Best Gafcon Podcasts (2025)

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.By Stand Firm

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Anglican Unscripted 946 - Inquiry Charges Against Bishop Jones 40:53

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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Jane Austen Cozy Christmas Chat with Haley Stewart and David Goodhew 47:00

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With love, wit, and a laugh, Jane Austen brought human drama to the drawing room. We love her for it. It also gave her away as a Christian. On December 16, 1775, the Anglican clergy family of Austens welcomed their youngest daughter, who would grow to become one of the world’s greatest novelists and, as we’ll discuss today, a profound Christian; a …

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ADVENT has ARRIVED (and CHRISTMAS is COMING) 40:37

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In this episode of the Essential Anglican Podcast, hosts Chandler Wiley, Ben Fischer, and Shane Copeland explore the significance of the church calendar, particularly focusing on the season of Advent. They discuss the themes of waiting, preparation, and reflection that characterize Advent, as well as its historical context and practices. The conver…

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Anglican Unscripted 944 - ACNA College of Bishops Report 36:33

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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#281: Wait, Are We Pharisees? Christ Our Advocate Punches Back 40:39

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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.By Stand Firm

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#280: Christ Our Ally? Politics, the Pulpit, and Another Near-Affirming ACNA Parish 39:55

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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?By Stand Firm

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Anglican Unscripted 943 - The Great ACNA Litany 39:00

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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Empowering Ministry with Immigrant Communities 50:36

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What do wise and practical partnerships with immigrant communities look like? Today’s episode is from a conversation we co-hosted with The Episcopal Parish Network to explore how congregations can engage more faithfully and effectively with immigrant and refugee neighbors. We dip into a bit of theology here. But we concentrate on strategic applicat…

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Pray the GREAT LITANY (with Dr. Ephraim Radner) 46:14

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In this episode of the Essential Anglican Podcast, hosts Chandler Wiley, Ben Fischer, and Shane Copeland talk with Dr. Ephraim Radner to explore the Great Litany and the concept of the Anglican imaginary. They discuss the historical context of the Great Litany, its structure, and its relevance in modern life. Dr. Radner emphasizes the importance of…

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Anglican Unscripted 942 - Archbishop Wood Inhibited 38:30

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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#279: Off With Our Heads? The ACNA, Its Structure, and the Way Forward 41:37

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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.By Stand Firm

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When Revival Meets Rosaries with Nathan Smith and David Han 45:28

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What can we learn from surprising encounters between Catholics and Pentecostals? In 1906, in a no-count Los Angeles storefront, a one-eyed preacher named William Seymour, son of former slaves, began leading services on Azuza Street. Azuza Street has gone down in history as the catalyst of the Pentecostal movement, one of the largest groups of Chris…

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#278: The Mess Gets Messier: The Archbishop's Presentment Saga Continues 41:13

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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.By Stand Firm

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Anglican Unscripted 941 - Is Everyone Lying? 49:29

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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Justification As Foundation (with Rev. Dr. Ben Wagner) 45:47

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In this episode of the Essential Anglican Podcast, Chandler Wiley, Rev. Dr. Shane Copeland, and guest Rev. Dr. Ben Wagner delve into the doctrine of justification, exploring its significance in Anglican identity and its roots in the Reformation. They discuss the perspectives of key reformers like Martin Luther and Thomas Cranmer, the emotional and …

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#277: Trust the Process? The Archbishop, His Accusers, and the Pursuit of Justice 46:56

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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.By Stand Firm

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Anglican Unscripted 940 - Is the ACNA DOOMED? 57:06

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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The Art of Advent with Sylvie Vanhoozer 43:03

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How can decorating a Crèche draw us to a place of divine encounter? We are approaching yet another Advent season, a season of making space to wait on God. Maybe you’re good at making that space. Like a cat, you have no problem flopping down where you are, stretching your legs, and letting Jesus take the wheel. Or maybe you’re addicted—like most of …

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Questions for GAFCON 1:11:21

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This bonus episode of the podcast responds to the launch of a Global Anglican Communion, which would be separate from the Anglican Communion as we have known it. There are Anglicans rejoicing over this news. Anglicans grieving over this news. Anglicans who don’t know what to think. And a lot of Anglicans who may not know what’s going on, or may not…

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Anglican Unscripted 939 - ACNA Archbishop faces Presentment 49:00

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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The Future Has ARRIVED (GAFCON) 45:24

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In this episode of the Essential Anglican Podcast, hosts Chandler Wiley, Shane Copeland, and Ben Fischer discuss the significance of GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference) and its impact on Anglicanism. They explore the historical context of Anglicanism, the importance of the Jerusalem Declaration, and the shift of Anglicanism's center of gravi…

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#276: We Are the Anglican Communion: General Secretary Paul Donison on the Future of GAFCON 47:01

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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.By Stand Firm

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Writing While Christian with H.S. Cross 39:26

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What does faith have to do with fiction? Can romance teach us something about God's presence in imaginary worlds? Today’s episode is a conversation with novelist H.S. Cross, recorded live at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Savannah, GA, as part of their Sunday Night Sessions. We talk with Heather about 1920s Oxford; love stories and their theologica…

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GO TO BED ANGLICAN (Evening Prayer) 45:29

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In this episode of the Essential Anglican Podcast, Rev. Chandler Wiley and his co-hosts, Rt. Rev. Dr. Ben Fischer and Rev. Dr. Shane Copeland, delve into the significance of Evening Prayer within the Anglican tradition. They explore the historical context of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer, the structure and purpose of Evening Prayer, the im…

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Anglican Unscripted 938 - GAFCON NUKES The Communion 42:47

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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#275: Like Tears in the Rain? Humanity, AI, and the Providence of God 39:58

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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?By Stand Firm

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Anglican Unscripted 937 - Trials, Tribulations, & Title IV 27:53

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By Bp Phil Ashey, Kevin Kallsen

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Anglican Unscripted 936 - Most Chaplains choose ACNA 44:50

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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#274: Archbishop of Whom? Sarah Mullally, Men, Women, and the Anglican Communion 47:25

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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.By Stand Firm

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Living with Nicaea with Peter Casarella and Daniela Augustine 44:31

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How does Nicaea speak to social and political life today? In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s Nicaea’s 1700th birthday party all year long. Theology, church politics, Christian unity, we’re here for all of it. This is one of two episodes this year focusing specifically on Nicaea itself. Our first one was in January: Learning from Nicaea with Lewis Aye…