Living Through the Word

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about Jesus, who bore all our sin in His finished work on the cross.On this Good Friday, the Rt. Rev. Marc Steele, suffragan bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word, shares a reflection on the meaning of "It is finished."“After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), 'I thirst.' A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, 'It is finished,' and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”‭‭John‬ ‭19‬:‭28‬-‭30‬ ‭ESV‬‬

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about the Lord who leads us to repentance.On this Maundy Thursday, the Rev. Canon Jim Salladin shares a reflection on Daniel 9 and the road to renewal."O Lord, according to all your righteous acts, let your anger and your wrath turn away from your city Jerusalem, your holy hill, because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and your people have become a byword among all who are around us. Now therefore, O our God, listen to the prayer of your servant and to his pleas for mercy, and for your own sake, O Lord,make your face to shine upon your sanctuary, which is desolate. O my God, incline your ear and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations, and the city that is called by your name. For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, O my God, because your city and your people are called by your name." -Daniel 9:16-19

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about Jesus, who laid down His life in the fullness of God's plan.On this Wednesday of Holy Week, the Ven. Tucker Messamore shares a reflection on Matthew 26 and how our sovereign God works good through all things.When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and plotted together in order to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him. But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.” Matthew 26:1-5 ESV

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about Jesus, who came into the world as light.On this Tuesday of Holy Week 2026, the Rev. Jonathan Groves shares a reflection John 12:37-50 and the continued need for the proclamation of the Gospel.When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them. Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him, so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” Therefore they could not believe. For again Isaiah said, “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them.” Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him. Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. And Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.” John 12:37-50, ESV

For Holy Week this year we are sharing with you Biblical reflections on the daily lectionary readings. Please share these with everyone you know who would benefit from more about Jesus, "the founder and perfecter of our faith."On this Monday of Holy Week 2026, Rev. Shay Gregorie offers a reflection on Hebrews 12 and what it means to "lay aside every weight."  "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted." Hebrews 12:1-3, ESV

The Glory of Christ | Pastor Chris Castaldo | Colossians 1:15–20; Revelation 21:1–5 | Solus Christus – Christ as the center and goal of Advent

The Faith that WaitsBishop Marc SteeleHabakkuk 2:1–4;Romans 1:17; Matthew25:1–13Sola Fide – Trusting the promise between Advents

Advent 2 | The Gift of Grace | Archbishop Glenn Lyons | Ephesians 2:1–10; Luke 2:1–14 | Sola Gratia – Grace descends to the undeserving

 Join us for a conversation between Bishop Julian Dobbs, Bishop Marc Steele, Bishop Dave Bena and Rev. Ife Ojetayo on the unique history of The Church of the Holy Trinity in Syracuse, New York. 

 Canon Theologian Henry Jansma delivered this sermon on August 31, 2025 at St. George's Anglican Church, Helmetta, NJ

Maryam Rostampour-Keller Testimony, Missions Conference & Synod 2025Maryam is introduced by the Rev. Geoffrey Firth and The Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs 

Our Mission, to Proclaim the Gospel to New Jersey.  A sermon by Bishop-Elect Marc Steele to his parish, St. George's Anglican Church in Helmetta, New Jersey 

2025 Pastoral Address given at our May 15-17 Mission Conference and Synod in McLean, VA 

On the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks on Israel, Bishop Julian Dobbs reports back on his first tour of duty as the  Chair of the Global Mission and International Relations Task Force for the Anglican Church in North America.

On this 66th episode of Living Through the Word, Producer Marc Steele is interviewed by Bishop Julian Dobbs about the Steele's adoption journey. Learn about the important roles various congregations played in supporting Canon Marc and his wife, Korleen, and understand how this special calling of adoption introduced and reinforced the depth of God's grace and love for His children. Episode Resources: https://showhope.org/ https://empoweredtoconnect.org/churches-ministries/ https://anglicansforlife.org/ If you are interested in speaking to Canon Marc and Korleen Steele about the adoption process, please contact the Diocese with your request at [email protected].

Canon Marc Steele hosts as Bishop Julian Dobbs takes the guest chair to provide an update on the situation in Israel based on his over 20 years of visiting the Holy Land and recent advocacy missions he has undertaken in Washington, D.C. There are many complementary resources for this episode, listed below. Bring them Home Now: https://stories.bringthemhomenow.net/ Yuri Levin's story of Survival: https://tinyurl.com/2wxpaskp Jews for Jesus, Jerusalem Branch: https://jewsforjesus.org/find-locations/jerusalem The Church's Ministry Among Jewish People: https://www.cmj-usa.org/ Christ Church Jerusalem: https://christchurchjerusalem.org/ Narrow Bridge Tours: https://narrowbridgetour.com/

https://www.scribd.com/document/735794461/Bishop-Julian-Dobbs-Pastoral-Address-to-the-assembled-2024-Synod-of-the-Anglican-Diocese-of-the-Living-Word

The Anglican Diocese of the Living Word's 2024 Holy Week Reflections, Good Friday: Take up thy cross.

The Anglican Diocese of the Living Word's 2024 Holy Week Reflections, Maundy Thursday: Denial and the Rooster.

The Anglican Diocese of the Living Word's 2024 Holy Week Reflections, the Wednesday Before Easter: Let me wash your feet.

The Tuesday before Easter Holy Week Reflection for 2024.

063: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 11 with Bishop Peter Jensen In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 11, Bishop Julian explores the theme of homecoming in our final episode on Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

062: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 10 with Bishop Lee McMunn In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 10, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Lee McMunn. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Peter Jensen, the former Archbishop of Sydney, Australia. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

061: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 9 with Bishop John Miller In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 9, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop John Miller. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Lee McMunn of the Anglican Mission in England. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

060: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 8 with Bishop Todd Hunter of the Church for the Sake of Others In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 8, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Todd Hunter of the Church for the Sake of Others as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop John Miller. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

059: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 7 with Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 7, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Todd Hunter of the Church for the Sake of Others. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

058: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 6 with Bishop Mark Engel of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes. In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and GAFCON Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 6, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Mark Engel of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes. as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Steven Breedlove of the Diocese of Christ our Hope. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

057: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 5 with Bishop Felix Orji of the Diocese of All Nations In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 5, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Felix Orji of the Diocese of the All Nations as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Mark Engel of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

056: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 4 with Bishop Chris Warner of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part 4, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Chris Warner of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Felix Orji of the Anglican Diocese of All Nations. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

055: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 3 with Bishop Jake Worley, Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Cascadia In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part three, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Jake Worley, Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Cascadia as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Next week we will be joined by Bishop Chris Warner of the Anglican Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

054: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 2 with Bishop Alex Farmer of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part two, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Alex Farmer of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese as they progress through Bunyan's classic. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

053: The Bishop's Book Club: Pilgrim's Progress pt. 1 with Bishop Dan Gifford of ANiC In the Bishop's Book Club, Bishop Julian Dobbs of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word invites colleagues from across the ACNA and Gafcon Provinces to join him as they explore works of literature from our shared history. In part one, Bishop Julians Dobbs is joined by Bishop Dan Gifford of the ANiC as they discuss the opening of The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. This book is Bishop Julian's second favorite book, behind the Bible. Link to a recommended Audible Version of The Pilgrim's Progress: http://tinyurl.com/2jjywa6a To receive information on how you can obtain a 1662 Book of Common Prayer IE, please contact us at [email protected].

A CHRISTMAS SEASON BONUS EPISODE OF LIVING THROUGH THE WORD: While December 25th dominates the life of the Church as we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, there are three critical feast days that tell the account of the sacrifice paid for the cause of the Messiah on the 26th, 27th, and 28th of December that we must also commemorate. Bishop Julian Dobbs is joined by the Venerable Michael McKinnon, rector of the Church of the Advent in Southern Pines North Carolina, as they discuss the feasts of St. Stephen, St. John, and the Holy Innocents. Show Resources: https://thechurchoftheadvent.org/ https://anglicansforlife.org/

Just in time for Advent, we bring you the gift of wonderful Advent and Christmas music for the church... But... these aren't the same three tunes you're used to. We brought music historian John Ahern on to discuss some deeper cuts and to reflect on how the proclamation of the entire gospel was such an important role for the earlier hymn writer, even when penning more seasonal tunes. External link, John's work with Ad Fontes: https://adfontesjournal.com/author/johnraherngmail-com/ Credit: Executive Producer: Marc Steele Producer: Sherri Edman Music: Opening: Carol of the Bells Music by Maksym Dudchyk https://www.youtube.com/@whiterecords1 Closing: "Christmas Jazz" Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Bishop Julian interviews his friend, the Rev. David Pileggi who serves as the Rector of Christ Church Jerusalem. The Rev. Pileggi reports on the situation on the ground in Jerusalem, pastoring a congregation in the theater of war, and the evil source that precipitated the current war and genocide across the globe. For more information and ways to support Christ Church Jerusalem, please visit: https://christchurchjerusalem.org/ https://www.cmj-usa.org/

The Rev. Dr. Danny Hyde returns to discuss the importance of the creeds in the life of the church. Where did the creeds come from? Why do we repeat them if they aren’t the Bible? Is just believing the creeds enough to claim Christian orthodoxy? Dr. Hyde's PhD defense for laity can be found here: https://www.academia.edu/89409347/PhD_Defense_Laypersons_Talk

Bishop Julian welcomes to the podcast the Rev. (and VERY soon to be Doctor) Danny Hyde to talk about the baptism of the children of Christians. Why do we do it? What are we doing? What are we NOT doing? Resources to accompany this episode: "Jesus Loves the Little Children: Why We Baptize Children Second Edition", by Danny Hyde https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Loves-Little-Children-Baptize/dp/1935369121/ "The Nursery of the Holy Spirit: Welcoming Children in Worship", by Danny Hyde https://www.amazon.com/Nursery-Holy-Spirit-Welcoming-Children/dp/1625648324/

There was an audio recording issue on Bishop Julian's recent pastoral address. We are trying to clean up the audio and hope to re-release a better version of the original video. However, many people have been asking for an audible version of the speech, so Bishop Julian sat down in his home studio and re-recorded it from his original text. Here it is for your listening pleasure. -Producer Marc Full text of the address found at this link: shorturl.at/mDS17

We're kicking off the 2022 Season with an interview with guest Bishop Dan Gifford, the Bishop Coadjutor of the Anglican Network in Canada. Learn what a Bishop Coadjutor is and hear Bishop Gifford's reflections on the Lenten Fast.

Bishop Julian sits down with The Ven. David Collum and the Rev. Marc Steele to discuss the ADLW's Church Planting effort in the Albany region of upstate New York. You can find out more about the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word at: www.adlw.org To inquire about opportunities in Albany, please email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Bishop Dobbs sat down and interviewed Bishop Love at the Billy Graham Retreat Center during the 2021 ACNA Provincial Assembly. To see a full video of the interview please visit: https://www.gafcon.org/news/bishop-julian-dobbs-interviews-bishop-william-love This audio was also run on the GAFCON podcast Everyday Global Anglicans. Search for this podcast on your player of choice and make sure you subscribe to it! A special thanks goes out to Mr. Ernie Didot and the spectacular GAFCON communications team for recording and producing this interview. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gafcons-everyday-global-anglicans/id1543508165

On July 10, 2021, the Reverend Matthew Kennedy preached this sermon at the installation of the Rev. Ife Ojetayo as the new Rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Syracuse, NY.