Stand Firm Podcast

Stand Firm in Faith

ACNA

Christianity

Anglican Church In North America

Anglicanism

Episcopal Church

Anglican Church

Women's Ordination

Christian Nationalism

Provincial Assembly

Sin

Theology

Anglican Communion

Human Sexuality

GAFCON

Sola Scriptura

Archbishop Wood

Social Justice

Anglican Church In North America (ACNA)

Roman Catholic Church

Marriage

A (usually) weekly program of conversation and commentary.

210 ratings

Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	327	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ChristianityReligion & Spirituality

Listen to this Podcast

Guests Hosts Reviews Charts Talking Points

Latest Episodes

#326: Streaming Towards Gomorrah? The Death Penalty, Justice, and Human Dignity

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the Pentagon's plan to livestream an execution. Is the death penalty morally defensible? What does the Bible say? Should an execution be public? The guys talk about these questions and more.

16 Oct 2026 • 42 min • Most popular

#325: Blinded by the (Gas)Light: Three Critiques of Stand Firm

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss three online posts seeming to criticize their recent conversations about the state of the ACNA.

9 Oct 2026 • 42 min • Popular

#324: The Bishops' Fall Meeting: A Rundown of What Happened

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the communication from the College of Bishops summarizing their recent meeting. The guys discuss Bishop Edgar's censure, more Ruch trial drama, the creation of a new Faith and Order committee, and more.

2 Oct 2026 • 41 min

#323: You Again? Steve Lawson and How Discipline and Restoration Ought to Work

Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Steve Lawson's reappearance on the public stage before reacting to breaking news about the ACNA's deposition of Derek Jones.

25 Sep 2026 • 40 min

Key Facts

Accepts Guests

Contact Information

Podcast Host

Number of Listeners

Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

AnglicanTVKevin Kallsen, kevin kallsen, george conger

The Daily Office PodcastAndrew Russell

The Cranmer Fellows PodcastThe Cranmer Fellows

Mortification of SpinAlliance of Confessing Evangelicals

The Theology PugcastThe Theology Pugcast

Recent Guests

Matt Kennedy

Visitor to the show, Church of the Good Shepherd in Binghamton, New York

Church of the Good Shepherd, Binghamton, New York

Episode: #313: Everything Old is New Again: Same Old (Episcopal) Story

Joshua Herring

PhD, curriculum program manager at Rafiki Foundation; director of Logris Institute for Classical Liberal Studies; author

Rafiki Foundation; Logris Institute

Episode: #312: The Lion, the Witch, and the Cisgender Wardrobe: An Interview with Dr. Joshua Herring about his book, "Sons of Adam and Daughters of Eve"

Thomas Fickley

Headmaster and founder of St. Dunstan's Academy

St. Dunstan's Academy

Episode: #311: Boys to Men: Thomas Fickley, Passing on Manhood, and St. Dunstan's Academy

Derek Roberts

Rector of Hope Church

Hope Church, Charleston, West Virginia

Episode: #310: God on the Move: Church Planting in West Virginia with Derek Roberts

Miles Smith

Dr. Miles Smith, theologian, guest on Stand Firm Podcast

Episode: #309: For Further Discussion: More on Christian Nationalism with Dr. Miles Smith

Patrick Timmis

Lead editor on Ad Fontes journal; editor involved in Protestant letters

Ad Fontes

Episode: #308: In(frequent) Remembrance of Me: A Defense of Weekly Communion

Elijah Lovejoy

Rector of the Anglican Church of the Resurrection in Hope Mills, North Carolina

Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)

Episode: #306: Good But Not Finished? A Title IV Conversation with Elijah Lovejoy

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

Hosts

Nick Lanin

Host of Stand Firm Podcast with a focus on Anglican doctrine, governance, and culture.

Matt Kennedy

Co-host emphasizing church governance and Anglican practice.

JD Koch

Co-host and clergy voice on doctrinal and governance topics.

JD Coke

Co-host bringing parish-level perspective and practical ministry insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 210 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 States6 months 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 States7 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 States8 months ago
Sad men
You guys are a sad bunch.
Apple Podcasts
1
Jimmy Patterson
United States8 months ago
Listener
I look forward to these podcasts along my Christian walk. I always learn something.
Apple Podcasts
5
Poway Anglican
United States9 months ago

Embed These Reviews on a Website

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Appreciated for practical ministry and governance insights, though some episodes feel densely technical.

Listeners value its commitment to historic Anglican convictions and gospel-centered discourse.

Strong, candid dialogue on doctrinal issues and church governance.

Thoughtful, biblically grounded discussions with clear Anglican perspective.

Overall positive feedback on clarity and doctrinal firmness, with some criticism of format length or focus.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts

#164

Austria/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#309: For Further Discussion: More on Christian Nationalism with Dr. Miles Smith

Q: What has the PCA actually said about Christian nationalism in the new report?

The panel acknowledges ongoing debates, aims to address changes in Christian nationalism, expresses concern about race realism and intemperate speech, and emphasizes a cautious, pastoral approach without rushing a final stance.

#306: Good But Not Finished? A Title IV Conversation with Elijah Lovejoy

Q: What practical steps would you like to see before Provincial Assembly?

Advocating for keeping the reform momentum, proposing language borrowed from the Episcopal Church canon, and seeking deliberate, inclusive discussions rather than another lengthy round of reviews.

#306: Good But Not Finished? A Title IV Conversation with Elijah Lovejoy

Q: What are the main fairness issues you see with the current system?

The current system is imbalanced between complainants and respondents, with a narrower definition of who is a respondent and less protection or representation for respondents, which the new canons aim to address.

#306: Good But Not Finished? A Title IV Conversation with Elijah Lovejoy

Q: How did you get involved in this Title IV reform effort in the first place?

The guest describes a long-standing interest in church health and fairness, noting research into disciplinary practices across denominations and a drive to ensure processes are just for both laity and clergy, which led to involvement with guiding the reform discussion.

#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.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Stand Firm Podcast

What is Stand Firm Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A consistently Anglican-centric show that blends doctrinal clarity with practical church leadership topics. Across recent episodes, hosts wrestle with Anglican identity, biblical authority, and how to apply traditional convictions to contemporary issues such as sexuality, church governance, and worship practices. The program often features roundtables or host-led discussions with clergy and educators, aiming to equip listeners—especially parish leaders and interested laypeople—with theological and pastoral perspectives. Noteworthy are its frank debates about reform, liturgy, and the balance between mission and doctrinal integrity, which can provoke strong responses from listeners and guests alike. Potential listeners may find it compelling ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Stand Firm Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Stand Firm Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Stand Firm Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Stand Firm Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Stand Firm Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Stand Firm Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Stand Firm Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Stand Firm Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Stand Firm Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Stand Firm Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Stand Firm Podcast:

1. AnglicanTV
2. The Daily Office Podcast
3. The Cranmer Fellows Podcast
4. Mortification of Spin
5. The Theology Pugcast

How many episodes of Stand Firm Podcast are there?

Stand Firm Podcast launched 6 years ago and published 327 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Stand Firm Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Stand Firm Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Stand Firm Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Stand Firm Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Stand Firm Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Stand Firm Podcast?

Recent guests on Stand Firm Podcast include:

1. Matt Kennedy
2. Joshua Herring
3. Thomas Fickley
4. Derek Roberts
5. Miles Smith
6. Patrick Timmis
7. Elijah Lovejoy
8. Wes Jagoe

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.

Try it free for 7 days