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Stand Firm Podcast info@standfirminfaith.com no Stand Firm With the guys taking a break for Holy Week, here's a rerun of episode 97, a discussion of the monumental “three days” of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday with the Great Vigil of Easter. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/097-Stand-Firm-Podcast-1.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:40:13 -0500 42:18 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Emma Waters to the show to discuss her new book and timeless principles for women of faith. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/299-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:04:09 -0500 48:24 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the James Talarico phenomenon, talk about his "faith forward" politics, and grapple with some of his dubious theological claims. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/298-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:06:34 -0500 40:43 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Bishop Julian Dobbs about the significance of G26 in Abuja, the relationship of the Global Anglican Communion to the Canterbury structures, the makeup of the Global Anglican Council, and more. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/297-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:12:46 -0500 43:29 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss The Abuja Affirmation, the statement released by the G26 meeting. They talk about its strengths and weaknesses, and what it means for global orthodox Anglicanism going forward. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/296-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:07:11 -0600 28:48 Stand Firm Jady gives a report from Abuja, addressing the big news of the day: the Primate's Council has been dissolved and a "Global Anglican Council" will exist in its place. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/295-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600 30:21 Stand Firm Jady checks in with a report on the second day of proceedings at G26 in Abuja, Nigeria. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/294-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:13:07 -0600 17:07 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick briefly discuss the announcement of Bp. Dobbs' lawsuit before turning to a report from Jady, who is present at the ongoing G26 Conference in Abuja, Nigeria. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/293-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:47:34 -0600 38:06 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about some of the recent struggles in the ACNA and discuss the news that some members have left in order to participate in the "reconquista" movement in The Episcopal Church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/292-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0600 42:45 Stand Firm Jady and Nick welcome Liza Koch and Ralinda Gregor to the show to discuss the reaction to the ACNA's cancelation of a controversial discussion panel about sexism and abuse in the church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/291-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:58:21 -0600 48:08 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome Anne Kennedy to the podcast to talk about the controversial upcoming ACNA panel discussion on preventing abuse and sexism in the church and the book from which it will pull material. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/290-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:33:04 -0600 45:27 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick react to the competing Super Bowl halftime shows. They discuss moral acceptability, talk about various reactions to the performances, and remember that the Gospel will win out in the end. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/289-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:32:09 -0600 36:29 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss an Aaron Renn article about the rise of vice in America. They talk about how we got here, how to shepherd people in this world, and the Good News about redemption in Jesus Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/288-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:35:48 -0600 43:27 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Article 14, "Of Works of Supererogation." They discuss the presenting issue the article sought to address, current applications of its teaching, and how works relate to faith. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/287-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:09:47 -0600 39:09 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick respond to a listener email about the Episcopal Church before discussing the ACNA's retaining of Rachel Denhollander and the anti-ICE church invasion in St. Paul, Minnesota. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/286-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:51:31 -0600 39:23 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Paul's admonition to be subject to governing authorities, and an Episcopal Bishop's interpretation. They discuss what he means and what he doesn't mean, and consider how and when citizens should defy their government. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/285-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600 37:52 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the biblical arguments for and against annihilationism, decide whether it's a heresy or an error, and consider whether or not it's a slippery slope to deconstruction. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/284-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:07:01 -0600 38:03 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the Washington Post's latest attempt to take down an ACNA leader, talk about Derek Jones' new denomination, and consider what makes a church schismatic. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/283-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:03:42 -0600 38:50 Stand Firm Jady and Nick discuss the Stewart Ruch verdict with Chad Graham, a lawyer and former Provincial prosecutor. They summarize the charges and the findings, clarify some confusing terms, and talk about some common critiques of the decision. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/282-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:59:53 -0600 56:34 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the response Christ Our Advocate Church has mounted to recent criticism. They react to a listener email as well as analyze a recent sermon. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/281-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:24:40 -0600 40:39 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Christ Our Advocate Church in Wheaton, IL, the contents of some of their sermons, and a page on their website detailing their "posture toward the LGBTQ+ community." Can a faithful ACNA church say these things? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/280-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:07:36 -0600 39:55 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss even further developments in the ACNA before talking about the province's governance structure, and whether or not bishops and their power are the source of the church's problems. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/279-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:09:03 -0600 41:37 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss new revelations related to the Wood presentment, talk about the collegiality (or lack thereof) in ACNA, and consider, again, where the province goes from here. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/278-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:11:25 -0600 41:13 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the presentment of Archbishop Wood, the process by which justice is sought in the province, and whether the ACNA's systems and leadership can be trusted. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/277-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:08:37 -0600 46:56 Stand Firm Jady and Nick welcome Bishop Paul Donison to discuss the recent GAFCON communique: how it came it about, what it means, and some of the challenges facing the Anglican Communion going forward. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/276-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500 47:01 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss artificial intelligence. Is it a threat to God's creation? Is it a tool to be used like any other? How should Christians approach this new technology? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/275-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:24:22 -0500 39:58 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, talk about where the ACNA fits within the distinctions of the broader Communion, and consider whether global orthodox Anglicanism is on solid ground. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/274-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:09:48 -0500 47:25 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Jeff Walton of the Institute on Religion and Democracy in the wake of his article on the Bp. Jones/JAFC situation. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/273-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:19:10 -0500 54:17 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the feud between Bishop Derek Jones and the ACNA, the attempted withdrawal of the JAFC, and whether the center of the Province can hold. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/272-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:22:57 -0500 69:00 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick dip into the mailbag, answering questions about the Charlie Kirk assassination, a preacher's obligation (or not) to engage current socio-political events, and what questions a vestry should ask a candidate for pastoral ministry. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/271-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:46:17 -0500 49:04 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss whether or not pastors should "happily release" people to other churches, good and bad reasons to leave a parish, and defending strongly held pastoral and denominational convictions. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/270-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:31:12 -0500 43:12 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss John Mark Comer, his popular book, and his new/old definition of following Jesus...with a long (and vigorous!) digression about kenosis. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/269-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0500 53:06 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Eastern Orthodoxy. They discuss the East's view of Scripture and tradition, theosis, the use of icons, models of the atonement, and the failure of Orthodox/Protestant dialogue. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/268-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:21:16 -0500 46:14 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss CNN's recent interview with Doug Wilson and the public reaction, before focusing on his comments on voting rights and American slavery. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/267-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:37:14 -0500 40:57 Stand Firm Jady and Nick talk to Miles Smith about what Christian Nationalism means, what people are afraid of when they hear those words, and what kind of relationship our founders foresaw for America and religion. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/266-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:17:04 -0500 33:0 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Dr. Matthew Barrett's joining the ACNA, talk about the ongoing drama attending the trial of one bishop, and consider another bishop's clash with a local vestry. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/265-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:31:15 -0500 50:45 Stand Firm Jady and Nick talk to Dr. Tom Price (of Gordon Conwell and the Theology Pugcast) about his journey to Anglicanism, discuss its theological distinctives, and hear how the "pugs" got together. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/264-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:15:41 -0500 50:47 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent growth of the ACNA and talk about what kind of province it could become. Finally, they share a brief thought about the passing of John MacArthur and the effect of his ministry. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/263-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:23:22 -0500 45:47 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the continued fallout from Austin Becton's Facebook post about Pride Month, Bp. Todd Hunter's disciplinary action, and how presbyters and bishops properly relate. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/262-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:27:08 -0500 49:40 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Josiah Leinbach about machine learning and validating Pauline authorship of the pastoral epistles before turning to William Whitaker and his apologetic genius. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/261-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0500 49:01 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the latest ACNA Rector to sound affirming online, talk about the J29 Coalition, and consider the ACNA's need to determine what it is and what it isn't. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/260-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:52:08 -0500 44:43 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to David Roseberry about life in the Episcopal Church, the famous Plano meeting in 2004, and his optimism about the future of the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/259-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:21:44 -0500 50:21 Stand Firm Matt Kennedy preaches a sermon on John 2 and Jesus' miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee during a service of Holy Matrimony. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/258-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2025 11:28:09 -0500 28:23 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent controversy surrounding Calvin Robinson, talk about pastors engaging online, and wonder about who actually represents the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/257-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 May 2025 20:53:25 -0500 44:46 Stand Firm Anne Kennedy's first-blush reaction to the Calvin Robinson debacle. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/256-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2025 20:49:18 -0500 9:47 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent election of Canon Jeff Bailey as the next Bishop of C4SO, and take a moment to consider the current state of the ACNA as compared to its founding. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/255-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2025 21:14:13 -0500 40:17 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the most recent discussion of a woman's proper role in the evangelical world. They also parse Anne Kennedy's solution to this seemingly intractable problem. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/254-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 01 May 2025 20:54:46 -0500 43:17 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick respond to two mailbag letters: the first about the Pope and the future of the Roman Catholic Church, and the second challenging them on their dismissal of The Episcopal Church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/253-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:43:03 -0500 40:17 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent interview of TEC Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, his comments on the sexuality fights, and his claim that a new generation of TEC & ACNA clergy are ready to work together. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/252-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:45:08 -0500 40:33 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss some commonly misused passages in the Bible: Mary and Martha, the Syrophoenician woman, 2 Corinthians 5, and more. They talk about conventional interpretations alongside woke and liberal contortions. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/251-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:01:09 -0500 35:17 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Mary, the mother of Jesus. Was she a lifelong virgin? Was she sinless? Does she play a role in redemption or mediation? The guys seek to acknowledge Mary's faithfulness in a biblically accurate way. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/250-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:13:35 -0500 37:58 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss two mailbag letters: they answer a question about Jesus describing himself as like a mother hen and then react to the new "Plano Statement" from G25 and discuss the current state of the Communion. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/249-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:11:57 -0500 40:32 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the ACNA's provincial initiatives, discuss the advantages and challenges of subsidiarity, and remember that it's the Good News of Jesus Christ that fuels ministry to all people. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/248-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:18:45 -0500 39:33 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick record with a live studio audience at St. Luke's Anglican Church's 2025 Theological Conference. They welcome the Rev. Jay Thomas, co-author of The Augustine Appeal, to the show. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/247-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:59:51 -0600 69:01 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the "drift" in evangelical institutions, debate exactly when and how they got off track, and talk about ways in which they might be saved. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/246-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:07:29 -0600 43:43 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation about the current place of biblical Christianity in American culture. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/245-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:43:08 -0600 35:07 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss JD Vance's comments on ordered loves, the immigration debate, and Jesus' impact on who and why we love. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/244-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:24:29 -0600 41:54 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the interfaith prayer service for Donald Trump's inauguration, decide that a Christian cannot participate in one, and talk about what rightly ordered worship looks like. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/243-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600 38:39 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Joe Biden's last few days in office, the inauguration festivities, and Donald Trump's first actions as the new President. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/242-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:10:41 -0600 37:01 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by Brad Littlejohn to discuss the difference between worldly freedom and Christian freedom, how the world got confused about the idea, and how pastors can share freedom in Christ with their congregations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/241-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:34:14 -0600 34:16 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Zondervan's new NIV study Bible, wonder if study Bibles are a good idea, and talk about the promotional campaign for this "Upside-Down Kingdom" Bible. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/240-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:16:46 -0600 39:05 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick are on Christmas Break. For three weeks, in lieu of new episodes, we'll post an Advent sermon, a Christmas sermon, and an Epiphany sermon. This week, here's an Epiphany sermon from Matt on Matthew 2:1-12. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/239-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:28:02 -0600 38:54 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick are on Christmas Break. For three weeks, in lieu of new episodes, we'll post an Advent sermon, a Christmas sermon, and an Epiphany sermon. This week, here's a Christmas sermon from Jady on John 1:1-18. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/238-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600 20:40 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick are on Christmas Break. Over the next three weeks, in lieu of new episodes, we'll post an Advent sermon, a Christmas sermon, and an Epiphany sermon. This week, here's an Advent sermon from Nick on Luke 3:7-18. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/237-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:57:36 -0600 23:21 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Article 37, "Of the Civil Magistrates." They discuss its contemporary relevance, how American Christians can relate to and pray for their government, tyrannical rulers, and more. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/236-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600 43:14 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Matt's recent article for the North American Anglican about training pastors. They discuss seminary options, making mistakes in pastoral ministry, and the best way to get ready to lead a parish. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/235-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:20:48 -0600 44:26 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss sola vs prima scriptura again, this time with Dr. Gerald McDermott. They talk about perspicuity, Anselm and Arias, the role of the interpreter, and more. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/234-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:45:48 -0600 67:25 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss homiletics. They talk about how long should a sermon be, what a sermon seeks to accomplish, whether or not there is a difference between preaching and teaching, and more. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/233-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600 38:33 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick digest the recent Justin Welby resignation news before turning their attention to the continuing tension between "sola" scriptura and "prima" scriptura in light of a new article by Dr. Gerald McDermott. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/232-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:26:22 -0600 41:50 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk dating, how to care for your children as they seek a mate, and God's plan for courtship and marriage. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/231-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:30:08 -0600 44:43 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss continued apostasy from the leadership of the Church of England before turning their attention to a recap of the recent Perseus Conference. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/230-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:18:22 -0500 41:51 Stand Firm Jady and Nick answer some listener questions: is wearing clergy attire a bad idea? Can clergy ever tell a parishioner how they should vote? What should we make of the most recent statement from the TEC Communion Partner bishops? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/229-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:42:45 -0500 38:56 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the meaning of the phrase "the least of these" in Matthew 25 before turning to the moral questions surrounding the Christian interaction with pagan cultures. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/228-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:47:05 -0500 41:22 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about "deconstructing" Christians, discuss whether sex is at the core of apostasy, and consider the practice of trading one set of laws for another. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/227-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:44:53 -0500 38:37 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Ray Ortlund's controversial tweet about the presidential race, dig into the 2024 Lausanne Congress "Seoul Statement," and talk about the need for clear language about biblical truth. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/226-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:32:25 -0500 39:36 Stand Firm 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/225-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:46:47 -0500 43:17 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/224-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:01:34 -0500 43:56 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/223-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0500 40:33 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/222-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:56:52 -0500 40:51 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/221-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:14:56 -0500 46:55 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/220-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:00:16 -0500 43:02 Nick Lannon The Rev. Nick Lannon compares and contrasts the contemporary understanding of "social justice" against how the Bible defines and understands the term; enjoy! https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/219-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0500 47:17 Matt Kennedy Matt Kennedy teaching on Genesis 6 https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/218-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0500 43:55 Stand Firm 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/217-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:07:06 -0500 40:23 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/216-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:26:50 -0500 37:56 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/215-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:13:25 -0500 43:30 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." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/214-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:02:06 -0500 42:10 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/213-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:22:14 -0500 34:43 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/212-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:58:33 -0500 36:39 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/211-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:44:00 -0500 22:09 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, Nick, and guest Kelly O'Lear record their first podcast from Provincial Assembly. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/210-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0500 15:57 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/209-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:53:02 -0500 18:29 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/208-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:53:29 -0500 42:28 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/207-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:42:32 -0500 40:06 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/206-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:27:13 -0500 41:08 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/205-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 30 May 2024 21:28:50 -0500 44:39 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/204-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 23 May 2024 22:26:55 -0500 43:37 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/203-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 16 May 2024 21:29:36 -0500 40:02 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/202-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 May 2024 21:16:59 -0500 41:50 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/201-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 02 May 2024 21:10:04 -0500 47:14 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/200-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:52:33 -0500 40:05 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/199-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:52:14 -0500 40:13 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). https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/198-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:29:50 -0500 44:17 Stand Firm Jady preaches a sermon on Christ's resurrection for Easter Sunday. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/197-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:37:07 -0500 26:33 Stand Firm Matt preaches a sermon on Psalm 22 for Good Friday. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/196-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:26:06 -0500 41:21 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/195-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:50:54 -0500 49:57 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/194-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500 42:46 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." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/193-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:13:58 -0600 40:10 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/192-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:56:39 -0600 37:31 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/191-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:54:46 -0600 35:51 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/190-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:51:58 -0600 47:27 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/189-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:32:13 -0600 40:21 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/188-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:31:15 -0600 37:11 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/187-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:27:05 -0600 42:31 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/186-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:36:23 -0600 40:57 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/185-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:09:36 -0600 59:20 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/184-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:59:23 -0600 17:43 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/183-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 21:51:35 -0600 20:02 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/182-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:53:39 -0600 33:21 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/181-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:13:42 -0600 46:01 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/180-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0600 39:11 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/179-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0600 38:11 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/178-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 21:34:22 -0600 39:57 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/177-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:17:12 -0600 36:18 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. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/176-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:09:19 -0600 37:20 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick welcome the Rev. Canon Phil Ashey to the show, and discuss the possibility of covenanted Anglican Communion with mutual accountability, interdependence, and discipline at the global level. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/175-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:44:52 -0500 44:14 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the Reconquista Movement, a strategy to rescue mainline churches for orthodoxy. While there are some exciting and noble aspects to the plan, there are serious theological and ecclesial problems with it. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/174-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:23:59 -0500 41:15 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss recent online conversations about "same sex attracted" people and marriage, talk about God's power to change us, consider biblical reasons for singleness, and remember that, in Christ, we are promised redemption. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/173-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:02:58 -0500 37:52 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent atrocities perpetrated by Hamas in Israel. They talk about the clash of cultures involved, look at the biblical right of nations to wield the sword, and consider God's on-going relationship to his chosen people. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/172-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:45:06 -0500 39:49 Stand Firm With the hosts on vacation, the podcast reposts a lecture given by Nick Lannon on the difference between worldly identities and biblical identity: "Who We Say That We Are: Identity and the Bible." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/171-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:12:32 -0500 40:24 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss prominent evangelicals distancing themselves from their former fellows, talk about the drive for—and the costs associated with—cultural acceptance, and remember that friendship with the world is enmity with God. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/170-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:11:54 -0500 35:41 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss God's law. They begin by reflecting on the waning influence of the "Gospel-Centered" movement and then talk about preaching and how the law works in a Christian's life. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/169-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:34:17 -0500 40:11 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent statement from ACNAtoo. They talk about the morphing definitions of terms, the anonymity of the leadership, and the anti-Christian nature of the organization's promises. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/168-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:00:45 -0500 40:39 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about a pastor's essay about leaving the ministry. They discuss expectations, the difficulties of parish ministry, and the consolation they find in Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/167-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:13:14 -0500 39:37 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss modern family planning: abortion, sperm donation, IVF, "snowflake" adoption, surrogacy, and more. They talk about the moral implications of these technologies, adoption in Christ, and hope in the Gospel. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/166-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:26:53 -0500 42:44 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Archbishop Beach's summer essay contest: a sermon on what it means to be a global Anglican today. They discuss that topic, applicable biblical texts, how such a sermon might go...and what they'll do with their winnings. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/165-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:36:29 -0500 39:13 Stand Firm Jady and Nick discuss a Christianity Today article about recently departed ACNA churches. They wonder if clergy and congregation knew what they were joining, reflect on their own past hesitancies, and reaffirm the goodness of God's Word...no matter what. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/164-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:26:15 -0500 42:37 Stand Firm Matt and Jady talk about the Barbie movie, gay Boy Scouts, masculinity, trail life, and Matt and Anne's workouts. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/163-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 02:17:33 -0500 40:20 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick tackle some more listener questions. This time: whether or not Anglicanism is Calvinist, female deacons, regenerate church membership, and becoming an involved layperson. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/162-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:32:32 -0500 39:18 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Just War Theory, discuss the difference between making war and turning the other cheek, and consider the history of the atomic bombings on the occasion of the release of the film OPPENHEIMER. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/161-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:28:48 -0500 39:47 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick react to a recent article calling for ACNA and TEC to reconcile. They remember (again) the reasons for the "schism," clarify (again) the severity of TEC's offense, and say (again) that only repentance can lead to reconciliation. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/160-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:31:42 -0500 42:59 Stand Firm With the hosts on vacation, the podcast reposts a lecture given by Dr. Jady Koch in the Fall of 2020: "How to Read the Bible: the Unknown God Made Known." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/159-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:09:31 -0500 57:27 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about women and their importance to the life of the church. They discuss different denominational traditions, the need for the full body to be doing ministry, and the God-honoring complementarity of men and women. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/158-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 22:12:02 -0500 41:46 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Dr. Andrew Walker of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary about the recent SBC Annual Meeting. They discuss the contentious issues, a resolution Dr. Walker co-authored, and the health of the denomination in general. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/157-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:18:06 -0500 46:01 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss victimhood culture, talk about the application of Matthew 18 in an online world, and (once again) rehearse the difference between public correction and private reconciliation. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/156-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:47:03 -0500 41:07 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the relatively restrained nature of "Pride Month," the tendency of evil to overreach, and how the family remains the most critical point of attack...and therefore defense. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/155-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:31:43 -0500 32:16 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Rick Warren's continued fight against the current state of the SBC. They consider his arguments, chew over their implications, and look at some parallels to the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/154-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:48:53 -0500 41:39 Stand Firm Matt and Jady discuss the notorious Ugandan anti-homosexuality legislation, talk about the ethics of boycotting, and consider how a Christian can live in good conscience in today's world. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/153-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:10:03 -0500 48:08 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss helping your kids endure "pride" month, talk about unavoidable catechesis, and encourage the faithful to hold to God's truth in the face of the world's lies. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/152-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 25 May 2023 22:00:16 -0500 35:33 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discus two seminaries' attempts to bridge the gap between TEC and ACNA, talk about what happens when fellowship is extended to wolves, and consider the impact of the Kigali Commitment on theological education. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/151-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 May 2023 21:37:10 -0500 37:57 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the trans issue at ground-level: how might it impact a local congregation? They discuss pastoral care strategies, potential church discipline, and the Good News for confused people. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/150-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 May 2023 21:21:45 -0500 44:12 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a Ugandan law about homosexuality, talk about ordering societies according to biblical principles, and distinguish between the three different kinds of law in the Scriptures. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/149-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 04 May 2023 21:25:37 -0500 40:25 Stand Firm Jady and Nick talk to Tim Vasby-Burnie, vicar at St George's Church, Shrewsbury, UK, about the recent goings-on in the Church of England and what life is like on the ground in a "normal" parish church in Great Britain. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/148-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:24:07 -0500 39:49 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by David Ould, Anne Kennedy, and Liza Koch to discuss the final day (and Commitment) of the GAFCON23 meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/147-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:38 -0500 29:01 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by Anne Kennedy to discuss the fourth day of the 2023 GAFCON Conference from Kigali, Rwanda. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/146-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:14:00 -0500 29:09 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by David Ould to discuss the third day of the 2023 GAFCON Conference from Kigali, Rwanda. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/145-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:10:25 -0500 28:15 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the second day of the 2023 GAFCON Conference from Kigali, Rwanda. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/144-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0500 24:56 Stand Firm On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt and Jady discuss the first day of the GAFCON conference from Kigali, Rwanda. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/143-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:49:05 -0500 19:59 Stand Firm Jady and Nick have a brief conversation about their upcoming trip to Rwanda, their hopes and dreams for the GAFCON gathering, and how encouraging it is to be in a communion so committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/142-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:44:23 -0500 35:24 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Dr. Jonathan Mumme, associate professor of theology at Hillsdale College, about the current educational climate, discuss what Christian parents can do in the face of it, and highlight the things that Hillsdale is getting right https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/141-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:16:21 -0500 52:56 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the upcoming debate in the Southern Baptist Convention about the ministry of women, consider the stance and state of the ACNA, and hope that all such discussions will be based on Scripture. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/140-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:14:25 -0500 40:56 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk with the Rev. Calvin Robinson, UK TV presenter and Free Church of England deacon. They discuss the state of Anglicanism in England, how the faithful might deal with opposition, the power of the Gospel proclaimed, and more. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/139-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500 51:54 Stand Firm Matt and Jady talk about the recent uproar over Josh Butler's book "Beautiful Union," wonder why all the same people get upset about the same things all the time, and discuss the value of cancel-proof spaces under good bishops (and editors). https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/138-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:39:50 -0600 55:27 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to David Brannen, a retired ACNA minister and the founder of My Inner Life spiritual direction ministry, about Asbury University and his experience at the revival that may (or may not) have been going on there. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/137-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:38:21 -0600 43:13 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick consider the "He Gets Us" ads, talk about bait and switch evangelism, and discuss how the Good News requires both law and gospel. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/136-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:18:29 -0600 44:01 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the devil. They discuss the recent notorious Grammys performance, what "Satanism" really means, Christians dabbling in the occult, and the Good News for a lost world. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/135-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:04:32 -0600 37:46 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by Dr. Lee Gatiss of The Church Society to discuss the state of the Church of England, talk about the recent goings-on in the House of Bishops, and hope for a Gospel renewal in worldwide Anglicanism. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/134-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:04:01 -0600 54:10 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick go back to the 5th century to look at the "filioque" clause in the Nicene Creed. They discuss why it's there, talk about what might be lost if it was removed, and consider the East/West divide. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/133-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:28:02 -0600 46:53 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent open letter from an English bishop to his diocese. They look at his (weak) arguments for the acceptance of same-sex "marriage," marvel at his abuse of scripture, and consider a churchman's responsibilities. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/132-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0600 46:37 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick turn on the mics with no plan. They end up talking about the Church of England, why people might stay in liberal churches, and the modern strangeness of biblical Christianity, among other things. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/131-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:49:01 -0600 41:05 Stand Firm Matt and Jady talk to Dustin Messer about the exvangelical phenomenon. They discuss what people who leave evangelicalism are really rejecting, how they can be engaged, and why it's important to defend the Gospel where it's being attacked. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/130-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0600 46:23 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the election of a bishop in The Episcopal Church, the apostasy of a formerly orthodox cleric, and the comfort of Gospel truth in the face of the world's pressure and lies. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/129-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:44:31 -0600 37:41 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about whether or not to have church on Christmas Day, the importance of remembering the reality of heaven and hell, and how eternity affects the here and now. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/128-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 22:03:19 -0600 39:50 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick are joined by Anne Kennedy and special guest Bethel McGrew to discuss all things Revoice, Spiritual Friendship, and "Side B." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/127-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:33:51 -0600 61:47 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent passing of the so-called Respect for Marriage Act, the societal implications of attempting to redefine marriage, and why marriage is so important in God's plan for men and women. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/126-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:05:00 -0600 41:19 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about why they love the ACNA, why they sometimes critique the ACNA, and why the ACNA is worth fighting for. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/125-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:06:56 -0600 44:07 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the new "conscience clause" in the Calvin University statement of faith, talk about the midterm elections and abortion, and decide that institutions need strong leadership to survive. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/124-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:07:00 -0600 41:17 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about binding the consciences of believers, discuss how to admit when you're wrong, and why we should be careful adding on to "love thy neighbor." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/123-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:16:15 -0500 42:30 Stand Firm Jady and Nick discuss youth ministry and the best way to include students in the life of the church. They talk about the youth ministry model in which they grew up and consider what might work better in the future. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/122-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:14:58 -0500 34:33 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Christian Nationalism, wonder if there's any way to keep one's deeply held beliefs out of politics, and discuss our overriding hope: the reign of King Jesus. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/121-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 22:50:16 -0500 44:43 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss some recent Twitter comments from Phil Vischer, wonder if Jesus' clashes with the Pharisees were due to their law-keeping, and talk about Christians and the common charge of hypocrisy. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/120-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:08:03 -0500 40:24 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent decision of The Table in Indianapolis to seek affiliation with the Episcopal Church. They talk about The Table's stated reasons for the departure and what it means for the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/119-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500 33:12 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss whether or not it's helpful to describe Christians as "black" or "white" in light of an upcoming conference, reflect on their cross cultural experiences, and share Good News for seemingly divided people. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/118-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500 43:58 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Queen Elizabeth's funeral. They talk about the importance of mourning, what goes on at a burial service, and how even in death we can celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/117-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:45:04 -0500 39:28 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick break open the mailbag again to respond to listener emails. This time: how to deal with a well-read Catholic family member, why the guys aren't Eastern Orthodox, and how to recognize the beginnings of wokeness in your church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/116-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500 43:19 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss a recent interview given by Archie Coates, new vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Brompton. They talk about his desire to keep his personal views to himself, and consider the pastoral calling to teach truth to the sheep. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/115-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500 45:17 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss men being friends with women, whether or not men should avoid being alone with women, and...well, men and women. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/114-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 22:04:59 -0500 40:31 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the formation of a new diocese in Australia, discuss what it means for a church to be "catholic," and consider (again) what circumstances warrant "walking apart." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/113-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:20:34 -0500 40:53 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about political power. They discuss whether or not Christians should seek it, if it can be used for good, and respond to some common objections to Christian political involvement. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/112-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500 36:36 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick conclude their discussion of the 2022 Lambeth Conference. They talk about whether anything good came from it, what might have been learned, and what a reforming movement in the Anglican Communion might look like. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/111-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500 41:46 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick continue to discuss the 2022 Lambeth Conference. They talk about the bounds of orthodoxy, the sufficiency of the creeds, and whether or not sex is worth disfellowshipping over. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/110-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500 43:59 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the currently-meeting Lambeth Conference. They talk about the World-wide Anglican Communion, whether it's salvageable, and whether or not the ACNA should want to be part of it. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/109-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:41:52 -0500 40:40 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about weddings (after Nick attended one on Crete), what the point of a Christian wedding is, and how a Christian marriage is a reflection of the Good News about Jesus Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/108-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:37:52 -0500 43:13 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick continue to discuss supposed inconsistencies in the pro-life position. Can someone who supports the death penalty be pro-life? What does the Bible say? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/107-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:48:56 -0500 39:08 Stand Firm Jady and Nick are joined by Mark Marshall to discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade, whether or not Christians are allowed to celebrate, and the faith and founding of the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/106-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:22:39 -0500 40:54 Stand Firm Jady and Nick talk about how important it can be to tell the truth, even when it seems like the whole world is lying. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/105-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:58:56 -0500 37:29 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about PRIDE month, confirm that drag shows are indeed bad for kids, and discuss Justin Welby's letter to some African Archbishops. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/104-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:03:06 -0500 45:08 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the calling of a new Dean to Trinity School for Ministry and talk about the future of leadership formation in the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/103-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 May 2022 21:57:37 -0500 34:45 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the doctrine of inerrancy. They consider so-called "literary devices," ask whether or not it's important the Bible be inerrant, and suggest that a little faith in God might go a long way. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/102-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 May 2022 22:01:28 -0500 40:14 Stand Firm Jady and Nick join the "winsomeness" discourse, trying to find clarity and truth, and hoping to add something by looking at some relevant Bible passages. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/101-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 May 2022 22:13:12 -0500 35:57 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the recent draft Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, discuss the evangelical conversation around abortion, and describe the way in which culture reverses the sacraments of the church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/100-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 05 May 2022 22:09:27 -0500 38:41 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent ruling in the South Carolina Supreme Court regarding ACNA congregations and their buildings. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/099-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:29:08 -0500 43:04 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss some common criticisms of Penal Substitutionary Atonement, interact with the ideas of some of its well-known detractors, and wonder if there can be Good News without Jesus taking the punishment for sin in our place. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/098-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500 46:42 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the monumental "three days" of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday and the Great Vigil of Easter. They look at the liturgies, the remembrances, and the theological underpinnings of each celebration. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/097-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:50:52 -0500 42:18 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick revisit the question of Christian engagement with culture in light of the recent revelations about the Walt Disney Company and the explicit conversations and curriculum in public schools. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/096-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:18:22 -0500 42:02 Stand Firm Anne, Liza, and Ralinda answer the question of the moment: what is a woman? They discuss telling the truth, how kids are getting trapped by lies, and why it's Good News that God is the only creator. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/095-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:58:40 -0500 46:51 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the odd ways that modern Christians sometimes talk about the image of God. They then discuss what that phrase means, and how it relates to the Good News about Jesus. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/094-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:54:50 -0500 50:36 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss several recent statements about the on-going abuse investigation in the Diocese of the Upper Midwest. What can a Christian make of what's happened, and where can Good News be found? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/093-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:43:13 -0500 44:53 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the "holistic" approach to abortion opposition in light of the Texas heartbeat law and the new Florida abortion ban. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/092-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:54:38 -0600 47:42 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the lack of trust in institutions: the media, the government, and the church. They discuss what might be done to restore that trust, telling the truth, and about proclaiming the Good News into a cynical world. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/091-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0600 39:11 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the observances of Ash Wednesday and Lent and discuss whether or not they can be celebrated in line with the Gospel, avoiding sacerdotalism. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/090-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:20:12 -0600 44:28 Stand Firm Matt and Nick continue tracing the beginnings of the ACNA with Dr. Jon Shuler. On this episode, he tells the story from the foundations of the AMIA in the late 1990s to the Jerusalem GAFCON meeting in 2008. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/089-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:10:43 -0600 75:31 Stand Firm Matt and Jady talk to Jon Shuler, founder of NAMS and current Interim Rector of Christ the King Grace in Pawley's Island, SC. Dr. Shuler shares his story of ministry in the Episcopal Church, creeping revisionism, and the road toward the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/088-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:00:58 -0600 68:30 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent Revoice conference, with special reference to Anne Kennedy's review for CRI, and talk about whether Revoice's claims and critiques are biblical or apt to lead people away from Christian orthodoxy. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/087-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:08:31 -0600 51:12 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss an ongoing abuse investigation in the ACNA, the impact of "trauma-centered" responses, and whether or not it's still possible to have difficult conversations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/086-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:54:27 -0600 34:05 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Canada's new anti-"conversion therapy" law, some Finnish criminal charges, and the centrality of conversion to the Christian Gospel. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/085-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:52:10 -0600 44:46 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick unpack Articles 12 and 13, talk about how a Christian should think about good works, and discuss what God thinks of the "good" works of non-believers. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/084-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:55:04 -0600 44:18 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the tendency to defer to qualifications in a debate, what getting a doctorate really means, and what a pastor's "lane" really is. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/083-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0600 54:18 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss 2021 and hand out some awards: issue of the year, most surprising development, and more. They talk wokeness, Dear Gay Anglicans, evangelical elites, and the pathways into and out of Anglicanism. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/082-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 22:08:04 -0600 53:03 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the importance and meaning of Advent, talk about what true repentance is, and review some of the different theories about the second coming of Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/081-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600 50:38 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the current state of the abortion debate in America, the role of one's faith in the political sphere, and whether or not God's law should be the law of the land. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/080-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600 45:40 Stand Firm Anne, Jady, and Nick talk to Denny Burke (seminary professor, Baptist pastor, and President of the CBMW) about his recent Twitter conversation with Kristin Du Mez, the difference between sheep and wolves, why LGBTQ issues are "Gospel" issues, and more. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/079-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:09:35 -0600 52:55 Stand Firm Matt, Jady and Nick discuss infant baptism, talk about the biblical, historical, and theological reasoning behind the practice, and then tackle (and kind of disagree on) what actually happens in the sacrament. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/078-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:49:50 -0600 51:28 Stand Firm Matt, Anne, Jady and Liza react to a recent New York Times piece, share their own memories of learning about America’s racial history, discuss the true meaning of repentance, and talk about the complications of writing for a secular audience. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/077-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:07:01 -0600 54:04 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the results of a recent Arizona Christian University survey, wonder about the exploding number of young people identifying as LGBTQ, and think about ways the church can proclaim Good News to this Brave New World. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/076-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:54:30 -0600 42:56 Stand Firm Matt and Jady talk about the Bible, discuss its purpose, and consider how the church can and should use it, both in preaching and in ministry. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/075-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 44:44 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss some of the terms associated with the Reformation. They talk about the term "Protestant," hash out the meanings of words like "Calvinist," and "reformed," and review some of the differences between Luther and Calvin. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/074-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0500 51:21 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Michael Nazir-Ali's defection to Roman Catholicism, consider the Protestant distinctives, and talk about how crucial it is to stand up for the truth. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/073-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 22:07:43 -0500 48:54 Stand Firm Jady and Nick discuss several recent articles on the so-called "evangelical elites," consider their attempt to appeal to the broader culture, and talk about what kind of culture a Gospel Christianity would produce. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/072-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:07:47 -0500 42:39 Stand Firm Matt and Nick are joined by David Ould to discuss the situation on the ground in Australia. They talk about the lockdowns, how churches are dealing with them, and the Christian way to submit to authority. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/071-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:33:51 -0500 63:06 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick continue to talk about what makes an Anglican an Anglican. They discuss what keeps us together, what's worth splitting over, and consider what "salvation issues" might be. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/070-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:06:19 -0500 34:48 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the recent consecration of a woman to the episcopate in Kenya, wonder about its affect on the ACNA's global relationships, and discuss GAFCON's middle ground on women's ordination. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/069-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:54:33 -0500 50:13 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on the life and ministry of Bishop John Spong, his efforts to make the church relevant, and the Good News of culturally discordant Christianity. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/068-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:41:58 -0500 40:03 Stand Firm Friend of the show Ethan Magness interviews historian Dr. Gillis Harp about the “three streams” of Anglicanism. They discuss the origins of the phrase, the historical course of the development of Anglican identity, and the good of the Reformation. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/067-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0500 49:34 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about what everyone's talking about: evangelicalism. They discuss what it really means, its place in Anglicanism, and why preserving such an identity is crucial to the proclamation of the Good News. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/066-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:03:54 -0500 45:38 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about new forms of an old heresy: Pelagianism. They also discuss the importance of the doctrine of original sin and explain why Good News can only come from a God who justifies on his own. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/065-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:57:12 -0500 41:03 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the Taliban's retaking of major Afghan cities from a Christian perspective, the longstanding friction between Christianity and Islam, and how God is at work even in the midst of such profound suffering. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/064-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:12:23 -0500 47:42 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the new Netflix documentary, "Pray Away." They talk about the valid criticisms the film makes about evangelical "ex-gay" ministries, what the movie gets wrong, and what the Good News of Jesus is for sexual strugglers. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/063-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 03:13:09 -0500 43:43 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Owen Strachan, author of the new book Christianity and Wokeness. They discuss the definition of wokeness, different kinds of postmodernity, and how the church can fight this anti-Gospel. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/062-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 23:21:03 -0500 43:36 Stand Firm Jady and Nick are joined by Michael Neal and Alonzo Crawford to discuss their student discipleship curriculum, To Be a Disciple: Foundations of the Christian Life. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/061-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:03:40 -0500 42:40 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick react to a recent article by Bishop Ray Sutton about Christian education, discuss the formation and raising up of disciples...and especially the development of clergy. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/060-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:09:50 -0500 44:10 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Andrew Pearson, former Dean of the Cathedral Church of the Advent (Episcopal) in Birmingham, AL. They discuss ministry, the revisionism of the Episcopal Church, and the future of the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/059-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:34:25 -0500 50:38 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about preaching, how they prepare their sermons, and what they're trying to accomplish from the pulpit. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/058-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:30:03 -0500 55:32 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the "radical vocation" of ordained ministry, whether or not the priestly calling has changed over the years, and the possibility of mutual ministry between ACNA and the Episcopal Church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/057-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:00:41 -0500 53:02 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Archbishop Beach's recent comments to Provincial Council, the SBC's election of a new president, and how grateful they are for strong and godly leadership. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/056-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:37:38 -0500 37:46 Stand Firm Jady and Nick share a bit of their personal journeys to Anglicanism, talk about planting churches worth fighting for, and reflect on what makes Anglican worship special. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/055-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:06:06 -0500 40:44 Stand Firm Matt and Jady talk about "Pride Month," discuss its widespread appropriation and cultural weight, and connect it to famous evangelicals who leave their former faith behind. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/054-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:32:03 -0500 39:06 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about how we know our God is triune, the differences between the immanent Trinity and the economic Trinity, and take a look at the idea that the Son (Jesus) might be "eternally submissive" to the Father. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/053-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 May 2021 22:15:56 -0500 43:52 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the doctrine of biblical inerrancy, the Chicago Statement on the same, how old Noah was when he died, and whether or not the Word of God can be trusted. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/052-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 20 May 2021 22:19:38 -0500 45:13 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick react to the election of the first openly trans Bishop in the ELCA, discuss the relevance of the Council of Nicaea, and reflect (again) on the fact that the Gospel is only Good News in light of God's holy law. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/051-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 13 May 2021 11:00:00 -0500 38:42 Stand Firm Matt, Jady and Nick take a stab at defending "the patriarchy." They discuss whether or not that's a helpful word, talk about the biblical roots, and wonder if there's anything that's actually good about male headship. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/050-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 07 May 2021 05:30:05 -0500 51:06 Stand Firm Matt, Anne, and Jady discuss Beth Allison Barr's new book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood. They look at Barr's understanding of complementarianism, chat about the source of "patriarchy," and address Barr's problematic treatment of the Bible. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/049-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:51:20 -0500 60:06 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the differences between social justice and biblical justice, talk about why the language beneath the concepts is so important, and agree that true justice can only proceed from hearts changed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/048-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:57:18 -0500 44:24 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the reasons behind the high-profile exits of some ex-evangelicals, the (mis)understanding of sex's place in the created order, and how redemption in Christ is only possible as a result of God's real love. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/047-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:58:38 -0500 43:49 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk identity, discuss where the meaning of life comes from, and why it's Good News that we don't have to define ourselves. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/046-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:06:26 -0500 45:26 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the supposed tension between dogmatism and mission, look at some of the church's past attempts to be "relevant," and wonder where the person and work of Jesus fits in. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/045-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:35:21 -0500 51:12 Stand Firm Anne, Jady, and Ralinda finish their discussion of Du Mez's book with a wide-ranging discussion including lies about evangelicalism, James Dobson vs Hillary Clinton, and life at the Air Force Academy. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/044-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:27:07 -0500 42:55 Stand Firm Anne, Jady, and Ralinda continue their discussion of Jesus and John Wayne. On this episode: Communism, the evangelical "influence" on the Vietnam War, and "hyper" masculinity. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/043-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:40:32 -0500 60:31 Stand Firm Anne, Jady, and Ralinda begin a Stand Firm series discussing the popular book Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez. In this episode: What is an evangelical? and Is Du Mez's entire premise flawed? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/042-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:03:36 -0600 65:02 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on the ongoing discussion around the ACNA Bishops' Pastoral Statement on Sexuality and Identity and dig into a recent article by Andrew Goddard to answer some common criticisms. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/041-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:47:10 -0600 51:47 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent "Dear Gay Anglicans" letter, talk about some of the historical and theological implications, and explore what it means to be obedient to a bishop. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/040-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600 53:00 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent revelations about Ravi Zacharias, wonder if anyone is immune to their sin nature, and address the idea that evangelical belief actually contributes to the prevalence of sexual sin. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/039-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:36:10 -0600 40:59 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about starting a Facebook group; sheep, shepherds, and wolves in an online world, and how being "for" something necessarily means being "against" other things. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/038-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:11:20 -0600 39:09 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick have a conversation about why God would create a beautiful gift like sex and then decree that it exist only in the context of a lifelong marriage between a man and woman. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/037-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:50:10 -0600 34:52 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent statement from the ACNA Bishops about sex and identity, talk about the difference between temptation and sin, and explore the relationship between truth-telling and pastoral care. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/036-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:40:18 -0600 52:44 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about "Christian nationalism" and "white evangelicalism," discuss the ways faith in Jesus Christ impacts our involvement in politics, and find (more) fault with progressive Christianity. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/035-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:39:35 -0600 48:51 Stand Firm Anne, Liza, and Ralinda take the mic again to talk to author, musician, and podcaster Alisa Childers. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss her life story, her new book, progressive Christianity, Critical Race Theory, and more. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/034-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:31:15 -0600 66:17 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the strange ending to the recent Congressional prayer, look at Article 18 of The 39 Articles, and talk about why God can only be Good News as revealed in Jesus Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/033-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:02:32 -0600 49:59 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick hand out some awards at the end of a crazy year. They discuss their "issue of the year" and their "surprise of the year," including Covid-19, Critical Theory, Trans activism, feminism, and more. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/032-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 23:37:36 -0600 51:30 Stand Firm Jady and Nick discuss the different ways people have tried to make sense of the Incarnation, God come to Earth in Jesus Christ. Who was Jesus, and who must he be to be Good News for us? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/031-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:46:50 -0600 39:06 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick respond to a frequently-asked question: if God doesn't save everyone, does that mean he doesn't love everyone? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/030-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:14:05 -0600 40:07 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick wonder about putting too much faith in politics, discuss how politics is downstream from culture, and talk about the importance of passing the faith on to our kids. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/029-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:36:47 -0600 42:09 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the sacraments of communion and baptism. They talk about what makes a sacrament, their symbolic-and-more nature, whether or not they "work," and where the Good News is in these "holy mysteries." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/028-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:08:06 -0600 53:48 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick have a wide-ranging discussion about election reactions, compassion (both real and fake), and having conversations with people who disagree with you. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/027-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 22:10:48 -0600 46:59 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about bishops and bishop-led churches. They discuss advantages and disadvantages of having bishops, whether or not they're biblical, and consider the recent resignation of a bishop in the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/026-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:56:04 -0600 48:05 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the Vatican's recent statement about indulgences and purgatory, why the idea is such bad news, and how the attempt to buy one's way into grace is widespread, both inside and outside the church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/025-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 22:13:29 -0500 50:47 Stand Firm Jady and Nick discuss the intersection of the church and your money. The Bible asks us to give back to God...but how are we to think about it? Why does the church talk about money so much? Is there any Good News to be found in stewardship? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/024-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:56:05 -0500 36:55 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick answer some listener questions, including what love has to do with honesty about sex, a potential referendum on abortion, and what it might mean to be called to celibacy. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/023-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:02:04 -0500 43:45 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent finding by The Episcopal Church against Bishop William Love. When justice and love are defined outside the Word of God, defenders of God's Word find themselves labeled as unjust and unloving. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/022-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:10:10 -0500 43:12 Stand Firm Jady, Nick, and special guest Michael Neal discuss public reaction to Amy Coney Barrett and especially to her adopted children. In the course of their conversation, they talk about Ibram X. Kendi and his book, "How to Be An Antiracist." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/021-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500 36:58 Stand Firm Anne, Liza, and Ralinda take the mic this week to discuss a transgender Icelandic Jesus, the downside of the Jesus Storybook Bible, and a few more thoughts on Netflix's notorious film "Cuties." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/020-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0500 45:43 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the good news that the Bible is the only authority we need, the human urge to make new laws, and what it means that God's Word once delivered is "enough." https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/019-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 21:23:24 -0500 42:50 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Jesus' plan for discipline in the church, the difference between public and private sin and rebuke, and the Good News that comes along with repentance, reconciliation, and restoration. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/018-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:06:44 -0500 45:07 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the hesitance of the world (and some parts of the church) to make any claim of absolute truth. Intended to be welcoming, the idea that many opposing things can be true at once is really hollowing churches out from the inside. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/017-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0500 32:49 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss marriage and family, the biblical warrant for the "nuclear family," whether it is an institution worth defending, and attacks on the idea from some evangelicals, more revolutionary organizations, and everything in between. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/016-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:03:10 -0500 44:03 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss why abortion is such an important issue for Christians, the biblical warrant for a pro-life stance, and what a broad view of "pro-life" really means. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/015-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:53:29 -0500 43:59 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's hit new single, the virtue of purity in light of the Gospel, and the role of sex in a world which refuses to hear the word of God. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/014-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 22:20:23 -0500 34:43 Stand Firm Jady and Nick discuss the role a Christian plays in his or her spiritual growth. They talk about whether sanctification is monergistic or synergistic and decide that there is Good News for sinners wondering about their Christian development. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/013-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 22:52:27 -0500 44:53 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the source of Christians' desire to gather together. God commands it in the Bible, and it edifies the body, shaping it into Christ's image in ways that online worship cannot. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/012-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500 43:06 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the "kingdom mandate." They ask what Christians should be doing to make the world look like God's kingdom, and whether or not the local church needs to reflect the heavenly worshiping community. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/011-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500 44:07 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick continue their conversation about free will, discussing the differences between Reformed views, Pelagianism, Arminianism, and even Molinism. The more in charge God is, they decide, the better the Good News about Jesus. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/010-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500 45:19 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk free will on the occasion of Independence Day. But...are we free? Do we have agency? Is the biblical assertion that we are slaves bad news...or is it ultimately Good News? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/009-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500 44:03 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss theological errors. What's the difference, they ask, between a Christian who is wrong about something and someone who has put themselves outside the scope of the faith? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/008-Stand-Firm-Podcast.mp3 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500 39:12 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the removal of statues and the renaming of buildings, talk about the complicated nature of history, and rejoice in the Good News of the Gospel for people with sins in their past. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/Stand-Firm-Podcast-007.mp3 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500 43:21 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the Supreme Court's recent Bostock decision, continue their exploration of the world's anti-Gospel, and consider what the Christian life will look like in a world that, more and more, rejects Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/Stand-Firm-Podcast-006.mp3 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500 37:19 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about one of Christianity's core doctrines, original sin. How does misunderstanding sin lead to other errors? How does a proper understanding of sin make the Gospel news sound all the sweeter? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/Stand-Firm-Podcast-005.mp3 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500 33:52 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick react to the national conversation around race and justice. What is the Good News for this divided time? https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/Stand-Firm-Podcast-004.mp3 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500 42:36 Stand Firm Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about the Holy Spirit, some common misunderstandings, and how the Spirit connects to the Good News about Jesus. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/Stand-Firm-Podcast-003.mp3 Thu, 28 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500 34:43 Stand Firm Matt Kennedy, Jady Koch, and Nick Lannon discuss the various theories explaining the atoning sacrifice of Christ, and especially commend the centrality of penal substitution to the proclamation of the Gospel. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/Stand-Firm-Podcast-002.mp3 Thu, 21 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500 37:11 Stand Firm Matt Kennedy, Jady Koch, and Nick Lannon chat about woke culture in the ACNA. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sfpodcast/Stand-Firm-Podcast-001.mp3 Sat, 16 May 2020 21:45:17 -0500 37:44