This episode explores Hidden Gems of the Book of Common Prayer. In addition to the familiar Eucharistic Rites, the Book of Common Prayer contains many beautiful Prayers of Thanksgiving, Rites celebrating sacraments and life cycle events and educational materials about the history of the Episcopal Church. Did you know that the mastermind behind the BookContinue reading “Ep 9: Hidden Gems of the Book of Common Prayer”
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Ep.8: The Nicene Creed (Part 4 of 4)
What does it all mean? “For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit….”
Ep. 7: The Nicene Creed (Part 3 of 4)
The newest episode of Curious Christian. Exploring the second stanza of the Nicene Creed part 3 of 4.
“We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial to the father Through him all things were made.”
Ep. 6: The Nicene Creed (Part 2 of 4) First Half of First Stanza
Concise and packed full of meaning, the first part of the first stanza of the Creed helps us understand that God is One and gives shape to our relationship with him.
Ep. 5: The Nicene Creed – An Overview Before the Deeper Dive
Why did the Church need a creed in the fourth century? What disputes and heresies did the creed resolve? Why do we need a creed now?
Ep 4: Is there really a heaven? How do I get there?
Heaven: It’s complicated. There’s no biblical geography that gets you there – it’s a relational thing about coming into closer relationship with God after your life on earth ends, How to get there? Love thy neighbor as thyself. Your further questions are welcome and invited,. Another episode may be warranted.
Ep 3: Sit, Stand, Kneel. Why?
If you walk into an Episcopal church on a Sunday, you’ll see slow-motion aerobics as parishioners sit, stand or kneel at different parts of the service. Why do we adopt such postures at different parts of the service and how are they an integral part of worship?
Ep 2: How Do You Know if You Have a Calling?
How do you know if you have a calling? Does everyone have one? What’s the difference between a career and a calling? How do you know whether it’s an authentic calling or just something your ego wants you to do?
Ep 1 Why Do Priests Dress Like That
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Answering the questions on the top of Curious Christians’ minds everywhere.