I agree, very informative :)

Amanda Elizabeth Ivy Ayari morning

I agree

Agreed

It helps that he is non denominationianal those meaning that he can give everyone an unbiased view on these denominations

Learning about different Protestant denominations was (and to an extent still is) a huge step in my faith journey and led me to deeper communion with Christ in His Holy Catholic Church. Also, this was perfect to put right after the continuing Anglican video. Good order!

I would mine to see you go to a Lutheran Church And my own tradition is Pentecostal

You should do seventh day Adventist

@@diodagoat6735 id be very interested now that you say that. Even as a pastor I don't think I have any idea of their doctrine

Feel free to send me a message if u have any questions

Nikko R. They should rightly be shunned for being heretical.

@@thepianoman6958 Heresy is wrong and sinful, but nothing wrong with just listening to people to hear what they think. Sometimes it even helps to fix heresy. "The Ravenna Statement" and "The Filioque: A Church Dividing Issue?: An Agreed Statement" are both good examples of how listening can help two opposing sides of an issue.

@@thepianoman6958 Said Pope Piano Man???

I thought everyone had heard that the bird is word?

Or: The Bible is the Word of God in the words of man (Vatican II).

Sid Masey: Christ is the Logos of God (Rev. 19:13-Strong's# 3056); and Scripture is the rhema of God (1 Peter 1:25; Heb. 6:5; Rom. 10:8--Strong's #4487); and yes, it was a wonderful statement. I am not a trained Bible scholar, however, I thoroughly enjoy Biblical study. In my limited under- standing the word 'rhema' references the sayings of Christ Jesus; 'something that has been uttered in either the past or present by a living entity.' (Thayers)

Jesus is the Word. Not a book.

Thank you for not saying "Other Religions"

The Episcopalian Church is a catholic church. I take it that you are a Roman Catholic.

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well generally since it's also a western church, the liturgy, vestments and other things are extremely similar, the real differences come in the theological nitty-gritty, meaning that if you for example go to a lutheran service you're going to feel pretty similar, but if you talk to a lutheran theologian it'll be really different

@Carey dePass, the Episcopals aren’t Catholic, they’re Anglicans

Visit a Maronite Church

You may wish to check out an ACNA church :)!

I love hearing that Gil!

Understood. I am an Asatruar /Heathen and I enjoy this series. I came here because of curiosity. I'm open to learn about new things and people. Very good videos!

You guys should watch a Ray comfort (living waters )interview video to learn what Christians believe

That's awesome Cynthia! Every single person I met their was fantastic, and it's really cool to hear from someone who has history there.

@@MattWhitmanTMBH there, not their. you met them THERE.

@@paulengstrom432 they’re in there with their bear is how I remember

Hi atheist I'm christian lmao

Episcopalians in relation to the Anglican Church in the United States are derived from the anglican church, after the revolutionary war, they no longer called themselves anglican as it was tied to the crown, so they became "episcopalian" but remained in the Anglican Communion.

Andrew B Until recently at least. At Gafcon, the majority of primates, representing the majority of Anglicans, recognized the Anglican Church in North America as the official Anglican Church within the US and Canada. They are still recognized by Canterbury, but to say they currently in the Anglican Communion is not something you can readily say.

@@kylejacobson9587 that's most definitely not true, respectfully. The ACNA isnt even invited as full participants to lambeth, they're allowed as observers.

@@user-qm5ol8ub2y That's the question, isn't it. Gafcon these days represent more global Anglicans than those which attend Lamberth, as many national churches are boycotting it of its tolerance of liberalism. What represents global Anglicanism? Is it the traditional institution, or is it the vast majority of Anglicans who are breaking away from the growingly heterodox authority?

Do you worry about the future? Statistically the Episcopal Church could very well cease to exist in 20 years. I'm scared to death for the future. A lack of faith I guess.

@@dugood70 While I think it is certainly possible, I also believe the Episcopal Church has some real opportunities to be what many people are seeking in the world right now. Times are uncertain, but as a denomination that values tradition and seeks to move forward with the rest of the world too I think we have a chance to thrive. We are not perfect and have much work to do, but I believe it is possible. The fact that we cannot know the future means it will always be scary, but we can look to the ways God has moved in our lives and throughout time and hold onto the hope that pattern will continue in the future. Even if the Episcopal Church dies off, God will always be active in the world through those who believe. Peace be with you.

@@dugood70 my diocese increases every year. Lots of baptisms, confirmations. Yes, we pass on.

@Anglican4Iran as someone who interested in becoming an Episcopalian, I'm curious what diocese are you from? I ask because maybe we are neighbors lol.

@@Taco0718 hi! It’s been 4 years since my comment but I finished seminary and am now a priest in the diocese of northwest Texas! But I know good clergy all over the country so chances are you probably live near some great Episcopal churches. Hope you find a place to call home ❤️

That's what I'm hoping my friend. Thanks for supporting me on this!

Spencers4 love the Episcopal church

A fellow Episcopalian Christian good to see you all.Sincerly an American Episcopalian Christian.

I’m also Episcopalian:)

I went through that too , only the priest came to me to give me communion and all of a sudden he stopped in front of me put his hands on my head and prayed a very specific prayer for help that was happening in my life right then. You talk about powerful, wow!!

I feel like he already has a decent read on Catholicism you know

@@joelancon7231 it isn't about HIS knowledge, these videos are pedagogical and educational in a way I have rarely experienced.

Hopefully Missouri Synod!

@@billtalker3843 Just saw this comment--have you seen his recent videos where he visits Rev. Will Weedon of the LCMS?

Philip McNiel I'll check it out!!

Happy to hear that Philip!

Same! I grew up Southern Baptist and now attend a conservative, evangelical Anglican church (it's in the ACNA). Attending that church and watching these videos gave me a deep understanding and appreciation of other denominations and the past and present scope of the universal church.

@@wesmorgan7729 howdy from the diocese of the Upper Midwest!

It can't, though. That's the problem with the Anglican Communion. "One Church, one faith, one baptism..."(Eph. 4:5) You're either Catholic or you're not.

The Protestant Episcopal Church is a protestant church. There’s no question about it.

I love hearing that. Seriously, that's about as encouraging as it gets.

I appreciate Father's honesty here and throughout the interview.

but that's true isn't it?

It’s literally how the protestant movement came into being. It’s in the DNA.

​@@jenniferbabuca Luther's original intention was to ... reform the roman church. What if it was the roman church that left its first love and was the first dissenting party? Have you personally read and refuted Luther's 95 points? The catholic church was ok with selling indulgences... Come on. Would the apostles do that?

@@timothyfreeman97 then why was Luther excommunicated? What about the assumption of Mary? What about purgatory? These are false doctrines of men pretending to be Apostles and pretending to be vicars. It's sick actually.

Hello! Episcopal churches tend to be inclusive, yes! Wonderfully so. The worship style may feel "Catholic" but having grown up Catholic- they are wildly more open in general to evwryone. Most United Church of Christ (UCC) churches also are- the individual churches can choose for themselves (usually "Congregational" churches- but not all Congregational churches are in the UCC denomination), but are encouraged to be "open and affirming" or atleast welcoming to all. UCC churches will usually include some outward sign on their websites and FB pages that they are inclusive!

If you listened to Matt's podcast with Destin Sandlin (of Smarter Every Day fame), No Dumb Questions, then you might know that his visit to SLC's The Cathedral of the Madeleine (I think, he said it was the Cathedral in SLC and I don't remember if he said the name at the time) is coming! I've been waiting, refreshing the video feed every day to catch it (along with all of these Protestant visits). I say this to point you towards some of Matts other work in a way I think is funny. I think NDQ is a great listen (each and every episode) and anyone reading this who hasn't listened should check it out!

@@sherizaahd thanks so much, I will give it a listen! I've really enjoyed his series here on KZfaq. He's so open minded and eager to learn, and asks great questions!

AB Dean Catholic means universal....

A KZfaqr hmmm... The Catholic Church did not break from the Eastern Orthodox Churches... The Eastern Orthodox Churches disagree with the primacy of the Chair of Peter but only after many years of agreement.

AB Dean I guess if understand Judas as being part of the Church and he left Unity with Christ it was not unified from the start but Jesus prayed for it to be so and thus Christians should not settle for a Non unified Church but should work towards unity

They were, by the ghost lol. Pentecost is a big deal.

@@Kernelhazzard1 Pentecost is a big deal, thank you

Jon Howard The first few apostles that Christ called sat under the preaching of John the Baptist and likely received baptism. We see later where the apostles ask those to whom they preach whether they have received baptism. Confused by the question, the reply was that they had received the baptism of John. We could then surmise that most who were believers in the Messiah and teachings of John would’ve received baptism. It’s likely all the apostles would’ve been baptized by water and we know for sure they were baptized by the Spirit.

@@Kernelhazzard1 The relevant question he's raising is whether the apostles (and anyone else present if there was any) were baptised before the Last Supper, and pentecost was after then. As mentioned above, some of the apostles were initially disciples of John the Baptist so would be baptised; whether the others were is unknown.

You are all wonderful. I'm just a young guy still trying to make sense of where I am and what I believe about the bible. All of your comments have been very kind and insightful. I was making a joke with my original comment, but it was also what came over me in the moment. I find it comforting knowing that when I have a question these comment sections are, more often then not, genuinely helpful. Thank you

That's essentially what all denominations do. After all, they exist 'cause they believe they are correct.

Just everyone always remember Episcopalians like all true Anglicans are in full communon with Canterbury. We are not Protestants, but we are descended from the ancient and undivided Church that Christ Jesus founded just as the Eastern Orthodox and the Roman Catholic branches of the Church are.

Yes, this priest does not well represent the Episcopal Church or Anglican Communion. I was disappointed with his laissez faire attitude.

@@ambiguity144 I disagree they have a hierarchy and bishops are elected as he has mentioned it. There are obviously reasons why they cannot be in communion with all Anglican or even Catholic Church because they are progressive on issues such as ordination of women to priesthood, married clergy as well as marriage equality.

I think to cover Anglicanism he would need to visit a couple more churches and then try to stitch together an overall picture. Not easy to make sense of right now, but globally, the Anglican Communion is reforming broadly along the fault lines of postmodernism on the one hand, and historic, tried-and-true Christianity on the other. But COVID-19 is speeding up the process of the degeneration of the postmoderns.

I think an Episcopalian priest might know a bit more than you.

I caught that too. But I very much disagree with the reverend on this one. At least some of the apostles were baptised in the conventional way as they followed John the Baptist before Jesus. But undeniably all were baptized in Spirit at the pentecost. So the answer would be yes. In that sense I'm still more comfortable with the baptism-first-communion-later order and I'm not really convinced by the agrument but I appreciate the sincerity and openness in explaining his view.

@@zagrizena Thank God A028 died in committee! I hope we see discipline for those who have been violating the Canons on Communion.

@@farlado5459 I'm not good with code names of Canon law proposals, but I'm curious. What's was A028?

@@zagrizena A028 was the communion without baptism resolution

@@farlado5459 Oh, I see. Never thought anything like that officially existed. Thanks for the reply.

Thanks a ton Jessica. As someone who's been around the channel since forever, I would value your opinion on a question. even though it takes a little bit longer to get to these videos, are you cool with the longer-form content to try to get a really good sense of what these churches are like, or would you prefer something that's edited down and much shorter so that it's easier to fit these church visit videos into the rhythm of a busy life?

@@MattWhitmanTMBH I really like the longer format. I don't think you can do the subject justice with a shorter video. As it is, it's only a taster on the complexity of a faith tradition. A short, ten minute taster would be a good addition to whet the appetite. I'm going back to teaching soon and I would be able to use something shorter in my classes with the kids so those who were interested could go on to the longer format. But I think the longer is necessary.

Sounds like you have an interesting story!

Greetings from the Coptic Church in Egypt , we love the Traditional Catholic Church brother God bless you always , read about Our Lady of Zeitun 1968 one of the most amazing public apparitions of Mary infront of nearly 1 million people but not much popular as Fatima

Fr. Rip is the last one to call himself Roman Catholic . So why do you? It's Catholic

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1907- Congregation founded. First one in Vegas. 1960s- that particular church building was built. Church is the body of Christ, not the building. But that building is lovely. Courtyard could be a site of celebration, aiding the poor, and gardens. Thanks

My local CofE church is nearly 1000 years old!

@Adrienne Gurge yeah for a brit a two hour drive is quite the drag lol, it always disorients me a bit when i read american comments on whatever subject that are like "hey, i'm really near that place, just a few hours away, wow you're really close to me"

@@internetenjoyer1044 It's as they say: "Americans think 100 years is a long time. Europeans think 100 miles is a long way."