Stand Firm Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matt Kennedy preaches a sermon on John 2 and Jesus' miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee during a service of Holy Matrimony.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent controversy surrounding Calvin Robinson, talk about pastors engaging online, and wonder about who actually represents the ACNA.

Anne Kennedy's first-blush reaction to the Calvin Robinson debacle.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matt, Jady, and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation about the current place of biblical Christianity in American culture.

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss JD Vance's comments on ordered loves, the immigration debate, and Jesus' impact on who and why we love.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.