Book and Spade

A Book and Spade Bible Study on Spiritual Warfare from July 2023. Originally on YouTube

Inside one of Saint Augustine‘s, most powerful reflections on the crucifixion and resurrection of the Christ.

A brief reflection on the authentic Mary Magdalene in light of a relic purportedly of her tooth. Student of theology, vicar John Evans discusses what the culture misunderstands about this important biblical figure.

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Thoughts on a relic used for the feast of Corpus Christi during the medieval era.

A brief meditation inspired by 14th century art on Mary's level of knowledge regarding the destiny of her son.

A brief meditation on the creation in the spirit of Saint Francis given at camp at the Chapel of the Pines.

A sermon offered for the anointing of the sick.

A conversation with friend and collaborator, Matthew Lewis, about some of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith.

From the Book & Spade Youtube Bible Study. Livestreams every Thursday at 8:30p EST

A poem composed in honor of my wife, Samantha, at a retreat in north-western New York.

A brief overview of a medieval illuminated manuscript on the apocalypse at the Cloister museum.

A sermon on Luke Chapter 7 on the questions of John the Baptist.

Inside one of scripture’s most mysterious figures

Before the relic of Mary Magdalene, Vicar Evans discusses the riddle of two divergent records of Mary Magdalene’s final year in light of church tradition.

Seminarian John Evans explores the Biblical theology of relics

On the death of Adam

Seminarian John Evans explores ancient gestures of prayer in light of early church liturgical artifacts.

How the persecution of the early church in 300AD is relative to the state of the church today.

The lessons to be learned from one of America’s bloodiest battles through the eyes of a truly heroic soul - Joshua Chamberlain.

A verité discussion between John and Matt on the nature of the transformation of the heart in light of the preparation of the soul for the kingdom of Heaven. In what ways are we formed by God’s grace and mysterious ways? Expressed in hope towards the changing hearts of a generation. May God bless you.

Reimagining the first Christmas from Joseph's point of view in light of biblical, archeological, and theological history.

Revisiting the birth of Christ through ancient eyes.

Trouble at the Inn - Was Jesus Born in a Tavern or a Cave? An interview with Aubree Helton. An interfaith dialogue and reading of a classic Christmas story in light of biblical history.

In this sit-down conversation, John and Matt meditate on the Holy Family and the miracle of Christ's birth while touching upon the historical records, depictions in media, theological debates, and societal zeitgeists that reframe and often challenge the surviving records of the story of the birth of Jesus. Chapters: 00:09 - INTRO 03:04 - CHRISTMAS MYTHS AND SYMBOLS IN LITERATURE, NARNIA 09:53 - TH...