An Anglican Tapestry
An Anglican Tapestry explores and celebrates the richness of the Anglican tradition by weaving together diverse lives, theological ideas, and liturgical practices. Through thoughtful conversations, storytelling, and reflection, the podcast seeks to deepen understanding, foster spiritual growth, and build relationships. It honors the threads that unite Anglicans while embracing the beauty of their diversity.
Episodes
Episode 49: The Kingdom of God
On this episode I'll talk about the Gospel and the nature of the Kingdom of God as Jesus teaches us in the parables of the kingdom from Mark 4:26ff.
Episode 48: Sacred Readings Psalms Day 12 Morning and Evening Prayer Psalms 62-67
These readings are intended to encourage reflection and meditation on God's Word. This episode covers Psalms 62-67. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. Read, Reflect, Pray
Episode 47: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 37-39
This is the final episode for the Faith of Anglicans and our overview of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion. On this final episode I'll cover Articles 37 of the power of magistrates, Article 38 of Christian goods not held in common, and Article 39 on Christian oaths. I've been using the book The Faith of Anglicans by John Rodgers, published by Anglican House Publishers and used with their permi
Episode 46: Sacred Readings Psalms Day 11 Morning and Evening Prayer, Psalms 56-61
These readings are intended to encourage reflection and meditation on God's Word. This episode covers Psalms 56-61. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.
Episode 45: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 34-36
We're continuing our overview of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion and on this episode I'm covering Articles 34 Of the Traditions of the Church, Article 35 Of the Homilies, and Article 36 Of Consecration of Bishops and Ministers. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House Publishers, and used with their permission. You can purchase your own copy at anglica
Episode 44: Sacred Readings - Psalms 50-55 Day 10 Morning and Evening Prayer
Psalms for Morning and Evening prayer are intended to encourage reflection and meditation on God's Word. This episode covers Psalms 50-55. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.
Episode 43: The Weight of Glory - thoughts on 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
In this episode we will briefly look at 2 Corinthians 4.17-18 and the larger context of this passage as it relates to our own difficulties and frustration in life compared with the eternal weight of glory of the good news of God in Jesus Christ.
Episode 42: Sacred Readings - Psalms 44-49 Day 9 Morning & Evening Prayer
These readings from Psalms for Morning and Evening Prayer are designed for Christian meditation and reflection. This episode is from Day 9 of Morning and Evening Prayer covering Psalms 44-49. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.
Episode 41: The Faith of Anglicans Articles 30-33
Join me for this edition of An Anglican Tapestry Podcast as I continue the overview of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion. In this episode I'll look at Articles 30-33. Article 30 deals with receiving both the bread and the wine in communion, Article 31 covers the one oblation of Christ on the cross, Article 32 of the marriage of priests, and Article 33 concerning how to deal with those who hav
Episode 40: Sacred Readings - Psalms 38-43 Day 8 Morning and Evening Prayer
These readings from Psalms for Morning and Evening Prayer are designed for Christian meditation and reflection. This is episode is from Day 8 of Morning and Evening Prayer coverning Psalms 38-43. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.
Episode 39: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 27-29 Of Baptism, Of the Lord's Supper, and Of the Wicked, which eat not the Body of Christ in the use of the Lord's Supper
On this episode we will continue our overview of the Sacraments with Articles 27, 28 and 29 taking a closer look at baptism, the Lord's Supper, and those who partake of the Lord's Supper without faith. I'm using John Rodger's book, The Faith of Anglicans, published by Anglican House and used with their kind permission. It's available for purchase on their website, anglicanhousepublishers.org, as
Episode 38: Sacred Readings - Psalms Morning and Evening Prayer Day 7, Psalms 35-37
The readings from Psalms for Morning and Evening Prayer are designed for Christian meditation and reflection. This episode is from Day 7 of Morning and Evening Prayer covering Psalms 35-37. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.
Episode 37: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 25 and 26 Of the Sacraments and On the Unworthiness of Ministers, which hinders not the effect of the Sacraments
On this episode I'm continuing our overview of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion with Articles 25 and 26, Of the Sacraments and Of the Unworthiness of Ministers, which hinders not the effect of the Sacraments. I covered the Sacraments earlier in Episode 5 which I refer you to for an additional discussion on the nature of the biblical Sacraments.
Episode 36: Sacred Readings from the Gospel of John - the betrayal, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ
On this edition of Sacred Readings I'm reading through sections from the Gospel of John on the story of the betrayal of Christ by Judas, Christ before Pilate, the crucifixion and his resurrection. Scripture quotations are from The ESV (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Episode 35 Sacred Readings Psalms Day 6 Morning and Evening Prayer, Psalms 30-34
The readings from Psalms for Morning and Evening Prayer are designed for Christian meditation and reflection. This episode is from Day 6 of Morning and Evening Prayer covering Psalms 30-34. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.
Episode 34: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 22-24
On this episode we're continuing our overview of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, covering Article 22 Of Purgatory, Article 23 Of Ministering in the Congregation, and Article 24 Of Speaking in the Congregation in such a Tongue as the people understand. I'm using John Rodger's book, The Faith of Anglicans, published by Anglican House and used with their kind permission. It's available for pur
Episode 33 Living Water
On this episode I'm offering a sermon I delivered on the Third Sunday of Lent at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral entitled Living Water from the Gospel of John chapter 4, verses 7-9. It deals with the spiritual nature of living water and two fundamental things about our salvation: God offers it without respect of persons or merit, and it's given to those who ask for it, much like the Samaritan wom
Episode 32: Sacred Readings - Psalms Morning and Evening Prayer Day 5, Psalms 24-29
Sacred Readings are devotional readings of Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection on the Word of God. They are taken from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. The Sacred Readings of the Psalms follows the monthly reading of Psalms from Morning and Evening Prayer in the Book of Common Prayer. This episode includes Psalms 24-26 for Morning Prayer, and Psalms 27-29 for Eveni
Episode 31: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 19-21
On this episode we're moving into Part Four of the 39 Articles dealing with the Church, Sacraments, and the Ordained Ministry. This covers the lion's share of the Articles with Articles 19-36. Today we'll look at Articles 19-21 which deal with the Church, the Authority of the Church, and the Authority of General Councils. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans, published by Anglican
Episode 30: Sacred Readings Day 4 Psalms 19-23 Morning and Evening Prayer
This episode of An Anglican Tapestry Podcast features Day 4 of the Psalms from Morning and Evening Prayer, Psalms 19-23. They are designed to encourage reflection and meditation on God's Word and are taken from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.
Episode 29: Sacred Readings - Ash Wednesday Litany from the Book of Common Prayer
A reading of the Ash Wednesday Litany from the 2019 Book of Common Prayer.
Episode 28: You are the Light of the World
On this episode I will discuss the significance of being the light of the world from Matthew 5:14-16. Resource reference: Lexham Bible Dictionary, "The Image of God," Michael S. Heiser
Episode 27: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 17 and 18 on Predestination and Election, and of Obtaining Eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ
On this episode we're moving on to Articles 17 and 18 of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, which deal with the topics of predestination and obtaining salvation only through the name of Jesus Christ.
Episode 26: Sacred Readings - Psalms 15 through 18 Day 3 Morning and Evening Prayer
This episode of Sacred Readings features Day 3 of the Psalms for Morning and Evening Prayer, Psalms 15-18. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.
Episode 25: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 15 & 16
On this episode we'll look at Articles 15 and 16 of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion. I'm using the book The Faith of Anglicans by Bishop John Rodgers, published by Anglican House and used with their permission. You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org. Articles 15 and 16 deal with salvation of Christ Alone without Sin, and of Sin after Baptism, including sin against the Holy
Episode 24: Sacred Readings - Psalms Day 2 Morning & Evening Prayer
Sacred Readings are devotional readings of Holy Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. This episode consists of Day 2 of the Daily office reading of the Psalms for both Morning and Evening Prayer, Psalms 9-11 and 12-14.
Episode 23: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 11-14
On this episode we're continuing our journey through the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion. I'm using the book The Faith of Anglicans by Bishop John Rodgers, published by Anglican House and used with their permission. You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org. We'll look at Articles 11 through 14 that deal with justification, good works, works done before justification, and works of
Episode 22: Ministry, Retirement and Beyond - A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Michael Petty
On this episode of Tapestry Voices, I'm thrilled to have my good friend the Rev'd Canon Dr. Michael Petty join us. Fr. Michael is retiring from his responsibilities at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral in Tallahassee, Florida to begin a new chapter of life. Fr. Michael shares his insights into life, ministry, and what's next.
Episode 21 Sacred Readings: The Annunciation & the Birth of Jesus Christ
Sacred Readings is a special segment of An Anglican Tapestry Podcast which consists of devotional readings of Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection. These readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. This edition of Sacred Readings features the story of the birth of John the Baptist, the Annunciation, and the birth of Jesus Christ from the Gospel of Luke chapte
Episode 20: Christmas Episode
In this episode, I'd like to offer you a Christmas story that I recorded over 50 years ago when I was in radio. It has been beloved for generations by children of all ages (including adults!) written by Clement Moore in 1822. Enjoy!
Episode 19: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 9 & 10
We're continuing our journey through the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion with Part Three – Salvation in Christ. This section consists of articles 9-18. On this episode we will look at articles 9 and 10 dealing with original sin and free will. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House, and used with their permission. I encourage you to purchase a copy for y
Episode 18: Sacred Readings - Psalms Day 1 Morning & Evening Prayer
Sacred Readings are devotional readings of Holy Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection, focusing on the "things that are above, not on things that are on earth." (Colossians 3:2f). The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.
Episode 17: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 6, 7, & 8
We're continuing our series on the Thirty-Nine Articles, picking up with Part Two: The Rule of Faith. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House, and used with their permission. I encourage you to purchase a copy for yourself at anglicanhousepublishers.org so you can follow along. Roger's writes, "Anglicans are biblical Christians and credal Christians. Whe
Episode 16: Sacred Readings - The Sermon on the Mount
Sacred Readings is a new segment for an Anglican Tapestry Podcast. It consists of devotional readings of Scripture designed for Christian meditation on the "things that are above, not on things that are on earth." (Colossians 3:2ff) The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. The prayer is from The Book of Common Prayer and Adminstration of the Sacraments with other Rites and
Episode 15: The Faith of Anglicans, Articles 3, 4 & 5 of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion
We're continuing our series on the Thirty-Nine Articles with a look at articles 3, 4, and 5, which deal with Christ's descent into Hell, the resurrection of Christ, and the Holy Spirit. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House, and used with their permission. You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org, which I recommend so you can follow along an
Episode 14: The Faith of Anglicans - Articles 1 & 2 of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion
In this episode we'll begin to look at the theological framework of Anglican faith and life, the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion. We begin with Article 1: Of Faith in the Holy Trinity, and Article 2: Of the Word or Son of God, which was made very Man. I'll be using the book The Faith of Anglicans, by John Rodgers, published by Anglican House, an imprint of Anglican House Publishers 2021, used wi
Episode 13 GAFCON, the ACNA and the Global Anglican Communion
In this episode we'll look at who and what GAFCON is, its relationship to the ACNA and the formation of the new Global Anglican Communion.
Episode 12 Interview with Peter Lebhar, church planter for the Gulf Atlantic Diocese in the Anglican Church in North America
In this episode of Tapestry Voices I'll be talking with Peter Lebhar who is a church planter for the Gulf Atlantic Diocese in the ACNA. We'll talk about his life and ministry and what led him to the ministry of church planting.
Episode 11 Simply Believe
On this episode we'll listen to a sermon on John 3.7-8 and the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus. This message is based on the hope and promise of salvation from John 3.16: God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. And unlike Nicodemus, who was desperately trying to understand how to enter the kingdom of God, and s
Episode 10: Part Two of an interview with Jennifer Webster, dean of the Lay School of Theology, and director of the Charles Simeon Institute, Rev. Dr. Michael Petty, and Rev. Dr. Jeff Trostle
In part two of this interview we pick up the conversation between Jennifer Webster, Dean of the Lay School of Theology and Director of the Charles Simeon Institute, Rev. Dr. Michael Petty, and Rev. Dr. Jeff Trostle as they discuss the significance of theological study for Christians.
Episode 9 Part One of an interview with Jennifer Webster, dean of the Lay School of Theology, and director of the Charles Simeon Institute, Rev. Dr. Michael Petty, and Rev. Dr. Jeff Trostle
In this episode of Tapestry Voices, will listen to part one of an interview conducted by Jennifer Webster, Dean of the Lay School of Theology and Director of the Charles Simeon Institute as she speaks with the Rev. Dr. Michael Petty, founder of the Lay School of Theology and the Charles Simeon Institute, along with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Trostle. Dr. Petty is the acting Dean and Canon of Adult Formati
Episode 8 The Cost of Discipleship
In this episode I'll talk about the true cost of discipleship and the significance of the commitment we make to God to be disciples of Jesus Christ. I'll focus on Luke 14:26, 27, and 33 which deals with a larger context of that commitment and compare what Dietrich Bonhoeffer called cheap grace with costly grace. Works cited: Beth Kreitzer, Timothy George, Scott M. Manetsch, and David McNutt, e
Episode 7 A conversation with Canon Precentor Chris Garven from St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral
A conversation with Canon Precentor Chris Garven, organist and music director at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral. We'll spend some time with Chris talking about his life and work, and his passion for sacred music.
Episode 6 The Significance of Sacred Rest
We will discuss the meaning of sabbath rest and its significance for Christians today. Properly understanding the signifcance of the Fourth Comandment can promote a deep spirituality. It is an often overlooked part of the Christian life. Works Cited: Harold H.P. Dressler, The Sabbath in the Old Testament, in From Sabbath to Lord's Day, D.A. Carson, ed. Wipf and Stock Publishers 1982. Jeffrey A
Episode 5 The Sacraments
In this episode we'll discuss the gospel sacraments, Baptism and the Lord's Supper. I'll discuss the nature of each, their significance for Christian life and how they benefit those who believe in Jesus Christ. I will also discuss why we baptize babies! Tune in! Works cited: J.I. Packer and Joel Scandrett, eds., To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism. Crossway 2020 Jonathan Gibson, Be Thou M
Episode 4: The Christian Life
In this episode we'll look briefly at a section from John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, and even though he was not an Anglican, he provides a helpful guide for living a Christian life. It's three chapters that have been recognized for their depth and insight into Christian living and what it entails, and pertains to every Christian who struggles with living a godly life in a very
Episode 3 Tradition & Spirituality
This episode focuses on what tradition is, specifically Christian tradition that forms the core of the "faith once delivered to the saints," as well as the nature of biblical spirituality, and why these are significant for today. Works cited: The Lexham Survey of Theology. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press 2018 The Book of Common Prayer, ACNA. Anglican Liturgy Press 2019 D.A. Carson, The Gagging of
Episode 2 Who was John Calvin?
In this episode we'll look briefly at the life and theology of John Calvin. Alistair McGrath wrote, "it's impossible to undertand modern protestantism without coming to terms with John Calvin's legacy to the movemet which he did so much to nourish and sustain." Calvin's view of spirituality can be seen in his understanding and exposition of the Christian life, found in his Institutes of the Chr
Episode 1 Introduction
This episode briefly introduces the listener to the host, Fr. Jeff Trostle, and a brief history of the Anglican church. Works Cited: The Book of Common Prayer. Anglican Liturgy Press 2019 Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition. Gerald Bray. Lexham Press 2021 The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses. C.S. Lewis. Edited by Walter Hooper. A Touchstone Book 1980. The Thirty-Nine Articles an
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