by Matt Kennedy | May 14, 2021 | Apostasy, False Teachers and Their Enablers, History, LGBTQIetc, Lutherans, Podcast, Sexuality
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick react to the election of the first openly trans Bishop in the ELCA, discuss the relevance of the Council of Nicaea, and reflect (again) on the fact that the Gospel is only Good News in light of...
by Matt Kennedy | May 7, 2021 | Anglicans, History, Oppression, Podcast, Sexuality
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady and Nick take a stab at defending “the patriarchy.” They discuss whether or not that’s a helpful word, talk about the biblical roots, and wonder if there’s anything that’s actually...
by Matt Kennedy | Apr 16, 2021 | False Teachers and Their Enablers, Jesus, LGBTQIetc, Podcast, Pornography, Sexuality
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the reasons behind the high-profile exits of some ex-evangelicals, the (mis)understanding of sex’s place in the created order, and how redemption in Christ is only possible as a result of...
by Matt Kennedy | Mar 5, 2021 | Anglicans, LGBTQIetc, Podcast, Sexuality
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on the ongoing discussion around the ACNA Bishops’ Pastoral Statement on Sexuality and Identity and dig into a recent article by Andrew Goddard to answer some common criticisms. Want to join...
by Anne Kennedy | Feb 28, 2021 | Sexuality, The Gospel, Theological Liberalism, Woke Church
The Anglican world is well into its second (or is it third?) week of controversy over the question of sexuality. Under discussion yet again are the boundaries of sexual behavior for the Christian, how to think and talk sin, concupiscence and orientation, and the “real...
by Matt Kennedy | Feb 26, 2021 | Anglicans, LGBTQIetc, Podcast, Sexuality, The Gospel
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent “Dear Gay Anglicans” letter, talk about some of the historical and theological implications, and explore what it means to be obedient to a bishop. Want to join the...
#320: The Edgar Presentment: Is the ACNA at a Crossroads?
#319: Impaired Communion? ACNA and TEC Bishops Together at the Rail
#318: Between the Altar and the Table: Where to Find “Real” Anglicanism
#317: Strengthening Our Spines: The ACNA, Doctrine, and Theological Backbone
#316: Babies for Sale? Surrogacy, IVF, and the Cultures of Life and Death