Episodes
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From Burnout to Abiding Rhythms (with Brian Wolthuis) S10E9
What does it take to build a ministry that goes the distance without burning out along the way? In this episode of Always Forward, host Molly Ruch sits down with Canon Brian Wolthuis (Canon for Church Planting for the Diocese of the Great Lakes and Pastor of All Saints Anglican Church in Holland,...
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Rooted for Family and Mission
What happens when an "arch-missional" church planter discovers that mission without the joy of family leads to burnout? In this episode of Always Forward, host Molly Ruch sits down with Canon Mark Ball (Canon for Church Planting for the Diocese of All Nations and Rector of Missio Dei Anglican...
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Sharing the Weight of Planting (with Michelle Herbst & Lenny Konschewitz) S10E7
What happens when a diocese completely reshapes its administrative systems to empower every single parish to participate in church planting? In this episode, host Molly Ruch sits down with Michelle Herbst and Fr. Lenny Konschewitz, the co-canons leading the church planting charge in the Gulf...
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A Posture of Death and Resurrection (with Chad and Kirstin Magnuson) S10E6
What does it look like when God completely strips away your professional identity to prepare you for His mission? In this episode, host Molly Ruch sits down with Fr. Chad and Kirstin Magnuson, co-planters of Church of the Incarnation in Appleton, Wisconsin. From an unexpected pastoral call...
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Planting Disciples, Not Just Churches (with Kris Rolls) S10E5
What happens when a "brooding seminarian" who doesn’t fit the typical apostolic mold starts listening to a church planting podcast? In this episode of Always Forward, host Molly Ruch sits down with Kris Rolls (Rector and newly appointed Dean of Michigan) to share an unconventional story of…
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Leading with Grit and Grace (with Jon Beadle) S10E4
Can a little bit of "holy craziness" lead to the most fulfilling season of your ministry? In this episode, host Molly Ruch sits down with Jon Beadle (Canon for Church Planting in the Western Gulf Coast) to pull back the curtain on the gritty, beautiful reality of planting a church. From the...
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Planting with Agility and Flexibility (with Kevin Jones) S10E3
What happens when your strategic plans for church planting are completely upended by organic growth and answered prayers? In this episode, host Molly Ruch sits down with Fr. Kevin Jones, chairman of the church planting committee for the newly forming Yellowstone Missionary District. Kevin shares...
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Preaching to the Skeptic and the Saint (with George Sinclair) S10E2
In church planting, every Sunday is an opportunity to reach both the lifelong believer and the curious skeptic. But how do you bridge that gap without compromising the Gospel or confusing your listeners? In this episode, Molly Ruch sits down with George Sinclair to talk about preaching in a…
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The Strength of Small Churches (with Karl Vaters) S10E1
Most churches in North America have fewer than 200 members, yet many pastors feel like they are "stuck" in a waiting room for future growth. In this episode, Karl Vaters joins us to flip the script on small church ministry. Karl is the author of The Grasshopper Myth, Small Church Essentials, and...
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S9E8 Roots and Riches of Our Anglican Heritage (with Gerald McDermott)
The Rev. Dr. Gerald McDermott joins us for this episode to discuss the deep roots of Anglican spirituality and liturgy, and the riches it provides our lives today. He explores the many church fathers who influenced Anglican theology and the writing of our liturgy, from Augustine and Benedict to...
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S9E4 Liturgy in Urban Planting & Supporting Visionary Leaders (with Deborah Tepley)
In this episode we're joined by Deborah Tepley who was recently named the COO of the Anglican Church in North America. Dan and Deborah discuss her new role and her persepctive on the future of the province. She also shares about her background, her introduction to Anglican worship and the role of...
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S9E7 Artists and Vigils (with Anna Friedrich)
In this episode our director Molly Ruch hosts and interviews Anna Friedrich, Arts Pastor at Church of the Cross in Boston. Molly and Anna discuss their Easter Vigil, artistry and creativity in liturgical worship and evangelistic opportunities through it.
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S9E6 Shifting Towards the Liturgical (with Kris McDaniel)
In this episode Dan interviews Kris McDaniel, lead pastor at Trinity Anglican Church in Atlanta, GA. Kris came from a more non-liturgical background, serving in Vineyard churches before being drawn to the Anglican Way and the liturgy. He and Dan discuss that transition, how it happened, how those...
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S9E5 Theological Education and Liturgy (with Wes Jagoe)
The Reverend Canon Wes Jagoe, Director of Chapel and the Trophimus Center at Trinity Anglican Seminary(TAS) joins us for this episode of season 9. Wes and Dan discuss TAS and his role there, his upbringing, military career, and more, and how Anglican liturgy has affected each area. In particular...
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S9E3 Liturgy in the Wilderness (with Dan Marotta)
Dan Marotta, founding rector of Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, Virginia joins us for this episode. He shares his personal spiritual struggles during seminary, where academic knowledge of Christianity didn't translate into personal spiritual growth, leading him to discover the…
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S9E2 Liturgy, Kids, and Simple Chaotic Prayer (with Peter Lebhar)
In this episode Dan is joined by Peter Lebhar, a church planter preparing to start a church in Tampa, Florida. In particular Peter discusses how he and his wife are incorporating liturgy into their family life and discipling their children, as they prepare for their third child and prepare to...
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S9E1 The What and Why of Liturgy (with Ben Sharpe)
In this episode host Dan Alger introduces our ninth season, which will have a special focus on liturgy and how it relates to church planting in the Anglican context. He discusses the significance of liturgy as "the work of the people," rooted in scripture and designed to offer right praise to…
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Bold, Traditional, and Sacramental Church Planting (with Tony Melton)
In the last episode of Season 8, Canon Dan is joined by Fr. Tony Melton to talk about bold, traditional, and sacramental church planting. This conversation will encourage and challenge you to consider what it means to boldly take our tradition outside the walls of our churches. Also: We are…
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S8E10 Living in the Book of Common Prayer (with Julie Lane-Gay)
In this episode, Canon Dan is joined by Julie Lane Gay to discuss her upcoming book, "The Riches of Your Grace: Living in the Book of Common Prayer." Julie, a writer and trained horticulturist, explores the impact of the Book of Common Prayer on her daily life. She shares how the BCP serves as…
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S8E9 The Crafts of Writing and Church Planting (with Alastair Sterne)
In this episode, Canon Dan Alger discuss the significant role of writing in church planting with Alastair Sterne, an experienced church planter and author based in British Columbia, Canada. Alastair shares his journey from becoming a Christian to founding his own church, emphasizing how...
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S8E8 Navigating Church Planting as Spouses (with Janie Williams, Vandi Melton, and Kirstin Magnuson)
In this episode, our very own Janie Williams hosts a conversation with Vandi Melton and Kirstin Magnuson. Delving into the intricacies of planting a church alongside one's spouse, they candidly explore both the joys and trials encountered along the way. They offer valuable insights and practical...
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S8E7 The Path of Sacramental Innovation in Church Planting (with Brandon Walsh)
In this episode, Canon Dan Alger and Brandon Walsh delve into the significance of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurialism in church planting. They discuss the importance of equipping individuals for vocational ministry, the benefits of sacramental theology, embracing the risk of failure…
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S8E6 How Bishops Strengthen Church Planting (with Dan Gifford)
In this episode, Canon Dan Alger hosts a helpful conversation with Bishop Dan Gifford of the Anglican Network in Canada. They talk about the role and purpose of bishops, the benefits of episcopal governance for church planting, as well as how bishops can advocate for church planting. Just a...
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S8E5 Seeing Anglican Church Planting Through Friendly Non-Anglican Eyes (with Daniel Yang)
In this episode, Canon Dan Alger connects with our friend Daniel Yang (World Relief). Daniel is well acquainted with the world of church planting, having planted churches himself and also through his time at The Send Institute at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. Daniel is a friend of...
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S8E4 The Beauty and Wonder of Urban Church Planting (with Jim Salladin)
In this episode, Canon Dan Alger hosts a captivating conversation with Jim Salladin from Emmanuel Anglican Church, NY. They delve into the dynamics of urban centers, discussing their beauty, brokenness, and the profound wonder and awe inherent in proclaiming the gospel within cities. This...
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S8E3 Perseverance in Calling (with Jon Thompson)
This episode of our podcast features a conversation between Canon Dan and Jon Thompson, a pastor and author based in Ontario, Canada. They talk about the role of perseverance in church planting (and ministry in general), and how our understanding of calling can fuel us to press on. Make sure you...
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S8E2 - Leadership Development and Faith in Work (with Kevin Harlan)
This episode of our podcast features a conversation between Canon Dan and Kevin Harlan from Made to Flourish (madetoflourish.org). Delving into the intersection of daily work realities and spiritual formation, they explore the significance of integrating these aspects into all our endeavors. The...
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S8E1 - Navigating the Call to Church Plant (with Seth Cain)
Welcome to Season 8 of the Always Forward Podcast! In this episode, Canon Dan speaks with Seth Cain about how to navigate a call to church planting—the questions one needs to consider on a personal level as well as what questions need to be explored on an organizational level.
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S8E0 - A Taste of Things to Come
Season 8 of the Always Forward Podcast is just around the bend. In this preview episode, Canon Dan shares about some updates to our podcast, our new partnership, topics we will cover this season, as well as some upcoming events. We can't wait to share this season with you!
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Planters Stories- Claude Atcho (interviewed by Jeff Bailey)
Here a bonus episode of the Always Forward Podcast! Listen in on a conversation between Canon Jeff Bailey and Rev. Claude Atcho, Vicar of Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA, and author of the Reading Black Books (available everywhere books are sold). In this engaging dialogue, Jeff...
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Planter Stories: Hope Amid the Flames From A Church Plant In Maui (with Jason Hill)
On this special unscheduled episode of the Always Forward Podcast Canon Dan speaks with Fr Jason Hill, planter at Kingsfield Mission in Maui, Hawaii. Learn how this young church plant is helping with relief efforts in the wake of the tragic wildfires and how you can support this sister church…
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S7E10 - The Legacy of Tim Keller (with Tuck Bartholomew & Jim Salladin)
Two Canons for Church Planting, Tuck Bartholomew and Jim Salladin, had a conversation around Tim Keller's life and legacy. Both were directly influenced by Dr. Keller's ministry and had plenty to share on this closing episode of Season 7.
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S7E9 - Reclaiming a Sacramental Mindset (with Dr. Hans Boersma)
Church planting is inherently a sacramental work--so how do we reclaim that sacramental work? Dr. Hans Boersma, keynote speaker at our upcoming Always Forward Conference in September, joins the show to discuss. You can get more details on the conference at www.always-forward.com/af-conference-2023.
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S7E8 - Assessing the State of Your Plant (with Jim Griffith)
How can we assess the health and state of our plants...before it's too late? Jim Griffith joins the show to discuss.
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S7E7 - GAFCON & Church Planting
Recently the Global Anglican Future Conference convened in Kigali, Rwanda. Dan shares how church planters can navigate their work with the variety of issues swirling about in the international Anglican Communion.
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S7E6 - Dan's New Book Word And Sacrament (with Shawn McCain)
How are the rich traditions of liturgical worship a gift to the work of starting new churches? Shawn McCain joins the show to interview Dan Alger on his new book, Word & Sacrament: Ancient Traditions for Modern Church Planting.
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S7E5 - Being A Non-Anxious Presence (with Kris McDaniel)
Anxiety doesn't just exist within us; it exists between us. Rev. Kris McDaniel, rector of Trinity Anglican Church in Atlanta, joins the show to discuss family systems theory and how it applies to church planting.
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S7E4 - Spiritual Practices and Church Planting (with Aaron Damiani)
How do spiritual disciplines or practices shape our lives and work in church planting? Fr. Aaron Damiani joins the show to discuss.
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S7E3 - Hope for West Virginia (with Ben Sharpe)
Hear the story of a church planting movement that's taking shape in West Virginia from Canon Ben Sharpe.
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S7E2 - A Theology of Vocation (with Dr. Nathan Hedman)
Your church is full of people who are NOT in full-time vocational ministry like you are. So how can we as church planters faithfully empower our parishioners in their vocational callings? Dr. Nathan Hedman joins the show to discuss.
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S7E1 - What Numbers Say About the Church (with Scott McConnell)
What do the numbers really say about the Church? Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, joins the show to talk current trends and statistics.
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Planter Stories - Chase Edgar (interviewed by Seth Cain)
What does it look like to follow a call into church planting? Chase Edgar, Vicar (lead planter) of Church of the Ascension in Anderson, SC shares his story. Interviewed by Seth Cain, Canon for Church Planting for the Diocese of the Carolinas.
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Planter Stories - Jamie Sosnowski (interviewed by Todd Simonis)
What if church planting looked as simple as loving our neighbors as ourselves? Rev. Jamie Sosnowski, lead planter of the Parish Church at Habersham in Beaufort, SC joins the show to tell his story of planting in a community where everyone knows your name.
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S6E10 - Missional Liturgy (with Shawn McCain)
Is liturgy missional? Or are the two somehow opposed? Shawn McCain returns to the show to talk about how mission and liturgy are inextricably linked.
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S6E9 - Liturgy While Black (with Cameron Robinson)
What can it look like to be Black and Anglican, both in America and globally? We're grateful @_revcameron, lead pastor at @emanspart, lent his expertise and experience in an important conversation about cultural heritage, ethnic identity, and Anglican church planting.
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S6E8 - Why Word & Sacrament?
The phrase "Word and sacrament" is thrown around a lot in Anglican circles. But what does it really mean? Canon Dan explains.
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S6E7 - Kempton Jackson's Plenary Session (from AF Conference '22)
Leaving the community you love. Planting during a pandemic. Enduring early struggles. But through it all, faithfulness to Jesus and his call. Kempton Jackson's stepped off the frontlines of ministry to give a plenary session at this year's Always Forward Conference, sharing a word from Luke 10.
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S6E6 - Gathering A Launch Team (with Todd Simonis)
It's hard to plant without the right people. But how do you gather them to pack up and follow you into the vision of your church? The Rev. Canon Todd Simonis joins to show to talk about gathering your launch team.
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S6E5 - Looking In At Anglicanism (with J.R. Briggs)
Dan chats with author and leader J.R. Briggs for a fresh perspective on Anglicanism—from the outside looking in—to help us as church planters see more clearly.
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S6E4 - Rural Church Planting (with Joshua Nelson)
In our desire to strategically target cities over the past few decades, many church planting efforts have made the unfortunate mistake of overlooking rural areas. This week we chatted with Joshua Nelson, director of the Spalding Society, about rural church planting--why it matters and how it can…
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