Bishop Fitzwater, Deacon Adam, and Aidan discuss the hermeneutical framework of recapitulation. Conversation flows from the hermeneutical understanding to its place in the Christian hermeneutical arsenal. For questions or comments, please email us at darryl@ascensionwv.org. Check out information about the Forward in Faith assembly at www.fifna.org/assembly . For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org ....
May 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Bishop Darryl and Deacon Adam discuss how the liturgy is related to spiritual warfare.
Apr 07, 2025•43 min
Bishop Fitzwater and Deacon Ridgeway discuss some potential updates and changes in Appalachian Anglican and Forward in Faith North America podcasts. Please send your thoughts to darryl@ascensionwv.org
Apr 02, 2025•38 min
Here are some examples of the Church Triumphant aiding in prayer and fellowship.
Mar 26, 2025•33 min
Bishop Darryl and Deacon Adam are looking for your testimonies about how saints triumphant have prayed with you and the results you have seen. Please send your testimonies in to darryl@ascensionwv.org
Mar 14, 2025•31 min
Bishop Fitzwater and Deacon Ridgeway discuss Arius, the heretic from Christian history.
Mar 07, 2025•51 min
Bp. Darryl Fitzwater interviews Dr. Monica Migliorino Miller regarding the authority of women. Dr. Miller is an Associate Professor of Theology at Madonna University in Michigan and the author of the recent book "The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church." For questions or comments, please email us at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org . Check out Dr. Miller's books: The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church Sexu...
Feb 27, 2025•40 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Bishop Darryl Fitzwater and Deacon Adam Ridgeway discuss the warning within the Athanasian Creed. Questions may be sent to: darryl@ascensionwv.org
Feb 18, 2025•49 min
Bp. Fitzwater and Adam interview Mother Miriam of the Community of St. Mary's. The Community of St. Mary is an Anglican Benedictine order located in Greenwich, NY with a rich history. For questions or comments please email us at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information about Forward in Faith North American please visit FIFNA.org .
Jan 31, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Bp. Fitzwater and Adam explore a different perspective on the Great Commission: "Make all nations into disciples." The conversation challenges the individualistic, post-Enlightenment thinking of conversion and argues for a kingdom-minded, nation-shaping approach to discipleship and evangelism. For questions or comments, please email us at darryl@ascensionwv.org For information or to join Forward in Faith, please visit FIFNA.org
Dec 11, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Bishop Fitzwater and Adam discuss St. Augustine's Prayer Book. From Holy Hour liturgy to Eucharistic devotion, this little book packs a big punch and is a wonderful complement to the prayer book. Follow this link to get a copy of St. Augustine's Prayer Book. For questions, comments, or clarification, please email Bp. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org ....
Oct 29, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Fr. Fitzwater (now Bp. Fitzwater), Adam, Michael, and Alex continue discussing deacons. This episode covers the historical understanding of deacons and deaconesses and much more. For questions or comments, reach out at darryl@ascensionwv.org. To join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org .
Oct 14, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Michael explore a deacon's requirements, attributes, and duties. For questions or comments, please get in touch with us at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, visit FIFNA.org
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 2
This week, Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Alex discuss The Augustine Appeal, a petition to the ACNA College of Bishops urging decisive conversation on the ordination of women to the priesthood. For questions or comments, please reach out to darryl@ascensionwv.org. To join Forward in Faith, please visit FIFNA.org . Link to The Augustine Appeal Link to Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth call for full communion Link to the Vancouver Statement...
Jun 19, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Fr. Fitzwater and Adam interview Dr. Gerald McDermott about his new book, Deep Anglicanism. Dr. McDermott shares his work, ministry, and journey to Anglicanism. Check out Deep Anglicanism . Get a copy of Fr. McDermott's magnum opus, A New History of Redemption . For questions or comments, please email Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. Other books mentioned during the interview Seeking the Secret Place The Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Josh discuss the church's responsibility to reflect heavenly realities in its liturgy, teaching, and lives to conclude the second season of episodes. For questions or comments, please send them to Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org.
Apr 15, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Josh discuss the concept of jurisdiction. Fr. Fitzwater explores the basic ideas and practical implications of jurisdiction across the Anglican communion. For questions or comments, please get in touch with Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@asensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org .
Mar 25, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On this week's episode, Fr. Fitzwater and Adam host guests Michael Hamm and Pastor Rob Willis for a Q&A session. Fr. Fitzwater, answering from a classical Anglican perspective, addresses topics from the Communion of the Saints to the Eucharist. We hope these answers are helpful in conversation as you engage in ecumenical dialog. For questions or comments, contact Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org ....
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Fr. Darryl and Adam discuss the need to recapture a healthy Christian theology of hierarchy in contrast to some of the ideas of the Enlightenment. For questions or comments, please reach out to Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org .
Mar 11, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week's episode about the sacrament of Confession comes at a listeners' request. Fr. Darryl and Adam talk about Confession from one of Bishop Lancelot Andrewes' sermons from the year 1600. For information or to join Forward in Faith North America, visit FIFNA.org . For a copy of the 1549, 1559, and 1662 Book of Common Prayer, follow this link . For a copy of St. Augustine's Prayer Book, follow this link ....
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Fr. Darryl, Adam, and Josh discuss "mediation" in general and how it applies to the priesthood. For questions or comments, please reach out to darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org
Feb 26, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Josh discuss the priest as an eschatological sign. Drawing from Luke 22, Fr. Fitzwater teaches that the ministry, handed to and from the Apostles, is to rule, judge, and mediate in this age and the age to come. For questions or comments, feel free to reach out to Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, visit fifna.org .
Feb 19, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The priesthood is a the living icon of Christ within His Church. Fr. Darryl and Adam discuss this point and how the liturgy is a living window into heaven. If you have comments or questions, please contact Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information about Forward in Faith North America or to join, please visit fifna.org .
Feb 11, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Fr. Darryl and Adam talk about the Biblical teaching of "headship," and how Jesus is the Head of the Church. They reflect on how this is sacramentally seen in the home and the Church.
Feb 05, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Fr. Fitzwater and Adam start the second season out by discussing In persona Christi capitis. For questions or clarifications, please email Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information about Forward in Faith North America or to join, visit fifna.org .
Jan 29, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Bishop Eric Menees shares about his journey to Christ, his experience as a Bishop, and his vision for Forward in Faith North America. He is the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin and the President of Forward in Faith North. For more information or to join FIFNA please visit www.fifna.org .
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Vital Immanence is an part of the errors of Modernism. Fr. Darryl, Adam, and Alex discuss what vital immanence is and how it has been shaping Western culture for a long time.
Nov 20, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Continuing the series on Anglican formation, Fr. Darryl Fitzwater, Alex Rivas, and Adam Ridgeway, discuss the the formation needed for the candidates. If you enjoy the Forward in Faith Podcast, please leave us a review and like the episode. For comments or questions or comments, feel free to reach out to darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North American, visit Fifna.org ....
Nov 14, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On this week's episode Fr. Darryl Fitzwater, Adam Ridgeway, and Alex Rivas discuss more details about good spiritual formation. This episode asks questions. Listeners are invited to take a significant look at "what" and "why" they live and worship. The questions and discussion are intended to press home the genuine need for intentional Anglican spiritual formation.
Nov 06, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Fr. Fitzwater and Adam have the privilege of interviewing the Venerable Lee Stafki. He serves as the Canon for Deliverance Ministry in the Diocese of Ft. Worth, Texas (the Prelate for Society of St. Michael the Archangel) and the Canon for Deliverance Ministry in the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy. For more information or questions, contact Archdeacon Stafki through societyofstmichael.org . For questions or comments on the Forward in Faith Podcast, please email us at darryl@as...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
