Anglican Perspective

In this episode, you’ll hear directly from newly consecrated Bishop Alex Farmer (Gulf-Atlantic), along with those of the Dean of the ACNA College of Bishops, Bishop Kevin Allen (Cascadia), and Bishop Clark Lowenfield (Western Gulf-Coast), all of whom attended our latest Bishops Leadership Academy.  What do the bishops of the ACNA perceive to be the greatest issues we are facing as a Church today?...

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

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

In this special podcast, Canon Phil summarizes the current events in today's Anglican Communion. The past few months have seen some significant occurrences that will affect the Church's future: the conclusion of Lambeth Conference 2022, the appointment of a homosexual dean for Canterbury Cathedral, the Global South and Gafcon's responses, the consecration of four new bishops for Eur...

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

Canon Phil reports from the first Formed Conference to take place in Chattanooga, TN at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer. He talks with keynote speakers like Hans Boersma, Adam MacLeod, and Gerald McDermott, as well as young leaders who are church planting and pastoring in the midst of today's cultural confusion. How does critical theory, issues on social justice and human sexuality, and t...

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

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

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

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

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

Canon Phil introduces Dr. Adam MacLeod, in a special lecture for the AAC at All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City, GA.  Here Adam speaks about the importance of knowing how to answer the question, "What does it mean to be human?" and to understand why people are finding new ways to answer it, apart from the ways revealed to us in Scripture. The implications to how we answer this q...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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