Living Through the Word

On today's episode, Bishop Julian Dobbs sits down with author Simonetta Carr.

Simonetta is the author of over 20 books, many of which are Christian biographies for young readers.

In this episode Simonetta discusses her book "Broken Pieces and the God Who Mends Them." This book chronicles her journey as a mother caring for her son Jonathan who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Listen to learn about caring for a loved one suffering from mental illness and where to find the succor of our Heavenly Father in such a time.

Related Links:

Simonetta Carr's author's page at RHB:

https://www.heritagebooks.org/brands/Carr%2C-Simonetta.html

One of the joys of being part of the Church is meeting brothers and sisters across the globe who love and serve Jesus.

We sat down with Glenn Lyons, the Presiding Bishop of REACH-SA. REACH-SA stands for the "Reformed Evangelical Anglican in South Africa" the official operating name of the Church of England in South Africa.

Listen to the history of REACH-SA, George Whitefield College, Race Relations, and COVID-19.

Links:

http://reachsa.org.za/

https://www.gwc.ac.za/

Back for a second interview, Dr. Kruger joins us to talk about his book, "The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity."

Who came up with this list? How can parishes and dioceses protect themselves from the incursion of theological liberalism? What is the correct pastoral response for the adherents in the pews? Is correction harsh?

Dr. Michael J. Kruger (Ph.D., University of Edinburgh) is President and the Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.

He is one of the leading scholars today in the study of the origins of the New Testament, particularly the development of the New Testament canon and the transmission of the New Testament text. He is the author of numerous books including:

The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity (Cruciform Press, 2019)

https://amzn.to/2YFWMpB

The Gospel of the Savior (Brill, 2005)

https://amzn.to/2YwkE1Q

The Heresy of Orthodoxy (Crossway, 2010, with Andreas Köstenberger)

https://amzn.to/2YBdrxm

Canon Revisited (Crossway, 2012), The Question of Canon (IVP, 2013)

https://amzn.to/2ZKInb1

Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church (SPCK, 2017; IVP Academic, 2018)

https://amzn.to/2YRpPoh

Dr. Kruger is ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America and also serves (part-time) as Pastor of Teaching at Uptown PCA in downtown Charlotte.

On today's interview we visit with the Rev. John Dobbs, author of the blog "Out Here Hope Remains."

Last month he wrote an article about the unique stresses placed upon clergy during these challenging times we are all facing.

Why is the COVID-19 pandemic placing the longevity of ministry at risk? What are the unique stressors for the pastor in 2020? Why are clergy deferring vital self care?

Links:

https://johndobbs.com

https://johndobbs.com/the-coming-pastoral-crash/

https://johndobbs.com/how-are-we-going-to-heal/

We are joined today by Bishop Thad Barnum. He speaks with us about his call to ministry, pastoral care during times of crisis, Soul Care for clergy, and the additional stresses that COVID-19 has placed on ministry over the past couple of months.

This episode is especially recommended for clergy within and without the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word who have noticed the tell-tale warning signs of burn out.

For more information on the ministry of Bishop Barnum:

https://www.call2disciple.com/

https://kgiglobal.org/rwanda/

Today's episode comes with a call to action. Please give to support the urgent need of our brother and sisters in the country of Rwanda (at the link above),

We are joined today by the Archbishop of Rwanda, Laurent Mbanda. He shares the amazing story of how he came to Christ as a young, barefoot refugee. We hear what the Holy Spirit is accomplishing now in the country of Rwanda and GAFCON worldwide.

His Grace shares the urgent need on the ground in Rwanda due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are asking our listeners to join Bishop Julian Dobbs in giving towards this urgent need. $22 will provide much needed basic supplies for an entire family.

You can give through the charity Katartismos Global at https://kgiglobal.org/rwanda/

Katartismos Global is a 501[C]3 organization that exists to equip the

Church for mission and ministry. To find out more about Katartismos Global visit: www.kgiglobal.org

To purchase the Archbishop's book, visit:

https://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Bishop-Rwandan-Refugees-Journey/dp/0998623105

For more information on the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word, visit: www.adlw.org

Today, Bishop Julian sits down with Ernie Didot, friend of the diocese, valued partner, GAFCON Director of Communications, and an all around great guy.

Ernie speaks about the important role of communications personnel in supporting ministries, describes the rapid expansion of Confessing Anglicanism (especially in non-English speaking countries), and reports on the Suffering Church.

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On this week's episode of Living Through the Word Bishop Julian Dobbs was honored to welcome John Kasich, the 69th Governor of the State of Ohio.

Governor Kasich speaks about his faith in Christ: when he discovered it and how he shares it. He also speaks to the role compassion should play in the life of our churches.

For more information on Governor Kasich:

https://www.johnkasich.com/meet-john

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/04/05/coronavirus-renew-faith-in-god-reflect-on-what-matters-column/5114700002/

Every Other Monday: https://bit.ly/2KcWIqH

Bishop Julian is joined this week by Jesse and Leah Roberts, husband and wife musicians who perform together under the moniker "Poor Bishop Hooper."

Jesse and Leah will be ministering to us as a diocese at the close of Good Friday with their Stations of the Cross concert "The Golgotha Experience." (Check our Facebook page to find out more.)

To listen to Poor Bishop Hooper:

https://www.everypsalm.com/

https://www.poorbishophooper.com/

https://www.poorbishophooper.com/golgotha

https://www.poorbishophooper.com/firstborn-1

https://www.golgothamusic.com/book

Living Through the Word returns from a brief hiatus necessitated by the time required to develop an ADLW COVID-19 response.

Bishop Julian Dobbs hosts a must listen interview with returning guest and dear friend of the diocese, the Rev. Dr. Lee Gatiss, the Director of Church Society.

They discuss the effects of the pandemic on the Church, ask where Christ's presence is to be found in the midst of this storm, and ponder the source of our comfort.

Related links:

https://churchsociety.org/