Faith and Honor

On this episode, we discuss themes of God’s providence, adoption, the Holy Spirit, and false prophets. While these may seem to be a disparate smattering of biblical topics, they all tie together in the collect and propers for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity.   Participants: Fr. Bart Gingerich Dr. Eric Parker

In this episode, we explore the collect and propers for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity. We look at how God is the Author and Giver of all good things, and we discuss Christian liberty and duty, “true religion,” our status and nature in light of baptism, and Christ’s compassion upon His flock.   Participants: Fr. Bart Gingerich Dr. Eric Parker

In this episode, we discuss the collect and propers for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity, where we find a focus on God’s blessings which surpass our understanding and His promises which exceed all that we can desire. We revisit the realities of our baptism, new life in Christ, and the Beatific Vision, as well as how all of these things ... Read More

On this “double header” episode, we discuss the collects and propers for Trinity 4 and Trinity 5. Here, we find themes of renewed creation, holy living, vision, peace, and provision. Join us for this great conversation!   Participants: Fr. Bart Gingerich Fr. Brian Oldfield

On this episode, we discuss the collect and propers for the Third Sunday after Trinity. On this day, we focus in on divine mercy, humility, pride, and spiritual warfare. We are the sheep of Christ’s pasture, and He is the Good Shepherd, the Son of David Who interposes Himself between us and the ravening lion. May we not fail to ... Read More

On this episode, we explore the collect and propers for the Second Sunday after Trinity, where we focus on the fear and love of God’s name. We discuss how self-giving love is a remedy to murderous hate, as well as the importance of accepting the Lord’s invitation to His Supper.   Participants: Fr. Bart Gingerich Dr. Eric Parker

On this episode, we discuss the truths expressed in the collect and propers for the First Sunday after Trinity. We see how the love of the Triune God enters our hearts, that we might love our neighbors, particularly our brothers and sisters in Christ. The commandment to love one another has enormous implications for the strife and discord we face ... Read More

On this episode, we enjoy a conversation with Joel Wilhelm, author of A Living Text, about the need for transparency and accountability in the church. In an era of high-profile scandals, the church cannot afford to be naïve or relaxed toward past behaviors, particularly with regard to positions of leadership. What kind of culture and concerns must we have in ... Read More

On this episode, we discuss the collects and themes for Trinity Sunday, and all without heretical analogies (we hope!). We explore how the Bible’s own narrative and imagery reveals God’s nature, and how our creedal documents come to terms with these revelations, as well as how the Trinity is utterly fundamental to the Christian life. Image credit: https://wellcomecollection.org/works/mzte9v6h   Participants: ... Read More

On this episode, James and Fr. Bart discuss the deposing of a bishop in the ACNA for immoral conduct. While this is a grievous situation, it is also a moment to be thankful for transparency and accountability from ecclesiastical leadership. While it’s not always glamorous, church authority structures are important, and we as Anglicans benefit from a good heritage in ... Read More