The Sacramentalists

Mar 18 2025 213 ep. 51 mins 106
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The Sacramentalists is a podcast where the ancient Christian faith is brought to bear on issues prevalent in modern culture. Join us for in-depth discussions on how theology intersects with our daily lives.

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The Journey of the Mind to God by Bonaventure (A Crossover Episode with The Classical Mind)

Mar 18 2025 74 mins  
In this special crossover episode of The Sacramentalists Podcast and The Classical Mind Podcast, we dive deep into St. Bonaventure’s The Journey of the Mind to God—a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that maps the soul’s ascent to divine union. Together, we explore Bonaventure’s vision of contemplation, the role of intellect and love in knowing God, and the ways in wh

Should Christians Read Plato? And Other Questions with Dr. John Mark Reynolds

Mar 10 2025 72 mins  
Should Christians read Plato? How does a Rule of Life help us learn? Can AI replace classical education? We delve into these and other questions with Dr. John Mark Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds is the President of the Saint Constantine School and author of many books, including When Athens Met Jerusalem: An Introduction to Classical and Christian Thought. We would love to hear from you! S

Poems for Lent

Feb 24 2025 84 mins  
Lent is coming soon! On this episode, we help you get prepared for this season of penance and fasting by discussing three great Anglican poems: "The Altar" by George Herbert, "Good Friday, 1613. Riding Westward" by John Donne, and "Love (III)" by George Herbert. We pray that you will find these poems as beautiful as we do and that they will stir up you

The Littlest Acolyte with Fr. Paul Sterne

Feb 10 2025 52 mins  
Those who have followed the podcast for a while know that we love to support those who make solid catechetical and didactic material for kids! In this episode, Fr. Creighton and Fr. Wesley sit down with Fr. Paul Sterne, the chaplain at St. Theodore's Anglican Chapel and the C.S. Lewis Student Center at the University of South Carolina, to discuss his book(s) The Littlest Acolyt

Masculinity, Femininity, and the Church

Feb 03 2025 67 mins  
If you look at our culture, it doesn't take long to realize we have a problem understanding gender. On the one side, there are nominalists who deny the existence of gender except as a social construction used to control people. The opposite side is gender essentialism that forces everything into overly narrow boxes. It should be clear that neither of these extremes reflects the tru

Anglican Spirituality with Fr. Greg Peters

Jan 28 2025 77 mins  
In this episode of The Sacramentalists Podcast, Frs. Creighton and Hayden welcome Fr. Greg Peters, professor of medieval and spiritual theology in the Torrey Honors College at Biola University and the Servants of Christ Research Professor of Monastic Studies and Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary, to discuss his new book, Anglican Spirituality: An Introductio

Q&A

Dec 18 2024 103 mins  
Join us as we close out our Fall 2024 Season with a Live Q&A! We would love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and questions to [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. Be sure to join our Communion of Patreon Saints for only $5 a month.

After Stoicism with Boethius and Dr. Thomas Ward

Nov 19 2024 82 mins  
Join Fr. Creighton, Fr. Hayden, and Fr. Wesley as they delve into the wisdom of Boethius with special guest Dr. Thomas Ward, associate professor of philosophy at Baylor University and author of the new book, After Stoicism: Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher. Boethius, a Roman senator and philosopher unjustly imprisoned in the 6th century, penned The Consolation of Philosophy

Letters to a Future Saint with Dr. Brad East

Nov 11 2024 71 mins  
In this episode, Fr. Wesley sits down with Dr. Brad East, associate professor of theology, for a captivating conversation about his new book "Letters to a Future Saint: Foundations of Faith for the Spiritually Hungry." Discover how this book offers a roadmap for those seeking a deeper connection with God and a more meaningful spiritual life. We would love to hear from you! Send us

Clergy and Politics with Abp. Mark Haverland

Nov 05 2024 68 mins  
In this episode of The Sacramentalists Podcast, we’re joined by Archbishop Mark Haverland of the Anglican Catholic Church to discuss the complex relationship between clergy and politics. We explore the distinction of offices and the clergy's responsibility to be pastors instead of politicians. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on faith, leadership, and the intersection