What Is “Three Streams” Anglicanism?

What Is “Three Streams” Anglicanism?

What does it mean when an Anglican church identifies itself as representing “Three Streams Anglicanism”? In this edition of Ask the Church, we explain the phrase “three streams, one river,” and how it points to Evangelical, Catholic, and Charismatic emphases held together in a shared life of worship. We also explore how that phrase can be misunderstood—since the gospel, the sacraments, and the life of the Spirit were never meant to be optional “add-ons.” The Church is meant to be Word-centered, sacramental, and Spirit-filled—together.

How Do Anglicans Think About Tradition?

How Do Anglicans Think About Tradition?

In this edition of Ask the Church, we explore why tradition isn’t automatically a negative word, and why the real issue is how tradition is treated in relation to Scripture. We also reflect on the simple fact that all Christians learn how to read the Bible, worship, and live the faith from others—meaning none of us approaches Scripture in a vacuum. Anglicans hold Scripture as uniquely authoritative, while also encouraging believers to listen to the Church’s historic witness so we can interpret the Bible with humility and wisdom.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sermon | Sixth Sunday of Easter
Rev. Steven Breedlove
Isaiah 41:17-20 Psalm 148 1 Peter 3:8-18 John 15:1-11

Does the Anglican Church Exist Only Because of a Divorce?

Does the Anglican Church Exist Only Because of a Divorce?

In this edition of Ask the Church, we address a common question and explain why it’s an oversimplification of Anglican origins. The English Reformation involved deep questions about theology, worship, Scripture, and church authority, and those forces shaped Anglican identity far beyond the personal life of King Henry VIII and the political issues of his day. We seek to offer historical clarity while keeping the focus on what Anglicanism actually is: a reformed, creedal, catholic expression of the Christian faith.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sermon | Fifth Sunday of Easter
Rev. Justin Hendrix
Deuteronomy 6:20-25 Psalm 66:1-11 1 Peter 2:1-12 John 14:1-14

Christianity and the Problem of Evil, Part 2

In this second session, our discussion turns from individual philosophical arguments to the broader assumptions that shape modern debates about evil and God’s existence. Drawing on Scripture and the Christian tradition, we reflect on themes such as the Fall, original sin, eternal life, and the nature of human dependence upon God. Rather than attempting to explain away suffering, Dr. McDaniel encourages us to consider how Christian belief reframes the meaning and context of evil itself. We also explore why Christians need not surrender our own theological commitments when engaging with intellectual challenges raised from a perspective of secular modernity.

Should an Anglican Pray the Rosary?

Should an Anglican Pray the Rosary?

In this edition of Ask the Church, we explore how prayer beads (and similar tools like an Eastern Orthodox prayer rope) can serve as a simple physical aid for focus and attention in prayer. We also offer cautions against treating the practice as automatic, superstitious, or a way of earning God’s favor, and how to keep the posture of prayer sincere. Finally, we address questions surrounding the Hail Mary and how Anglicans may think carefully about intercession while keeping Christ as our only mediator.

Christianity and the Problem of Evil, Part 1

In this opening lesson, we begin examining the problem of evil as both a philosophical challenge and a theological question. Our discussion explores several major attempts to explain suffering—including free will defenses, higher-order goods arguments, and skeptical theism—while considering the strengths and limitations of each. Along the way, we are encouraged to reflect on how modern secular assumptions often shape these debates in ways Christians need not accept uncritically. This lesson lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of how the Christian tradition approaches suffering, evil, and the nature of God.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sermon | Fourth Sunday of Easter
Rev. Steven Breedlove
Nehemiah 9:1-3, 6-15 Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:13-25 John 10:1-10

Where Should I Start Reading the Bible?

Where Should I Start Reading the Bible?

In this edition of Ask the Church, we begin with the central conviction that in Scripture we encounter the living God—and that this should shape the urgency and priority of Bible reading. We offer a practical suggestion of beginning with the Gospels and letting the rest of Scripture “radiate out” from Christ, the key who helps everything else come into focus. We also encourage the daily practice of praying the Psalms, which teach us God’s own words for praise, lament, and trust, and in turn deepens and enriches our common life of prayer.

Third Sunday of Easter

Sermon | Third Sunday of Easter
Rev. Steven Breedlove
Isaiah 43:1-12 Psalm 116:11-16 Acts 2:14a, 36-47 Luke 24:13-35

How Do I Explain Christian Suffering to Non-Christians?

How Do I Explain Christian Suffering to Non-Christians?

How should Christians explain suffering to non-Christians? In this edition of Ask the Church, we explore a way of speaking about suffering that is honest, compassionate, and grounded in the heart of the Christian story. The Cross shows that God is not distant from human pain, and the Resurrection gives real hope that suffering will not have the last word.

Second Sunday of Easter

Sermon | Second Sunday of Easter
Rt. Rev. Dr. Quigg Lawrence
Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm 111 Ephesians 4:25-32 John 20:19-29

Easter Sunday

Sermon | Easter Sunday
Rev. Steven Breedlove
Acts 13:34-43 Psalm 118:14-17, 22-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-10

Good Friday

Good Friday
Rev. Steven Breedlove
Genesis 22:1-18 Psalm 69:1-22 John 18:1-19:37

How to Read Scripture Like the Ancient Church, Part 4

In our concluding session in this series, we turn to Palm Sunday and explore the biblical meaning of the palm branches in the triumphal entry. Tracing the image through the Old Testament reveals a rich tapestry of themes: Gentile inclusion, fruitfulness, temple imagery, and the widening reach of God’s covenant promises. The lesson shows how reading Scripture across the whole canon deepens our understanding of Christ’s kingship and the Church’s calling in the world. It is a fitting conclusion to a series devoted to reading Scripture in the tradition of the early Church.

What Is Hell?

What Is Hell?

What is hell, and how should Christians think about it faithfully? In this edition of Ask the Church, we begin with the scriptural teaching that judgment after death is real, and that the decisive issue is our response to Jesus Christ. We also explain why hell is not best understood as an “alien punishment,” but rather as the fruit of rejecting the only source of life and goodness—God Himself. Finally, we briefly discuss two questions that Christians have debated for centuries: whether hell is eternal and whether repentance after death is possible.

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sermon | Fifth Sunday in Lent
Rev. Steven Breedlove
Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 John 11:18-44

What Is the Daily Office in Anglicanism?

What Is the Daily Office in Anglicanism?

What is the Daily Office in Anglicanism, and how do we pray it? In this edition of Ask the Church, we explain Morning and Evening Prayer and the basic structure of the Daily Office—confession, psalms, Scripture readings, the Apostles’ Creed, and prayers. We also offer practical help for beginners, particularly when the Daily Office feels awkward or “stilted” at first when prayed alone. The Daily Office is a way of joining the Church’s shared prayers and letting Scripture and prayer shape daily life together.

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Rev. Justin Hendrix
I Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 Ephesians 5:1-14 John 9:1-13, 28-41

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