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Stand Firm Podcast

Stand Firm in Faith
Christianity
ACNA
Anglican Church In North America
Anglicanism
Anglican Church
Episcopal Church
Women's Ordination
Christian Nationalism
Provincial Assembly
Sin
Theology
Anglican Communion
Human Sexuality
GAFCON
Sola Scriptura
Social Justice
Archbishop Wood
Anglican Church In North America (ACNA)
Roman Catholic Church
Marriage

A (usually) weekly program of conversation and commentary.

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Latest Episodes

Nick welcomes the Rev. Elijah Lovejoy to the podcast to discuss the Title IV revision, including several items that he feels—despite the GTF's good work so far—still need attention before ratification in June.

Matt and Nick hop back on the podcast to briefly address some listener questions and pushback on their discussion of the controversial episcopal election in the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast.

Matt and Nick discuss the episcopal election in the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast, some concerning comments from one of the candidates, and the ACNA's seeming inability to discuss the ministry of women in biblical terms.

Matt and Jady talk about the disqualification of Sam Allberry, his place in and influence on the ACNA, and the special place that same sex attraction seems to be afforded in the pantheon of sin.

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Recent Guests

Wes Jagoe
Associate Dean of Community Life and Chaplain, Trinity Anglican Seminary
Trinity Anglican Seminary
Episode: #301: From the Chapel at Trinity: a Conversation with Wes Jagoe
Emma Waters
Policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation; author of Lead Like Jael
Heritage Foundation
Episode: #299: Leading Like Jael: A Conversation with Emma Waters
Julian Dobbs
Bishop of the Diocese of Living Word; participant in Abuja G26
Global Anglican Communion / ACNA
Episode: #297: From the Room Where it Happened: Bishop Julian Dobbs on G26
Matt Kennedy
Guest, Stand Firm Podcast contributor
Stand Firm Podcast
Episode: #296: The Abuja Affirmation: Day Four from G26 in Nigeria
JD Koch
Correspondent on the ground for Stand Firm Podcast
Stand Firm Podcast
Episode: #295: No First Among Equals? Day Three from G26 in Abuja
Ann Kennedy
Member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Binghamton
Church of the Good Shepherd
Episode: #290: Is Anyone Safe in Church? Abuse, the Bible, and the ACNA
Chad Graham
A priest in the Anglican Diocese of Canada and a lawyer, who serves as a provincial prosecutor in the Ecclesiastical Court.
Anglican Diocese of Canada
Episode: #282: Not Guilty on All Charges: A Conversation with Chad Graham
Paul Donison
General Secretary of GAFCON, rector and dean of Christ Church in Plano, Texas, and assisting Bishop in the Diocese of Christ our Hope.
GAFCON
Episode: #276: We Are the Anglican Communion: General Secretary Paul Donison on the Future of GAFCON
Jeff Walton
Communications Director and Anglican Director for the Institute on Religion and Democracy, member of False Church Anglican
Institute on Religion and Democracy
Episode: #273: Jeff Walton on Bp. Derek Jones, the ACNA, and the JAFC

Hosts

Nick Lanin
Grace Anglican Church member; frequent stand-in host with on-air reporting and commentary.
Matt Kennedy
Co-host and contributor; affiliated with Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd.
JD Koch
On-ground correspondent and host; has multiple parish affiliations.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • Great show

    Have been listening since the beginning. Some of my favorite fellas on the internets. Keep up the good work gents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MudgeHammer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Encourage!

    I have been a listener for 2 years and this podcast has been a consistent encouragement especially during a time of tensions in the ACNA. Thank you for strengthening me to stand firm and not lose heart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crutchmom
    United States2 months ago
  • New Anglican

    As a life long Christian/new Anglican, I found the variety and spirit of this podcast to be very helpful. From theological topics to church “news”, it’s been a welcome addition to my laundry-folding podcast line up. I appreciate the different perspectives from leaders coming from backgrounds in the Episcopal church to those coming more from the Baptist world, like my own family. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenniferWood913
    United States3 months ago
  • Sad men

    You guys are a sad bunch.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jimmy Patterson
    United States3 months ago
  • Listener

    I look forward to these podcasts along my Christian walk. I always learn something.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poway Anglican
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise clear, Biblically grounded discussion and straight talk about Anglican issues.
Positive notes on on-the-ground reporting and accessible, engaging debate.
Fans appreciate multiple viewpoints from leaders with Anglican and broader Protestant backgrounds.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#297: From the Room Where it Happened: Bishop Julian Dobbs on G26
Q: What is the relationship between the Abuja affirmation and the traditional Canterbury structures?
The speakers argue that Canterbury structures have failed to uphold the inheritance of faith; Abuja affirms continuity with Anglican doctrine while moving away from Canterbury toward a global, confessional framework where the Jerusalem Declaration serves as a baseline.
#297: From the Room Where it Happened: Bishop Julian Dobbs on G26
Q: Is it accurate to say that the Global Anglican Council functions as the head of the Global Anglican Communion?
Dobbs explains that while primates as bishops and their provinces retain leadership, there is a chairman and a council structure that includes primates, trustees, and advisors who have voting power, indicating a blended leadership model rather than a single head.
#296: The Abuja Affirmation: Day Four from G26 in Nigeria
Q: What were your reactions to the Abuja affirmation overall?
The speakers acknowledge valuable doctrinal clarity and a push towards a more defined scriptural basis, while also expressing concern about how the new structure will interact with existing Anglican instruments and whether it will be accepted by all provinces.
#290: Is Anyone Safe in Church? Abuse, the Bible, and the ACNA
Q: How do you respond to critiques that say if you don't like participating in the panel discussing the issues, then don't attend?
Your job is to care what is happening to the souls of the people in your church, and dismissing it shows a need for different leadership.
#290: Is Anyone Safe in Church? Abuse, the Bible, and the ACNA
Q: Is it impossible to have a conversation about safe churches, or churches free from sexism, or churches free from abuse, actually just reading the text of scripture?
No, it's something that happens every Sunday when people go to church, and they find healing.

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Stand firm, weekly Anglican commentary, covers current events, theology, and governance within the ACNA and broader Anglican world. Episodes mix field reporting, governance debates, liturgical and doctrinal controversies, and cultural matters, all from a biblically-grounded, orthodox Anglican perspective. Listeners likely value thoughtful, straight-talk analysis, humor, and a clear stance on traditional Anglican doctrine, often engaging with internal church disputes, media coverage, and regional church dynamics. The show is notable for on-the-ground reporting from major gatherings, robust debates among the hosts, and a willingness to critique contemporary culture while anchoring discussions in Scripture and church history.

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2. Emma Waters
3. Julian Dobbs
4. Matt Kennedy
5. JD Koch
6. Ann Kennedy
7. Chad Graham
8. Paul Donison

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