Lively Faith

By The Rev. Nathan Stomberg

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January 01, 2026Moral and Philosophical Implications of AI | Ep. #33
In this episode we consider proper and improper uses of AI, the near occasion for sin, the idol of transhumanism, and principles for engagement with new technologies.
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00:00 – Introduction
06:21 – Considerations for Ministry
09:47 – Day-to-day use of AI
16:27 – How we relate to AI
24:47 – Worshipping dumb idols
29:17 – Principles for using AI
33:44 – “The Cambrian Implosion” / The retreat of nature
39:37 – “Making the Best of Dystopia” / Transhumanism
49:21 – Greater capabilities, greater risks
54:59 – Spiritual guardrails of daily prayer
01:03:21 – Conclusion
// REFERENCES //
Making the Best of Dystopia by C. R. Wiley | Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity
The Cambrian Implosion - First Things

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November 26, 2025 Understanding Free Will and Predestination | Ep. #32
In this episode, we discuss the relationship between free will and predestination, and explore how these concepts are understood in Anglicanism in light of the 39 Articles of Religion and the Book of Common Prayer.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:35 – Man’s fall in the garden
05:57 – Deprived, not depraved
09:30 – O Happy Fault!
12:40 – Modern Protestant and Evangelical views of free will
17:30 – Sacraments, grace, love, and free will
20:50 – Anglican tension between Reformed and Catholic
25:31 – Were the 39 Articles of Religion Calvinistic?
29:30 – The concept of mystery
31:15 – The 39 Articles, the Book of Common Prayer, and Anglican history
36:15 – Article XVII, on Predestination and Election
39:29 – The role of the 39 Articles in American Anglicanism
44:29 – Reconciling predestination and evangelism
50:47 – The two creation narratives in Genesis
54:20 – Why Anglicanism is irenic
55:53 – “Apostolic Succession” vs. “Historic Episcopate”
01:03:05 – First conclusion
01:06:47 – The collapse of the Episcopal Church
01:08:33 – Final conclusion
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September 17, 2025 Don't Lose Your Courage | The Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk | Episode #31
In this episode we reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, process this tragic event, and join the Church in prayer for our nation and those who mourn.
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00:00 – Introduction
03:23 – Remembering Charlie Kirk
15:20 – Why this tragedy feels personal to so many
19:18 – A servant is not greater than his master
22:28 – Media reactions to this tragedy
28:08 – The need for a shared moral framework
32:40 – Taking ownership of our children’s education
42:35 – Don’t ever lose your courage
46:44 – Praying for our country and those who mourn
50:01 – Conclusion
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September 05, 2025 Anglicans, Presbyterians, and the Future of Ministry | The Rev. Chad Tvenstrup | Ep. #30
In this episode, we are joined by The Rev. Chad Tvenstrup to explore his journey from Anglicanism to Presbyterianism, discuss the differences between the two traditions, and share our love for Common Prayer. We also discuss the apprenticeship model of ministry and what training future church leaders will look like.
Chad Tvenstrup is the Lead Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, Florida. He has a BA in Economics from Connecticut College, an MA in Biblical Studies from Providence College, an MA in Anglican Studies from Trinity School for Ministry in PA and is pursuing a DMin from Birmingham Theological Seminary. Chad has served in ordained ministry for 18 years.
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00:00 – Introduction
07:46 – Anglican ministry at Church of the Apostles
16:52 – Switching from Anglicanism to Presbyterianism
19:35 – The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC)
23:50 – Favorite parts of Presbyterianism and Anglicanism
31:00 – What Presbyterians can appreciate about Common Prayer
37:40 – Next-Gen Church Leadership article
42:55 – The apprenticeship model of ministry
50:30 – Developing a congregational episcopacy
56:50 – Discussing differences in church polity
01:01:00 – Challenges of mentoring new leaders
01:09:50 – Partnering to share the Gospel
01:17:00 – Conclusion
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July 26, 2025Will Pope Leo XIV Take the Catholic Church in a New Direction? | Ep. #29
In this episode, we discuss Pope Leo XIV’s background, his namesake, how he compares to Pope Francis, and the challenges faced by the Catholic Church.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Pope Leo XIV’s background and election
10:40 – Differences between Leo and Pope Francis
17:35 – Understanding Pope Leo’s namesake
22:30 – Pope Leo XIII and the rise of capitalism
28:22 – Dueling camps within Catholicism
33:30 – TCT Article: Where is Pope Francis?
35:45 – The canonization of Francis would be a death knell
40:30 – Roman Catholic vs. Anglican understandings of purgatory
50:45 – Article continued
01:02:50 – Poor Roman Catholic catechesis
01:09:02 – Why we should care about the Pope
01:14:00 - Conclusion
// REFERENCES //
Pope Leo XIV – What You Need to Know | Ascension
Where is Pope Francis? | The Catholic Thing
Pope Leo XIII and Emperor Wilhelm II - First Things
Pope Leo XIII and Contemporary Catholic Contentions - First Things

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June 07, 2025WANTED: Men with Chests | Understanding "The Aboliltion of Man" by C. S. Lewis | Ep. #28
In this episode, we explain the meaning and importance of “The Abolition of Man” by C. S. Lewis, showing how this book predicted the moral decay of modern society, and what the Church can learn from it today.
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00:00 – Introduction
04:47 – Men without chests
07:55 – Against deconstruction
14:50 – The brilliance of C. S. Lewis
18:00 – C. S. Lewis on contraceptives
21:50 – Everyone tries to claim C. S. Lewis
23:55 – Lewis predicted the birth rate crisis
29:15 – The Church needs to focus on core Gospel issues
32:30 – Objective morality is essential
36:00 – Science is always changing
38:08 – Natural philosophy
40:44 – Lewis and Tolkien
43:30 - Conclusion
// REFERENCES //
C.S. Lewis and the Importance of Natural Law

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May 03, 2025 Millennial Perspectives on God, Life, and Money | Josh Fenton | Ep. #27
In this episode, our editor Josh Fenton joins to discuss Millennial perspectives on faith in God, masculinity, social media, inflation, starting a family, and much more.
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00:00 – Introduction & Lively Faith Magazine
05:40 – Josh’s background
08:10 – Reading books
14:00 – Materialism vs. Intelligent Design
20:50 – Running a YouTube channel
24:00 – Managing burnout and motivation
31:00 – Sports betting and retail investing
39:15 – Young men and masculinity
42:40 – Family structure and Natural Law
47:50 – Modern over-emphasis of emotions
52:15 – Attention and overstimulation
56:00 – Social media
01:02:00 – Working from home
01:08:00 – National debt and inflation
01:20:10 – Falling birth rates and starting a family
01:30:38 – Goodness, truth, and beauty
01:44:50 – What are we living for?
02:01:20 – The impact of working on this podcast
02:06:00 – Conclusion
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February 23, 2025 Substance vs. Spectacle: Understanding the Transfiguration of Jesus | Ep. #26
In this episode, we discuss the supreme importance of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in the Christian life, the importance of substance over spectacle in liturgy and worship, and the hope to be found in the good, the true, and the beautiful.
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00:00 – Introduction & magazine
01:00 – Discussing the Transfiguration of Jesus
50:30 – Christianity and the nature of true freedom
56:00 – Why young people are becoming High-Church
01:10:24 – Why long-form podcasts are so popular
01:17:35 – Standing up for what you know is true
01:21:30 – The ancient liturgy is true and supernatural
01:25:50 – The hope and substance in goodness, truth, and beauty
01:31:00 - Conclusion
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January 27, 2025Calvin Robinson, Justin Welby, and the Need for Bold Christians | Ep. #25
This episode was recorded and released prior to the defrocking of Calvin Robinson after his imprudent and unwise actions.
In this episode, we review recent articles from Fr. Calvin Robinson and Rod Dreher, react to Justin Welby’s resignation, and discuss why the Church needs bold Christians now as much as ever.
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00:00 – Introduction & Magazine
02:20 – Calvin Robinson article
12:00 – Resurgence of traditional Christians online
18:00 – What the future Church will look like
23:20 – Rod Dreher article
26:10 – Speaking the truth has consequences
28:50 – The Church must speak the truth boldly
31:00 – Justin Welby resignation
41:30 – The self-correction of true republics
44:24 – Christians and the Trump presidency
54:35 – Gospel issues are pre-political
56:18 – Conclusion
// REFERENCES //
The Fall of Archbishop Welby - First Things
Justin Welby: Archbishop of Canterbury quits over abuse scandal
Europe’s Jews: Canaries in the Civilizational Coal Mine ━ The European Conservative
Expatriate UK cleric Calvin Robinson issues warning to Americans | U.S.
Calvin Robinson: God bless America - Anglican Ink © 2025

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December 31, 2024 The Intersection of Faith and Sport | Jim Whiting | Ep. #24
In this episode, Jim shares stories from his career in tennis as we explore what Christians can learn from the world of sports.
Jim Whiting is a Lay Elder and Congregational President at Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Ashaway, RI, and a Board member of Lively Faith Ministries.
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00:00 – Introduction
4:30 – Becoming childhood friends with John McEnroe
7:20 – Getting involved with college sports
11:00 – Coaching the nephew of the King of Jordan
14:00 – Coaching and playing professionally
18:00 – Playing against Martina Navratilova
22:00 – What it’s like to coach professional athletes
28:00 – Lessons Christians can learn from sports
36:00 – Growing spiritual gifts takes hard work
39:35 – Enduring life’s hills and valleys
42:40 – Christianity puts sport in right perspective
47:00 – Connection between physical and spiritual discipline
52:50 – Conclusion
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