After touching on the Steve Lawson revelations, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the idea of church "porches," spaces designed to woo non-Christians, and then talk about what the Sunday service is actually for.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick consider the idea that it might be time for a new creed, think about the differences between Nicea and the Reformation, and finally talk about how a healthy church is a disciplined church.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick review the "Confession of Evangelical Conviction" and discuss some updates about former ACNA parish Luminous Church and C4SO's plans to deal theologically with similar revisionism.Από τον Stand Firm

Jady and Nick discuss, in light of no less than four upcoming conferences, the thing everyone's apparently talking about: the differences between the sexes, their complementarity, and how the church can proclaim Good News to men and women.Από τον Stand Firm

On this vacation episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady Koch continues his class on St. Paul's epistle to the Romans with a look at chapter 2.Από τον Stand Firm

On this vacation episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady Koch begins a class on St. Paul's epistle to the Romans, in which he introduces the letter as well as looks at the first chapter.Από τον Stand Firm

The Rev. Nick Lannon compares and contrasts the contemporary understanding of "social justice" against how the Bible defines and understands the term; enjoy!Από τον Nick Lannon

Matt Kennedy teaching on Genesis 6Από τον Matt Kennedy

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the Olympic opening ceremonies, the left's push to label JD Vance as "weird," and the Good News that can be preached to a culture in decline.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent argument between James Wood and Mike Cosper, talk about the phenomenon of prominent "cultural" Christians, and consider evangelistic strategies to the left and the right.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt and Jady discuss changes to the Republican party platform, the morality of voting, and the availability of forgiveness and redemption for those morally compromised by their participation in abortion.Από τον Stand Firm

With the hosts on vacation, the podcast reposts a lecture given by Nick Lannon on the biblical view of sex and sexuality: "Our Bodies, God's Plan: Sexuality and the Bible."Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about some current events in the church: Bishop Todd Hunter (C4SO) announces his retirement, news breaks about the possibility of "full communion" with Rome, and Archbishop Wood preaches at Provincial Assembly.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, Nick, and Kelly discuss the third day of ACNA's Provincial Assembly. They talk about Archbishop Beach's address, review a press conference featuring the Archbishop and Archbishop-elect, and survey some of the breakout sessions they attended.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, Nick and Anne discuss day 2 of Provincial Assembly. They talk about the sermons at Morning Prayer and the Festival Eucharist, the session on private and personal prayer, and the importance of the of the business session.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, Nick, and guest Kelly O'Lear record their first podcast from Provincial Assembly.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick react to the news that the Rt. Rev. Steve Wood, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas, has been elected third Archbishop of the ACNA.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Colin Smothers to the podcast. They discuss the recent SBC Annual Meeting, the debate around the "Law Amendment," and why similar discussions are needed in the ACNA.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Luminous Anglican Church, the public statements on their website, their connection to LGBTQIA+ "pride," and how such a church can exist in ACNA.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent video posted by Mike Winger arguing that infant baptism isn't biblical. They talk about New Testament baptism, the household baptism texts, and the connection between baptism and circumcision.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the "Augustine Appeal," talk about the relationship of Scripture and Tradition, and consider what a way forward for the ACNA might look like.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Harrison Butker's commencement address, talk about Pope Francis' recent comments on 60 Minutes, and return again to the distinction between Christians in error and heretics.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the return of witchcraft and paganism to the cultural mainstream, talk about the significance of "rage rituals," and consider what fills the vacuum when Christianity is thrown over.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the purpose and scope of creeds, in light of the current trend of "affirming" creedal truth while rejecting biblical doctrine. They also spent a few minutes talking about Kevin M. Young's most recent absurdity.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Mike Sabo of American Reformer to the show. They discuss his work at the journal, the need for Protestant political engagement, and the biblical mandate to live out the Christian faith in the public square.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss recent campus violence between Hamas supporters and Jewish students, consider the overlap between critical theory and antisemitism, and talk about Jesus' connection to God's chosen people.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the church and masculinity in light of the recent Stronger Men's Conference before turning their attention to a comparison between hired hands (John 10) and exvangelicalism.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Trump's statement on abortion, talk about Richard Hays' new book and seeming about-face on sexuality, and consider the idea that online prostitutes are too far gone to find Jesus (spoiler: they're not).Από τον Stand Firm

Jady preaches a sermon on Christ's resurrection for Easter Sunday.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt preaches a sermon on Psalm 22 for Good Friday.Από τον Stand Firm

Jady and Nick welcome Shane Morris of the Colson Center to the podcast. They consider the supposed difference between private faith and public discourse, talk about life "with the grain" of God's good design, and discuss the new creation mandate.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick consider the Diocese of South Carolina's recent convention as a microcosm of the ACNA as a whole, talk about diocesan interrelationships, and discuss the importance of discussing men and women at the creation-order level.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt and Jady talk about the Church of England's recent report calling for an apology for their history of ministry in Africa. They discuss the biblical view of false gods, evangelism and the early church, and the benefits of Christian "imperialism."Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about a new wrinkle in the Christian Nationalism conversation: the source of your rights. They discuss God's pre-existence before the state, what natural law means, and how a preeminent God is actually Good News.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss three separate issues: how evangelical Protestants should approach Lent, a recent ruling in Alabama regarding IFV embryos, and why disordered attraction is sinful, even if you don't act on it.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick dig into the mailbag and discuss how they came to their views on women's ordination, the new "He Gets Us" Super Bowl ad, and the online conversation about Elisabeth Elliot.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the nature of the ACNA, talk about the breadth of American Anglicanism, and consider how it relates to the current crisis (or is it one?) regarding the ordination of women.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick review the latest developments around Alistair Begg's controversial comments and Calvin Robinson's contentious talk at Mere Anglicanism.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the recent controversial Mere Anglicanism Conference. They discuss Calvin Robinson's talk there, what the reaction to it reveals about ACNA, and the idea that a Christian can attend a same-sex "wedding" in good conscience.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about three recent controversial actions of Pope Francis: Fiducia Supplicans and same-sex couples, his dalliances with Marxists, and his comments about the potential emptiness of Hell.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick talk with Rosaria Butterfield about her new book, the doctrine of concupiscence, the importance of repentance, and more. In all of it, they remember the Good News that Jesus Christ is for broken sinners.Από τον Stand Firm

For the last "Christmas Break" podcast, enjoy a sermon preached on Christmas Eve 2021 by the Rev. Nick Lannon. The text for the occasion was Isaiah 9:2-7.Από τον Stand Firm

With the hosts still on Christmas break, enjoy this Christmas sermon preached on Christmas Eve 2021 by the Rev. Dr. Jady Koch at Christ Anglican Church, Mt. Pleasant.Από τον Stand Firm

With the three hosts taking a break from podcasting for Christmas, Stand Firm is excited to repost a Christmas sermon this week from the Rev. Matt Kennedy. Preached in 2022, this sermon took Luke 2:1-14 as its text.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss four major views of the end times and Revelation: full preterism, amillenialism, premillienialism, and postmillenialism. They outline the models and consider some arguments for and against each one.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Kevin DeYoung's recent critique of the "Moscow mood" and Doug Wilson's response. They talk about the limits of strong language, the good and bad of Wilson (and co.), and what makes a compelling Christian argument.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the season of Advent, talk about the whole arc of God's saving work, and consider the Good News for which we're asked to wait.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt welcomes James Gad to discuss the doctrine of assurance and how it connects to baptism. They talk about the objective nature of Christ’s promises versus our often subjective views of the quality of our faith.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Anne, and Nick talk about Ayaan Hirsi Ali's conversion, discuss what one must know (and believe) to call oneself a Christian, and consider the different ways people can and do come to saving faith.Από τον Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the results of the 2023 election, talk about the moral weight of casting a vote, and consider abortion as a voting issue; past, present, and future.Από τον Stand Firm