In All Our Doings

What is required of you when you come to be baptized?

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What is required of you when you come to be baptized?

To which the answer is given

Two things are required: repentance, in which I turn away from sin; and faith, in which I turn to Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord and trust the promises that God makes to me in this sacrament.

(Psalm 51:3–6, 13–17; Mark 1:14–15; Acts 2:37–38)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Acts chapter 2 beginning at verse 36

Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” 40 And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” 41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvellous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Go before us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favour, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name, and finally, through your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

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Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Catechism questions are taken from To be a Christian by Packer etc, Copyright © 2020 Used by permission of Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, www.crossway.org

What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and apart from your grace, there is no health in us. O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What is the inward and spiritual grace given in Baptism?

To which the answer is given

The inward and spiritual grace is death to sin and new birth to righteousness, through union with Christ in his death and resurrection. I am born a sinner by nature, separated from God. But in Baptism, through faith in Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, I am made a member of Christ’s Body and adopted as God’s child and heir.

(Psalm 51:1–2, 7–10; Ezekiel 36:25–26; John 3:3–5; Romans 6:1–11; Colossians 2:9–14)

Therefore we turn to Romans chapter 6 beginning at verse 1

What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

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Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism?

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism?

To which the answer is given:

The outward and visible sign is water, in which candidates are baptized “in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

(Book of Common Prayer 2019; see also Genesis 9:8–17; Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Peter 3:18–22)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from 1 Peter chapter 3 beginning at verse 18

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, 20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Final Words

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel?

To which the answer is given

They were not ordained by Christ as necessary to salvation, but arose from the practices of the apostles and the Early Church, or were blessed by God in Scripture. God clearly uses them as means of grace.

(Articles of Religion, 25)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the fifth chapter of James beginning at verse 13

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

O God, without whose beauty and goodness our souls are unfed, without whose truth our reason withers: Consecrate our lives to your will, giving us such purity of heart, such depth of faith, and such steadfastness of purpose, that in time we may come to think your own thoughts after you; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Final Words

Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip us with everything good that we may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Are there other sacraments?

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Are there other sacraments?

To which the answer is given

Other rites and institutions commonly called sacraments include confirmation (2 Timothy 1:6–7; Hebrews 6:1–2), ordination (Numbers 8:9–14; 27:18–23; 1 Timothy 4:14), marriage (Genesis 2:18–24; Matthew 19:4–6; John 2:1–11), absolution (John 20:21–23; Acts 2:37 41), and the anointing of the sick (James 5:14). These are sometimes called “sacraments of the Church.”

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Hebrews chapter 6 beginning at verse 1

Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of instruction about washings,[a] the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What sacraments were ordained by Christ?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What sacraments were ordained by Christ?

To which the answer is given

The two sacraments ordained by Christ that are “generally necessary to salvation” (1662 Catechism) are Baptism and Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper or the Holy Eucharist). These are sometimes called “sacraments of the Gospel.”

(Articles of Religion, 25; see also Matthew 28:19–20; Luke 22:14–20; John 6:52–58; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; 2 Corinthians 1:21–22)

Accordingly, our bible readings are from Matthew chapter 28 beginning at verse 19, followed by Luke chapter 22 beginning at verse 14

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

And from Luke

And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How should you receive the sacraments?

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How should you receive the sacraments?

To which the answer is given

I should receive the sacraments by faith in Christ, with repentance and thanksgiving. Faith in Christ is necessary to receive the grace of the sacraments, and obedience to Christ is necessary for the benefits of the sacraments to bear fruit in my life.

(Mark 16:16; John 6:52–58; Acts 2:38–47; 1 Co rin thi ans 11:27–32; 1662 Catechism; Articles of Religion, 28)

Therefore we turn to 1 Corinthians chapter 11 beginning at verse 23

For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for[f] you. Do this in remembrance of me.”[g] 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died.[h] 31 But if we judged[i] ourselves truly, we would not be judged. 32 But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined[j] so that we may not be condemned along with the world.

33 So then, my brothers,[k] when you come together to eat, wait for[l] one another— 34 if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home—so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things I will give directions when I come.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What is a sacrament?

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

What is a sacrament?

To which the answer is given:

A sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace. God gives us the sign as a means by which we receive that grace and as a tangible assurance that we do in fact receive it.

(Genesis 17:1 21; John 6:53–58; Romans 2:25–29; 1 Corinthians 10:16; 1662 Catechism)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Romans chapter 2 beginning at verse 25

For circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision. 26 So, if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision? 27 Then he who is physically uncircumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who have the written code and circumcision but break the law. 28 For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. 29 But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How should you live in light of this promise of unending life?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

To explore what else Anglican Futures has to offer please visit www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How should you live in light of this promise of unending life?

To which the answer is given

I should live in joyful expectation of the fullness of my trans formation, soul and body, into the likeness of Christ. In the midst of suffering or in the face of hostility and persecution, I am sustained by the hope of a new heaven and earth, freed from Satan, evil, suffering, and death. (Psalm 21:1–7; John 14:1–7; Romans 13:11–14; 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:11; Philippians 3:7–21; 1 Peter 1:3–9; 5:6–11)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the fourteenth chapter of John beginning at verse 1

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?[3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also.[ From now on you do know him and have seen him.”

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Are there other sacraments?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Are there other sacraments?

To which the answer is given

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Hebrews chapter 6 beginning at verse 1

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What do you know about the unending resurrected life of believers?

To which the answer is given

I know that it will be an eternal life of joyful fellowship with our triune God, together with all his saints and angels, singing his praises and serving him in the renewed creation. (John 17:20–24; Revelation 7:9–17; 21:1–4; 21:22–22:5)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Revelation chapter 21 beginning at verse 1

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body?

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How should you live as you await the resurrection of your body?

To which the answer is given

Because I put my hope in God’s resurrection of my body, I should honour and care for it. I should refrain from any violence, disrespect, or sin that would harm, demean, or violate either my body or the bodies of others.

(Psalm 35:9–10; Matthew 25:35–45; Romans 6:5–14; 1 Corinthians 6:9–20; 1 John 3:1–3)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from 1 John chapter 2 beginning at verse 28

And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. 29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. 3 And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Eternal Father, at the baptism of Jesus you revealed him to be your Son, and your Holy Spirit descended upon him like a dove: Grant that we, who are born again by water and the Spirit, may be faithful as your adopted children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers?

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What do you know about the resurrected bodies of believers?

To which the answer is given

They will be fully renewed and glorified in the image of Christ, perfected after the manner of his own resurrected and ascended body.

(Job 19:25–27; John 11:23–27; 1 Corinthians 15:35–58; Philippians 3:20–21)

Therefore we turn to 1 Corinthians chapter 15 beginning at verse 35

But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” 36 You foolish person! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. 37 And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 38 But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. 39 For not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. 40 There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is of one kind, and the glory of the earthly is of another. 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory.

42 So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What is the resurrection of the body

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

What is the resurrection of the body?

To which the answer is given:

When the risen Lord Jesus returns to judge the earth, he will raise all the dead to bodily life. The wicked will then receive eternal condemnation, and the righteous eternal life in the glory of God.

(Psalm 16; Ezekiel 37:1–14; Daniel 12:1–3; Matthew 25:31–34, 41, 46; John 5:25–29; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17; Revelation 20:11–15)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 beginning at verse 13

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. 15 For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord,[d] that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why will you die?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why will you die?

To which the answer is given

Because sin and death now corrupt this world, my body will degenerate and die. But, by the will of God, my soul will be with the Lord, and I will rise bodily from death when Jesus Christ returns to judge the living and the dead.

(Genesis 2:15–17; 3:22–24; Psalm 82:7; Ecclesiastes 2:16; John 6:35–40; Romans 5:12–14; 1 Corinthians 15:13–28)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the fifth chapter of Romans beginning at verse 12

Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— 13 for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law.4 Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sinning was not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does Holy Scripture tell you about your body?

To which the answer is given

Holy Scripture tells me that my body, though tainted by sin, was created good, bearing the image of God and endowed with great dignity. Therefore, from the moment of conception to natural death, every human body and every human life should be cared for, protected, and loved.

(Genesis 1:26–28; Psalm 139:7–18; Matthew 11:2–5; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; James 3:8–10)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Genesis chapter 1 beginning at verse 26

Then God said, “Let us make man[h] in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

27 So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.

28 And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Does God give grace only to Christians?

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Does God give grace only to Christians?

To which the answer is given

No. God’s common grace can be seen in his provision for all people. “He makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). How ever, he shows his saving grace by granting salvation to those who place their faith in Christ. (Psalms 65:5–13; 145:8–9; Acts 14:15–17; Romans 5:1–11)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Psalm 65 beginning at verse 5

By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness,
    O God of our salvation,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
    and of the farthest seas;
6 the one who by his strength established the mountains,
    being girded with might;
7 who stills the roaring of the seas,
    the roaring of their waves,
    the tumult of the peoples,
8 so that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs.
You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy.

9 You visit the earth and water it;[b]
    you greatly enrich it;
the river of God is full of water;
    you provide their grain,
    for so you have prepared it.
10 You water its furrows abundantly,
    settling its ridges,
softening it with showers,
    and blessing its growth.
11 You crown the year with your bounty;
    your wagon tracks overflow with abundance.
12 The pastures of the wilderness overflow,
    the hills gird themselves with joy,
13 the meadows clothe themselves with flocks,
    the valleys deck themselves with grain,
    they shout and sing together for joy.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Is God’s grace only for your religious or spiritual life?

To which the answer is given

No. God wants to redeem every aspect of my life, and his grace in Christ is at work in all of it.

(Psalm 40; Isaiah 1:13–20; Matthew 6:25–33; Titus 2:11–14)

Therefore we turn to Matthew chapter 6 beginning at verse 25

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?[g] 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Can you earn God’s grace?

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

Can you earn God’s grace?

To which the answer is given:

No. God gives his grace freely and enables me to receive it. Everything I do for God should be in response to his love and grace made known in Christ, for “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us,” and “we love because he first loved us.”

(Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:19; see also Exodus 34:5–10; Psalm 23; John 10:7–18; Ephesians 2:1–10; 2 Timothy 1:8–10)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from 2 Timothy chapter 1 beginning at verse 8

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

For what purpose does God give you grace?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

To explore what else Anglican Futures has to offer please visit www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

For what purpose does God give you grace?

To which the answer is given

God gives me grace in Christ for the forgiveness of my sins, redemption from sin’s power, healing of sin’s effects, and growth in holiness, to my final transformation into the likeness of Christ.

(Psalms 25:6–12; 119:29–32; Jonah 3; Matthew 9:1–8; Romans 6:1–11; 2 Corinthians 3:16–18; Titus 3:4–7)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the third chapter of Titus beginning at verse 1

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What is grace?

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

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TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What is grace?

To which the answer is given

Grace is God’s undeserved gift of his love, mercy, and help, which he freely offers to us who, because of our sin, deserve only condemnation.

(Genesis 50:15–21; Psalm 106; Joel 2:12–13; Luke 7:36–50; Romans 5:15–21; Ephesians 2:4–9; Hebrews 4:14–16)

So, our bible reading is from Genesis chapter 50 beginning at verse 15

When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16 So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17 ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people[b] should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How should you respond to God’s forgiveness?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How should you respond to God’s forgiveness?

To which the answer is given

Trusting in God’s continual forgiveness, I should live in continual thanks, praise, and obedience to him; and as I have been loved and forgiven by God, so I should love and forgive those who sin against me.

(Psalm 51:7–17; Isaiah 44:21–23; Matthew 6:12; 18:21–35; Ephesians 4:32)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Psalm 51 beginning at verse 7

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
    wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Let me hear joy and gladness;
    let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
9 Hide your face from my sins,
    and blot out all my iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,
    and renew a right[b] spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from your presence,
    and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
    and uphold me with a willing spirit.

13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
    and sinners will return to you.
14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
    O God of my salvation,
    and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
15 O Lord, open my lips,
    and my mouth will declare your praise.
16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
    you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
    a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, kindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How does God forgive your sins?

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How does God forgive your sins?

To which the answer is given

By virtue of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, in which I put my trust, God sets aside my sins, accepts me, and adopts me as his child and heir in Jesus Christ. Loving me as his child, he forgives my sins whenever I turn to him in repentance and faith.

(Leviticus 26:40–45; Psalm 78:35–39; Matthew 26:27–28; Luke 15:11–32; 2 Corinthians 5:16–21; Galatians 4:1–7)

Therefore we turn to Galatians chapter 4 beginning at verse 1

I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. 3 In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How does God respond to human sin?

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

How does God respond to human sin?

To which the answer is given:

All sin is opposed to the righteousness of God and is therefore subject to God’s holy condemnation; yet God in his mercy offers me forgiveness and salvation from sin through his Son, Jesus Christ, the only Saviour.

(Psalm 130; Isaiah 1:2–4; Micah 7:18–19; John 3:17–21; Romans 1:18–2:4; 3:24–26; 5:6–10)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from John 3 beginning at verse 16

“For God so loved the world,[i] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What are sins?

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

To explore what else Anglican Futures has to offer please visit www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What are sins?

To which the answer is given

Sins are intentions, acts, or failures to act that arise out of my corrupted human nature and fall short of conformity to God’s revealed will.

(Psalm 53; Isaiah 59:1–15; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:23; James 4:17; 1 John 3:4–10)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the fifty-ninth chapter of Isaiah beginning at verse 1

Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save,
    or his ear dull, that it cannot hear;
2 but your iniquities have made a separation
    between you and your God,
and your sins have hidden his face from you
    so that he does not hear.
3 For your hands are defiled with blood
    and your fingers with iniquity;
your lips have spoken lies;
    your tongue mutters wickedness.
4 No one enters suit justly;
    no one goes to law honestly;
they rely on empty pleas, they speak lies,
    they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity.
5 They hatch adders' eggs;
    they weave the spider's web;
he who eats their eggs dies,
    and from one that is crushed a viper is hatched.
6 Their webs will not serve as clothing;
    men will not cover themselves with what they make.
Their works are works of iniquity,
    and deeds of violence are in their hands.
7 Their feet run to evil,
    and they are swift to shed innocent blood;
their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity;
    desolation and destruction are in their highways.
8 The way of peace they do not know,
    and there is no justice in their paths;
they have made their roads crooked;
    no one who treads on them knows peace.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship?

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

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TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How are the Church on earth and the Church in heaven joined in worship?

To which the answer is given

Through union with Christ, as celebrated in the sacrament of Holy Communion, the Church on earth participates with the Church in heaven in the eternal worship of God.

(Exodus 24:9–11; Psalm 148; 1 Corinthians 10:16–17; Hebrews 12:18–29; Revelation 19:1–9)

So, our bible reading is from Hebrews chapter 12 beginning at verse 18

For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. 20 For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.” 21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.” 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23 and to the assembly[a] of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why is the Church called “holy”?

To which the answer is given

The Church is holy because the Holy Spirit dwells in it and sanctifies its members, setting them apart to God in Christ and calling them to moral and spiritual holiness of life.

(Exodus 19:3–6; Leviticus 19:1–2; 20:22–26; Psalm 15; John 17:17–19; Acts 26:16–18; 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; Colossians 3:12–15)

Therefore we turn to Colossians chapter 3 beginning at verse 12

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How do you participate in the communion of the saints?

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How do you participate in the communion of the saints?

To which the answer is given

I live as a member of the communion of saints through faith in Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit by gathering to worship God with my fellow Christians, by praying for and encouraging one another, and by coming to one another’s aid in times of trouble, sickness, or grief.

(Psalm 133; Acts 2:42–47; Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:11–18; Hebrews 10:24–25; James 5:13–20

So our bible reading is from Hebrews chapter 10 beginning at verse 19

Therefore, brothers,[c] since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and as we are sorely hindered by our sins from running the race that is set before us, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What is the “communion of the saints"?

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What is the “communion of the saints”?

To which the answer is given

The communion of the saints is the fellowship of all those, in heaven and on earth, who are united in Christ as one Body, through one Spirit, in Holy Baptism.

(Psalm 149; Ephesians 2:13–22; Hebrews 12:1–3)

Therefore we turn to Hebrews chapter 12 beginning at verse 1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How does God respond to human sin

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

What does the word “communion” mean?

To which the answer is given:

“Communion” means being “one with” someone in union and unity. For Christians, it refers to the unity of the three Persons within the one Being of God, to our union with God through our union with Christ, and to our unity with one another in Christ. (Psalm 85; Ezekiel 37:24–28; John 17:20–26; 2 Co rin thi ans 13:11–14; 1 John 1:1–3)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from 1 John chapter 1 beginning at verse 1

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

To explore what else Anglican Futures has to offer please visit www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Who are the saints?

To which the answer is given

The saints are all those in heaven and on earth who place their faith in Jesus Christ, who are set apart, holy to God in Christ, and transformed by his grace.

(Leviticus 19:1–2; Deuteronomy 7:6; Psalm 16:1–3; 1 Peter 2:4–10; Revelation 7:9–17)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to Revelation chapter 7 beginning at verse 9

After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11 And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

13 Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” 14 I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

15 “Therefore they are before the throne of God,
    and serve him day and night in his temple;
    and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.
16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
    the sun shall not strike them,
    nor any scorching heat.
17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
    and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

To which the answer is given

The Nicene Creed expands upon the Apostles’ Creed to list four characteristics of the Church: it is “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.”

(see Articles of Religion, 8)

Therefore, we turn to Ephesians chapter 2 beginning at verse 18

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why is the Church called “holy”?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why is the Church called “apostolic”?

To which the answer is given

An apostle is one who is sent. The Church is called “apostolic” because it holds the faith of the first apostles sent by Christ. In continuity with them, the Church is likewise sent by Christ to proclaim the Gospel and to make disciples throughout the whole world.

(Matthew 10:1–4, 40–42; 28:18–20; Acts 2:42; 13:1–4; Ephesians 2:19–21)

So our bible reading is from Acts chapter 13 beginning at verse 1

Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger,[a] Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John to assist them.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why is the Church called “holy”?

To which the answer is given

The Church is holy because the Holy Spirit dwells in it and sanctifies its members, setting them apart to God in Christ and calling them to moral and spiritual holiness of life.

(Exodus 19:3–6; Leviticus 19:1–2; 20:22–26; Psalm 15; John 17:17–19; Acts 26:16–18; 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; Colossians 3:12–15)

Therefore we turn to Colossians chapter 3 beginning at verse 12

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why is the Church called “catholic”?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why is the Church called “catholic”?

To which the answer is given

The Church is called “catholic” (“according to the whole”) because it keeps the whole faith it has received from the Lord, in continuity with the whole Church, in all times and places. (Micah 4:1–4; Acts 2:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:1–8; 2 Timothy 1:13–14; Jude 3; Revelation 5:9–10)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from 1 Corinthians chapter 15 beginning at verse 1

Now I would remind you, brothers,[a] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.

3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why is the Church called “holy”?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why is the Church called “holy”?

To which the answer is given

The Church is holy because the Holy Spirit dwells in it and sanctifies its members, setting them apart to God in Christ and calling them to moral and spiritual holiness of life.

(Exodus 19:3–6; Leviticus 19:1–2; 20:22–26; Psalm 15; John 17:17–19; Acts 26:16–18; 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; Colossians 3:12–15)

Therefore we turn to Colossians chapter 3 beginning at verse 12

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does the word “communion” mean?

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

What does the word “communion” mean?

To which the answer is given:

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from 1 John chapter 1 beginning at verse 1

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

In what sense is the Church “one”?

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

In what sense is the Church “one”?

To which the answer is given:

The Church is one because all its members form the one Body of Christ, having “one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all” (Ephesians 4:5–6). The Church is called to embody this unity in all relationships between believers.

(Psalm 133; John 17:11, 20–23; Ephesians 2:11–22; 4:2–6)

And so our Bible Reading is taken from Ephesians chapter 4 beginning at verse 1

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

To which the answer is given

The Nicene Creed expands upon the Apostles’ Creed to list four characteristics of the Church: it is “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.”

(see Articles of Religion, 8)

Therefore, we turn to Ephesians chapter 2 beginning at verse 18

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What are the “marks” or characteristics of the Church?

To which the answer is given

The Nicene Creed expands upon the Apostles’ Creed to list four characteristics of the Church: it is “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.”

(see Articles of Religion, 8)

Therefore, we turn to Ephesians chapter 2 beginning at verse 18

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why is the Church called the Body of Christ?

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:38:55 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why is the Church called the Body of Christ?

To which the answer is given

The Church is called the Body of Christ because all who belong to the Church are united to Christ as their Head and source of life, and are united to one another in Christ for mutual love and service to him.

(Romans 12:4–5; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 1:22–23; 5:25–30)

And so our bible reading is from 1 Corinthians chapter 12 beginning at verse 12

For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, yet one body.

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

Today we consider the wonder of the Church.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How does Holy Scripture teach you to view the Church?

To which the answer is given

Holy Scripture teaches me to view the Church as God’s family, as the Body and bride of Christ, and as the temple where God in Christ dwells by his Spirit.

(Isaiah 54:5–8; Hosea 2:16–20; Matthew 12:46–50; 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1; Revelation 5:9–10; 19:6–10)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Revelation chapter 5 beginning at verse 8

And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying,

“Worthy are you to take the scroll
    and to open its seals,
for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God
    from every tribe and language and people and nation,
10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God,
    and they shall reign on the earth.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and the comfort of your holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What is the Church?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000

In All Our Doings is a daily prayer podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures. Today's episode considers the glorious nature of the Church of God.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What is the Church?

To which the answer is given

The Church is the whole community of faithful Christians in heaven and on earth, called and formed by God into one people. The Church on earth gathers to worship God in Word and Sacrament, to serve God and neighbour, and to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

(Exodus 19:4–6; Psalm 22:22–23; Matthew 28:19–20; Ephesians 2:11–22; 1 Peter 2:4–10; Articles of Religion, 19)

Therefore we turn to 1 Peter chapter 2 beginning at verse 4

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in Scripture:

“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone,
a cornerstone chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

7 So the honour is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe,

“The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone,”[a]

8 and

“A stone of stumbling,
and a rock of offense.”

They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

Today we explore how the Spirit equips believers for worship, service, and mission.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

Why does the Holy Spirit give such gifts?

To which the answer is given:

The Holy Spirit equips and empowers believers with gifts for service in the worship of Jesus Christ, for the building up of his Church, and for witness and mission to the world.

(Exodus 31:1–11; Luke 9:1–6; 1 Corinthians 12:12–26; Ephesians 4:12–16)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from 1 Corinthians chapter 12 beginning at verse 1

Now concerning[a] spiritual gifts,[b] brothers,[c] I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit.

4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

To explore what else Anglican Futures has to offer please visit www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

To which the answer is given

Among the many gifts of the Holy Spirit named in the New Testament are faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, other languages (“tongues”), the interpretation of other languages, and words of wisdom and knowledge. The Spirit dis tributes gifts to individuals as he wills for the sake of the Body of Christ. Other gifts in the New Testament include administration, service, encouragement, evangelism, teaching, giving, leadership, and mercy. Jesus promises that the Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask.

(Luke 11:13; Romans 12:3–8; 1 Corinthians 12:7–31; Ephesians 4:7–11; 1 Peter 4:10–11)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the twelfth chapter of Romans beginning at verse 3 where we find these comforting words

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members,[e] and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads,[f] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness..

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

To which the answer is given

The fruit of the Holy Spirit is the very character of Jesus developing in us through the work of the Holy Spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentle ness, self-control.”

(Galatians 5:22–25; see also Matthew 7:15–20; 12:33–35)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Galatians chapter 5 beginning at verse 22

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How do you receive the Holy Spirit?

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How do you receive the Holy Spirit?

To which the answer is given

Scriptures teach that, by repenting and being baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ, I am forgiven my sins and I receive the Holy Spirit, who gives me new birth in Christ and frees me from the power of sin.

(Luke 11:11–13; John 3:1–7; Acts 2:38; 8:14–17; 19:1–6; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11; 12:13; 2 Timothy 1:6–7)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Acts chapter 19 beginning at verse 1

And it happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland[a] country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. 2 And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John's baptism.” 4 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in[b] the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying. 7 There were about twelve men in all.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ?

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Join ‘‘In All Our Doings’’ for a simple time of prayer and reflection - just confession, catechism, creed and collect. This episode reflects on how the Holy Spirit strengthens believers, bearing witness to our adoption as God’s children and helping us in weakness.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ?

To which the answer is given

The Holy Spirit bears witness that I am a child of God, stirs my heart continually to worship and to pray, and inspires me to holiness and good works in Christ.

(Job 27:2–4; Matthew 10:19–20; John 14:12; 16:12–15; Acts 6:10; 13:2; Romans 8:15–17, 26–27)

Therefore we turn to Ephesians chapter 1 beginning at verse 15 and continuing at verse 26

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him…

26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because[g] the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

Today we reflect on the guidance, forgiveness, and the life-giving work of the Spirit.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

What are the particular ministries of the Holy Spirit?

To which the answer is given:

The Holy Spirit imparts life to every living thing in creation, reveals God’s Word to his people, and calls sinners to a new life of faith in the saving and life-giving work of Jesus. The Holy Spirit unites Christians to Jesus, indwelling them, convicting them of sin, giving them spiritual gifts, and bearing spiritual fruit in their lives.

(1 Samuel 16:13; Psalm 143:7–12; Isaiah 11:2; Joel 2:28–29; John 15:26; 16:7–11; Acts 4:5–31)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Psalm 143 beginning at verse 7

Answer me quickly, O Lord!
    My spirit fails!
Hide not your face from me,
    lest I be like those who go down to the pit.
8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
    for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
    for to you I lift up my soul.

9 Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord!
    I have fled to you for refuge.[a]
10 Teach me to do your will,
    for you are my God!
Let your good Spirit lead me
    on level ground!

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

To explore what else Anglican Futures has to offer please visit www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Should you be afraid of God’s judgment?

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What principal names does the New Testament give to the Holy Spirit?

To which the answer is given

Jesus names the Holy Spirit “Paraclete” (“the one alongside”), which signifies Comforter, Guide, Counsellor, Advocate, and Helper. Other descriptions for the Holy Spirit are “Spirit of God,” “Spirit of your Father,” “Spirit of Christ,” and “Spirit of truth.”

(Matthew 10:20; John 14:16–17, 26; Acts 16:7; Romans 8:9)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to John chapter 14 beginning at verse 25

“These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Who Is the Holy Spirit?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

Today we reflect on the Holy Spirit, our Helper who convicts, guides, and glorifies Christ.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Who is the Holy Spirit?

To which the answer is given

God the Holy Spirit is the third Person in the one Being of the Holy Trinity, coequal and coeternal with God the Father and God the Son, and equally worthy of our honour and worship.

(Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30; Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

So, our bible reading is from John chapter 16 beginning at verse 6

But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; 11 concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How does the Church exercise its authority to judge?

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

Today we reflect on the idea that the purpose of church discipline is to bring repentance and restoration.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How does the Church exercise its authority to judge?

To which the answer is given

The authority Christ gave to his Church to judge is most often exercised by declaring God’s forgiveness in absolution. However, a priest, acting under the authority of the bishop, may suspend a person from receiving Communion because of scandalous and unrepented sin, in order to draw them to repentance and restoration.

(Psalm 32; Matthew 16:19; 18:15–17; John 20:21–23; 1 Corinthians 5:1–13)

So our bible reading is from 1 Corinthians chapter 5 beginning at verse 5

I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— 10 not at all meaning the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. 11 But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one. 12 For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church[b] whom you are to judge? 13 God judges[c] those outside. “Purge the evil person from among you.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How do you rightly live in the fear of God?

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Join this episode of In All Our Doings for a short, daily Anglican service featuring confession, a catechism question on living in the fear of God, a reading from Psalm 119, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and heartfelt collects.

Listen for practical guidance on examining conscience, Scripture-based encouragement, and prayers to strengthen your walk with God.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How do you rightly live in the fear of God?

To which the answer is given

With the help of the Holy Spirit, I examine my conscience according to the Word of God. Particularly useful are the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount, as well as the godly counsel of fellow Christians and the moral teaching of the Church.

(Exodus 20:1–17; Psalm 139:23–24; Matthew 5–7; 1 Corinthians 4:1–5)

Therefore we turn to Psalm 119 beginning at verse 25

My soul clings to the dust;
    give me life according to your word!
26 When I told of my ways, you answered me;
    teach me your statutes!
27 Make me understand the way of your precepts,
    and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
28 My soul melts away for sorrow;
    strengthen me according to your word!
29 Put false ways far from me
    and graciously teach me your law!
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
    I set your rules before me.
31 I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;
    let me not be put to shame!
32 I will run in the way of your commandments
    when you enlarge my heart!

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God?

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

What does Scripture mean when it tells you to fear God?

To which the answer is given:

It means that I should live mindful of his presence, walking in humility as his creature, resisting sin, obeying his commandments, and reverencing him for his holiness, majesty, and power.

(Exodus 20:18–20; Psalm 25:12–14; Proverbs 9:10; Acts 5:1–11; 1 Peter 1:13–21; Revelation 14:6–7)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Proverbs chapter 3 beginning at verse 5

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes;
    fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your flesh
    and refreshment to your bones.

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Should you be afraid of God’s judgment?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

Today's episode affirms that believers need not fear judgment because Christ intercedes for us.

To explore what else Anglican Futures has to offer please visit www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Should you be afraid of God’s judgment?

To which the answer is given

The unrepentant should fear God’s judgment, for “the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness” (Romans 1:18). But if I am in Christ, I need not fear God’s judgment, for my Judge is my Savior, Jesus Christ, who loves me, died for my sins, and intercedes for me.

(Psalm 130; Proverbs 28:13–14; John 5:24–30; Romans 8:1, 31–34)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to eighth chapter of Romans beginning at verse 31

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be[i] against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How should you understand Jesus' future judgment?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

Today we consider the reality of judgement.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How should you understand Jesus’ future judgment?

To which the answer is given

All people, whether living or dead, will be judged by Jesus Christ. Those apart from Christ will receive eternal rejection and punishment in hell, while those who are in Christ will receive eternal blessing and welcome into the fullness of life with God. (Psalm 50:1–6; Matthew 25:31–46; Romans 2:16; 2 Corinthians 5:10)

So, our bible reading is from Matthew chapter 25 beginning at verse 31

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Daily Anglican devotion featuring a confession of sin, the Apostles' Creed, and the Lord's Prayer.

A catechism question explains how to live in anticipation of Jesus' return, followed by Titus 2:11–14 urging believers to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in hope.

Short collects close the episode with encouragement to live faithfully and share the gospel. Subscribe for more daily readings and reflections.

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How should you live in anticipation of Jesus’ return?

To which the answer is given

I should anticipate with joy the return of Jesus my Savior and be ready to stand before him. His promise to return encourages me to be filled with the Holy Spirit, to live a holy life, and to share the hope of new life in Christ with others.

(Deuteronomy 30:1–10; Matthew 25:13–30; 1 Thessalonians 5:4–11; Titus 2:11–14)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Titus chapter 2 beginning at verse 11

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Can we know when Jesus will return?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:54:56 +0000

This episode of In All Our Doings encourages listeners to live as children of the light, remaining sober, hopeful, and ready for Christ's unexpected return.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Can we know when Jesus will return?

To which the answer is given

No. We cannot know when Jesus will return. Jesus patiently waits for many to repent and trust in him for new life; then he will return unexpectedly, which could be at any moment.

(Matthew 24:36–44; 1 Thessalonians 5:1–3)

Therefore we turn to 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 beginning at verse 1

Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers,[a] you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. 5 For you are all children[b] of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. 6 So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”?

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:28:15 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

In this episode we reflect on God's forgiveness and the hope of renewed creation, as we anticipate the coming of Christ and the life of the world to come.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

What does the Creed mean when it says, “He will come again”?

To which the answer is given:

Jesus promised that he would return (Luke 21:27–28). His coming in victory with great glory and power will be seen by all people and will bring this age to an end. The present world order will pass away, and God will usher in a fully renewed creation to stand forever. All the saints will be together with God at that time.

(Proverbs 30:4; Daniel 7:13–14; Luke 21:27–28; Acts 1:10–11; 1 Thes salonians 4:13–18; 2 Peter 3:3–13; Revelation 21:1–4)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Revelation chapter 21 beginning at verse 1
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

Today's episode helps you focus on Jesus' heavenly ministry and the promise of the Holy Spirit.

To explore what else Anglican Futures has to offer please visit www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does Jesus’ heavenly ministry mean for your life today?

To which the answer is given

I can rely on Jesus always to be present with me by the Holy Spirit as he promised, and I should always look to him for help as I seek to serve him.

(Joshua 1:9; Psalm 3; Matthew 28:20; John 14:15–20)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to John chapter 14 beginning at verse 15

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper,[f] to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be[g] in you.

18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:25:25 +0000

This episode invites listeners to approach God boldly, receive forgiveness, and be encouraged in daily devotion.

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does Jesus do for you as he sits at the Father’s right hand?

To which the answer is given

Because Jesus intercedes for us as our great high priest, I may now boldly approach the Father and offer my confessions, praises, thanksgivings, and requests to him. (Exodus 33:7–17; Psalm 80; Hebrews 4:14–16; 7:24–8:2)

So our bible reading is from Hebrews chapter 7 beginning at verse 23

The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, 24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost[b] those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 27 He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself. 28 For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people, that bringing forth in abundance the fruit of good works, they may be abundantly rewarded when our Savior Jesus Christ comes to restore all things; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:23:23 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects. Short and simple.

This episode explores Jesus' authority, the hope he gives believers, and a call to live in his kingdom.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does it mean for Jesus to sit at God the Father’s right hand?

To which the answer is given

The throne on the king’s right hand was traditionally the seat of one appointed to exercise the king’s own authority. Ruling with his Father in heaven, Jesus is Lord over the Church and all creation, with authority to equip his Church, advance his kingdom, bring sinners into saving fellowship with God the Father, and finally establish justice and peace upon the earth.

(Psalm 2; Isaiah 9:6–7; Acts 2:33–36; Ephesians 1:20–23; Hebrews 1:3–14)

And so our bible reading is from Ephesians chapter 1 beginning at verse 15

For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love[g] toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen..

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What resulted from the ascension?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:21:12 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What resulted from the ascension?

To which the answer is given

Jesus ascended into heaven so that, through him, his Father might send us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit, Chris tians together are united to Christ, the living Head of his Body, the Church.

(John 14:15–17, 25–26; 16:7–15; Acts 2:33–36; Ephesians 4:7–16)

To see this we turn to Acts, Chapter 2 starting at verse 32

This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. 33 Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. 34 For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says,

“‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at my right hand,
35 until I make your enemies your footstool.”’

36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven?

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Hello and Welcome to All Our Doings – a simple daily prayer podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures. To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

How should you understand Jesus’ ascension into heaven?

To which the answer is given:

Jesus was taken up out of human sight and returned in his humanity to the glory he had shared with the Father before his incarnation. There he intercedes for, and receives into heavenly life, all who come to him in faith. Though absent in body, Jesus is always with me by his Spirit and hears me when I pray.

(John 17:5; Acts 1:9–11; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:23–25)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Acts chapter 1 beginning at verse 6

So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:18:21 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What kind of earthly life did Jesus have after he rose from the dead?

To which the answer is given

Following his resurrection, Jesus spent forty days visiting and teaching his followers. He appeared to his disciples, spoke to them, invited them to touch him and see his scars, and ate with them.

(Luke 24:13–49; John 20:19–29; Acts 1:1–8)

So our bible reading is from Luke Chapter 24, starting at verse 36

As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” 40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish,[b] 43 and he took it and ate before them.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:15:42 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does the Creed mean when it affirms that Jesus rose again from the dead?

To which the answer is given

It means that Jesus was not simply resuscitated; God restored him physically from death to life in his resurrected body, never to die again. His tomb was empty; Jesus had risen bodily from the dead. The risen Jesus was seen by his apostles and hundreds of other witnesses.

(Psalm 30:1–5; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–18; Acts 1:3; 1 Co rin thi ans 15:3–8)

And so our bible reading is from 1 Corinthians chapter 15 beginning at verse 3

For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead?

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does the Creed mean by saying that Jesus descended to the dead?

To which the answer is given

That Jesus descended to the dead means that he truly died and entered the place of the departed.

(Psalm 16:9–10; Acts 2:25–32; Ephesians 4:9–10; 1 Peter 3:18–19)

So our bible reading is from 1 Peter chapter 3 beginning at verse 18

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, as we live among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why does the Creed emphasize Jesus’ death in this way?

To which the answer is given

The Creed emphasizes Jesus’ death to counter suspicions that Jesus did not truly die on the Cross, to celebrate the fact that he died there to secure our salvation, and to prepare our minds to grasp the glory of his bodily resurrection.

(John 19:31–34; 1 John 5:6–8)

Therefore we turn to John chapter 19 beginning at verse 30

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

Why does the Creed make a point of saying that Jesus died?

To which the answer is given:

The Creed makes the point to emphasize that Jesus died a real, bodily death such as all people face because of our sins.

(Psalm 22:14–15; Isaiah 53:8–9; Matthew 27:45–50; John 19:30–35)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Matthew chapter 27 beginning at verse 45

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.” And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink. But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.” And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit.

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does Jesus’ death mean for you?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback. Why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast?

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does Jesus’ death mean for you?

To which the answer is given

Jesus bore my sins and died the death that I deserve, so that I could be saved from sin and eternal condemnation and reconciled to God.

(Psalm 32:1–2; Isaiah 53:10–12; Matthew 20:28; Romans 5:8–10; 2 Corinthians 5:17–21)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the 5th chapter of 2 Cor beginning at verse 16 and read of that reconciliation

From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures – thank you for joining us and we hope these timeless truths will strengthen you for whatever you face in the coming day.

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What did Jesus accomplish on the Cross?

To which the answer is given

Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures by dying on the Cross as a sacrifice for sin in obedience to his Father. He thereby showed the depth of the love of God for his fallen creation, satisfying the justice of God on our behalf and breaking the power of sin, Satan, and death.

(Leviticus 23:18–21; Psalm 34:15–22; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 10:11–14)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Colossians chapter 2 beginning at verse 11

In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by cancelling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion?

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:01:00 +0000

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What happened at Jesus’ crucifixion?

To which the answer is given

Jesus was executed as a common criminal. He was scourged, mocked, and nailed to a Cross outside the walls of Jerusalem. Though humanly a miscarriage of justice, his execution fulfilled God’s plan of salvation.

(Psalm 22:1–21; Isaiah 53:8; Matthew 27:22–26)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Luke chapter 23 beginning at verse 44

It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, the praised God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent!”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:01:00 +0000

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why does the Creed say that Jesus suffered under the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate?

To which the answer is given

The Creed thus makes clear that Jesus’ life and death were real events that occurred at a particular time and place in Judea in the first century AD.

(Psalm 2:1–6; Luke 3:1–2; 23; Acts 4:24–28).

Therefore we turn to Luke chapter 1 beginning at verse 1

Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How do Jesus’ sufferings help you?

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

How do Jesus’ sufferings help you?

To which the answer is given:

Jesus has experienced our sufferings, understands our sorrows, and is able to sympathize with our weakness. Therefore, I should bear my sufferings with perseverance and hope, for my Savior is with me in them, and through them I will come to know him more fully.

(Job 9:32–35; Psalm 22:22–26; Isaiah 53:4–7; Luke 4:1–13; Hebrews 4:14–5:10)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Hebrews chapter 5 beginning at verse 7

In the days of his flesh, Jesusa offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

In what ways did Jesus suffer?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

In what ways did Jesus suffer?

To which the answer is given

On earth, the incarnate Son shared physically, emotionally, and spiritually in the temptations and sufferings common to all people, yet without sin. In his agony and desolation on the Cross, he uniquely suffered in my place for my sins and, in so doing, revealed God’s love and compassion for fallen and suffering humanity.

(Psalm 22:1–24; Matthew 4:1–10; 27:26–50; Hebrews 4:14–16)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the 27th chapter of Matthew beginning at verse 26, where we read of the hours before the crucifixion

Then he (Pilate) released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters and they gathered the whole battalion before him. And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him and led him away to crucify him.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why did Jesus suffer?

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why did Jesus suffer?

To which the answer is given

Jesus suffered as a sacrifice for our sins so that we could have peace with God, as prophesied in the Old Testament: “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”

(Isaiah 52:13–53:12, see 53:5; John 1:29; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Isaiah chapter 53 beginning at verse 3

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief;

and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

Surely, he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken,

smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry?

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does the union of Jesus’ two natures teach you about his ministry?

To which the answer is given

All Jesus does as a human being he also does as God. His human words and deeds are saving because they are the words and deeds of God the Son.

(John 5:19–29; Romans 8:1–4; Colossians 1:19–23; Hebrews 4:14–16)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Colossians chapter 1 beginning at verse 15

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning , the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. .

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Set us free, loving Father, from the bondage of our sins, and in your goodness and mercy give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What is the relationship between Jesus’ divine and human natures

To which the answer is given

At the moment of Jesus’ conception, the divine nature of the one eternal Person of the Son was united to our human nature. Therefore, Jesus Christ is fully and truly both divine and human, but without sin. His two natures are united without division, separation, mixture, or change.

(Luke 1:26–38; John 1:14; Philippians 2:6–8; Hebrews 2:10–16; 1 John 4:2–3; Definition of Chalcedon)

Therefore we turn to Philippians chapter 2 beginning at verse 5

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus?

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

Was Mary the only biological parent of Jesus?

To which the answer is given:

Yes. While still a virgin, Mary submitted to the will of God and bore the Son of God. Therefore, she is held in high honour. How ever, in obedience to God, Joseph took Mary as his wife and raised Jesus as his son.

(Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–25; 13:55)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Matthew chapter 1 beginning at verse 18,

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall call his name Immanuel”

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why is it important to say that Jesus was born?

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why is it important to say that Jesus was born?

To which the answer is given

It is important to affirm that he is one of us: truly human, born to a human mother, and raised in a human family.

(Luke 2:41–52; Hebrews 2:17–18)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the second chapter of Hebrews beginning at verse 17 where we find these comforting words

Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb?

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What happened at Jesus’ conception in Mary’s womb?

To which the answer is given

The eternal Son, whom God named Jesus, assumed a fully human nature from his mother, the Virgin Mary, at the moment of conception in her womb.

(John 1:1–3, 14; 8:56–58; Philippians 2:6–8; Colossians 2:9)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from John chapter 1 beginning at verse 1 and continuing at verse 14

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made… And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:51:26 +0100

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Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does it mean that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit?

To which the answer is given

Jesus was conceived not through a human father but by the Holy Spirit coming upon the Virgin Mary in power.

(Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–20; Luke 1:26–38)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Luke chapter 1 beginning at verse 26

And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?”

And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

O God, our refuge and strength, true source of all godliness: Graciously hear the devout prayers of your Church, and grant that those things which we ask faithfully, we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:01:00 +0100

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”?

To which the answer is given

I acknowledge Jesus’ divine authority over the Church and all creation, over all societies and their leaders, and over every aspect of my life, both public and private. I surrender my entire life to him and seek to live in a way that pleases him.

(Daniel 7:13–14; Mat thew 7:21–23; Luke 9:23–26; Ephesians 1:15–23; Colossians 1:16–18)

Therefore we turn to Ephesians chapter 1 beginning at verse 15

For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand yin the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:19:35 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

Why is Jesus called the Father’s “only Son”?

To which the answer is given:

Jesus alone is God the Son, coequal and coeternal with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. He alone is the image of the invisible Father, the one who makes the Father known. He is now and forever will be incarnate as a human, bearing his God-given human Name. The Father created and now rules all things in heaven and earth through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(Psalm 2:7–12; John 1:14–18; Colossians 1:13–15; Hebrews 1:1–5; see also Athanasian Creed)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Hebrews chapter 1 beginning at verse 1

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

For to which of the angels did God ever say,

“You are my Son,
today I have begotten you”?

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does "Christ" mean?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does “Christ” mean?

To which the answer is given

Christos is the Greek term for the Hebrew title Messiah, meaning “Anointed One.” Old Testament kings, priests, and prophets were anointed with oil. Jesus the Christ was anointed by the Holy Spirit to perfectly fulfil these roles, and he rules now as Prophet, Priest, and King over his Church and all creation.

(Exodus 40:12 16; 1 Samuel 16:11–13; 1 Kings 19:15–16; Psalm 89:19–29; Luke 3:21–22; 4:14–21; Acts 10:38; Hebrews 4:14–5:10)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to Hebrews chapter 4 beginning at verse 14 which speaks of Christ’s priestly role

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, flet us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does “Jesus” mean?

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:39:17 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does “Jesus” mean?

To which the answer is given

“Jesus” means “God saves” and is taken from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Joshua. In Jesus, God has come to save us from the power of sin and death.

(Joshua 1:1–9; Psalm 20; Matthew 1:18–25; Romans 8:1–2)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Matthew chapter 1 beginning at verse 18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, yan angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Who is Jesus Christ?

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Who is Jesus Christ?

To which the answer is given

Jesus Christ is the eternal Word and Son of God, the second Person of the Holy Trinity. He took on human nature to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world, the only Mediator between God and fallen humanity.

(Psalm 2; Malachi 3:1; John 1:1–18; Philip pians 2:5–11; 1 Timothy 2:5–6)

So, our bible reading is from John chapter 11 beginning at verse 21

Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.” 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.4 Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

O Lord, you have taught us that without love, all our deeds are worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you; grant this for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What are the consequences of sin?

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:01:00 +0100

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Just confession, Cranmer, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, Cranmer, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

Welcome if you are joining us for the first time - we pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback. Why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast?

But first, we begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What are the consequences of sin?

To which the answer is given

Because of sin, those apart from Christ are spiritually dead, separated from God, under his righteous condemnation, and without hope.

(Genesis 3:16–19; Psalm 90:3–12; Isaiah 53:6; John 3:36; Romans 6:20–23; Galatians 5:19–21; Ephesians 2:1–3)

Therefore we turn to Psalm 90 beginning at verse 3

You return man to dust and say, return, O children of man!” For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night.

You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed.

You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

If God created the world good, why do we sin?

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

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We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

If God created the world good, why do we sin?

To which the answer is given:

Adam and Eve rebelled against God, thus bringing upon all humanity pain, toil, alienation from God and each other, and death. I have inherited this fallen and corrupted human nature; consequently, I too sin and fall short of God’s glory.

(Genesis 3:16–4:26; Psalm 51:3–5; Romans 3:23; 5:12; 7:14–25)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Psalm 51 beginning at verse 3

For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you may be justified in your words
and blameless in your judgment.
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin did my mother conceive me.

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Was the world that God created good?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Was the world that God created good?

To which the answer is given

Yes. God created all things and called them “very good” (Genesis 1:31). However, through sin, evil and death have come into the world and corrupted it.

(Genesis 3:1–8; Psalm 14:1–3; Matthew 15:18–20a; Romans 1:18–32; 1 Timothy 4:4–5)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to the first chapter of Genesis beginning at verse 31, continuing at chapter 3 verse 1

And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day….

Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You1 shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, “You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths.

And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth?

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth?

To which the answer is given

It means that all things, whether visible or invisible, physical or spiritual, were brought into being out of nothing by the Word of the eternal God.

(Genesis 1:1–8; Psalm 33:6–8; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Psalm 33 beginning at verse 6

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,

and by the breath of his mouth all their host.

He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap;

he puts the deeps in storehouses.

Let all the earth fear the Lord;

let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!

For he spoke, and it came to be;

he commanded, and it stood firm.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

O merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation?

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Friday 26th September – 20

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation?

To which the answer is given

I acknowledge that God created for his own glory everything that exists. He created human beings, male and female, in his image and appointed us stewards of creation. God’s creation is thus a gift to enjoy as we work and care for it.

(Genesis 1:27–28; 2:15; Psalm 8:5–8; Luke 19:11–27; 1 Corinthians 4:1–2)

So, our bible reading is from Genesis chapter 1 beginning at verse 26

Then God said, “Let us make man8 in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

So God created man in his own image,

in the image of God he created him;

male and female he created them.

And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why do you call God the Father “Creator”?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:01:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, Cranmer, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism. creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

Welcome if you are joining us for the first time –we pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback. Why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast?

But first, we begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why do you call God the Father “Creator”?

To which the answer is given

I call God the Father “Creator” because he made all things. He creates and sustains all things through his Word, and gives life to all creatures through his Spirit.

(Genesis 1:1–2:3, 7; Psalm 104:24–30; John 1:1–3; Acts 17:24–28; Colossians 1:16–18)

Therefore we turn to Acts chapter 17 beginning at verse 24

The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live yon all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, cand perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for

“‘In him we live and move and have our being’ as even some of your own poets have said, “‘For we are indeed his offspring.’

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the catechism from To Be A Christian with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”?

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”?

To which the answer is given:

I call the Father “Almighty” because he has power over everything and accomplishes everything he wills. Together with his Son and Holy Spirit, the Father is all-knowing and ever present in every place.

(Psalm 139:1–16; Isaiah 40:12–26; Daniel 4:34b–37; Luke 1:34 37; Revelation 4:8b–11)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from Revelation chapter 4 beginning at verse 8

And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say,

“Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty,
who was and is and is to come!”

And whenever the living creatures give glory and honour and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honour and power,
for you created all things,
and by your will they existed and were created.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What do you mean when you call God “Father”?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

To explore what else Anglican Futures has to offer please visit www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What do you mean when you call God “Father”?

To which the answer is given

When I call God “Father,” I declare that I was created for relationship with him, that I trust in God as my Protector and Provider, and that I put my hope in God as his child and heir in Christ.

(Genesis 1:26–27; Psalms 68:4–6; 103:13–14; Matthew 6:25–34; Romans 8:17–21)

Therefore, let us turn in the Bible to Psalm 103 beginning at verse 10

He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;

As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.

For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”?

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:15:32 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”?

To which the answer is given

Our Lord Jesus Christ is the only divine Son of the Father. He called God “Father” and taught his disciples to do the same. God gives believers his Holy Spirit and adopts us as his children, enabling us to call him “Father.”

(Deuteronomy 32:4–9; Psalm 2; Matthew 6:6–9; John 5:17–23; Galatians 4:1–7)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from Galatians chapter 4 beginning at verse 1

I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Who Is God the Father?

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

If you want to discover what else Anglican Futures offers – blogs, events and practical support - please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

For those who are unfamiliar with our podcast, it is simply confession, catechism, creed and collects, and we pray you will be encouraged by all you hear.

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Who is God the Father?

To which the answer is given

God the Father is the first Person of the Holy Trinity, from whom the Son is eternally begotten and the Holy Spirit eternally proceeds.

(Psalm 104; John 1:1, 14; 15:26; 1 Corinthians 2:10–16; 1 Peter 1:10–12; Nicene Creed)

So our bible reading is from John chapter 15 beginning at verse 23

Whoever hates me hates my Father also. If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: ‘They hated me without a cause.’ “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, the will bear witness about me.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God?

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. If you find it helpful why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast and help others find it.

But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God?

To which the answer is given

God is both loving and holy. God mercifully redeems fallen creation, while righteously opposing all sin and evil. The Lord Jesus Christ is the fullest revelation of God’s holy love.

(Exodus 34:6–7; Psalm 145; John 1:14–18; 14:9–10; Romans 5:6–11; Hebrews 1:1–3)

Therefore we turn to Exodus chapter 34 beginning at verse 6

The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.”

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all for evermore, Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Who Is God?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

This episode of In All Our Doings presents a brief Anglican devotion including the confession, the catechism question "Who is God?", the Nicene Creed and a couple of collects

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

Who is God?

To which the answer is given:

Who is God? God is one divine Being eternally existing in three divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the Holy Trinity. (Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Psalm 86:8–10; Isaiah 44:6–8; Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken Isaiah chapter 44 beginning at verse 6

Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel
and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts:
“I am the first and I am the last;
besides me there is no god.
Who is like me? Let him proclaim it.
Let him declare and set it before me,
since I appointed an ancient people.
Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen.
Fear not, nor be afraid;
have I not told you from of old and declared it?
And you are my witnesses!
Is there a God besides me?
There is no Rock; I know not any.”

This is the Word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What are the Apocrypha?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures. We pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback.

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But first, let’s begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

What are the Apocrypha?

To which the answer is given

The fourteen books of the Apocrypha, historically acknowl edged by this church, are pre-Christian Jewish writings that provide background for the New Testament and are included in many editions of the Bible. They may be read as examples of faithful living but “not to establish any doctrine.”

(Articles of Religion, 6)

As an example we turn to the Book of Wisdom, Chapter 5 starting at verse 1

On that day someone righteous, full of confidence, will stand before those who oppressed him and made light of his labours. They will be amazed to see him safe and will tremble with terrible fear. Then they will regret what they did, and groaning in anguish they will say to each other:

"This is the one we made fun of. We thought he was a joke. What fools we were! We thought he was crazy to live the way he did, and when he died, we didn't honour him. And now here he is, one of God's own children, with a place of his own among God's people.

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

The Collects for today

Final Words

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How does the Holy Spirit use Holy Scripture in your life?

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:52:28 +0100

A Daily Podcast brought to you by Anglican Futures designed to help you pray.

Just confession, catechism, creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and welcome to “In All Our Doings” – brought to you daily by Anglican Futures

We begin with Confession

Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

How does the Holy Spirit use Holy Scripture in your life?

To which the answer is given

Through Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit will teach, rebuke, correct, and train me in the righteousness that God desires. The prayerful study of Scripture forms me for life in Christ and the service of God and my neighbour.

(Psalm 119:105; John 14:26; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12–13; see questions 227–32)

Accordingly, our bible reading is from 2 Timothy chapter 3 beginning at verse 16

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

How should Holy Scripture be understood?

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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Just confession, some Cranmer, a creed and collects.

Short and simple.

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TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

And so we begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

How should Holy Scripture be understood?

To which the answer is given:

should always be understood in ways that are faithful to its own plain meaning, to its entire teaching, and to the Church’s historic interpretation. It should be translated, read, taught, and obeyed accordingly.

(Nehemiah 8:1–8; Psalm 94:8–15; Acts 8:26–35; 18:24–28; Jerusalem Declaration, Article 2; Articles of Religion, 20)

Our bible reading is from Nehemiah Chapter 8 beginning at verse 2 and continuing at verse 8

2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month. 3 And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law… they helped the people to understand the Law, while the people remained in their places. 8 They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.

This is the word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Today’s Collects

O Lord God, grant your people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Final Words

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:11:01 +0100

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Simply confession, catechism. creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

Welcome if you are joining us for the first time –we pray it is a blessing to all who listen, and we would love to hear your feedback. Why not click the like button or subscribe to the podcast?

But first, we begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism, To Be a Christian is

Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God?

To which the answer is given

The fullness of God’s revelation is found in Jesus Christ, who not only fulfills the Scriptures, but is himself God’s Word, the living expression of God’s mind. The Scriptures testify about him, “In the beginning was the Word,” and “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1, 14). Therefore, “ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” (Jerome, Commentary on Isaiah, prologue; see also Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 33:1–12; Colossians 1:15–19)

So we turn to John chapter 1 beginning at verse 1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life,1 and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Apostles Creed

Let us pray

Our Father in heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Final Words

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Credits

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the catechism from To Be A Christian with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.

What does it mean that Holy Scripture is the Word of God?

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:01:00 +0100

TRANSCRIPT

Hello and Welcome to “In All Our Doings”

Confession, catechism, creed and collects brought to you daily by Anglican Futures.

To discover the blogs, events and practical support we also offer, please visit our website www.anglicanfutures.org

We begin with Confession

Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Today’s question from the Anglican Catechism – To be a Christian - is

What does it mean that Holy Scripture is the Word of God?

To which the answer is given:

The Old and New Testaments are inspired by the Holy Spirit and are therefore the Word of God written. God is revealed in his mighty works and in the incarnation of our Lord, which are made known through the inspired writings of the biblical authors. God “has spoken through the prophets” (Nicene Creed) and continues to speak through Scripture today.

(Psalm 33:4–9; Jeremiah 1:9; Ezekiel 2:1–3:4; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 3:15–16; Hebrews 1:1–2)

Our Bible Reading is therefore taken from 2 Peter chapter 3 beginning at verse 14

Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. 15 And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, 16 as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures. 17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability.

This is the Word of the Lord

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Let us pray

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from the evil one

For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and forever Amen

Collects for today

Final Words

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Bible readings are taken from the English Standard Version and the Catechism from To be a Christian – both with permission from Crossway. The liturgy comes from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer 2019.