Everyday Monks

Everyday Monks

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Real-life spirituality for everyday Christianity. everydaymonks.substack.com

APR 17

Andrew Dittman on Chant, Congregational Harmony, and the Prayer Book Life

What if one of the most practical ways to strengthen a parish—or steady a church plant—is simply this: sing the Prayer Book? In this special edition of Everyday Monks, we’re joined by our friend Andrew Dittman for a wide-ranging conversation on Anglican worship, parish music, and spiritual formation. Andrew shares how his Kyrial Project (a kyrial—a collection of sung service music and responses) grew out of a pastoral problem many churches recognize: how do you honor a Morning Prayer tradition while moving toward a fuller Prayer Book life—including weekly Eucharist—without creating fear, fatigue, or confusion? Along the way we talk a cappella Communion, chant that ordinary congregations can actually sing (in melody or harmony), and why what you prioritize early tends to “grow fast” in the life of a mission. If you care about worship that is both reverent and doable—especially for small parishes and planters—this one will feed you. Listen to Andrew’s work on his YouTube Channel. Get full access to Everyday Monks at everydaymonks.substack.com/subscribe

1h 43m
MAR 28

Enter the Story: Holy Week

Enter the Story: Holy Week Easter is coming.But first… we must walk the road. Holy Week is not something we observe from a distance—it is something we enter. From the palms of Sunday to the silence of the tomb, the Church leads us step by step through the Passion of Christ. In our latest episode of Everyday Monks, we reflect on why this week is the heart of the Christian year—and why rushing to Easter means missing the story that gives it meaning. This is more than a podcast—it’s an invitation to come and follow Christ through His Passion into Resurrection. +Listen now to prepare your heart for the passion and joy of this most holy Season. In the Rockwall area? Find Holy Week & Easter Service Times and more at stbenedictanglican.com Belong - Believe - Become. Get full access to Everyday Monks at everydaymonks.substack.com/subscribe

1h 34m
MAR 23

The Feast of the Annunciation

What if salvation begins… not with power, but with a “yes”? In our newest episode of Everyday Monks, we explore the Feast of the Annunciation in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer—the moment when heaven breaks into earth, and the Virgin Mary receives the message that changes everything. This is where the Gospel begins:not at Christmas, not at Easter—but at the announcement of grace. We reflect on: * The mystery of the Incarnation * Why this feast may be the true beginning of the Christian story * The connection between Annunciation, Cross, and Resurrection * And what Mary’s faithful “be it unto me” means for your life today From Isaiah’s promise to Gabriel’s message, from grace given to grace received—this episode is a rich, beautiful meditation on the whole Christian life. Listen now on Everyday Monks, the Parish Podcast of St. Benedict’s Anglican Church (REC) in Rockwall, Texas: Belong - Believe - Become. Get full access to Everyday Monks at everydaymonks.substack.com/subscribe

1h 15m
MAR 18

Angels: The Angel of the Lord

A six-week study on ‘Angels, Archangels, and all the Company of Heaven’ led this week by The Rev. Canon Michael D. Vinson, Rector of St. Benedict’s Anglican Church in Rockwall, TX. Belong - Believe - Become. Get full access to Everyday Monks at everydaymonks.substack.com/subscribe

1h 21m
MAR 11

Angels: In The Book of Revelation

A six-week study on ‘Angels, Archangels, and all the Company of Heaven’ led by The Rev. Marq Toombs, Church Planting Curate with St. Benedict’s Anglican Church in Rockwall, TX. Belong - Believe - Become. DOWNLOAD Revelation Scriptures. Get full access to Everyday Monks at everydaymonks.substack.com/subscribe

1h 19m
MAR 3

Angels: In the Gospel & Epistles

A six-week study on ‘Angels, Archangels, and all the Company of Heaven’ led by The Rev. Marq Toombs, Church Planting Curate with St. Benedict’s Anglican Church in Rockwall, TX. Belong - Believe - Become. Get full access to Everyday Monks at everydaymonks.substack.com/subscribe

1h 23m
FEB 26

St. Matthias, Apostle

Not every saint gets a dramatic backstory—but St. Matthias gives us a powerful word for the Church today. In this new episode of Everyday Monks, the parish podcast of St. Benedict’s Anglican Church (REC) in Rockwall, Texas, we explore the Feast of St. Matthias the Apostle and the striking contrast between Judas the traitor and Matthias the faithful servant. It’s a conversation about apostasy, restoration, faithful pastors, the ordering of the Church, and why Christians should never stop praying for their bishops, priests, and deacons. This one is rich with insight from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, Acts 1, and the sobering reminder that while false shepherds can wound the Church, Christ still preserves His Church and raises up faithful men to guide it. If you’ve ever wondered why church order matters, why the apostles replaced Judas before Pentecost, or why praying for your pastors is so vital—this episode is for you. Get full access to Everyday Monks at everydaymonks.substack.com/subscribe

1h 9m
FEB 25

Angels: In The Prophets & Psalms

A six-week study on ‘Angels, Archangels, and all the Company of Heaven’ led by The Rev. Marq Toombs, Church Planting Curate with St. Benedict’s Anglican Church in Rockwall, TX. Belong - Believe - Become. Get full access to Everyday Monks at everydaymonks.substack.com/subscribe

1h 28m

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Everyday Monks
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

68
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Clean
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© Michael D. Vinson
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