Faith and Honor: Recent Episodes
Faith and Honor
On this episode, we cover the themes of the Rogation days, which are the three days before the Feast of the Ascension. We discuss how Rogationtide highlights God’s sovereignty and providence, which highlights our great need as mortal creatures and contrasts with polytheistic idolatry. We also discuss the Bible’s theology of covenant, land, and rule. We cover requesting the Lord for thing in Jesus’ name and what we should be asking God for.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this month’s episode, our daring hosts continue their journey through the formularies of the Anglican Way with a discussion of the Thirty-Nine Articles. Steven and Richard work through Article 17 ‘Of Predestination and Election.’
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On this episode, we discuss the dynamics and implications of the Kigali Commitment. We discuss issues of Anglican history, previous failures to uphold orthodoxy, how theological revisionism works, what this means for various Anglican provinces around the globe, what this may mean for the Church of England, and the very hard work of evangelism, repentance, and faithfulness that is ahead of us.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this month’s episode, our hosts take a detour to discuss the final product of GAFCON IV: the Kigali Commitment before returning to discuss Articles 15 and 16 of the Articles of Religion. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Wedgetweets and @Godremembrancer
Participants:
- Dr. Andrew Pettegree
- James Syrow
- Bart Gingerich
- Brian Oldfield
On this episode, we cover the collect and propers for the quarterly Ember Days. We discuss what Ember Days are, typical practices associated with Embertide, and why these are still relevant today. We also discuss ordination, pastoral ministry, preaching the Gospel of reconciliation through Jesus Christ to the nations, Christ as the Author and fulfillment of the Word, what that has to do with preaching and teaching, and more.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this month’s episode, our daring hosts continue their journey through the formularies of the Anglican Way with a discussion of the Thirty-Nine Articles. Steven and Richard work through Articles 11-14 by closely reading the Homily of Justification.
Original Language audio of the Homily
Modern language audio of the Homily Pt. 1
Modern language audio of the Homily Pt. 2
Modern language audio of the Homily Pt. 3
Participants:
The Rev. Brian Foos of St. Andrew’s College joins us once again to discuss the university, particularly with regard to the current landscape and what its future needs to look like. We discuss how that higher education today is very much a ruin of its former self. Truth, beauty, and goodness are not valued as they should be in the curriculum or in student life. Christians must make a transition to better models of learning–a pilgrimage through the wilderness. The best approaches will involve not only a commitment to attaining virtue and wisdom but will also include the difficulties of Christian community, in which we don’t simply run away from problems or ignore people, but instead confront sin and disorder while extending grace and mercy in the context of Christian fellowship and love.
Participants:
- The Rev. Brian Foos
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
On this episode, we explore the fascinating topic of Jewishness, Judaism, and Christianity. We discuss the Jewish roots of Christianity, what Christians often don’t know or understand about Judaism, history, and important issues of identity.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- Mr. Brandon LeTourneau
- The Ven. Isaac Rehberg
On this episode, we cover the collect and propers for the feast of the dedication of the Church. We discuss what meeting houses of worship are for, how they fit into the broader Christian theology of worship, how they serve as important places for the true Temple of God to assemble together, what it means that Christians are “living stones” built up into a “spiritual house,” how our Savior scours the Temple to purify it, the dangers of unfaithful churches, and why one of the greatest treasures of the true Temple is little children praising the Lord.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this month’s episode, our daring hosts continue their journey through the formularies of the Anglican Way with a discussion of the Thirty-Nine Articles. Steven and Richard work through Article 9 (Of Original or Birth Sin) and Article 10 (Of Free Will).
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Mark Garcia, President of the Greystone Theological Institute and a professor systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, joins us to discuss the doctrine of Mary according to historic Reformed Catholicity and how such theology can guide us in our deeply confused times. We also discuss conversions to Roman Catholicism that are motivated out of concern for gender and sexuality, the dangerous extremes on these issues that present themselves in the contemporary Reformed world, and why Christians of all stripes must once again rediscover their sources and authorities, especially the Holy Scriptures.
You can find the article referenced in this episode here:
https://www.greystoneinstitute.org/wince-sing/stepping-back-from-mary-to-the-roman-catholic-question
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Dr. Mark Garcia
On this episode, we cover the proper and collects for A Saint’s Day. This is an option for “black-letter” feasts commemorating various saints throughout church history. We discuss the importance of imitating the good examples of past saints, the “great cloud of witnesses” that encompasses us, how the saints are treated, and the Final Judgment.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this episode, we explore the themes of All Saints’ Day, traditionally the last red-letter day of the Christian year in the prayer book. We will discuss the communion of the saints, the reality that Christians enjoy a fellowship that crosses space and time, perseverance in faith, being sealed for preservation from judgment as one of the elect of God’s covenant people, the role of the saints in the heavenly liturgy, enduring persecution for Christ’s sake, the blessings and consolations of eternal life that await the saints, and how we taste of such heavenly blessings even now.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this month’s episode, our intrepid hosts begin their journey through the formularies of the Anglican Way with a discussion of the Thirty-Nine Articles. Steven and Richard briefly go over the history of their production and application and then dive into the first eight articles.
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On this episode, we discuss the themes of the Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude. We will discuss how the prophets and apostles serve as a foundation for the Church, how Christ is the chief cornerstone for the Church, how the Lord demands holiness of His Temple, the evil motivations of false teachers, how false teaching subsidizes fleshly lusts, and why false teachers and their unrepentant enablers hate faithfulness and pure doctrine.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this episode, we discuss the “ecclesiastical identity crisis” of many churches as evidence by their cancellation of services on Sunday because it falls on Christmas. We talk about man’s nature as a worshiper rather than mere consumer, the importance of worship, the significance of worship in the covenant assembly of God’s people, why Christians worship together on Sunday, and why Christians worship together on Christmas. We also explain how the fear of God has been displaced by other cares and concerns and how keeping worship central to the Advent and Christmas season makes the celebration all the more joyful. Simply put, the Church has a duty to teach the importance of worshiping God on a congregational level, to unveil the vanity of hedonistic materialism, to provide opportunites for God’s people to worship the Lord, and to celebrate the good news of the Son’s Incarnation.
You can read Fr. Messer’s Gospel Coalition article here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/church-services-christmas/
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Dustin Messer
On this episode, we explore the themes of the Feast of St. Luke, the physician who bore witness to the Great Physician. We discuss the healing we find Jesus, doing the work of an evangelist while enduring afflictions, persevering in our faith, and being faithful not only to Christ and His Gospel in the face of opposition, but also to fellow Christians who suffer for His name’s sake.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this episode, we discuss the collect and propers for Michaelmas. We explore topics of angelology (the doctrine of angels), including God’s ordering of the creation, angelic service, spiritual warfare, Satan, demons, the significance of Christ in the history of spiritual warfare, and the importance of “little ones” whose angels behold the face of the Father in heaven.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this episode, we discuss the parson-naturalists. What caused parish parsons to study the natural world and become leaders in science, especially in the post-Reformation era? What responsibilities, habits, proclivities, and privileges afforded them the opportunity to make such remarkable advancements in the sciences? And how come we seem to have forgotten about them today?
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Ven. Henry Jansma
On this episode, we discuss the sin of sloth. Also referred to as acedia or melancholy, this sin is widespread in our world today. We discuss how sloth can manifest in distraction, busybodiness, and a rejection of spiritual engagement, theological discourse, and Christian devotion. We also discuss the remedies for this vice.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Edward Rix
On this episode, we discuss the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, also known as the Purification of the Virgin Mary. We review the various traditions and customs of the feast while exploring its deep theological themes. We address purification, the logic behind Mosaic laws regarding the human body, motherhood, the Church of Women, the redemption of the firstborn male, and the significance of Simeon and Anna.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this episode, we discuss the themes of the Conversion of St. Paul. We celebrate Paul’s encounter with the living Christ, plumb the depths of his biography, and explain why all Christians should be thankful for this apostle’s ministry.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Edward Rix
On this episode, we discuss the sin of wrath. What is wrath? Why do we indulge it? What can we do to fight it? Tune in to find out more.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Edward Rix
On this episode, we explore the deadly sin of envy. We discuss why it is often considered the ugliest sin, how it motivates us to reject goodness, how it is the root of many hot-button social ills, and how to find a remedy in the exercise of mercy.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Edward Rix
On this episode, we discuss the collect and propers for the Feast of St. Thomas. “Doubting Thomas” has served the church by his initial skepticism which was followed up by a sure and profound faith. We will discuss Thomas’ example with regard to issues of doubt and faith, the danger of apostasy, the importance of patient perseverance, the true nature of spiritual warfare, how being a twin may’ve been relevant to Thomas’ ministry, how many of those who saw Jesus in the flesh still did not believe in Him, and the blessing in store for those that have not seen Jesus and still yet believe in Him.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On the episode, we look at the collect and propers for the Feast of St. Andrew. We discuss following Christ, confessing His holy name, believing on Him in one’s heart, the Gospel of salvation, heralding the good news of salvation, the tragedy of those that do not follow Jesus, Andrew’s example as a ready follower of Jesus, and his role as a faithful evangelist.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this episode, we discuss the collect and propers for Epiphany 4. We address our weakness and imperiled state, what our biggest problems actually are, authority, the magistrate, submission to political leaders, order, hierarchy, our need for spiritual regeneration and healing, and faith.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this episode, we discuss the themes of Epiphany 3. We explore divine help, divine vengeance, forgiveness and love of enemies, Jesus’ relationship with His mother, the glorification of creation, God’s creation and blessing of matrimony, and Christ’s role as the Bridegroom.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this episode, we cover the collect and propers for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. We explore the unpopular necessity of supplication in the Christian life, exercising spiritual gifts in the Church, condescending to those of a lower estate, the great Theophany of Christ’s baptism in the Jordan, and what implications that has for our own baptisms.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
What’s your favorite book in the Chronicles of Narnia series by famed Anglican scholar C. S. Lewis? Very few people claim Prince Caspian as their number one pick. However, Fr. Bart Gingerich ranks Prince Caspian alongside Voyage of the Dawn Treader as his favorite book in the series. On this episode, he is joined by his longtime friend, Stephen Williams, who is a literature teacher at a classical school. Together, they explore why people often don’t like Prince Caspian, the important martial themes of the book, its important contemporary relevance, and why it should be a source of inspiration for traditional Christians today.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- Mr. Stephen Williams
On this episode, we talk about the collect and propers for the First Sunday after Epiphany. We discuss perceiving, knowing, and doing good by God’s mercy. We also explore the concept of living sacrifice, the renewal of the mind rather than conformity to the world, Jesus’ divinity, Jesus’ humanity, how maturing is part of human nature, our own epiphanic mission, and Jesus’ identity as the Father’s only begotten Son.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
In this episode, we discuss Epiphany, or the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. We cover several of the general themes of Epiphany, Paul’s office as an apostle, the great mystery of the Gentiles being incorporated into God’s covenant people, how Christianity is a scandal to Jew and Gentile alike, the coming of the Magi, and the significance of their worshipping Israel’s Messiah.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
Dr. Bayer joins us once again to explore the recent suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass by Roman Catholic leadership. What dynamics are at play? How are they similar and different to similar conflicts in the Anglican world? What motivates such decisions to drive out older liturgies? How are traditional, faithful Christians supposed to navigate in this environment?
Participants:
- Dr. Roberta Bayer
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
On this episode, we cover the much-neglected feast that celebrates the naming and circumcision of Christ Jesus. Besides falling on New Year’s Day, this feast is often ignored due to prudishness, ignorance, deep theological error, and discomfort with its important-yet-unpopular biblical themes. We discuss covenantal signs, the mortification of the flesh, living in obedience to God, how the name of Jesus is exalted above all others, the lively faith of Sts. Joseph and Mary, imputation, the primacy of faith, father Abraham, and sacramental theology.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano
On this episode, Brittany Petruzzi joins us to chat about her latest project, Chanticlear. Brittany recounts how she decided to start this project and some of her aims and values in chanting the Psalms. We discuss the importance of the Psalter, discernible and accessible chant settings, the value of chant for Christians, and the encouraging renewal of chant in some corners of the Church.
You can find Brittany’s Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmreNdCZsKYI96Dk62lYxmA
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- Miss Brittany Petruzzi
On this episode, we attend to the sobering themes of Holy Innocents, a feast commemorating the baby boys murdered by Herod’s regime in its failed effort to stamp out the promised Messiah of Israel. This event is covered in the still-popular Coventry Carol. We discuss the theology of babies, innocency, martyrdom, the biblical imagery of evil regimes, and the recapitulation of Israel’s Old Testament story in the Gospel of Matthew. We also note how the ethics of Herod are still with us, particularly in the contemporary scourge of abortion.
Participants:
- The Rev. Barton Gingerich
- The Rev. Richard Tarsitano