All Episodes
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Session 1: The Creeds of the Church
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 experie...
Session 2: The Moral Law
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 so...
Session 3: The Sacraments
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 Ne...
Session 4: Symbols of the Church
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 t...
Session 5: Liturgy of the Word
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 i...
Session 6: Liturgy of the Eucharist
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 disc...
Session 7: The Church Calendar
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 st...
Session 8: The Life of Prayer
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...
Session 9: The Duties of a Christian
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 lif...
Session 10: Church Membership
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 ...