Father Andrew Defusco joins us again to talk about the Parable of the Two Sons, and why we should joyfully observe the feast of Saint Michael & All Angels September 29th. Fr Andrew has fascinating and compelling thoughts on angels and how they should inform our thoughts, worship, & prayers. Enjoy!

P.S. Kirk and his 3 boys sing verses 2 & 3 of "Holy, Holy, Holy" which form the interlude between the 2nd and 3rd segments. Let us know what you think. :-)

Matthew 21:28–32

Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32

We talk about the parable of the laborers in the Vineyard, Kirk explains that he doesn't know as much about E.B. Pusey as he ought (then goes on to say a bunch anyway), and we finish with a discussion of Cobra Kai (Christopher's not going to watch it; Kirk loves it). Enjoy!

Matthew 20:1–16

We talk the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, why we love Evening Prayer (specifically the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis), and our mixed feelings about Disney's new Mulan, and Hollywood's complicated relationship with China. Enjoy!

We talk about Matthew 18's difficult passage on Church discipline, explain what Morning Prayer is and why you should consider trying it for your morning prayers, and talk about why Mad Max: Fury Road is both great cinema and a crypto-Christian movie. Enjoy!

Matthew 18:15–20

A great website to use to pray Morning Prayer (and Evening Prayer too!)

We talk about Matthew's account of Jesus rebuking Peter and admonishment to take up our cross, why we say the cross is our theology and what it means to be a theologian of the cross, and the Christian servanthood we display when we wear our mask during this time of pandemic. Enjoy!

Matthew 16:21–27

Heidelberg Disputation Theological Theses (1518) - Martin Luther

"They Cast Their Nets in Galilee" William Alexander Percy

We welcome special guest Father Andrew DeFusco this week as we discuss Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ, and he helps describe Anglo-Catholicism- a way of being Anglican that honors the Catholic and apostolic roots of English Christianity. Andrew deftly answers tough questions about Catholic piety, so don't be surprised to hear Kirk muttering "Ave Maria"s next week. ;-) Enjoy!

Matthew 16:13–20

We welcome special guest Ross Knudsen (professor of Church History) to talk Jesus and the Canaanite Woman, & the Feast of The Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. We go long, but Ross's humor and insights make it well worth it. Our conversation about St. Mary will have food for thought for both Catholics & Protestants, as well as criticisms to ponder. Please give us your charitable feedback. Enjoy!

Matthew 15:21–28

Romans 11:13–24

A great meditation on St. Mary

We talk Jesus walking on water and Peter's attempt to join him, the Feast of the Transfiguration (and why & how Christians should observe midweek feasts), and why we loved Tom Hanks' "Greyhound", and why you will too. Enjoy!

We talk Matthew 14 (both the feeding of the 5,000 and the omission of the death of John the Baptist), the impact of John Mason Neale on English-speaking. Christianity, and how The Expanse is hard science fiction, as well as the implication of alien life forms on our Christian faith. Enjoy!

Matthew 14:13–21

We talk about the clump of parables at the end of Matthew 13 (Mustard Seed, Leaven, Hidden Treasure, Pearl of Great Value, and the Net), the difficulty in forgiving our enemies and how it is as vital now as ever in our present moment, and explore what a fugue is and how to enjoy it. Enjoy!

Matthew 13:31–33, 44–50

Bach's "Little Fugue" in G Minor

Britten - Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Fugue Finale)

Bruckner - Psalm 150 (Fugue ending) 

Händel: Messiah "His yoke is easy"

Music: Smith Preces, Be Thou My Vision (Salisbury Cathedral Choir), Jesu, Priceless Treasure (Choir of King's College, Cambridge), Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Liverpool Cathedral Choir), Handel's Messiah, "Amen" (Choir of Christ Church Cathedral Oxford, and the Academy of Ancient Music conducted by Christopher Hogwood)