We are continuing to make our way through the Mass, looking at its biblical and historical context, and its application for us, today. As we move from the Absolution and Comfortable Words, we now make our way to the Consecration in the Mass. Today, we will dig deeper into Sursum Corda, Preface (and Proper Preface).
Today, we have a special episode with Bishop Chandler Holder Jones, SSC, to discuss Christian responsibility in a democratic republic. In today's world, there is much alarm about the current state of our country. Institutions once seen as a means of protecting the American people have become hostile, leading to a breakdown of trust. Education, the media, and even the military have become social experiments, manipulating truth and working towards a global agenda. As Christians and citizens of the...
In this episode, we pick up where we left off last week and dig deeper into the topics of Confession, Absolution, and Comfortable Words as we transition from the Liturgy of the Catechumen to the Liturgy of the Sacrament.
In these next two episodes we will be discussing the Invitation, Confession, Absolution, and Comfortable Words as we transition from the Liturgy of the Catechumen to the Liturgy of the Sacrament.
In this special episode, we are excited to have Olympic athlete Bridget Williams back with us following her return from the 2024 Paris Olympics to discuss the competition and address some of the obstacles and challenges she encountered during the event.
In this special episode, we interview Olympic athlete Bridget Williams. We discuss her journey to becoming a world-class pole vaulter, her trials and struggles, and how her faith in Christ Jesus has been her anchor through it all.
This is our final episode for the season, and we will be back in September. So, for this season finale, Fr. Miller has prepared a list of books for us to dig into over the summer. Enjoy! 1928 Book of Common Prayer Personal Edition 1928 BCP/KJV Bible The People's Anglican Missal St. Augustine's Prayer Book An Anglican Prayer Book The Oxford American Prayer Book Commentary - This is out of print, but you can find it if you dig around hard enough. You can also read it for free online! Everyman's Hi...
In this episode, we dig deeper into the topic of confession & absolution.
This week, we're digging deeper into how the Church is called to pray, how this shapes our spiritual lives and guides our actions, and why prayer isn't just something we do alone or in silence but a collective action that truly changes us.
In this week's episode, we focus on Ascension Day.
This week, we have a special Q&A episode. Enjoy!
This week, we discuss the Doxology. We also reference two books in the episode, which can both be found on Amazon: Te Deum: The Church and Music by Paul Westermeyer The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence...
This is episode 2: As we confront the challenges of American materialism and Darwinist economic policies, we are prompted to reflect on the Christian call to charity over competition. The stark reality of our national debt exceeding GDP and the U.S.'s disproportionate consumption of global resources serves as a wake-up call to the consequences of living by Philippians 3:18-19. We face hard questions about personal expenditure versus investment in God's kingdom, prompting a deeper examination of ...
This 2nd episode picks up right where we left off last week! Any questions or comments? Please email us at podcast@stphilipsblacksburg.org or podcast@anglicanprovince.org, and we will address them in a future episode.
Christians are well aware that Easter is more than bunnies and the beginning of Spring. Christians know that Easter is the day that Jesus rose from the dead. However, well-meaning Christians often overlook two aspects of Easter. In these next two episodes, we dig deeper and discuss the true doctrine and meaning of Easter by exploring the fact that: Jesus was resurrected BODILY from the grave. Because of our Lord’s resurrection, We TOO WILL RISE BODILY from the grave. Please leave us any question...
As we confront the challenges of American materialism and Darwinist economic policies, we are prompted to reflect on the Christian call to charity over competition. The stark reality of our national debt exceeding GDP and the U.S.'s disproportionate consumption of global resources serves as a wake-up call to the consequences of living by Philippians 3:18-19. We face hard questions about personal expenditure versus investment in God's kingdom, prompting a deeper examination of our priorities and ...
We are excited to have our Presiding and Diocesan Bishop, The Most Reverend Chandler Jones, SSC, join us again this week as we dig deeper into the topic of Ecumenism and its implications for the future of the Church.
In this special episode, "Why Can't Women be Priests?" we're joined by our Presiding and Diocesan Bishop, The Most Reverend Chandler Jones, SSC, to dig deeper into controversial questions about why women are excluded from Holy Orders within the Church.
In this episode, we dig deep into the topic of the Eucharistic sacrifice by exploring scriptural and historical insights, the unique role of the priest and the congregation, and the connection between Orate fratres and our Lord’s ultimate sacrifice.
In this episode, we focus on the topic of Anamnesis.
Is the Eucharist a sacrifice? Or is it something else entirely? In this episode, we'll dig deeper into the meaning of the Eucharist and how it has been understood throughout the history of the Church.
In this special Lenten episode entitled "Dust to Dust," we dig into the rich history of Ash Wednesday, unearthing its early roots and exploring the meaning behind the symbolic ashes. We also unpack the three pillars of Lent - prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. You’ll notice Fr. Miller is missing, but he will return next week!
In this special episode, we dig deeper into the history and significance of making the sign of the cross.
In this episode, we address some questions from our listeners.
In this episode, we dig deeper into the topic of the sermon and address some important questions, such as: Why do we have a sermon? Is a sermon necessary? What is the goal of a sermon? And who is a sermon intended for?
This week's episode is a little different. We will discuss a crucial topic that is often overlooked in churches today. We will be talking about what you should and should not expect from your priest. We will also dig deep into some important issues that the modern priesthood faces, such as the rapid drop-out rate of clergymen, the competitive nature of churches in America, and the "satisfy the customer" mentality.
In this week's special episode, we are delighted to have our Presiding and Diocesan Bishop Chandler Holder Jones, SSC, joining us once again as we dig deeper into the history of Anglican Ecclesiology.
In this episode, we dig deeper into the role of liturgy and scripture in our lives. Many Churches today emphasize Sola Scriptura but dedicate surprisingly little time to reading and studying scripture. This disconnect often leads to Biblical illiteracy, which hinders our understanding of Christ and our ability to live faithfully.
This week, we explore the Creed, a confession of faith used by Christians for centuries. We discuss the origins of the Creed, its importance in the Christian faith, and its role in combatting the spread of false doctrine.
This week, we continue our conversation about the Gloria in Excelsis. We also discuss the prescribed rubrics that help us focus during worship.
