The 10-Minute Anglican
The 10-Minute Anglican is a short-form podcast discussing various theological and historical topics from an Anglican point of view. Its focus is informal and accessible to anyone who has an interest in Anglican Christianity. Hosted by Chris Findley, a priest for over 20 years and currently Rector (Sr. Pastor) of St. Patrick's Anglican Church in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Bishops: Their Roles and Responsbilities
04/29/2024
Bishops: Their Roles and Responsbilities
In this episode Chris looks at the historic and Biblical role of Bishops. Why do we have Bishops in the Anglican Church? What do they do? What is a diocese? He examines the commitments Bishops make at their consecration particularly regarding scripture, the defening of the faith, and the witness they are called to have with their lives.
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The Book of Common Prayer
04/09/2024
The Book of Common Prayer
This week Chris talks about the Book of Common Prayer and its place as one of the formularies of the Anglican Church. The Book of Common Prayer (1662) is considered the "standard" book of Anglicanism. Why? How does the BCP stand alongside the Articles, the Homilies, and the Ordinal and provide a cohesive picture of English Reformation theology relevant to today? Books Referenced in this Episode: How to Use the Book of Common Prayer, Samuel Bray and Drew Nathaniel Keane Anglicanism: A Reformed and Catholic Traditions, Gerald Bray The 1662 Book of Common Prayer, International Edition, Cranmer's Preface (1549)
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The Ordinal
04/02/2024
The Ordinal
Chris continues his discussion this week on the Anglican Formularies by talking about the Ordinal (the manner of making and ordaining ministers). Why is the Ordinal one of the Formularies? What do we learn about the Anglican tradition by looking at the ordination service? We will see how the ordinal addresses Biblical primacy, the Atonement, Pastoring, and the Sacraments. Send suggestions and thoughts to
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The Homilies
03/27/2024
The Homilies
In this week's episode, Chris continues the discussion on the Anglican Formularies with the Books of Homilies (I & II). He talks about what a homily actually is, why they were written, how they were used, and why they should be seen as foundational for Anglicans today. Books Referenced in this Episode: Gattis, Lee, The First Book of Homilies (Updated) Patrick, Tim, Anglican Foundations Rodgers, John The Rt. Rev, The Faith of Anglicans
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The 39 Articles
03/20/2024
The 39 Articles
Chris continues discussing Anglican identity and the formularies of the church. This week he covers the basics of the 39 Articles including what they are, why they matter, and their potential as a theological anchor for the modern Church.
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What is Anglicanism?
02/17/2024
What is Anglicanism?
Anglicanism has roots that extend all the way back to the 2nd century, but is undeniably a Church of the English Reformation. This short podcast reviews the basics of Anglican history and the essential anchors historic Anglican doctrine found in the formularies of the Church.
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The Word of the Lord
01/21/2020
The Word of the Lord
The Scriptures are foundational to the Christian life. Yet many Christians do not spend much time reading and studying the Bible. If we believe it to be "The Word of the Lord", how can we not listen to it? Today's episode invites listeners to see the grand story, to ask 2 critical questions, and to truly strive to listen to God's voice in the Bible.
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The Historic Roots of Anglicanism
08/30/2019
The Historic Roots of Anglicanism
The Rev. Dr. Charles Erlandson presents his first talk at the 2019 Ancient Faith Conference at St. Patrick's Anglican Church, Murfreesboro, TN.
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Fishing with St. Peter
05/15/2019
Fishing with St. Peter
Exhaustion. Stress. Overload. We often feel these things. Peter and the disciples did. In the aftermath of Jesus' arrest, trial, execution and resurrection, they are left reeling. What does it all mean? In the midst of this Peter decided to go fishing. And what a trip it was! They learn some important lessons in their encounter with the Risen Lord --and so will we. I also discuss St. Maximillian Kolbe who sacrificed himself on behalf of another.
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The "isms" that Block Growth
04/25/2019
The "isms" that Block Growth
What do individualism, emotionalism, antinomianism, minimalism, relativism, and judgmentalism all have in common? They are "isms" that work directly against the deepening and maturing of our Christian life. Yet, they have worked their way into much of the popular Christian culture. In this podcast, I talk about ways we can identify and resist their harmful effects. I also spend some time sharing the wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi from the "Little Flowers of St. Francis"
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The Christ, The Crowds, & The Cross
04/17/2019
The Christ, The Crowds, & The Cross
One week they praise Him and the next week they condemn Him. Two crowds. But are they? We know that we have the capacity in our selves for divided loyalty, for blessing and cursing. We know St. Peter will deny even knowing Jesus. Yet, the love of God remains constant through it all. He never leaves us or abandons us. His mission remains steadfast and he wins our redemption despite our inconsistency. The love of God is truly remarkable.
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Virtues: Tools for Battle
03/19/2019
Virtues: Tools for Battle
We often focus on what NOT to do, but why not focus rather on what we SHOULD do? In this episode we learn how the Seven Godly Virtues help us in our battle against the Seven Capital Sins (also known as the Seven Deadly Sins). We also spend some time learning about St. Cyprian of Carthage and what he has to teach us about the Lord's Prayer and Patience.
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Obedience and Trust
02/20/2019
Obedience and Trust
St. Peter learns an important lesson in Luke's gospel about obedience. Through his obedience, and his trust, his eyes are opened to see Jesus in a new light as well how he relates to his Lord. We would do well to learn from this example and how even reluctant obedience can be a key to our discipleship. We also learn from St. Augustine about overcoming our internal conflict of will in responding to Jesus.
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Prayer as Battle
02/04/2019
Prayer as Battle
You and I are called to battle. We are called to engage in a great campaign, outlined in scripture, against the world, the flesh, and the devil. While we absolutely should make are requests known to God, we should be mindful of the fight that is before us. We battle our own temptations, we battle the allure of the world's values, and of course the evil one. Let's look at prayer through this lens and see how it might enrich our prayer life.
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The Joyful Disciple
01/15/2019
The Joyful Disciple
We are most joyful when our lives are lived with meaning and purpose. Authentic discipleship brings deep joy but it is demanding and rigorous. However, that's also what makes it beautiful and rewarding and full. In this episode I also talk about St. Clement and read from his letter to the Corinthians. And we talk a bit about how to handle distractions in worship and in private prayer.
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Starting the New Year Off Right
01/08/2019
Starting the New Year Off Right
Happy 2019! So how can we get our new year off to a good start spiritually? I offer 5 ways we can move forward in our faith over the next 12 months. In this podcast, I also introduce you to St. Francis de Sales and his book, "Introduction to the Devout Life".
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The Incarnation: His Great Love, Our Great Need
12/25/2018
The Incarnation: His Great Love, Our Great Need
Christ is born! But what is this great gift really all about? We read that God became flesh and dwelt among us. We sing the carols like "Joy to the World" but what is this joy truly all about. At its core, the Incarnation is where God's great love and our great need intersect. Listen to the message of Christmas again and let it sink deep into your heart.
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Where is God When It Hurts?
12/04/2018
Where is God When It Hurts?
In the midst of pain, trials, and dark days we may wonder if God is still with us. Sometimes it feels like we are alone. How can we walk faithfully and confidently through our difficulties? Pain and difficulties are a part of life and Christianity does not give us a pass around them. But we are given Christ's presence through them.
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The Thankful Life
11/22/2018
The Thankful Life
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I love this holiday --the food, the parade, the gatherings, and the NAP! But I think we are called to more than a day of thanksgiving. As Christians, we are called to a life of Thanksgiving. Check out my Thanksgiving Day sermon from St. Patrick's to learn more.
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Recovering Our Christian Duty
11/14/2018
Recovering Our Christian Duty
What is the place of duty in the Christian life? In a time where so much emphasis is on emotion and convenience, I think it's time to recover a sense of the nobility of duty. We don't seek obedience to get something from God, but we seek to be obedient because that is what He has asked of us. Without a lively sense of duty to our call, we often are stagnant in our life of faith.
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The One Thing Missing
10/18/2018
The One Thing Missing
Many of us long for a deeper, more rich life of faith. We wonder why there seems to be a disconnect. Could it be that, like the Rich Young Man, our hearts are divided? Could it be that we have an achilles heel that needs to be addressed? Mark's Gospel tells us that Jesus looked at this man and loved him and he told him the truth. Maybe we need a similar conversation with our Lord.
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Authentic Freedom
10/05/2018
Authentic Freedom
You hear lots about freedom these days. Usually freedom is about throwing off all that constrains us and pursuing what we want, when we want, how we want. But is that the kind of freedom we are called to pursue? Scripture tells us, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." (Gal 5:1) What if we have been misunderstanding freedom, particularly freedom in Christ? Join me for this week's podcast and learn more!
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Faith vs. Fear
09/25/2018
Faith vs. Fear
There is a lot of fear in the world today. The news providers make good money from capitalizing on our fears. We tend toward worry, stress, and anxiety and so much around us tells us that our fear is well founded. But is it? Are we called to live in fear? How does faith, trust, and courage intersect with the real world in which we live. That's what I explore in this week's podcast.
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The Shepherd and the Sheep
09/12/2018
The Shepherd and the Sheep
Of all the animals we could be, Scripture likens us to sheep. That doesn't seem like the most flattering image. I'd have loved to have been a lion. Or an eagle. But no, we are sheep. Yet we have a great Shepherd and that makes all the difference. If we are going to be his disciples, one of the most helpful things we can do is examine this image and learn more about our calling and his provision.
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Being Good News in a Bad News World
09/05/2018
Being Good News in a Bad News World
Bad news seems to be all around us. We all are hungry for good news. But we are hungry not just to be told good news, but to encounter and experience good news. The people around us need to see it and experience it from us before they hear it from us. How do we BE good news in this world? How do we earn the right to be heard in this bad news world?
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To Serve and Care for the Poor
08/21/2018
To Serve and Care for the Poor
When you read Scripture, it's hard not to see the concern God has for the poor. In both the Old and New Testaments we see that the people of God are called to compassionate concern and care for the poor. Yet this seems like a struggle for the modern church. We tend to do good things on other fronts, but are we inadvertently neglecting to reflects God's own care for the poor among us?
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Developing Strong Roots
08/15/2018
Developing Strong Roots
Christians today struggle with maintaining their faith in the midst of our culture. Christianity is often combined (unwittingly) with humanism and post-modern thought (among other things). We need strong roots. We need to recover the ancient idea of catechesis which can help us root ourselves firmly in our faith.
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Living the Life You Have Been Called to Live
08/07/2018
Living the Life You Have Been Called to Live
St. Paul encourages us in Ephesians 4:1 to, "Walk in a manner worth of the calling to which you have been called." How do we do that today? What are some ways that we can seek the maturity of faith in our daily lives? I walk us through this passage and find some very practical lessons that will challenge, encourage, and strengthen us to live faithfully today.
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Failure and Restoration
08/02/2018
Failure and Restoration
We all have failed. We all have moments when we know we have blown it. Many people struggle with a sense of despair at their failings and even begin to believe that they are beyond the forgiveness of God. That's simply not true. But how can we move from failure to restoration? In this episode I discuss three crucial steps to take when we fail and how God's mercy and grace and forgiveness are greater than the sin that haunts us.
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Culture & Classical Christian Education
07/17/2018
Culture & Classical Christian Education
Typically, the local church provides about 2 hours of actual teaching time a week (Sermon, Sunday School, and Youth Group). That's a 104 hours of instruction annually. The typical School meets for 180 days and provides over 1000 hours of instruction. The key to engaging and preserving our culture is not only in the planting of churches, but of schools. Classical Christian education can be a key partner. Join me for this conversation with Amanda Bell of Redeemer Classical Academy and learn more!
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