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“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
How does a speaker persuade us to listen? Usually by promising us something new. But imagine a speaker who starts by saying “You already know this.” That’s how the Second Epistle of Peter begins. The apostle Peter tells his readers, “I shall keep reminding you of all this, although you know it and are well-grounded … Continue reading The Prayer Book and the Christian Year
In this episode Fr. Mike Chitwood guest hosts the podcast and is joined by Matt Smethurst to discuss the life and ministry of Tim Keller through Matt’s new book Tim Keller on the Christian Life (Crossway, 2025). Find a copy of Matt’s book here. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on … Continue reading (Episode 23): Matt Smethurst | Tim Keller on the Christian Life
This weekend (May 31) the Church remembers the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, mother of our Lord, to Elizabeth and Zechariah. This takes place between the Feast Day of the Annunciation (March 25th) and the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24th). God used Mary’s cousin Elizabeth, who was advanced in years and had … Continue reading The Feast Day of the Visitation
Today Christians the world over celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ (also known as Ascension Day or Holy Thursday). The feast day comes forty days after Easter to mark the period of time Jesus spent on earth after the resurrection. This year is a particularly special solemnity because the date … Continue reading The Feast Day of the Ascension
