Yeah, we go to church, but what does that *mean*? What are we exploring in our Sunday services? What has captured our hearts? How do we live fully into our faith community?Let's do some spiritual deepening!
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An award winning podcast where Pastor Matt Shultz and Rabbi Abram Goodstein show how progressive clergy can serve their community. Each month they share their religious theologies and experiences and discover that there is more that divines us than divides us.
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A (usually) weekly program of conversation and commentary.
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This Week in Heresy is a podcast that explores the margins of progressive thought, social justice, and religion. I share the stories of those who are different, on the margins, or doing spiritual and social justice work that just doesn't get a voice in today's media. The people I interview have a different take on spirituality, humanity, religion, and sexuality. They are clergy and laity from Pagan, Christian, Judaism, and many other traditions. They are also human beings with very human sto ...
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"Kiss Me I'm Psychic Radio" began in 2010 as a small BTR show. We have come a long way since then branching out to other internet radio shows finding our home of the last 2 years on Revolution Radio.as well as right here on BTR. I Christine have changed in many ways a work in progress and have left the 'psychic readings' to encourage people to grow, discern and empower themselves through God. I will still use my gifts that god has given me to help others who find themselves in situations of ...
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#229: Mailbag: Clergy Clothes, Voting Advice, and Communion Partners
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Jady and Nick answer some listener questions: is wearing clergy attire a bad idea? Can clergy ever tell a parishioner how they should vote? What should we make of the most recent statement from the TEC Communion Partner bishops?Av Stand Firm
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#228: On This Podcast, Columbus is a Hero
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the meaning of the phrase "the least of these" in Matthew 25 before turning to the moral questions surrounding the Christian interaction with pagan cultures.Av Stand Firm
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#227: Sex, Lies, and Deconstruction: Apostasy, Mom & Dad, and Leaving the Church
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about "deconstructing" Christians, discuss whether sex is at the core of apostasy, and consider the practice of trading one set of laws for another.Av Stand Firm
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#226: Reading Between the Lines: Ortlund, Lausanne, and the Need for Clarity
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Ray Ortlund's controversial tweet about the presidential race, dig into the 2024 Lausanne Congress "Seoul Statement," and talk about the need for clear language about biblical truth.Av Stand Firm
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#225: Front Porch Fallacies: The Failure of Seeker Sensitive Churches
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After touching on the Steve Lawson revelations, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the idea of church "porches," spaces designed to woo non-Christians, and then talk about what the Sunday service is actually for.Av Stand Firm
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#224: Creed Limits: New Heresies, Shared Belief, and the Need for Church Discipline
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Matt, Jady, and Nick consider the idea that it might be time for a new creed, think about the differences between Nicea and the Reformation, and finally talk about how a healthy church is a disciplined church.Av Stand Firm
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#223: Unserious Evanjellyism: The Slipping Masks of Progressive Christianity
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Matt, Jady, and Nick review the "Confession of Evangelical Conviction" and discuss some updates about former ACNA parish Luminous Church and C4SO's plans to deal theologically with similar revisionism.Av Stand Firm
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#222: Because Harry Meets Sally: Men, Women, and Upcoming Conferences
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Jady and Nick discuss, in light of no less than four upcoming conferences, the thing everyone's apparently talking about: the differences between the sexes, their complementarity, and how the church can proclaim Good News to men and women.Av Stand Firm
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#221: All Roads Lead to Romans: Jady Koch on Romans 2
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On this vacation episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady Koch continues his class on St. Paul's epistle to the Romans with a look at chapter 2.Av Stand Firm
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#220: When in Romans: Jady Koch on Romans 1
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On this vacation episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady Koch begins a class on St. Paul's epistle to the Romans, in which he introduces the letter as well as looks at the first chapter.Av Stand Firm
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#219: And Justice For All? Nick Lannon on Biblical vs. "Social" Justice
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The Rev. Nick Lannon compares and contrasts the contemporary understanding of "social justice" against how the Bible defines and understands the term; enjoy!Av Nick Lannon
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#218: Matt Kennedy: Genesis 6 and the Perspicuity of Scripture
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#217: Weird Science: Opening Ceremonies, Vice Presidents, and Queering the Culture
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the Olympic opening ceremonies, the left's push to label JD Vance as "weird," and the Good News that can be preached to a culture in decline.Av Stand Firm
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#216: Left and Right: Cultural Christians, Negative World, and More Online Fights
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent argument between James Wood and Mike Cosper, talk about the phenomenon of prominent "cultural" Christians, and consider evangelistic strategies to the left and the right.Av Stand Firm
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Send us a text In this very special episode, Natalie sits down with (former) co-host Rev. Amanda Weatherspoon and guest Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd, former RRUUC Senior Minister. Both ministers have moved on to new positions since the recording of this conversation, and Natalie gets all the deets on their view of ministry and how their progressive spi…
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#215: Loose Planks: Republicans, Abortion, and Voting for President
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Matt and Jady discuss changes to the Republican party platform, the morality of voting, and the availability of forgiveness and redemption for those morally compromised by their participation in abortion.Av Stand Firm
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#214: Our Bodies, God’s Plan: Sexuality and the Bible
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With the hosts on vacation, the podcast reposts a lecture given by Nick Lannon on the biblical view of sex and sexuality: "Our Bodies, God's Plan: Sexuality and the Bible."Av Stand Firm
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#213: Tales from the Crypt: Hunter Retires, Communion with Rome, and More on Archbishop Wood
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about some current events in the church: Bishop Todd Hunter (C4SO) announces his retirement, news breaks about the possibility of "full communion" with Rome, and Archbishop Wood preaches at Provincial Assembly.Av Stand Firm
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#212: Stand Firm at Provincial Assembly (Day 3)
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Matt, Jady, Nick, and Kelly discuss the third day of ACNA's Provincial Assembly. They talk about Archbishop Beach's address, review a press conference featuring the Archbishop and Archbishop-elect, and survey some of the breakout sessions they attended.Av Stand Firm
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#211: Stand Firm at Provincial Assembly (Day 2)
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Matt, Jady, Nick and Anne discuss day 2 of Provincial Assembly. They talk about the sermons at Morning Prayer and the Festival Eucharist, the session on private and personal prayer, and the importance of the of the business session.Av Stand Firm
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#210: Stand Firm at Provincial Assembly (Day 1)
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Matt, Jady, Nick, and guest Kelly O'Lear record their first podcast from Provincial Assembly.Av Stand Firm
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#209: Stand Firm Reacts: Steve Wood Elected Archbishop
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Matt, Jady, and Nick react to the news that the Rt. Rev. Steve Wood, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas, has been elected third Archbishop of the ACNA.Av Stand Firm
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#208: Stakes of the Debate: Colin Smothers, the SBC, and the Future of the ACNA
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Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Colin Smothers to the podcast. They discuss the recent SBC Annual Meeting, the debate around the "Law Amendment," and why similar discussions are needed in the ACNA.Av Stand Firm
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#207: Luminous: Pride on the Fringes of ACNA
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Luminous Anglican Church, the public statements on their website, their connection to LGBTQIA+ "pride," and how such a church can exist in ACNA.Av Stand Firm
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#206: Dunk Contest: Answering Objections to Infant Baptism
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent video posted by Mike Winger arguing that infant baptism isn't biblical. They talk about New Testament baptism, the household baptism texts, and the connection between baptism and circumcision.Av Stand Firm
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#205: An Appeal to the Bishops: Women's Ordination, Scripture, and the Great Tradition
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the "Augustine Appeal," talk about the relationship of Scripture and Tradition, and consider what a way forward for the ACNA might look like.Av Stand Firm
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#204: Neither Holy Nor Roman: Harrison Butker, the Pope, and the State of Modern Catholicism
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Harrison Butker's commencement address, talk about Pope Francis' recent comments on 60 Minutes, and return again to the distinction between Christians in error and heretics.Av Stand Firm
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#203: The Witches of Eurovision: Demons, Rage Rituals, and the Return of Paganism
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the return of witchcraft and paganism to the cultural mainstream, talk about the significance of "rage rituals," and consider what fills the vacuum when Christianity is thrown over.Av Stand Firm
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#202: The Need for Creed: Heretics, the Truth, and the Importance of Boundaries
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the purpose and scope of creeds, in light of the current trend of "affirming" creedal truth while rejecting biblical doctrine. They also spent a few minutes talking about Kevin M. Young's most recent absurdity.Av Stand Firm
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#201: Christians in Public: A Conversation with Mike Sabo
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Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Mike Sabo of American Reformer to the show. They discuss his work at the journal, the need for Protestant political engagement, and the biblical mandate to live out the Christian faith in the public square.Av Stand Firm
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Episode 31: The Hamas-Israel Conflict revisited
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In this episode Rabbi Abram and Reverent Matt Shultz reflect on the vigil they organized to honor the unhoused individuals who passed away in Anchorage in 2023. Link to the vigil is here on facebook. Abram and Matt next debate the importance of cemeteries in a community. Then Abram and Matt revisit the conflict in the Middle East. They debate the m…
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#200: From the River to the...University? Campus Protest, Christianity, and God's Plan for Israel
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss recent campus violence between Hamas supporters and Jewish students, consider the overlap between critical theory and antisemitism, and talk about Jesus' connection to God's chosen people.Av Stand Firm
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#199: Stripping at the Altars: the Banality of Deconstruction
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the church and masculinity in light of the recent Stronger Men's Conference before turning their attention to a comparison between hired hands (John 10) and exvangelicalism.Av Stand Firm
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#198: Three For One: Voting Abortion, Hays' Immoral Vision, and Stripper Salvation
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Trump's statement on abortion, talk about Richard Hays' new book and seeming about-face on sexuality, and consider the idea that online prostitutes are too far gone to find Jesus (spoiler: they're not).Av Stand Firm
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#197: Serious Good News: A Sermon for Easter Sunday
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Jady preaches a sermon on Christ's resurrection for Easter Sunday.Av Stand Firm
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#196: He Has Done It: A Sermon for Good Friday
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Matt preaches a sermon on Psalm 22 for Good Friday.Av Stand Firm
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#195: No Longer Against the Grain: A Conversation with Shane Morris
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Jady and Nick welcome Shane Morris of the Colson Center to the podcast. They consider the supposed difference between private faith and public discourse, talk about life "with the grain" of God's good design, and discuss the new creation mandate.Av Stand Firm
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#194: The Heart of the Matter: Men and Women, Body and Soul
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Matt, Jady, and Nick consider the Diocese of South Carolina's recent convention as a microcosm of the ACNA as a whole, talk about diocesan interrelationships, and discuss the importance of discussing men and women at the creation-order level.Av Stand Firm
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#193: Sorry Not Sorry: Christ, Culture, and Apologizing for Evangelism
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Matt and Jady talk about the Church of England's recent report calling for an apology for their history of ministry in Africa. They discuss the biblical view of false gods, evangelism and the early church, and the benefits of Christian "imperialism."Av Stand Firm
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#192: The Guy Behind the Guy: Christian Nationalism, Natural Law, and the Origin of Everything
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about a new wrinkle in the Christian Nationalism conversation: the source of your rights. They discuss God's pre-existence before the state, what natural law means, and how a preeminent God is actually Good News.Av Stand Firm
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#191: Get Lent, Pharisees: Protestantism and Lent, Embryonic Children, and Concupiscence Again
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss three separate issues: how evangelical Protestants should approach Lent, a recent ruling in Alabama regarding IFV embryos, and why disordered attraction is sinful, even if you don't act on it.Av Stand Firm
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#190: In Your Letter: Another Stand Firm Mailbag
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Matt, Jady, and Nick dig into the mailbag and discuss how they came to their views on women's ordination, the new "He Gets Us" Super Bowl ad, and the online conversation about Elisabeth Elliot.Av Stand Firm
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In this Episode Pastor Matt reveals that he has a Jewish great great great grandfather. Then Rabbi Abram and Pastor Matt discuss the role of advocacy among clergy. They then move the conversation about the Vigil they are planning in memoriam of the unhoused neighbors who passed away last year. They end episode with Matt unpacking the “He Gets Us” a…
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#189: Lone Ranger Anglicans? Collegiality, Congregationalism, and a Questionable Crisis
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the nature of the ACNA, talk about the breadth of American Anglicanism, and consider how it relates to the current crisis (or is it one?) regarding the ordination of women.Av Stand Firm
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#188: Doubling Down? Alistair Begg, Calvin Robinson, and the Continuing Conversation
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Matt, Jady, and Nick review the latest developments around Alistair Begg's controversial comments and Calvin Robinson's contentious talk at Mere Anglicanism.Av Stand Firm
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#187: Rent Asunder? Calvin Robinson at Mere Anglicanism
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the recent controversial Mere Anglicanism Conference. They discuss Calvin Robinson's talk there, what the reaction to it reveals about ACNA, and the idea that a Christian can attend a same-sex "wedding" in good conscience.Av Stand Firm
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#186: Pope on the Ropes: Francis, the Catholic Church, and Recent Controversies
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about three recent controversial actions of Pope Francis: Fiducia Supplicans and same-sex couples, his dalliances with Marxists, and his comments about the potential emptiness of Hell.Av Stand Firm
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#185: Knowing What Time It Is with Rosaria Butterfield
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk with Rosaria Butterfield about her new book, the doctrine of concupiscence, the importance of repentance, and more. In all of it, they remember the Good News that Jesus Christ is for broken sinners.Av Stand Firm
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#184: Sermons of Christmas: Nick Lannon
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For the last "Christmas Break" podcast, enjoy a sermon preached on Christmas Eve 2021 by the Rev. Nick Lannon. The text for the occasion was Isaiah 9:2-7.Av Stand Firm
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#183: Sermons of Christmas: Jady Koch
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With the hosts still on Christmas break, enjoy this Christmas sermon preached on Christmas Eve 2021 by the Rev. Dr. Jady Koch at Christ Anglican Church, Mt. Pleasant.Av Stand Firm
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