Stand Firm Podcast

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Christian Nationalism, wonder if there's any way to keep one's deeply held beliefs out of politics, and discuss our overriding hope: the reign of King Jesus.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss some recent Twitter comments from Phil Vischer, wonder if Jesus' clashes with the Pharisees were due to their law-keeping, and talk about Christians and the common charge of hypocrisy.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent decision of The Table in Indianapolis to seek affiliation with the Episcopal Church. They talk about The Table's stated reasons for the departure and what it means for the ACNA.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss whether or not it's helpful to describe Christians as "black" or "white" in light of an upcoming conference, reflect on their cross cultural experiences, and share Good News for seemingly divided people.

Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Queen Elizabeth's funeral. They talk about the importance of mourning, what goes on at a burial service, and how even in death we can celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Matt, Jady, and Nick break open the mailbag again to respond to listener emails. This time: how to deal with a well-read Catholic family member, why the guys aren't Eastern Orthodox, and how to recognize the beginnings of wokeness in your church.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent interview given by Archie Coates, new vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Brompton. They talk about his desire to keep his personal views to himself, and consider the pastoral calling to teach truth to the sheep.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss men being friends with women, whether or not men should avoid being alone with women, and...well, men and women.

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the formation of a new diocese in Australia, discuss what it means for a church to be "catholic," and consider (again) what circumstances warrant "walking apart."

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about political power. They discuss whether or not Christians should seek it, if it can be used for good, and respond to some common objections to Christian political involvement.

Matt, Jady, and Nick conclude their discussion of the 2022 Lambeth Conference. They talk about whether anything good came from it, what might have been learned, and what a reforming movement in the Anglican Communion might look like.

Matt, Jady, and Nick continue to discuss the 2022 Lambeth Conference. They talk about the bounds of orthodoxy, the sufficiency of the creeds, and whether or not sex is worth disfellowshipping over.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the currently-meeting Lambeth Conference. They talk about the World-wide Anglican Communion, whether it's salvageable, and whether or not the ACNA should want to be part of it.

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about weddings (after Nick attended one on Crete), what the point of a Christian wedding is, and how a Christian marriage is a reflection of the Good News about Jesus Christ.

Matt, Jady, and Nick continue to discuss supposed inconsistencies in the pro-life position. Can someone who supports the death penalty be pro-life? What does the Bible say?

Jady and Nick are joined by Mark Marshall to discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade, whether or not Christians are allowed to celebrate, and the faith and founding of the ACNA.

Jady and Nick talk about how important it can be to tell the truth, even when it seems like the whole world is lying.

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about PRIDE month, confirm that drag shows are indeed bad for kids, and discuss Justin Welby's letter to some African Archbishops.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the calling of a new Dean to Trinity School for Ministry and talk about the future of leadership formation in the ACNA.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the doctrine of inerrancy. They consider so-called "literary devices," ask whether or not it's important the Bible be inerrant, and suggest that a little faith in God might go a long way.

Jady and Nick join the "winsomeness" discourse, trying to find clarity and truth, and hoping to add something by looking at some relevant Bible passages.

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the recent draft Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, discuss the evangelical conversation around abortion, and describe the way in which culture reverses the sacraments of the church.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent ruling in the South Carolina Supreme Court regarding ACNA congregations and their buildings.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss some common criticisms of Penal Substitutionary Atonement, interact with the ideas of some of its well-known detractors, and wonder if there can be Good News without Jesus taking the punishment for sin in our place.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the monumental "three days" of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday and the Great Vigil of Easter. They look at the liturgies, the remembrances, and the theological underpinnings of each celebration.

Matt, Jady, and Nick revisit the question of Christian engagement with culture in light of the recent revelations about the Walt Disney Company and the explicit conversations and curriculum in public schools.

Anne, Liza, and Ralinda answer the question of the moment: what is a woman? They discuss telling the truth, how kids are getting trapped by lies, and why it's Good News that God is the only creator.

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the odd ways that modern Christians sometimes talk about the image of God. They then discuss what that phrase means, and how it relates to the Good News about Jesus.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss several recent statements about the on-going abuse investigation in the Diocese of the Upper Midwest. What can a Christian make of what's happened, and where can Good News be found?

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the "holistic" approach to abortion opposition in light of the Texas heartbeat law and the new Florida abortion ban.

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the lack of trust in institutions: the media, the government, and the church. They discuss what might be done to restore that trust, telling the truth, and about proclaiming the Good News into a cynical world.

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the observances of Ash Wednesday and Lent and discuss whether or not they can be celebrated in line with the Gospel, avoiding sacerdotalism.

Matt and Nick continue tracing the beginnings of the ACNA with Dr. Jon Shuler. On this episode, he tells the story from the foundations of the AMIA in the late 1990s to the Jerusalem GAFCON meeting in 2008.

Matt and Jady talk to Jon Shuler, founder of NAMS and current Interim Rector of Christ the King Grace in Pawley's Island, SC. Dr. Shuler shares his story of ministry in the Episcopal Church, creeping revisionism, and the road toward the ACNA.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent Revoice conference, with special reference to Anne Kennedy's review for CRI, and talk about whether Revoice's claims and critiques are biblical or apt to lead people away from Christian orthodoxy.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss an ongoing abuse investigation in the ACNA, the impact of "trauma-centered" responses, and whether or not it's still possible to have difficult conversations.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Canada's new anti-"conversion therapy" law, some Finnish criminal charges, and the centrality of conversion to the Christian Gospel.

Matt, Jady, and Nick unpack Articles 12 and 13, talk about how a Christian should think about good works, and discuss what God thinks of the "good" works of non-believers.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the tendency to defer to qualifications in a debate, what getting a doctorate really means, and what a pastor's "lane" really is.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss 2021 and hand out some awards: issue of the year, most surprising development, and more. They talk wokeness, Dear Gay Anglicans, evangelical elites, and the pathways into and out of Anglicanism.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the importance and meaning of Advent, talk about what true repentance is, and review some of the different theories about the second coming of Christ.

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the current state of the abortion debate in America, the role of one's faith in the political sphere, and whether or not God's law should be the law of the land.

Anne, Jady, and Nick talk to Denny Burke (seminary professor, Baptist pastor, and President of the CBMW) about his recent Twitter conversation with Kristin Du Mez, the difference between sheep and wolves, why LGBTQ issues are "Gospel" issues, and more.

Matt, Jady and Nick discuss infant baptism, talk about the biblical, historical, and theological reasoning behind the practice, and then tackle (and kind of disagree on) what actually happens in the sacrament.

Matt, Anne, Jady and Liza react to a recent New York Times piece, share their own memories of learning about America’s racial history, discuss the true meaning of repentance, and talk about the complications of writing for a secular audience.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the results of a recent Arizona Christian University survey, wonder about the exploding number of young people identifying as LGBTQ, and think about ways the church can proclaim Good News to this Brave New World.

Matt and Jady talk about the Bible, discuss its purpose, and consider how the church can and should use it, both in preaching and in ministry.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss some of the terms associated with the Reformation. They talk about the term "Protestant," hash out the meanings of words like "Calvinist," and "reformed," and review some of the differences between Luther and Calvin.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Michael Nazir-Ali's defection to Roman Catholicism, consider the Protestant distinctives, and talk about how crucial it is to stand up for the truth.

Jady and Nick discuss several recent articles on the so-called "evangelical elites," consider their attempt to appeal to the broader culture, and talk about what kind of culture a Gospel Christianity would produce.