Holy C of E
Holy C of E explores the experience of being a Catholic Christian within the Church of England. The podcast discusses theology, liturgy, and practice from an Anglican Catholic perspective. It aims to help listeners understand and live out their faith in the context of the Church of England's traditions.
Episodes
Fidelium with Charlotte Choley
Fidelium is a lay-led network of young adults in London which aims "to foster connection, confidence, and belonging among those seeking a faithful and rooted life in the Church." This vibrant group is an encouraging sign of life and hope for the catholic movement in the Church of England. We spoke with Charlotte, director of Fidelium, about what they do, why young people are drawn to Ang
Becoming Anglican with Dr. Matthew Barrett
Last summer, theologian Matthew Barrett wrote a widely-read article explaining his decision to leave the Baptist tradition for Anglicanism. Rhys and Joel speak to him about this journey, how it has affected the systematic theology he is writing, why classical theology and the beatific vision matter, and more.Dr. Barrett is Research Professor of Christian Theology at Trinity Anglican Seminary in th
ChristianStory with Rev'd Dan Kim
In this episode, the team speaks with Rev'd Dan Kim about ChristianStory, a project that aims to bring the history and theology of Christianity to life with deeply researched and beautifully animated videos. Think BibleProject, but with history and theology! Ecumenical in its ethos, it is a gift to the church catholic and a fantastic resource for people in parish ministry, working with youth,
"Against Anglican Distinctives" with Fr Thomas Plant
Fr Calum and Joel talk with returning guest Fr Thomas Plant about Darwell Stone’s case for mere Catholicity. Fr Thomas has recently written an introduction to a new (and handsome) edition of Stone's concise systematic theology, Christian Dogma: Outlines of Orthodox Anglican Theology. Stone was Principal of Pusey House, Oxford from 1909 to 1934. Fr Thomas recently gave a talk on Stone at a con
Anglo-Catholic evangelism with Fr Christopher Trundle
Rhys and Joel speak with Fr Christopher Trundle SSC of Our Most Holy Redeemer, Clerkenwell (London) about his parish's approach to mission and evangelism. The discussion covers the theology and practice of using contemporary music in a traditional sung mass, what Anglo-Catholics can learn from evangelicals, potential limits to merging charismatic and catholic worship, and more. You can email
The Letters of Herbert Kelly and Dorothy Sayers with Scholastica Jacob
The team caught up with Scholastica Jacob to discuss a recent book she edited, The Letters of Herbert Kelly and Dorothy L. Sayers. She came on to discuss Kelly and Anglican religious life in this episode from 2024.Scholastica is the librarian and archivist of St Anthony's Priory Durham, which is run by the Society of the Sacred Mission (SSM). Formerly a member of Stanbrook Abbey, and before t
Connecting E.L. Mascall's metaphysics and theology with Fr Mike Michielin
In this episode, the team talks with Rev'd Dr. Mike Michielin about E.L. Mascall's views on metaphysical realism, natural theology, the doctrine of the Incarnation, how these all fit together, and what this might mean for the Christian life. Because you can never have too much Mascall. Barth may or may not be mentioned.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe
Michael Ramsey's The Christian Priest Today
In this episode, Rhys and Joel dive into a classic text on the priesthood from Michael Ramsey (d. 1988), the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Practicing Life Together with Paul Gutacker
In this episode we talk to Paul Gutacker who is the executive director of Brazos Fellows, a Christian community in Waco, Texas that invites emerging adults to commit to a common rule of life. He is the author of a new book, Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth. We discuss why Christian community is difficult to create, the importance of eating together, the nature of discer
E.L. Mascall's Grace and Glory
In this episode, the team discusses E.L. Mascall's 1961 classic Grace and Glory.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
Fellowship of St Alban & St Sergius with Fr Chris Moore
In this episode Rhys and Joel talk with Fr Chris Moore, Chair of the Fellowship of St Alban & St Sergius. We discuss the history and purpose of the Fellowship and talk more broadly about the Eastern Orthodox tradition, why people are drawn to it and how Anglicans can benefit from engaging with it. The Fellowship's annual conference is coming up: 20-22 August at Ripon College Cuddesdon, j
Anglican Spirituality: An Introduction with Fr Greg Peters
In this episode, Joel and Rhys talk with returning guest Fr Greg Peters about his most recent book, Anglican Spirituality: An Introduction. The discussion covers the three-fold Rule articulated by Martin Thornton, its relation to mission, the value of poetry in theology and spirituality, and more. Other books by Fr Greg include The Monkhood of All Believers: The Monastic Foundation of Christian Sp
We're back!
After a long hiatus, Holy C of E is back. And like all good things, the episode has three parts (but only one essence, of course).In Part 1 of this episode, you'll hear some life updates from Clinton, Calum, and Joel. Sadly, we say our goodbyes to Clinton! Part 2 is an update from co-founder of the podcast Fr Jamie Franklin who, along with Clinton, is officially handing over the podcast to th
The Spirituality of John Keble with Fr Charles Erlandson
In this episode, Calum and Joel speak with Fr Charles Erlandson about John Keble's prayer book spirituality, his role in the catholic revival in the Church of England, and his continued relevance in facing contemporary challenges. Our discussion is based on Fr Charles' chapter "The Old Made New: John Keble (1792–1866) and the Revival of Reformed Catholicism" in the newly publis
A Catholic View of Scripture with Brad East
In this episode, Clinton and Joel are joined by Brad East for a wide-ranging discussion of a catholic perspective on Scripture. We ask Brad about his background and theological journey towards a catholic view before discussing issues that arise in his two books, The Doctrine of Scripture and The Church's Book: Theology of Scripture in Ecclesial Context. We cover the influence of Robert Jenson
Deep Anglicanism
In this episode Calum and Jack speak to Fr Gerald McDermott about his new book Deep Anglicanism. They discuss his background, his coming into the tradition, and the reasons why he thinks Anglicanism is a faithful expression of Catholic Christian faith. You can order the book here. His magnum opus recently published is A New History of Redemption and is available here . You can email us at holycofe
Catechesis and the Early Church with Alex Fogleman
In this episode, Calum and Clinton interview Dr Alex Fogleman about Christian instruction for new believers preparing for the sacraments of baptism and confirmation, as explored in his book, Knowledge, Faith, and Early Christian Initiation (Cambridge University Press). Alex is the protégé of our previous guest Fr Hans Boersma (interviewed here and here), Assistant Research Professor of Theology at
St Augustine, Fr Crouse and the pilgrim's way
In this second episode exploring Fr Crouse’s Images of Pilgrimage, Clinton and Calum consider St Augustine, Dante and the end of our pilgrimage at a greater paradise than Eden.You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
To Be a Pilgrim: Walking through Lent with Fr Crouse
What book should you read this Lent? Calum and Clinton are reading Fr Robert Crouse’s Images of Pilgrimage. They are joined this week by Jack Chisnall, a new co-host, who explores allegorical images of wilderness and paradise in Genesis. If you want to follow along with our Lenten series, you can pick up a copy of Crouse’s book here and read a perceptive review of the book here. As always, you ca
The Sacred Mission
In this episode, Scholastica Jacobs joins Holy C of E to discuss Herbert Kelly and Anglican religious life. Scholastica is the librarian and archivist at St Antony’s Prioryand a member of the team founding The Institute for Anglican Religious Life. Jacobs explores the ways that the love of God inspired founders of Anglican orders such as Herbert Kelly, and she muses on how God might call men and w
The Importance of Being Human - Dead in Adam or Alive in Christ
In this episode, Calum and Clinton conclude their discussion of E.L. Mascall’s the Importance of Being Human. They discuss the relationship between nature and supernature, the fall of man, and God’s call for everyone to enter into union with him through baptism, communion, and faith in Jesus Christ. Mascall follows Augustine in arguing that man’s purpose is to see and to know, to know and to love,
The Importance of Being Human – The Reality of Persons
In this week’s episode, Calum Mullett and Clinton Collister sit down to discuss E.L. Mascall’s book on theological anthropology, The Importance of Being Human. They talk about what makes humans unique, the relationship between the body, soul, and spirit, and how individual persons do (and should) relate to society.Thanks for listening. To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.comand
The Cross and Christian Hope – Fr George Westhaver on E.B. Pusey and Christ’s Presence in the Mist of Suffering
In this episode, Calum Mullett and Clinton Collister welcome The Rev Dr George Westhaver back to Holy C of E to discuss his recent lecture on finding hope in suffering. Fr George also answers questions about his ministry at Pusey House and theological formation under the influence of Robert Crouseand E.B. Pusey. Finally, we look forward to the upcoming conference on the theology of E.L. Mascall at
Lectio Divina with Hans Boersma
Holy CofE regular hosts Jamie Franklin and Clinton Collister were joined by well-known scholar and priest Hans Boersma to discuss issues arising from his latest book Pierced by Love: Divine Reading with the Christian Tradition. Topics discussed included the basics of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina (or holy reading), the commonalities of Lectio Divina and evangelical approaches to personal
George Grant and Christian Platonism with Roberta Bayer
In this episode, we speak to Dr Roberta Bayer about the Christian Platonism of the Canadian philosopher, George Grant. Dr Bayer is a professor at Patrick Henry College, former editor of The Anglican Way magazine, and scholar working in political theory and philosophical theology. In this conversation, she helps Fr Jamie and Clinton consider what has gone wrong in modern philosophy and how Plato an
The Meaning of Monarchy with Fr Thomas Plant
In this special coronation edition of the podcast, we brought in a new host to join the Holy C of E team, Calum Mullett, and spoke to the theologian Thomas Plant about his recent essay, “Memory. Monarchy, and Metaphysics. Fr Plant is a chaplain and professor at St Paul’s University in Tokyo, a researcher at The Centre for the Study of Platonism in Cambridge, and author of the recent book, The Los
Fr James Lawson - On Loving and Hating the World
Church of England priest Jamie Franklin and doctoral student of Divinity Clinton Collister sit down with author of Loving and Hating the World: Ambivalence and Discipleship James Lawson. Fr James' book makes the challenging claim that true Christian discipleship consists in neither wholly accepting nor in wholly rejecting the world but in maintaining a holy balance between those two extremes.
Bishop Paul Thomas - Catholic Anglican Episcopacy
We were delighted to be joined by recently consecrated Bishop of Oswestry Paul Thomas for a fascinating and inspiring conversation on how Bishop Paul is approaching his role of encouraging priests and churches in the South West of England, the importance of the Book of Common Prayer, the role of beauty in worship and evangelism, the current challenge of cultural accommodation within the Church of
Ivan Illich, Sex and Gender and the Appeal of Christianity for Post-Liberalism - Conversation with Nina Power
In this special episode, Clinton and Jamie talk to the author of What Do Men Want?, Nina Power. Nina is an academic and current editor of post-liberal publication 'Compact'. She has also, in recent years, become more interested in Christianity and is now attending church and preparing for baptism. In this wide-ranging interview, we spoke about the appeal of Christianity to those who have
Marriage, Family and Sex with Fr Luke Miller
What is the Catholic Christian understanding of marriage, family and sex? In this episode Fr Jamie Franklin and Clinton Collister speak with Fr Luke Miller, Archdeacon of London and author of A Lifelong Springtime: The Life and Teaching of Fr George Congreve SSC, about his formation in the Anglo-Catholic tradition and his recent lecture in Oxford about God’s order and purposes for marriage, family
John Neville Figgis and the Corporate Personality of the Church of England
In this episode of Holy CofE, Fr Jamie and Clinton talk about John Neville Figgis, corporate personality and freedom, and how to be a faithful member of churches and associations, with particular interest in membership in the Church of England and other Anglican provinces. Thanks for listening. To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @holycofe1.You can
Fr Gerald McDermott - Liberalism, Heterodoxy and Orthodox Anglicanism
Fr Gerald McDermott is former Chair of Anglican Studies at Beeson Divinity School, and a prolific author and theologian working in areas of systematic and historical theology. He is currently developing his magnum opus A History of Redemption and another work on the fundamentals of Anglican Theology and practice Deep Anglicanism. Fr Gerald is one of the most accomplished and significant theologic
Peter Webster on E.L. Mascall - Orthodoxy, Classical Theism and the Twentieth Century Challenge from Liberalism
For this special episode, regular host Clinton Collister was joined by independent researcher Dr. Peter Webster to talk about the legacy of Anglican systematic theologian E.L. Mascall. Peter Webster is a historian of contemporary British Christianity. Details of his work on Eric Mascall, including the article discussed in the podcast, may be found at: https://peterwebster.me/mascall/ E.L.Mascall
The Atonement Part 4: Theories of the Atonement - The Abelardian View and Penal Substitution
In this bumper episode, Jamie and Clinton round out this series with a thorough discussion of two significant theories of the atonement. The Abelardian view of the atonement sees the cross as an act of God's love which seeks to bring about shame for sin, repentance and reconciliation with God, whilst penal substitutionary atonement says that the death of Christ constitutes a propitiation of t
The Atonement Part 3: Theories of the Atonement - Christus Victor, The Ransom Theory and The Satisfaction Theory
In the third part of our series on the atonement, Clinton Collister and Jamie Franklin discuss three prominent theories concerning our understanding of this issue: Christ's death and resurrection as victory over the powers of sin and darkness, the theory that Christ's death was a ransom paid to Satan in order to free human beings from the penalty of sin and the theory that Christ's
The Atonement Part 2: The Incarnation and New Testament Witness
In the second part of our series on the atonement, we ask what Jesus said about his death and examine the theological witness of the New Testament, particularly the writing of Paul, looking specifically at Christ as the second Adam, the uniting of the believer with Christ in his death and the notion of Christ's righteousness imputed to us in exchange for sin.Thanks for listening. To get in to
The Atonement Part 1: Sin, Justice and The Old Testament
In this episode of Holy CofE, Jamie Franklin and Clinton Collister talk about the passion and death of Jesus Christ. We begin with a consider of the background presuppositions that underlie this conversation, namely, the problem of sin and the need for justice. Why could God not simply forgive us our sins out of love and mercy? Why does sin necessitate anything more, such as the death of Christ? W
Catholic Evangelism - w/ Special Guest Bishop Philip North
In this week's special episode, Clinton and Jamie were joined by Bishop of Burnley Philip North who spoke to us about his vision for catholic evangelism in the Church of England. Is there a distinctive mode of catholic - as opposed to evangelical - evangelism and what does it look like in normal parish life? Bishop Philip also touched on the importance of personal discipleship and engaging pr
Lent
Clinton and Jamie discuss Lent. What is Lent? What is the point of it? Shouldn't we put in an effort all the time rather than during just one season? What are the benefits of the practices of Lent such as fasting? These and many more questions are discussed and an attempt at answers is made!Thanks for listening. To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.comand follow us on Twitt
Transcendence, Tradition and Education - w/ Calvin Robinson
In this episode, Clinton Collister and Jamie Franklin are joined by ordinand and popular public commentator Calvin Robinson. In a wide-ranging conversation, we spoke with Calvin about the role of education and catechesis in the Church, the family and society more widely. We also touched on the centrality of the transcendent not just for discipleship within the Church but for evangelism and outreac
Confirmation - Whys and Wherefores
Holy CofE is back for the New Year! Clinton and Jamie take on the thorny issue of confirmation. What is confirmation and what are its benefits? How does the contemporary practice differ from that of the ancient church? What is the difference between the effects of baptism and confirmation? Is the Holy Spirit imparted in confirmation only or in baptism and confirmation? And, if the latter, what is
Seeing God w/ Hans Boersma
We were enormously privileged to be joined by one of the great living theologians of our time Hans Boersma. We discuss Hans' most recent work Seeing God: The Beatific Vision in Christian Tradition. What is the relationship between creation and eschatology? How does the way that we think about the end of our existence change the way that we live today? Don't miss this fascinating and rare
The Procreative Good of Marriage w/ Fr Lee Nelson
For this special episode, Clinton and Fr Jamie sat down with Fr Lee Nelson of Christ Church Waco to talk about the procreative good of marriage. What role should children play in a Christian marriage and how does God use the family to sanctify those called to family life? A wide ranging conversation which we hope will be helpful to anybody whether single or married.Fr Jamie apologises that the ga
All Saints and All Souls
In this episode, Fr Jamie and Clinton Collister get into the thorny theological issues around the feasts of All Saints and All Souls: What is the intermediate state? Should we pray for the dead? What about the invocation of the saints in heaven? And what do we make of the Romish doctrine of purgatory?Thanks for listening. To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.com and follow us on
Aesthetic Ecclesiology - Interview with Fr Jamie Franklin
For this special episode, Clinton Collister interviews our own Fr Jamie Franklin about his new book Charles Taylor and Anglican Theology: Aesthetic Ecclesiology. This is a wide-ranging conversation about secularism, aesthetics, art, the sacraments and the Christian church. Thanks for listening. To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.comand follow us on Twitter @holycofe1.You can e
The Mystical Exegesis of the Church Fathers - w/ Fr George Westhaver
In this very special episode, Clinton and Jamie are joined by principal of Pusey House, Fr George Westhaver to discuss the mystical exegesis of Scripture practiced by the Church Fathers, how these exegetical practices were picked up and used in the early Oxford Movement and how we today might benefit from a rediscovery of these treasures.Thanks for listening. To get in touch, please send an email
Spiritual Direction and Confession with Fr Jonathan Kanary
In this special episode, Clinton and Fr Jamie sit down with Fr Jonathan Kanary of Brazos Fellows to talk about Spiritual Direction and Confession in the life of the Church today. More information about Brazos and about Fr Jonathan can be found here: https://www.brazosfellows.comThanks for listening. To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.comand follow us on Twitter @holycofe1.You
Duns Scotus and Thomas Aquinas on the Relationship of the Fall to the Incarnation
In this week's episode, Clinton and Fr Jamie talk about Duns Scotus, his theological significance and legacy. Starting with a look at the metaphysical critique of Scotus inspired by the Radical Orthodoxy school, encompassing the topics of nominalism, voluntarism and the univocity of being (we will explain!), we move on to talk about the significant differences between a Thomistic view of the
Priesthood w/ Fr Robin Ward
In this special episode, Clinton and Fr Jamie sit down with principal of St Stephen's House Fr Robin Ward, talking on the nature of priesthood and the sacramental identity of the Church of England. Among other things, we discuss ideas arising from Fr Ward's book On Christian Priesthood, which seeks to recover the "cult" identity of the Church of England and of the priest as man
Fr Ignatius Lyne and Anglican Monasticism w/ Fr Samuel McNally-Cross
In this week's episode, Clinton and Fr Jamie talk with Fr Samuel McNally-Cross about nineteenth century Anglican monastic trailblazer and eccentric Fr Ignatius Lyne. What can we learn from Fr Ignatius' life and witness and how can ordinary people embody the spirit of monasticism in their lives today?Thanks for listening. To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.com and fol
Thomas Aquinas on Grace and Nature w/ Special Guest Euan Grant
In this special episode, Clinton sits down live with Thomas Aquinas scholar Euan Grant. They discuss Aquinas' view on the relation between nature and grace and more recent takes on this controversy such as that of the Radical Orthodoxy movement. What exactly is this controversy and why does it matter so much for theology and the life of the Church today?Thanks for listening. To get in touch,
The Fall and Original Sin
Clinton and Fr Jamie take a run-through issues relating to The Fall and Original Sin. How are we to understand the story of the Garden of Eden and Adam and Eve? What does the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil represent? What is the significance of death after The Fall? How is creation affected? And we go for a run-through of the Church's understanding of Original Sin throughout the ages
Darwell Stone - Sacraments and Holy Baptism (2)
Fr Jamie and Clinton continue our conversation on sacraments and Holy Baptism, addressing the nature of baptism and thorny questions such as how much water should be used, whether baptism at the hands of heretics is okay and if it's right to baptise children or not.To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @holycofe1!You can email us at holycofe@gmai
Darwell Stone - Sacraments and Holy Baptism (1)
This episode begins a conversation on the topic of the sacraments and holy baptism using the work of Anglican Scholastic Darwell Stone. In this instalment, Clinton and Fr Jamie talk about the etymology of the word "sacrament" and its relationship to a theology of the sacraments, and the number of sacraments and how sacraments are to be differentiated from one another. Although we didn&ap
The Gospel and the Catholic Church 3 - Protestant and Roman Ecclesiologies
In this episode, Clinton and Fr Jamie continue the discussion on Michael Ramsey's The Gospel and the Catholic Church, talking about Lutheran erastianism, Calvinist presbyterianism and Romish monarchism.To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @holycofe1!You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
The Gospel and the Catholic Church 2 - Who Needs Bishops?
In this episode, Clinton and Fr Jamie continue the discussion on Michael Ramsey's The Gospel and the Catholic Church, specifically focussing on the role of bishops and trying to answer some of the various objections that people have had about them from time to time.To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @holycofe1!You can email us at holycofe@gmai
The Gospel and the Catholic Church
In this week's episode, Clinton and Fr Jamie discuss Michael Ramsey's book The Gospel and the Catholic Church and the promise of evangelical catholicism. You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
The Gospel and Human Needs
In this episode Clinton and Jamie talk about Anglican theologian John Figgis' work The Gospel and Human Needs and how it relates to our cultural situation and ministry today.To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @holycofe1!You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at @holycofe1.
The Holy Eucharist w/ Special Guest Fr Ben Jefferies
In this special episode, Clinton and Fr Jamie talk to Fr Ben Jeffries on the subject of the Holy Eucharist. Fr Ben is a priest at The Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Opelika, Alabama. He served on the Liturgy Task Force of the ACNA from 2015-2019, and was the lead designer for the production of the printed prayer book. He continues as the Assistant to the Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer (2
Monasticism and the Life of St Anthony with Special Guest the Rev'd Dr Greg Peters
In this special episode, we welcome our first guest onto the podcast. The Rev'd Dr Greg Peters is Servants of Christ Research Professor of Monastic Studies at Nashotah House Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Monkhood of all Believers and The Story of Monasticism. Using Athanasius' Life of St Anthony as a jumping off point, we spoke about a wide range of issues relating to mo
E.L. Mascall and the One Church
In this episode, Fr Jamie Franklin and Clinton Collister discuss the first chapter of E.L. Mascall's great work Corpus Christi, which is about the One Church. How can Anglicans claim to be part of the One Church of Christ when they belong to a group which split from Rome in the sixteenth century? Is there a third way to think about the Church beyond Roman institutionalism and Protestant indiv
E.B. Pusey and The Rule of Faith
In this episode, Fr Jamie Franklin and Clinton Collister talk about a sermon preached at Christ Church Cathedral Oxford by E.B. Pusey on the subject of the Rule of Faith. What is the Rule of Faith and how is it relevant to theology, the Church and our lives today?A copy of Pusey's sermon is available hereWe hope you enjoy this episode of Holy C of E. If you would like to get in touch with us,
Becoming Catholic Christians
For this introductory episode of Holy C of E, Fr Jamie and Clinton talk about how they came to be Catholic Christians in the Church of England. If you would like to get in touch with us, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @holycofe1. If you are so minded, you can also rate and review us on iTunes. Thank you!You can email us at holycofe@gmail.com or follow us on X at
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