Features
#267: Moscow Mood Shift: CNN, Doug Wilson, and the Scandal of Christian Conviction
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.
#266: Christian Nationalism and Theocracy with Dr. Miles Smith
Jady and Nick talk to Miles Smith about what Christian Nationalism means, what people are afraid of when they hear those words, and what kind of relationship our founders foresaw for America and religion.
#265: Big Tent Circus? Real Anglicanism, Trial Intrigue, and Tenuous “Integrities”
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Dr. Matthew Barrett’s joining the ACNA, talk about the ongoing drama attending the trial of one bishop, and consider another bishop’s clash with a local vestry.
Deputy Prosecutor in Ruch Case Writes Open Letter to the ACNA: “You Deserve an Archbishop …. Who is Honest With You”
Deputy prosecutor in the Ruch trial, Rachel Thebeau, has added her voice to the growing crisis in the ACNA over the alleged actions of one panel member stating, “You deserve an Archbishop … who is honest with you”.
#264: On the Canterbury Trail with Dr. Tom Price
Jady and Nick talk to Dr. Tom Price (of Gordon Conwell and the Theology Pugcast) about his journey to Anglicanism, discuss its theological distinctives, and hear how the “pugs” got together.
Breaking: Prosecutor in Ruch Trial Resigns Claiming “The Trial Process Had Been Irreparably Tainted”
The lead prosecutor in the trial of Bishop Stewart Ruch has resigned following the actions of one of the members of the court. The jurist had, it is claimed, introduced evidence in an improper manner that undermined the trial’s fair processes.
#263: Growth Spurt: Which Way ACNA?
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent growth of the ACNA and talk about what kind of province it could become. Finally, they share a brief thought about the passing of John MacArthur and the effect of his ministry.
ACNA’s Deeper Problem Behind Clergy Going Affirming
Opposing alphabet ideologies while accommodating other Critical Theory ideologies can only work for so long . . . until it doesn’t.
#262: A Godly Admonition: Austin Becton, C4SO, and Clergy Discipline
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the continued fallout from Austin Becton’s Facebook post about Pride Month, Bp. Todd Hunter’s disciplinary action, and how presbyters and bishops properly relate.
#261: Trent’s Nemesis: A Conversation with Josiah Leinbach
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Josiah Leinbach about machine learning and validating Pauline authorship of the pastoral epistles before turning to William Whitaker and his apologetic genius.
#260: Still Tapping the Sign: Affirming ACNA Churches Should Just Go TEC Already
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the latest ACNA Rector to sound affirming online, talk about the J29 Coalition, and consider the ACNA’s need to determine what it is and what it isn’t.
#259: ACNA Origins: The Rev. Canon David Roseberry
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to David Roseberry about life in the Episcopal Church, the famous Plano meeting in 2004, and his optimism about the future of the ACNA.
#258: Two Become One: A Wedding Sermon from Matt Kennedy
Matt Kennedy preaches a sermon on John 2 and Jesus’ miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee during a service of Holy Matrimony.
#257: Conduct Unbecoming? Calvin Robinson and Representing the ACNA
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent controversy surrounding Calvin Robinson, talk about pastors engaging online, and wonder about who actually represents the ACNA.
#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.
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#265: Big Tent Circus? Real Anglicanism, Trial Intrigue, and Tenuous “Integrities”
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Dr. Matthew Barrett’s joining the ACNA, talk about the ongoing drama attending the trial of one bishop, and consider another bishop’s clash with a local vestry.
#264: On the Canterbury Trail with Dr. Tom Price
Jady and Nick talk to Dr. Tom Price (of Gordon Conwell and the Theology Pugcast) about his journey to Anglicanism, discuss its theological distinctives, and hear how the “pugs” got together.
#263: Growth Spurt: Which Way ACNA?
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent growth of the ACNA and talk about what kind of province it could become. Finally, they share a brief thought about the passing of John MacArthur and the effect of his ministry.
#262: A Godly Admonition: Austin Becton, C4SO, and Clergy Discipline
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the continued fallout from Austin Becton’s Facebook post about Pride Month, Bp. Todd Hunter’s disciplinary action, and how presbyters and bishops properly relate.
#261: Trent’s Nemesis: A Conversation with Josiah Leinbach
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Josiah Leinbach about machine learning and validating Pauline authorship of the pastoral epistles before turning to William Whitaker and his apologetic genius.
#260: Still Tapping the Sign: Affirming ACNA Churches Should Just Go TEC Already
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the latest ACNA Rector to sound affirming online, talk about the J29 Coalition, and consider the ACNA’s need to determine what it is and what it isn’t.
#259: ACNA Origins: The Rev. Canon David Roseberry
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to David Roseberry about life in the Episcopal Church, the famous Plano meeting in 2004, and his optimism about the future of the ACNA.
#258: Two Become One: A Wedding Sermon from Matt Kennedy
Matt Kennedy preaches a sermon on John 2 and Jesus’ miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee during a service of Holy Matrimony.
#257: Conduct Unbecoming? Calvin Robinson and Representing the ACNA
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent controversy surrounding Calvin Robinson, talk about pastors engaging online, and wonder about who actually represents the ACNA.
#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.