After a sermonette on St. Pauls’ words about the consciences of the Gentiles being the functional equivalent of the Law for the Jews, Fr. Anthony shares the UOC-USA Episcopal Letter for US Independence Day. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Two Friends Talking about Politics and Religion in a Car
Fr. Anthony and Deacon Michael Abrahamson talk politics and religion as they drive through the mountains of Western North Carolina. Topics include keeping perspective and the glorious ontology of doing harmony. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Homily for All Saints – Pastoring Diversity
Sunday of All Saints. Hebrews 11:33-12:2 and Matthew 10:32-33,37-38; 19:27-30. The prohibition against loving family more that God is, among other things, a warning against tribalism. Fr. Anthony also talks about what the variation among saints means for loving and pastoring one another. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Homily: A Meditation on Faith, Truth, and Community
John 20:19-31. It is often said that we are saved in community. Today Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on the interrelation of community, trust (faith), and Truth. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Dn Timothy on Staten Island, Nostalgia, and Bad Religion
You may recognize Dn Timothy Kelleher from his appearances in NCIS, Independence Day, Thirteen Days and other movies and shows, but he has also published many thoughtful essays in First Things, Church Life Journal, and now the National Review (among others). In this episode, he and Fr. Anthony talk about Dn. Timothy’s two most recent […]
Homily – Forgiveness and the Power of Storytelling
In this homily given on the Sunday of Forgiveness (Cheesefare; Romans 13:11-14:4; Matthew 6:14-21), Fr. Anthony talks about the psychological and sacramental power of storytelling, and warns us against misusing that power. Blessed Lenting! Check out this episode!
UOL Retreat – Healing from Fear and Polarization
Jesus Christ said; “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew […]
Dylan Pahman on Markets, Morality, and Magic the Gathering
After some small talk on the pastoral value of wedding planning, Fr. Anthony and Dylan Pahman (Acton Institute) talk about what Magic the Gathering can teach us about markets and morality and about the general need for economic literacy. For the last half of the show, they talk about the value of markets, liberal democracy, […]
The REAL Conspiracy – and how we took it bait, line, and sinker
And here is the original video: Listen to find out which of the many conspiracies is occupying space in Fr. Anthony’s fool head. Without it, the other problems (e.g. injustice, riots, elections, presidential narcissism) would have been handled as normal rather than extra-ordinary problems. We should have seen it coming. From Fr. Anthony’s YouTube Livestream. […]
Gaslighting or Conspiracy? The role of the Pastor in Crazy Times
Join Fr. Anthony as he talks with Fr. Gregory Jensen, PhD, to get some advice on the role of the pastor in crazy times. It’s a difficult conversation, but it’s important for us to have trusted friends in our lives who will tell us things we don’t want to hear. Fr. Gregory is wise, experienced, […]