In this episode, we discuss the relationship between free will and predestination, and explore how these concepts are understood in Anglicanism in light of the 39 Articles of Religion and the Book of Common Prayer.

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00:00 – Introduction

01:35 – Man’s fall in the garden

05:57 – Deprived, not depraved

09:30 – O Happy Fault!

12:40 – Modern Protestant and Evangelical views of free will

17:30 – Sacraments, grace, love, and free will

20:50 – Anglican tension between Reformed and Catholic

25:31 – Were the 39 Articles of Religion Calvinistic?

29:30 – The concept of mystery

31:15 – The 39 Articles, the Book of Common Prayer, and Anglican history

36:15 – Article XVII, on Predestination and Election

39:29 – The role of the 39 Articles in American Anglicanism

44:29 – Reconciling predestination and evangelism

50:47 – The two creation narratives in Genesis

54:20 – Why Anglicanism is irenic

55:53 – “Apostolic Succession” vs. “Historic Episcopate”

01:03:05 – First conclusion

01:06:47 – The collapse of the Episcopal Church

01:08:33 – Final conclusion

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In this episode we reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, process this tragic event, and join the Church in prayer for our nation and those who mourn.

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00:00 – Introduction

03:23 – Remembering Charlie Kirk

15:20 – Why this tragedy feels personal to so many

19:18 – A servant is not greater than his master

22:28 – Media reactions to this tragedy

28:08 – The need for a shared moral framework

32:40 – Taking ownership of our children’s education

42:35 – Don’t ever lose your courage

46:44 – Praying for our country and those who mourn

50:01 – Conclusion

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In this episode, we are joined by The Rev. Chad Tvenstrup to explore his journey from Anglicanism to Presbyterianism, discuss the differences between the two traditions, and share our love for Common Prayer. We also discuss the apprenticeship model of ministry and what training future church leaders will look like.

Chad Tvenstrup is the Lead Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, Florida. He has a BA in Economics from Connecticut College, an MA in Biblical Studies from Providence College, an MA in Anglican Studies from Trinity School for Ministry in PA and is pursuing a DMin from Birmingham Theological Seminary. Chad has served in ordained ministry for 18 years.

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00:00 – Introduction

07:46 – Anglican ministry at Church of the Apostles

16:52 – Switching from Anglicanism to Presbyterianism

19:35 – The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC)

23:50 – Favorite parts of Presbyterianism and Anglicanism

31:00 – What Presbyterians can appreciate about Common Prayer

37:40 – Next-Gen Church Leadership article

42:55 – The apprenticeship model of ministry

50:30 – Developing a congregational episcopacy

56:50 – Discussing differences in church polity

01:01:00 – Challenges of mentoring new leaders

01:09:50 – Partnering to share the Gospel

01:17:00 – Conclusion

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