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Names of God

The Sabbath

Laity & Clergy

The Seventh Ecumenical Council

God's Plan in Genesis

The Parable of the Elder Brother

The Rule of St. Augustine

Clerical Orders

The Sarum Usage

Making Distinctions

Word and Table is a weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today.It is hosted by Fr. Alex Wilgus, rector at Redemption Anglican Church in Frisco, TX and features Fr. Stephen Gauthier, the Canon Theologian of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest in the Anglican Church in North America

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Word and Table is a weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today. It is hosted by Fr. Alex Wilgus, rector at Redemption Anglican Church in Frisco, TX and features Fr. Stephen Gauthier, the Canon Theologian of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest in the Anglican Church in North America

Word & Table

After 37 episodes, Father Stephen and Alex finally get around to talking about Anglicanism. How is it different from Roman Catholicism? How is it different from other Protestant traditions? And what about that mad king who wanted a divorce? Music: Canticle (English) from More Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

After 37 episodes, Father Stephen and Alex finally get around to talking about Anglicanism. How is it different from Roman Catholicism? How is it different from other Protestant traditions? And what about that mad king who wanted a divorce? Music: Canticle (English) from More Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

Anglicanism: an Introduction

Why does the Anglican Church baptize infants? We explain what infant baptism means, and doesn't mean in light of scripture and tradition. Music: "Salve Mater Misericordiae" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications. Email the show at wordtablepodcast@gmail.com

Why does the Anglican Church baptize infants? We explain what infant baptism means, and doesn't mean in light of scripture and tradition. Music: "Salve Mater Misericordiae" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications. Email the show at <a href="http://mailto:wordtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wordtablepodcast@gmail.com</a>

Infant Baptism

Father Stephen explains what a sacrament is and how it affirms salvation in Jesus Christ. Music: from "Sublime Chant" by The Cathedral Singers conducted by Richard Proulx. Purchase "Sublime Chant" here. Special thanks to GIA Music. Donate to the podcast here. We are a not-for-profit program and welcome donations of any size to help cover costs.

Father Stephen explains what a sacrament is and how it affirms salvation in Jesus Christ. Music: from "Sublime Chant" by The Cathedral Singers conducted by Richard Proulx. Purchase "Sublime Chant" <a href="http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8377" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Special thanks to <a href="http://www.giamusic.com/sacred_music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GIA Music</a>. Donate to the podcast <a href="https://simplecast.com/donate/2343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. We are a not-for-profit program and welcome donations of any size to help cover costs.

What is a Sacrament?

We talk about the ancient Christian and Jewish practice of fasting and talk about the spiritual logic behind abstaining from food and why it's not about despising the body but honoring its proper place before God. Music: Kyrie Eleison and Gloria in Excelsis (Missa Simplex) from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and The Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications. Email the show. Donate to the show.

We talk about the ancient Christian and Jewish practice of fasting and talk about the spiritual logic behind abstaining from food and why it's not about despising the body but honoring its proper place before God. Music: Kyrie Eleison and Gloria in Excelsis (Missa Simplex) from <a href="https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/sublime-chant-recording-cd338" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sublime Chant</a> by Richard Proulx and The Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications. <a href="http://mailto:wordtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email</a> the show. <a href="https://simplecast.com/donate/2343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a> to the show.

Fasting

Fr. Stephen explains the Anglican view of salvation and how we can know that we are saved by knowing Jesus. Music: Litany of the Saints and Alma Redemptoris Mater by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant and More Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Fr. Stephen explains the Anglican view of salvation and how we can know that we are saved by knowing Jesus. Music: Litany of the Saints and Alma Redemptoris Mater by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from <a href="https://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sublime Chant</a> and <a href="http://www.giamusic.com/products/P-459.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Sublime Chant</a>. Copyright GIA Publications

Salvation

The first hundred years of Christianity saw the spread of the gospel at a wild pace. What were the conditions for this strong start and how did God orchestrate the beginnings of his Church?Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The first hundred years of Christianity saw the spread of the gospel at a wild pace. What were the conditions for this strong start and how did God orchestrate the beginnings of his Church? Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wordandtable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>:<a href="http://mailto:wordtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email us</a>Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The First Century

Father Stephen introduces the Anglican Church's signature book, the Book of Common Prayer, and goes over what it is, what it's for, what's in it, and how to use it. Music: Adoro te Devote by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral singers from Sublime Chant.

Father Stephen introduces the Anglican Church's signature book, the Book of Common Prayer, and goes over what it is, what it's for, what's in it, and how to use it. Music: Adoro te Devote by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral singers from <a href="https://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sublime Chant</a>.

Introducing the Book of Common Prayer

Father Stephen describes the meaning of the Advent season, how we can anticipate the Lord's coming, and the nature of Christian hope. Click here for a series of daily Advent readings. Muic: "On Jordan's Bank" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers.

Father Stephen describes the meaning of the Advent season, how we can anticipate the Lord's coming, and the nature of Christian hope. Click <a href="http://www.universalis.com/-500/readings.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for a series of daily Advent readings. Muic: "On Jordan's Bank" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers.

Advent

A special bonus Christmas episode! Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and why assuming humanity is essential to our salvation. We also include a huge thanks at the end to those who gave to the show this year. Thanks to you, Word &amp; Table will return in 2018! Email the show. Give to the show. Music: "Salve Mater Misericordiae" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

A special bonus Christmas episode! Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and why assuming humanity is essential to our salvation. We also include a huge thanks at the end to those who gave to the show this year. Thanks to you, Word &amp; Table will return in 2018! <a href="http://mailto:wordtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email</a> the show. <a href="https://simplecast.com/donate/2343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give</a> to the show. Music: "Salve Mater Misericordiae" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Incarnation

We talk about the three great creeds of the Church: the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the little known Athanasian Creed. Where did they come from, what do they mean, and what do they have to do with the Bible? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music: Sanctus and Ite, Missa Est from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

We talk about the three great creeds of the Church: the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the little known Athanasian Creed. Where did they come from, what do they mean, and what do they have to do with the Bible? Support us on Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/wordandtable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/wordandtable</a> <a href="http://mailto:wordandtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email the show</a> Music: Sanctus and Ite, Missa Est from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Three Creeds

Father Stephen talks through the parts of the great Eucharistic Prayer and why it's all one seamless garment. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music: Sanctus and Ite, Missa Est from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Father Stephen talks through the parts of the great Eucharistic Prayer and why it's all one seamless garment. Support us on Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/wordandtable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/wordandtable</a> <a href="http://mailto:wordandtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email the show</a> Music: Sanctus and Ite, Missa Est from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Eucharistic Prayer

In which we explore the Daily Office: its roots and the meaning behind its practice. It's a tale that involves sleepy monks, how the liturgy can be like a garage full of odds and ends, and the difference between the Office and personal devotions. Email us Music: "Agnus Dei" and "Veni Creator Spiritus" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications.

In which we explore the Daily Office: its roots and the meaning behind its practice. It's a tale that involves sleepy monks, how the liturgy can be like a garage full of odds and ends, and the difference between the Office and personal devotions. <a href="http://mailto:wordtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email us</a> Music: "Agnus Dei" and "Veni Creator Spiritus" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from <a href="https://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sublime Chant</a>. Copyright GIA Publications.

The Daily Offices

Father Stephen defines what a church council is meant to do and goes over some of the major issues the great ecumenical church councils dealt with in the first few centuries of the church's life. Music: Phillippians Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from More Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Father Stephen defines what a church council is meant to do and goes over some of the major issues the great ecumenical church councils dealt with in the first few centuries of the church's life. Music: Phillippians Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from <a href="https://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Sublime Chant</a>. Copyright GIA Publications

Church Councils

Cyprian of Carthage was a 3rd Century Bishop who lived as he wrote: dedicated entirely to the unity of the Church. Father Stephen introduces us to the life and writings of this beloved Father of the Church. Music: O Benedicamus Domino by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

Cyprian of Carthage was a 3rd Century Bishop who lived as he wrote: dedicated entirely to the unity of the Church. Father Stephen introduces us to the life and writings of this beloved Father of the Church. Music: O Benedicamus Domino by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

Cyprian of Carthage

What is the point of understanding the Trinity correctly? Is it only to get our theology straight and impress people? Or is there some other benefit for our spiritual lives? Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

What is the point of understanding the Trinity correctly? Is it only to get our theology straight and impress people? Or is there some other benefit for our spiritual lives? Support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/wordandtable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>: <a href="http://mailto:wordtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email the show</a> Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Why Does The Trinity Matter?

John Chrysostom

St. John Chrysostom is one of the best recognized Church Fathers and with good reason! We address his life, works, his social vision and why he is so widely read even today.Support us on Patreon:Email usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

St. John Chrysostom is one of the best recognized Church Fathers and with good reason! We address his life, works, his social vision and why he is so widely read even today.Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wordandtable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>:<a href="http://mailto:wordtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email us</a>Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

This week Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Church and how it's more than just a  gathering place for Christians. Music: Alleluia Pascha Nostrum from "More Sublime Chant" by The Cathedral Singers conducted by Richard Proulx. Purchase "More Sublime Chant" here. Special thanks to GIA Music. Donate to the podcast here. We are a not-for-profit program and welcome donations of any size to help cover costs.

This week Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Church and how it's more than just a gathering place for Christians. Music: Alleluia Pascha Nostrum from "More Sublime Chant" by The Cathedral Singers conducted by Richard Proulx. Purchase "More Sublime Chant" <a href="http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8377" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Special thanks to <a href="http://www.giamusic.com/sacred_music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GIA Music</a>. Donate to the podcast <a href="https://simplecast.com/donate/2343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. We are a not-for-profit program and welcome donations of any size to help cover costs.

What is the Church?

For our Valentine's Day (or should we say 'Valentinian') special we talk about heresies and the heretics who love them. What is the difference between heresy and error? How do we know what isn't heresy? Do we need to be worried about being heretics just because we make theological mistakes? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

For our Valentine's Day (or should we say 'Valentinian') special we talk about heresies and the heretics who love them. What is the difference between heresy and error? How do we know what isn't heresy? Do we need to be worried about being heretics just because we make theological mistakes? Support us on Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/wordandtable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/wordandtable</a> <a href="http://mailto:wordandtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email the show</a> Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from <a href="https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/sublime-chant-recording-cd338" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sublime Chant</a>. Copyright GIA Publications

Heresies

What is confession? What is the difference between a general confession and the sacramental rite of confession? Does the church even have the right to pronounce forgiveness of sins? Father Stephen addresses all this and more on this week's episode. Music: Confiteor (Benedictine) by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. GIA Publications.

What is confession? What is the difference between a general confession and the sacramental rite of confession? Does the church even have the right to pronounce forgiveness of sins? Father Stephen addresses all this and more on this week's episode. Music: Confiteor (Benedictine) by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from <a href="http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8194&amp;vr=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sublime Chant</a>. GIA Publications.

Confession

Where did the sign of the cross come from? What are these little "extra" things we see Anglicans, Catholics, and Orthodox believers doing at prayer? Fr. Stephen defines these "sacramentals," their place in worship and how to understand them. Email us at wordtablepodcast@gmail.com Music: Lumen et Revelationem by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Purchases here.

Where did the sign of the cross come from? What are these little "extra" things we see Anglicans, Catholics, and Orthodox believers doing at prayer? Fr. Stephen defines these "sacramentals," their place in worship and how to understand them. Email us at <a href="http://mailto:wordtablepodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wordtablepodcast@gmail.com</a> Music: Lumen et Revelationem by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Purchases <a href="https://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=8194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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