In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson to discuss the importance of reading and the discovery of beauty through the written word. This is the subject of her book Reading For The Love of God (Brazos Press). Find a copy of Jessica’s book here. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have … Continue reading (Episode 31): Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson | Reading for the Love of God
On this day in 1536, the grim gates of Belgium’s Vilvoorde Castle opened as William Tyndale was led from the dungeons to the courtyard. Weeks earlier he had been marched onto the same grounds, admonished by local clerics, and stripped of his priesthood in ritual humiliation. Now formally expelled from the bosom of the church, … Continue reading William Tyndale: Priest, Bible Translator, and Martyr
Today the church marks the Feast of Holy Michael and All Angels. In the Anglican tradition this celebration is also known as Michaelmas (Michael Mass) and serves as one of the “quarter days” of British society to mark the beginning of the Fall quarter in the academic, financial, and judicial calendar. Many Christians throughout the … Continue reading The Feast Day of Holy Michael and All Angels
He who hung the earth in place is hanged. He who fixed the heavens in place is fixed in place. He who made all things fast is made fast on a tree. (Melito of Sardis, 2nd Century Bishop of Smyrna) In his magisterial work Dominion, Tom Holland traces the enduring influence of Christianity on the … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): For Our Sake He was Crucified…He Suffered Death and was Buried
Today Christians the world over are celebrating the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. In the Anglican tradition, it is known as Holy Cross Day. Unlike other holy days, such as Good Friday, that commemorate the passion and suffering of Jesus, this is a day set aside to venerate (honor) and celebrate the … Continue reading The Feast Day of the Holy Cross
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man… Indeed Christ came down. Jesus, not created by but equal with God the Father was “born in the likeness of men” (Phil. 2:6). The fact that God became man distinguishes … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): He Came Down From Heaven; Was Incarnate By The Holy Spirit…
In this episode Zach is joined by Molly Jean Pieper to discuss her journey towards the broadly Catholic tradition, particularly in the Anglican Tradition. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads Find us on YouTube Please rate and subscribe to the podcast … Continue reading (Episode 29): Molly Jean Pieper | An Anglican Journey
As we continue in our series on the Nicene Creed, we come to a section that is the crux of the entire Creed. The phrase “God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God” is carefully crafted to affirm the biblical, orthodox (dare I say catholic) understanding of the divinity of Jesus Christ, … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God
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
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
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 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
