Anglican Perspective Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:48:54 -0400 https://anglicanperspective.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Anglican Perspective yes 66577391-753f-5ea5-8013-822a53d24321 American Anglican Council episodic false Anglican Perspective puts you on the frontline of leadership development, church growth, and a global reformation. Stay tuned to the latest news and discussions happening in the Anglican Communion and see what the American Anglican Council is up to as it brings biblically-faithful, Great Commission Anglicanism to North America and the world. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) American Anglican Council https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f36h4en4zka2qorrawp4b036zexy?.jpg Anglican Perspective https://anglicanperspective.buzzsprout.com The Discipleship Pathway: Moving from Belief to Practice The Discipleship Pathway: Moving from Belief to Practice What does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus, and how can churches help people grow into disciples who make disciples?

In this episode, Canon Mark Eldredge sits down with his co-author, Deacon Dollene McLemore, to talk about their new book, The Discipleship Pathway. They discuss why they wrote the book, what they’ve learned through years of ministry, and how a simple, intentional pathway can help Christians grow deeper in their faith and become better equipped to disciple others. Whether you’re a church leader or simply looking to take the next step in your own walk with Christ, this conversation offers practical encouragement for living out the Great Commission.

]]> What does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus, and how can churches help people grow into disciples who make disciples?

In this episode, Canon Mark Eldredge sits down with his co-author, Deacon Dollene McLemore, to talk about their new book, The Discipleship Pathway. They discuss why they wrote the book, what they’ve learned through years of ministry, and how a simple, intentional pathway can help Christians grow deeper in their faith and become better equipped to disciple others. Whether you’re a church leader or simply looking to take the next step in your own walk with Christ, this conversation offers practical encouragement for living out the Great Commission.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-19806523 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1767 1 55 full false Provincial Council 2026: The Story Behind the Title IV Reforms Provincial Council 2026: The Story Behind the Title IV Reforms At Provincial Council 2026, delegates unanimously approved comprehensive revisions to Title IV, the canons that govern church discipline in the Anglican Church in North America. The vote marked the culmination of years of work, consultation, and refinement by the ACNA Governance Task Force and leaders from across the Province.

In this episode of Anglican Perspective, Canon Andrew Rowell, Director of Anglican Governance Ministries, joins Canon Mark Eldredge to discuss the journey that led to this historic vote, the key changes included in the revisions, and why they matter for the future health, accountability, and unity of the Church.

]]> At Provincial Council 2026, delegates unanimously approved comprehensive revisions to Title IV, the canons that govern church discipline in the Anglican Church in North America. The vote marked the culmination of years of work, consultation, and refinement by the ACNA Governance Task Force and leaders from across the Province.

In this episode of Anglican Perspective, Canon Andrew Rowell, Director of Anglican Governance Ministries, joins Canon Mark Eldredge to discuss the journey that led to this historic vote, the key changes included in the revisions, and why they matter for the future health, accountability, and unity of the Church.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-19369507 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400 1588 1 54 full false Beyond Canterbury: Oxford Conversations on the Future of Global Anglicanism Beyond Canterbury: Oxford Conversations on the Future of Global Anglicanism In this episode of the Anglican Perspective Podcast, Canon Mark Eldredge sits down in Oxford, England with Susie Leafe, Director of Anglican Futures UK, for a thoughtful conversation on the future of global Anglicanism in the wake of recent developments across the Communion. Together, they discuss the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the response of Gafcon and Global South leaders, the growing realignment within worldwide Anglicanism, and the challenges facing faithful Anglicans in England and Wales. Recorded near the historic Oxford Martyrs’ Memorial, this episode reflects on what it means to remain rooted in biblical faithfulness during a time of institutional uncertainty, while also offering hope for renewal, clarity, and Gospel witness in the years ahead.

]]> In this episode of the Anglican Perspective Podcast, Canon Mark Eldredge sits down in Oxford, England with Susie Leafe, Director of Anglican Futures UK, for a thoughtful conversation on the future of global Anglicanism in the wake of recent developments across the Communion. Together, they discuss the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the response of Gafcon and Global South leaders, the growing realignment within worldwide Anglicanism, and the challenges facing faithful Anglicans in England and Wales. Recorded near the historic Oxford Martyrs’ Memorial, this episode reflects on what it means to remain rooted in biblical faithfulness during a time of institutional uncertainty, while also offering hope for renewal, clarity, and Gospel witness in the years ahead.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-19202093 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1683 1 53 full false G26 and the Reordering of the Global Anglican Communion G26 and the Reordering of the Global Anglican Communion On this very special episode, Canon Mark sits down with the Dean of the ACNA, the Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs, to talk about the Gafcon G26 Council meeting in Abuja, Nigeria. What happened here, and what was the reaction on the ground? How does this Global Anglican Communion affect the life of those in the North American church, and where will we go from here?

]]> On this very special episode, Canon Mark sits down with the Dean of the ACNA, the Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs, to talk about the Gafcon G26 Council meeting in Abuja, Nigeria. What happened here, and what was the reaction on the ground? How does this Global Anglican Communion affect the life of those in the North American church, and where will we go from here?

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-18805588 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1581 full false Thinking Biblically About Bioethics Thinking Biblically About Bioethics In this episode of Anglican Perspective, we’re joined by Georgette Forney, President of Anglicans for Life, to discuss the growing importance of bioethics for the Church today. Drawing on insights from Anglicans for Life’s recent bioethics seminar, the conversation explores how Christians can think biblically and pastorally about complex issues surrounding life, dignity, and moral decision-making. This episode offers clarity, practical wisdom, and a framework for engaging bioethical questions with both conviction and compassion.

]]> In this episode of Anglican Perspective, we’re joined by Georgette Forney, President of Anglicans for Life, to discuss the growing importance of bioethics for the Church today. Drawing on insights from Anglicans for Life’s recent bioethics seminar, the conversation explores how Christians can think biblically and pastorally about complex issues surrounding life, dignity, and moral decision-making. This episode offers clarity, practical wisdom, and a framework for engaging bioethical questions with both conviction and compassion.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-18657394 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2013 1 52 full false A Season of Reform and Resolve A Season of Reform and Resolve In the latest episode, Canon Mark Eldredge sits down with Bishop Phil Ashey as he reflects on the recent meeting of the College of Bishops and the significance of the communiqué that followed. He offers context for the bishops’ call to fast-track revisions to Title IV, explains the importance of the newly convened joint meeting of the ACNA Executive Committee and the College of Bishops, and considers what a more conciliar approach to leadership could mean for the life of the Province. Listen in here or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

]]> In the latest episode, Canon Mark Eldredge sits down with Bishop Phil Ashey as he reflects on the recent meeting of the College of Bishops and the significance of the communiqué that followed. He offers context for the bishops’ call to fast-track revisions to Title IV, explains the importance of the newly convened joint meeting of the ACNA Executive Committee and the College of Bishops, and considers what a more conciliar approach to leadership could mean for the life of the Province. Listen in here or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-18576039 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2015 1 51 full false Summary of the Court's Decision on the Trial of ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch Summary of the Court's Decision on the Trial of ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch In this episode, Canon Mark speaks with Canon Andrew Rowell about the Court for the Trial of a Bishop’s decision in the case of Bishop Stewart Ruch. They walk through the Court’s order, explaining what the Court was asked to decide, how the Title IV process functioned, and why the Court unanimously found Bishop Ruch not guilty on all charges.

The conversation also looks ahead, reflecting on lessons from the trial and the need for careful, transparent revisions to Title IV. The goal is clarity, due process, and a disciplinary system that better serves the health and unity of the Church.

]]> In this episode, Canon Mark speaks with Canon Andrew Rowell about the Court for the Trial of a Bishop’s decision in the case of Bishop Stewart Ruch. They walk through the Court’s order, explaining what the Court was asked to decide, how the Title IV process functioned, and why the Court unanimously found Bishop Ruch not guilty on all charges.

The conversation also looks ahead, reflecting on lessons from the trial and the need for careful, transparent revisions to Title IV. The goal is clarity, due process, and a disciplinary system that better serves the health and unity of the Church.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-18373286 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1558 1 50 full false How Can the Province find Renewal? How Can the Province find Renewal? What the province needs now more than ever is renewal in the power and confidence of the Holy Spirit. Not only the province, but the world does, too. It's only through His power that the Gospel Mission to bring the transforming love of Jesus Christ to North America will come about. In this Anglican Perspective, the Rev. Canon Mark Eldredge interviews Mr. Kyle Spradley, director of SOMA USA, and the Rev Clancy Nixon, on the upcoming Rehydrate Conference.

]]> What the province needs now more than ever is renewal in the power and confidence of the Holy Spirit. Not only the province, but the world does, too. It's only through His power that the Gospel Mission to bring the transforming love of Jesus Christ to North America will come about. In this Anglican Perspective, the Rev. Canon Mark Eldredge interviews Mr. Kyle Spradley, director of SOMA USA, and the Rev Clancy Nixon, on the upcoming Rehydrate Conference.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-18214207 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1834 full false On the Election of a New Archbishop of Canterbury On the Election of a New Archbishop of Canterbury Canon Mark interviews long-time friend and ministry partner of the AAC, Susie Leafe, Director of Anglican Futures. They discuss the election of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the responses in England on the ground both inside and outside the Church of England, and the possible unity this may bring to the Global Anglican Communion. 

]]> Canon Mark interviews long-time friend and ministry partner of the AAC, Susie Leafe, Director of Anglican Futures. They discuss the election of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the responses in England on the ground both inside and outside the Church of England, and the possible unity this may bring to the Global Anglican Communion. 

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-17971362 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1958 Anglican 1 48 full false New Wine for New Wineskins in England New Wine for New Wineskins in England Canon Mark and the Rev. Clancy Nixon talk with the Rev. Philip DeGray Warter at New Wineskins 2025. They talk about the ongoing mission in the UK, church planting efforts, challenges, and victories as believers in England try to make sense of all the changes and difficulties found in the Church of England. Despite these difficulties, growth is happening through the power and work of God.

]]> Canon Mark and the Rev. Clancy Nixon talk with the Rev. Philip DeGray Warter at New Wineskins 2025. They talk about the ongoing mission in the UK, church planting efforts, challenges, and victories as believers in England try to make sense of all the changes and difficulties found in the Church of England. Despite these difficulties, growth is happening through the power and work of God.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-17876307 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1843 47 full false New Partnerships for New Mission at New Wineskins New Partnerships for New Mission at New Wineskins Canon Mark records live at New Wineskins 2025 as he sits down at New Wineskins with Kate Harris, Director of Outreach and Development for the Anglican Church in North America to talk about ministry partnerships between the province and ministries like the AAC. What does that mean going forward and how does ministry partnership bear on the life of the province? 

]]> Canon Mark records live at New Wineskins 2025 as he sits down at New Wineskins with Kate Harris, Director of Outreach and Development for the Anglican Church in North America to talk about ministry partnerships between the province and ministries like the AAC. What does that mean going forward and how does ministry partnership bear on the life of the province? 

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-17874041 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1340 46 full false Provincial Council 2025: Canon Law, Why it Matters, and the Life of the Church Provincial Council 2025: Canon Law, Why it Matters, and the Life of the Church Canon Mark interviews the Rev. Cn. Andrew Rowell, Director of the AAC's Anglican Governance Ministries and Chair of the ACNA Governance Taskforce. He talks about the two important subjects of today's Taskforce presentation: Title I and Title IV. Why do they matter? What do they mean for the life of the Church? And how can everyone in the province, at every level of the Church, get involved in crafting these canons in the coming year?

]]> Canon Mark interviews the Rev. Cn. Andrew Rowell, Director of the AAC's Anglican Governance Ministries and Chair of the ACNA Governance Taskforce. He talks about the two important subjects of today's Taskforce presentation: Title I and Title IV. Why do they matter? What do they mean for the life of the Church? And how can everyone in the province, at every level of the Church, get involved in crafting these canons in the coming year?

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-17360675 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1322 1 45 full false Bishop Phil Ashey Talks College of Bishops and Provincial Council 2025 Bishop Phil Ashey Talks College of Bishops and Provincial Council 2025 Canon Mark is together again with Bishop Phil Ashey, coming to our listeners from Ambridge, PA and Trinity Anglican Seminary on the opening night of Provincial Council 2025. Bishop Phil shares his experience at his first College of Bishops meeting since his consecration and his thoughts on the upcoming Council.

]]> Canon Mark is together again with Bishop Phil Ashey, coming to our listeners from Ambridge, PA and Trinity Anglican Seminary on the opening night of Provincial Council 2025. Bishop Phil shares his experience at his first College of Bishops meeting since his consecration and his thoughts on the upcoming Council.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-17360620 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1351 1 44 full false Phil Ashey Becomes a Bishop of the ACNA Phil Ashey Becomes a Bishop of the ACNA On this episode, Canon Mark Eldredge talks with Bishop-Elect Phil Ashey on the eve of his consecration as Bishop of the Diocese of Western Anglicans. They discuss the process of becoming a bishop, the role of a bishop, Phil's continuing work at the AAC, and how this whole transition has been coming together for him and his family.

]]> On this episode, Canon Mark Eldredge talks with Bishop-Elect Phil Ashey on the eve of his consecration as Bishop of the Diocese of Western Anglicans. They discuss the process of becoming a bishop, the role of a bishop, Phil's continuing work at the AAC, and how this whole transition has been coming together for him and his family.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-16876782 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1340 1 43 full false Biblical Values for Any Church of Any Size that's Anywhere (3/3) Biblical Values for Any Church of Any Size that's Anywhere (3/3) In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. (Part 3 of 3)

]]> In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. (Part 3 of 3)

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-15764022 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 1359 1 42 full false Biblical Values for Any Church of Any Size that's Anywhere (2/3) Biblical Values for Any Church of Any Size that's Anywhere (2/3) In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. This week we spend some time talking about the Gospel for the next generation and how to minister well to our children. (Part 2 of 3)

]]> In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. This week we spend some time talking about the Gospel for the next generation and how to minister well to our children. (Part 2 of 3)

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-15730776 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1492 1 41 full false Biblical Values for Any Church of Any Size that's Anywhere (1/3) Biblical Values for Any Church of Any Size that's Anywhere (1/3) In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. (Part 1 of 3)

]]> In this three part series, Canon Phil Ashey and Canon Mark Eldredge spend some time with the Rev. David Hanke to talk about the needs of Anglican churches all across North America and their mission of reaching people with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. We asked him to identify the biblical values, principles, and processes that any congregation of any size anywhere can draw upon to become a healthy, mission-focused, multi-generational, family-friendly Anglican church. (Part 1 of 3)

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-15730709 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1339 full false Resetting and Reviving Anglican Conciliarism at Home and Abroad Resetting and Reviving Anglican Conciliarism at Home and Abroad Canon Phil talks with Susie Leafe of Anglican Futures UK while at ACNA Assembly 2024. They discuss the situation in the Church of England, the election of a new ACNA archbishop, the significance of Assembly 2024, and the meeting in Cairo with the Global South.

]]> Canon Phil talks with Susie Leafe of Anglican Futures UK while at ACNA Assembly 2024. They discuss the situation in the Church of England, the election of a new ACNA archbishop, the significance of Assembly 2024, and the meeting in Cairo with the Global South.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-15324426 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2715 1 40 full false The Heart of the English Reformation for the ACNA The Heart of the English Reformation for the ACNA Canon Phil reports to you a second time from Wittenberg, Germany, at the Wittenberg Center for Reformational Theology. This second week of their gathering, the Anderson Trane Fellows are participating in a cohort at the Center to delve deeper into the English Reformation and how it was affected by Lutheran and other influences coming into England from the Continent. Canon Phil talks this week to the Revs. Ife Ojetayo and Bryan Biba on the Fellows program, Cranmer, and the future of Anglicanism.

]]> Canon Phil reports to you a second time from Wittenberg, Germany, at the Wittenberg Center for Reformational Theology. This second week of their gathering, the Anderson Trane Fellows are participating in a cohort at the Center to delve deeper into the English Reformation and how it was affected by Lutheran and other influences coming into England from the Continent. Canon Phil talks this week to the Revs. Ife Ojetayo and Bryan Biba on the Fellows program, Cranmer, and the future of Anglicanism.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-15149085 Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1709 full false Reformational Thought in Anglican Theology Reformational Thought in Anglican Theology Canon Phil reports to you from Wittenberg, Germany, at the Wittenberg Center for Reformational Theology. This week, the Anderson Trane Fellows are participating in a cohort at the Center to delve deeper into Luther's Reformation and how it affected English reformational thought. Canon Phil talks this week to the Rev. Cn. Dr. Jonathan Bailes on the Fellows program, Luther, and the future of Anglicanism.

]]> Canon Phil reports to you from Wittenberg, Germany, at the Wittenberg Center for Reformational Theology. This week, the Anderson Trane Fellows are participating in a cohort at the Center to delve deeper into Luther's Reformation and how it affected English reformational thought. Canon Phil talks this week to the Rev. Cn. Dr. Jonathan Bailes on the Fellows program, Luther, and the future of Anglicanism.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-15106759 Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1698 full false Finding the Global Picture in Everyday Mission Finding the Global Picture in Everyday Mission In this episode, Canon Phil talks with the Rev. Philip DeGray Warter of the Anglican Network in England. How do we partner together within the Anglican Communion to preach Christ faithfully to the nations, and what might it look like for Gafcon and the Global South Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GSFA) to work together? How we answer these questions at a global level affects our life at the local level within our Anglican churches.

]]> In this episode, Canon Phil talks with the Rev. Philip DeGray Warter of the Anglican Network in England. How do we partner together within the Anglican Communion to preach Christ faithfully to the nations, and what might it look like for Gafcon and the Global South Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GSFA) to work together? How we answer these questions at a global level affects our life at the local level within our Anglican churches.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-14982882 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2123 1 37 full false Report from Uganda: The Global South Bishops Formation Report from Uganda: The Global South Bishops Formation Canon Phil talks with the Rev. Canon Charles Raven of the Relay Trust during their time at the Global South Bishops Formation training program in Uganda. They describe the kind of work that the GSFA bishops are doing through this training, the issues being tackled, and the foundation being laid for the first General Assembly of the Global South in Cairo, Egypt 2024. Both canons were invited to help resource the Global South through their respective work with the AAC and Relay Trust and describe their experience of being a part of this emerging movement.

]]> Canon Phil talks with the Rev. Canon Charles Raven of the Relay Trust during their time at the Global South Bishops Formation training program in Uganda. They describe the kind of work that the GSFA bishops are doing through this training, the issues being tackled, and the foundation being laid for the first General Assembly of the Global South in Cairo, Egypt 2024. Both canons were invited to help resource the Global South through their respective work with the AAC and Relay Trust and describe their experience of being a part of this emerging movement.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-14587065 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1550 36 full false Moving to the Promised Land: More from St. Timothy's Anglican Church Moving to the Promised Land: More from St. Timothy's Anglican Church During the American Anglican Council's visit to St. Timothy’s Anglican Church in Marshall TX, we had the privilege of sitting down with two of their key leaders: their Rector Fr. Sean Duncan and Mrs. Edwina Thomas to hear more from their story of moving out of the Episcopal Church and into the Anglican Church in North America.

]]> During the American Anglican Council's visit to St. Timothy’s Anglican Church in Marshall TX, we had the privilege of sitting down with two of their key leaders: their Rector Fr. Sean Duncan and Mrs. Edwina Thomas to hear more from their story of moving out of the Episcopal Church and into the Anglican Church in North America.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-14094557 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2727 full false Gafcon Kigali: Parting Thoughts Gafcon Kigali: Parting Thoughts Canon Phil, Canon Mark, and Dean Andrew Rowell talk about their thoughts on Gafcon, the Kigali Commitment, and the future of the Anglican Communion.

]]> Canon Phil, Canon Mark, and Dean Andrew Rowell talk about their thoughts on Gafcon, the Kigali Commitment, and the future of the Anglican Communion.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-12697375 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1335 full false Gafcon Kigali: God at Work in Uganda Gafcon Kigali: God at Work in Uganda Canon Phil interviews the Rev. Cn. Dr. Alison Barfoot, the Archbishop of Uganda’s Assistant for International Relations and Director of Communications. They discuss the work of God in Uganda through partnership with both Gafcon and the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches, as well as her thoughts on Gafcon Kigali and the ministry happening here today.

]]> Canon Phil interviews the Rev. Cn. Dr. Alison Barfoot, the Archbishop of Uganda’s Assistant for International Relations and Director of Communications. They discuss the work of God in Uganda through partnership with both Gafcon and the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches, as well as her thoughts on Gafcon Kigali and the ministry happening here today.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-12688396 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400 1542 1 33 full false Special Edition: Gafcon Kigali 2023 Special Edition: Gafcon Kigali 2023 Canon Mark speaks with the Very Rev. Andrew Rowell, Trustee of the American Anglican Council, from Gafcon Kigali in Rwanda.  They talk about what they've been seeing on the ground, the first couple days of the conference, and their hope for the future of Gafcon and the Global Anglican Communion.

]]> Canon Mark speaks with the Very Rev. Andrew Rowell, Trustee of the American Anglican Council, from Gafcon Kigali in Rwanda.  They talk about what they've been seeing on the ground, the first couple days of the conference, and their hope for the future of Gafcon and the Global Anglican Communion.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-12681077 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 1166 full false From the Heart of our Bishops From the Heart of our Bishops In this episode, you’ll hear directly from newly consecrated Bishop Alex Farmer (Gulf-Atlantic), along with those of the Dean of the ACNA College of Bishops, Bishop Kevin Allen (Cascadia), and Bishop Clark Lowenfield (Western Gulf-Coast), all of whom attended our latest Bishops Leadership Academy.  What do the bishops of the ACNA perceive to be the greatest issues we are facing as a Church today? How can the ACNA possibly hold together with so many differences and divisions over so many issues?  These are some of the questions six newly elected and/or consecrated bishops, three senior bishops, and three visiting senior bishops addressed at the 2023 gathering at Epworth-by-the-Sea Retreat Center in St Simons Island, GA.  

]]> In this episode, you’ll hear directly from newly consecrated Bishop Alex Farmer (Gulf-Atlantic), along with those of the Dean of the ACNA College of Bishops, Bishop Kevin Allen (Cascadia), and Bishop Clark Lowenfield (Western Gulf-Coast), all of whom attended our latest Bishops Leadership Academy.  What do the bishops of the ACNA perceive to be the greatest issues we are facing as a Church today? How can the ACNA possibly hold together with so many differences and divisions over so many issues?  These are some of the questions six newly elected and/or consecrated bishops, three senior bishops, and three visiting senior bishops addressed at the 2023 gathering at Epworth-by-the-Sea Retreat Center in St Simons Island, GA.  

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-12487602 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1485 full false Moving Forward in Gospel Mission in Uganda Moving Forward in Gospel Mission in Uganda During his trip to Uganda to be with the leaders of the Church of Uganda, Canon Phil got to sit down with Bishop Alfred Olwa about the work of Gospel ministry in Uganda, the Global Communion and the fighting against false teaching, and how to move forward in faith for the sake of the world. 

]]> During his trip to Uganda to be with the leaders of the Church of Uganda, Canon Phil got to sit down with Bishop Alfred Olwa about the work of Gospel ministry in Uganda, the Global Communion and the fighting against false teaching, and how to move forward in faith for the sake of the world. 

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-12254335 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0500 1086 1 30 full false Same-Sex Blessings in the Church of England - A Response Same-Sex Blessings in the Church of England - A Response In this episode, Canon Phil interviews the Archbishop of All Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba, during the AAC's visit to the Church of Uganda and the Ugandan House of Bishops.  Canon Phil asks hard questions about new prayers for same-sex blessings in the Church of England, the state of the Global Anglican Communion, discipleship in the Church of Uganda, and others! You will hear Archbishop Steven's candid, transparent, and thoroughly biblical response to these questions and more! 

]]> In this episode, Canon Phil interviews the Archbishop of All Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba, during the AAC's visit to the Church of Uganda and the Ugandan House of Bishops.  Canon Phil asks hard questions about new prayers for same-sex blessings in the Church of England, the state of the Global Anglican Communion, discipleship in the Church of Uganda, and others! You will hear Archbishop Steven's candid, transparent, and thoroughly biblical response to these questions and more! 

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-12111416 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1538 2 1 full false The Global Anglican Communion on All Saints Day The Global Anglican Communion on All Saints Day In this special podcast, Canon Phil summarizes the current events in today's Anglican Communion. The past few months have seen some significant occurrences that will affect the Church's future: the conclusion of Lambeth Conference 2022, the appointment of a homosexual dean for Canterbury Cathedral, the Global South and Gafcon's responses, the consecration of four new bishops for Europe outside of Canterbury's authority, and the transference of Abp. Felix Orji of Nigeria's diocese to the ACNA. All of these events illustrate the state of the Communion, the Global South, and Gafcon.

How do these events relate to one another and the larger Anglican experience? Is there a movement towards somehting greater or towards greater decline in global Anglicanism? What's the difference between the Global South and Gafcon and how are they working together?

]]> In this special podcast, Canon Phil summarizes the current events in today's Anglican Communion. The past few months have seen some significant occurrences that will affect the Church's future: the conclusion of Lambeth Conference 2022, the appointment of a homosexual dean for Canterbury Cathedral, the Global South and Gafcon's responses, the consecration of four new bishops for Europe outside of Canterbury's authority, and the transference of Abp. Felix Orji of Nigeria's diocese to the ACNA. All of these events illustrate the state of the Communion, the Global South, and Gafcon.

How do these events relate to one another and the larger Anglican experience? Is there a movement towards somehting greater or towards greater decline in global Anglicanism? What's the difference between the Global South and Gafcon and how are they working together?

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-11611906 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2250 1 28 full false New Wine for New Wineskins New Wine for New Wineskins The AAC visits New Wineskins 2022 at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in Asheville, NC. Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about their experience at this missions conference with Anglicans from around the world, how the AAC plugged in to what participants are doing around the world, and how those here were able to plug in to what the AAC is doing around the world!

]]> The AAC visits New Wineskins 2022 at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in Asheville, NC. Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about their experience at this missions conference with Anglicans from around the world, how the AAC plugged in to what participants are doing around the world, and how those here were able to plug in to what the AAC is doing around the world!

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-11392726 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1266 full false The Formed Conference The Formed Conference Canon Phil reports from the first Formed Conference to take place in Chattanooga, TN at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer. He talks with keynote speakers like Hans Boersma, Adam MacLeod, and Gerald McDermott, as well as young leaders who are church planting and pastoring in the midst of today's cultural confusion. How does critical theory, issues on social justice and human sexuality, and the nature of truth affect the day to day life of local parishes struggling to survive? These big questions require time and teaching to think through, pray about, and implement. The Formed Conference is designed to help church leaders do just that! 

To find out more about Formed and how you can get involved, visit www.americananglican.org/formed

]]> Canon Phil reports from the first Formed Conference to take place in Chattanooga, TN at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer. He talks with keynote speakers like Hans Boersma, Adam MacLeod, and Gerald McDermott, as well as young leaders who are church planting and pastoring in the midst of today's cultural confusion. How does critical theory, issues on social justice and human sexuality, and the nature of truth affect the day to day life of local parishes struggling to survive? These big questions require time and teaching to think through, pray about, and implement. The Formed Conference is designed to help church leaders do just that! 

To find out more about Formed and how you can get involved, visit www.americananglican.org/formed

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-11272649 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400 2303 full false Lambeth 2022: Clarity out of Confusion - an Interview with Abp James Wong Lambeth 2022: Clarity out of Confusion - an Interview with Abp James Wong Canon Phil finds some clarity in an interview with Archbishop James Wong (Indian Ocean), who sits on the Global South Steering Committee and signed their Communique.  Susie Leafe, of Anglican Futures, and Canon Phil both spoke with him shortly after leaving the official Lambeth press room, and he details the stance of the Global South, the challenges they will face moving forward, and the hope they have in Christ.

]]> Canon Phil finds some clarity in an interview with Archbishop James Wong (Indian Ocean), who sits on the Global South Steering Committee and signed their Communique.  Susie Leafe, of Anglican Futures, and Canon Phil both spoke with him shortly after leaving the official Lambeth press room, and he details the stance of the Global South, the challenges they will face moving forward, and the hope they have in Christ.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-11096272 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400 1917 full false Lambeth 2022: Hope and a Future - More Interviews with Global South Bishops Lambeth 2022: Hope and a Future - More Interviews with Global South Bishops Canon Phil once again reports to you from Lambeth 2022. Here we have three additional interviews with Global South bishops, who this time delve into where the Anglican Communion can head if the holy remnant remains biblically faithful and missional. They share their perspectives on Lambeth, the work and mission of the Global South, and how we can move forward in faith and hope.

]]> Canon Phil once again reports to you from Lambeth 2022. Here we have three additional interviews with Global South bishops, who this time delve into where the Anglican Communion can head if the holy remnant remains biblically faithful and missional. They share their perspectives on Lambeth, the work and mission of the Global South, and how we can move forward in faith and hope.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-11086019 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2520 full false Lambeth 2022: Interviews with the Global South Lambeth 2022: Interviews with the Global South Canon Phil reports to you from Lambeth 2022 in Canterbury, UK. Here we have three amazing interviews with Global South bishops, who share their perspectives on Lambeth, the struggles between conservatives and progressives in the Anglican Communion, the work and mission of the Global South, and how we can move forward in faith and hope.

]]> Canon Phil reports to you from Lambeth 2022 in Canterbury, UK. Here we have three amazing interviews with Global South bishops, who share their perspectives on Lambeth, the struggles between conservatives and progressives in the Anglican Communion, the work and mission of the Global South, and how we can move forward in faith and hope.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-11076472 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400 2465 1 23 full false Looking Up and Digging Deep Looking Up and Digging Deep In this episode, Canon Phil talks with Bishop Thad Barnum and the Rev. Geoff Chapman on an upcoming conference that illustrates the work of soul care currently going on in the AAC's clergy care groups. They delve into the four directions of spiritual growth and how they're implemented in personal discipleship, especially as it pertains to our leaders and pastors. They also talk about how both clergy and laity can get involved in this process of spiritual growth.

]]> In this episode, Canon Phil talks with Bishop Thad Barnum and the Rev. Geoff Chapman on an upcoming conference that illustrates the work of soul care currently going on in the AAC's clergy care groups. They delve into the four directions of spiritual growth and how they're implemented in personal discipleship, especially as it pertains to our leaders and pastors. They also talk about how both clergy and laity can get involved in this process of spiritual growth.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-10986664 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1335 1 22 full false A Mission for Catechesis and the Well-equipped Church A Mission for Catechesis and the Well-equipped Church The Rev. Cn. Phil Ashey interviews Dr. Samuel Bray, professor at Notre Dame and co-leader of the Anglican Legal Society; and Brad Littlejohn, the President and Founder of the Davenant Institute and author of Reformation Theology. They discuss the relevance of the Davenant Institute’s work as it bridges the gap between solid catechesis and the work of the local church.

]]> The Rev. Cn. Phil Ashey interviews Dr. Samuel Bray, professor at Notre Dame and co-leader of the Anglican Legal Society; and Brad Littlejohn, the President and Founder of the Davenant Institute and author of Reformation Theology. They discuss the relevance of the Davenant Institute’s work as it bridges the gap between solid catechesis and the work of the local church.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-10792982 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400 3312 1 21 full false What Does it Mean to be Human? What Does it Mean to be Human? Canon Phil introduces Dr. Adam MacLeod, in a special lecture for the AAC at All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City, GA.  Here Adam speaks about the importance of knowing how to answer the question, "What does it mean to be human?" and to understand why people are finding new ways to answer it, apart from the ways revealed to us in Scripture. The implications to how we answer this question affect our whole society, from cultural norms, to worldviews, to law, and to religion.

Dr. MacLeod is a Professor of Law at Faulkner. He is also a Research Fellow of the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy. He has been a Visiting Fellow in the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University and a Thomas Edison Fellow in the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property at George Mason University. He has also published more than one hundred articles, essays, and book reviews in peer-reviewed journals, law reviews, news outlets, and journals of public opinion. Adam writes and speaks about the foundations of private law and private ordering. He teaches courses concerning property, intellectual property, jurisprudence, and private law theory. He is an instructor in the James Madison Program’s graduate seminar on the Moral Foundations of Law.

]]> Canon Phil introduces Dr. Adam MacLeod, in a special lecture for the AAC at All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City, GA.  Here Adam speaks about the importance of knowing how to answer the question, "What does it mean to be human?" and to understand why people are finding new ways to answer it, apart from the ways revealed to us in Scripture. The implications to how we answer this question affect our whole society, from cultural norms, to worldviews, to law, and to religion.

Dr. MacLeod is a Professor of Law at Faulkner. He is also a Research Fellow of the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy. He has been a Visiting Fellow in the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University and a Thomas Edison Fellow in the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property at George Mason University. He has also published more than one hundred articles, essays, and book reviews in peer-reviewed journals, law reviews, news outlets, and journals of public opinion. Adam writes and speaks about the foundations of private law and private ordering. He teaches courses concerning property, intellectual property, jurisprudence, and private law theory. He is an instructor in the James Madison Program’s graduate seminar on the Moral Foundations of Law.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-10676052 Tue, 24 May 2022 18:00:00 -0400 2664 1 20 full false The Daniel Declaration: A Place to Stand The Daniel Declaration: A Place to Stand Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about The American Anglican Council's Daniel Declaration. Why now? Why Daniel? The American Anglican Council is dedicated to developing faithful leaders, equipping local congregations, and always reforming the Church. This declaration, in the spirit of Daniel and for the Anglican Church, is meant to do just that, bringing biblically-faithful principles that can help shape the Anglican church of the future. 

]]> Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about The American Anglican Council's Daniel Declaration. Why now? Why Daniel? The American Anglican Council is dedicated to developing faithful leaders, equipping local congregations, and always reforming the Church. This declaration, in the spirit of Daniel and for the Anglican Church, is meant to do just that, bringing biblically-faithful principles that can help shape the Anglican church of the future. 

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-10507134 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1607 full false Why Should we Care about Canon Law? Why Should we Care about Canon Law? What's the big deal about church law? Isn't it just a bunch of dusty rules and regulations that people don't really know and shouldn't really care about? Canon Phil talks with the Hon. George Peagler and Samuel Bray, directors of the Anglican Legal Society, on the importance and relevance of canon law today, especially for the Anglican Church in North America.

]]> What's the big deal about church law? Isn't it just a bunch of dusty rules and regulations that people don't really know and shouldn't really care about? Canon Phil talks with the Hon. George Peagler and Samuel Bray, directors of the Anglican Legal Society, on the importance and relevance of canon law today, especially for the Anglican Church in North America.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-10293196 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0400 1988 1 18 full false Going Further Up and Further In Going Further Up and Further In The Rev. Cn. Phil Ashey interviews the Rev. Geoff Chapman on the importance of Clergy Care as the church faces a deficit of character in leadership. Going further up towards God and further in towards self-awareness and examination leads to Spirit-led growth in Christian formation.

]]> The Rev. Cn. Phil Ashey interviews the Rev. Geoff Chapman on the importance of Clergy Care as the church faces a deficit of character in leadership. Going further up towards God and further in towards self-awareness and examination leads to Spirit-led growth in Christian formation.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-10214547 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0500 1832 1 17 full false A Faithful Way to Engage Critical Theory A Faithful Way to Engage Critical Theory In this episode Canon Phil interviews Adam MacLeod, Professor of Law at Faulkner University and Research Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, as well as a trustee of the American Anglican Council. He brings his expertise on critical theory and its implications on the American legal system and religious landscape.  

]]> In this episode Canon Phil interviews Adam MacLeod, Professor of Law at Faulkner University and Research Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, as well as a trustee of the American Anglican Council. He brings his expertise on critical theory and its implications on the American legal system and religious landscape.  

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-10122483 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1904 full false The Heart of the Anglican Realignment The Heart of the Anglican Realignment The episode is a very special interview that focuses on the years 2004-2009 when the Common Cause Partnership, moderated by Archbishop Emeritus Robert Duncan, produced a remarkable statement of biblical and theological essentials to ultimately unite Anglicans across many historical divides.  This interview is part of a larger project by the AAC to record for posterity, the people, events, and values that helped lead and shape our Anglican Province.

]]> The episode is a very special interview that focuses on the years 2004-2009 when the Common Cause Partnership, moderated by Archbishop Emeritus Robert Duncan, produced a remarkable statement of biblical and theological essentials to ultimately unite Anglicans across many historical divides.  This interview is part of a larger project by the AAC to record for posterity, the people, events, and values that helped lead and shape our Anglican Province.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-9994933 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0500 1796 1 15 full false Soul Care for the Christian Leader Soul Care for the Christian Leader In this episode, Canon Phil talks with the Rt. Rev. Thad Barnum about his lifelong work on caring for the souls of leaders and clergy in the Church. 

How can we measure real success in a church's life? By the character and inner qualities that each leader has. Too often the American Church sees membership numbers or spiritual gifting as measures of success, but the inner life of the minister is ignored. Bishop Thad talks with Phil about coming back to the heart of true Gospel ministry.

]]> In this episode, Canon Phil talks with the Rt. Rev. Thad Barnum about his lifelong work on caring for the souls of leaders and clergy in the Church. 

How can we measure real success in a church's life? By the character and inner qualities that each leader has. Too often the American Church sees membership numbers or spiritual gifting as measures of success, but the inner life of the minister is ignored. Bishop Thad talks with Phil about coming back to the heart of true Gospel ministry.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-9694830 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:00:00 -0500 1879 full false Compassion and Social Justice Compassion and Social Justice In this episode, Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about Compassion and Social Justice and the most recent article written by the Rev. Robert Munday. They also discuss various current events in the Anglican world and give thanks for the blessings that God has poured out on the Church.

]]> In this episode, Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about Compassion and Social Justice and the most recent article written by the Rev. Robert Munday. They also discuss various current events in the Anglican world and give thanks for the blessings that God has poured out on the Church.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-9602990 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0500 1665 1 13 full false A Special Presentation on the Glory of God A Special Presentation on the Glory of God The Rev. Canon Dr. Ashley Null is an internationally respected and highly awarded scholar on the grace and gratitude theology of the English Reformation. He recently spoke at the American Anglican Council Nehemiah Society donor dinner, which showed him doing what he does best: giving glory to God while illuminating the scriptures and encouraging his hearers to put them into practice as we journey onward in the faith. Join Canon Phil in this week's podcast to listen on on what Dr. Null has to say about giving God all of the glory.

]]> The Rev. Canon Dr. Ashley Null is an internationally respected and highly awarded scholar on the grace and gratitude theology of the English Reformation. He recently spoke at the American Anglican Council Nehemiah Society donor dinner, which showed him doing what he does best: giving glory to God while illuminating the scriptures and encouraging his hearers to put them into practice as we journey onward in the faith. Join Canon Phil in this week's podcast to listen on on what Dr. Null has to say about giving God all of the glory.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-9515125 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0500 2763 1 12 full false Next Generation Leadership for Today's Church Next Generation Leadership for Today's Church The Rev. Canon Phil Ashey interviews Ms. Rachel Thebeau, Deputy Communications Director of the Anglican Church in North America and an AAC Next Generation Leader, on what she perceives are the challenges facing the ACNA and its mission of reaching North America with the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

]]> The Rev. Canon Phil Ashey interviews Ms. Rachel Thebeau, Deputy Communications Director of the Anglican Church in North America and an AAC Next Generation Leader, on what she perceives are the challenges facing the ACNA and its mission of reaching North America with the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-9355488 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1879 full false Developing Faithful Bishops Developing Faithful Bishops In the midst of what seems like daily disappointments, scandal, and concerns with leadership, how can the Church maintain the unity of the faith, the necessity of bishops, and the character required for leadership? Canon Phil Ashey talks to Beverly Mueffelmann, director of the Daniel Institute and the Bishops Leadership Academy to talk more about how Bishops are being raised up to help strengthen the Church into the next generation.

]]> In the midst of what seems like daily disappointments, scandal, and concerns with leadership, how can the Church maintain the unity of the faith, the necessity of bishops, and the character required for leadership? Canon Phil Ashey talks to Beverly Mueffelmann, director of the Daniel Institute and the Bishops Leadership Academy to talk more about how Bishops are being raised up to help strengthen the Church into the next generation.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-9232370 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1151 full false Developing Faithful Leaders for our Times Developing Faithful Leaders for our Times Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about the latest developments in the ACNA College of Bishops, with new bishops stepping down, ongoing investigations, and a continued look into the discipline and character of our leaders. How do we help clergy struggling with sin and how do we raise up a new and healthy generation of leaders for the church of today?

]]> Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about the latest developments in the ACNA College of Bishops, with new bishops stepping down, ongoing investigations, and a continued look into the discipline and character of our leaders. How do we help clergy struggling with sin and how do we raise up a new and healthy generation of leaders for the church of today?

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-9153315 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1559 1 9 full false Developing, Equipping, and Reforming at Provincial Council Developing, Equipping, and Reforming at Provincial Council Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about Provincial Council and some of the issues touched upon by ACNA Archbishop Foley Beach and the Church at large.  What are some of the issues of the day that Provincial Council touched upon and how does the Church move forward into this coming year?

]]> Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about Provincial Council and some of the issues touched upon by ACNA Archbishop Foley Beach and the Church at large.  What are some of the issues of the day that Provincial Council touched upon and how does the Church move forward into this coming year?

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-8802931 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1807 full false Provincial Council 2021 Provincial Council 2021 Canon Mark and Canon Phil report from ACNA Provincial Council 2021 at the Cove Billy Graham Center in Asheville, North Carolina. They touch upon some of the conversations currently in play among the province's leadership and the implications of this year's council for the whole Church.

]]> Canon Mark and Canon Phil report from ACNA Provincial Council 2021 at the Cove Billy Graham Center in Asheville, North Carolina. They touch upon some of the conversations currently in play among the province's leadership and the implications of this year's council for the whole Church.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-8706711 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1522 full false Fire in the Fireplace Fire in the Fireplace Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about the Holy Spirit's place in Anglican renewal. How do you seek the Spirit's presence and empowerment without becoming distracted by emotionalism or a focus on spiritual experiences? The Anglican way forms  safety net of doctrine and practice in which we can seek the Holy Spirit for personal, communal, and global renewal. 

]]> Canon Phil and Canon Mark talk about the Holy Spirit's place in Anglican renewal. How do you seek the Spirit's presence and empowerment without becoming distracted by emotionalism or a focus on spiritual experiences? The Anglican way forms  safety net of doctrine and practice in which we can seek the Holy Spirit for personal, communal, and global renewal. 

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-8623982 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1662 full false Symbols of a New Era Symbols of a New Era Canon Phil Ashey interviews writer and reporter, Rev. Andrew Symes, of the Anglican Network in England on today's cultural issues pitting the Church against a standard secular orthodoxy of the day. How is the Church to respond in this new era?

]]> Canon Phil Ashey interviews writer and reporter, Rev. Andrew Symes, of the Anglican Network in England on today's cultural issues pitting the Church against a standard secular orthodoxy of the day. How is the Church to respond in this new era?

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-8542079 Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1869 full false The Equality Act and the Future of Religious Freedom The Equality Act and the Future of Religious Freedom In this episode, Canon Phil Ashey interviews Mr. Rich Baker, a Christian attorney from Chicago, Illinois, whose law practice focuses on helping churches and not-for-profit organizations navigate the complexities of today’s highly regulated environment. How does the Equality Act affect Christians already struggling to make sense of the new cultural norms?

]]> In this episode, Canon Phil Ashey interviews Mr. Rich Baker, a Christian attorney from Chicago, Illinois, whose law practice focuses on helping churches and not-for-profit organizations navigate the complexities of today’s highly regulated environment. How does the Equality Act affect Christians already struggling to make sense of the new cultural norms?

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-8456772 Tue, 04 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2029 1 4 full false Revitalizing your Anglican Church Revitalizing your Anglican Church Canon Phil interviews Canon Mark Eldredge on the launch of Anglican Revitalization Ministries and its three services offered to pastors and church leaders across North America: Revive, Reframe, and Renew. Learn how Canon Mark and others are engaging the process of revitalizing churches in decline and helping them prosper in order to leave a thriving Anglican legacy for the next generation.

]]> Canon Phil interviews Canon Mark Eldredge on the launch of Anglican Revitalization Ministries and its three services offered to pastors and church leaders across North America: Revive, Reframe, and Renew. Learn how Canon Mark and others are engaging the process of revitalizing churches in decline and helping them prosper in order to leave a thriving Anglican legacy for the next generation.

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-8281408 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2045 1 3 full false Maintaining the Truth in Love Maintaining the Truth in Love How does the Church talk about the issues dividing it today in a way that maintains the truth found in the Scriptures but also reaches out in love to both unbelievers and believers struggling with their faith? Language matters. How can we begin to think about it as we strengthen our own faith while turning outward with the Gospel for the sake of others?

]]> How does the Church talk about the issues dividing it today in a way that maintains the truth found in the Scriptures but also reaches out in love to both unbelievers and believers struggling with their faith? Language matters. How can we begin to think about it as we strengthen our own faith while turning outward with the Gospel for the sake of others?

]]> American Anglican Council Buzzsprout-8060241 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1753 full false Anglican Perspective Anglican Perspective Anglican Perspective puts you on the frontline of leadership development, church growth, and a global reformation. Stay tuned to the latest news and discussions happening in the Anglican Communion and see what the American Anglican Council is up to as it brings biblically-faithful, Great Commission Anglicanism to North America and the world. This is the pilot episode! 

]]> Anglican Perspective puts you on the frontline of leadership development, church growth, and a global reformation. Stay tuned to the latest news and discussions happening in the Anglican Communion and see what the American Anglican Council is up to as it brings biblically-faithful, Great Commission Anglicanism to North America and the world. This is the pilot episode! 

]]> Francis Buzzsprout-7547260 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 1238 full false