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Antioch & Alexandria

July 07, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

The two dominant schools of theology in the early church approached the scriptures and the nature of Christ from very different starting points. Learn how the Church harmonized these by taking the middle way between literalism and idealism. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Conscience

June 30, 2020 11:37 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

What does it mean to let your conscience be your guide? Is it just a feeling or is it something else? How does it inform the moral decisions we make? Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jeremiah

June 23, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

The Book of Jeremiah is the life and message of one of the most important figures in the Old Testament. Learn about his message, his life, and the critical period of history that he lived through. The Feast of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. Learn about the Jewish roots of the feast and what the Holy Spirit's presence means for the Church. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Pentecost

June 16, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

The Feast of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. Learn about the Jewish roots of the feast and what the Holy Spirit's presence means for the Church. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Moral Reasoning

June 09, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

How do we apply the universal moral principles of the Bible to the individual situations of everyday life, with all of its variables and contingencies? What principles help us know both how to act well and avoid sin in the moment and evaluate our past actions? Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Paschal Candle

June 02, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

What is that really tall candle at the front of the sanctuary at Easter? What does it symbolize and what is written on it? Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Hebrew Bible

May 27, 2020 14:23 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

A big episode covering a big topic: the Hebrew Bible, its arrangement of the Old Testament, its history, languages, and how Jews and then Christians successfully transmitted God's inspired word through thousands of years of linguistic change. Music from a performance in Oxford in 2010. Support us on Patreon: Email us

Preparing for Marriage

May 19, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

What does the process for getting married look like and what is the reason that Christians--particularly Anglicans in the ACNA--take the preparation so seriously? Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Christian Ethics

May 12, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

How do Christians see the difference between right and wrong? How do we learn to make the right choices and examine our past choices? Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Liturgical Colors

May 08, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

What do all of the seasonal colors in Anglican Churches mean and which seasons do they go with? Find out here! Also: we make our triumphant return to weekly episodes! Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Origen

March 18, 2020 19:05 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Deciding who is the most important early Christian writer means sifting through a crowded field, but Origen is a strong contender. His life and work laid the foundation for systematic theology and he died an exemplar of courage and piety. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Tertullian

March 10, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

An overview of the life of a foundational early Christian writer who nevertheless ended his life outside of the Church. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Paedocommunion

February 24, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

How old should baptized children be before they can take communion? How do different traditions approach the question? What should you be thinking about as a parent as you decide for your children? Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Holy Tradition

February 05, 2020 16:20 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

What do Anglicans mean when they cite Holy Tradition? How is it connected with scripture and where do we gain our ultimate authority? Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Baptism of the Lord

January 20, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Jesus's baptism has a great deal of significance we often miss. It tells us a lot about Jesus's unique power and authority, and it's also an event looked forward to since the beginning of the Old Testament. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Third Century

December 23, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

The Church in the 200s faced its greatest trial and won its greatest victory as a dying empire went from persecuting to endorsing the Faith. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Second Century

December 16, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In the Second Century, the Church won skilled and educated defenders, but persecutions increased. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The First Century

December 09, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

The first hundred years of Christianity saw the spread of the gospel at a wild pace. What were the conditions for this strong start and how did God orchestrate the beginnings of his Church? Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

John Chrysostom

November 23, 2019 22:20 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

St. John Chrysostom is one of the best recognized Church Fathers and with good reason! We address his life, works, his social vision and why he is so widely read even today. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Mary Magdalene

November 07, 2019 09:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

Who was Mary of Magdala? Why do there seem to be so many different versions of her identity and past? What was her significance to the Lord and her example for the Christian faith? Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Good Samaritan

October 21, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

We unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan, the best interpretation of it, and why asking "who is my neighbor?" is not a bad question. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Saint Jerome

October 05, 2019 03:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

The great linguist and conversationalist Saint Jerome and his indispensable contribution to the history of Bible translation and the canon of scripture. Support us on Patreon: Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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October 04, 2019 20:31 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MB

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The Acts of the Apostles

September 04, 2019 10:56 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

We talk about the singular book of Acts, its themes, priceless history, and how it connects to God's work in the Old Testament. Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Gregory of Nyssa

August 13, 2019 03:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

We discuss the Greek Father Gregory of Nyssa and his contributions to Trinitarian and Ascetical theology, and along the way discuss the difference between a Father's accepted teaching and opinion and how the church distinguishes between the two. Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

How To Confess

July 25, 2019 03:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

What are best practices for going to confession? What are we supposed to be thinking, feeling, or resolving to do? And why is it good to make formal confession to a priest again? Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Handing Over to Satan

July 11, 2019 03:58 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

What does Paul mean when he says the Church ought to hand someone over to Satan? How should Christians understand how to keep the Church healthy and free from sin while still praying for and loving sinners? Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Why Does The Trinity Matter?

June 27, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

What is the point of understanding the Trinity correctly? Is it only to get our theology straight and impress people? Or is there some other benefit for our spiritual lives? Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Mission

June 06, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Did Jesus really require that every Christian be an evangelist? How do we practically evangelize in the modern world? How do we maintain loving connections with nonbelievers all the while? Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Holy Oils

May 21, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 464 MB

Where does the tradition of anointing with oil come from? Which oils are used for which functions and what is the significance of oil as a sacramental symbol? Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Happy Fault

May 09, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 414 MB

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The Sign of Jonah

April 25, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

What is "the Sign of Jonah" that Jesus refers to in the gospels? Is it only a picture of Jesus's death and resurrection, or is there something more there for our walk as Christians? Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

John the Baptist

April 11, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

John the Baptist lived a life that reflected both Jesus and the Old Testament prophets. What did his life mean and why is he so significant in the gospels? Music from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Scandal

March 28, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Can you sin without doing something wrong? What is the concept of scandal in moral theology and the 1 Corinthians? How do we care for each other's consciences and still seek the truth? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

1 & 2 Corinthians - Background

March 14, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Why did Paul write to the Corinthian Church so many times? What was the controversy going on in the background that occasioned his letters and how can it remind us of the heart of evangelism and church ministry today? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Good Liturgy

February 28, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

How does the Church put on a good showing in its liturgy? How does thoughtful liturgical style and presentation contribute to the symbols on display and the truths being communicated? Finally what's the point of liturgy anyway? Is it meant to teach us something, or help us do something else? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music: Gloria and Ite from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Heresies

February 14, 2019 13:36 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

For our Valentine's Day (or should we say 'Valentinian') special we talk about heresies and the heretics who love them. What is the difference between heresy and error? How do we know what isn't heresy? Do we need to be worried about being heretics just because we make theological mistakes? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Three Creeds

January 24, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

We talk about the three great creeds of the Church: the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the little known Athanasian Creed. Where did they come from, what do they mean, and what do they have to do with the Bible? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music: Sanctus and Ite, Missa Est from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Eucharistic Prayer

January 10, 2019 14:09 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Father Stephen talks through the parts of the great Eucharistic Prayer and why it's all one seamless garment. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music: Sanctus and Ite, Missa Est from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

O Antiphons

December 20, 2018 14:03 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

O Come O Come Emmanuel has some of the most beautiful lyrics of all church music, and it turns out that they run deeper than your average carol. Father Stephen explains the history of the O Antiphons and how celebrating Christmas is incomprehensible without Easter. Music: "O Come O Come Emmanuel" arr. by Jocelyn Hagen performed by The Singers in Shout the Glad Tidings. Purchase here.

Interpreting Scripture

December 05, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

How does the Church interpret scripture together? What are the guiding principles that help us understand the message and meaning of the Bible? Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

The Letter to Diognetus

November 14, 2018 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

There is a short letter wedged into most collections of the Apostolic Fathers. We don't know who wrote it and it certainly wasn't from the generation after the Apostles, so what's it doing there and why is it worth reading? Email the show Support the show

The Laity and their Duties

November 02, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

We've talked about Priests, Deacons, and Bishops, but what about everybody else? Are we all just supposed to "pay, pray, and obey?" Hardly. Lay-ministry is where all the action is. Father Stephen breaks down the duties of all the People of God and why ordinary members living holy lives is essential to the Church's mission. Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

Predestination

October 17, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

On the much discussed doctrine of predestination: how God always initiates our salvation, and desires that all be saved (though some are not) and how that all works together for the good and comfort of those called according to his purpose. Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

The Lambeth Quadrilateral

October 03, 2018 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

How do Anglicans view Christians of other traditions and how can we all come together as mere Christians? Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

Jesus in Genesis

September 20, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Continuing our series on Christ in the Old Testament: where do we find Jesus in the Book of Genesis? Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

What Did Jesus Know?

August 30, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Did Jesus have all knowledge in the universe as a human being? What did Jesus already know as divine and what did he have to learn as a human being? Music: "Only Begotten Word of God Eternal" from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications Email your question! Support Word & Table

Icons

August 16, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

All about the Eastern tradition of icons, why the Church distinguished between images and idols, and how to read the puzzling style of Eastern icons. Click here for icon images Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications. Email your question! Support Word & Table

Details in the Gospels

July 27, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Fr. Stephen addresses some of the odd details in the gospel stories and why they're put there. Music: "Only Begotten Word of God Eternal" and "Alma Redemtoris Mater" from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications Email your question! Support Word & Table

Vincent of Lerins

July 11, 2018 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

How do we know what is true and false doctrine? A 5th Century French Father of the Church, Vincent of Lerins, laid down a helpful rule that became popular both with Catholics and Protestants around the time of the Reformation. Needless to say that makes him especially endearing to Anglicans. Email your question! Support Word & Table Music: Corde Natus ex Parentis by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications

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