The Vicar’s Study: Faith and Hope for an Unsteady World Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:32:36 -0400 en-us © 2026 The Vicar’s Study: Faith and Hope for an Unsteady World yes 034edc1c-96f2-5f14-8f65-6b7a40d9e173 The Very Rev. Chris Findley episodic false Fr. Chris Findley, Rector (Sr. Pastor) of St. Patrick's Anglican Church in Murfreesboro, TN teaches on a variety of subjects related to the Christian life.  With a focus on faithful, Biblical exposition, topical insights, and meaningful application, he seeks to help you grow in your life as a disciples of Jesus.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Very Rev. Chris Findley https://storage.buzzsprout.com/on7qkyenzntdx08ugcehnggn7px8?.jpg The Vicar’s Study: Faith and Hope for an Unsteady World Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Fr. Chris responds to a recent Tik-Tok creator who suggests that Jesus did not have to die for our sins.  By looking at the attributes of God and the true nature of sin, we understand better the divide that existed between us and God.  Not only that, but when we examine the role of the Old Testament sacrificial system, Jesus own death can be viewed in a new light.  When we examine these things we begin to grasp how love and justice, mercy and accountability fit into the economy of God.

]]> Fr. Chris responds to a recent Tik-Tok creator who suggests that Jesus did not have to die for our sins.  By looking at the attributes of God and the true nature of sin, we understand better the divide that existed between us and God.  Not only that, but when we examine the role of the Old Testament sacrificial system, Jesus own death can be viewed in a new light.  When we examine these things we begin to grasp how love and justice, mercy and accountability fit into the economy of God.

]]> The Very Rev. Chris Findley Buzzsprout-19034580 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0500 1364 1 17 full false The Purpose and Power of the Resurrection The Purpose and Power of the Resurrection While many people believe in the Resurrection, a study by Lifeway research found that many Christians do not understand why the Resurrection is relevant to their lives.  In this teaching, Fr. Chris, walks through the centrality of the Resurrection to the Christian faith, why the accounts of the Resurrection are reliable, and why the Resurrection is the anchor of life in Christ.  

]]> While many people believe in the Resurrection, a study by Lifeway research found that many Christians do not understand why the Resurrection is relevant to their lives.  In this teaching, Fr. Chris, walks through the centrality of the Resurrection to the Christian faith, why the accounts of the Resurrection are reliable, and why the Resurrection is the anchor of life in Christ.  

]]> The Very Rev. Chris Findley Buzzsprout-18979008 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0500 1073 1 16 full false The Abuja Declaration & the Future of Anglicanism The Abuja Declaration & the Future of Anglicanism Fr. Chris unpacks the major themes that emerged from the recent G26 meeting in Abuja, Nigeria.  This was a significant meeting that highlighted the major issues facing Anglicanism today and presented a renewed vision for the future of the Anglican Church. 

Resources used in this video:
The Jerusalem Statement (2008): https://gafcon.org/communique-updates...
The Kigali Commitment (2023): https://gafcon.org/communique-updates...
The Abuja Declaration (2026): https://gafcon.org/communique-updates...
David Roseberry's Article via "The Anglican" on Substack: https://davidroseberry.substack.com/p...

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]]> Fr. Chris unpacks the major themes that emerged from the recent G26 meeting in Abuja, Nigeria.  This was a significant meeting that highlighted the major issues facing Anglicanism today and presented a renewed vision for the future of the Anglican Church. 

Resources used in this video:
The Jerusalem Statement (2008): https://gafcon.org/communique-updates...
The Kigali Commitment (2023): https://gafcon.org/communique-updates...
The Abuja Declaration (2026): https://gafcon.org/communique-updates...
David Roseberry's Article via "The Anglican" on Substack: https://davidroseberry.substack.com/p...

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]]> Buzzsprout-18901781 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 941 1 15 full false Romans 1: Idolatry, Sin, and The Hope of the Gospel Romans 1: Idolatry, Sin, and The Hope of the Gospel The Gospel will always challenge us and in this day and age few passages challenge modern thinking and culture than Romans 1.  Fr. Chris unpacks this chapter and shows how suppression of the truth leads to the idolatry of self which can't help but manifest in how we conduct ourselves --sexually and otherwise.  But there is great hope for each of us in the Gospel and no sinner is beyond the reach of the mercy and grace of God.

]]> The Gospel will always challenge us and in this day and age few passages challenge modern thinking and culture than Romans 1.  Fr. Chris unpacks this chapter and shows how suppression of the truth leads to the idolatry of self which can't help but manifest in how we conduct ourselves --sexually and otherwise.  But there is great hope for each of us in the Gospel and no sinner is beyond the reach of the mercy and grace of God.

]]> Buzzsprout-18857941 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 1540 1 14 full false Did Henry VIII Start the Anglican Church? Did Henry VIII Start the Anglican Church? A common charge made against the Anglican Church is that it began because Henry VIII wanted to get a divorce from Catherine of Aragon.  Henry certainly played a major role, but did he actually start the Anglican Church?  By looking at the history of the Anglican Church, the theology of Henry VIII, and the major themes of the English Reformation, Fr. Chris unpacks this complex time and examines this fundamental question.

Sources used for this video:
The English Reformation, 2nd Edition, Dickens, A.G.
Worship by Faith Alone, Hicks, Zac
A History of the Church in England, Moorman, J.R.H.
Ye Are the Body, Spencer, Bonnell
Emblem of Faith Untouched: A Short Life of Thomas Cranmer, Williams, Leslie

]]> A common charge made against the Anglican Church is that it began because Henry VIII wanted to get a divorce from Catherine of Aragon.  Henry certainly played a major role, but did he actually start the Anglican Church?  By looking at the history of the Anglican Church, the theology of Henry VIII, and the major themes of the English Reformation, Fr. Chris unpacks this complex time and examines this fundamental question.

Sources used for this video:
The English Reformation, 2nd Edition, Dickens, A.G.
Worship by Faith Alone, Hicks, Zac
A History of the Church in England, Moorman, J.R.H.
Ye Are the Body, Spencer, Bonnell
Emblem of Faith Untouched: A Short Life of Thomas Cranmer, Williams, Leslie

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