Stand Firm Podcast #255: For the Sake of ACNA? C4SO's Election and the Past and Future of the Province
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May 9, 2025 The hosts prioritize the gospel message over cultural issues, sharing personal stories from the Kentucky Derby. They dive into the darker side of horse racing, shedding light on gambling and trafficking concerns. A new bishop's election sparks discussions about unity and revitalization in the Anglican community. They reflect on the ACNA's mission to plant 1,000 churches, balancing doctrinal integrity with growth aspirations. Finally, they address leadership changes and the need for effective theological education to maintain a focused, gospel-centric mission.
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Gambling's Dark Reality
- J.D. Koch shared his experience with horse racing gambling, describing it as soul-destroying and morally reprehensible.
- He deleted a betting app to avoid temptation and observed the darker side of horse racing culture including handlers' hardships.
C4SO as ACNA Bellwether
- The Diocese for the Sake of Others (C4SO) reflects an experimental, non-geographic diocese with many new Anglicans unfamiliar with ACNA's past.
- Its leadership change offers an opportunity to realign its culture closer to mainstream Anglican traditions within ACNA.
C4SO's Progressive Culture War
- C4SO claims to avoid culture war but is arguably the most culture-warrior diocese in the ACNA towards progressive causes.
- Foundational church planting initiatives started ACNA but without a unified Anglican identity, leading to diversity in doctrine and practice.