The Cranmer Fellows Podcast

We have another sermon for you this week. This is from last Sunday and is taken from Acts 17:16-21.

Enjoy!

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This episode is the recording of Matt's Pentecost sermon this year.

We hope it encourages you this week!

In Christ,

The Cranmer Fellows

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A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Carl Trueman to our diocesan synod. During that time we were privileged to sit down with Dr. Trueman to ask him questions about his pastoral experience.

In this episode we talk about the call to pastoral ministry, earning and burning good will with parishioners, dealing with physical abuse in the church, balancing pastoral and scholarly work, and much more.

We hope you enjoy the pod!

In Christ,

The Cranmer Fellows.

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In this episode Jonathan has the pleasure of sitting down with the director of Jews for Jesus in Jerusalem: Yoel Ben David.

Yoel talks about how he came to faith from orthodox Judaism, what it's like sharing Jesus in Jerusalem, and his heart for serving the church as an Anglican pastor.

We know you'll be encouraged by Yoel and his ministry! If you feel so inclined, please go to https://jewsforjesus.org/staff/yoel-ben-david and support his work over in Israel.

In Christ,

The Cranmer Fellows

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In this episode Jonathan sits down with Julian Dobbs - the bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word in the ACNA.

Jonathan and Bp. Julian discuss dealing with the demands of responsibility in ministry. The more power / authority one has, the more responsibility weighs on ones shoulders. How do pastors and bishops live with such demands upon them?

We pray this brief episode will be a source of encouragement to you.

In Christ,

The Cranmer Fellows

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Today we’re discussing what the Bible is all about. Jesus said it was all about him (Luke 24) - does our preaching and teaching agree with him?

What does it mean for the Bible to be about Jesus? And how should a pastor pull this truth out in all of his preaching and teaching?

We hope you enjoy the podcast.

In Christ,

The Cranmer Fellows

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This week we're talking about being famous. No - not how we're famous... we have a bit of a ways to go yet. We're talking about the desire to be famous that most (all?) pastors struggle with. There's something in our flesh that makes us desire to be known - even when we get up to preach to 20 people.

Why is our culture uniquely inclined toward celebrity pastors? And why is fame such a temptation for pastors in particular?

And we talk about Mark Driscoll.

In Christ,

The Cranmer Fellows

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In this episode we are listening to one of Matt's sermons preached almost 10 years ago. The sermon is taken from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 and explores what our new bodies will be like after Jesus' second coming.

We pray the sermon will encourage you this Eastertide.

In Christ,

The Cranmer Fellows

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Today we are talking about leaving a church.

There are times, of course, when you may need to leave a church due to moving from one city to another. But is there ever a time where you should leave your church to attend another one?

In the West we sure like our choices. Churches are often seen as different products on a shelf - you get to pick which one you like. If the one you picked turns out not to be exactly what you wanted - that's fine! Leave and try something else out.

But is that the Biblical way of thinking about the church? Should you leave a church because the music isn't to your liking, Billy in the third pew down from you is a jerk, or the "Associate Pastor" is a bit cringe? The Bible doesn't seem to think so.

However, there are appropriate times to leave a church. In fact, there are necessary times to leave. What are good reasons for leaving a church? And if you sense there is a good reason to leave a church, how do you proceed?

If you are a pastor: how do you handle someone leaving a church? What are some pitfalls you should watch out for once a parishioner says those fateful words, "Pastor, we need to talk"?

We hope this episode is insightful and encouraging for you. Please rate the show and share with your friends and family!

In Christ,

The Cranmer Fellows

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Today Matt and I answer an email we received from a listener about some of the differences between us and Anglo-Catholics.

What distinguishes Anglo-Catholics from High Church Anglicans? Where did Anglo-Catholicism originate, and what was/is its purpose and role in the larger Anglican tradition? We also discuss how we think the 39 Articles should be interpreted and what it means for Scripture to be "prime" authority.

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