James Linton

Learning To Be a Christian

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Father James Linton, the Rector of Saint John's in Salt Lake City, hosts an informal discussion with a handful of ACNA priests through one question per day in the catechism. Priests featured: Ron Offringa: Church Planter in Rancho Cucamonga, CAJosh Misner: Rector of Saint David's in Post Falls, ID J. Harman Thomas: Curate at Sts. Peter and Paul in Ottawa, ON, CanadaAlex Leighton: Church Planter in Bozeman, MTAndy Rutkowski: Curate in SLCThe authorized version of the catechism can be found here in pdf form: https://anglicanchurch.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/To-Be-a-Christian.pdf

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Q66: Jesus' Death as Consequence of Sin 08.03.2026 6:41

Today, we are joined by Father Andy Rutkowkski to discuss question 66 from To Be a Christian: Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died?

Q65: The Deep Magic 07.03.2026 7:55

Today, we are joined by Father Harman Thomas to discuss question 65 from To Be a Christian: What does Jesus' death mean for you?

Q64: Jesus died in our Place 06.03.2026 13:04

This morning, we are joined by Father Ron Offringa as we talk about question 64 from To Be a Christian: What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?

Q63: The Cross is a Throne 05.03.2026 9:22

Today, we are joined by Father Josh Misner to discuss question 63 from To Be a Christian: What happened at Jesus' crucifixion?

Q62: Crucifixion is Grounded in History 04.03.2026 10:00

Today we are joined by Father Harman Thomas to discuss question 62 from To Be a Christian: Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate?

Q61: The God who Bleeds 03.03.2026 10:39

Today, we are joined by Father Ron Offringa to discuss question 61 from To Be a Christian: How do Jesus' sufferings help you?

Q60: When God Suffers 02.03.2026 10:19

Today, we are joined by Father Alex Leighton to discuss question 60 from To Be a Christian: In what ways did Jesus suffer?

Q59: The Suffering to End Suffering 01.03.2026 10:54

Today, we are joined by Father Harman Thomas to discuss question 59 from To be a Christian: Why did Jesus suffer?

Q58- Only what God Assumes is Healed 28.02.2026 9:27

Today, we are joined by Fr. Ron Offringa to go through question 58 from To Be a Christian: What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry?

Q56- Born into the Chaos 27.02.2026 9:50

Today, we are joined by Father Alex Leighton to go through question 56 from To Be a Christian: Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus?

Q57: Two Natures of Christ 26.02.2026 10:10

Today, we are joined by Father Josh Misner to discuss questions 57 from To Be a Christian: What is the relationship between Jesus' divine and human natures?

Q55- God was born! 25.02.2026 8:37

Today, we are joined by Father Harman Thomas to discuss question 55 from To Be a Christian: Why is it important to say that Jesus was born?

Q54- Conceived in the Womb 24.02.2026 8:38

Today, we are joined by Father Josh Misner to discuss question 54 from To Be a Christian: What happened at Jesus' conception in Mary's womb?

Q53: Conceived by the Spirit 23.02.2026 8:51

Today, we are joined by Father Andy Rutkowski to discuss question 53 from To Be a Christian: What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit?

Q52: King Jesus is Lord 22.02.2026 9:35

Today, we're joined by Father Harman Thomas to discuss question 52 from To Be a Christian : "What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ 'Lord'?"

Q51: Jesus is the Only Son of God 21.02.2026 9:01

Today, we are joined by Father Ron Offringa to discuss question 51 from To Be a Christian: Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”?

Q50: Meaning of "Christ" 20.02.2026 7:03

Today, we are joined by Father Andy Rutkowski to discuss question 50 from To Be a Christian: What does “Christ” mean?

Q49: God Saves... Save Us! 19.02.2026 8:58

Today, we are joined by Father Alex Leighton to go through Question 49 from To Be a Christian: What does "Jesus" mean?

Q48: Who is Jesus? 18.02.2026 9:25

Today, we are joined by Father Harman Thomas to discuss question 48 from To Be a Christian: Who is Jesus Christ?

Q47: Consequences of Sin 17.02.2026 7:55

Today, we are joined by Father Andy Rutkowski for the first time as we discuss Question 47 from To Be a Christian: What are the consequences of sin?

Q46: Why do we sin? 16.02.2026 10:40

Today, we are joined by Father Ron Offringa to discuss question 46 from To Be a Christian: If God created the world good, why do we sin?

Q45: Creation is Good! 15.02.2026 9:36

Today we are joined by Father Harman Thomas to go through question 45 from To Be a Christian: Was the world that God created good?

Q44: Creator of All Things 14.02.2026 7:24

Today, we invite Father Harman Thomas back to discuss Question 44 from To Be a Christian: What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth?

Q43: God's Good Creation 13.02.2026 10:30

Today, we invite Father Josh Misner back to discuss question 43 from To Be a Christian: How does recognizing God as creator inform your understanding of creation?

Q42: Father and Creator 12.02.2026 8:43

Today we are joined by Father Ron Offringa to go through Question 42 from To Be a Christian: Why do you call God the Father "Creator"