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On August 28th, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of St. Augustine of Hippo. St. Augustine is one of the greatest theologians and thinkers of the entire Christian tradition. He is beloved by Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians alike. One reason, is because he was not only brilliant, but passionate. Augustine is a saint not … Continue reading A Glimpse into Augustine’s Confessions
The Council of Nicaea was convened in 325 AD by Emperor Constantine to resolve doctrinal issues raised by Arius, a prominent elder of the church in Alexandria, Egypt. The issues largely revolved around the Greek word monogenes. The term literally means, “only generated” and is translated “only begotten Son” in the King James Version. The term … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): We Believe in One Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Son of God…
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Andrew Perrin to discuss his new book Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls (Lexham, 2025). Find a copy of Andy’s book here. Check out Andy’s YouTube channel here. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us … Continue reading (Episode 28): Andrew Perrin | Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin. For our Catholic and Orthodox brethren this day celebrates the Assumption (or Dormition) of St. Mary the mother of our Lord. At this point many of our evangelical readers have closed the article and have moved on. For those who haven’t I’d encourage you to … Continue reading The Feast Day of St. Mary the Virgin
“We believe in one God…maker of heaven and earth, of all that is visible and invisible:” the second theological statement of faith of the Nicene Creed. For many Christians, this point of doctrine is somewhat ho-hum. It’s just such a given in Christian circles, that God created all that exists, that many glaze right over … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): Maker of Heaven and Earth, of All Things Visible and Invisible
Today we mark the Feast Day (Church of England) of St. John Henry Newman (1801-1890). He was born in London in 1801 to a banker and a mother from French (Huegonot) descent. At the age of 15, Newman underwent a conversion experience and became an evangelical Anglican. During the eighteenth century the Church of England … Continue reading The Feast Day of St. John Henry Newman: A Doctor of the Church
“I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” These ancient words from the Nicene Creed might sound formal, but they speak to a very personal trust – the kind of trust that we can have in God as our Father. They describe the foundation of our faith, the solid ground we can … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): We Believe in one God the Father, the Almighty…
Today we mark the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus, our Lord. This event is only recorded in two of the four gospel accounts (Matthew and Mark). Unlike other gospel stories, however, that give varying details regarding certain events, the details of the transfiguration are almost identical in both Matthew and Mark. Additionally, this event … Continue reading The Feast Day of the Transfiguration
In this episode Zach is joined by Karen Swallow Prior to discuss her new book You Have A Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful (Brazos, 2025). Find a copy of Karen’s book here. Check out Karen’s Substack here. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on … Continue reading (Episode 27): Karen Swallow Prior | You Have A Calling
In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Mike Chitwood to discuss his journey towards the Anglican tradition, as well as an extended conversation about his work in ministry and a few points of Anglican theology. Books discussed in this episode: The Anglican Way Simply Anglican Evangelical is Not Enough The Apostolic Fathers ——— Have … Continue reading (Episode 26): Mike Chitwood | From Baptist Pastor to Anglican Priest
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Daniel Hummel to discuss his book The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the End Times Shaped A Nation (Eerdman’s, 2023). Find a copy of Daniel’s book here: https://amzn.to/3SyOBbd ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on … Continue reading (Episode 25): Daniel Hummel | The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism
Episode 24 In this episode Zach is joined by Bishop Page Brooks to discuss his journey towards the Anglican tradition, as well as an extended conversation about his work through Missio Mosaic and a few points of Anglican theology. Books discussed in this episode: The Celtic Way of Evangelism The Accidental Anglican ——— Have Feedback … Continue reading (Episode 24): Bishop Page Brooks | From Baptist Pastor to Anglican Bishop
