Gavin Ashenden
Theologian and former Anglican priest who participates as a guest reader and commentator, providing patristic readings (Pope Leo sermons) and reflective theological insights during the episode.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 54min
2nd Annual "Christmas with the Church Fathers" with Gavin Ashenden (Pope Leo the Great) | Ep. 54
Gavin Ashenden, a theologian and former Anglican priest, joins to share profound insights from Pope Leo the Great's Christmas sermons. He reads and reflects on the importance of fasting and self-restraint as essential to spiritual growth. The discussion emphasizes recognizing one's dignity as a Christian and the joy of Christmas as a time for gratitude and generosity. Gavin urges listeners to be mindful of their spiritual practices and the significance of the nativity, ultimately fostering hope and readiness for the new year.
Jun 20, 2024 • 2h 7min
1099: 8 Reasons Why We Became Catholic: Dr. Gavin Ashenden on Dr. Taylor Marshall [Podcast]
Dr. Gavin Ashenden, former Church of England priest and Anglican bishop, shares his journey to Catholicism with Dr. Taylor Marshall. They discuss conflicts with Anglican beliefs, the appeal of Catholicism's clarity and structure, challenges faced in Anglican traditions, reasons for converting, embracing Catholic teachings on controversial topics, aesthetics in liturgical practices, and the importance of Church authority.
