the Institute on Religion and Democracy in the wake of his article on the Bp. Jones/JAFC situation.
#272: The Once and Future ACNA: Bishops, Jurisdictions, and Discipline
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the feud between Bishop Derek Jones and the ACNA, the attempted withdrawal of the JAFC, and whether the center of the Province can hold.
#271: A Stand Firm Mailbag: Charlie Kirk and Questioning a Pastoral Candidate
Matt, Jady, and Nick dip into the mailbag, answering questions about the Charlie Kirk assassination, a preacher’s obligation (or not) to engage current socio-political events, and what questions a vestry should ask a candidate for pastoral ministry.
#270: Bon Voyage? Changing Churches, Pastoral Responsibility, and Defending Firm Conviction
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss whether or not pastors should “happily release” people to other churches, good and bad reasons to leave a parish, and defending strongly held pastoral and denominational convictions.
Podcast
#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.
#280: Christ Our Ally? Politics, the Pulpit, and Another Near-Affirming ACNA Parish
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Christ Our Advocate Church in Wheaton, IL, the contents of some of their sermons, and a page on their website detailing their “posture toward the LGBTQ+ community.” Can a faithful ACNA church say these things?
#279: Off With Our Heads? The ACNA, Its Structure, and the Way Forward
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss even further developments in the ACNA before talking about the province’s governance structure, and whether or not bishops and their power are the source of the church’s problems.
#278: The Mess Gets Messier: The Archbishop’s Presentment Saga Continues
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss new revelations related to the Wood presentment, talk about the collegiality (or lack thereof) in ACNA, and consider, again, where the province goes from here.
#277: Trust the Process? The Archbishop, His Accusers, and the Pursuit of Justice
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the presentment of Archbishop Wood, the process by which justice is sought in the province, and whether the ACNA’s systems and leadership can be trusted.
#276: We Are the Anglican Communion: General Secretary Paul Donison on the Future of GAFCON
Jady and Nick welcome Bishop Paul Donison to discuss the recent GAFCON communique: how it came it about, what it means, and some of the challenges facing the Anglican Communion going forward.
#275: Like Tears in the Rain? Humanity, AI, and the Providence of God
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss artificial intelligence. Is it a threat to God’s creation? Is it a tool to be used like any other? How should Christians approach this new technology?
#274: Archbishop of Whom? Sarah Mullally, Men, Women, and the Anglican Communion
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, talk about where the ACNA fits within the distinctions of the broader Communion, and consider whether global orthodox Anglicanism is on solid ground.
#273: Jeff Walton on Bp. Derek Jones, the ACNA, and the JAFC
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Jeff Walton of the Institute on Religion and Democracy in the wake of his article on the Bp. Jones/JAFC situation.
#272: The Once and Future ACNA: Bishops, Jurisdictions, and Discipline
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the feud between Bishop Derek Jones and the ACNA, the attempted withdrawal of the JAFC, and whether the center of the Province can hold.
#271: A Stand Firm Mailbag: Charlie Kirk and Questioning a Pastoral Candidate
Matt, Jady, and Nick dip into the mailbag, answering questions about the Charlie Kirk assassination, a preacher’s obligation (or not) to engage current socio-political events, and what questions a vestry should ask a candidate for pastoral ministry.
#270: Bon Voyage? Changing Churches, Pastoral Responsibility, and Defending Firm Conviction
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss whether or not pastors should “happily release” people to other churches, good and bad reasons to leave a parish, and defending strongly held pastoral and denominational convictions.
#269: Practicing the (Wrong?) Way: John Mark Comer, Apprenticeship, and Becoming Like Christ
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss John Mark Comer, his popular book, and his new/old definition of following Jesus…with a long (and vigorous!) digression about kenosis.