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The American Catholic

The American Catholic, successor to the Appalachian Anglican, exists to aid in creating and cultivating Catholic communities within the Anglican Tradition across North America and beyond. We invite you to gather, partner, and participate in the proclamation of that Faith that has been handed down through the millennia in the Church. The preservation of this living flame is that life-giving Faith of Christ's One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church which has been believed "everywhere, always, and by all."Email us with questions, suggestions, and other feedback at [email protected]

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  1. 203

    S15.E7. SSPX & 1662 Excommunication

    The 1662 BCP rubrics called for those excommunicated to be announced aloud before the Eucharist.

  2. 202

    Prophetic Certainty

    This is the opening Eucharist from the Diocese of All Saints' Synod on the Feast for the Nativity of John the Baptist. Bishop Julian Dobbs, Provincial Dean of the Anglican Church in North America, first greets the Synod.

  3. 201

    S15.E6. The Kalendar of Saints

    Celebrating the saints' days is another way by which the kingdom of God is made present on the earth.

  4. 200

    S15.E5. Pneumatic Liturgy

    Liturgical rites and ceremonies are a reflection of heaven and the kingdom of God.

  5. 199

    S15.E4. Jurisdiction

    Several listeners have asked for a podcast on the topic of Jurisdiction. Here is the fly over introduction!

  6. 198

    S15.E3. The Anglican Standard Text

    A short explanation of the Anglican Standard Text in the 2019 BCP.

  7. 197

    S15.E2. The Church that Was

    Is studying theology simple a study of the past?

  8. 196

    S15.E1. Sacraments, Rites, and Ceremonies

    The difference between Sacraments, Rites, and Ceremonies.

  9. 195

    BONUS: The Great Anglican Renewal

    Considering personal and communion wide renewal.

  10. 194

    S14.E13. The Indelible Mark

    Richard Hooker, Anglican Divine under Elizabeth I, was a profound theologian. He taught that Clergy receive an indelible mark when ordained.

  11. 193

    BONUS: Sede Vacante

    The cause remains in the effect.

  12. 192

    S14.E12. Catholic Church Planting

    Some basics in church planting from a historic and catholic vantage point.

  13. 191

    S14.E.11 Different Concepts of the Church

    Often movements, like modern Evangelical or Charismatic movements, adopt a different understanding of the Church. This episode to aid the listener to think and pray about the question: "What is the Church?"

  14. 190

    S14.E10. Sacraments & Reality

    A change of "matter" in the Sacraments may potentially lead to a different "gospel."

  15. 189

    S14.E9. Lying About God

    When is a theological perspective lying about God? https://www.amazon.com/Anglican-Dogmatics-Francis-Dogmatic-Theology/dp/B09LGW174F/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3S0PTWDR0O6T0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tGBTsajK5504MLp6q4Mc-PImzpIOZ2PAPt8GJ7SL0JFXyoLbYZ8hiZ6LbtnfvfjlQY8UbaWjow0sQyXQBhdNjnamA0Uld3nNSc1nLryVCaZy2hiri_srE3bPpeIhl5EQwyy0xmwcHRGTbLl9EQwjbcX_FgMDbkzp2NbjRXul6K0rztN5_QhyF8BqFB6YDic7IUzFISTQXySh4Bdc2V9gCavsX4bguVdHPKDOHf74xps.i5DtfnqvpayGPVTnYN589KhgXRq7PKlkEE-mgkNtDj4&dib_tag=se&keywords=francis+hall+anglican+dogmatics&qid=1772204709&sprefix=francis+hall+anglican+dogmatic%2Caps%2C430&sr=8-2

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    S14. E8. No Earthly Good?

    A bible teaching from the Revelation about the time of reward and the currently activity of the Church Triumphant.

  17. 187

    S14.E7. Really Spiritual Stuff

    First part concerning the term "spiritual" and how it used in the Bible, in modern thought, and practices.

  18. 186

    S14.E6. Jude and Hell

    A reflection on how Jude's epistle, the use of the Old Testament, and the nature of hell.

  19. 185

    S14. E5. Peter, Paul, and.... ?

    A reflection on the feasts of the confession of Peter, the conversion on Paul, and their placement within the season of epiphany.

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    S14. E4. Saints Are Dangerous

    Reflecting on the lives of the saints and how their influence impacts us. https://www.amazon.com/Saints-Anglican-Calendar-Kathleen-Jones/dp/1853113751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21LVWUN87SL54&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OuTDWTggyb5nC__Z7E45Jys2NyqvMy1gLKA5AD6ewiSd9DRRITRaPRlQPAWaSHjMwL8OIE5ItqRwVxL7sMtal0hJUFqoVpc-ZLX8qHixpSiTujd4sbCghzG1wuDVkPcjKwOdYjd7NSZHswbgxYpdCbfi8aTbi6QQQaMkiynR8HiPOJb3xdfm70_bszfacINBGAkDN1JN4mPPdML4JnJABSTiK09zJTEKfIC3_SDUvVc.-Ie_4bSNXNyiSiCH73Ci32eJdxgMhoLjHDkbIsGIEnM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+saints+of+the+anglican+calendar&qid=1769181236&sprefix=the+saints+of+the+anglican+calenda%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1

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    BONUS: No Other Foundation

    Recommending "No Other Foundation"https://www.amazon.com/No-Other-Foundation-Ordination-Anglican/dp/B0GL3FZ3CN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=56WCIOXXBWYT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kUsu_1Opsn4K_bIzFo6YlQqlhKHKmwfAQD1_1sqAxcw.nUMb3Imp4MZBrQN1G7AG_T2Tq--aN56dRPqW3xrhP6Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=no+other+foundation+anglican&qid=1770732459&sprefix=no+other+foundation+anglican+%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1

  22. 182

    S14.E3. Klingon Missions

    Some questions about context and hermeneutics among the Klingon Empire.

  23. 181

    S14.E2. Spiritual Influence

    A reflection on the connection between spiritual influence, morality, and authority.

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    BONUS: Not Current Events

    The focus of this podcast is like listening to a timeless sermon and not as commentary on current events.

  25. 179

    S14.E.1 Interfacing Deacons

    A reflection on the work of deacons outside of the liturgy.

  26. 178

    A Church Divided?

    A reflection on jurisdiction and schism.

  27. 177

    Christmas 2025

    A short reflection on the Incarnation.

  28. 176

    Fr. Thomas Plant & Darwell Stone

    A special interview Rev. Tom Plant about Darwell Stone. Fr. Plant's Substack can be found here. https://frthomasplant.substack.com/ The book is here: https://a.co/d/86xbTY9

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    S13.E12. Deaconesses

    A reflection on Deaconesses.

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    S13.E11. Recommended Books

    Looking to expand your Christmas gift list with some great Anglican texts? Here you go! Mary Through the Centuries - Jaroslav Pelikanhttps://www.amazon.com/Mary-Through-C...The Old Religion - JLC Darthttps://www.amazon.com/Old-Religion-J...Christ, the Christians, and Church - EL Mascallhttps://www.amazon.com/Christ-Christi...The Apostolic Ministry - KE Kirk https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-apo...Firmly I Believe: An Oxford Movement Readerhttps://www.amazon.com/Firmly-Believe...Anglican Dogmatics Vol I & IIhttps://www.amazon.com/Anglican-Dogma...https://www.amazon.com/Anglican-Dogma...The Catholic Religionhttps://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Relig...

  31. 173

    S13.E10. Discerning Vocations

    Some practical tips for discerning calls to Holy Orders and other kinds of ministerial service.

  32. 172

    A Trip Abroad

    Bishop Fitzwater shares a little about a recent trip to the UK and to Egypt. Some reflections about how this trip speaks to mission in America.

  33. 171

    S13.E9. The Way of Walsingham

    This episode is about the history of Walsingham and how the events here can be insightful for current events in the Church.

  34. 170

    BONUS: Fr. Calvin Robinson Interview

    Bishop Fitzwater interviews Fr. Calvin Robinson.

  35. 169

    Interview with Fr. Tanie Guy

    Fr. Tanie Guy is the Executive Director for Forget-Me-Not-Ministries which works with missionaries across the globe.

  36. 168

    S13.E8. Power and Piety

    Bishop Fitzwater talks about King Charles I, James Lloyd Breck, and the connection between power and piety for American mission.

  37. 167

    S13.E7. Prayers for the Dead

    +Fitzwater discusses about prayers for the dead across Christian history.

  38. 166

    Bonus: Interview with +Darrell Critch

    Bishop Fitzwater interviews Bishop Critch.

  39. 165

    S13.E6. Is the Pope the Antichrist?

    Did Gregory the Great say, "“Whosoever calls himself, or desires to be called, Universal Priest, is in his elation the precursor of antichrist.” And if so, what did he mean?

  40. 164

    BONUS: Interview with Dr. Willis

    Bishop Fitzwater interviews Dr. Rob Willis from the "Deliverance Dialogues" about exorcism and deliverance.

  41. 163

    S13.E5. Mary is Key

    The Blessed Virgin Mary is the topic of this reflection.

  42. 162

    S13.E4. Anglo, Re-Formed, Anglican...

    Discussion about "identity" and the Oxford movement.

  43. 161

    S13.E.3. Bishop Grafton (Cassette Side Two)

    This is "side two" about Bishop Grafton. In this bonus episode, +Fitzwater shares more quotes from Bishop Grafton. He also reflects on +Grafton's emphasis that Anglicans (and therefore American Anglicans) are Catholic in the fullest sense.

  44. 160

    S13.E2. Bishop Grafton

    Bishop Charles Chapman Grafton is a great example in recent history.

  45. 159

    New Start: Catholic?

    A short intro that considers the term "Catholic."

  46. 158

    UPDATE 2025

    New episodes start Sept 2025.

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    S12.E10 The Last Things

    After four years and over a hundred episodes, we bring Appalachian Anglican to a close with one final conversation—both a retrospective and a bridge to what lies ahead. Bishop Darryl Fitzwater, Dcn Adam, Josh, and Aidan reflect on the importance of doctrinal fidelity, the dangers of theological innovation, and the enduring role of Scripture and tradition in shaping the Church's future. The conversation emphasizes that the Church is a steward, not a master, of doctrine and how Anglicans can live faithfully in an age of rapid change and ecclesial fragmentation.Though this is the final chapter of Appalachian Anglican, the conversation continues through a new endeavor: The American Catholic, launching in Summer 2025. Stay tuned for a fresh voice rooted in the same commitment to theological sanity, liturgical richness, and the building of Catholic communities across North America.For questions or clarifications, reach out to us @[email protected]

  48. 156

    S12.E9 How to deal with being a sinner

    Bp Darryl, Dcn Adam, Josh, and Aidan address the proverbial problem of being a sinner and how to manage it. The Book of Common Prayer speaks to the issue, as the voice of clarity in a culture saturated with "self-affirming" ideas and language. Tune in as the group explores the liturgy's orienting nature of how to deal with being a sinner. For questions or comments, reach out to us at [email protected].

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    S12. E8. The Liturgy & Spiritual Warfare

    Bishop Darryl and Dcn Adam discuss how the liturgy is connected to spiritual warfare.

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    S12. E7. The American Catholic?

    Bishop Fitzwater and Deacon Ridgeway discuss some potential updates and changes in Appalachian Anglican and Forward in Faith North America podcasts. Please send your thoughts to [email protected]

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The American Catholic, successor to the Appalachian Anglican, exists to aid in creating and cultivating Catholic communities within the Anglican Tradition across North America and beyond. We invite you to gather, partner, and participate in the proclamation of that Faith that has been handed down through the millennia in the Church. The preservation of this living flame is that life-giving Faith of Christ's One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church which has been believed "everywhere, always, and by all."Email us with questions, suggestions, and other feedback at [email protected]

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