St. Matthew's Inquirers' Class Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/st-matthews-inquirers-class The St. Matthew's Inquirers' Class is designed for those who are new to the Anglican tradition, or who wish to understand the liturgy and sacraments in a deeper way. The 10-week series will explore topics like The Creeds of the Church, The Moral Law, The Church Calendar, Church Symbolism, and The Duties of a Christian Life. Join us as we lead new and experienced Christians into further inquiry. © St. Matthew's Church. All Rights Reserved. 9d055167-1e40-5022-b6cc-86036fb77cba no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:34:18 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:56:24 -0800 https://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/Ya7FPjUjCslhb_BMRWQEL9AD3vnhsNdwkyiKgAY_RYA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zZjQ0/NGEwMzllNjNlMTI0/NWQ5YTI3YjM2YTc3/ZDE5MS5qcGc.jpg St. Matthew's Inquirers' Class https://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/ serial St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California The St. Matthew's Inquirers' Class is designed for those who are new to the Anglican tradition, or who wish to understand the liturgy and sacraments in a deeper way. The 10-week series will explore topics like The Creeds of the Church, The Moral Law, The Church Calendar, Church Symbolism, and The Duties of a Christian Life. Join us as we lead new and experienced Christians into further inquiry. The St. Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy St. Matthew's Church No No Session 1: The Creeds of the Church 1 1 Session 1: The Creeds of the Church full d0928c22-8ee1-4bfd-85fa-7230ee7c76c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9f13678 Fr. Hayden Butler explores how the Creeds of the Church affirm the experiences of Christians throughout the centuries—and also how they invite us into a richer experience of God's New Creation, as they shape and portray all of reality to be about loving relationships.

]]> Fr. Hayden Butler explores how the Creeds of the Church affirm the experiences of Christians throughout the centuries—and also how they invite us into a richer experience of God's New Creation, as they shape and portray all of reality to be about loving relationships.

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0800 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 2592 Fr. Hayden Butler explores how the Creeds of the Church affirm the experiences of Christians throughout the centuries—and also how they invite us into a richer experience of God's New Creation, as they shape and portray all of reality to be about loving relationships.

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No Session 2: The Moral Law 2 2 Session 2: The Moral Law full bb6a80b6-2b8f-49e7-bf83-c57ed82f2af1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb43817b Fr. Hayden Butler discusses the concept of morality in the Christian life, framing it as the pathway to freedom and fullness of life in Christ, while also revealing some of our sources of moral insight.

]]> Fr. Hayden Butler discusses the concept of morality in the Christian life, framing it as the pathway to freedom and fullness of life in Christ, while also revealing some of our sources of moral insight.

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0800 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 1804 Fr. Hayden Butler discusses the concept of morality in the Christian life, framing it as the pathway to freedom and fullness of life in Christ, while also revealing some of our sources of moral insight.

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No Session 3: The Sacraments 3 3 Session 3: The Sacraments full 46cbd755-d80d-4b78-805f-6bca0af4096f https://share.transistor.fm/s/559e99b1 Bp. Stephen Scarlett discusses the meaning of "sacraments"; how they are rooted in the creation and the Incarnation, and how they point forward to completion of the New Creation. He also discusses the theology and practicalities of the seven commonly recognized sacraments, as well as the use of what are called "sacramentals."

]]> Bp. Stephen Scarlett discusses the meaning of "sacraments"; how they are rooted in the creation and the Incarnation, and how they point forward to completion of the New Creation. He also discusses the theology and practicalities of the seven commonly recognized sacraments, as well as the use of what are called "sacramentals."

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:57:34 -0800 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 4521 Bp. Stephen Scarlett discusses the meaning of "sacraments"; how they are rooted in the creation and the Incarnation, and how they point forward to completion of the New Creation. He also discusses the theology and practicalities of the seven commonly recognized sacraments, as well as the use of what are called "sacramentals."

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No Session 4: Symbols of the Church 4 4 Session 4: Symbols of the Church full b944fa19-4db8-4f1b-96e9-04c8c7796565 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dea24d02 Fr. Hayden Butler discusses symbolism in the Church—how it emerges from the symbolic worship of Israel, and is reoriented by fulfillment in Christ. He then discusses the components of a traditional church, and how the deliberate arrangement of the physical space communicates a rich theology, leading us further into participation in the Body of Christ.

]]> Fr. Hayden Butler discusses symbolism in the Church—how it emerges from the symbolic worship of Israel, and is reoriented by fulfillment in Christ. He then discusses the components of a traditional church, and how the deliberate arrangement of the physical space communicates a rich theology, leading us further into participation in the Body of Christ.

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:33:23 -0800 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 4677 Fr. Hayden Butler discusses symbolism in the Church—how it emerges from the symbolic worship of Israel, and is reoriented by fulfillment in Christ. He then discusses the components of a traditional church, and how the deliberate arrangement of the physical space communicates a rich theology, leading us further into participation in the Body of Christ.

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No Session 5: Liturgy of the Word 5 5 Session 5: Liturgy of the Word full 0c6c0c1d-8b71-49ad-98ae-a264ec8a0f82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64ec63d0 Mr. Carl Swanson discusses how Christian worship is seen as the entire experience of new life in Christ, and how Holy Scripture narrates this new way of life through its sacramental character—making Christ present to the Church through the written word. He then explains the first part of the Mass, the "Liturgy of the Word," discussing the history and significance of its constituent parts, and how it leads the worshipper into the next part of the Mass, Holy Communion.

Session Notes:
https://bit.ly/IC_Liturgy-of-the-Word_Session-5_2025-03-02

]]> Mr. Carl Swanson discusses how Christian worship is seen as the entire experience of new life in Christ, and how Holy Scripture narrates this new way of life through its sacramental character—making Christ present to the Church through the written word. He then explains the first part of the Mass, the "Liturgy of the Word," discussing the history and significance of its constituent parts, and how it leads the worshipper into the next part of the Mass, Holy Communion.

Session Notes:
https://bit.ly/IC_Liturgy-of-the-Word_Session-5_2025-03-02

]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:47:43 -0800 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 4373 Mr. Carl Swanson discusses how Christian worship is seen as the entire experience of new life in Christ, and how Holy Scripture narrates this new way of life through its sacramental character—making Christ present to the Church through the written word. He then explains the first part of the Mass, the "Liturgy of the Word," discussing the history and significance of its constituent parts, and how it leads the worshipper into the next part of the Mass, Holy Communion.

Session Notes:
https://bit.ly/IC_Liturgy-of-the-Word_Session-5_2025-03-02

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No Session 6: Liturgy of the Eucharist 6 6 Session 6: Liturgy of the Eucharist full a88ed6e7-0414-4563-bf74-e14e2284c79a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9caf3f5c Fr. Hayden Butler discusses the Liturgy of Holy Communion: the structure of the service, and how it orients us toward participation in Christ's sacrifice. He then discusses how the ritual gestures and words lead us into offering our whole selves to God for His blessing, commissioning us into the work of God in the world.

]]> Fr. Hayden Butler discusses the Liturgy of Holy Communion: the structure of the service, and how it orients us toward participation in Christ's sacrifice. He then discusses how the ritual gestures and words lead us into offering our whole selves to God for His blessing, commissioning us into the work of God in the world.

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:18:05 -0700 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 4578 Fr. Hayden Butler discusses the Liturgy of Holy Communion: the structure of the service, and how it orients us toward participation in Christ's sacrifice. He then discusses how the ritual gestures and words lead us into offering our whole selves to God for His blessing, commissioning us into the work of God in the world.

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No Session 7: The Church Calendar 7 7 Session 7: The Church Calendar full 3fbe4a8e-6a58-44b3-bb29-9ebef44471fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6900109 Bp. Stephen Scarlett discusses the Christian sense of time and story, articulating its differences with faith lived according to the world's time and story. He then stresses the importance of living a life of prayer according to the time and narrative of the Church calendar, citing it as the foundation for long-term spiritual formation and the cultivation of hope.

]]> Bp. Stephen Scarlett discusses the Christian sense of time and story, articulating its differences with faith lived according to the world's time and story. He then stresses the importance of living a life of prayer according to the time and narrative of the Church calendar, citing it as the foundation for long-term spiritual formation and the cultivation of hope.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:57:36 -0700 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 4206 Bp. Stephen Scarlett discusses the Christian sense of time and story, articulating its differences with faith lived according to the world's time and story. He then stresses the importance of living a life of prayer according to the time and narrative of the Church calendar, citing it as the foundation for long-term spiritual formation and the cultivation of hope.

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No Session 8: The Life of Prayer 8 8 Session 8: The Life of Prayer full ab15e5ea-9e34-4e4d-86bc-01c301940257 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f271ba2f Fr. Hayden Butler discusses the 'life of prayer,' the rhythms by which Christians encounter God and inhabit the Gospel. He then discusses the relationship between Holy Communion, fixed times of prayer each day, and personal devotions.

]]> Fr. Hayden Butler discusses the 'life of prayer,' the rhythms by which Christians encounter God and inhabit the Gospel. He then discusses the relationship between Holy Communion, fixed times of prayer each day, and personal devotions.

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:19:33 -0700 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 4643 Fr. Hayden Butler discusses the 'life of prayer,' the rhythms by which Christians encounter God and inhabit the Gospel. He then discusses the relationship between Holy Communion, fixed times of prayer each day, and personal devotions.

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No Session 9: The Duties of a Christian 9 9 Session 9: The Duties of a Christian full 3d42816f-b642-46fe-8832-7fc635904a6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1befed03 Mr. Carl Swanson discusses Christian duty as it pertains to all aspects of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit during baptism. He then explains how the Christian life does not compete with our secular and natural endeavors, revealing a holistic approach to ministry and vocation.

]]> Mr. Carl Swanson discusses Christian duty as it pertains to all aspects of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit during baptism. He then explains how the Christian life does not compete with our secular and natural endeavors, revealing a holistic approach to ministry and vocation.

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:19:15 -0700 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 4577 Mr. Carl Swanson discusses Christian duty as it pertains to all aspects of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit during baptism. He then explains how the Christian life does not compete with our secular and natural endeavors, revealing a holistic approach to ministry and vocation.

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No Session 10: Church Membership 10 10 Session 10: Church Membership full 92957d8e-9991-406b-b10a-81aebadbdba6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38026221 In this final session, Fr. Hayden Butler discusses what it means to be an active member of a parish—how our participation in the sacraments ushers us into a community in which we are formed by the Holy Spirit. He then responds to participant questions.

]]> In this final session, Fr. Hayden Butler discusses what it means to be an active member of a parish—how our participation in the sacraments ushers us into a community in which we are formed by the Holy Spirit. He then responds to participant questions.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:45:41 -0700 St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California St. Matthew's Church in Newport Beach, California 3689 In this final session, Fr. Hayden Butler discusses what it means to be an active member of a parish—how our participation in the sacraments ushers us into a community in which we are formed by the Holy Spirit. He then responds to participant questions.

]]> Christianity, church, Anglican, Anglican-Catholic, Anglican-Catholicism, Jesus, Bible, Theology, Study, Revelation, New Testament, orthodoxy No