Forward in Faith North America

Forward in Faith North America (FIFNA) is the catholic voice of Anglicanism in North America. We worship God the Father through His Son, Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, living and proclaiming the catholic faith as received in the Anglican tradition. “We have no doctrine of our own—we only possess the Catholic doctrine of the Catholic Church enshrined in the Catholic creeds, and those creeds we hold without addition or diminution. We stand firm on that rock.” – The 99th Archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffery Fisher We invite you to join us in the proclamation of the saving Faith

S4.E3 The Authority of Women with Dr. Monica Migliorino Miller

Bp. Darryl Fitzwater interviews Dr. Monica Migliorino Miller regarding the authority of women. Dr. Miller is an Associate Professor of Theology at Madonna University in Michigan and the author of the recent book "The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church."For questions or comments, please email us at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org.Check out Dr. Miller's books:The Authority of Women in the Catholic ChurchSexuality and Authority in the Catholic Church

02-27
39:57

S4.E1 Interview with Mother Miriam

Bp. Fitzwater and Adam interview Mother Miriam of the Community of St. Mary's. The Community of St. Mary is an Anglican Benedictine order located in Greenwich, NY with a rich history. For questions or comments please email us at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information about Forward in Faith North American please visit FIFNA.org.

01-31
55:23

S4.E9 Recapitulation

Bishop Fitzwater, Deacon Adam, and Aidan discuss the hermeneutical framework of recapitulation. Conversation flows from the hermeneutical understanding to its place in the Christian hermeneutical arsenal. For questions or comments, please email us at darryl@ascensionwv.org. Check out information about the Forward in Faith assembly at www.fifna.org/assembly. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org.

05-13
01:04:26

S3.E5 Make Disciples of All Nations

Bp. Fitzwater and Adam explore a different perspective on the Great Commission: "Make all nations into disciples." The conversation challenges the individualistic, post-Enlightenment thinking of conversion and argues for a kingdom-minded, nation-shaping approach to discipleship and evangelism. For questions or comments, please email us at darryl@ascensionwv.org For information or to join Forward in Faith, please visit FIFNA.org

12-11
52:50

S3.E4 St. Augustine's Prayer Book

Bishop Fitzwater and Adam discuss St. Augustine's Prayer Book. From Holy Hour liturgy to Eucharistic devotion, this little book packs a big punch and is a wonderful complement to the prayer book. Follow this link to get a copy of St. Augustine's Prayer Book. For questions, comments, or clarification, please email Bp. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org.

10-29
40:27

S3.E3 Deacons (Cont.)

Fr. Fitzwater (now Bp. Fitzwater), Adam, Michael, and Alex continue discussing deacons. This episode covers the historical understanding of deacons and deaconesses and much more. For questions or comments, reach out at darryl@ascensionwv.org. To join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org.

10-14
49:08

S3.E2 Deacons

Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Michael explore a deacon's requirements, attributes, and duties. For questions or comments, please get in touch with us at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, visit FIFNA.org

09-24
01:00:10

S3.E1 The Augustine Appeal

This week, Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Alex discuss The Augustine Appeal, a petition to the ACNA College of Bishops urging decisive conversation on the ordination of women to the priesthood. For questions or comments, please reach out to darryl@ascensionwv.org. To join Forward in Faith, please visit FIFNA.org. Link to The Augustine Appeal Link to Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth call for full communion Link to the Vancouver Statement

06-19
50:33

Bonus: Interview with Dr. Gerald McDermott

Fr. Fitzwater and Adam interview Dr. Gerald McDermott about his new book, Deep Anglicanism. Dr. McDermott shares his work, ministry, and journey to Anglicanism. Check out Deep Anglicanism. Get a copy of Fr. McDermott's magnum opus, A New History of Redemption. For questions or comments, please email Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. Other books mentioned during the interview Seeking the Secret Place The Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis

04-29
01:08:52

S2.E10 A Summary of Sorts

Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Josh discuss the church's responsibility to reflect heavenly realities in its liturgy, teaching, and lives to conclude the second season of episodes. For questions or comments, please send them to Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org.

04-15
51:23

S2.E9 Jurisdiction

Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Josh discuss the concept of jurisdiction. Fr. Fitzwater explores the basic ideas and practical implications of jurisdiction across the Anglican communion. For questions or comments, please get in touch with Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@asensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org.

03-25
47:15

S2.E8 Q&A

On this week's episode, Fr. Fitzwater and Adam host guests Michael Hamm and Pastor Rob Willis for a Q&A session. Fr. Fitzwater, answering from a classical Anglican perspective, addresses topics from the Communion of the Saints to the Eucharist. We hope these answers are helpful in conversation as you engage in ecumenical dialog. For questions or comments, contact Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org.

03-18
01:20:35

S2.E7 Heavenly Hierarchy

Fr. Darryl and Adam discuss the need to recapture a healthy Christian theology of hierarchy in contrast to some of the ideas of the Enlightenment. For questions or comments, please reach out to Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org.

03-11
49:53

S2.E6 Confession

This week's episode about the sacrament of Confession comes at a listeners' request. Fr. Darryl and Adam talk about Confession from one of Bishop Lancelot Andrewes' sermons from the year 1600. For information or to join Forward in Faith North America, visit FIFNA.org. For a copy of the 1549, 1559, and 1662 Book of Common Prayer, follow this link. For a copy of St. Augustine's Prayer Book, follow this link.

03-04
01:07:37

S2.E5 Priest as Mediator

Fr. Darryl, Adam, and Josh discuss "mediation" in general and how it applies to the priesthood. For questions or comments, please reach out to darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, please visit FIFNA.org

02-26
48:41

S2.E4 The Priest as an Eschatological Sign

Fr. Fitzwater, Adam, and Josh discuss the priest as an eschatological sign. Drawing from Luke 22, Fr. Fitzwater teaches that the ministry, handed to and from the Apostles, is to rule, judge, and mediate in this age and the age to come. For questions or comments, feel free to reach out to Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information or to join Forward in Faith North America, visit fifna.org.

02-19
53:44

S2.E3 Priest as a Living Icon

The priesthood is a the living icon of Christ within His Church. Fr. Darryl and Adam discuss this point and how the liturgy is a living window into heaven. If you have comments or questions, please contact Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information about Forward in Faith North America or to join, please visit fifna.org.

02-11
45:15

S2.E2 Priesthood & Headship

Fr. Darryl and Adam talk about the Biblical teaching of "headship," and how Jesus is the Head of the Church. They reflect on how this is sacramentally seen in the home and the Church.

02-05
38:56

S2.E1 In Persona Christi Capitis

Fr. Fitzwater and Adam start the second season out by discussing In persona Christi capitis. For questions or clarifications, please email Fr. Fitzwater at darryl@ascensionwv.org. For more information about Forward in Faith North America or to join, visit fifna.org.

01-29
44:43

Bonus: Interview with Bishop Eric Menees

Bishop Eric Menees shares about his journey to Christ, his experience as a Bishop, and his vision for Forward in Faith North America. He is the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin and the President of Forward in Faith North. For more information or to join FIFNA please visit www.fifna.org.

12-18
01:13:36

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