Les meilleurs podcasts Stand Firm (2025)

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#282: Not Guilty on All Charges: A Conversation with Chad Graham 56:34

5d ago56:34

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Jady and Nick discuss the Stewart Ruch verdict with Chad Graham, a lawyer and former Provincial prosecutor. They summarize the charges and the findings, clarify some confusing terms, and talk about some common critiques of the decision.Par Stand Firm

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When You Feel Too Overwhelmed to Be Spiritual — 3 Simple Steps 20:25

14d ago20:25

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Life doesn't slow down just because you're trying to be spiritual. Kids, schedules, work, emotions, relationships — it piles up fast. And when you're running on fumes, your quiet time can start feeling more like a guilt trip than an anchor. In this episode, Jake McCandless gets honest about the seasons when you're too overwhelmed, too busy, or too …

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#281: Wait, Are We Pharisees? Christ Our Advocate Punches Back 40:39

12d ago40:39

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the response Christ Our Advocate Church has mounted to recent criticism. They react to a listener email as well as analyze a recent sermon.Par Stand Firm

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#280: Christ Our Ally? Politics, the Pulpit, and Another Near-Affirming ACNA Parish 39:55

19d ago39:55

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Christ Our Advocate Church in Wheaton, IL, the contents of some of their sermons, and a page on their website detailing their "posture toward the LGBTQ+ community." Can a faithful ACNA church say these things?Par Stand Firm

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#279: Off With Our Heads? The ACNA, Its Structure, and the Way Forward 41:37

1M ago41:37

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss even further developments in the ACNA before talking about the province's governance structure, and whether or not bishops and their power are the source of the church's problems.Par Stand Firm

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#278: The Mess Gets Messier: The Archbishop's Presentment Saga Continues 41:13

1M ago41:13

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss new revelations related to the Wood presentment, talk about the collegiality (or lack thereof) in ACNA, and consider, again, where the province goes from here.Par Stand Firm

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Hello to Emotional Health: How Emotional Awareness Can Go Too Far 20:43

2M ago20:43

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Emotional health matters. But when emotional awareness turns into accusation — families start to fracture. In this final episode of the Hello to Emotional Health series, Jake McCandless delivers a needed warning for parents trying to navigate a generation fluent in therapy language but starved for truth. More and more young adults are embracing a "…

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#277: Trust the Process? The Archbishop, His Accusers, and the Pursuit of Justice 46:56

2M ago46:56

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the presentment of Archbishop Wood, the process by which justice is sought in the province, and whether the ACNA's systems and leadership can be trusted.Par Stand Firm

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Hello to Emotional Health: The Anxious Generation (Part 2) 18:30

2M ago18:30

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Anxiety is rewriting the story of a generation — but it doesn't have to win. In this second half of their conversation, Jake McCandless and licensed therapist Temple Carson go deeper into what parents can actually do to help their kids face anxiety with faith and strength. Temple brings years of clinical experience and ministry insight to talk abou…

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#276: We Are the Anglican Communion: General Secretary Paul Donison on the Future of GAFCON 47:01

2M ago47:01

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Jady and Nick welcome Bishop Paul Donison to discuss the recent GAFCON communique: how it came it about, what it means, and some of the challenges facing the Anglican Communion going forward.Par Stand Firm

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Hello to Emotional Health: The Anxious Generation (Part 1) 18:32

2M ago18:32

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The anxiety epidemic isn't just affecting adults anymore. It's showing up earlier, hitting harder, and shaping how kids see the world. In this episode, Jake McCandless sits down with Temple Carson, a licensed therapist and professor with deep experience walking alongside kids and families. They break down what's driving this rise in anxiety — from …

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#275: Like Tears in the Rain? Humanity, AI, and the Providence of God 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss artificial intelligence. Is it a threat to God's creation? Is it a tool to be used like any other? How should Christians approach this new technology?Par Stand Firm

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#274: Archbishop of Whom? Sarah Mullally, Men, Women, and the Anglican Communion 47:25

3M ago47:25

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, talk about where the ACNA fits within the distinctions of the broader Communion, and consider whether global orthodox Anglicanism is on solid ground.Par Stand Firm

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Hello to Emotional Health: Beyond Therapy, Counseling, & Medication – Part 2 11:07

3M ago11:07

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You've prayed. You've quoted the verses. Maybe you've even gone to counseling. And yet — you still feel off. You're not broken. You're human. In this honest follow-up to Part 1, Jake McCandless gets real about what emotional health looks like for Christians who are tired of pretending they're fine. This isn't about being "fixed." It's about letting…

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#273: Jeff Walton on Bp. Derek Jones, the ACNA, and the JAFC 54:17

3M ago54:17

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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Jeff Walton of the Institute on Religion and Democracy in the wake of his article on the Bp. Jones/JAFC situation.Par Stand Firm

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#272: The Once and Future ACNA: Bishops, Jurisdictions, and Discipline 1:09:00

3M ago1:09:00

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the feud between Bishop Derek Jones and the ACNA, the attempted withdrawal of the JAFC, and whether the center of the Province can hold.Par Stand Firm

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Hello to Emotional Health: Beyond Therapy, Counseling, & Medication (Part 1) 15:51

3M ago15:51

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Hello to Emotional Health: Beyond Therapy, Counseling, & Medication – Part 1 Therapy and medication matter. But emotional health is also forged in the ordinary, daily choices we make. In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless unpacks how parents can model emotional resilience in real time—when anger hits, when stress rises, when d…

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#271: A Stand Firm Mailbag: Charlie Kirk and Questioning a Pastoral Candidate 49:04

3M ago49:04

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Matt, Jady, and Nick dip into the mailbag, answering questions about the Charlie Kirk assassination, a preacher's obligation (or not) to engage current socio-political events, and what questions a vestry should ask a candidate for pastoral ministry.Par Stand Firm

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Hello to Emotional Health: Can Christians Even Talk About It? 37:32

3M ago37:32

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Emotional and mental health have been taboo topics in many churches for too long. In this powerful episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless talks with Dr. Mark Dance—pastor, author of Start to Finish, and new Executive Director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention—to challenge that silence. 💡 What You'll Learn Why emotional health is…

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#270: Bon Voyage? Changing Churches, Pastoral Responsibility, and Defending Firm Conviction 43:12

3M ago43:12

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss whether or not pastors should "happily release" people to other churches, good and bad reasons to leave a parish, and defending strongly held pastoral and denominational convictions.Par Stand Firm

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Hello to Emotional Health: I Have a Therapist 26:54

3M ago26:54

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Faith and therapy aren't enemies—they're partners. In this episode, Jake McCandless talks with therapist Corretta Woodard about: Why wise counsel is biblical Emotional health as the product of mental health Grounding, regulation, and practical tools How healing your wounds shapes your family's future Guest Bio: Corretta Woodard "I'm not perfect. Bu…

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50th Episode Celebration: The Top Lesson So Far 25:11

4M ago25:11

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🎉 50th Episode Celebration: The Top Lesson So Far After 50 powerful episodes, we're pausing to ask: What's the one lesson that's changed everything? In this special celebration episode, Jake McCandless shares the top takeaway from 50 conversations, interviews, and experiences — and how it can reshape your parenting from the inside out. 💡 You'll Lea…

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#269: Practicing the (Wrong?) Way: John Mark Comer, Apprenticeship, and Becoming Like Christ 53:06

4M ago53:06

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss John Mark Comer, his popular book, and his new/old definition of following Jesus...with a long (and vigorous!) digression about kenosis.Par Stand Firm

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Persecution is Coming 21:48

4M ago21:48

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Persecution Is Coming Guest: Pastor Andrew Brunson, Author of God's Hostage He spent two years in a Turkish prison for preaching Christ. Now he's warning the Church: you're not ready. In this gripping episode, Jake sits down with Pastor Brunson to talk about suffering, faith, and preparing the next generation to endure. 🎧 Listen now. 📘 Get God's Ho…

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#268: Too Far East of Eden: Why We're Not Orthodox 46:14

4M ago46:14

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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Eastern Orthodoxy. They discuss the East's view of Scripture and tradition, theosis, the use of icons, models of the atonement, and the failure of Orthodox/Protestant dialogue.Par Stand Firm

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Real Life Standing Firm 25:28

4M ago25:28

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Real Life Standing Firm: Andrew Brunson's Story of Faith Under Fire When persecution isn't just possible but personal—what does faith look like? Dr. Andrew Brunson, falsely imprisoned for over 2 years in Turkey, joins Jake for a vulnerable and bold conversation on: The cost of standing firm Preparing the church for suffering Why parents need to dis…

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#267: Moscow Mood Shift: CNN, Doug Wilson, and the Scandal of Christian Conviction 40:57

4M ago40:57

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss CNN's recent interview with Doug Wilson and the public reaction, before focusing on his comments on voting rights and American slavery.Par Stand Firm

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#266: Christian Nationalism and Theocracy with Dr. Miles Smith 33:00

5M ago33:00

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Jady and Nick talk to Miles Smith about what Christian Nationalism means, what people are afraid of when they hear those words, and what kind of relationship our founders foresaw for America and religion.Par Stand Firm

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Fully Integrated Faith: Conclusion 21:28

5M ago21:28

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Jake McCandless closes out the Fully Integrated Faith series with a call to Christian parents: If your kids are going to stand firm in their faith, yours must come first. Discover how to move from devotionals to discipleship, and why the "church event" mindset must die. You'll Learn: Why tools ≠ endgame How global Christians live fully integrated f…

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Fully Integrated Faith: Lessons from My Journey 18:39

5M ago18:39

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What if church wasn't something you went to... but something you lived? In this deeply personal episode, Jake McCandless shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of his relentless pursuit to build a ministry that reflects the Acts 2 church — where discipleship, mission, and real-life faith collide. From wrestling with Sunday-only Christianity to ste…

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#265: Big Tent Circus? Real Anglicanism, Trial Intrigue, and Tenuous "Integrities" 50:45

5M ago50:45

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Dr. Matthew Barrett's joining the ACNA, talk about the ongoing drama attending the trial of one bishop, and consider another bishop's clash with a local vestry.Par Stand Firm

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#264: On the Canterbury Trail with Dr. Tom Price 50:47

5M ago50:47

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Jady and Nick talk to Dr. Tom Price (of Gordon Conwell and the Theology Pugcast) about his journey to Anglicanism, discuss its theological distinctives, and hear how the "pugs" got together.Par Stand Firm

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Fully Integrated Faith: Lessons from Maturity 32:23

5M ago32:23

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Guest: Dr. Jim Wilder, neurotheologian & author of The Other Half of Church What if the biggest barrier to passing on your faith… is your own maturity? In this powerful episode, Jake sits down with Dr. Jim Wilder to explore how brain science and spiritual formation come together to grow resilient, emotionally grounded believers — starting with pare…

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#263: Growth Spurt: Which Way ACNA? 45:47

5M ago45:47

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the recent growth of the ACNA and talk about what kind of province it could become. Finally, they share a brief thought about the passing of John MacArthur and the effect of his ministry.Par Stand Firm

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#262: A Godly Admonition: Austin Becton, C4SO, and Clergy Discipline 49:40

6M ago49:40

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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the continued fallout from Austin Becton's Facebook post about Pride Month, Bp. Todd Hunter's disciplinary action, and how presbyters and bishops properly relate.Par Stand Firm

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#261: Trent's Nemesis: A Conversation with Josiah Leinbach 49:01

6M ago49:01

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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk to Josiah Leinbach about machine learning and validating Pauline authorship of the pastoral epistles before turning to William Whitaker and his apologetic genius.Par Stand Firm

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