Stand Firm Podcast

Episódios

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  #315: What's Wrong With You People? Another ACNA Parish on the Brink 30.07.2026 40min

  Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about a church which welcomes "Side A Christians" to Holy Communion and to parish membership. They discuss the biblical and ecclesiastical reasons such a practice should be impossible in the ACNA.
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  #314: To the Ends of the Earth? Nations, Cultures, and the Urgency of Evangelism 23.07.2026 41min

  Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the connections between evangelism and colonialism, and how Christianity comes into other cultures proclaiming a new King.
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  #313: Everything Old is New Again: Same Old (Episcopal) Story 16.07.2026 45min

  Matt and Jady discuss the ongoing controversies in the ACNA, reminisce about the "good old days" in TEC, and look to the future of Anglicanism.
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  #312: The Lion, the Witch, and the Cisgender Wardrobe: An Interview with Dr. Joshua Herring about his book, "Sons of Adam and Daughters of Eve" 10.07.2026 48min

  On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady and Nick talk to Dr. Joshua Herring, author of "Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve," about C.S Lewis and the way his convictions regarding the created differences between men and women permeate his writings.
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  #311: Boys to Men: Thomas Fickley, Passing on Manhood, and St. Dunstan's Academy 25.06.2026 44min

  Jady and Nick talk to Thomas Fickley, headmaster and founder of St. Dunstan's Academy, about his new boarding school, the transition from boyhood to manhood, rites of passage, partnering with churches, and more.
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  #310: God on the Move: Church Planting in West Virginia with Derek Roberts 18.06.2026 45min

  Jady and Nick talk to the Rev. Derek Roberts about the amazing provision of God through his church planting work in the hills and hollers of West Virginia.
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  #309: For Further Discussion: More on Christian Nationalism with Dr. Miles Smith 11.06.2026 50min

  Jady and Nick welcome Dr. Miles Smith back to the show to discuss a PCA report on Christian Nationalism, differences between Presbyterians and Anglicans, and the proper connection between the church and the state.
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  #308: In(frequent) Remembrance of Me: A Defense of Weekly Communion 04.06.2026 45min

  Matt, Jady, and Nick engage an online conversation about the frequency of Holy Communion. Is a weekly Eucharist service Anglo-Catholic? Unwelcoming to newcomers? Does it undermine the sermon? They discuss these questions and more.
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  #307: The AIs Have It: Pope Leo, Artificial Intelligence, and the Magnificence of Humanity 28.05.2026 41min

  Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the ACNA College of Bishops' decision with regard to the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast before turning their attention to Pope Leo's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas."
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  #306: Good But Not Finished? A Title IV Conversation with Elijah Lovejoy 21.05.2026 39min

  Nick welcomes the Rev. Elijah Lovejoy to the podcast to discuss the Title IV revision, including several items that he feels—despite the GTF's good work so far—still need attention before ratification in June.
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  #305: Clarification on the Discussion in the DWGC 14.05.2026 14min

  Matt and Nick hop back on the podcast to briefly address some listener questions and pushback on their discussion of the controversial episcopal election in the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast.
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  #304: Drama in the Western Gulf Coast: An Episcopal Election and ACNA's Original Sin 13.05.2026 46min

  Matt and Nick discuss the episcopal election in the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast, some concerning comments from one of the candidates, and the ACNA's seeming inability to discuss the ministry of women in biblical terms.
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  #303: Disqualified from Ministry: Sam Allberry, Same Sex Attraction, and "Boutique" Sin 07.05.2026 40min

  Matt and Jady talk about the disqualification of Sam Allberry, his place in and influence on the ACNA, and the special place that same sex attraction seems to be afforded in the pantheon of sin.
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  #302: Final Destination: John Piper, the Gospel, and "Final Justification" 30.04.2026 38min

  Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about "final justification," the idea that your works are part of what gets you to heaven.
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  #301: From the Chapel at Trinity: a Conversation with Wes Jagoe 23.04.2026 42min

  Jady and Nick are joined by Wes Jagoe, Associate Dean of Community Life and Chaplain at Trinity Anglican Seminary. They discuss the mood on campus, the importance of following rubrics, and Wes's collection of black shoes.
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  #300: Still Standing Firm: Three Hundred Shows and One Listener 16.04.2026 38min

  Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on 300 episodes (and almost six years) of the Stand Firm podcast.
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  From the Archive: #97: Three Big Days: A Guided Tour of the Triduum 01.04.2026 42min

  With the guys taking a break for Holy Week, here's a rerun of episode 97, a discussion of the monumental “three days” of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday with the Great Vigil of Easter.
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  #299: Leading Like Jael: A Conversation with Emma Waters 26.03.2026 48min

  Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Emma Waters to the show to discuss her new book and timeless principles for women of faith.
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  #298: Talarico Suave: Politics, Winsomeness, and Leftist Christian Nationalism 19.03.2026 40min

  Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the James Talarico phenomenon, talk about his "faith forward" politics, and grapple with some of his dubious theological claims.
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  #297: From the Room Where it Happened: Bishop Julian Dobbs on G26 12.03.2026 43min

  Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Bishop Julian Dobbs about the significance of G26 in Abuja, the relationship of the Global Anglican Communion to the Canterbury structures, the makeup of the Global Anglican Council, and more.