Infographics, catechisms, and cat costumes... In this episode, we interview Eleanor Brindle, a youth minister in a local Church of England parish. Eleanor shares how she ministers the rich resources of Anglican liturgy, the doctrines of grace,

Homily 6. Christian Love Pt. 1

Jan 19th, 2021 12m 19s

This sixth Homily was written by Edmund Bonner. Bonner was a conservative opponent of Thomas Cranmer, but nevertheless his Homily has an important place within the book. As you listen consider the question: How is Bonners view of love differe

14. Hell and Universalism

Jan 12th, 2021 38m 53s

Why does God send people to Hell? Wouldn't it be better if everyone went to Heaven in the end? Is eternal punishment really a fair response to finite sin? In this episode, we consider the doctrine of Hell and judgement from Scripture and the wo

Homily 5. What kind of good works? Pt. 2

Jan 5th, 2021 17m 44s

This is part two of the Fifth Homily from the First Book of Homilies. This part addresses the question of what kind of good works we should do. What are Gods laws? What are human laws? When should be obey or disobey human laws? And what should

13. The Atonement

Dec 29th, 2020 34m 31s

What actually happened at the cross? How is it applied to us? In this episode, we consider some of the most prominent theories of the atonement which have been held throughout church history, as well as exploring what the prayer book and articl

12. Christmas 2020

Dec 22nd, 2020 19m 3s

In this episode, we discuss Cromwell, Carol services, and much, much more!For more on 'Subversive Fulfilment', read anything by Daniel Strange, of Oak Hill College.For a thorough refutation of the Zeitgeist theory, have a look at Ronald Nas

11. Advent

Dec 1st, 2020 29m 15s

How does historic anglicanism understand Advent? How should we use these four weeks before Christmas? We delve into the collects and readings for the four Sunday's of Advent, having a chat about each one. We also discuss what might be appropria

Homily 5. The good works of unbelievers? Pt.1

Nov 24th, 2020 11m 20s

This is the Fifth Homily from the First Book of Homilies. The Homily fleshes out the same teaching which is found in Article 13 of the 39 Articles. It deals with a common question which we often ask today: what should we think about the good wo

10. Bishops

Nov 17th, 2020 28m 33s

Where do bishops come from? What do they do? Why do they wear those funny capes? Is Episcopacy a Biblical form of church government? And how should evangelicals relate to their bishops? This week we'll be delving into all of these questions as

Homily 4. "True Christian Faith" Pt. 3

Nov 10th, 2020 9m 42s

In this closing section of the homily on faith, Cranmer gives one final exhortation to his listeners, to flee from hypocrisy and false faith, and to test themselves, to see if they have true and lively faith, which expresses itself in love and

9. Richard Hooker with Rev. Dave Walker Pt.2

Nov 3rd, 2020 25m 6s

This week we continue our conversation with Rev Dave Walker about Richard Hooker. We pick it up just before the point where we left it off last week and continue to explore the issues of reason, tradition and scripture. Again please forgive t

Homily 4. "True Christian Faith" Pt.2

Oct 27th, 2020 13m 32s

The second part of the fourth homily, written by Thomas Cranmer, on true faith. In this part of the homily, Cranmer lays out the relationship between, faith, love, and good works - that true, saving faith always expresses itself in good works a

8. Richard Hooker with Rev. Dave Walker Pt.1

Oct 20th, 2020 20m 47s

Our special guest this week is Rev. Dave Walker, minister of Christ Church North Finchley. On this episode we begin to explore the writings of Richard Hooker. What were his views of Scripture, Reason and Tradition? What about the Three-legged

Homily 4. "True Christian Faith" Pt.1

Oct 13th, 2020 10m 32s

This homily, written by Thomas Cranmer, contrasts dead faith, mere historical assent, with true, lively faith. The former is like the faith of devils, and never amounts to a saving trust in the Lord Jesus. The latter is a genuine turning to and

7. The Exaltation of Christ

Oct 6th, 2020 30m 16s

Where is Jesus right now? What is He doing there? In this episode, we discuss Article 4, on Jesus' exaltation. We think about some of these questions as we delve into why the resurrection and the ascension matter for our faith today and our hop

Homily 3. "The Homily on Justification" Pt.3

Sep 29th, 2020 12m 1s

In this third and final part of the Homily on Justification, Archbishop Cranmer exhorts us not get tangled up in arguments over words. He explains what a true and living faith is and how it is contrasted with a dead, devilish faith. Lastly he r

6. He Descended Into Hell

Sep 22nd, 2020 23m 9s

What happened to Jesus between His death on Good Friday, and His resurrection on Easter Sunday? Article 3, in line with the Apostle's Creed, states that Jesus 'descended into Hell'. (Unless you're using some modern versions of the creed, which

Homily 3. "The Homily on Justification" Pt.2

Sep 15th, 2020 12m 54s

This is the second part of the vital Anglican Homily on Justification. Here Archbishop Cranmer demonstrates the Patristic testimony to the reality of Justification by faith alone. He clarifies that a true faith is never alone. Finally in a hear

5. The Blessed Virgin Mary

Sep 8th, 2020 36m 24s

Mother of God? Co-redemptrix? The Second Eve? Just how should we think of The Virgin Mary, as Anglicans standing in the tradition of the reformation? How can we avoid a reductionistic, reactionary, or even disrespectful view of the mother of th

Homily 3. "The Homily on Justification" Pt.1

Sep 1st, 2020 12m 36s

How we are made righteous before God? This Homily was written by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and expounds the doctrine that lies at the heart of the Protestant Reformation - Justification by faith alone. The importance of this Homily is underlin

4. Christology

Aug 25th, 2020 38m 25s

Who is Jesus? Is he human? Is he God? Something inbetween? In this episode we consider the topic of Christology - the person and work of Jesus - from Article 2 of the 39 Articles. We'll also have some help from sources like C.S. Lewis, Augusti

Homily 2. "The misery of all mankind" Pt.2

Aug 17th, 2020 11m 39s

Homily 2. "A sermon of the misery of all mankind, and of his condemnation to death everlasting, by his own sin." Part 2 of 2.Having laid out the Biblical case for man's humble and helpless state, the second half of the homily urges us to foll

3. The 39 Articles: The English Creed

Aug 11th, 2020 41m 1s

What is the doctrinal foundation of Anglicanism? Can the Articles of religion really be said to function as the Anglican confession of faith - the English Creed? In this episode, we discuss the theology, development, and the historical role of

Homily 2. "The misery of all mankind" Pt.1

Aug 4th, 2020 13m 12s

Homily 2. "A sermon of the misery of all mankind, and of his condemnation to death everlasting, by his own sin." Part 1 of 2.This homily sets forth the reality of humanity's humble and helpless standing: that, being descended from Adam, we are

Homily 1. "Reading and knowing Holy Scripture" Pt.2

Jul 28th, 2020 14m 39s

Part Two of "A fruitful exhortation to the reading and knowledge of Holy Scripture".This homily encourages Christians to read, hear, and meditate upon the Scriptures, with a humble posture, in order to feed on the hope, strength, and comfort t