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Word and Table is a bi-weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today.

Alex Wilgus


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 310 EPISODES

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    The Word & Table podcast is an invaluable resource for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of the Anglican tradition. As someone who was raised in a different church background, I found this podcast to be incredibly informative and enriching. The hosts, Alex and Stephen, do an excellent job of teaching the history and theological underpinnings of the Anglican Church in a relatable and memorable manner. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from Christian symbols to liturgical worship, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the Anglican faith.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to bring clarity to complex theological concepts. Alex and Stephen have a talent for breaking down intricate ideas into easily digestible information that is accessible to all listeners, regardless of their prior knowledge or experience with Anglicanism. This makes it an excellent resource for those who may be new to the Anglican tradition or simply seeking a deeper understanding.

    Another standout feature of this podcast is its emphasis on historical context. The hosts provide historical insights that contribute to a greater understanding of the development and evolution of the Anglican Church. This historical perspective adds depth and richness to each episode, allowing listeners to appreciate the significance behind various traditions and practices.

    While there are many positives about The Word & Table podcast, one potential downside is its focused audience. As it primarily caters to individuals within or interested in the Anglican tradition, those from different church backgrounds may not find all episodes directly applicable or relevant to their own experiences or beliefs. However, even for non-Anglicans, there is still much value in learning about another Christian tradition and gaining insights that can be applied or adapted within one's own faith journey.

    In conclusion, The Word & Table podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Christianity, particularly within an Anglican context. Its informative and engaging style makes it accessible to all listeners, regardless of their prior knowledge or experience. Whether you are an Anglican seeking a deeper understanding of your own tradition or someone from a different church background looking to expand your theological horizons, this podcast offers valuable insights and enriching content that will leave you with a greater appreciation for the historical and theological depth of the Anglican faith.



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    Latest episodes from Word & Table

    300th Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 50:24


    For 9 years and 300 episodes, we have been bringing you the Great Tradition of the Church. This week we look back on some of our favorite moments in our career together and look ahead to Word & Table Episode IndexSupport us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

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    The Poor You Will Always Have With You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 22:59


    Learn the meaning of Jesus' saying: "The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me."Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    The Venite

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 14:48


    Learn about Psalm 95 (the most common Invitatory Psalm at Morning Prayer) and its devotional uses.Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    The Shema

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 19:17


    Learn about the most important Jewish prayer, found in Deuteronomy and recited and memorized up to the present day.Music: Shema Yisrael Sephardic Yerushalmi (Kids Version)Additional music: Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail us  

    Lamb of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 24:04


    This Easter, learn about the biblical theme of Jesus as the Lamb of God, especially as he is presented in the Gospel of John.Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    The Book of Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 29:35


    An overview of the background, plot, and message of the Book of Job, one of the Old Testament's greatest literary and theological treasures with an eternally relevant theme for our faith.Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    Punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 44:31


    What is society's rationale for punishing wrongdoers, and what does Christianity have to say about it?Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

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    Gregory of Nyssa Against Pilgrimages

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 29:35


    0iSupport us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

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    Assumption, Dormition, Virginity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 34:30


    Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    God's Sabbath Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 23:34


    Why does God rest on the Sabbath Day at creation? How does God's sabbath rest connect with our own?Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    Holy Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 22:04


    Although God is described as light, why has our journey toward God often been described in terms of 'darkness'?Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    Iconostasis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 27:28


    Learn about the origins and spiritual devotion behind a key feature of Eastern Orthodox architecture, and its correspondence in the West.Support us on Patreon for access to our series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

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    Jonah's Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 16:39


    When Jonah's preaching successfully causes the Ninevites to repent, why does he react with anger?Support us on Patreon for access to our series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

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    Midrash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 32:11


    How did Jesus interpret the Scriptures? How did the Jews of his day? Learn about the way that First Century Jews searched for the deeper meaning in the words of the Hebrew Bible.Support us on Patreon for access to our series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    Kingdom of Priests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 26:51


    What is the difference between the "Priesthood of All Believers" and the particular priesthood? Are the two in contradiction or not?Support us on Patreon for access to our series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    Cities of Refuge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 23:14


    What was the function of "cities of refuge" in the Old Testament? How did they fit into the ancient justice system? How did the idea evolve over time?Support us on Patreon for access to our series on the Gospel of JohnApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

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    Christmas in Eastern Icons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 32:06


    Why does the Nativity scene look so different in Eastern Orthodox art than it does in the familiar Western manger scenes we are most familiar with?Click to view the Nativity IconSupport us on Patreon for access to more contentApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    The Messianic Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 23:56


    Why does Jesus so often silence people who wanted to tell others that he is the messiah in the gospels? How does this fit with the evangelism of the Church?Support us on Patreon for access to more contentApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

    Prophetic & Pastoral

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 27:43


    Is the Church's job to call people to repentance or to show mercy?Support us on Patreon for access to more contentApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications 

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    Gospel of John Podcast: Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 39:46


    Episode 1 of our new podcast: The Gospel of John. To hear all 30 episodes as they release, subscribe at patreon.com/wordandtable.  Once you've subscribed can either listen on Patreon or add the Gospel of John to your favorite podcast app.This is a second, separate podcast for our Patreon members. Our regular Word & Table episodes will continue to release weekly for free.

    Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 19:18


    Why is Thanksgiving counted as a feast day in the American Prayer Books? What does it mean to give thanks to God as we are encouraged to do in the Scriptures?

    New Podcast: The Gospel of John

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 34:16


    Father Stephen and I have created a special podcast series for subscribers to our Patreon which will run concurrently alongside regularly scheduled Word & Table episodes. Subscribe at any of our $5, $10, or $15 per month tiers to gain full access.This new venture is a verse-by-verse deep dive into the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John is the 'theological gospel' that brings us behind the curtain to see what the gospel of Jesus Christ means at its deepest level. We have spent the last year carefully dissecting each passage of the gospel in the form of an audio commentary that we are thrilled to share with you.  This is the introductory episode and we will also be releasing the first episode also as a preview of the full podcast. Here is how you can listen to the full podcast: subscribe to our Patreon account at patreon.com/wordandtable and you will get access to our Word & Table Members podcast.The Word & Table Members podcast is an exclusive feed for Patreon members, and will include the entire Gospel of John series, and more to come in the future. When you subscribe, you can then add the members-only RSS feed to your favorite podcast app, so you can get updates every time we release a new episode of the Gospel of John. Here is a guide that will help you do that.We hope that you will join us for this exciting new series! If you have questions about subscribing, please reach out to us at wordtablepodcast@gmail.com.

    Leo The Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 30:34


    Learn about one of the great, early Bishops of Rome and how he influenced the theology of the Church and the development of the Papacy.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Balaam at Peor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 18:23


    Why was Balaam remembered in Jewish tradition, and in the New Testament as a villain, even though he did not disobey God in Numbers?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Balaam and Balak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 36:29


    Who was Balaam and why does he get so much time devoted to him in the book of Numbers? Why was God angry with him for doing what he told him to do?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Moses at the Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 19:02


    Why did Moses sin when he strikes the rock to bring water? Was it simple disobedience or something deeper?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Did Jesus Baptize?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 17:22


    The centerpiece of the Church's ministry on earth is making disciples by baptizing them. But did Jesus himself baptize anyone?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Son of Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 14:32


    What does 'Son of Man' mean in the Bible and why does Jesus constantly refer to himself that way?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    The One Who Is Sent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 20:58


    Why does Jesus call himself 'the one who is sent?' in the Gospel of John? What does it imply about the relationship between the Father and the Son and the mission of redemption?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Detraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 41:28


    Speaking the truth in love means never detracting from anyone's reputation through gossip or calumny.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Jesus in the Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 17:26


    What was the Gospel of Luke's purpose of including the story of Jesus found in the temple by his parents? What does it reveal about the person of Christ?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Timing of Jesus' Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 16:06


    Why was Jesus crucified after three years of public ministry? What were the fears and schemes that lit the fuse that led to the Cross?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Life of St. Benedict

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 50:23


    Hear Gregory the Great's account of the life of St. Benedict of Nursia summarized.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Mary & Martha

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 19:50


    Learn what the sisters of Bethany meant to the Early Church.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Degrees of Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 27:56


    Are there different categories of sin or does the Bible consider them all equally?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Original Sin vs. Inherited Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 22:40


    Learn the difference between the Western and Eastern accounts of how we were corrupted by Adam's sin. Is it a substantial disagreement or only a difference of terms?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Jewish Feasts and Fasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 39:36


    Learn about the Jewish feasts celebrated in the Old Testament and today.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    The Heavens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 22:49


    Paul talks about the "third heaven" in 2 Corinthians. How many heavens are there?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    The Tent of Meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 33:39


    Learn about the structure and purpose of the precursor to the Temple, the Tent of Meeting as described in Exodus. Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Supererogation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 22:58


    What are "works of supererogation" named in Article 14 of the Articles of Religion? What is the underlying idea behind them and what had they become by the time of the Middle Ages and why did the Reformation reject them?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 42:33


    Learn about the Christian perspectives on causes for war, conduct in war, and how Jesus's teachings to love enemies and turn the other cheek affect Christian outlook on wars in our time.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Wisdom in the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 17:27


    Learn about the concept of Wisdom and how it is understood in both the Old and New Testaments and what it has to do with Christ.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Casting Out Demons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 31:52


    Learn about why Jesus cast out demons and his rebuttal to the Pharisees' charge that he casts out demons using Satan's own power.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Objections to the Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 30:46


    Objections to Jesus's resurrection of the dead began to arise as soon as it was proclaimed to the world. Learn how the gospels themselves intentionally addressed them.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Mary's Backstory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 53:06


    Learn about the apocryphal backstory for Mary, the mother of God. Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Tenebrae

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 18:03


    Learn about another service in Holy Week with darkness, chanting, and preparation for descending with the Lord into the gloom of Good Friday.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Saint Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 28:32


    Learn about Jesus's earthly "father" and how the Church has remembered and celebrated him.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Clean and Unclean

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 32:47


    What is the meaning of being ritually clean and unclean in the Old Testament? What does it have to do with our relationship to God and how does Jesus change it?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Polycarp

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 23:57


    Learn about the very early Christian bishop Polycarp, who taught Irenaeus, knew the Apostle John, and was famously martyred at the end of his lifeSupport us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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    Jesus Cleanses the Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 21:03


    What was Jesus's point in driving out those selling animals and changing money at the temple in Jerusalem?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

    Aramaic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 33:26


    Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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