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Holy C of E
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Holy C of E is a podcast where we talk about what it means to be a Catholic Christian in the Church of England.
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Becoming Anglican with Dr. Matthew Barrett
Apr 901:11:06Tap to summarizeLast summer, theologian Matthew Barrett wrote a widely-read article explaining his decision to leave the Baptist tradition for Anglicanism. Rhys and Joel speak to him about this journey, how it has affected the systematic theology he is writing, why classical theology and the beatific vision matter, and more.Dr. Barrett is Research Professor of Christian Theology at Trinity Anglican Seminary in the US. He is also theologian-in-residence for Anselm House at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Credo Magazine, host of the Credo podcast, and Director of the Center for Classical Theology. He is the co-director of Aquinas KC.On 24-25 April, Dr. Barrett is hosting the Credo Conference on the Beatific Vision in Washington, DC. Do join if you are able!You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Transcribe →ChristianStory with Rev'd Dan Kim
Mar 200:54:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, the team speaks with Rev'd Dan Kim about ChristianStory, a project that aims to bring the history and theology of Christianity to life with deeply researched and beautifully animated videos. Think BibleProject, but with history and theology! Ecumenical in its ethos, it is a gift to the church catholic and a fantastic resource for people in parish ministry, working with youth, or as a general tool for catechesis and discipleship. You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Transcribe →"Against Anglican Distinctives" with Fr Thomas Plant
Jan 1200:47:57Tap to summarizeFr Calum and Joel talk with returning guest Fr Thomas Plant about Darwell Stone’s case for mere Catholicity. Fr Thomas has recently written an introduction to a new (and handsome) edition of Stone's concise systematic theology, Christian Dogma: Outlines of Orthodox Anglican Theology. Stone was Principal of Pusey House, Oxford from 1909 to 1934. Fr Thomas recently gave a talk on Stone at a conference at Pusey House on the 20th-century principals of the house.See more of Fr Thomas' work on his Substack, Ghostly Counsel.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Transcribe →Anglo-Catholic evangelism with Fr Christopher Trundle
Dec 800:57:38Tap to summarizeRhys and Joel speak with Fr Christopher Trundle SSC of Our Most Holy Redeemer, Clerkenwell (London) about his parish's approach to mission and evangelism. The discussion covers the theology and practice of using contemporary music in a traditional sung mass, what Anglo-Catholics can learn from evangelicals, potential limits to merging charismatic and catholic worship, and more. You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Transcribe →The Letters of Herbert Kelly and Dorothy Sayers with Scholastica Jacob
Nov 700:50:47Tap to summarizeThe team caught up with Scholastica Jacob to discuss a recent book she edited, The Letters of Herbert Kelly and Dorothy L. Sayers. She came on to discuss Kelly and Anglican religious life in this episode from 2024.Scholastica is the librarian and archivist of St Anthony's Priory Durham, which is run by the Society of the Sacred Mission (SSM). Formerly a member of Stanbrook Abbey, and before that a lawyer specialising in charity law, Scholastica has a PhD in church history from the University of Durham. As well as managing the library and working on the SSM archives, she also has a leading role in the development of the Herbert Kelly Institute for Anglican Religious Life.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Transcribe →Connecting E.L. Mascall's metaphysics and theology with Fr Mike Michielin
Oct 2701:01:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, the team talks with Rev'd Dr. Mike Michielin about E.L. Mascall's views on metaphysical realism, natural theology, the doctrine of the Incarnation, how these all fit together, and what this might mean for the Christian life. Because you can never have too much Mascall. Barth may or may not be mentioned.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Transcribe →Michael Ramsey's The Christian Priest Today
Oct 1500:53:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Rhys and Joel dive into a classic text on the priesthood from Michael Ramsey (d. 1988), the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Transcribe →Practicing Life Together with Paul Gutacker
Sep 300:59:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode we talk to Paul Gutacker who is the executive director of Brazos Fellows, a Christian community in Waco, Texas that invites emerging adults to commit to a common rule of life. He is the author of a new book, Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth. We discuss why Christian community is difficult to create, the importance of eating together, the nature of discernment and vocation, the place of study in a rule of life, and how his experience and book might transfer to an English parish context.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Transcribe →E.L. Mascall's Grace and Glory
Aug 701:02:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, the team discusses E.L. Mascall's 1961 classic Grace and Glory.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Transcribe →Fellowship of St Alban & St Sergius with Fr Chris Moore
Jul 700:57:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode Rhys and Joel talk with Fr Chris Moore, Chair of the Fellowship of St Alban & St Sergius. We discuss the history and purpose of the Fellowship and talk more broadly about the Eastern Orthodox tradition, why people are drawn to it and how Anglicans can benefit from engaging with it. The Fellowship's annual conference is coming up: 20-22 August at Ripon College Cuddesdon, just outside Oxford. Resources recommended by Fr Chris:Melito of Sardis - On Pascha Dumitru Stăniloae - Orthodox Spirituality: A Practical Guide for the Faithful and a Definitive Manual for the Scholar Timothy Ware - The Orthodox Church St Basil the Great - On the Human Condition St Ephrem the Syrian - Hymns on Paradise Sebastian Brock - Treasure House of MysteriesThe Ancient Faith website The two Orthodox churches in Oxford that were mentioned: https://holytrinityoxford.org.uk and https://www.stnicholas-oxford.orgYou can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
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