by Matt Kennedy | Jun 12, 2026 | Academia, Anglicans, Bible Study, Podcast, Presbyterians, U.S. Politics
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, 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. Partial...
by Matt Kennedy | Mar 20, 2026 | Abortion, Apostasy, Bible Study, False Teachers and Their Enablers, LGBTQIetc, Podcast, U.S. Politics, Woke Church
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the James Talarico phenomenon, talk about his “faith forward” politics, and grapple with some of his dubious theological claims. Need more Stand Firm? Subscribe to the pod on iTunes or...
by Matt Kennedy | Feb 6, 2026 | Garden-Variety Malaise, Go to Church, History, Jesus, Podcast, Pornography, The Gospel, U.S. Politics
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, 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. Aaron...
by Matt Kennedy | Jan 16, 2026 | Bible Study, Garden-Variety Malaise, Justice, Podcast, U.S. Politics
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, 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...
by Matt Kennedy | Dec 12, 2025 | Anglicans, Bible Study, Biblical Illiteracy, Podcast, U.S. Politics, Woke Church
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, 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. The sermon: Prophets, Pharisees, and Preparing for the...
by Matt Kennedy | Dec 5, 2025 | Anglicans, Apostasy, LGBTQIetc, Podcast, Social Justice, The Gospel, U.S. Politics, Woke Church
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, 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...
#310: God on the Move: Church Planting in West Virginia with Derek Roberts
#309: For Further Discussion: More on Christian Nationalism with Dr. Miles Smith
#308: In(frequent) Remembrance of Me: A Defense of Weekly Communion
#307: The AIs Have It: Pope Leo, Artificial Intelligence, and the Magnificence of Humanity
#306: Good But Not Finished? A Title IV Conversation with Elijah Lovejoy