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Canterbury TrailsEpisode 11 - The Thirty-Nine ArticlesWhat does it mean to be an Anglican? Or even a Christian? The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, written and adopted by the Anglican Church in 1571, have a lot to say on the subject. But today, The Thirty-Nine Articles are regarded as more of a formulary, little more than an interesting historical document Anglicans use for reference. Thus this important confession has been relativized, diminished, and reduced from its original importance, when subscription to it was required for ministers of the Church of England.On Today’s episode of Canterbury Trails, hosts C. Jay Engel and Jared Lovell di...2025-05-101h 12
Canterbury TrailsEpisode 10 - The Stations of the CrossWhat exactly are “The Stations of the Cross”? Is that a Roman Catholic thing, or does it have roots in the Protestant tradition as well? And if Protestant, what about Anglican?Join Canterbury Trails hosts Jared Lovell and C. Jay Engel as they welcome Fr. Justin Clemente, associate priest at Holy Cross Cathedral, and author of the new book, At the Cross: Reflections on the Stations of the Cross. Learn about this biblical and Christian devotion and how it can help deepen your faith and your understanding of what happened on the first Good Friday.The...2025-04-151h 04
Canterbury TrailsEpisode 9 - Anselm of CanterburyToday on Canterbury Trails, hosts Jared Lovell and C. Jay Engel welcome guest Dr. Tom Price to talk about St. Anselm, an Italian Benedictine monk who lived at the turn of the twelfth century, and served as the Archbishop of Canterbury in England.Anselm’s time as archbishop was marked by controversy and even exile, as he often clashed with the kings of England over the extent of royal power into ecclesiastical affairs.But Anselm’s greatest contributions to the church were in matters theological and philosophical. For Anselm, Faith and Reason served complementary rather than...2025-04-021h 13
Canterbury TrailsEpisode 8 - Music in the Anglican TraditionMusic is important to almost everyone's life, and the Anglican tradition has given us a rich legacy of music. On Episode 8 of Canterbury Trails, our hosts, C. Jay Engel and Jared Lovell, are joined by guest Billy Jenkins to talk about music in the Anglican tradition. The discussion covers music from the English Reformation, English hymn writers, and ranges into a variety of subjects, including the purpose of sacred music in worship, contemporary Christian music (CCM), why men don't sing in church, English Christmas carols, and much more.Billy Jenkins is a church musician, musical educator, and...2025-03-261h 21Canterbury TrailsEpisode 7 - "Old High Church" PlantingWe’re in a rediscovery phase of American religious life. Many are turning from the shallow worship and church life of contemporary evangelicalism and finding older paths. One of those paths is the Anglican Church. On today's episode, Jared Lovell and C. Jay Engel welcome Joseph Colleti, creator of the Young Anglican YouTube channel, and author of the recent article, "'Old High Church' Planting" in The North American Anglican.What is Old High Church Planting? And is "High Church" workable in an American context, especially with its strong emphasis on missions and evangelism? As Joe asks, "Is th...2025-03-201h 00Canterbury TrailsEpisode 6 - The English Reformation: King and PopeWas the English Reformation all about theological differences? Or was it strictly a case of political maneuvering? Does the truth lie somewhere between these two extremes? And if the English Reformation did include a significant political component, does that make it any less legitimate?Join C. Jay Engel and Jared Lovell for Episode 6 of Canterbury Trails, as they discuss these questions and more.The political aspects of the English Reformation have abiding relevance for our ecclesiastical and political situation today, and there are a number of similarities between Then and Now.Find out...2025-03-131h 12Canterbury TrailsEpisode 5 - C.S. LewisDoes Narnia reflect Anglican cultural structures? Is it a story-world that can only be created by an Anglican? And why has C.S. Lewis been called the last exit before atheism? On today's episode of Canterbury Trails, hosts Jared Lovell and C. Jay Engel welcome Jared's brother, Micah Lovell, a classical educator and Director of Operations at Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd in Binghamton, NY, to talk about the immense influence of C.S. Lewis, and how his work reflects Medieval thought and traditional English life.Image of Anglo-Saxon map by Hel-hama - Own work using...2025-02-251h 15Canterbury TrailsEpisode 4 - Lutheran Influence on Early Anglican TheologyIs the Anglican tradition more Reformed, more Lutheran, or a true Via Media? In Episode 4 of The Canterbury Trails, hosts Jared Lovell and C.J. Engel talk about the influence of Lutheran theology on early Anglican theological development. To better understand this important subject, Jared and C.J. welcome their special guest Jesse Nigro, classical educator and editor-in-chief of The North American Anglican, an online theology journal, where he has served for more than a decade. Learn more about The North American Anglican, by visiting their website: https://northamanglican.com/ Image of Anglo-Saxon map by Hel-hama...2025-02-181h 09Canterbury TrailsEpisode 3 - EducationJared and CJ discuss the Anglo tradition in education, focusing mostly on the reforms of Alfred the Great. Join the discussion, and consider why our educational reform efforts today would benefit from the wisdom of a ninth century English king known most for his military victories.Image of Anglo-Saxon map By Hel-hama - Own work using:InkscapeSource: England and Wales at the time of the Treaty of Chippenham (AD 878). From the Atlas of European History, Earle W Dowe (d. 1946), G Bell and Sons, London, 1910 (see: File:England-878ad.jpg), CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...2025-02-1255 minCanterbury TrailsEpisode 2 - DisciplineWhat role (if any) should spiritual discipline, written prayers, and fasting play in the Christian life? What does the Anglican Way have to say about it? And what does a sixth-century Italian monk have to do with English Christianity? C.J. Engel and Jared Lovell talk about all this and more on Episode 2 of The Canterbury Trails.Image of Anglo-Saxon map by Hel-hama - Own work using:InkscapeSource: England and Wales at the time of the Treaty of Chippenham (AD 878). From the Atlas of European History, Earle W Dowe (d. 1946), G Bell and Sons, London, 1910 (see: File...2025-02-041h 05Canterbury TrailsEpisode 1 IntroductoryAn introduction to the Canterbury Trails podcast2025-01-291h 01