Sun, 1 September 2013
Father Matt discusses the Christian discipline of confession |
Wed, 21 August 2013
Deacon Stine discusses the Christian discipline of service Class held on 7.21.13 taught by Deacon Stine. Uploaded on 8.21.13 |
Tue, 13 August 2013
Deacon Stine discusses the Christian discipline of submission Class held on 7.14.13 taught by Deacon Stine. Uploaded on 8.13.13 |
Tue, 23 July 2013
Deacon Stine discusses the Christian discipline of solitude. Class held on 7.07.13 taught by Deacon Stine. Uploaded on 7.23.13 |
Mon, 1 July 2013
Deacon Stine discusses the Christian discipline of study. A Celebration of Discipline #5: Study Class held on 6.30.13 taught by Deacon Stine. Uploaded on 7.01.13 |
Wed, 26 June 2013
Fr. David discusses the Christian discipline of simplicity. Class held on 6.23.13 taught by Fr. David Luckenbach. Uploaded on 6.26.13 |
Wed, 19 June 2013
After a brief presentation by Mr. Lewis Swann on his ministry "Believe & See," Fr. Matt gives a talk (with Q &A) on the discipline of fasting, based on Richard Foster's _A Celebration of Discipline_. This class was held at Christ Church (Tyler, TX) on 6-16-13. |
Tue, 11 June 2013
Fr. David finishes discussing the Christian discipline of prayer. Class held on 6.09.13 taught by Fr. David Luckenbach. Uploaded on 6.11.13 |
Wed, 5 June 2013
Fr. David discusses the Christian discipline of prayer. Class held on 6.02.13 taught by Fr. David Luckenbach. Uploaded on 6.05.13 |
Mon, 20 May 2013
This is the fifth installment of the Tim Keller marriage series, used by Fr. Matt in pre-marital counseling. |
Mon, 20 May 2013
This is the fourth installment of the Tim Keller marriage series, used by Fr. Matt is pre-marital counseling.
Direct download: 4-01_4_Marriage_as_Priority__Friendship.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:54pm EDT |
Fri, 26 April 2013
Continuing the discussion of Augustine's Confessions. Class held on April 21, 2013 taught by Matt Boulter. Uploaded on April 26, 2013 |
Tue, 16 April 2013
Today, we engage in a discussion on bodies and sin as Augustine realizes there is more to reality than space and matter. Class held on April 14, 2013 taught by Matt Boulter. Uploaded on April 16, 2013 |
Thu, 11 April 2013
Augustine contrasts Faustus with Ambrose, explaining why he found the fomer lacking, and the latter compelling. Class held on April 7, 2013 taught by Matt Boulter. Uploaded on April 11, 2013 |
Sun, 31 March 2013
The Exultet is the chanted song upon the entrance in the Easter Vigil. See BCP 286. Here are the lyrics. Rejoice now, heavenly hosts and choirs of angels, |
Sun, 24 March 2013
Finishing book 3 and heading into 4, we look at Augustine's disdain for scripture (don't worry, he repented!), his love for rhetoric, and his mother's passion to see her son come to Christ. Class held on March 24, 2013, taught by Matt Boulter. Uploaded on March 24, 2013 |
Wed, 13 March 2013
After some review, we foray into book 3 of the Confessions. Class held on March 10, 2013, taught by Matt Boulter. Uploaded on March 13, 2013 |
Tue, 5 March 2013
In this class Augustine analyzes what drove him to steal pears as a youth. Class held on March 3, 2013, taught by Matt Boulter. Uploaded on March 5, 2013 |
Thu, 21 February 2013
In this class we look at some of Augustine's thoughts on his youth, including the 'pear incident.' Class held on Feb 17, 2013, taught by Matt Boulter. Uploaded on Feb 21, 2013 |
Mon, 11 February 2013
In this class we look into the beginning parts of the Confessions. Class held on Feb 10, 2013, taught by Matt Boulter. |
Mon, 28 January 2013
In this class we began to introduce the Confessions itself. Class held on Jan 20, 2013, taught by Matt Boulter. |
Thu, 10 January 2013
Father Matt's Christian Formation class from 1.06.13 The Life and Confessions of St. Augustine |
Thu, 10 January 2013
Christform12.23.12 Word World: Holiness |
Wed, 19 December 2012
Father Matt's Word World class from 12.16.12: Word World (Week XV): Soul (pt. 2) |
Wed, 19 December 2012
Father Matt's Word World class from 12.09.12: Word World (Week XIV): Soul |
Wed, 19 December 2012
Father Matt's Word World class from 12.02.12: Word World (Week XIII): Faith/Faithfulness |
Thu, 29 November 2012
Father Matt's Word World class from 11.25.12: Interlude: John Carr shares some thoughts on the importance of holiness throughout the Old and New Testaments and beyond. |
Sun, 25 November 2012
Father Matt's Word World class from 11.18.12: Word World (Week X): Justice/Righteousness |
Sun, 11 November 2012
Father Matt's Word World class from 11.11.12: Faith/Faithfulness |
Sun, 11 November 2012
Father Matt's Word World class from 11.04.12: Law |
Sun, 11 November 2012
Father Matt's Word World Class from 10.28.12: Face |
Thu, 8 November 2012
Used by Fr. Matt for (pre)marital counseling. Uploaded 11-8-12. |
Thu, 8 November 2012
Uploaded by Matt Boulter on 11-8-12. Used by Fr. Matt for the purposes of (pre)marital counseling.
Direct download: 2-01_2_Overview_Marriage_as_Commitment.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:11pm EDT |
Tue, 6 November 2012
This is an audio file that Fr. Matt uses for pre-marital counseling with folks. Uploaded on 11-6-12.
Direct download: 3-01_3_Marriage_as_Commitment__Priority.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:09am EDT |
Sun, 21 October 2012
Is peace merely the cessation of hostility, or is there a deeper, richer meaning that is at the heart of God's design for life? |
Thu, 18 October 2012
The word of the week is house, but will we ever get to it after a stimulating discussion on how difficult it is to capture God in mere words? |
Wed, 10 October 2012
Word world continues as we look at 'god.' Is it a proper name? A common noun? How has it been used histoically, and how has the world been changed by it's use? |
Mon, 24 September 2012
Language can be ambiguous. This week, Fr. Matt looks at some of the similarities and differences in how 'creation,' and 'nature,' our used to better evaluate our understanding of what the Bible has to say about design, and purpose. |
Mon, 17 September 2012
After a brief interlude, looking at why comparing different historical texts such as the Septuagint, the Latin Vulgate, and others is helpful when looking at words, we look at the word, 'Creation.' |
Mon, 17 September 2012
Father Matt begins a series this week delving into 12 words that have changed the way we look at God and the world. In this first week, we explore the word Spirit and how that has been thought about in different eras of Christian and pre-Christ Jewish tradition. |
Mon, 17 September 2012
As our summer series comes to a close, Father David reviews some of what we have learned and shares some final thoughts. |
Thu, 9 August 2012
Father Matt takes us through the beginnings of Siddhārtha's quest for an answer to the problem of suffering. He also begins to explore the eightfold path, Siddhārtha's proposal for a solution. |
Mon, 23 July 2012
As we look at world religions this summer, Father Matt explores our approach to thinking about religion in general. Can we approach religion as consumers, looking for the religion that is, 'right for us?' Is there an objective vantage point that we can evaluate religious options in a completely unbiased manner? Is that even necessary or possible? |
Mon, 16 July 2012
Father David and Trey Yarbrough give a report on the discussions and decisions of the 2012 convention and how Christ Church will operate as we move forward as a local body, and as part of the Episcopal church in America and as a part of the worldwide Anglican communion. |
Mon, 9 July 2012
As we finish this introductory series on Islam, Deacon Stine goes over the remaining pillars of the faith and helps us understand how we as Christians can begin to interact constructively in our interactions with members of this faith. |
Mon, 2 July 2012
Deacon Stine, in this session, begins taking us through the five pillars of Islam. |
Tue, 26 June 2012
This week, Deacon Stine takes us through history from the beginnings of Islam, through the development of various sects, and into more recent times. |
Mon, 18 June 2012
Deacon Stine gives an overview of the historical origins of Islam and touches on the beginnings of some of the various modern sects. |
Mon, 11 June 2012
In week 3 of our series on Judaism, Fr. David explores the development and distinctives of the different traditions, both modern and ancient of the Jewish faith. |
Fri, 8 June 2012
In this class Fr. David introduced Judaism, beginning with the story of the Old Covenant Scriptures, and moving up through the Destruction of the Temple in 70 AD and beyond. This class took place at Christ Church on May 27, 2012. |
Mon, 4 June 2012
Father David Luckenbach takes us through an overview of the key documents of Judaism. |
Mon, 14 May 2012
In this class we recapped the semester & tried to summarize. Class held on Sun, May 13, 2012 at Christ Church, Tyler, Texas. |
Fri, 11 May 2012
In this class we did some review of the issues, and looked at one theologian's understanding of tradition and how that bears upon the issue of homosexuality in the Church. Recorded on Sunday, May 6 at Christ Church. |
Thu, 3 May 2012
In this class we considered the role of revision in the new covenant, particularly in light of the early Christians' revision of the old covenant's requirement of ritual of circumcision. Recorded on Apr 29, 2012. |
Thu, 3 May 2012
What do the Scriptures have to say about "homosexuality?" This is an attempt to answer and to discuss that question. Recorded on Sun, Apr 22, 2012. |
Sun, 15 April 2012
In this class we looked at what the Bible has to say about matters relating to homosexuality. |
Fri, 6 April 2012
Learn which gender the Bible teaches as being superior. APRIL FOOLS! In this session, we discuss the idea of gender: Did God envision differences in Gender identity? What are those differences? How have people altered, added to, or taken away from God's intentions for gender and gender identity? |
Tue, 27 March 2012
Continuing our discussion about patriarchy in the world of the Old Testament: how Israel (and her Torah) were both SIMILAR to and DIFFERENT from her ancient near eastern neighbors Assyria and Babylon. Recorded on Sun, March 25, 2012.
Direct download: 6D59B0CC-6079-45B8-9F6E-6A73BC5550FA.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:08am EDT |
Tue, 27 March 2012
Discussing how Israel (and her Torah) were both SIMILAR to and DIFFERENT from her ancient near eastern neighbors Assyria and Babylon. This episode only contains the last 15 minutes of discussion. Recorded on Sun, March 11, 2012.
Direct download: 25928651-DA34-4650-8D77-33E128BC6DF7.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:33am EDT |
Wed, 21 March 2012
"Cultivating a healthy Marriage, Part I" by Tim Keller
Direct download: 1-01_Cultivating_a_Healthy_Marriage_Part_1_-_Lecture.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:10pm EDT |
Mon, 19 March 2012
Unfortunately, I only got the first 12 minutes of a really good discussion recorded. (My "media director" was out of pocket on this day!) Nevertheless what this recording contains is a good discussion (essentially a review of the previous Sunday's class) about patriarchy in the world of the Old Testament: how Israel (and her Torah) were both SIMILAR to and DIFFERENT from her ancient near eastern neighbors Assyria and Babylon. Recorded on Sun, March 18, 2012. |
Tue, 7 February 2012
A tale of two men (and their wives). As for Christ, so also for Adam. And their wives. |
Mon, 30 January 2012
Chris Webb introduces the idea of spiritual discipline(s) at Diocesan Clergy Conference 2011 (Texas). |
Thu, 22 December 2011
Allison Milbank discusses Tolkien & Chesterton with Ken Myers.
Direct download: 7-Alison_Milbank_on_fantasy__reality_in_Chesterton__Tolkien.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:57am EDT |
Wed, 2 November 2011
A continuation of our previous discussion of the Covenant, held during the Christian Formation Hour at Christ Church (Tyler) in the summer of 2011. |
Tue, 4 October 2011
Cavanaugh being interviewed by Ken Myers on his book _Being Consumed_.
Direct download: 95-03_3-William_T._Cavanaugh_on_theology_and_capitalism.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:28am EDT |
Tue, 4 October 2011
Cavanaugh interviewed by Ken Myers on his book _Being Consumed_.
Direct download: 95-04_4-William_T._Cavanaugh_on_freedom_property_desire_and_community.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:24am EDT |
Sat, 17 September 2011
"Christians Then & Now, Religious Art & the Christian Church." Given in conjunction with the exhibit "Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria & Albert Museum." |
Mon, 18 July 2011
Background to the Covenant. What are the issues? How did we get to this place? What is the Covenant trying to do? |
Wed, 4 May 2011
We continued our discussion of baptism, this time from more of a theological (as opposed to liturgical) perspective.
Direct download: questioning_our_worship_12.mp3
Category:christian formation / theology -- posted at: 4:00pm EDT |
Wed, 4 May 2011
In this class we began our discussion of baptism from a liturgical perspective, focusing mainly on its development liturgically in terms of the Easter Vigil.
Direct download: questioning_our_worship_11.mp3
Category:christian formation / theology -- posted at: 3:50pm EDT |
Wed, 4 May 2011
In this class we finished up our discussion of the "four moments" of the eucharistic prayer, looking this time at the epiclesis.
Direct download: questioning_our_worship_10.mp3
Category:christian formation / theology -- posted at: 3:40pm EDT |
Wed, 16 March 2011
In this class we looked at an additional "moment" in the Eucharistic Prayer: "anamnesis." |
Wed, 16 March 2011
In this class we looked at two "moments" of the Eucharistic Prayer: "institution" and "oblation." |
Wed, 16 March 2011
Today we continued to look at Scottish influence on the American prayer book. |
Wed, 16 March 2011
In this class we began to look at Prayer Book revision, beginning with Cranmer's 1549 Book of Common Prayer. In particular we discussed how the Scottish Church influenced our American Prayer Book Tradition. |
Wed, 16 March 2011
Many great questions in this session, asked by parishioners, with lots of great discussion. The discussion was launched by a consideration of form and content in our worship adn church life. |
Fri, 4 February 2011
We further discussed lex orandi lex credendi, also taking questions including, "If we were to all start worshipping in a mosque, would we then cease to believe in the Trinity?" |
Tue, 25 January 2011
In this week's class we introduced the topic of _lex orandi, lex credendi_, "the law of worship is the law of belief."
Direct download: questioning_our_worship3.mp3
Category:christian formation / theology -- posted at: 9:41am EDT |
Thu, 13 January 2011
In class we discussed various questions about worship & liturgy & the Book of Common Prayer. We also began to discuss the principal of lex orandi, lex credendi, "the law of worship is the law of belief."
Direct download: questioning_our_worship_2.mp3
Category:christian formation / theology -- posted at: 10:57am EDT |
Thu, 13 January 2011
In this class we went over the outline for the overall course.
Direct download: questioning_our_worship_1_intro.mp3
Category:christian formation / theology -- posted at: 10:47am EDT |