An Anglican Tapestry

On this episode we'll look at Articles 15 and 16 of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.  I'm using the book The Faith of Anglicans by Bishop John Rodgers, published by Anglican House and used with their permission.  You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org.  Articles 15 and 16 deal with salvation of Christ Alone without Sin, and of Sin after Baptism, including sin against the Holy...

Sacred Readings are devotional readings of Holy Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection.  The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. This episode consists of Day 2 of the Daily office reading of the Psalms for both Morning and Evening Prayer, Psalms 9-11 and 12-14.

On this episode we're continuing our journey through the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.  I'm using the book The Faith of Anglicans by Bishop John Rodgers, published by Anglican House and used with their permission.  You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org.  We'll look at Articles 11 through 14 that deal with justification, good works, works done before justification, and works of...

On this episode of Tapestry Voices, I'm thrilled to have my good friend the Rev'd Canon Dr. Michael Petty join us.  Fr. Michael is retiring from his responsibilities at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral in Tallahassee, Florida to begin a new chapter of life.  Fr. Michael shares his insights into life, ministry, and what's next.

Sacred Readings is a special segment of An Anglican Tapestry Podcast which consists of devotional readings of Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection.  These readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. This edition of Sacred Readings features the story of the birth of John the Baptist, the Annunciation, and the birth of Jesus Christ from the Gospel of Luke chapte...

In this episode, I'd like to offer you a Christmas story that I recorded over 50 years ago when I was in radio.  It has been beloved for generations by children of all ages (including adults!) written by Clement Moore in 1822.  Enjoy!

We're continuing our journey through the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion with Part Three – Salvation in Christ.  This section consists of articles 9-18.  On this episode we will look at articles 9 and 10 dealing with original sin and free will. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House, and used with their permission.  I encourage you to purchase a copy for y...

Sacred Readings are devotional readings of Holy Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection, focusing on the "things that are above, not on things that are on earth."  (Colossians 3:2f).  The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.

We're continuing our series on the Thirty-Nine Articles, picking up with Part Two:  The Rule of Faith.  I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House, and used with their permission.  I encourage you to purchase a copy for yourself at anglicanhousepublishers.org so you can follow along. Roger's writes, "Anglicans are biblical Christians and credal Christians.  Whe...

Sacred Readings is a new segment for an Anglican Tapestry Podcast.  It consists of devotional readings of Scripture designed for Christian meditation on the "things that are above, not on things that are on earth." (Colossians 3:2ff) The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.  The prayer is from The Book of Common Prayer and Adminstration of the Sacraments with other Rites and...

We're continuing our series on the Thirty-Nine Articles with a look at articles 3, 4, and 5, which deal with Christ's descent into Hell, the resurrection of Christ, and the Holy Spirit. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House, and used with their permission.  You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org, which I recommend so you can follow along an...

In this episode we'll begin to look at the theological framework of Anglican faith and life, the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.  We begin with Article 1: Of Faith in the Holy Trinity, and Article 2: Of the Word or Son of God, which was made very Man. I'll be using the book The Faith of Anglicans, by John Rodgers, published by Anglican House, an imprint of Anglican House Publishers 2021, used wi...

In this episode we'll look at who and what GAFCON is, its relationship to the ACNA and the formation of the new Global Anglican Communion.

In this episode of Tapestry Voices I'll be talking with Peter Lebhar who is a church planter for the Gulf Atlantic Diocese in the ACNA.  We'll talk about his life and ministry and what led him to the ministry of church planting.

On this episode we'll listen to a sermon on John 3.7-8 and the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus. This message is based on the hope and promise of salvation from John 3.16:  God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. And unlike Nicodemus, who was desperately trying to understand how to enter the kingdom of God, and s...

In part two of this interview we pick up the conversation between Jennifer Webster, Dean of the Lay School of Theology and Director of the Charles Simeon Institute, Rev. Dr. Michael Petty, and Rev. Dr. Jeff Trostle as they discuss the significance of theological study for Christians.

In this episode of Tapestry Voices, will listen to part one of an interview conducted by Jennifer Webster, Dean of the Lay School of Theology and Director of the Charles Simeon Institute as she speaks with the Rev. Dr. Michael Petty, founder of the Lay School of Theology and the Charles Simeon Institute, along with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Trostle.  Dr. Petty is the acting Dean and Canon of Adult Formati...

In this episode I'll talk about the true cost of discipleship and the significance of the commitment we make to God to be disciples of Jesus Christ.  I'll focus on Luke 14:26, 27, and 33 which deals with  a larger context of that commitment and compare what Dietrich Bonhoeffer called cheap grace with costly grace.   Works cited: Beth Kreitzer, Timothy George, Scott M. Manetsch, and David McNutt, e...

A conversation with Canon Precentor Chris Garven, organist and music director at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral.  We'll spend some time with Chris talking about his life and work, and his passion for sacred music.

We will discuss the meaning of sabbath rest and its significance for Christians today.  Properly understanding the signifcance of the Fourth Comandment can promote a deep spirituality.  It is an often overlooked part of the Christian life.   Works Cited: Harold H.P. Dressler, The Sabbath in the Old Testament , in From Sabbath to Lord's Day , D.A. Carson, ed. Wipf and Stock Publishers 1982. Jeffrey...

In this episode we'll discuss the gospel sacraments, Baptism and the Lord's Supper.  I'll discuss the nature of each, their significance for Christian life and how they benefit those who believe in Jesus Christ.  I will also discuss why we baptize babies!  Tune in! Works cited: J.I. Packer and Joel Scandrett, eds.,  To Be a Christian:  An Anglican Catechism. Crossway 2020 Jonathan Gibson,  Be Thou...

In this episode we'll look briefly at a section from John Calvin's  Institutes of the Christian Religion,  and even though he was not an Anglican, he provides a helpful guide for living a Christian life.  It's three chapters that have been recognized for their depth and insight into Christian living and what it entails, and pertains to every Christian who struggles with living a godly life in a ve...

This episode focuses on what tradition is, specifically Christian tradition that forms the core of the "faith once delivered to the saints," as well as the nature of biblical spirituality, and why these are significant for today.   Works cited: The Lexham Survey of Theology .  Bellingham, WA:  Lexham Press 2018 The Book of Common Prayer , ACNA. Anglican Liturgy Press 2019 D.A. Carson, The Gagging...

In this episode we'll look briefly at the life and theology of John Calvin.  Alistair McGrath wrote, "it's impossible to undertand modern protestantism without coming to terms with John Calvin's legacy to the movemet which he did so much to nourish and sustain."   Calvin's view of spirituality can be seen in his understanding and exposition of the Christian life, found in his  Institutes of the Ch...

This episode briefly introduces the listener to the host, Fr. Jeff Trostle, and a brief history of the Anglican church. Works Cited:   The Book of Common Prayer.  Anglican Liturgy Press 2019 Anglicanism:  A Reformed Catholic Tradition.  Gerald Bray.  Lexham Press 2021 The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses. C.S. Lewis.  Edited by Walter Hooper.  A Touchstone Book 1980. The Thirty-Nine Articles an...