In this special episode, we're excited to have Bishop Chandler Jones with us once again to discuss the Law of God and the Christian.

In this episode, we discuss the Sacrament of Confession and Absolution (Reconciliation) and why repentance is central to the Christian life. We examine the biblical foundations of confession, the meaning of true repentance as "metanoia" (changing one's mind and direction), and how confession relates to baptism and the Eucharist. We explain the roles of contrition, faith, and humility in confession, and clarify why private confession offers unique spiritual benefits beyond corporate confession. Practical guidance includes what actually happens during private confession, the priest's role in absolution, and why reconciliation with both God and neighbor matters. Confession is not a legalistic performance but a grace-filled return to our baptismal calling—a life of continual repentance and growth in God's love.

Welcome to Season 4!

In this episode, we discuss the Anointing of the Sick, also known as Unction and Extreme Unction (or last rites).

In this season finale, we discuss why Christian marriage is a lifetime vocation of mutual sacrifice, order, and holiness. We also trace marriage from Genesis to Revelation and examine its form and ministers—hints: the couple, not the priest. We discuss Ephesians 5, the concept of the "domestic church," typical obstacles and annulments, and how love counters the self-centeredness of our culture.

Additionally, we recommend the fantastic book "Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?"

You can purchase the book at https://a.co/d/gB0IRJE.

In this special episode, Bishop David Haines, Missionary Bishop of the Anglican Province of America, shares his journey from England to South Africa and the U.S., as well as his call to ministry. Learn about the vital work of indigenous clergy in Ecuador, Haiti, India, and the Philippines, and how the APA’s Lenten Appeal supports schools, churches, and cemeteries. Hear firsthand about the cultural challenges, mission partnerships, and the global spread of the Gospel.

For more information and to find out how you can get involved, please visit https://bit.ly/APA-Global-Missions.

In this special episode, we're once again excited to have our Bishop Chandler Holder Jones join Mining the Mysteries to explain the four orders of the church: episcopate, presbyterate, diaconate, and laity. The discussion covers the biblical basis for this structure, the importance of order, the difference between ontology and functionality in ministry, and addresses concerns about clericalism and accountability within the church.

What are Holy Orders, and why does the Church ordain clergy through the laying on of hands? In this episode, we dig deeper into the scriptural foundation and tradition behind the roles of bishops, priests, and deacons. We discuss apostolic authority, the qualifications for those called to pastoral ministry, and the comfort found in the ordered structure of the Church. This episode is especially helpful for those from non-Catholic or evangelical backgrounds seeking to understand this often-misunderstood practice.

In this episode, we discuss Confirmation – what it is and how it follows Baptism. We talk about how it's this key moment where the Holy Spirit gives us strengthening grace, helping prepare us for a life of witness. We also explore the origins of the term "Ordination of the Laity," tracing it back to scripture, and examine why it is so vital for transforming believers into active "doers of the word," not just hearers.

This is the second part of last week's discussion on the Holy Eucharist.

This episode of our catechesis series focuses on the Holy Eucharist. We explore the connection between the Eucharist and Passover, explaining how Christ fulfills the Passover tradition as the Paschal Lamb. We discuss the fourfold action of the Eucharist and how John's Gospel provides teaching on this sacrament, particularly in the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus' discourse on being "the bread of life."