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Miserable OffendersNov 13, 2023

St Dunstan's Academy: An Interview with Fr Mark Perkins

Talking Anglican Seminaries
Andrew and Isaac answer a listener's question regarding theological and ministerial education in the Anglican Church.

Anglican Family Prayer and Catechism
Today we're answering a listener question on how to do traditional Anglican prayers as a family.
"One of the dirty little secrets of Anglican family prayer and catechism is that none of us thinks we're doing all that we should be doing." ~Fr. Isaac Rehberg
Notes:
- A Faith for Generations: A Family Prayer Guide in the Anglican Tradition
- "Little Gidding"
- The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Catechesis Books
- Parents as Pastors by Fr Charles Erlandson
- 1928 BCP "Offices of Instruction"
- 1928 BCP "A Catechism"
- Anglican Catechesis Podcast
- The Anglican Household as a "Protestant Monastery"

Responding to Gillis Harp on Confessional Anglicanism
This week the virtual studio is FULL with all three Miserable Offenders present to discuss a recent article by Gillis Harp appearing at The Gospel Coalition. Dr. Harp urges Anglicans to stay true to their confessions, and while we all agreed with this premise we had plenty to discuss regarding Harp's particular way of applying it.
Harp article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/anglican-confessional-heritage/
Lovell article: https://northamanglican.com/toward-a-confessional-anglicanism/
P.S. Jesse mistakenly suggested that Gillis Harp is an ordained priest in the ACNA but that doesn't seem to be true.
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Observing a 'True' Sabbath: Lambeth 1888 Resolution 6
Andrew and Isaac discuss the Sabbatarian themes in Lambeth 1888 Resolution 6.
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"On the Road" with Andrew Brashier
In this episode Jesse was able to catch Andrew on the road, driving his car to a meeting of the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy. We took the opportunity afforded by the miles and the road to unpack Andrew's spiritual journey with Christ into the Anglican ministry.
Reach out to us!
Andrew: Andrew.Brashier@Anglicanchaplains.org
Jesse: editor@northamanglican.com
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Parsing the Lambeth Quadrilateral
Resolution 11 of Lambeth 1888 - The "Lambeth Quadrilateral" - what does it mean for orthodox Anglicans today? Isaac and Andrew take a look.
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Lambeth 1867: The Problem of "Teeth" in Anglican Authority
Does the Anglican Communion lack "teeth" when it comes to enforcing theological standards?
Take a listen and let us know what you think!
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"God Save the King!"
The Miserable Offenders are back with a very North American and severely Anglican reflection of the recent coronation of King Charles III.
We hope you enjoy!
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'From Kigali With Love' - What the Recent GAFCON Statement Means Back Home
Recently a listener wrote us and asked when we'd ever record a new episode... so we did, here it is!
The article we discuss can be found here:
From Kigali to the Home - Moving Forward From GAFCON IV
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Lambeth Fallout and the GAFCON Chairman's Letter
The Chairman's Letter

Bulwarks of Anglican Belief: The Body of Christ (Ecumenism)
The Miserable Offenders embark on a new series prying into the mysterious case of a fractured N. American Anglican church. What would it take for a unified, orthodox Anglicanism to thrive? The second such "bulwark" we address in this episode is that of "ecumenism" or the way that Anglicans relate to other churches.

Bulwarks of Anglican Belief: Common Prayer (The 2019 BCP TLE Considered)
The Miserable Offenders embark on a new series prying into the mysterious case of a fractured N. American Anglican church. What would it take for a unified, orthodox Anglicanism to thrive? The first such "bulwark" we consider is "Common Prayer" and we use Isaac's recent review of the ACNA's 2019 BCP (Traditional Language Edition) as a launching place for further discussion.
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To Venerate or *not* to Venerate: Anglicans, Icons, and Nicea II
The Miserable Offenders are back and this time they're discussing some recent controversy over the Anglican reception of religious iconography. Fr. Isaac really leads the discussion here, enjoy!
Articles referenced:
CB Moss: The Church of England and the Seventh Council
Reformation Anglicanism and Nicaea II - River Devereux
On the Rightful Rejection of Nicaea II - Ben Jeffries
Lancelotian Romanticism, Biblical Interpretation, and Nicaea II by Fr. Mark Perkins

Is a Classical Education Enough?
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of a Classical Christian education, and ask whether it will be sufficient to raise up a new generation of Christians?
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A Most Irrelevant Cantuar
It's time for another dose of miserable offense and this time we're discussing a recent story involving Justin Welby, several GAFCON bishops, and the issues of leadership in global Anglicanism today. Below are links to several of the articles we discuss:
Primates of Nigeria, Rwanda and Uganda respond to March 2022 primates’ communique
Letter to the Archbishops of Rwanda, Uganda and Nigeria from the Archbishop of Canterbury
PROCLAIMING FROM THE ROOFTOPS: AN INTERVIEW WITH CALVIN ROBINSON

Are Anglicans 'Going Lutheran' on Holy Communion?
We're back to discuss an interesting if controversial article that was recently published claiming the ACNA is moving ina "real presence" of "Lutheran" direction on Holy Communion. If you enjoy what you're hearing please subscribe and leave us a review!
https://northamanglican.com/has-acna-gone-lutheran-on-the-supper/

God's Wrath and Universalism
It's a special day when you can get ALL THREE Miserable Offenders reunited to discuss the Love of God, the Wrath of God, and the problem of Christian Universalism.
Thanks for listening!

Baptism Part 1 - Baptism & Confirmation - Knowing God through the Liturgy
The Ven. Isaac Rehberg and Canon Andrew Brashier move into a two-part discussion on baptism.

“His Majesty” Covenant with God Part 2 - Knowing God through the Liturgy - 13
Apologies for the poor quality of Canon Isaac's audio! It came through clearly during the recording but apparently, there was an unforeseen problem that we will rectify in our next episode.
Fr. Paul Castellano - As It Is in Heaven: A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Introduction to the Traditional Church and Her Worship available at: https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Historical-Theological-Introduction-Traditional/dp/1627878440/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=paul+castellano&qid=1619792461&sr=8-2
The REC Book of Common Praise is available at: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/book-of-common-praise/
Magnify the Lord Hymnal is available at: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/magnify-the-lord/

“God and Self” Covenant with God Part 2 - Knowing God through the Liturgy - 12
We are midway through Chapter 4 (Canon Andrew misspoke!) and tackling "God and Self": http://assets.newscriptorium.com/toon-collection/worship/knowinggodlit1.htm
The Traditional Language Edition of the 2019 BCP can be reviewed here: https://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/index.php/downloads-traditional/

"Covenant with God" Part 1 - Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 11
Canon Andrew and The Ven. Canon Isaac continue with Chapter 4, Covenant with God.
Follow along with us at: http://assets.newscriptorium.com/toon-collection/worship/knowinggodlit1.htm

"The Living God" Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 10
The Ven. Cn. Isaac and Cn. Andrew continue with Dr. Toon's "Knowing God Through the Liturgy" by wrapping up Chapter 3.
Read along with us at http://assets.newscriptorium.com/toon-collection/worship/knowinggodlit1.htm
Curious about the reading plan Cn. Isaac is using during Lent? Check it out here: https://prayerist.com/lentfathers.html

"Who is God?" Pt. 2 - Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 9
Canon Andrew and Canon Isaac are back! They finish up this "Who is God?" section of Dr. Peter Toon's book "Knowing God Through the Liturgy,"

"Knowing Persons & Who is God Pt. 1" Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 8
Canon Isaac and Canon Andrew quicken the pace as they continue discussing "The Great Toon"!

"Old but Excellent" Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 7
Canon Andrew Brashier and Canon Isaac Rehberg are back! We're here to make your 2020 a little less "miserable."

Church in the time of Coronavirus
Fr. Isaac and Jesse are back after a long break to talk about Covid-19 and how the Anglican world is processing a difficult situation.

Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 6
It's a Miserable Offenders first! Deacon Andrew and Father Isaac are back in the saddle with no Jesse in sight. The Miserable Offenders crew is able to move forward in the Peter Toon book anyway though.
We hope you'll enjoy the show and we thank all of our loyal listeners to sticking with us!

Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 5
Jesse and Fr. Rehberg discuss the importance of Common Prayer for common theology as they unpack more of Peter Toon's "Knowing God Through the Liturgy."

Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 4
Jesse and Deacon Andrew discuss the trouble of defining Anglicanism, the dangers of going off the rails in your churchmanship, professional wrestling, and of course "Knowing God Through the Liturgy" by the late, Rev. Dr. Peter Toon.

Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 3
In this episode Jesse and Andrew pick up the reading and discussion of Peter Toon's "Knowing God Through The Liturgy" which can be found at New Scriptorium ( http://newscriptorium.com/toon-collection ). As always, we digress and bring the insight of Toon into our present situation. Follow along and feel free to give us a share or rating if you enjoy the show!

Knowing God Through The Liturgy - 2
Deacon Andrew and Jesse discuss the recent heated debates over the 2019 ACNA Book of Common Prayer and eventually turn back to the Toon text for answers.

Knowing God Through the Liturgy - 1
The Miserable Offenders are embarking on a new journey with the late Rev. Peter Toon! Fr. Isaac and Jesse introduce any newcomers to Toon and his legacy, as they begin reading and discussing his book in defense of the classical Book of Common Prayer, "Knowing God Through the Liturgy."

The Spirit of Anglicanism - ENDGAME!
There's only one way this works, but to find out you have to listen! Fr. Isaac and Jesse but a bow on Paul Elmer More's essay and give their final thoughts on The Spirit of Anglicanism.

An Anglican Benedict Option: Monks With Benefits?
The Miserable Offenders are back! This time they're discussing the #BenOp of #RodDreher or #DrDreh as he is sometimes called. In all seriousness though, they get into the major themes of the Benedict Option and share why they think Anglicanism is specially fitted for it.

The Spirit of Anglicanism - 10
Fr. Isaac and Jesse take a close look at Anglican eucharistic theology in light of some specific claims made in Paul Elmer More's essay "The Spirit of Anglicanism."

The Spirit of Anglicanism - 9
Jesse and Deacon Andrew take up the discussion of Paul Elmer More's classic essay on Anglicanism in the 17th century.

The Spirit of Anglicanism - 8
Finally, all three hosts are back! We continue our discussion of Paul Elmer More's essay on the Anglicanism of the seventeenth century.

What is Anglicanism Anyways?
In this episode Jesse Nigro and Deacon Andrew Brashier take a break from their study of P.E. More's essay and attempt to answer the question, "what is Anglicanism?"

The Spirit of Anglicanism - 7

The Spirit of Anglicanism - 6
We continue our series of episodes reading and discussing The Spirit of Anglicanism, an essay by Paul Elmer More.

The Spirit of Anglicanism - 5

The Spirit of Anglicanism - 4

The Spirit of Anglicanism - 3

The Spirit of Anglicanism - 2
