Always Forward Podcast Dan Alger

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.

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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 enriching for the everyday believer. The conversation emphasizes the prayer book’s role in helping Christians navigate their faith with grace and understanding, highlighting its practical applications and the comfort it offers in daily Christian living.

Make sure you check out Julie Lane-Gay's book, The Riches of Your Grace (IVP, 2024).
Living in the Book of Common Prayer

In this episode, Canon Dan Alger discuss the significant role of writing in church planting with Alastair Sterne, an experienced church planter and author based in British Columbia, Canada. Alastair shares his journey from becoming a Christian to founding his own church, emphasizing how writing—from newsletters to blogs and books—has been integral to building community and facilitating spiritual growth. The conversation also covers practical tips for improving writing skills and the impact of writing on personal and theological development.

In this episode, our very own Janie Williams hosts a conversation with Vandi Melton and Kirstin Magnuson. Delving into the intricacies of planting a church alongside one's spouse, they candidly explore both the joys and trials encountered along the way. They offer valuable insights and practical wisdom applicable to anyone, whether directly involved in church planting or not.

In this episode, Canon Dan Alger and Brandon Walsh delve into the significance of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurialism in church planting. They discuss the importance of equipping individuals for vocational ministry, the benefits of sacramental theology, embracing the risk of failure, as well as confronting fears associated with launching new initiatives. It’s a great conversation that we know you’ll find helpful!

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In this episode, Canon Dan Alger hosts a helpful conversation with Bishop Dan Gifford of the Anglican Network in Canada. They talk about the role and purpose of bishops, the benefits of episcopal governance for church planting, as well as how bishops can advocate for church planting.

Just a reminder: This season of our podcast is brought to you by the generous support of our friends at Trinity School for Ministry, the Anglican seminary in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. They share our dedication to form Christian leaders for mission and we're grateful to partner with them. You can learn more about their programs at www.tsm.edu.