Holy C of E – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Last summer, theologian Matthew Barrett wrote a widely-read article explaining his decision to leave the Baptist tradition for Anglicanism. Rhys and Joel speak to him about this journey, how it has affected the systematic theology he is writing, why classical theology and the beatific vision matter, and more.

Dr. Barrett is Research Professor of Christian Theology at Trinity Anglican Seminary in the US. He is also theologian-in-residence for Anselm House at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Credo Magazine, host of the Credo podcast, and Director of the Center for Classical Theology. He is the co-director of Aquinas KC.

On 24-25 April, Dr. Barrett is hosting the Credo Conference on the Beatific Vision in Washington, DC. Do join if you are able!

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In this episode, the team speaks with Rev'd Dan Kim about ChristianStory, a project that aims to bring the history and theology of Christianity to life with deeply researched and beautifully animated videos. Think BibleProject, but with history and theology! Ecumenical in its ethos, it is a gift to the church catholic and a fantastic resource for people in parish ministry, working with youth, or as a general tool for catechesis and discipleship. 

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In this episode, Joel and Rhys talk with returning guest Fr Greg Peters about his most recent book, Anglican Spirituality: An Introduction. The discussion covers the three-fold Rule articulated by Martin Thornton, its relation to mission, the value of poetry in theology and spirituality, and more. 

Other books by Fr Greg include The Monkhood of All Believers: The Monastic Foundation of Christian Spirituality, Thomas à Kempis: His Life and Spiritual Theology, and The Story of Monasticism: Retrieving an Ancient Tradition for Contemporary Spirituality.

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After a long hiatus, Holy C of E is back. And like all good things, the episode has three parts (but only one essence, of course).

In Part 1 of this episode, you'll hear some life updates from Clinton, Calum, and Joel. Sadly, we say our goodbyes to Clinton! 

Part 2 is an update from co-founder of the podcast Fr Jamie Franklin who, along with Clinton, is officially handing over the podcast to the new team. Keep up with Fr Jamie's work on the Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs podcast, his Substack Good Things, and be sure to buy his new book: The Great Return.

In Part 3, Calum and Joel introduce our new co-host, Rhys, and hear about his journey of faith before discussing the future of the podcast. 

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In this episode, Calum and Joel speak with Fr Charles Erlandson about John Keble's prayer book spirituality, his role in the catholic revival in the Church of England, and his continued relevance in facing contemporary challenges. Our discussion is based on Fr Charles' chapter "The Old Made New: John Keble (1792–1866) and the Revival of Reformed Catholicism" in the newly published Re-formed Catholic Anglicanism (Anglican Way Institute, 2024).

Resources mentioned: 
Orthodox Anglican Identity, by Fr Charles Erlandson
Give Us This Day, by Fr Charles Erlandson
St Michael's Abbey (YouTube)
Pray Daily
The Sacramentalists

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In this episode, Clinton and Joel are joined by Brad East for a wide-ranging discussion of a catholic perspective on Scripture. We ask Brad about his background and theological journey towards a catholic view before discussing issues that arise in his two books, The Doctrine of Scripture and The Church's Book: Theology of Scripture in Ecclesial Context. We cover the influence of Robert Jenson on Brad's work, issues of authority in interpreting Scripture, the relationship between Protestantism and historical criticism, the place of figural/theological interpretations of Scripture, how to help people engage Scripture as reading culture declines, and much more.

Brad has two new books coming out this fall: The Church: A Guide to the People of God (Lexham, 2024), and Letters to a Future Saint: Foundations of Faith for the Spiritually Hungry (Eerdmans, 2024).

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In this episode Calum and Jack speak to Fr Gerald McDermott about his new book Deep Anglicanism. They discuss his background, his coming into the tradition, and the reasons why he thinks Anglicanism is a faithful expression of Catholic Christian faith. You can order the book here. His magnum opus recently published is A New History of Redemption and is available here . 

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In this episode, Calum and Clinton interview Dr Alex Fogleman about Christian instruction for new believers preparing for the sacraments of baptism and confirmation, as explored in his book, Knowledge, Faith, and Early Christian Initiation (Cambridge University Press). Alex is the protégé of our previous guest Fr Hans Boersma (interviewed here and here), Assistant Research Professor of Theology at Baylor, and director of the Catechesis Institute. In this conversation, Alex returns to the sources of early Christian wisdom to explain how the saints and martyrs made disciples, and what their own formation entailed. If you want to be part of renewing catechesis in the contemporary Church, listen to this episode and share it with all of the catechumens and catechists in your life. 

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In this second episode exploring Fr Crouse’s Images of Pilgrimage, Clinton and Calum consider St Augustine, Dante and the end of our pilgrimage at a greater paradise than Eden.

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What book should you read this Lent? Calum and Clinton are reading Fr Robert Crouse’s Images of Pilgrimage. They are joined this week by Jack Chisnall, a new co-host, who explores allegorical images of wilderness and paradise in Genesis. If you want to follow along with our Lenten series, you can pick up a copy of Crouse’s book here and read a perceptive review of the book here. 

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