Anglican Church of the Incarnation - Richmond, Virginia

Rev. Jim Pittman // Psalm 145; Romans 7:21-8:6; Matthew 11:25-30

Rev. Canon Brian Campbell // Psalm 89; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 10:34-42

Rev. Zach Slagel // 2 Chronicles 20:1-30; Psalm 69; Matthew 10:16-33

Rev. Canon Brian Campbell // Psalm 100; Romans 5:1-11; Matthew 9:35-10:15

Rev. Charles Alex Riffee // Psalm 50; Hosea 5:15—6:6; Matthew 9:9-13

The Rev. Canon Brian Campbell // Genesis 1:1-2:3; Psalm 150; 2 Corinthians 13:5-14; Matthew 28:16-20

Rev. Justin Hendrix // Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-35; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17

What does it mean when an Anglican church identifies itself as representing “Three Streams Anglicanism”? In this edition of Ask the Church , we explain the phrase “three streams, one river,” and how it points to Evangelical, Catholic, and Charismatic emphases held together in a shared life of worship. We also explore how that phrase can be misunderstood—since the gospel, the sacraments, and the li...

Rev Steven Breedlove // Ezekiel 39:21-29; Psalm 47; 1 Peter 4:12-19; John 17:1-11

In this edition of Ask the Church , we explore why tradition isn’t automatically a negative word, and why the real issue is how tradition is treated in relation to Scripture. We also reflect on the simple fact that all Christians learn how to read the Bible, worship, and live the faith from others—meaning none of us approaches Scripture in a vacuum. Anglicans hold Scripture as uniquely authoritati...

In this third session, we explore how the Church has traditionally responded to the reality of suffering and evil. Drawing on Scripture and the Christian tradition, Fr. Steven distinguishes between theoretical answers that seek understanding vs. pastoral answers that seek to comfort and sustain those who suffer. Particular attention is given to the questions, What will God do with suffering? and W...

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Isaiah 41:17-20; Psalm 148; 1 Peter 3:8-18; John 15:1-11

In this edition of Ask the Church , we address a common question and explain why it’s an oversimplification of Anglican origins. The English Reformation involved deep questions about theology, worship, Scripture, and church authority, and those forces shaped Anglican identity far beyond the personal life of King Henry VIII and the political issues of his day. We seek to offer historical clarity wh...

Rev. Justin Hendrix // Deuteronomy 6:20-25; Psalm 66:1-11; 1 Peter 2:1-12; John 14:1-14

In this second session, our discussion turns from individual philosophical arguments to the broader assumptions that shape modern debates about evil and God’s existence. Drawing on Scripture and the Christian tradition, we reflect on themes such as the Fall, original sin, eternal life, and the nature of human dependence upon God. Rather than attempting to explain away suffering, Dr. McDaniel encou...

In this edition of Ask the Church , we explore how prayer beads (and similar tools like an Eastern Orthodox prayer rope) can serve as a simple physical aid for focus and attention in prayer. We also offer cautions against treating the practice as automatic, superstitious, or a way of earning God’s favor, and how to keep the posture of prayer sincere. Finally, we address questions surrounding the H...

In this opening lesson, we begin examining the problem of evil as both a philosophical challenge and a theological question. Our discussion explores several major attempts to explain suffering—including free will defenses, higher-order goods arguments, and skeptical theism—while considering the strengths and limitations of each. Along the way, we are encouraged to reflect on how modern secular ass...

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Nehemiah 9:1-3, 6-15; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:13-25; John 10:1-10

In this edition of Ask the Church , we begin with the central conviction that in Scripture we encounter the living God—and that this should shape the urgency and priority of Bible reading. We offer a practical suggestion of beginning with the Gospels and letting the rest of Scripture “radiate out” from Christ, the key who helps everything else come into focus. We also encourage the daily practice...

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Isaiah 43:1-12; Psalm 116:11-16; Acts 2:14a, 36-47; Luke 24:13-35

How should Christians explain suffering to non-Christians? In this edition of Ask the Church , we explore a way of speaking about suffering that is honest, compassionate, and grounded in the heart of the Christian story. The Cross shows that God is not distant from human pain, and the Resurrection gives real hope that suffering will not have the last word. 📩 Have a question for a future episode?...

Rt. Rev. Dr. Quigg Lawrence // Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 111; Ephesians 4:25-32; John 20:19-29

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Acts 13:34-43; Psalm 118:14-17, 22-24; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-10

Rev. Steven Breedlove // Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 69:1-22; John 18:1-19:37

In our concluding session in this series, we turn to Palm Sunday and explore the biblical meaning of the palm branches in the triumphal entry. Tracing the image through the Old Testament reveals a rich tapestry of themes: Gentile inclusion, fruitfulness, temple imagery, and the widening reach of God’s covenant promises. The lesson shows how reading Scripture across the whole canon deepens our unde...