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J.C. Ryle, Anglican Bishop of Liverpool and prolific author, is featured by Brian De Jong, archivist for the Midwest Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

J.C. Ryle, Anglican Bishop of Liverpool and prolific author, is featured by Brian De Jong, archivist for the Midwest Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

Our Bishop Chip Edgar gathered with us to discuss his journey to Anglicanism, his favorite things about our worship, and insight into the process of confirmation and reception.

EASTER WEEKThe Easter season is not just a time of spiritual trial – not just a reflection on the Easter story of sacrifice and redemption. Many Christians, and other people of faith, persevere in the face of real danger in regions convulsed by conflict. One of those places is Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A mixture of calm and fear now prevails in the city since rebels from the so-called M23 group took over in January. MARTIN GORDON is the Anglican Bishop of Goma, where he leads a church of about 12,000 people.In Myanmar/Burma, the UN High Commission for Refugees estimates 17 million people are dealing with the effects of a massive earthquake at the end of March. Even before the catastrophe, aid agencies said 20 million Burmese were relying on aid to survive in a country torn by civil war since a military coup in 2021. Caritas is a Catholic relief agency with operations across the country. SALLY THOMAS is the humanitarian manager.This year, Easter is enfolded in a federal election, so it's the perfect time to ask how Christians should take part in politics. How should they submit to the power of the state, even when it challenges their core beliefs? Dr MARK FOWLER is a lawyer and academic. His new book tries to answer some of these tough questions. It's called Beauty and the Law.

Throughout Lent, we've been releasing weekly episodes focused on spiritual practices.In the final episode of the series, this Holy Week we're considering the discipline of waiting: how we can prepare ourselves to receive good news. Our guide today is N.T. Wright, the Anglican Bishop and New Testament scholar. He describes how Jesus invited his hearers into a new way of understanding Israel's ancient story of waiting, the cosmic significance of its sudden fulfillment, and its meaning for us in this in-between time of preparation to receive good news: "The ultimate life after death is not a platonic disembodied immortality, but resurrection life in God‘s new creation. And that new world began when Jesus came out of the tomb on Easter morning. That's the good news. Something happened then as a result of which the world is a different place. And we are summoned, not just to enjoy its benefits, but to take up our own vocations as new creation people, as spirit-filled and spirit-led Jesus followers, bringing his kingdom into reality in our world."We hope that this conversation will help you as you wait and prepare to receive this good news.The podcast is drawn from an evening conversation we hosted back in 2016. You can find our shownotes and much more at ttf.org. Thank you for journeying with us through Lent. Learn more about N.T. Wright. Watch The Good News and the Good Life, with N.T. Wright and Richard Hayes. Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Who is this Man? by John Ortberg Related Trinity Forum Readings:Devotions by John Donne and paraphrased by Philip YanceyThe Confessions of St. Augustine by Augustine of Hippo, Introduced by James K.A. SmithPilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie DillardPilgrim's Progress by John BunyanGod's Grandeur: The Poems of Gerard Manley HopkinsA Spiritual Pilgrimage by Malcolm Muggeridge Related Conversations:Liturgy of the Ordinary in Extraordinary Times with Tish Harrison WarrenCaring for Words in a Culture of Lies with Marilyn McEntyreInvitation to Solitude and Silence with Ruth Haley BartonOn the Road with Saint Augustine with James K.A. Smith and Elizabeth BruenigThe Habit Podcast, Episode 26: Tish Harrison Warren with Doug McKelveyThe Spiritual Practice of Remembering with Margaret Bendroth To listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org, and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, visit ttf.org/join.

Bishop Todd shares his journey from a culturally Christian upbringing to becoming an Anglican Bishop. He reflects on the influences that shaped his faith—including the Jesus Movement and key figures in Anglicanism—while advocating for a deep, formative engagement with Anglican practices. What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Intentionality in worship is crucial for spiritual transformation. • The missional heart [...]

Bishop Todd shares his journey from a culturally Christian upbringing to becoming an Anglican Bishop. He reflects on the influences that shaped his faith—including the Jesus Movement and key figures in Anglicanism—while advocating for a deep, formative engagement with Anglican practices. What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Intentionality in worship is crucial for spiritual transformation. • The missional heart [...]

1 Peter 1:13-16 J. C. Ryle was the 1st Anglican Bishop of Liverpool.  In his classic book titled, “Holiness”, he wrote the words.  “He who supposes that Jesus Christ only lived and died and rose again in order to provide justification and forgiveness of sins for His people, has yet much to learn. Whether he knows it or not, he is dishonouring our blessed Lord, and making Him only a half Saviour. The Lord Jesus has undertaken everything that His people's souls require; not only to deliver them from the guilt of their sins by His atoning death, but from the dominion of their sins, by placing in their hearts the Holy Spirit; not only to justify them, but also to sanctify them”.  In this second and final sermon part, we examine the command to holiness and the means to holiness.  As we move from the classroom of theory onto the field of experience, may the Lord bless you!

There has been a Christian community in Syria since the first century AD. But it is shrinking fast and faces terrifying new threats as the country's government, following the overthrow of President Assad, forges alliances with hardline Muslims including foreign jihadists – Uighurs from China, Uzbeks from Central Asia, Chechens from Russia, Afghans and Pakistanis. Mgr Michael Nazir-Ali, the former Anglican Bishop of Rochester who is now a Catholic priest of the Ordinariate, has written a heartbreaking piece for The Spectator about the Christians of Maaloula in southwest Syria. It's one of the last remaining communities to speak Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ. ‘Were this community to be destroyed, something precious and irreplaceable would be lost', he writes. Yet that is exactly what may happen. When the then-Bishop Nazir-Ali visited the town in 2016, he discovered that the predecessors of the jihadis who recently toppled Bashar al-Assad ‘had systematically destroyed and desecrated the town's churches and monasteries. Orthodox nuns were kidnapped and held to ransom … young men had been singled out and executed when they refused to convert to the extremists' version of Islam.' Will it happen again? Ahmad al-Sharaa, head of the new Syrian transitional administration, has told Church leaders they have nothing to fear. But can he be trusted? As Mgr Nazir-Ali tells Damian Thompson in this episode of Holy Smoke, it is time for the West to act.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!This episode dives deep into the complexities of humor within faith discussions and its impact on community relationships. Through the examination of Father Calvin Robinson's controversial joke and Father Jason Charron's critique of Michael Lofton, we explore how humor can serve both as a unifying force and a source of division in contemporary discourse.• Humor facing scrutiny in faith discussions• The debate surrounding Father Calvin Robinson's remarks• Father Jason Charron's critique of Michael Lofton sparks introspection• Navigating the challenges of public perception in a digital age• The duality of humor as a tool for connection and division• Reflection on the responsibilities of faith leaders in public spacesSupport the show********************************************************https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://shop.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonOdysee: https://odysee.com/@AvoidingBabylon

There has been a Christian community in Syria since the first century AD. But it is shrinking fast and faces terrifying new threats as the country's government, following the overthrow of President Assad, forges alliances with hardline Muslims including foreign jihadists – Uighurs from China, Uzbeks from Central Asia, Chechens from Russia, Afghans and Pakistanis. Mgr Michael Nazir-Ali, the former Anglican Bishop of Rochester who is now a Catholic priest of the Ordinariate, has written a heartbreaking piece for The Spectator about the Christians of Maaloula in southwest Syria. It's one of the last remaining communities to speak Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ. ‘Were this community to be destroyed, something precious and irreplaceable would be lost', he writes. Yet that is exactly what may happen. When the then-Bishop Nazir-Ali visited the town in 2016, he discovered that the predecessors of the jihadis who recently toppled Bashar al-Assad ‘had systematically destroyed and desecrated the town's churches and monasteries. Orthodox nuns were kidnapped and held to ransom … young men had been singled out and executed when they refused to convert to the extremists' version of Islam.' Will it happen again? Ahmad al-Sharaa, head of the new Syrian transitional administration, has told Church leaders they have nothing to fear. But can he be trusted? As Mgr Nazir-Ali tells Damian Thompson in this episode of Holy Smoke, it is time for the West to act.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

What and who made you the person you are today? It's a big question and the answer is different for us all. Over the festive period Alan Kasujja has been exploring this subject with people who have gone on to do amazing things in their lives. Today's guest is the Right Reverend Dr Vicentia Kgabe, the Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lesotho. She grew up in Soweto in Johannesburg when there were no female priests but she says she knew from an early age knew that she wanted to become a priest. Her ambition caused some consternation within her family, a priest dismissed the idea and said she should focus on her education. So how did she manage to plot her path to go from a priest, to the head of a training college for clergy and finally to a position of leadership in the Anglican church when so many people told her it was impossible?

    Relebogile is joined by Rev. Dr Vincentia Kgabe,  Anglican Bishop of Diocese of Lesotho in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and academic teaching Practical Theology unpacking the significance of Advent season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anglican Church bishops in Kenya have added their voice to criticisms of President William Ruto's government. Last week, Roman Catholic bishops in Kenya criticized the government for what they called unexplained killings, abductions, and disappearances in the country, especially the murder of women. Some supporters of the government urged the bishops to focus on ministering to the flock and not to dabble into politics. In a statement on Monday, the Anglican bishops said it was their duty to take a second look at the morality of Kenya's democracy and jumpstart civil engagement to bring about accountability. The Right Reverand Professor David Kodia, the Anglican Bishop of Bondo, tells VOA's James Butty, the church represents Kenyans, some of whom cannot afford a meal a day or who are paying taxes but do not see the value of their taxes

Father Paul tells the story of a missionary who left England to pave the way of Christianity into Uganda, becoming the first Anglican Bishop of East Africa and dying a Martyr.

5,000 believers gathered from more than 200 nations last month in South Korea. It is 50 years since Billy Graham and John Stott first launched the Lausanne movement in Switzerland. Anglican Bishop of North Sydney Chris Edwards has described the congress as like an all you can eat buffet - where some parts tasted amazing / fantastic and  I kept wanting more and yet other parts even a mouthful made me feel nauseous. Principal of Sydney's Moore Theological College Mark Thompson says there were some great highlights including a presentation by Vaughan Roberts on sexuality but also areas of concern.Church Suite Taster Days in Sydney and BrisbaneCheck out the new church management software ChurchSuite. Gavin and Luke are hosting five taster days in Sydney and Brisbane in November. The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is an excellent website and app platform built specifically for churches. Support the show--Become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart via Patreon.

Two bishops in Bermuda give us a glimpse at a gesture of Christian unity that's making a difference in a diverse community.We'll hear today how the Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops of the island both found their call into island ministry, how their friendship started, and some of the fruit it's bearing in their dioceses in sweet and surprising collaborations. We'll also hear some advice on how to make friends with other Christian leaders in your own community, across divides of history and tradition.The Rt. Rev. Nicholas Dill has been the Anglican Bishop of Bermuda since 2013. Bishop Nick started as a barrister in London, then became a priest, before accepting a call as bishop of his home island of Bermuda. He is looking to see where God is leading the Church, but knows it includes a greater emphasis on work with Christian brothers and sisters of every denomination.The Most Rev. Wiesław Śpiewak has been the Roman Catholic Bishop of Bermuda since 2015. A native of Poland, Bishop Wes first served there at a seminary, before teaching and serving in Rome, then serving as Provincial of the Polish Province before coming, unexpectedly, to Bermuda. Hang on to your mitres and your mai tais. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Give to support this podcast.Videos of Bishop Nick and Bishop Wes:(20+) Video | Facebook , (20+) Facebook, (20+) Facebook

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mark 5: 21-43 The Very Reverend Naomi Cooke is an ordained Anglican priest and is currently the Dean of the Cathedral of Grafton in regional NSW's Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr country.  Naomi's spiritual formation has been shaped by a rich tapestry of ecumenical experiences. Her childhood faith was nurtured within the vibrant parish and youth movements of the Roman Catholic Church alongside the invitational discipleship of Sydney Anglican youth groups. She studied at a Baptist theological college, developed her vocation within the gentle and inclusive Anglo-Catholic traditions of regional QLD and NSW, worked within the democratic and inclusive ethos of the Uniting Church of Australia, and served for two decades as a School Chaplain in Independent Schools. With degrees in Theology and Arts (English Literature), she was amongst the first women in Australia to be ordained by a female Anglican Bishop and is only the 9th woman in Australia to be installed as a Dean of an Anglican Cathedral. Naomi works closely with First Nations communities in the journey towards Reconciliation and her ministry includes the creativity of Godly Play, Taize prayer, Prayer Spaces and Labyrinth reflections.

This is the period of the utilitarian liberal, not of the democrat, it's 1850 and in the Cape, a newly ninted constitution had been drafted by the attorney general, William Porter. This was based on a nonracial qualified franchise - all adult males who had occupied property worth at least twenty five pounds for a year were eligible to vote. Porter had toiled on the draft of this document for the also newly minted Governor, Sir Harry Smith, who sent it to London. Porter later in 1850 had a complete change of heart as utilitarian liberals tend to do, he denounced the option of univesal suffrage — at least for men of all colours — as threatening to the colony with its in his words, “communism, socialisms, and red republicanism which had caused so much mischief in France….” There had been an attempted major communist revolution in France in 1848, which spilled over into other parts of western Europe including the land that would become known as Germany. This horrified utilitarians everywhere, no less so in the Cape Colony. As the ship bearing Smith's new constitution headed north, another was heading south and crossed each other somewhere out there on the wild untamed ocean. It was a dispatch from Colonial Secretary Earl Grey who proposed sending Irish convicts to the Cape. Smith announced this proposal to the horrified residents of Cape Town and immediately aroused a storm of agitation against the Governor. The settlers had been considering representative government for some time and this suggestion of Irish convicts arriving backfired — driving many more of the moderate thinkers into the arms of those who were agitating for some form of independent governance. The colonists regarded the Irish as a threat to their respectability and citizens used the concept as a weapon to attaack the oligarchy that ran the Cape at the time. It was a legislative council, nominated by Governors not elected by the people so it had been tainted constantly by allegations of corruption, nepotism, and a host of other maladies associated with power wielded too long by men who were mostly too greedy. The convicts duly arrived on a ship called Neptune, but they were refused entry to Cape Town, and the men sat in chains in Simon's Bay for five months. Eventually in 1850 the ship was ordered to sail away. One of the main antagonists in this crazy story was a man called John Montagu. He had been alarmed by how the Irish convict idea had radicalised even his mild-mannered friends, and so he demanded that Smith reimpose some kind of authority and stop this movement towards representative government. Montagu argued that the whole idea was anti-English, not what the British should be supporting, so Smith delayed the implementation. But what was going on was very very interesting. The hullabaloo had revealed two very distinct political movements inside the Cape. One was conservative, pro-English and pro-British government, led by Montagu, joined by the big merchants of Cape Town. They were also joined by the Eastern Cape settlers led by their flag bearer, Grahamstown Journal Editor and land speculator Robert Godlonton. Another powerful figure joined this conservative echelon, and that was the newly arrived Anglican Bishop, Robert Gray. A newspaper called the Cape Monitor was launched in October 1850 by these conservatives. The second political movement were the radicals, both British and Afrikaner, led by John Fairbairn, Christoffel Brand, Francis William Reitz and Andries Stockenstrom. They regarded the conservatives as a corrupt bunch of nepotists, an oligarchy, but they were divided by what to do about frontier policy. Fairbairn used his newspaper the South African Advertiser to defend the rights of blacks, while Brand preferred to defend the rights of the Dutch descendents against the oppression of old-English money elites. Stockenstrom had his own varied approach to both.

This is the period of the utilitarian liberal, not of the democrat, it's 1850 and in the Cape, a newly ninted constitution had been drafted by the attorney general, William Porter. This was based on a nonracial qualified franchise - all adult males who had occupied property worth at least twenty five pounds for a year were eligible to vote. Porter had toiled on the draft of this document for the also newly minted Governor, Sir Harry Smith, who sent it to London. Porter later in 1850 had a complete change of heart as utilitarian liberals tend to do, he denounced the option of univesal suffrage — at least for men of all colours — as threatening to the colony with its in his words, “communism, socialisms, and red republicanism which had caused so much mischief in France….” There had been an attempted major communist revolution in France in 1848, which spilled over into other parts of western Europe including the land that would become known as Germany. This horrified utilitarians everywhere, no less so in the Cape Colony. As the ship bearing Smith's new constitution headed north, another was heading south and crossed each other somewhere out there on the wild untamed ocean. It was a dispatch from Colonial Secretary Earl Grey who proposed sending Irish convicts to the Cape. Smith announced this proposal to the horrified residents of Cape Town and immediately aroused a storm of agitation against the Governor. The settlers had been considering representative government for some time and this suggestion of Irish convicts arriving backfired — driving many more of the moderate thinkers into the arms of those who were agitating for some form of independent governance. The colonists regarded the Irish as a threat to their respectability and citizens used the concept as a weapon to attaack the oligarchy that ran the Cape at the time. It was a legislative council, nominated by Governors not elected by the people so it had been tainted constantly by allegations of corruption, nepotism, and a host of other maladies associated with power wielded too long by men who were mostly too greedy. The convicts duly arrived on a ship called Neptune, but they were refused entry to Cape Town, and the men sat in chains in Simon's Bay for five months. Eventually in 1850 the ship was ordered to sail away. One of the main antagonists in this crazy story was a man called John Montagu. He had been alarmed by how the Irish convict idea had radicalised even his mild-mannered friends, and so he demanded that Smith reimpose some kind of authority and stop this movement towards representative government. Montagu argued that the whole idea was anti-English, not what the British should be supporting, so Smith delayed the implementation. But what was going on was very very interesting. The hullabaloo had revealed two very distinct political movements inside the Cape. One was conservative, pro-English and pro-British government, led by Montagu, joined by the big merchants of Cape Town. They were also joined by the Eastern Cape settlers led by their flag bearer, Grahamstown Journal Editor and land speculator Robert Godlonton. Another powerful figure joined this conservative echelon, and that was the newly arrived Anglican Bishop, Robert Gray. A newspaper called the Cape Monitor was launched in October 1850 by these conservatives. The second political movement were the radicals, both British and Afrikaner, led by John Fairbairn, Christoffel Brand, Francis William Reitz and Andries Stockenstrom. They regarded the conservatives as a corrupt bunch of nepotists, an oligarchy, but they were divided by what to do about frontier policy. Fairbairn used his newspaper the South African Advertiser to defend the rights of blacks, while Brand preferred to defend the rights of the Dutch descendents against the oppression of old-English money elites. Stockenstrom had his own varied approach to both.

It was a super fun week. I'll share the fun times at the NT Wright Conference and Mormon History Assoc in Kirtland. NT Wright is one of the most renown New Testament Scholars. He is a British former Anglican Bishop.

Michael Solomon AlexanderOCTOBER 5, 2012 BY PAUL MORRISFrom Rabbis meet Jesus the Messiah – a collection of 24 biographies and testimonies of Rabbis encounters with Jesus the Messiah© Messianic Good News.From orthodox Rabbi to Anglican Bishop is a pathway trodden by few, but such was the path of Michael Solomon Alexander. He was born into a strictly orthodox family in 1799 in the Duchy of Posen (now in Poland). His father was a Rabbi and every care was taken to educate him “after the strictest sect of their religion.” By the age of sixteen he was teaching the Talmud, but was already having doubts about the value of the endless minutiae, the hairsplitting regulations it taught. His secret nighttime studies in the Synagogue to resolve his doubts led to a confrontation with his older brother, who was now a rabbi and head of the family. The rabbi was horrified that his own brother, a mere stripling, dared to question the perfection of the Talmud and he ordered him to desist from such impious speculations or to leave his house and the town. The young Alexander was faced with a choice between his principles and his home. He decided to seek work in England, his father's birthplace.On arrival in England, he applied to the Chief Rabbi in London for work. Despite his questioning of the Talmud his faith in Judaism had not been shaken and he rose steadily within the Orthodox Synagogue. He began as a tutor in Colchester, moved to Norwich to take up the post of Rabbi, and in 1825 moved to Plymouth as community Shochet (one certified to perform ritual slaughter of animals to be used for food) and Prayer-Reader. He was highly regarded and seen as a man destined for high office. Few at that time would have guessed that that was to be in the Church. During this period, he became acquainted with a Christian Minister, through whom he encountered the New Testament for the first time. It aroused in him disquieting doubts and misgivings and he resolved to leave them behind when he moved to Plymouth with its strong Jewish community.It was in Plymouth that he met and fell in love with Deborah, the younger sister of the Rabbi's wife. Everyone concerned saw it as a very suitable match, and they became engaged. However, if Alexander had hoped to elude the “Hound of Heaven” by a change of scene it was not to be. When he arrived in Plymouth he was befriended by a local curate, Rev. Golding, who asked him for Hebrew lessons, and those developed into long discussions on passages of the Old and New Testaments. Confronted with Christ on almost every page the conviction that Jesus was the Messiah gradually deepened. He began to secretly attend services at Rev. Golding's church. He experienced an agonizing spiritual and emotional struggle as he began to weigh up the consequences. He felt compelled to share his spiritual concerns with his wife to be although it might entail the loss of her forever.Deborah was horrified and at first considered breaking off the engagement, but her love for Michael was unshakeable and she vowed that she would never marry anyone but him. Her family did everything they could to end the relationship, but eventually they gave their consent and the couple were married in November 1824. Their early days of marriage were not full of intense discussions of Christianity, but when Christian friends and Ministers came to visit, the spiritual discussions, which involved close examination of the Scriptures, ensured that the struggles of Michael Alexander continued. Eventually he confided in a fellow Rabbi, but it only produced an explosion and threw the whole Jewish community of Plymouth into ferment. The Chief Rabbi in London was drawn in and wrote to Alexander begging him to go before the Ark in the Synagogue and curse the God of the Christians. Eventually Alexander was suspended from his position.His conversion was not a dramatic Damascus Road experience. There was nothing sudden, emotional or unbalanced in his conversion, but rather through a slow and painstaking study of the Scriptures, listening to sermons and seeking insight from others he came to the unshakeable conviction that Jesus was the Son of God, Israel's Messiah and Redeemer. From that conviction he never wavered. He was baptised in June 1825 at a service attended by very many in Plymouth, for not only were adult baptisms relatively rare in the Church of England then, but even rarer was the baptism of a Rabbi.His wife suffered greatly through all this, but the demeanour of her husband compared to his opponents, and her own searching of the Scriptures led her to put her trust in Messiah Jesus shortly afterwards and she was baptised five months later.After a time of Christian work and study in Ireland he was ordained and then joined the Church's Ministry to the Jews in 1827, working in Posen, Danzig and Warsaw before returning in 1830 to work in London. During that time he visited his hometown in Poland and was able to visit some of his family under cover of darkness, but the hostility against him in the town was so great that he had to withdraw. In London he regularly preached to large numbers of Jews who came to his After-Meetings and a number came to faith. In 1832 he accepted the post of Professor of Hebrew and Rabbinical Literature at King's College London, during which time he undertook a complete revision of the Hebrew New Testament and also the Hebrew version of the Prayer Book.However, what Michael Alexander considered the high point of his ministry, and the greatest privilege Christ bestowed upon him, was about to unfold. For some years the Anglican Church had wanted to establish a Church in Jerusalem, but there was much opposition to such a plan. By 1839 building work had begun, but the post of Bishop had yet to be decided. Alexander McCaul was offered the post but he refused, feeling that the most suitable man for Bishop of Jerusalem would be a Hebrew Christian. Michael Solomon Alexander was who he had in mind, and there was no hesitation in appointing him. In early 1842 he and his family arrived in Jerusalem.It is difficult for us today to imagine conditions in Jerusalem then. It was a neglected backwater with little security from diplomatic representation, little in the way of home comforts and it was a struggle to maintain a very basic standard of living. To establish a Church and a Mission work in such an environment was a Herculean task, and this was to take its toll on the new Bishop. The building of a hospital, clinic and Church premises was a major ongoing work, the fruitfulness of which only appeared after Michael Solomon Alexander's times.Despite the difficulties and opposition the work bore immediate fruit and by the end of his first year eight Jews had been baptised. A School for training of Hebrew Christian missionaries was established and a Bible Depot was opened. The Jews began to realise that the mission was a menace to their religion and matters came to a head when three rabbis, Abraham, Benjamin and Eliezer placed themselves under instruction for baptism. A report spread through the country that fourteen rabbis of Jerusalem had become Christians and a deputation was sent from the Jews of Tiberias to enquire into the truth of the report. Those Jews who had been friendly towards the mission withdrew in a panic and destroyed or hid the books they had received. But two out of the three rabbis were baptized soon afterwards along with two other Jewish enquirers – Isaac Paul Hirsch and Simon Peter Frankel.By 1845 Michael Solomon Alexander felt able to contemplate a period of rest and a visit to England to report on the work. It was not to be. During the journey to Suez he felt unwell, went to rest early but unexpectedly passed away in the night. It appears that his whole system was worn down and diseased by his labours and the conditions in which he had worked. Michael Solomon Alexander has joined those Israelites who entered the true rest in their Messiah and who will return with Him when He appears in glory, but his testimony still speaks to Jewish people who hear it, and the work that he established continues to bear fruit in Jerusalem to this day, bearing witness to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus the Messiah. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit awolinsky.substack.com

Michael Solomon AlexanderOCTOBER 5, 2012 BY PAUL MORRISFrom Rabbis meet Jesus the Messiah – a collection of 24 biographies and testimonies of Rabbis encounters with Jesus the Messiah© Messianic Good News.From orthodox Rabbi to Anglican Bishop is a pathway trodden by few, but such was the path of Michael Solomon Alexander. He was born into a strictly orthodox family in 1799 in the Duchy of Posen (now in Poland). His father was a Rabbi and every care was taken to educate him “after the strictest sect of their religion.” By the age of sixteen he was teaching the Talmud, but was already having doubts about the value of the endless minutiae, the hairsplitting regulations it taught. His secret nighttime studies in the Synagogue to resolve his doubts led to a confrontation with his older brother, who was now a rabbi and head of the family. The rabbi was horrified that his own brother, a mere stripling, dared to question the perfection of the Talmud and he ordered him to desist from such impious speculations or to leave his house and the town. The young Alexander was faced with a choice between his principles and his home. He decided to seek work in England, his father's birthplace.On arrival in England, he applied to the Chief Rabbi in London for work. Despite his questioning of the Talmud his faith in Judaism had not been shaken and he rose steadily within the Orthodox Synagogue. He began as a tutor in Colchester, moved to Norwich to take up the post of Rabbi, and in 1825 moved to Plymouth as community Shochet (a certified ritual slaughterer of animals used for food) and Prayer-Reader. He was highly regarded and seen as a man destined for high office. Few at that time would have guessed that that was to be in the Church. During this period, he became acquainted with a Christian Minister, through whom he encountered the New Testament for the first time. It aroused in him disquieting doubts and misgivings and he resolved to leave them behind when he moved to Plymouth with its strong Jewish community.It was in Plymouth that he met and fell in love with Deborah, the younger sister of the Rabbi's wife. Everyone concerned saw it as a very suitable match, and they became engaged. However, if Alexander had hoped to elude the “Hound of Heaven” by a change of scene it was not to be. When he arrived in Plymouth he was befriended by a local curate, Rev. Golding, who asked him for Hebrew lessons, and those developed into long discussions on passages of the Old and New Testaments. Confronted with Christ on almost every page the conviction that Jesus was the Messiah gradually deepened. He began to secretly attend services at Rev. Golding's church. He experienced an agonizing spiritual and emotional struggle as he began to weigh up the consequences. He felt compelled to share his spiritual concerns with his wife to be although it might entail the loss of her forever.Deborah was horrified and at first considered breaking off the engagement, but her love for Michael was unshakeable and she vowed that she would never marry anyone but him. Her family did everything they could to end the relationship, but eventually they gave their consent and the couple were married in November 1824. Their early days of marriage were not full of intense discussions of Christianity, but when Christian friends and Ministers came to visit the spiritual discussions, which involved close examination of the Scriptures, ensured that the struggles of Michael Alexander continued. Eventually he confided in a fellow Rabbi, but it only produced an explosion and threw the whole Jewish community of Plymouth into ferment. The Chief Rabbi in London was drawn in and wrote to Alexander begging him to go before the Ark in the Synagogue and curse the God of the Christians. Eventually Alexander was suspended from his position.His conversion was not a dramatic Damascus Road experience. There was nothing sudden, emotional or unbalanced in his conversion, but rather through a slow and painstaking study of the Scriptures, listening to sermons and seeking insight from others he came to the unshakeable conviction that Jesus was the Son of God, Israel's Messiah and Redeemer. From that conviction he never wavered. He was baptised in June 1825 at a service attended by very many in Plymouth, for not only were adult baptisms relatively rare in the Church of England then, but even rarer was the baptism of a Rabbi.His wife suffered greatly through all this, but the demeanour of her husband compared to his opponents, and her own searching of the Scriptures led her to put her trust in Messiah Jesus shortly afterwards and she was baptised five months later.After a time of Christian work and study in Ireland he was ordained and then joined the Church's Ministry to the Jews in 1827, working in Posen, Danzig and Warsaw before returning in 1830 to work in London. During that time he visited his hometown in Poland and was able to visit some of his family under cover of darkness, but the hostility against him in the town was so great that he had to withdraw. In London he regularly preached to large numbers of Jews who came to his After-Meetings and a number came to faith. In 1832 he accepted the post of Professor of Hebrew and Rabbinical Literature at King's College London, during which time he undertook a complete revision of the Hebrew New Testament and also the Hebrew version of the Prayer Book.However, what Michael Alexander considered the high point of his ministry, and the greatest privilege Christ bestowed upon him, was about to unfold. For some years the Anglican Church had wanted to establish a Church in Jerusalem, but there was much opposition to such a plan. By 1839 building work had begun, but the post of Bishop had yet to be decided. Alexander McCaul was offered the post but he refused, feeling that the most suitable man for Bishop of Jerusalem would be a Hebrew Christian. Michael Solomon Alexander was who he had in mind, and there was no hesitation in appointing him. In early 1842 he and his family arrived in Jerusalem.It is difficult for us today to imagine conditions in Jerusalem then. It was a neglected backwater with little security from diplomatic representation, little in the way of home comforts and it was a struggle to maintain a very basic standard of living. To establish a Church and a Mission work in such an environment was a Herculean task, and this was to take its toll on the new Bishop. The building of a hospital, clinic and Church premises was a major ongoing work, the fruitfulness of which only appeared after Michael Solomon Alexander's times.Despite the difficulties and opposition the work bore immediate fruit and by the end of his first year eight Jews had been baptised. A School for training of Hebrew Christian missionaries was established and a Bible Depot was opened. The Jews began to realise that the mission was a menace to their religion and matters came to a head when three rabbis, Abraham, Benjamin and Eliezer placed themselves under instruction for baptism. A report spread through the country that fourteen rabbis of Jerusalem had become Christians and a deputation was sent from the Jews of Tiberias to enquire into the truth of the report. Those Jews who had been friendly towards the mission withdrew in a panic and destroyed or hid the books they had received. But two out of the three rabbis were baptized soon afterwards along with two other Jewish enquirers – Isaac Paul Hirsch and Simon Peter Frankel.By 1845 Michael Solomon Alexander felt able to contemplate a period of rest and a visit to England to report on the work. It was not to be. During the journey to Suez he felt unwell, went to rest early but unexpectedly passed away in the night. It appears that his whole system was worn down and diseased by his labours and the conditions in which he had worked. Michael Solomon Alexander has joined those Israelites who entered the true rest in their Messiah and who will return with Him when He appears in glory, but his testimony still speaks to Jewish people who hear it, and the work that he established continues to bear fruit in Jerusalem to this day, bearing witness to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus the Messiah. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit awolinsky.substack.com

I can't remember enjoying a story more than Peter Marshall's Mother Leakey and the Bishop. The way Peter tells the story is absolutely brilliant with walk on parts from some very famous characters.  At heart though it is a ghost story and the story of how an Anglican Bishop came to be hanged for the crime of sodomy in Dublin in the winter of 1640. Peter is one of the leading historians of the Reformation and won the Woolfson prize for his book Heretics and Believers.  And as I say in the introduction to the podcast the story he has uncovered here is 'an absolute banger!'

The horrendous chemical attack on a woman and two children by Abdul Ezedi, an Afghan received into Christianity by Baptists in Jarrow, has reopened debate about the authenticity of the claims of some people who seek asylum on the grounds of religious conversion. Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali, the former Anglican Bishop of Rochester who became a Catholic in 2021, discusses some of the contemporary problems with the system with Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 71st episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. They also reflect on the Judaeo-Christian tradition of “welcoming and loving the stranger” and the theology that underpins it, and how such biblical injunctions should be interpreted in an age of the mass movements of populations.

Emily Buchanan presents the final edition of Radio 4's Sunday programme of 2023, and brings together a panel of guests from different faiths to discuss the stand out events of the last year and also look forward to the issues and stories they expect everyone will be talking about in 2024.New figures from the charity Shelter indicate a sharp rise in homelessness. More than 300,000 people are thought to have spent this festive season without a proper home. We speak to the Anglican Bishop of Manchester, Dr David Walker, who regards this as a moral scandal. In recent days Russia has intensified its attacks across Ukraine, in a significant escalation of the war. We return to Zhanna Bezpiatchuk, a reporter with the BBC Ukraine Service, who was one of the first people we spoke to after Russia's full scale invasion in February 2022. She reflects on nearly two years of conflict, how it's affected her life and the importance, during wartime, of her personal faith. A spontaneous memorial garden has sprung up close to the Angel of the North sculpture in Gateshead. People have been leaving notes and trinkets in memory of friends and family who have died. We hear from Professor Anne Whitehead who's been documenting the development of this new "shrine". She reflects on how the sculpture has taken on a new and spiritual dimension. Producers: Jonathan Hallewell and Rajeev Gupta Editor: Tim Pemberton

John Roundhill is a keen park runner, a husband and father of two adult children and is an Anglican Bishop responsible for 49 parishes in South Brisbane. John and I have a chat walking the Mansfield parkrun and cover everything from his amazing life story to puppy poo pickup and prayer.

#LiberalismInQuestion #CIS #libertarian #liberty Watch this episode here David Hart is the Online Library director at the Liberty Fund and academic editor of the Collected Works of Frédéric Bastiat. Dr. Hart is an historian and a libertarian with interests in the history of the classical liberal tradition (especially the French), war and culture, libertarian class theory, and film. He has a PhD from King's College, Cambridge, a masters from Stanford University, and a BA Honours degree from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. He taught in the Department of History at the University of Adelaide in South Australia for 15 years.   Are you looking for sound, thought-provoking conversations on current affairs, politics, and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective? If yes, you are in the right place. Liberalism in Question engages some of our society's most prominent researchers, political figures, and free speech advocates --finding out their views on the state of Classical Liberalism.   About the host: The Right Reverend Robert Forsyth was the Anglican Bishop of South Sydney, a region of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, from 2000 to 2015. Before this he was the rector of St. Barnabas, Broadway and chaplain to the University of Sydney. Robert gave the 2001 Acton Lecture Dangerous Protections: How some ways of protecting the freedom of religion may actually diminish religious freedom and was awarded the Alan McGregor Fellowship at Consilium in 2010. Robert has been extensively involved in the areas of religious freedom and public policy.

Watch this episode here Andrew Blyth was manager of the John Howard Prime Ministerial Library and Exhibition located at Old Parliament House, 2016-2023. He was chief of staff and a senior adviser in the Howard Government. He lectures in ideals and power to cadets and midshipmen at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy and is undertaking a doctorate in public leadership at UNSW Canberra. He also hosts a podcast series, Advancing AUKUS for the Security & Defence PLuS initiative of UNSW, King's College London and Arizona State University. Are you looking for sound, thought-provoking conversations on current affairs, politics, and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective? If yes, you are in the right place. Liberalism in Question engages some of our society's most prominent researchers, political figures, and free speech advocates --finding out their views on the state of Classical Liberalism. About the host: The Right Reverend Robert Forsyth was the Anglican Bishop of South Sydney, a region of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, from 2000 to 2015. Before this he was the rector of St. Barnabas, Broadway and chaplain to the University of Sydney. Robert gave the 2001 Acton Lecture Dangerous Protections: How some ways of protecting the freedom of religion may actually diminish religious freedom and was awarded the Alan McGregor Fellowship at Consilium in 2010. Robert has been extensively involved in the areas of religious freedom and public policy.

This episode is unique and different in every kind of way. We are in Florida for several events which we produced into several short episodes. The occasion marked the appreciation for The Rev. Bishop Lipton McKenzie who was celebrating 35 years in ministry. We had a chance to have members of the NeoLiberal Family share a rendition in music by Lisa, Tiasia, Ricardo and Renaldo McKenzie, which we captured and included on this episode. I also met up with The Bishop, my uncle and a General Overseer of the National Church of God in Florida. He was also the President of The McKenzie Financial Inc and the current Family Patriarch. Co-Host on the show is my twin brother Ricardo McKenzie who had a chance to announce a new series/podcast: The Family Podcast where The NeoLiberal Round will feature families so as to develop connection and promote family and community which a family member Brittany commented was united only at sad occasions such as funerals. We were in Florida to do a new podcast episode on What's it Like Living in Florida, but also to celebrate the life of a young cousin, Sasha, who had just passed away due to some complications. This is part 1 of a three part series which will culminate with an Anglican Bishop whom we met up while travelling on Spirit Airlines to Atlantic City on Sunday. The conversation was deep as we talked about Haiti and the crisis there. Subscribe, share and support us on any stream! Donate to us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support. Visit us at YouTube: https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzie The NeoLiberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie is a production of The NeoLiberal Corporation, serving the world today to solve tomorrow's challenges by making popular what was the monopoly! Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com, https://renaldocmckenzie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneoliberal/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneoliberal/support

The recent news of the violence and murder of thousands of people in Palestine and Israel has sent shockwaves around the world. In the midst of conflict lies confusion and finger-pointing. In this very special episode of For People, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Archbishop Hosam E. Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. His jurisdiction covers Palestine, Israel, The Westbank, and other territories and states. They discuss the current conflict and preserving the dignity of every person - that in this time of war peacebuilding across the table must be the response. They delve into the crucial role the church plays in fostering a lasting, just solution for both Israelis and Palestinians, even in an environment characterized by tension and mistrust. Listen in for the full conversation.Give to The Diocese of Jerusalem here.The Most Reverend Hosam Elias Naoum was consecrated as Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem in June, 2020, and he was installed as Diocesan and the 15th Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem on May 13, 2021. He was born in Haifa in 1974 and grew up in Shefa'amr in Galilee. Married to his wife Rafa, they have a son and two daughters: Wadie, Laurice, and Krista.As Diocesan Bishop, Archbishop Hosam is the Chief Pastor of the 28 parishes spread through the five political regions of Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. As Bishop, he is also Chairman of the Board of each of more than thirty institutions of education and healthcare spread throughout the five countries of the Diocese, including Gaza. The diocesan schools, hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation and vocational training centers provide the best possible services while reaching out to assist those who cannot afford to pay for services and strengthening the Christian presence in this region.In a multicultural, multi-faith, multi-ethnic diocese spread across five countries, Archbishop Naoum is a strong advocate for peace and reconciliation. A significant member of many ecumenical and interfaith organizations, he works with the Archbishop of Canterbury on Anglican and interfaith issues. One of the thirteen recognized Heads of Churches in Israel, Archbishop Naoum faithfully encourages leaders of the Churches to make every effort to strengthen the Christian presence as a moderate and mediating Body in a region torn by anxiety and unrest.In May of 2023, Archbishop Hosam also became the Primate over the entire Province of Jerusalem & the Middle East, which includes not only the Diocese of Jerusalem, but also the Diocese of Cyprus & the Gulf and the Diocese of Iran. In January of that same year, he was also elected as Vice Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council at the ACC-18 Meeting in Ghana, a representative body that serves as one of the uniting Instruments of the Worldwide Anglican Communion.Support the show

There's plenty of water to go under the bridge before a call's made on the future of Christchurch's cardboard cathedral.   The Anglican Diocese has made the decision to pull together a working group to discuss options for its future use.  They say the cathedral will be safe from being sold for at least four years.  Anglican Bishop of Christchurch Peter Carrell told Mike Hosking they won't be solely focused on the building.  “We'll be also focused on what is our best inner-city ministry in Christchurch. We used to have three parishes plus the cathedral – we're now down to one parish plus the cathedral and that's some food for thought.”  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezekiel Hopkins was an Anglican Bishop at the end of the 17th century who worked in Ireland during a contentious era. His sermon was preached at the funeral of a dear congregant. Special thanks to Nathan Pabarcus is a Youth Minister from Cabool Christian Church in Southern Missouri. He graduated with his Masters in Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Nathan enjoys spending his time with his wife and three kids, playing disc golf, & talking Church History. Most importantly, he loves Jesus.Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bishop Todd Hunter is an Anglican Bishop in Tennessee and author of What Jesus Intended: Finding Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion (IVP, 2023). He argues that, despite the troubles of the world and the messes we make, we should embrace Jesus's invitation to follow him and live in his friendship and in his Kingdom right now. The goal is “being the cooperative friend of Jesus, seeking to live a life of constant creative goodness, for the sake of others, through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Bishop Hunter's webpage on the Churches for the Sake of Others website. Bishop Hunter's new book: What Jesus Intended (IVP Press, 2023), including an excerpt. Mike Angell, article: “The Accidental Anglican: Bishop Todd Hunter” (July 15, 2017) Philip Kosloski, article: “Main differences between Anglicanism and Catholicism.” Aleteia (May 11, 2023) Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Bishop Todd Hunter is an Anglican Bishop in Tennessee and author of What Jesus Intended: Finding Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion (IVP, 2023). He argues that, despite the troubles of the world and the messes we make, we should embrace Jesus's invitation to follow him and live in his friendship and in his Kingdom right now. The goal is “being the cooperative friend of Jesus, seeking to live a life of constant creative goodness, for the sake of others, through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Bishop Hunter's webpage on the Churches for the Sake of Others website. Bishop Hunter's new book: What Jesus Intended (IVP Press, 2023), including an excerpt. Mike Angell, article: “The Accidental Anglican: Bishop Todd Hunter” (July 15, 2017) Philip Kosloski, article: “Main differences between Anglicanism and Catholicism.” Aleteia (May 11, 2023) Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bishop Todd Hunter is an Anglican Bishop in Tennessee and author of What Jesus Intended: Finding Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion (IVP, 2023). He argues that, despite the troubles of the world and the messes we make, we should embrace Jesus's invitation to follow him and live in his friendship and in his Kingdom right now. The goal is “being the cooperative friend of Jesus, seeking to live a life of constant creative goodness, for the sake of others, through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Bishop Hunter's webpage on the Churches for the Sake of Others website. Bishop Hunter's new book: What Jesus Intended (IVP Press, 2023), including an excerpt. Mike Angell, article: “The Accidental Anglican: Bishop Todd Hunter” (July 15, 2017) Philip Kosloski, article: “Main differences between Anglicanism and Catholicism.” Aleteia (May 11, 2023) Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Protests have broken out in parts of southern Nigeria and there are reports of two commercial banks being set on fire, as anger mounts over the scarcity of cash. The furore has been caused by the central bank's decision to scrap old banknotes and to replace them with new ones that are not widely available. Hundreds of followers of the main Christian Orthodox Church in Ethiopia have been arrested in recent days following tensions with the authorities, we hear from the head of the church's legal team. We speak to the young Ghanaian priest who has been elected as the next Anglican Bishop of Gambia. And we hear from the Kenyan senator and advocate of free sanitary pads for girls, who was ejected from parliament for having what seemed to be a period stain on her trousers.

In the first Merely Catholic podcast for 2023, Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined by Monsignor Andrew Burnham to discuss one particular aspect of the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI, who died on New Year's Eve at the age of 95. In this 31st episode, the former Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet pays tribute to the late Pontiff for establishing the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, an act which allowed the corporate reception of entire Anglican communities and permitted them also to bring with them much of the beauty of their liturgical patrimony. Monsignor Burnham, one of five bishops who in 2010 resigned to join the ordinariate, reflects on what he now believes was miracle of creative ecumenism, an act of healing at the hands, and from the heart, of a deeply generous pope.

Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali, the former Anglican Bishop of Rochester who became a Catholic in 2021, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 29th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. Now a member of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, Monsignor Nazir-Ali sets out his views of synodality and he answers some of the criticisms aimed at him by a minority of Catholic activists whose views about the 2021-2024 Synodal Process is somewhat different. The pair also discuss the role and primacy of conscience and Monsignor Nazir-Ali reveals what he most likes about his newly-adopted spiritual home.

As the Anglican Bishop of Oxford, Steven Croft, makes the case for the Church of England allowing same-sex marriage, Father Dwight Longenecker, the acclaimed U.S. author and speaker, talks to Dr Gavin Ashenden about what is understood by marriage in the Catholic Church. This 26th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, includes a searing sociological, philosophical and theological analysis of the problems inherent in trying to redefine an ancient institution and one which in the Catholic Church has been elevated to the status of a sacrament. Their conclusions are stark and unambiguous and include the warning of the emergence of a “counterfeit faith”, even within the Catholic Church, which is intended to replace the Apostolic faith with something rather different.

INTRO Good morning church family. As Jason said, my name is JP Denham and I normally have the joy of serving back there on the drums. Thank you to the elder team for their prayers and support. It is quite different back there where I can hide under a pair of big headphones. But I'm really thankful to serve in this way this morning and I'll be our guide as we continue through the book of James. OVERVIEW of the book of James As we get started, I'd like to begin by zooming out for a few minutes and taking a broad look at where we are in this book and where we have ventured thus far. This book, perhaps more than any other book in the New Testament, resembles the book of Proverbs. In some ways it is the NT counterpart to Proverbs, in that it seems to hop from one topic to another to some degree without always a direct connection or flow of thought. The book of James was written to Christian Jews that had been scattered abroad and the book addresses many issues that were of particular importance to them, and now also to us. It was written very much like the wisdom literature of the OT and covers many different topics including things like patience in trials, wisdom, faith, discussion of the rich & poor, obedience to God, and as we'll cover today, guidance on how we think, speak, and act. And so as we proceed in James, we'll also spend a significant portion today in the book of Proverbs, which will provide a deeper clarity of what the Lord has to say to us through James. Furthermore, James references Jesus' sermon on the mount many times. And in this way, much of what is written here should be read through the lens of Jesus' great sermon. As you may recall, Jesus touched on many different aspects of the life of a Christian, ultimately providing us guidance in the process of sanctification, becoming more and more like Him. RECAP Sanctification, this process of being shaped into HIS image, can be uncomfortable as we have been learning through this series. It has been described even as “surgery” for our hearts. The Lord continues to lovingly reshape our hearts and minds to make us more like Himself. Let's briefly review the last couple weeks. Two weeks ago Jason spoke about theological “slow motion”, seeing in slow motion how sin can manifest in us over time. Recall that this process of sin involves several steps: 1. Invitation - we are invited to question God's claims and promises to us 2. Deception - this is the “hook”. Satan does not fish with bare hooks, but disguises them in things that look appealing 3. Incubation - this is where sin grows in our minds. The seed of deception can having growing power in our minds as it lingers 4. Conception - This is where lies that have been incubating give birth to sin And last week in James 1:17-18 we learned that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above”. Let's be reminded and not deceived - God is good ALWAYS. There is no variation or shadow due to change. And thus, all His gifts to us are GOOD, but they are only reflections of the giver. Likewise, trials direct our eyes BACK to the source of all good- the Lord! Lets remember the instructions we received earlier: James 1:2 ~ Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. AND James 1:12 ~ Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Ultimately, these passages are given to us as proof of His goodness, and as God's loving instructions and guidance in becoming more like His Son Jesus. This process of sanctification is a call to TRUE freedom. PRAY Now we come to this next section of James, we're going to be focusing on verses 19 and 20. As we begin, let's go to the Lord in prayer. Father, thank you for this time we have together this morning to worship you and to read and understand the words that you have given us in James. As we move forward in these passages, I ask that you provide us with a clear understanding of this section. Please speak through me this morning and help me to glorify You. For anyone here today that does not yet know You, I ask that You would reveal Yourself to them through these words You've given us. And for those here that know You as their Lord and Savior, would you please continue to refine us, shaping our character to be more and more like Jesus, for your purposes and your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen OVERVIEW of James 1:19-20 Let's read verses 19 and 20 together this morning. They should be up on the screen. "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." This verse gives us some instructions, but even more than that, we're receiving a warning against several dangers here. Why quick to listen? Why slow to speak and slow to anger? What is at stake here? And what or who are we to be quickly listening to, and likewise to whom are we to be slow to speak? At first glance, it may seem to us that this references our relationships with other people, and that is true, but not the whole picture. There is more to this than simply improving our communication with other people. This is also, and even more importantly, about humility and our submission to God. These verses ultimately instruct our posture before God and others. As we look at this section today, we're going to examine how these instructions direct us both in our relationships with other people, and also with God. BREAKDOWN of JAMES 1:19-20 GET THIS Let's break this passage down and examine it in its parts. James begins by calling the readers to “understand this”, that is GET THIS! He's emphasizing what is to come by saying to everyone “pay close attention to this next part!”. And he draws them by his greeting. “My beloved brothers” - this is a reference to dearly loved, fellow brothers & sisters adopted in this family of God. James begins by warmly asking his readers to pay close attention to what is to come. This is James, the brother of Jesus, who came to believe in Jesus only AFTER His resurrection, now a pillar in the early church, calling us to pay close attention to what comes next. QUICK TO LISTEN James says “let every person be quick to hear”. Other translations say “quick to listen”. What does it mean to hear or listen? At face value it may seem clear, but under the surface this is more than just talking about the speed of sound, or even our willingness to literally HEAR. The Greek word used in this case is the word akouō (ah-KOO-oh). This word means to hear, to comprehend, to understand, and to OBEY. So with whom are we to be quick to listen, understand, or obey? Interpersonally, we must LISTEN to others in order to understand. An Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw, once said, “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place”. How often do we determine to REALLY listen to others? Proverbs 19:20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. We are clearly being led to both invite wise instruction into our lives, and also to really listen and understand. But there is more here. This instruction to be quick to listen emphasizes the need for submission to the Lord. We are not just told HEAR Him, but to obey. To illustrate this idea, think about a parent and child. When we tell our children to listen, what we are really telling them is we are instructing them to obey. We're not simply instructing them to HEAR what we're saying, but to then follow through in obedience. Take a look at the following video which helps to illustrate this idea. My 3 year old must argue and debate everything! This cute kid did not want to listen. The Bible says a great deal about LISTENING to God's voice, but listening isn't just HEARING, it is obeying. To hear is to obey. In a few verses ahead in verse 22, James explains: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves”. And, even more importantly, Jesus instructs us several times on the importance of not just hearing but DOING. Luke 8:21 - 'But he answered them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” ‘ He's making it clear that those who He recognizes as His family are those who are submitted to God's Lordship. And in Luke 11:28 '(Jesus) said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” ' We are promised a BLESSING here, that when we hear and obey, we will receive His blessing. What blessing are we talking about? In Luke 6 Jesus describes this blessing. Luke 6:47-48 'Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. ' Jesus makes it clear that this blessing that comes from listening and doing is that of having a firm foundation, in Him, that cannot be shaken. So we can see that hearing and doing/obeying are two sides of the same coin. It is made clear in scripture that to hear and obey are really one and the same in God's mind. SLOW TO SPEAK This passage says “be slow to speak”. What does it mean to be slow to speak? Simply put, if you're talking you aren't listening. It's about a balance. Which practice tips the scale, is it speaking or is listening? How many in this room have ever been in a conversation during which you know the other person isn't really listening to you? Rather than a back and forth exchange of ideas, you can SEE the wheels turning behind the eyes or body language of the other, showing you that what's really happening is that the person is formulating THEIR next idea. The other is waiting for JUST a long enough pause to get started again. In a conversation like this, if you were to ask the other person to summarize what was said, often they'd be unable to do so. Think of the path of communication like a pipeline. Whatever is flowing through that pipe can only go in one direction at a time. The direction of the flow ideas may switch back and forth, but cannot go both directions simultaneously. This is a picture of what we see in these instructions. Let's again look at what some of the wisdom literature of the OT has to say about this: Ecclesiastes 5:2 ' Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few. ' The greater emphasis of being slow to speak is really about having reverence before our God and King. Can we picture standing before a king? Not only would you wait to be spoken to, but your words would be few and carefully measured. These instructions continue in warning us to avoid sin in this: Proverbs 10:19 ' When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. ' Proverbs 13:3 ' Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. ' We must put a gate on our speech in the timing, thought, and volume of speech. We should not only be slow to speak, but we should be careful to avoid wordiness, and we should not allow any speech that is uttered carelessly to escape our lips. SLOW TO ANGER Moving along in the verse, James instructs “Let every person be slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God”. It is important to note here that not all anger is sinful. Paul wrote of this in Ephesians 4:26 “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger”. So there is a clear distinction. There IS such a thing as “righteous anger”. But in contrast, the anger that is being referred to here is unrighteous anger. Righteous anger is anger over things that oppose God, like evil, idolatry, and sin. It is to be GRIEVED by these things. But in contrast, unrighteous anger is typically rooted in feeling an attack on our own pride. Let's remember once again that this letter has been primarily written to the Jewish Christians of that time. A lack of self-controlled disposition in the form of “religious zeal” was unfortunately a trait of some of these Christians, who carried this tradition perhaps from the zeal of the religious elite, the pharisees. This is what we call misplaced zeal. What is zeal? Zeal is a great energy or enthusiasm for things. And religious zeal, a passion and enthusiasm for God, is wonderful. But I believe what James is getting at here is a wrath of anger that is thinly cloaked as religious zeal. This type of anger gets disguised, and does not glorify God or produce righteousness. Instead, in its worst forms it can manifest in things like persecution, hypocrisy, and violence. James gives us warnings here that echo the primary focus of Jesus' teaching in the sermon on the mount when Jesus referred to sins of the heart and mind. I want us to remain here in this section together for a few minutes. Think to yourself, what is this anger we're referring to? Anger is an emotion, yes. Just like things like happiness, sadness, anxiety, it is something we can experience. But it is more than that. Unchecked, anger becomes a FRAMEWORK from which we are led further into sin. It is that “hook” that we learned about - an enticing lure into a mindset which only leads to brokenness, pain, or destruction. We see a great example of this in Genesis when Cain becomes angry with his brother Abel, and with God. Both brothers offer sacrifices. Abel's offering to the Lord was accepted but Cain's was not. And what happened? Let's read in Genesis 4: 'In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.” ' Genesis 4:3-7 Sin crouches at the door. Like a lion in the grass, and you don't even see it, but its desire is to CONSUME you. JC RYLE was an Anglican Bishop in England, and prolific writer in the 1800's. He wrote - “Of all the feelings that man's heart experiences, there is none perhaps which so soon runs into sin as the feeling of anger. There is none which once excited seems less under control. There is none which leads on to so much evil. The length to which ill-temper, irritability, and passion, will carry even godly men, all must know. We may rest assured that there is no human feeling which needs so much cautious guarding as this. A sinless wrath is a very rare thing. The wrath of man is seldom for the glory of God.” Proverbs 14:29 says “Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly”. Later in chapter 16 we're told that control of our anger actually demonstrates great strength. Proverbs 16:32 “Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” How often have you seen anger used as a form of control? And yet we're being told here instead, that control of our anger is true strength. When we are quick to anger we are engaging in an act of worship. Yet it is not God we're worshiping, but the idols of comfort, riches, power, control, selfish desires, etc. Church, this is a universal problem. I stand here as a person who struggles with this, and I know you do too. How often have we justified various forms of anger? It was justified because it was true. But was it spoken in love? You see, anger begets more anger. But in Proverbs 15:1 -- “A soft word turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” If this stings a bit, you're not alone. In Galatians 5 we see anger listed among many other sins including things you might imagine as “much worse”, such as idolatry, sorcery, or sexual immorality. This is an example of what it means to walk in the flesh. But instead, as the passage goes on to say, those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. And we instead would walk in the Spirit, experiencing the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. APPLICATION Church, we are called to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. What are we talking about here? This is about allowing the Holy Spirit to replace OUR perspective with His. Our thoughts for HIS thoughts. Our understanding for HIS. So I want to pose a question to us today. What is the framework from which we think or think, speak, and act? In what do we trust? Is the framework simply our own thoughts? When we are quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, we are submitting ourselves to the thoughts of God and adopting a POSTURE of humility before Him. Proverbs 3:5-7 ' Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. ELIJAH I want to begin to wrap up by summarizing part of the story of Elijah found in the book of 1 Kings in the OT. Elijah was a prophet who had boldly confronted the worship of idols in Israel, all sanctioned by the poor leadership of King Ahab and his sinister wife Jezebel. In 1 Kings 18: 21 “Elijah came near to all the people and said ‘how long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, then follow him'. What proceeds is this ultimate fire sacrifice showdown, which is a great example of faith to us. Elijah proposes that both he and the prophets each set up a sacrifice to their respective god, and pray for an answer by fire. In short, the prophets of Baal hear no answer. And yet after dousing his own sacrifice with tons of water, the LORD answers Elijah and consumes the entire thing, even consuming all the rocks and water, the altar, and everything. These prophets of Baal are executed for their treachery, and Elijah goes up on the mountain to pray and ask the Lord to end the drought and famine, according to His promise. Elijah went up to the top of Mount Carmel to pray. And scripture tells us he bowed his head down and put his face between his knees. And he told his servant to look toward the sea. So he went up and looked, but said there was nothing. At that point, Elijah could have panicked, he could have doubted God, or could have been angry. But he waited. In his posture, he LISTENED. He sent the servant back seven times to look again, until the rain did in fact come. Elijah didn't trust in his own senses in that moment, but submitted to God's promise - even over the interpretation of the physical reality. This is about us taking ALL of our own thoughts, perspectives, desires, and the very fabric of our beings, our identities, and submitting them to the Lord, so that HE can reshape us in HIS image, sanctifying us, according to His love and His purposes. QUESTION & CLOSING As we close this morning, I want to pose the question to us all: have we instead been slow to listen, quick to speak, and quick to anger? Have you seen the destructive force of anger in your own speech, or have you been pierced by it? What do we do with our anger? Do we turn it on our families or friends? Do we turn it towards our enemies? Do we turn it towards ourselves in sin and shame? Do we turn it on God? We must remember that the Lord Jesus is our example in this kind of humility1 s our high example, demonstrating what this looks like through his life, ministry, persecution, crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection. Submission of our listening/obedience, speech, and disposition to the Lord is what our God uses to bring us into an ever more complete reliance on Him. CLOSING PRAYER Lord, thank you for Your word and your wisdom. God, we ask that you would guide us and humble us, showing us how to be quick to listen and obey You, and teaching us to control our speech and our anger. And where we have used anger to wound, or we have been wounded, I pray that You would lead us to repentance, and bring restoration and healing. Help us to not walk in the flesh by our own power, but instead to walk in the Spirit. We thank you for your love and kindness, and we worship You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

On today's program, when the economy falters, we often see financial fraud emerge.  Today we have a couple of stories about financial fraud, and some advice about what you can do to prevent elder fraud.  Also on today's program:  An Anglican bishop is returning from a voluntary leave of absence in the aftermath of a sex abuse and spiritual abuse scandal, and not everyone is happy about his return. We begin today with the resolution of a two-year long dispute.  On Monday (October 24), a Scottish court ruled in favor of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in a lawsuit against Scottish Event Campus Limited, which canceled an evangelistic event at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow featuring Franklin Graham in 2020 on the grounds of Graham's stated beliefs about human sexuality and Islam. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Rod Pitzer, Yonat Shimron, Anne Stych, Shannon Cuthrell, Bob Smietana, Jessica Eturralde, Kim Roberts, and Dale Chamberlain. Special thanks to Church Leaders dot com for providing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

You know...I believe that life is a journey.  I think you are going to enjoy the journey that my guest today had.  He is The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin Meier, PHD and he is a Trauma Informed and Resilience Building Therapist, Professor, Denominational Director of Church Planting and Anglican Bishop.  Bishop Meier's church and dioceses are fully open and affirming but as you will hear, he himself was not always so.  Now, he works tirelessly to provide that safe space and spiritual direction to those within his church and without.  You will love his spirit, his insight, and his heart for service.  So, grab that cup of coffee, have a seat at my table, and let's chat with Dr. Justin Meier.To connect with Bishop Dr. Meier:www.rethinkfaith.orgwww.adoew.orgwww.Faithfulmindfulness.comJustin.Patrick.Meier@gmail.comTo connect with me on Instagram, visit here.Join my Patreon group and Support the show with just a $5 monthly gift.Free Support Group (LGBTQ+):  Christian Rainbow Group  Free: Interpret and Apply Scripture like a Scholar (Top of Landing Page)To visit my website and learn more or to get all my freebies, visit here.Jumpstart Your Healing 1-on-1 Coaching Coming Out 1-on-1 CoachingBisexual Relationship Coaching (Couple)Boundary Setting 101:1-on-1 Coaching.Visit www.jkeithbrown.com and look at the top of the landing page to grab your FREE copy of this .pdf worksheet. Then, simply go through the steps and you will be better interpreting Scripture immediately. If you need more help, consider joining one of my Rainbow Champions group coaching journey. I think we all suffer stress in the crazy days. I wanted to offer you a FREE copy of my Create Your Calm guided meditation. Just click HERE to grab your copy.

The most startling claim of Christianity is that Jesus rose from the dead after being brutally executed on a Roman cross two thousand years ago. Could it possibly be true? And if it were, what difference could it make to us today? Dr. N.T. Wright, a leading New Testament Scholar and retired Anglican Bishop, joins Charles Morris for a special Easter episode of the Great Stories podcast. In this conversation about the historical resurrection of Christ, you'll hear one of the best explanations for why we can be certain Jesus really rose from the dead and why that matters today. This interview originally aired on the Great Stories Podcast on March 31, 2021. Find out more about N.T. Wright's Resurrection DVD at haventoday.org.

In our final podcast episode of our special Lenten series, we're considering the meaning of the good news view through the lens of scripture, with an emphasis on Christ, passion and triumph.  Reading Scripture with New EyesTo help us explore the spiritual discipline of reading scripture, we're returning to an evening conversation we hosted back in 2016 with Anglican Bishop, and New Testament scholar, N.T. Wright.Since the very earliest days of the Christian Church, the reading of scripture has been foundational for Christian formation. Rather than prescribe a particular methodology of Bible reading this week, our invitation is simply to join us in reading each of the four gospel accounts of Jesus' last days, but to do so with a refreshed understanding of what Jesus meant when he spoke of the “good news.”On Earth as it is in HeavenAs N.T. Wright makes clear, Jesus' good news wasn't about giving advice, or founding a new religion, or even where a soul goes when the body dies. Jesus was inviting his hearers into a new way of understanding Israel's ancient story and the cosmic significance of its sudden fulfillment. It's our hope that this conversation will help you read slowly, thoughtfully, and to consider and savor aspects of this good news that you may have missed before. Thank you for journeying with us through Lent, and we wish you a very happy Easter. Learn more about N.T. Wright. Watch The Good News and the Good Life, with N.T. Wright and Richard Hayes. Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Who is this Man? by John Ortberg Related Trinity Forum Readings:Devotions by John Donne and paraphrased by Philip YanceyThe Confessions of St. Augustine by Augustine of Hippo, Introduced by James K.A. SmithPilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie DillardPilgrim's Progress by John BunyanGod's Grandeur: The Poems of Gerard Manley HopkinsA Spiritual Pilgrimage by Malcolm Muggeridge Related Conversations:Liturgy of the Ordinary in Extraordinary Times with Tish Harrison WarrenCaring for Words in a Culture of Lies with Marilyn McEntyreInvitation to Solitude and Silence with Ruth Haley BartonOn the Road with Saint Augustine with James K.A. Smith and Elizabeth BruenigThe Habit Podcast, Episode 26: Tish Harrison Warren with Doug McKelveyThe Spiritual Practice of Remembering with Margaret Bendroth To listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org, and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, visit ttf.org/join. Special thanks to Ned Bustard for the artwork and Andrew Peterson for the music.

This week we have former Anglican Bishop of Rochester, who came to the fullness of truth in the Catholic faith, now the Rev. Fr Nazir Ali. He is now a priest in the Ordinariate created by pope Benedict XVI in 2011 and currently teaches at Oxford University, and is president of OXTRAD and continues to contribute towards unity. He has a profound story of how he once was working as Anglican Bishop to help Catholics and Anglicans reach unity, which facilitated his conviction to cross the tiber himself. This is an episode not to be missed and a rich story which will leave you amazed.   -- SUBSCRIBE to our weekly Alert and Newsletter: www.thecatholictoolboxshow.com Get your copy of "The Art of Practical Catholicism" by George Manassa: store.parousiamedia.com/the-art-of-practical-catholicism-your-faith-guide-george-manassa-paperback/  Make your purchase at our online store:  spreadshirt.com/the-catholic-toolbox/ Book George Manassa to speak at your parish or event now: www.parousiamedia.com/george-manassa/    - Platforms: Television Host - TV Maria: tvmaria.ph  Radio Host - Voice of Charity Australia (1701AM):  www.voc.org.au    ONLINE Radio Host - Cradio Online Radio: www.cradio.org.au    Partner - Parousia Media: www.parousiamedia.com Men's Podcast  - The Rite of Manhood Podcast: theriteofmanhood.com  Partner - EWTN Asia Pacific www.ewtnasiapacific.com Guest Link: https://www.michaelnazirali.com/    -   DISCLAIMER   This Episode does not count as Medical, Psychological or professional advice. All the contents within the parameters of this episode are simply the personal views of the host and guest(s) and any personal advice reflected should always be verified by your relevant professional. In no way is this a substitute for seeking any professional advice and we urge that you seek relevant professional attention at any stage. Please seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website. If you are experiencing issues please call  000 OR if you need assistance call  13 11 14 within Australia  

(Just kidding. We thought our guest list this week sounded a bit like the start of a joke... but it was pretty awesome.) Julia & Eric interview Bishop Todd Hunter - former President of Alpha USA, former National Director of Vineyard USA, and current Bishop in the Anglican Church. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Todd Hunter is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, founder of The Telos Collective, and founder of the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace. He is also the author of lots of books, his most recent being and Deep Peace... which is available at the Vineyard Columbus bookstore at bookstore.vineyardcolumbus.org. Learn more about Bishop Todd Hunter: toddhunter.orgFollow Bishop Todd on social media: Facebook & Instagram: bishoptoddhunterTwitter: bptoddhunter

In this episode, Edwina talks to The Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, the first female diocesan bishop in the Church of England. We talk about her role as Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons and her important work in the House of Lords, raising the need for justice system reform, particularly for women. Listen as Bishop Rachel describes her unique role, and the insights she has gained into many areas of the justice system that inform her passion for advocating for change.Follow Bishop Rachel on Twitter: @BishGloucesterRead more about the One Small Thing charity here.Twitter - @OSTCharityThis podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Company. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the Vatican continues its development towards “synodality” with a decentralized papacy, many Anglican bishops have found the culmination of their theological journey naturally ending in the other direction: a firm acceptance of the Roman Church's primacy. The conversion of Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali perhaps marks one of the most significant Anglican conversions of our generation, and he was preceded by at least three other Anglican bishops in just a few short months. What do these conversions mean for Anglicans, for the Ordinariate, and for Rome herself? Here the brothers draw upon their personal history in Anglicanism and draw out the implications of Nazir-Ali's move to full communion. (Apologies for the audio quality!—we had technical difficulties that required us to use the camera mics this time around)

The most startling claim of Christianity is that Jesus rose from the dead after being brutally executed on a Roman cross two thousand years ago. Could it possibly be true? And if it were, what difference could it make to us today? Dr. N.T. Wright, a leading New Testament Scholar and retired Anglican Bishop, joins Charles Morris for a special Easter episode of the Great Stories podcast. In this conversation about the historical resurrection of Christ, you'll hear one of the best explanations for why we can be certain Jesus really rose from the dead and why that matters today.