Anglican Perspective

On this episode, Canon Mark Eldredge talks with Bishop-Elect Phil Ashey on the eve of his consecration as Bishop of the Diocese of Western Anglicans. They discuss the process of becoming a bishop, the role of a bishop, Phil's continuing work at the AAC, and how this whole transition has been coming together for him and his family.

In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. (Part 3 of 3)

In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. This week we spend some time talking about the Gospel for the next generation and how to minister well to our children. (Part 2 of 3)

In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. (Part 1 of 3)

In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. (Part 1 of 3)

Canon Phil talks with Susie Leafe of Anglican Futures UK while at ACNA Assembly 2024. They discuss the situation in the Church of England, the election of a new ACNA archbishop, the significance of Assembly 2024, and the meeting in Cairo with the Global South.

Canon Phil reports to you a second time from Wittenberg, Germany, at the Wittenberg Center for Reformational Theology. This second week of their gathering, the Anderson Trane Fellows are participating in a cohort at the Center to delve deeper into the English Reformation and how it was affected by Lutheran and other influences coming into England from the Continent. Canon Phil talks this week to the Revs. Ife Ojetayo and Bryan Biba on the Fellows program, Cranmer, and the future of Anglicanism.

Canon Phil reports to you from Wittenberg, Germany, at the Wittenberg Center for Reformational Theology. This week, the Anderson Trane Fellows are participating in a cohort at the Center to delve deeper into Luther's Reformation and how it affected English reformational thought. Canon Phil talks this week to the Rev. Cn. Dr. Jonathan Bailes on the Fellows program, Luther, and the future of Anglicanism.

In this episode, Canon Phil talks with the Rev. Philip DeGray Warter of the Anglican Network in England. How do we partner together within the Anglican Communion to preach Christ faithfully to the nations, and what might it look like for Gafcon and the Global South Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GSFA) to work together? How we answer these questions at a global level affects our life at the local level within our Anglican churches.

Canon Phil talks with the Rev. Canon Charles Raven of the Relay Trust during their time at the Global South Bishops Formation training program in Uganda. They describe the kind of work that the GSFA bishops are doing through this training, the issues being tackled, and the foundation being laid for the first General Assembly of the Global South in Cairo, Egypt 2024. Both canons were invited to help resource the Global South through their respective work with the AAC and Relay Trust and describe their experience of being a part of this emerging movement.

During the American Anglican Council's visit to St. Timothy's Anglican Church in Marshall TX, we had the privilege of sitting down with two of their key leaders: their Rector Fr. Sean Duncan and Mrs. Edwina Thomas to hear more from their story of moving out of the Episcopal Church and into the Anglican Church in North America.

Canon Phil, Canon Mark, and Dean Andrew Rowell talk about their thoughts on Gafcon, the Kigali Commitment, and the future of the Anglican Communion.

Canon Phil interviews the Rev. Cn. Dr. Alison Barfoot, the Archbishop of Uganda's Assistant for International Relations and Director of Communications. They discuss the work of God in Uganda through partnership with both Gafcon and the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches, as well as her thoughts on Gafcon Kigali and the ministry happening here today.

Canon Mark speaks with the Very Rev. Andrew Rowell, Trustee of the American Anglican Council, from Gafcon Kigali in Rwanda.  They talk about what they've been seeing on the ground, the first couple days of the conference, and their hope for the future of Gafcon and the Global Anglican Communion.

In this episode, you'll hear directly from newly consecrated Bishop Alex Farmer (Gulf-Atlantic), along with those of the Dean of the ACNA College of Bishops, Bishop Kevin Allen (Cascadia), and Bishop Clark Lowenfield (Western Gulf-Coast), all of whom attended our latest Bishops Leadership Academy.  What do the bishops of the ACNA perceive to be the greatest issues we are facing as a Church today? How can the ACNA possibly hold together with so many differences and divisions over so many issues?  These are some of the questions six newly elected and/or consecrated bishops, three senior bishops, and three visiting senior bishops addressed at the 2023 gathering at Epworth-by-the-Sea Retreat Center in St Simons Island, GA.  

During his trip to Uganda to be with the leaders of the Church of Uganda, Canon Phil got to sit down with Bishop Alfred Olwa about the work of Gospel ministry in Uganda, the Global Communion and the fighting against false teaching, and how to move forward in faith for the sake of the world. 

In this episode, Canon Phil interviews the Archbishop of All Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba, during the AAC's visit to the Church of Uganda and the Ugandan House of Bishops.  Canon Phil asks hard questions about new prayers for same-sex blessings in the Church of England, the state of the Global Anglican Communion, discipleship in the Church of Uganda, and others! You will hear Archbishop Steven's candid, transparent, and thoroughly biblical response to these questions and more! 

In this special podcast, Canon Phil summarizes the current events in today's Anglican Communion. The past few months have seen some significant occurrences that will affect the Church's future: the conclusion of Lambeth Conference 2022, the appointment of a homosexual dean for Canterbury Cathedral, the Global South and Gafcon's responses, the consecration of four new bishops for Europe outside of Canterbury's authority, and the transference of Abp. Felix Orji of Nigeria's diocese to the ACNA. All of these events illustrate the state of the Communion, the Global South, and Gafcon.How do these events relate to one another and the larger Anglican experience? Is there a movement towards somehting greater or towards greater decline in global Anglicanism? What's the difference between the Global South and Gafcon and how are they working together?

The AAC visits New Wineskins 2022 at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in Asheville, NC. Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about their experience at this missions conference with Anglicans from around the world, how the AAC plugged in to what participants are doing around the world, and how those here were able to plug in to what the AAC is doing around the world!

Canon Phil reports from the first Formed Conference to take place in Chattanooga, TN at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer. He talks with keynote speakers like Hans Boersma, Adam MacLeod, and Gerald McDermott, as well as young leaders who are church planting and pastoring in the midst of today's cultural confusion. How does critical theory, issues on social justice and human sexuality, and the nature of truth affect the day to day life of local parishes struggling to survive? These big questions require time and teaching to think through, pray about, and implement. The Formed Conference is designed to help church leaders do just that! To find out more about Formed and how you can get involved, visit www.americananglican.org/formed

Canon Phil finds some clarity in an interview with Archbishop James Wong (Indian Ocean), who sits on the Global South Steering Committee and signed their Communique.  Susie Leafe, of Anglican Futures, and Canon Phil both spoke with him shortly after leaving the official Lambeth press room, and he details the stance of the Global South, the challenges they will face moving forward, and the hope they have in Christ.

Canon Phil once again reports to you from Lambeth 2022. Here we have three additional interviews with Global South bishops, who this time delve into where the Anglican Communion can head if the holy remnant remains biblically faithful and missional. They share their perspectives on Lambeth, the work and mission of the Global South, and how we can move forward in faith and hope.

Canon Phil reports to you from Lambeth 2022 in Canterbury, UK. Here we have three amazing interviews with Global South bishops, who share their perspectives on Lambeth, the struggles between conservatives and progressives in the Anglican Communion, the work and mission of the Global South, and how we can move forward in faith and hope.

In this episode, Canon Phil talks with Bishop Thad Barnum and the Rev. Geoff Chapman on an upcoming conference that illustrates the work of soul care currently going on in the AAC's clergy care groups. They delve into the four directions of spiritual growth and how they're implemented in personal discipleship, especially as it pertains to our leaders and pastors. They also talk about how both clergy and laity can get involved in this process of spiritual growth.

The Rev. Cn. Phil Ashey interviews Dr. Samuel Bray, professor at Notre Dame and co-leader of the Anglican Legal Society; and Brad Littlejohn, the President and Founder of the Davenant Institute and author of Reformation Theology. They discuss the relevance of the Davenant Institute's work as it bridges the gap between solid catechesis and the work of the local church.

Canon Phil introduces Dr. Adam MacLeod, in a special lecture for the AAC at All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City, GA.  Here Adam speaks about the importance of knowing how to answer the question, "What does it mean to be human?" and to understand why people are finding new ways to answer it, apart from the ways revealed to us in Scripture. The implications to how we answer this question affect our whole society, from cultural norms, to worldviews, to law, and to religion.Dr. MacLeod is a Professor of Law at Faulkner. He is also a Research Fellow of the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy. He has been a Visiting Fellow in the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University and a Thomas Edison Fellow in the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property at George Mason University. He has also published more than one hundred articles, essays, and book reviews in peer-reviewed journals, law reviews, news outlets, and journals of public opinion. Adam writes and speaks about the foundations of private law and private ordering. He teaches courses concerning property, intellectual property, jurisprudence, and private law theory. He is an instructor in the James Madison Program's graduate seminar on the Moral Foundations of Law.

Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about The American Anglican Council's Daniel Declaration. Why now? Why Daniel? The American Anglican Council is dedicated to developing faithful leaders, equipping local congregations, and always reforming the Church. This declaration, in the spirit of Daniel and for the Anglican Church, is meant to do just that, bringing biblically-faithful principles that can help shape the Anglican church of the future. 

What's the big deal about church law? Isn't it just a bunch of dusty rules and regulations that people don't really know and shouldn't really care about? Canon Phil talks with the Hon. George Peagler and Samuel Bray, directors of the Anglican Legal Society, on the importance and relevance of canon law today, especially for the Anglican Church in North America.

The Rev. Cn. Phil Ashey interviews the Rev. Geoff Chapman on the importance of Clergy Care as the church faces a deficit of character in leadership. Going further up towards God and further in towards self-awareness and examination leads to Spirit-led growth in Christian formation.

In this episode Canon Phil interviews Adam MacLeod, Professor of Law at Faulkner University and Research Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, as well as a trustee of the American Anglican Council. He brings his expertise on critical theory and its implications on the American legal system and religious landscape.  

The episode is a very special interview that focuses on the years 2004-2009 when the Common Cause Partnership, moderated by Archbishop Emeritus Robert Duncan, produced a remarkable statement of biblical and theological essentials to ultimately unite Anglicans across many historical divides.  This interview is part of a larger project by the AAC to record for posterity, the people, events, and values that helped lead and shape our Anglican Province.

In this episode, Canon Phil talks with the Rt. Rev. Thad Barnum about his lifelong work on caring for the souls of leaders and clergy in the Church. How can we measure real success in a church's life? By the character and inner qualities that each leader has. Too often the American Church sees membership numbers or spiritual gifting as measures of success, but the inner life of the minister is ignored. Bishop Thad talks with Phil about coming back to the heart of true Gospel ministry.

In this episode, Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about Compassion and Social Justice and the most recent article written by the Rev. Robert Munday. They also discuss various current events in the Anglican world and give thanks for the blessings that God has poured out on the Church.

The Rev. Canon Dr. Ashley Null is an internationally respected and highly awarded scholar on the grace and gratitude theology of the English Reformation. He recently spoke at the American Anglican Council Nehemiah Society donor dinner, which showed him doing what he does best: giving glory to God while illuminating the scriptures and encouraging his hearers to put them into practice as we journey onward in the faith. Join Canon Phil in this week's podcast to listen on on what Dr. Null has to say about giving God all of the glory.

The Rev. Canon Phil Ashey interviews Ms. Rachel Thebeau, Deputy Communications Director of the Anglican Church in North America and an AAC Next Generation Leader, on what she perceives are the challenges facing the ACNA and its mission of reaching North America with the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

In the midst of what seems like daily disappointments, scandal, and concerns with leadership, how can the Church maintain the unity of the faith, the necessity of bishops, and the character required for leadership? Canon Phil Ashey talks to Beverly Mueffelmann, director of the Daniel Institute and the Bishops Leadership Academy to talk more about how Bishops are being raised up to help strengthen the Church into the next generation.

Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about the latest developments in the ACNA College of Bishops, with new bishops stepping down, ongoing investigations, and a continued look into the discipline and character of our leaders. How do we help clergy struggling with sin and how do we raise up a new and healthy generation of leaders for the church of today?

Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about Provincial Council and some of the issues touched upon by ACNA Archbishop Foley Beach and the Church at large.  What are some of the issues of the day that Provincial Council touched upon and how does the Church move forward into this coming year?

Canon Mark and Canon Phil report from ACNA Provincial Council 2021 at the Cove Billy Graham Center in Asheville, North Carolina. They touch upon some of the conversations currently in play among the province's leadership and the implications of this year's council for the whole Church.

Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about the Holy Spirit's place in Anglican renewal. How do you seek the Spirit's presence and empowerment without becoming distracted by emotionalism or a focus on spiritual experiences? The Anglican way forms  safety net of doctrine and practice in which we can seek the Holy Spirit for personal, communal, and global renewal. 

Canon Phil Ashey interviews writer and reporter, Rev. Andrew Symes, of the Anglican Network in England on today's cultural issues pitting the Church against a standard secular orthodoxy of the day. How is the Church to respond in this new era?

In this episode, Canon Phil Ashey interviews Mr. Rich Baker, a Christian attorney from Chicago, Illinois, whose law practice focuses on helping churches and not-for-profit organizations navigate the complexities of today's highly regulated environment. How does the Equality Act affect Christians already struggling to make sense of the new cultural norms?

Canon Phil interviews Canon Mark Eldredge on the launch of Anglican Revitalization Ministries and its three services offered to pastors and church leaders across North America: Revive, Reframe, and Renew. Learn how Canon Mark and others are engaging the process of revitalizing churches in decline and helping them prosper in order to leave a thriving Anglican legacy for the next generation.

How does the Church talk about the issues dividing it today in a way that maintains the truth found in the Scriptures but also reaches out in love to both unbelievers and believers struggling with their faith? Language matters. How can we begin to think about it as we strengthen our own faith while turning outward with the Gospel for the sake of others?

Anglican Perspective puts you on the frontline of leadership development, church growth, and a global reformation. Stay tuned to the latest news and discussions happening in the Anglican Communion and see what the American Anglican Council is up to as it brings biblically-faithful, Great Commission Anglicanism to North America and the world. This is the pilot episode!