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  Fidelium with Charlotte Choley 09.07.2026 58мин

  Fidelium is a lay-led network of young adults in London which aims "to foster connection, confidence, and belonging among those seeking a faithful and rooted life in the Church." This vibrant group is an encouraging sign of life and hope for the catholic movement in the Church of England. We spoke with Charlotte, director of Fidelium, about what they do, why young people are drawn to Anglo-Catholicism, the role of social media in reaching young people (no AI posters!), the importance of...
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  Becoming Anglican with Dr. Matthew Barrett 09.04.2026 1ч 11мин

  Last summer, theologian Matthew Barrett wrote a widely-read article explaining his decision to leave the Baptist tradition for Anglicanism. Rhys and Joel speak to him about this journey, how it has affected the systematic theology he is writing, why classical theology and the beatific vision matter, and more. Dr. Barrett is Research Professor of Christian Theology at Trinity Anglican Seminary in the US. He is also theologian-in-residence for Anselm House at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. H...
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  ChristianStory with Rev'd Dan Kim 02.03.2026 54мин

  In this episode, the team speaks with Rev'd Dan Kim about ChristianStory, a project that aims to bring the history and theology of Christianity to life with deeply researched and beautifully animated videos. Think BibleProject, but with history and theology! Ecumenical in its ethos, it is a gift to the church catholic and a fantastic resource for people in parish ministry, working with youth, or as a general tool for catechesis and discipleship. You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or...
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  "Against Anglican Distinctives" with Fr Thomas Plant 12.01.2026 47мин

  Fr Calum and Joel talk with returning guest Fr Thomas Plant about Darwell Stone’s case for mere Catholicity. Fr Thomas has recently written an introduction to a new (and handsome) edition of Stone's concise systematic theology, Christian Dogma: Outlines of Orthodox Anglican Theology. Stone was Principal of Pusey House, Oxford from 1909 to 1934. Fr Thomas recently gave a talk on Stone at a conference at Pusey House on the 20th-century principals of the house. See more of Fr Thomas' work ...
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  Anglo-Catholic evangelism with Fr Christopher Trundle 08.12.2025 57мин

  Rhys and Joel speak with Fr Christopher Trundle SSC of Our Most Holy Redeemer, Clerkenwell (London) about his parish's approach to mission and evangelism. The discussion covers the theology and practice of using contemporary music in a traditional sung mass, what Anglo-Catholics can learn from evangelicals, potential limits to merging charismatic and catholic worship, and more. You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
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  The Letters of Herbert Kelly and Dorothy Sayers with Scholastica Jacob 07.11.2025 50мин

  The team caught up with Scholastica Jacob to discuss a recent book she edited, The Letters of Herbert Kelly and Dorothy L. Sayers. She came on to discuss Kelly and Anglican religious life in this episode from 2024. Scholastica is the librarian and archivist of St Anthony's Priory Durham, which is run by the Society of the Sacred Mission (SSM). Formerly a member of Stanbrook Abbey, and before that a lawyer specialising in charity law, Scholastica has a PhD in church history from the University...
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  Connecting E.L. Mascall's metaphysics and theology with Fr Mike Michielin 27.10.2025 1ч 1мин

  In this episode, the team talks with Rev'd Dr. Mike Michielin about E.L. Mascall's views on metaphysical realism, natural theology, the doctrine of the Incarnation, how these all fit together, and what this might mean for the Christian life. Because you can never have too much Mascall. Barth may or may not be mentioned. You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
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  Michael Ramsey's The Christian Priest Today 15.10.2025 53мин

  In this episode, Rhys and Joel dive into a classic text on the priesthood from Michael Ramsey (d. 1988), the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury. You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
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  Practicing Life Together with Paul Gutacker 03.09.2025 59мин

  In this episode we talk to Paul Gutacker who is the executive director of Brazos Fellows, a Christian community in Waco, Texas that invites emerging adults to commit to a common rule of life. He is the author of a new book, Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth. We discuss why Christian community is difficult to create, the importance of eating together, the nature of discernment and vocation, the place of study in a rule of life, and how his experience and book might t...
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  E.L. Mascall's Grace and Glory 07.08.2025 1ч 2мин

  In this episode, the team discusses E.L. Mascall's 1961 classic Grace and Glory. You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
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  Fellowship of St Alban & St Sergius with Fr Chris Moore 07.07.2025 57мин

  In this episode Rhys and Joel talk with Fr Chris Moore, Chair of the Fellowship of St Alban & St Sergius. We discuss the history and purpose of the Fellowship and talk more broadly about the Eastern Orthodox tradition, why people are drawn to it and how Anglicans can benefit from engaging with it. The Fellowship's annual conference is coming up: 20-22 August at Ripon College Cuddesdon, just outside Oxford. Resources recommended by Fr Chris: Melito of Sardis - On Pascha&...
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  Anglican Spirituality: An Introduction with Fr Greg Peters 23.06.2025 50мин

  In this episode, Joel and Rhys talk with returning guest Fr Greg Peters about his most recent book, Anglican Spirituality: An Introduction. The discussion covers the three-fold Rule articulated by Martin Thornton, its relation to mission, the value of poetry in theology and spirituality, and more. Other books by Fr Greg include The Monkhood of All Believers: The Monastic Foundation of Christian Spirituality, Thomas à Kempis: His Life and Spiritual Theology, and The Story of Mo...
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  We're back! 11.06.2025 40мин

  After a long hiatus, Holy C of E is back. And like all good things, the episode has three parts (but only one essence, of course). In Part 1 of this episode, you'll hear some life updates from Clinton, Calum, and Joel. Sadly, we say our goodbyes to Clinton! Part 2 is an update from co-founder of the podcast Fr Jamie Franklin who, along with Clinton, is officially handing over the podcast to the new team. Keep up with Fr Jamie's work on the Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs podcast, ...
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  The Spirituality of John Keble with Fr Charles Erlandson 26.08.2024 1ч 6мин

  In this episode, Calum and Joel speak with Fr Charles Erlandson about John Keble's prayer book spirituality, his role in the catholic revival in the Church of England, and his continued relevance in facing contemporary challenges. Our discussion is based on Fr Charles' chapter "The Old Made New: John Keble (1792–1866) and the Revival of Reformed Catholicism" in the newly published Re-formed Catholic Anglicanism (Anglican Way Institute, 2024). Resources mentioned: Orthodox Anglican Ide...
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  A Catholic View of Scripture with Brad East 01.07.2024 1ч 18мин

  In this episode, Clinton and Joel are joined by Brad East for a wide-ranging discussion of a catholic perspective on Scripture. We ask Brad about his background and theological journey towards a catholic view before discussing issues that arise in his two books, The Doctrine of Scripture and The Church's Book: Theology of Scripture in Ecclesial Context. We cover the influence of Robert Jenson on Brad's work, issues of authority in interpreting Scripture, the relationship between Protestantism...
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  Deep Anglicanism 18.06.2024 45мин

  In this episode Calum and Jack speak to Fr Gerald McDermott about his new book Deep Anglicanism. They discuss his background, his coming into the tradition, and the reasons why he thinks Anglicanism is a faithful expression of Catholic Christian faith. You can order the book here. His magnum opus recently published is A New History of Redemption and is available here . You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
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  Catechesis and the Early Church with Alex Fogleman 23.04.2024 1ч 22мин

  In this episode, Calum and Clinton interview Dr Alex Fogleman about Christian instruction for new believers preparing for the sacraments of baptism and confirmation, as explored in his book, Knowledge, Faith, and Early Christian Initiation (Cambridge University Press). Alex is the protégé of our previous guest Fr Hans Boersma (interviewed here and here), Assistant Research Professor of Theology at Baylor, and director of the Catechesis Institute. In this conversation, Alex returns to the sour...
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  St Augustine, Fr Crouse and the pilgrim's way 28.03.2024 37мин

  In this second episode exploring Fr Crouse’s Images of Pilgrimage, Clinton and Calum consider St Augustine, Dante and the end of our pilgrimage at a greater paradise than Eden. You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
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  To Be a Pilgrim: Walking through Lent with Fr Crouse 16.02.2024 41мин

  What book should you read this Lent? Calum and Clinton are reading Fr Robert Crouse’s Images of Pilgrimage. They are joined this week by Jack Chisnall, a new co-host, who explores allegorical images of wilderness and paradise in Genesis. If you want to follow along with our Lenten series, you can pick up a copy of Crouse’s book here and read a perceptive review of the book here. As always, you can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1. You can email us at...
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  The Sacred Mission 29.01.2024 1ч 11мин

  In this episode, Scholastica Jacobs joins Holy C of E to discuss Herbert Kelly and Anglican religious life. Scholastica is the librarian and archivist at St Antony’s Prioryand a member of the team founding The Institute for Anglican Religious Life. Jacobs explores the ways that the love of God inspired founders of Anglican orders such as Herbert Kelly, and she muses on how God might call men and women to new expressions of religious life in our late modern society. If you are inte...