The Sacramentalists

The Sacramentalists

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The Sacramentalists is a podcast where the ancient Christian faith is brought to bear on issues prevalent in modern culture. Join us for in-depth discussions on how theology intersects with our daily lives.

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Jun 9, 2025

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21 | Exvangelicals 16.12.2019

On today's episode we discuss the phenomenon of "Exvangelicalism." The ideas of the movement are expressed well on this other podcast episode. You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists . If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion gro...

Tract X: "Heads of a Weekday lecture, delivered to a country congregation in -------shire" 13.12.2019

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Wesley reads Tract X of Tracts for the Times . You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists . If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here .  

A Discussion about the Eternal Subordination of the Son with Fr. Sean McDermott, Curate, All Saints, Charlottesville 09.12.2019

On today's episode, Fr. Wesley sits down with Fr. Sean McDermott, curate at All Saints Charlottesville, to discuss the controversial issue of the Eternal Subordination of the Son.  If you would like to keep up with Fr. Sean's work, check out Earth & Altar . You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists . If you want...

20 | The XXXIX Articles of Religion 02.12.2019

On today's episode we discuss the role of the Articles in Anglicanism, and how we, as Anglo-Catholics, understand their authority. Here is the link to a list of all the articles related to "ora-pro-nobis-gate." You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists . If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about c...

Tract IX: "On Shortening the Church Service" 30.11.2019

Today Fr. Myles brings you a reading of Tract IX, "On Shortening the Church Service" . You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists . If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here .  

19 | Questions and Answers 2.0 18.11.2019

On today's episode, we tackle some of the questions you, our listeners, submitted. Thank you to all that took time to ask questions! Here are some articles and books we reference during the show: "Good God?" by Peter Leithart  Lectio Divina by Duncan Robertson Baptized into God's Family by A. Andrew Das The Practice of Religion by Archibald Campbell Knowles "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy C...

Tract VIII: "The Gospel a Law of Liberty" 15.11.2019

Today Fr. Wesley brings you a reading of Tract VIII, "The Gospel, a Law of Liberty."   You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists . If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here .  

Interview with Dr. Hans Boersma, Professor of Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary 11.11.2019

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Wesley sits down with Dr. Hans Boersma, Professor of Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary, to discuss what we can learn from the Church Fathers about reading Scripture.  All of Dr. Boersma's books are worth checking out but the main one discussed in today's episode is Scripture as Real Presence: Sacramental Exegesis in the Early Church .&nbsp...

18 | Reading the Bible Like A Premodern Christian 04.11.2019

On today's episode, we discuss the premodern approach to Scripture, interpretation, and theology. Resources mentioned: Scripture as Real Presence by Hans Boersma Lectio Divina by Duncan Robinson The Inspiration and Interpretation of the Scripture by Michael Graves Medieval Exegesis (3 volumes) or the shorter Scripture in the Tradition by Henri de Lubac The Church Fathers! The Catena Aurea or www.l...

Tract VII: "The Episcopal Church Apostolical" 01.11.2019

For today's bonus episode, Fr. Myles reads Tract VII of Tracts for the Times , " The Episcopal Church Apostolical ."  You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists . If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here .  

Interview with Sarah Howell of Sacramental Kids 28.10.2019

On today's episode, Fr. Myles interviews author Sarah Howell.  Sarah has written two children books, On The Day You Were Baptized and On The Day Of Your First Communion , both of which are intended to catechize children in the ancient Christian faith. You can find out more at Sacramentalkids.com . You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on T...

17 | On Anglican Orders 21.10.2019

Welcome to another edition of The Sacramentalists! On today's episode we are joined by a very (or perhaps "right") special guest, Bishop Chad Jones, Coadjutor for the Diocese of the Eastern United States (APA).  We invite you to buckle up and enjoy this in depth and incredibly important topic.  You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on...

Tract VI: "The Present Obligation of Primitive Practice. A Sin of the Church." 18.10.2019

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Wesley reads Tract VI, "The Present Obligation of Primitive Practice. A Sin of the Church."  Read along: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Tracts_for_the_Times/Tract_6 You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists . If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on t...

Interview with Dr. Garwood Anderson, Pauline Scholar and President and Provost of Nashotah House Theological Seminary 14.10.2019

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Wesley sits down with Dr. Garwood Anderson (PhD, Marquette University), a Pauline scholar and the President and Provost of Nashotah House Theological Seminary. Make sure to check out his book Paul's New Perspective: Charting a Soteriological Journey .  If you're interested in furthering your theological education, be sure to consider Nashotah House Theological Se...

16 | St. Paul and Soteriology 07.10.2019

On today's episode, we talk Pauline theology and give some of our thoughts about the "New Perspective(s) on Paul."  Here are some resources we mention and recommend: New Perspective on Paul by Kent L. Yinger  Paul’s New Perspective by Garwood Anderson As always, you can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists

Tract V: "A short address to his Brethren on the Nature and Constitution of the Church of Christ, and of the Branch of it established in England. By a Layman." 04.10.2019

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Myles reads Tract V of Tracts for the Times, "A Short Address to His Brethren on the Nature and Constitution of the Church of Christ and of the Branch of it Established in England." It was written by John William Bowden, a layman.  http://anglicanhistory.org/tracts/tract5.html You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out t...

Tract IV: "Adherence to the Apostolical Succession the safest course. On Alterations in the Prayer-Book." 27.09.2019

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Wesley reads Tract IV of Tracts for the Times .  http://anglicanhistory.org/tracts/tract4.html

15 | Anglican Spiritual Formation 23.09.2019

We are joined again today by Fr. Wade Miller for a discussion about Anglican approaches to spiritual formation, discipline, and Christian living. Plenty of books and articles were mentioned throughout the episode. We hope you find them useful: The Orthodox Study Bible Bible Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield Girl Meets God by Lauren F. Win...

Interview with Fr. Sean McDermott and Fr. Mark Perkins of Earth & Altar 16.09.2019

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Myles interviews Fr. Sean McDermott and Fr. Mark Perkins, both serving at All Saints Anglican in Charlottesville, VA.  If you want to learn more about their work, check out their page Earth and Altar . Please send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists . If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialo...

14 | Conversation with Fr. Wade Miller 10.09.2019

On today's episode, we are joined by our friend and guest, Fr. Wade Willer of St. Philip's Anglican in Blacksburg, VA.  We discuss his journey into Anglicanism and other related topics. Here's some of the books mentioned/recommended: Anglican Catholic Faith and Practice by Mark Haverland Holy Living and Dying by Jeremy Taylor Scripture and the Authority of God by N. T. Wright The Catholic Rel...

Interview with Amanda McGill of Homely Hours 02.09.2019

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Wesley interviews Amanda McGill who runs the website Homely Hours, a site dedicated to educating and equipping families to integrate Anglican spirituality in their day-to-day lives. Check out their website here and connect with them on Facebook and Instagram . You can contact them at thehomelyhours@gmail.com.  Please send your feedback and questions to thesacrame...

13 | The Five Solae: An Anglo-Catholic Response 26.08.2019

On today’s episode, we discuss an Anglo-Catholic response to the common scheme used by many Protestants for articulating the core tenets of Protestant theology: the Five Solae.  Here are some books we mention: On the Day You Were Baptized by Sarah Howell The Intellectual Life by A. G. Sertillanges Feel free to send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalitsts@gmail.com or reach out to u...

Tract III: "Thoughts respectfully addressed to the Clergy on alterations in the Liturgy. The Burial Service. The Principle of Unity." 19.08.2019

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Myles reads Tract III from the Tracts for the Times http://anglicanhistory.org/tracts/tract3.html

12 | Atonement Theories 13.08.2019

On today’s episode we discuss various “theories” of atonement. Here are some resources we mention: Cur Deus Homo by St. Anselm Christus Victor by Gustaf Aulén  A Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnight As always, you can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalitsts@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. 

Interview with Fr. Porter Taylor, editor of We Give Our Thanks Unto Thee: Essays in memory of Fr. Alexander Schmemann 05.08.2019

Today on the show, we have Fr. Porter Taylor, liturgical theologian and PhD student at Aberdeen, to discuss the impact of Eastern Orthodox priest and professor Alexander Schmemann on liturgical theology. You can buy the fistschrift edited by Fr. Taylor, We Give Our Thanks Unto Thee: Essays in Memory of Fr. Alexander Schmemann here . You can also read Fr. Wesley's review of the book at The North Am...

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