Word & Table
Word and Table is a weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today.
It is hosted by Fr. Alex Wilgus, rector at Redemption Anglican Church in The Colony, TX and features Fr. Stephen Gauthier, the Canon Theologian of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest in the Anglican Church in North America
Latest episodes
Mar 18, 2020 • 34min
Origen
Deciding who is the most important early Christian writer means sifting through a crowded field, but Origen is a strong contender. His life and work laid the foundation for systematic theology and he died an exemplar of courage and piety.Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
Mar 10, 2020 • 44min
Tertullian
An overview of the life of a foundational early Christian writer who nevertheless ended his life outside of the Church.Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
Feb 24, 2020 • 17min
Paedocommunion
How old should baptized children be before they can take communion? How do different traditions approach the question? What should you be thinking about as a parent as you decide for your children?Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
Feb 5, 2020 • 33min
Holy Tradition
What do Anglicans mean when they cite Holy Tradition? How is it connected with scripture and where do we gain our ultimate authority?Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
Jan 20, 2020 • 24min
The Baptism of the Lord
Jesus's baptism has a great deal of significance we often miss. It tells us a lot about Jesus's unique power and authority, and it's also an event looked forward to since the beginning of the Old Testament.Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
Dec 23, 2019 • 23min
The Third Century
The Church in the 200s faced its greatest trial and won its greatest victory as a dying empire went from persecuting to endorsing the Faith.Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
Dec 16, 2019 • 28min
The Second Century
In the Second Century, the Church won skilled and educated defenders, but persecutions increased.Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
Dec 9, 2019 • 33min
The First Century
The first hundred years of Christianity saw the spread of the gospel at a wild pace. What were the conditions for this strong start and how did God orchestrate the beginnings of his Church?Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
Nov 23, 2019 • 18min
John Chrysostom
St. John Chrysostom is one of the best recognized Church Fathers and with good reason! We address his life, works, his social vision and why he is so widely read even today.Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
Nov 7, 2019 • 13min
Mary Magdalene
Who was Mary of Magdala? Why do there seem to be so many different versions of her identity and past? What was her significance to the Lord and her example for the Christian faith?Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications
