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Thoughts of a Vicar on the latest Christian news. monoingles.substack.com

  1. 3D AGO

    The Line Drawn

    Over five years of LLF, four major papers have now landed on the desks of the House of Bishops and Synod… and together they reveal a single, unmistakable trajectory. Doctrine redefined.Liturgy reinterpreted.Discipline reshaped.Law preparing the way. In this round-up I walk through all four papers – GS 1429, 1430, 1431, and 1432 – and show how they link, what they signal for February Synod, and why this isn’t just about services or prayers but about the future identity of the Church of England itself. If you’ve followed the series so far, this is the essential conclusion.If this helps you understand what’s happening, share it, comment, and subscribe for more faithful analysis as we head into Synod season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

    8 min

  2. 4D AGO

    The Line and the Light

    Five years of discussion, four new papers, and one defining question for the Church of England:Will we hold the line of truth, or follow the light of culture?In this final episode, Rev Dan brings together the full picture revealed by the new LLF Synod papers – on doctrine, marriage, discipline, and law.These documents, written by the Faith and Order Commission and the Church’s Legal Office, outline the theological and legal roadmap shaping the Church’s future.But they also expose a deeper struggle: whether authority rests in Scripture or consensus, and what faithfulness will look like in the years ahead. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

    10 min

  3. 5D AGO

    When Discipline Breaks Down

    For years, the Church of England has said its doctrine hasn’t changed.But the new FAOC paper on Discipline and Clergy Exemplarity reveals a deeper tension: can the Church relax discipline while claiming the same doctrine?In this episode, Rev Dan explores GS 1431, one of four new papers heading to General Synod this February.We’ll look at what it says about clergy conduct, what it means for faithfulness, and how it exposes the growing gap between what the Church teaches and what it tolerates. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

    9 min

  4. NOV 11

    Doctrine on the Move?

    What if doctrine could move without changing its words?In this first video of my Synod series, we look at GS Misc 1429 – The Nature of Doctrine and the Living God. This new Faith and Order Commission paper sets out a “dynamic” understanding of truth that could reshape how the Church of England defines its teaching.We’ll unpack what it says, why it matters, and what it means for the coming February 2026 General Synod debates on Living in Love and Faith. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

    11 min

  5. NOV 7

    The Church Is Shaking… But God Is Still Building

    This week felt like a microcosm of the whole Church: moments of weakness, moments of courage, moments of confusion, and moments of hope. Creation Fest faces collapse, the Bishop of Sodor and Man loses his vote, a church rave divides a community, the Makin Review exposes painful failures, and yet — right in the middle of it all — a million-brick wall of answered prayer begins rising out of the ground. Young adults are turning to faith for healing, and the Royal Mail’s new Nativity stamps remind us that the light still shines. In this episode of Rev Dan’s Round Up, I walk through the biggest Christian stories of the week from Premier Christian News, Church Times, Christian Today, Anglican Ink, and the BBC, and reflect on what it all means for believers trying to stay faithful in an age of confusion. We explore:• Why Creation Fest’s financial crisis matters for evangelism• What the Isle of Man vote reveals about cultural secularisation• The “Holy Bass” controversy and the clash between relevance and reverence• The latest from the Makin Review and the call to holiness in leadership• The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer breaking ground after 20 years• Why young adults are searching for healing, meaning, and faith• And the surprisingly powerful witness of this year’s Nativity stamps Through it all runs one message: The Church is shaking… but God is still building.If you’re trying to live as part of the faithful remnant — or what John Mark Comer calls a creative minority — this episode is for you. Watch, reflect, and stay grounded in the truth. Christ will build His Church. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

    19 min

  6. NOV 5

    After LLF: The Rebellion Grows

    After the House of Bishops ruled that standalone same-sex blessing services can’t go ahead without Synod approval, several prominent clergy have declared they’ll do it anyway. From Canon Simon Butler’s public defiance to Dr Charlie Bell’s call for open resistance and renewed Synod campaigning, the fallout from Living in Love and Faith has only deepened the Church of England’s divide. In this episode, Rev Dan unpacks the rebellion, the theology, and the heart of the crisis, showing how each side is claiming the moral high ground while the authority of Scripture and the unity of the Church hang in the balance. Because no matter what the bishops decide or the canons say, every one of us will stand before the judgement seat of Christ, and that’s what truly matters. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

    10 min

  7. OCT 31

    Bishops, Bible, and the Battle for Truth!

    This week on Rev Dan’s Round Up, the headlines tell a story of tension and truth across the Church, but also of courage, conviction, and hope. The Living in Love and Faith process has left the Church of England more divided than ever, as bishops, deans, and clergy clash over blessing same sex relationships and biblical authority. While the hierarchy wavers, thousands of ordinary believers are stepping out in faith, from churches joining the Shine Your Light prayer weekend across Britain, to evangelist Ben Jack urging the global Church not to dilute the gospel at the World Evangelical Alliance Assembly. At the same time, persecuted Christians in Nigeria continue to rebuild their churches brick by brick, showing the world that the gospel is fireproof. In Finland, MP Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola face their nation’s Supreme Court for quoting Scripture, a case that will decide whether biblical truth can still be spoken in Europe without fear. And even as truth stands trial, the Word of God keeps running free, with Wycliffe Bible Translators celebrating Scripture now available in over 4,000 languages worldwide. Through it all, one message stands clear. The Church may be shaking, but the Kingdom is not. Christ is still building His Church in the courtroom, in the refugee camp, in the streets, and in the heart that refuses to give up on truth. Engage with me - https://lm.fm/mylinks Support me: Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/monoingles Substack- https://lm.fm/substack Email: revdan@btrministries.org Articles: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/31-october/news/uk/anger-voiced-over-house-of-bishops-living-in-love-and-faith-decision https://www.christiantoday.com/news/churches-to-hold-72-hour-prayer-vigils-at-halloween https://www.christiantoday.com/news/go-out-to-the-world-but-dont-dilute-the-gospel-says-evangelist https://www.christiantoday.com/news/where-is-the-church-religious-freedom-advocate-decries-churchs-silence-amid-global-persecution-crisis https://www.christiantoday.com/news/finlands-top-court-to-hear-free-speech-case-over-bible-based-comments https://www.christiantoday.com/news/bible-translation-accelerates-as-millions-receive-scripture-in-their-own-language?utm_source=chatgpt.com Disclaimer: The views expressed on this channel are my own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Church of England or any other organisation. My commentary is based solely on publicly available news articles, statements and blogs - I do not conduct independent investigations into the stories discussed. As such, my analysis is limited to the information presented in those articles and should not be taken as a definitive account of events. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources for a fuller understanding. This content is for discussion, reflection, and entertainment purposes only. Content shared is not definitive theology or professional advice. Please engage critically and prayerfully. I encourage respectful dialogue and constructive discussion — offensive or inappropriate comments may be moderated. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

    25 min

  8. OCT 24

    King Charles Prays with the Pope

    A historic moment saw King Charles III pray publicly with the Pope for the first time in modern history, raising big questions about unity, truth and the future of the Church of England. Meanwhile, the ACNA faces a leadership crisis, UK churches warn of building closures, pressure mounts to remove Christian worship in schools, anti-Christian hostility rises across Europe, and yet – signs of a quiet revival are beginning. In this week’s Round Up, we look beyond the headlines to see what God may be doing in the shaking, and how the faithful remnant can stand firm with grace, truth and courage. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min
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Thoughts of a Vicar on the latest Christian news. monoingles.substack.com

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    Rev Dan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
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