The Sacramentalists

On today's episode, we tackle some of the questions you, our listeners, submitted. Thank you to all that took time to ask questions! Here are some articles and books we reference during the show: "Good God?" by Peter Leithart  Lectio Divina by Duncan Robertson Baptized into God's Family by A. Andrew Das The Practice of Religion by Archibald Campbell Knowles "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here.

Today Fr. Wesley brings you a reading of Tract VIII, "The Gospel, a Law of Liberty."  You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here. 

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Wesley sits down with Dr. Hans Boersma, Professor of Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary, to discuss what we can learn from the Church Fathers about reading Scripture.  All of Dr. Boersma's books are worth checking out but the main one discussed in today's episode is Scripture as Real Presence: Sacramental Exegesis in the Early Church.  You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here. 

On today's episode, we discuss the premodern approach to Scripture, interpretation, and theology. Resources mentioned: Scripture as Real Presence by Hans Boersma Lectio Divina by Duncan Robinson The Inspiration and Interpretation of the Scripture by Michael Graves Medieval Exegesis (3 volumes) or the shorter Scripture in the Tradition by Henri de Lubac The Church Fathers! The Catena Aurea or www.lectionarycentral.com are great places to start. You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here.

For today's bonus episode, Fr. Myles reads Tract VII of Tracts for the Times, "The Episcopal Church Apostolical."  You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here. 

On today's episode, Fr. Myles interviews author Sarah Howell.  Sarah has written two children books, On The Day You Were Baptized and On The Day Of Your First Communion, both of which are intended to catechize children in the ancient Christian faith. You can find out more at Sacramentalkids.com. You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here. 

Bishop Chad Jones, the Coadjutor Bishop for the Diocese of the Eastern United States, shares his fascinating journey from evangelical Southern Baptist to Anglicanism. He dives into the legitimacy of Anglican orders, discussing historical debates around apostolic succession and the impact of intention in sacramental rites. Jones also reflects on the continuity of priesthood during the Reformation and how compassion in pastoral care can transform lives, making for a compelling dialogue that balances theological depth with personal anecdotes.

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Wesley reads Tract VI, "The Present Obligation of Primitive Practice. A Sin of the Church."  Read along: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Tracts_for_the_Times/Tract_6 You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our *NEW* Facebook discussion group here. 

On today's bonus episode, Fr. Wesley sits down with Dr. Garwood Anderson (PhD, Marquette University), a Pauline scholar and the President and Provost of Nashotah House Theological Seminary. Make sure to check out his book Paul's New Perspective: Charting a Soteriological Journey.  If you're interested in furthering your theological education, be sure to consider Nashotah House Theological Seminary.  You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here. 

On today's episode, we talk Pauline theology and give some of our thoughts about the "New Perspective(s) on Paul."  Here are some resources we mention and recommend: New Perspective on Paul by Kent L. Yinger  Paul’s New Perspective by Garwood Anderson As always, you can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists