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...
by Matt Kennedy | Sep 26, 2025 | Anglicans, Podcast, The Gospel, U.S. Politics
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, 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. The Provincial letter regarding Bishop JonesThe letter from...
by Matt Kennedy | Sep 19, 2025 | Anglicans, Freedom of Speech, Podcast, Religious Freedom, The Gospel, U.S. Politics
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, 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...
by Matt Kennedy | Aug 22, 2025 | Abortion, Freedom of Speech, Podcast, Presbyterians, U.S. Politics
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss CNN’s recent interview with Doug Wilson and the public reaction, before focusing on his comments on voting rights and American slavery. Need more Stand Firm? Subscribe to the pod on iTunes...