Mining The Mysteries: A Catechetical Podcast

This week, we have a special Q&A episode. Enjoy!

This is episode 2:

As we confront the challenges of American materialism and Darwinist economic policies, we are prompted to reflect on the Christian call to charity over competition. The stark reality of our national debt exceeding GDP and the U.S.'s disproportionate consumption of global resources serves as a wake-up call to the consequences of living by Philippians 3:18-19. We face hard questions about personal expenditure versus investment in God's kingdom, prompting a deeper examination of our priorities and commitments.

This 2nd episode picks up right where we left off last week!

Any questions or comments? Please email us at podcast@stphilipsblacksburg.org or podcast@anglicanprovince.org, and we will address them in a future episode.

Christians are well aware that Easter is more than bunnies and the beginning of Spring. Christians know that Easter is the day that Jesus rose from the dead. However, well-meaning Christians often overlook two aspects of Easter. 

In these next two episodes, we dig deeper and discuss the true doctrine and meaning of Easter by exploring the fact that:

1. Jesus was resurrected BODILY from the grave.
2. Because of our Lord’s resurrection, We TOO WILL RISE BODILY from the grave.

Please leave us any questions or comments, or email us at podcast@stphilipsblacksburg.org or podcast@anglicanprovince.org.

As we confront the challenges of American materialism and Darwinist economic policies, we are prompted to reflect on the Christian call to charity over competition. The stark reality of our national debt exceeding GDP and the U.S.'s disproportionate consumption of global resources serves as a wake-up call to the consequences of living by Philippians 3:18-19. We face hard questions about personal expenditure versus investment in God's kingdom, prompting a deeper examination of our priorities and commitments.

We are excited to have our Presiding and Diocesan Bishop, The Most Reverend Chandler Jones, SSC, join us again this week as we dig deeper into the topic of Ecumenism and its implications for the future of the Church.

In this special episode, "Why Can't Women be Priests?" we're joined by our Presiding and Diocesan Bishop, The Most Reverend Chandler Jones, SSC, to dig deeper into controversial questions about why women are excluded from Holy Orders within the Church.

In this episode, we dig deep into the topic of the Eucharistic sacrifice by exploring scriptural and historical insights, the unique role of the priest and the congregation, and the connection between Orate fratres and our Lord’s ultimate sacrifice.

In this episode, we focus on the topic of Anamnesis.

Is the Eucharist a sacrifice? Or is it something else entirely? In this episode, we'll dig deeper into the meaning of the Eucharist and how it has been understood throughout the history of the Church.

In this special Lenten episode entitled "Dust to Dust," we dig into the rich history of Ash Wednesday, unearthing its early roots and exploring the meaning behind the symbolic ashes. We also unpack the three pillars of Lent - prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

You’ll notice Fr. Miller is missing, but he will return next week!

In this special episode, we dig deeper into the history and significance of making the sign of the cross.

In this episode, we address some questions from our listeners.

In this episode, we dig deeper into the topic of the sermon and address some important questions, such as: Why do we have a sermon? Is a sermon necessary? What is the goal of a sermon? And who is a sermon intended for?

This week's episode is a little different. We will discuss a crucial topic that is often overlooked in churches today. We will be talking about what you should and should not expect from your priest. We will also dig deep into some important issues that the modern priesthood faces, such as the rapid drop-out rate of clergymen, the competitive nature of churches in America, and the "satisfy the customer" mentality.

In this week's special episode, we are delighted to have our Presiding and Diocesan Bishop Chandler Holder Jones, SSC, joining us once again as we dig deeper into the history of Anglican Ecclesiology.

In this episode, we dig deeper into the role of liturgy and scripture in our lives. Many Churches today emphasize Sola Scriptura but dedicate surprisingly little time to reading and studying scripture. This disconnect often leads to Biblical illiteracy, which hinders our understanding of Christ and our ability to live faithfully.

This week, we explore the Creed, a confession of faith used by Christians for centuries. We discuss the origins of the Creed, its importance in the Christian faith, and its role in combatting the spread of false doctrine.

This week, we continue our conversation about the Gloria in Excelsis. We also discuss the prescribed rubrics that help us focus during worship.

This week, we dig deeper into the history and meaning of the Gloria in Excelsis. We discuss where the hymn's first line comes from and why we sing it every Sunday.

This week, we dig deeper into the season of Advent with a special episode.

This week, we have part two of a two-part special episode where we dig deeper into the many different aspects of the Church year kalendar with our Bishop, Chandler Holder Jones SSC, the Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Province of America, and the Diocesan Bishop of the Eastern United States (DEUS).

This week, we have part one of a two-part special episode where we dig deeper into the many different aspects of the Church year kalendar with our Bishop, Chandler Holder Jones SSC, the Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Province of America, and the Diocesan Bishop of the Eastern United States (DEUS).

This week, we delve into the theme of mercy in the Christian faith. Exploring biblical passages and teachings, we discuss the significance of perpetual repentance and humility in worship. Through the lens of the Kyrie prayer for mercy, we examine stories of healing, gratitude, and the calling of Matthew. Drawing from the Old Testament, we discover God's merciful nature and the importance of a humble response. Finally, we explore how the concept of mercy should shape our lives and relationships, urging listeners to show mercy and love to others. Join us as we delve into the profound meaning of "Lord, Have Mercy."

This week, we explore the intriguing concept of "The Law of Love" and challenge the common perception that law and love are incompatible. We discuss the influence of Romanticism on Western culture and Christianity, examining how worship has shifted towards personal encounters with God rather than recognizing His lordship.

We also dig into the purpose of the law, emphasizing its role in making us holy and set apart for God. The Shema commandment to love God with all our being and Jesus' affirmation of this commandment are explored, along with the command to love our neighbor as ourselves.

In this week's episode, we discuss the Salutation and Collect, its historical context, and its role in bridging the sacred connection between God and his people.

Join us in this week's episode as we explore the transformative power of living a Spirit-led life and how it intertwines with worshiping God with our mind, body, and soul.

In this episode, we delve into the significance of the processional cross and its integral role within our liturgy and worship.

In this episode, we discuss the theology of baptism and the baptismal font.