saint benedict's table

A sermon by Jamie Howison preached on Sunday February 7, 2021. We celebrated Candlemas - the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord - on this day, and the readings were Psalm 84 and Luke 2:22-40 . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a review of what we are doing on Apple Podcasts . Reviews help others join...

This episode offers a roundtable discussion with clergy from three rather distinct Anglican congregations from the city of Winnipeg, all of which have been celebrating online eucharist. Included in this conversation are Dave Labdon from St Aidan's parish, Jennifer Sisson from the Church of the Good Shepherd , and both Rachel Twigg and Jamie Howison from saint benedict's table . To access...

A sermon by Rachel Twigg preached on Sunday January 31, 2021. The readings for the liturgy were Deuteronomy 17:15-20 and Mark 1:21-28 . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a review of what we are doing on Apple Podcasts . Reviews help others join the conversation. * * * This podcast is created at saint ben...

A sermon by Jamie Howison preached on Sunday January 24, 2021. The readings for the liturgy were  Jonah 3:1-10 and Mark 1:14-20 . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a review of what we are doing on Apple Podcasts . Reviews help others join the conversation. * * * This podcast is created at saint benedict’...

A music podcast featuring "Second Prayer", a song by Rob Kwade based on a post-communion prayer from the Book of Alternative Services of the Anglican Church of Canada. For more information on the song and to read the lyrics, please visit the podcast web post . You can also access the full catalogue of these music podcasts  - including two other songs by Rob - by clicking here . Stay up t...

A sermon by Rachel Twigg preached on Sunday January 17, 2021. The readings for the liturgy were  1 Samuel 3:1-10 and John 1:43-51 . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a review of what we are doing on Apple Podcasts . Reviews help others join the conversation. * * * This podcast is created at saint benedic...

The fifteenth and final episode in our serialization of Dr. John Badertscher's book Ten Steps on Freedom Road: Why the Commandments are Good News .  In this episode John reads the book's postscript  - "Faith and Freedom". All of the podcast episodes are now available on the main podcast webpost . Paper copies of the book can be ordered through the publisher , with an attractive...

A sermon by Jamie Howison preached on Sunday January 10, 2021 - The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The readings  for the liturgy were Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:4-11 . The sermon references an essay on the Gospel according to Mark written by Nick Cave, which can be accessed by clicking here . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite yo...

A music podcast previewing a soon to be released album by Mike Koop. This episode features his song "Before God," as well as an excerpt from "Loose the Chains." The album consists of 10 songs written by Mike for use in our saint ben's liturgy, and was recorded "live off the floor" in Rob Kwade's home studio in one session in October 2020. You can find more i...

The fourteenth episode in our serialization of Dr. John Badertscher's book Ten Steps on Freedom Road: Why the Commandments are Good News .  In this episode John reads the fourteenth chapter - "The Christ and the Commandments" - which considers the way in which these ancient commandments from the Hebrew scriptures still hold real significance for Christians in the 21st Century.  Each...

A sermon by Rachel Twigg preached on Sunday January 3, 2021. We observed this Sunday as the Feast of the Epiphany, and the readings were Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12 . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a review of what we are doing on Apple Podcasts . Reviews help others join the conversation. * * *...

The thirteenth episode in our serialization of Dr. John Badertscher's book Ten Steps on Freedom Road: Why the Commandments are Good News .  In this episode John reads the thirteenth chapter - "Freedom of Gratitude" - which explores the commandment prohibiting coveting.  Each of the podcast episodes will be made available on the main podcast webpost as they are released, so you never...

A sermon by Jamie Howison preached on the First Sunday in Christmastide, December 27, 2020, on Galatians 4:4-7 and John 1:1-14 . This sermon concludes with Steve Bell's recording of the song "Every Stone Shall Cry," taken from Richard Wilbur's poem, "A Christmas Hymn." For more information on the album this song appears on - A Feast of Seasons - and on Steve's se...

A sermon by Rachel Twigg preached on on Christmas Eve, December 20, 2020, on  Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 2:1-20 . This sermon was offered  in the context of a celebration of communion online. For more information on this practice, click here . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a review of what we are doing on...

The twelfth episode in our serialization of Dr. John Badertscher's book Ten Steps on Freedom Road: Why the Commandments are Good News . In this episode John reads the twelfth chapter - "Freedom for Friendship" - which explores the commandment "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour." Each of the podcast episodes will be made available on the main podcast w...

A sermon by Rachel Twigg preached on on the Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 20, 2020, on 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 and Luke 1:39-56 . This sermon was offered on a Sunday on which our community celebrated communion online. For more information on this practice, click here . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a...

A music podcast for Advent, featuring the song "Rivers," written, performed, and recorded by Rob Kwade in his home studio. Lyrics and some reflections by Rob Kwade are available on the post on our website. You can also listen to Rob's other Advent song - "I am Waiting" - by clicking here .  You can also access the full catalogue of these music podcasts by clicking here . S...

The eleventh episode in our serialization of Dr. John Badertscher's book Ten Steps on Freedom Road: Why the Commandments are Good News . In this episode John reads the eleventh chapter - "Freedom for Ownership" - which explores the commandment "You shall not steal." Each of the podcast episodes will be made available on the main podcast webpost as they are released, so you...

A sermon by Jamie Howison preached on on the Third Sunday in Advent, December 13, 2020, on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and Luke 1:26-38. This sermon was offered on the first Sunday on which our community celebrated communion online. For more information on this practice, click here .  Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or...

A music podcast for Advent, featuring the song "I am Waiting," written, performed, and recorded by Rob Kwade in his home studio. The spoken word piece for the song is available on the post on the saint benedict's table website. You can also access the full catalogue of these music podcasts by clicking here , where you will find another song by Rob Kwade, "A Mighty Hand." S...

The tenth episode in our serialization of Dr. John Badertscher's book Ten Steps on Freedom Road: Why the Commandments are Good News . In this episode John reads the tenth chapter - "Freedom for Intimacy" - which explores the commandment "You shall not commit adultery." Each of the podcast episodes will be made available on the main podcast webpost as they are released, so...

This podcast invites you to listen in on a conversation between Hannah Bowman, Rachel Twigg, and Jamie Howison, exploring the theology and practice of  online eucharistic celebrations. Hannah Bowman is a graduate student in theology, literary agent, prison abolitionist, and restorative justice practitioner. She is a regular contributor to "Covenant," the weblog of The Living Church magaz...

A sermon by Rachel Twigg preached on on the Second Sunday in Advent, December 6, 2020, on   Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8 . This sermon was offered on yet another Sunday on which our community was unable to gather in the church building, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a r...

This podcast invites you to eavesdrop on a conversation between Jamie Howison, Rachel Twigg, and Bishop Geoff Woodcroft, as saint benedict's table prepares to begin offering online eucharistic celebrations. We encourage you to visit our designated web page , where you will find links to an array of resources on this topic, as well as a video of a conversation between Dr. Diana Butler Bass, Dr...

The ninth episode in our serialization of Dr. John Badertscher's book Ten Steps on Freedom Road: Why the Commandments are Good News . In this episode John reads the ninth chapter - "Freedom for Life Together" - which explores the commandment "You shall not murder." Each of the podcast episodes will be made available on the main podcast webpost as they are released, so you...