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#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.
#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.
#245: Back in Positive World? Super Bowls, Artificial Intelligence, and Whether the Vibe Shift is Real
Matt, Jady, and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation about the current place of biblical Christianity in American culture.
#244: By My Neighbor? Fences, Neighbors, and the Order of Love
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss JD Vance’s comments on ordered loves, the immigration debate, and Jesus’ impact on who and why we love.
#243: Inter(Un)faith: The National Prayer Service and the God We Worship
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the interfaith prayer service for Donald Trump’s inauguration, decide that a Christian cannot participate in one, and talk about what rightly ordered worship looks like.
#242: Same as the Old Boss: Quick Thoughts on the Transfer of Power
Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Joe Biden’s last few days in office, the inauguration festivities, and Donald Trump’s first actions as the new President.
#241: Called to Freedom: A Conversation with Brad Littlejohn
Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by Brad Littlejohn to discuss the difference between worldly freedom and Christian freedom, how the world got confused about the idea, and how pastors can share freedom in Christ with their congregations.
#240: Woke Study Bible? Preston Sprinkle, Zondervan, and the Upside-Down Kingdom
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Zondervan’s new NIV study Bible, wonder if study Bibles are a good idea, and talk about the promotional campaign for this “Upside-Down Kingdom” Bible.
#239: They Fell Down and Worshipped Him: A Sermon by Matt Kennedy
Matt Kennedy preaches an Epiphany sermon on Matthew 2:1-12.
About Herod
Once we get past Christmas, instead of singing to “the newborn King”, we’re prone to singing, “You’re not the boss of me now.”
#238: The Dawn of Redeeming Grace: A Sermon by Jady Koch
Jady Koch preaches a Christmas sermon on John 1:1-18.
A Poem for Nine Lessons and Carols
Something different from our 9 Lessons and Carols Service this year.
#237: Happy Advent You Brood of Vipers! A Sermon by Nick Lannon
Nick Lannon preaches an Advent sermon on Luke 3:7-18
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#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.
#245: Back in Positive World? Super Bowls, Artificial Intelligence, and Whether the Vibe Shift is Real
Matt, Jady, and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation about the current place of biblical Christianity in American culture.
#244: By My Neighbor? Fences, Neighbors, and the Order of Love
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss JD Vance’s comments on ordered loves, the immigration debate, and Jesus’ impact on who and why we love.
#243: Inter(Un)faith: The National Prayer Service and the God We Worship
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the interfaith prayer service for Donald Trump’s inauguration, decide that a Christian cannot participate in one, and talk about what rightly ordered worship looks like.
#242: Same as the Old Boss: Quick Thoughts on the Transfer of Power
Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Joe Biden’s last few days in office, the inauguration festivities, and Donald Trump’s first actions as the new President.
#241: Called to Freedom: A Conversation with Brad Littlejohn
Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by Brad Littlejohn to discuss the difference between worldly freedom and Christian freedom, how the world got confused about the idea, and how pastors can share freedom in Christ with their congregations.
#240: Woke Study Bible? Preston Sprinkle, Zondervan, and the Upside-Down Kingdom
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Zondervan’s new NIV study Bible, wonder if study Bibles are a good idea, and talk about the promotional campaign for this “Upside-Down Kingdom” Bible.
#239: They Fell Down and Worshipped Him: A Sermon by Matt Kennedy
Matt Kennedy preaches an Epiphany sermon on Matthew 2:1-12.
#238: The Dawn of Redeeming Grace: A Sermon by Jady Koch
Jady Koch preaches a Christmas sermon on John 1:1-18.
#237: Happy Advent You Brood of Vipers! A Sermon by Nick Lannon
Nick Lannon preaches an Advent sermon on Luke 3:7-18
#236: Jurisdiction in this Realm? A Case for Anglican Nationalism
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Article 37, “Of the Civil Magistrates.” They discuss its contemporary relevance, how American Christians can relate to and pray for their government, tyrannical rulers, and more.
#235: Basic Training: The Parish, the Seminary, and Preparing to Pastor
Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Matt’s recent article for the North American Anglican about training pastors. They discuss seminary options, making mistakes in pastoral ministry, and the best way to get ready to lead a parish.
#234: On Reading the Bible with Dr. Gerald McDermott
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss sola vs prima scriptura again, this time with Dr. Gerald McDermott. They talk about perspicuity, Anselm and Arias, the role of the interpreter, and more.
#233: Preach, Preacher! The Makings of an Excellent Sermon
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss homiletics. They talk about how long should a sermon be, what a sermon seeks to accomplish, whether or not there is a difference between preaching and teaching, and more.
#232: Some Kind of Scriptura: Sola, Prima, and Arguments About Authority
Matt, Jady, and Nick digest the recent Justin Welby resignation news before turning their attention to the continuing tension between “sola” scriptura and “prima” scriptura in light of a new article by Dr. Gerald McDermott.
#231: Boys and Girls Together: A Stand Firm Guide to Dating
Matt, Jady, and Nick talk dating, how to care for your children as they seek a mate, and God’s plan for courtship and marriage.
#230: Which Way Western Man? Archbishop Welby, the Church of England, and Rebuilding Masculinity
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss continued apostasy from the leadership of the Church of England before turning their attention to a recap of the recent Perseus Conference.
#229: Mailbag: Clergy Clothes, Voting Advice, and Communion Partners
Jady and Nick answer some listener questions: is wearing clergy attire a bad idea? Can clergy ever tell a parishioner how they should vote? What should we make of the most recent statement from the TEC Communion Partner bishops?
#228: On This Podcast, Columbus is a Hero
Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the meaning of the phrase “the least of these” in Matthew 25 before turning to the moral questions surrounding the Christian interaction with pagan cultures.