Living Through the Word

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about Jesus, who bore all our sin in His finished work on the cross.

On this Good Friday, the Rt. Rev. Marc Steele, suffragan bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word, shares a reflection on the meaning of "It is finished."

“After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), 'I thirst.' A...

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about the Lord who leads us to repentance.

On this Maundy Thursday, the Rev. Canon Jim Salladin shares a reflection on Daniel 9 and the road to renewal.

"O Lord, according to all your righteous acts, let your anger and your wrath turn away from your city Jerusalem, your holy hill, because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our...

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about Jesus, who laid down His life in the fullness of God's plan.

On this Wednesday of Holy Week, the Ven. Tucker Messamore shares a reflection on Matthew 26 and how our sovereign God works good through all things.

When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, an...

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about Jesus, who came into the world as light.

On this Tuesday of Holy Week 2026, the Rev. Jonathan Groves shares a reflection John 12:37-50 and the continued need for the proclamation of the Gospel.

When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them. Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not...

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about Jesus, "the founder and perfecter of our faith."

On this Monday of Holy Week 2026, Rev. Shay Gregorie offers a reflection on Hebrews 12 and what it means to "lay aside every weight."

 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance t...

The Glory of Christ | Pastor Chris Castaldo | Colossians 1:15–20; Revelation 21:1–5 | Solus Christus – Christ as the center and goal of Advent

The Faith that Waits

Bishop Marc Steele

Habakkuk 2:1–4;
Romans 1:17; Matthew
25:1–13

Sola Fide – Trusting the promise between Advents

Advent 2 | The Gift of Grace | Archbishop Glenn Lyons | Ephesians 2:1–10; Luke 2:1–14 | Sola Gratia – Grace descends to the undeserving

 Join us for a conversation between Bishop Julian Dobbs, Bishop Marc Steele, Bishop Dave Bena and Rev. Ife Ojetayo on the unique history of The Church of the Holy Trinity in Syracuse, New York. 

 Canon Theologian Henry Jansma delivered this sermon on August 31, 2025 at St. George's Anglican Church, Helmetta, NJ

Maryam Rostampour-Keller Testimony, Missions Conference & Synod 2025

Maryam is introduced by the Rev. Geoffrey Firth and The Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs 

Our Mission, to Proclaim the Gospel to New Jersey.  A sermon by Bishop-Elect Marc Steele to his parish, St. George's Anglican Church in Helmetta, New Jersey 

2025 Pastoral Address given at our May 15-17 Mission Conference and Synod in McLean, VA 

On the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks on Israel, Bishop Julian Dobbs reports back on his first tour of duty as the  Chair of the Global Mission and International Relations Task Force for the Anglican Church in North America.

On this 66th episode of Living Through the Word, Producer Marc Steele is interviewed by Bishop Julian Dobbs about the Steele's adoption journey. Learn about the important roles various congregations played in supporting Canon Marc and his wife, Korleen, and understand how this special calling of adoption introduced and reinforced the depth of God's grace and love for His children. Episode Resources: https://showhope.org/ https://empoweredtoconnect.org/churches-ministries/ https://anglicansforlife.org/ If you are interested in speaking to Canon Marc and Korleen Steele about the adoption process, please contact the Diocese with your request at office@adlw.org.<...

Canon Marc Steele hosts as Bishop Julian Dobbs takes the guest chair to provide an update on the situation in Israel based on his over 20 years of visiting the Holy Land and recent advocacy missions he has undertaken in Washington, D.C. There are many complementary resources for this episode, listed below. Bring them Home Now: https://stories.bringthemhomenow.net/ Yuri Levin's story of Survival: https://tinyurl.com/2wxpaskp Jews for Jesus, Jerusalem Branch: https://jewsforjesus.org/find-locations/jerusalem The Church's Ministry Among Jewish People: https://www.cmj-usa.org/ Christ Church Jerusalem: https://christchurchjerusalem.org/ Narrow Bridge Tours: https...

https://www.scribd.com/document/735794461/Bishop-Julian-Dobbs-Pastoral-Address-to-the-assembled-2024-Synod-of-the-Anglican-Diocese-of-the-Living-Word

The Anglican Diocese of the Living Word's 2024 Holy Week Reflections, Good Friday: Take up thy cross.

The Anglican Diocese of the Living Word's 2024 Holy Week Reflections, Maundy Thursday: Denial and the Rooster.

The Anglican Diocese of the Living Word's 2024 Holy Week Reflections, the Wednesday Before Easter: Let me wash your feet.

The Tuesday before Easter Holy Week Reflection for 2024.

063: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 11 with Bishop Peter Jensen In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 11, Bishop Julian explores the theme of homecoming in our final episode on Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at...

062: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 10 with Bishop Lee McMunn In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 10, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Lee McMunn. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Peter Jensen, the former Archbishop of Sydney, Australia. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662...

061: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 9 with Bishop John Miller In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 9, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop John Miller. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Lee McMunn of the Anglican Mission in England. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662...

060: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 8 with Bishop Todd Hunter of the Church for the Sake of Others In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 8, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Todd Hunter of the Church for the Sake of Others as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop John Miller. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The...

059: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 7 with Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 7, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Todd Hunter of the Church for the Sake of Others. Link to...

058: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 6 with Bishop Mark Engel of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes. In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 6, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Mark Engel of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes. as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope. Link...

057: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 5 with Bishop Felix Orji of the Diocese of All Nations In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 5, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Felix Orji of the Diocese of the All Nations as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Mark Engel of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes. Link to a...

056: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 4 with Bishop Chris Warner of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 4, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Chris Warner of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Felix Orji of the Anglican Diocese of All Nations. Link to a recommended Audible...

055: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 3 with Bishop Jake Worley, Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Cascadia In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part three, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Jake Worley, Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Cascadia as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Chris Warner of the Anglican Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic. Link to a recommended...

054: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 2 with Bishop Alex Farmer of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part two, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Alex Farmer of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain...

053: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 1 with Bishop Dan Gifford of ANiC In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part one, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Dan Gifford of the ANiC as they discuss the opening of The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. This book is Bishop Julian's second favorite book, behind the Bible. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http...

A CHRISTMAS SEASON BONUS EPISODE OF LIVING THROUGH THE WORD: While December 25th dominates the life of the Church as we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, there are three critical feast days that tell the account of the sacrifice paid for the cause of the Messiah on the 26th, 27th, and 28th of December that we must also commemorate. Bishop Julian Dobbs is joined by the Venerable Michael McKinnon, rector of the Church of the Advent in Southern Pines North Carolina, as they discuss the feasts of St. Stephen, St. John, and the Holy Innocents. Show Resources: https://thechurchoftheadvent...

Just in time for Advent, we bring you the gift of wonderful Advent and Christmas music for the church... But... these aren't the same three tunes you're used to. We brought music historian John Ahern on to discuss some deeper cuts and to reflect on how the proclamation of the entire gospel was such an important role for the earlier hymn writer, even when penning more seasonal tunes. External link, John's work with Ad Fontes: https://adfontesjournal.com/author/johnraherngmail-com/ Credit: Executive Producer: Marc Steele Producer: Sherri Edman Music: Opening: Carol of the Bells Music by Maksym Dudchyk https://www...