Word & Table

What does the process for getting married look like and what is the reason that Christians--particularly Anglicans in the ACNA--take the preparation so seriously? Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

How do Christians see the difference between right and wrong? How do we learn to make the right choices and examine our past choices? Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

What do all of the seasonal colors in Anglican Churches mean and which seasons do they go with? Find out here! Also: we make our triumphant return to weekly episodes! Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Deciding who is the most important early Christian writer means sifting through a crowded field, but Origen is a strong contender. His life and work laid the foundation for systematic theology and he died an exemplar of courage and piety. Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

An overview of the life of a foundational early Christian writer who nevertheless ended his life outside of the Church. Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

How old should baptized children be before they can take communion? How do different traditions approach the question? What should you be thinking about as a parent as you decide for your children? Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

What do Anglicans mean when they cite Holy Tradition? How is it connected with scripture and where do we gain our ultimate authority? Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jesus's baptism has a great deal of significance we often miss. It tells us a lot about Jesus's unique power and authority, and it's also an event looked forward to since the beginning of the Old Testament. Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Church in the 200s faced its greatest trial and won its greatest victory as a dying empire went from persecuting to endorsing the Faith. Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

In the Second Century, the Church won skilled and educated defenders, but persecutions increased. Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The first hundred years of Christianity saw the spread of the gospel at a wild pace. What were the conditions for this strong start and how did God orchestrate the beginnings of his Church? Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

St. John Chrysostom is one of the best recognized Church Fathers and with good reason! We address his life, works, his social vision and why he is so widely read even today. Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Who was Mary of Magdala? Why do there seem to be so many different versions of her identity and past? What was her significance to the Lord and her example for the Christian faith? Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

We unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan, the best interpretation of it, and why asking "who is my neighbor?" is not a bad question. Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The great linguist and conversationalist Saint Jerome and his indispensable contribution to the history of Bible translation and the canon of scripture. Support us on Patreon : Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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We talk about the singular book of Acts, its themes, priceless history, and how it connects to God's work in the Old Testament. Support us on Patreon : Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

We discuss the Greek Father Gregory of Nyssa and his contributions to Trinitarian and Ascetical theology, and along the way discuss the difference between a Father's accepted teaching and opinion and how the church distinguishes between the two. Support us on Patreon : Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

What are best practices for going to confession? What are we supposed to be thinking, feeling, or resolving to do? And why is it good to make formal confession to a priest again? Support us on Patreon : Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

What does Paul mean when he says the Church ought to hand someone over to Satan? How should Christians understand how to keep the Church healthy and free from sin while still praying for and loving sinners? Support us on Patreon : Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

What is the point of understanding the Trinity correctly? Is it only to get our theology straight and impress people? Or is there some other benefit for our spiritual lives? Support us on Patreon : Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Did Jesus really require that every Christian be an evangelist? How do we practically evangelize in the modern world? How do we maintain loving connections with nonbelievers all the while? Support us on Patreon : Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Where does the tradition of anointing with oil come from? Which oils are used for which functions and what is the significance of oil as a sacramental symbol? Support us on Patreon : Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Support us on Patreon : Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

What is "the Sign of Jonah" that Jesus refers to in the gospels? Is it only a picture of Jesus's death and resurrection, or is there something more there for our walk as Christians? Support us on Patreon : Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications