Always Forward Podcast

Feb 24 2025 94 ep. 51 mins 116
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Podcast by Dan Alger

  Religion & Spirituality
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S9E8 Roots and Riches of Our Anglican Heritage (with Gerald McDermott)

Feb 24 2025 55 mins  
The Rev. Dr. Gerald McDermott joins us for this episode to discuss the deep roots of Anglican spirituality and liturgy, and the riches it provides our lives today. He explores the many church fathers who influenced Anglican theology and the writing of our liturgy, from Augustine and Benedict to Anselm and Hooker. Join us for this fascinating dive into our Anglican heritage and how

S9E4 Liturgy in Urban Planting & Supporting Visionary Leaders (with Deborah Tepley)

Feb 02 2025 44 mins  
In this episode we're joined by Deborah Tepley who was recently named the COO of the Anglican Church in North America. Dan and Deborah discuss her new role and her persepctive on the future of the province. She also shares about her background, her introduction to Anglican worship and the role of liturgy in urban church planting. Join us for this great conversation!

S9E7 Artists and Vigils (with Anna Friedrich)

Feb 01 2025 47 mins  
In this episode our director Molly Ruch hosts and interviews Anna Friedrich, Arts Pastor at Church of the Cross in Boston. Molly and Anna discuss their Easter Vigil, artistry and creativity in liturgical worship and evangelistic opportunities through it.

S9E6 Shifting Towards the Liturgical (with Kris McDaniel)

Jan 14 2025 51 mins  
In this episode Dan interviews Kris McDaniel, lead pastor at Trinity Anglican Church in Atlanta, GA. Kris came from a more non-liturgical background, serving in Vineyard churches before being drawn to the Anglican Way and the liturgy. He and Dan discuss that transition, how it happened, how those around him responded and how it now informs his thoughts on evangelism and church plan

S9E5 Theological Education and Liturgy (with Wes Jagoe)

Dec 18 2024 49 mins  
The Reverend Canon Wes Jagoe, Director of Chapel and the Trophimus Center at Trinity Anglican Seminary(TAS) joins us for this episode of season 9. Wes and Dan discuss TAS and his role there, his upbringing, military career, and more, and how Anglican liturgy has affected each area. In particular Wes shares about his vision for liturgy in the process of educating and forming seminar

S9E3 Liturgy in the Wilderness (with Dan Marotta)

Nov 16 2024 53 mins  
Dan Marotta, founding rector of Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, Virginia joins us for this episode. He shares his personal spiritual struggles during seminary, where academic knowledge of Christianity didn't translate into personal spiritual growth, leading him to discover the transformative power of liturgy. His book 'Liturgy in the Wilderness' reflects on how structured, re

S9E2 Liturgy, Kids, and Simple Chaotic Prayer (with Peter Lebhar)

Nov 05 2024 53 mins  
In this episode Dan is joined by Peter Lebhar, a church planter preparing to start a church in Tampa, Florida. In particular Peter discusses how he and his wife are incorporating liturgy into their family life and discipling their children, as they prepare for their third child and prepare to church plant.

S9E1 The What and Why of Liturgy (with Ben Sharpe)

Oct 20 2024 66 mins  
In this episode host Dan Alger introduces our ninth season, which will have a special focus on liturgy and how it relates to church planting in the Anglican context. He discusses the significance of liturgy as "the work of the people," rooted in scripture and designed to offer right praise to God. The conversation features Fr. Ben Sharpe, a longtime church planter, and Canon Missio

Bold, Traditional, and Sacramental Church Planting (with Tony Melton)

Jun 06 2024 58 mins  
In the last episode of Season 8, Canon Dan is joined by Fr. Tony Melton to talk about bold, traditional, and sacramental church planting. This conversation will encourage and challenge you to consider what it means to boldly take our tradition outside the walls of our churches. Also: We are hosting a virtual conference on October 9th and 10th, The Optimistic Horizon: Navigating t

S8E10 Living in the Book of Common Prayer (with Julie Lane-Gay)

May 09 2024 51 mins  
In this episode, Canon Dan is joined by Julie Lane Gay to discuss her upcoming book, "The Riches of Your Grace: Living in the Book of Common Prayer." Julie, a writer and trained horticulturist, explores the impact of the Book of Common Prayer on her daily life. She shares how the BCP serves as both a personal and communal guide to prayer, making liturgical practices accessible and