Global Anglicanism | Archbishop Foley Beach | It's Elementary Podcast Ep. 22

In this episode of It’s Elementary, Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone welcome Archbishop Foley Beach, former Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America and current Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the South, for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, leadership, renewal, and the global Church. Archbishop Beach shares his personal journey of faith—from a turbulent childhood and a life-changing encounter with Christ to a calling shaped through youth ministry, theological formation, and decades of ecclesial leadership. Reflecting on his time as Archbishop, he offers insight into the challenges and opportunities of shepherding a growing communion amid cultural upheaval, global realignment, and theological conflict. The conversation explores the Anglican “three streams” tradition—Catholic, Evangelical, and Charismatic—and its resonance with Wesleyan theology, highlighting the importance of holding Scripture, sacramental life, and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit together.  The episode also examines the ongoing work of GAFCON, the formation of a reordered Global Anglican Communion, and the significance of the Jerusalem Declaration as a contemporary statement of orthodox faith.  MENTIONS Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) - https://anglicanchurch.net/ Anglican Diocese of the South - https://www.adots.org/ GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference) - https://gafcon.org/ The Jerusalem Declaration - https://gafcon.org/about/the-jerusalem-statement/ ASBURY SEMINARY LINKS • Podcasts: https://asbury.to/podcasts • Website: https://asburyseminary.edu/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented is for general information purposes only. #ItsElementaryPodcast #AsburySeminary #WesleyanTheology #GlobalChurch #Anglicanism #GAFCON