
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

Oct 21, 2019 • 16min
The Good Samaritan
We unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan, the best interpretation of it, and why asking "who is my neighbor?" is not a bad question.Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Oct 5, 2019 • 17min
Saint Jerome
The great linguist and conversationalist Saint Jerome and his indispensable contribution to the history of Bible translation and the canon of scripture.
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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Oct 4, 2019 • 2min
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Sep 4, 2019 • 24min
The Acts of the Apostles
We talk about the singular book of Acts, its themes, priceless history, and how it connects to God's work in the Old Testament.
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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Aug 13, 2019 • 34min
Gregory of Nyssa
We discuss the Greek Father Gregory of Nyssa and his contributions to Trinitarian and Ascetical theology, and along the way discuss the difference between a Father's accepted teaching and opinion and how the church distinguishes between the two.
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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jul 25, 2019 • 27min
How To Confess
What are best practices for going to confession? What are we supposed to be thinking, feeling, or resolving to do? And why is it good to make formal confession to a priest again?
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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jul 11, 2019 • 20min
Handing Over to Satan
What does Paul mean when he says the Church ought to hand someone over to Satan? How should Christians understand how to keep the Church healthy and free from sin while still praying for and loving sinners?
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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jun 27, 2019 • 28min
Why Does The Trinity Matter?
What is the point of understanding the Trinity correctly? Is it only to get our theology straight and impress people? Or is there some other benefit for our spiritual lives?
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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jun 6, 2019 • 36min
Mission
Did Jesus really require that every Christian be an evangelist? How do we practically evangelize in the modern world? How do we maintain loving connections with nonbelievers all the while?
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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

May 21, 2019 • 21min
Holy Oils
Dive into the rich tradition of anointing with oil, exploring its historical and cultural roots in rituals like baptism and healing. Discover the sacred significance of chrism and its role in connecting the faithful to Church traditions. Learn about the specific types of holy oils and their importance in liturgical practices. Highlighting the relationship between body and soul, the discussion reveals how these sacramental oils play a crucial part in spiritual healing and communal worship.