
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

Jul 16, 2024 • 23min
Original Sin vs. Ancestral Sin
Explore the differences between original sin and inherited sin in Western and Eastern Christianity. Discuss the concept of sin entering the world through Adam's disobedience, affecting all individuals. Delve into views on sin, guilt, righteousness, and the theological implications of inherited punishment. Analyze perspectives on sin transmission, including the fate of unbaptized infants and the role of God's grace in reconciliation.

Jul 9, 2024 • 40min
Jewish Feasts and Fasts
Learn about the Jewish feasts celebrated in the Old Testament and today.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jul 4, 2024 • 23min
The Heavens
Paul talks about the "third heaven" in 2 Corinthians. How many heavens are there?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jun 27, 2024 • 34min
The Tent of Meeting
Learn about the structure and purpose of the precursor to the Temple, the Tent of Meeting as described in Exodus. Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jun 20, 2024 • 23min
Supererogation
What are "works of supererogation" named in Article 14 of the Articles of Religion? What is the underlying idea behind them and what had they become by the time of the Middle Ages and why did the Reformation reject them?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jun 13, 2024 • 43min
War
Learn about the Christian perspectives on causes for war, conduct in war, and how Jesus's teachings to love enemies and turn the other cheek affect Christian outlook on wars in our time.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Jun 5, 2024 • 17min
Wisdom in the Bible
Exploring the parallels between wisdom in Proverbs and Christ, the theological debates surrounding the concept of the Trinity, Athanasius' perspective on Christ as a sub-God, and the idea of Christ as wisdom itself in the Bible, emphasizing divine order and following God's plan.

May 30, 2024 • 32min
Casting Out Demons
Learn about why Jesus cast out demons and his rebuttal to the Pharisees' charge that he casts out demons using Satan's own power.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

May 22, 2024 • 31min
Objections to the Resurrection
Exploring objections to Jesus's resurrection, the podcast delves into Old Testament prophecies, controversial trials, stigma of the cross in ancient times, and debunking theories that Jesus did not die. It also presents evidence supporting the resurrection, including eyewitness testimonies and fulfillment of prophecies.

May 8, 2024 • 53min
Mary's Backstory
Learn about the apocryphal backstory for Mary, the mother of God. Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications