Grace Anglican Formation
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Formation classes from Grace Anglican Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Grace Anglican is a church in the Diocese of Christ our Hope and a part of the Anglican Church in North America.
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The Song of Solomon (Part 1)
October 30, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament, beginning his study of the Song of Solomon. In this introductory lecture, he looks at authorship, dating, the main themes of the book, and the book's purpose and message. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 10)
October 26, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on scripture, the self, and society with a look at the evolving definitions of "life," "liberty," and "the pursuit of happiness." In that context, he discusses utilitarianism and deontology. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 9)
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBContinuing his class on scripture, the self, and society, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the sexual revolution of the LGBTQ+ community. He examines their tenuous partnership, and the particular problem of the T. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 8)
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBContinuing his class on scripture, the self, and society, Dr. Michael Nicholson discusses the liquid nature of the world, the politics of recognition, imagined communities, and more. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. For the videos shown in this class, click below: "Do Not Conform To This World" Is Now A Pro-Drag Queen Verse? - YouTube Social Justice Warriors (SJW) monty python transgender - YouTube
Ecclesiastes (Part 6)
October 09, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBDr. Michael Nicholson concludes his study of Ecclesiastes with a look at Solomon's advice in the face of the world's inability to satisfy: remember your creator and fear God. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 7)
October 05, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a Bible study on the place of "culture" and "society" in scripture. What are those things and how are Christians called to interact with them? For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Ecclesiastes (Part 5)
October 02, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of death. What seems like--and is--the end of all our longings, desires, and dreams for this life is no reason not to celebrate this life and live like it's a gift from God. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
A Biblical Worldview: Answering Questions (2022)
October 02, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBThe Rev. Nick Lannon answers more questions at his class on the biblical worldview. This year, the questions were about whether or not sexual sin is worse than other sin, and whether or not non-moral category distinctions (such as "white" or "black" Christian) are helpful in the church.
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 6)
September 28, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a look at the fifth chapter of Carl Trueman's Strange New World. In this discussion, he looks at the influence of technological advance, the collapse of traditional authority, the loss of “sacred order,” easy contraception, and the mainstreaming of pornography. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Ecclesiastes (Part 4)
September 25, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of our longing for eternity. He looks at this longing in terms of time, God, and man. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 5)
September 21, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a look at the influence of Sigmund Freud and Wilhelm Reich, who together sexualized psychology and politicized sex. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Ecclesiastes (Part 3)
September 18, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of our "fear of missing out" and how the world is never enough. We can be assured, though, that God has prepared something better for us. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 4)
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBContinuing his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the work and legacy of Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche, as well as the example of Oscar Wilde. When God is thought to be irrelevant, moral codes are deemed oppressive and a moral order becomes impossible to sustain. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Ecclesiastes (Part 2)
September 11, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBContinuing his class on the book of Ecclesiastes, Dr. Michael Nicholson begins unpacking the idea that this world is never enough. He then looks closely at chapter 1, in which Solomon describes our world as weary and worn-out. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. For the video shown in class, click below: Tom Brady Interview: "There's gotta be more than this..." - YouTube
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 3)
September 07, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society, reviewing chapter two of Carl Trueman's Strange New World. In this discussion, he looks at the ideas of Rene Descartes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and the Romanticists. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. For the video shown in class, click below: The Method of DOUBT: Descartes' Discourse on Method, Part IV
Ecclesiastes (Part 1)
September 04, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament by beginning a series on Ecclesiastes. In this introductory lesson, he reviews authorship and dating, and looks at some key terms and themes from the book. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 2)
August 31, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his Scripture, the Self, and Society class with a look at the first chapter of Strange New World by Carl Trueman. He discusses Trueman's major premise as well as some key terms: "the self," "expressive individualism," and "the social imaginary." For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. To watch videos shown in the class, click below: The Blue's Clues Pride Parade Sing-Along Ft. Nina West! - YouTube
Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 1)
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBKicking off his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society (which will use Carl Trueman's book Strange New World as a central resource), Dr. Michael Nicholson leads a tour of the world in which we find ourselves: transgenderism, drag, pronouns, and more. Then he does a short Bible study on the meaning of "identity." For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. To watch videos shown in the class, click below: The 11-year-old trailblazing drag kid 'Desmond is Amazing' - YouTube US Navy Training V...
Job (Part 5)
May 22, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBDr. Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament by wrapping up his series on Job. In this session, God finally answers Job, Job repents, and then is finally restored. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Job (Part 4)
May 15, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature by looking further into the book of Job. In this session, he looks at a wisdom interlude, Job's final complaint, and the speeches of the youngster Elihu. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Job (Part 3)
May 08, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature by delving into the main sections of the book of Job. In this session, he considers the three cycles of Job receiving counsel from his friends and then making his replies. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Job (Part 2)
May 01, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Job by considering the first three chapters, including God's decision to allow the Satan to oppress Job and Job's first lament. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Job (Part 1)
April 24, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature with an introduction to the book of Job. He discusses the historicity of the book and the man Job, and then looks at the main characters and the outline. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Proverbs (Part 7)
March 27, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDr. Michael Nicholson wraps up his study of Proverbs with a discussion of wealth and poverty. He examines how wisdom and foolishness relate to money. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Proverbs (Part 6)
March 20, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature with a look at Proverbs' advice about words and speech. He discusses the power of words and then lays out the difference between wise and foolish speech. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Proverbs (Part 5)
March 13, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature with a topical study in the book of Proverbs: wisdom in relationships. He investigates the biblical plan for relationships between parents and children, husbands and wives, friends and neighbors, and even people and their government. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Proverbs (Part 4)
March 06, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 59.3 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Proverbs with a comparison between the wise man and the fool. He discusses the fear of God, the personal character of each, and closes with a look at the "wife of noble character" in Proverbs 31. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Proverbs (Part 3)
February 27, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 54 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature with a close look at Proverbs 5-9. He addresses the wisdom of sexual fidelity, whether or not Lady Wisdom is a type of Christ, and more. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Proverbs (Part 2)
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MBContinuing his class on the wisdom literature, Dr. Michael Nicholson digs into the first four chapters of the book of Proverbs. He discusses the major themes, the outline, and the first several exhortations from the father to his son. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Proverbs (Part 1)
January 23, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBDr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the wisdom literature with an overview of the book of Proverbs. He discusses the themes and theology as well as the form and function of the book. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
The Wisdom Literature (Part 1)
January 16, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBDr. Michael Nicholson begins his class on the biblical wisdom literature (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) with an introduction to the genre. He reviews their purpose and meaning, worldview, facets and forms, and shares a brief synopsis of each wisdom book. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
The Wisdom Literature (Introduction)
January 16, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBDr. Michael Nicholson begins his class on the biblical wisdom literature (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) with an introduction to the genre. He reviews their purpose and meaning, worldview, facets and forms, and shares a brief synopsis of each wisdom book. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 13)
November 28, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIn his final class on the Pastoral Epistles, the Rev. Bryan Lilly teaches on St. Paul's final charge to Timothy regarding faithful ministry, and reflects on the Apostle as an example of remaining faithful until the end of our earthly lives. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 12)
November 21, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn his penultimate class, the Rev. Bryan Lilly teaches on St. Paul's final encouragements to Timothy, noting the final authority which Holy Scripture has in anchoring the fidelity of the church in proclamation and ministry. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 11)
November 14, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an in-depth look at what Scripture means when it refers to "the last days," and how Christ's victory over Satan, sin, and death comforts and assures us in times of suffering and affliction. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 10)
November 07, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThe Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles, identifying three metaphors for, and three marks of, faithful ministry from 2 Timothy, chapter 2. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 9)
October 31, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an introduction to 2 Timothy. St. Paul encourages Timothy to pursue fidelity amid suffering, even as the Apostle himself writes from a Roman jail awaiting his own martyrdom. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
2021 Fall Retreat (Part 4): At the Very Least, Please Fail at Self-Care
October 31, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBAnne Kennedy wraps up the 2021 Fall Retreat with a look at the difference between self-care and the care offered us in Christ Jesus. True rest comes only from resting in him.
2021 Fall Retreat (Part 3): The Good News About Failing
October 30, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBMatt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat by turning to the Gospel: it is precisely in our failures that God meets us.
2021 Fall Retreat (Part 2): Well, That's Disappointing
October 30, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBMatt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat with a discussion of how even complete success by the world's standards ("under the sun") cannot bring the satisfaction we desperately seek. This talk is a careful look at Ecclesiastes 2.
2021 Fall Retreat (Part 1): Rich and Poor Together
October 29, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBAnne Kennedy kicks off the 2021 Fall Retreat with a talk about success, failure, and how we misunderstand the two, diving deep into the story of Lazarus and the rich man from Luke 16.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 8)
October 17, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBBryan Lilly continues his study of the Pastoral Epistles with a concluding session on 1 Timothy and Titus, looking at the various ways that St. Paul encourages Timothy and Titus in their ministries and how we can draw encouragement from the same. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 7)
October 10, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBBryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with a look at St. Paul's teaching regarding the Christian's fidelity to God in light of worldly authority. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 6)
October 03, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBBryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class with a look at what Scripture and Paul teaches us about relationships within the family of God from 1 Timothy 5.1–2 and Titus 2.1–8. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 5)
September 19, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBBryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class by teaching on the offices of Bishop, Presbyter, and Deacon from 1 Timothy 3.1-13. He considers the qualifications, functions, and responsibilities for each office, contrasting God's design for Church leadership with the false teachers. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
Refuge International Volunteer Preview
September 12, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThe Refuge International team, led by Executive Director Matt Reynolds, visits Grace Anglican to make a presentation about their many volunteer opportunities.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 4)
September 05, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBBryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class with a special look at Titus 3:5. He considers the phrase "washing of regeneration" as it is used in our liturgy for Holy Baptism and the Thirty-Nine Articles, comparing our theology of baptism to both Roman Catholicism and non-sacramental traditions. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 3)
August 29, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBBryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class by looking at what 1 Timothy and Titus teaches us about the gospel. He looks at the gospel as God's redemptive plan revealed in Jesus Christ, the relationship between God's saving grace and good works, and introduces the theme of the Church as the family of God. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 2)
August 22, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBBryan Lilly continues his class on the Pastoral Epistles with a look at the false teachers' doctrine and its fruit. Their contentiousness infected the church, bringing about division and disunity. That same contentiousness is found in each of us, innate, feeding on our unbelief, insecurity, and anger, looking for opportunities to reactivate. Finally, he explored at St. Paul’s testimony which shows us that the gospel is good medicine for all—the false teacher and the Christian alike. For Brya...
The Pastoral Epistles (Part 1)
August 15, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MBBryan Lilly begins his class on the Pastoral Epistles (1 and 2 Timothy and Titus). In this first class, he introduces the letters, their original recipients, and the major themes. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.