Pray Tell

About Pray Tell

A podcast about the Anglican tradition and the value it offers to the modern world, hosted by Parishioners at St. Matthew Anglican Church in Abbotsford.

Publisher

Trevor Smale and Tyler Evans

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Dec 2023

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   The Church Year: How the Church Calendar Points us to Christ

   What is the Anglican liturgical year, and why does the Church organize its life around seasons like Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost? In this episode of Pray Tell, Trevor and Al explore the Christian church calendar, the meaning behind the liturgical seasons, and how following the Church year can shape the way we understand time, worship, and the life of Jesus. They also discuss the colours and vestments used throughout the year, why Advent marks the beginning of a new Christian year, and how these repeated rhythms can continue to form us even when worship begins to feel routine. The Church year is more than a collection of feast days and traditions. It invites Christians to repeatedly enter the story of Christ, his birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and the ongoing life of the Church, and to allow that story to reshape our own. // CHAPTER // 00:00 Beyond the Robes: Understanding Liturgical Life 02:54 - Why the Church uses a second calendar 09:30 - The Liturgical Year is an invitation into the life of God 14:54 - Vestment Colors and Symbols Across Seasons 17:56 - Overview of the Liturgical Seasons & 3-Year Lectionary 25:41 - Impactful Seasons: Holy Week & Christ the King Sunday 27:46 - Wrapping up // JOIN US // If you’re in the Fraser Valley, we would love to see you on Sunday at 10am.  YOU are welcome here. 2010 Guilford Drive Abbotsford, BC V2S 5R2 Learn more about St. Matthew Anglican Church Website: https://www.abbotsfordanglican.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyanglican/profilecard/?igsh=OHp3eTJmZHJxcTZj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbyanglican Anglican Church of Canada https://www.anglican.ca/ Listen to the Podcast YouTube: @praytellthepod Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pray-tell/id1718881539 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50P2r7jPZoynx9uCLDWc4J?si=e0d227f7f8d44bdc // ABOUT ST. MATTHEW // St. Matthew Anglican Church is a small parish located in Abbotsford, BC. Far too many people have experienced Christianity as constricting. But it does not have to be this way. Rooted in the Anglican tradition, we believe that structure creates freedom. Scripture, tradition, and thoughtful reflection are not barriers to faith but tools that help us grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus. #LiturgicalYear #ChurchCalendar #AnglicanChurch #Anglican #ChristianPodcast #ChristianLiving #Christianity

2. 

   27 Aug 2026

   From Henry VIII to King Charles | The English Reformation's Enduring Impact

   Was Henry VIII really the reason for the English Reformation? The English Reformation, Protestant Reformation, Henry VIII, the Church of England, and the Book of Common Prayer are often presented as a straightforward story of a king breaking with Rome. But the story is considerably older, and more complicated, than Henry VIII’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon. In this episode of Pray Tell, Trevor and Al explore what was really happening beneath the surface of the English Reformation: the influence of the printing press, the growing availability of Scripture in English, the challenge to centralized religious authority, and the idea of the priesthood of all believers. Five hundred years after the English Reformation, Anglicans and Catholics are still wrestling with questions of authority, tradition, unity, and what Christians share in common. From Henry VIII and the Book of Common Prayer to King Charles and Pope Leo, the story of the Reformation may have more to say about the Church today than we expect. // CHAPTERS // 00:00 – Intro 00:56 – Beyond Henry VIII 05:19 – Authority and the Body of Christ 09:48 – The Book of Common Prayer and Church Hierarchy 14:00 – Catholic and Anglican Continuity 19:13 – Can we learn from our history? 21:54 – Closing thoughts // JOIN US // If you’re in the Fraser Valley, we would love to see you on Sunday at 10am.  YOU are welcome here. 2010 Guilford Drive Abbotsford, BC V2S 5R2 Learn more about St. Matthew Anglican Church Website: https://www.abbotsfordanglican.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyanglican/profilecard/?igsh=OHp3eTJmZHJxcTZj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbyanglican Anglican Church of Canada https://www.anglican.ca/ Listen to the Podcast YouTube: @praytellthepod Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pray-tell/id1718881539 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50P2r7jPZoynx9uCLDWc4J?si=e0d227f7f8d44bdc // ABOUT ST. MATTHEW // St. Matthew Anglican Church is a small parish located in Abbotsford, BC. Far too many people have experienced Christianity as constricting. But it does not have to be this way. Rooted in the Anglican tradition, we believe that structure creates freedom. Scripture, tradition, and thoughtful reflection are not barriers to faith but tools that help us grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus. #EnglishReformation #HenryVIII #ProtestantReformation #ChurchOfEngland #BookOfCommonPrayer #romancatholic #christianhistory #anglican

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Come on Anglicans, Pick a Lane! | Catholic AND Reformed?

   Trevor and Al explore what makes the Anglican Church unique within broader Christianity. They discuss the concept of the "middle road" (Via Media), how Anglicanism balances both Protestant and Catholic roots, and what it truly means to be a "big tent" faith focused on Jesus. From the Book of Common Prayer and liturgy to church authority and historical traditions, Trevor and Al share their personal journeys into the Anglican Parish and reflect on creating a welcoming community for all believers. Whether you are exploring Anglicanism for the first time, curious about liturgical worship, or seeking to understand the historical connection between Evangelical and Catholic traditions, join the conversation as we look at faith, unity, and scripture. // CHAPTERS // 00:00 - Intro: Do Anglicans need to pick a lane? 03:30 - Henry VIII, the English Reformation, and the Middle Road 07:31 - The Concept of Authority in Anglicanism 10:41 - How Anglicans embrace their Catholic and Reformed Roots 15:51 - Why we joined the Anglican Church 21:36 - Closing thoughts // JOIN US // If you’re in the Fraser Valley, we would love to see you on Sunday at 10am.  YOU are welcome here. 2010 Guilford Drive Abbotsford, BC V2S 5R2 Learn more about St. Matthew Anglican Church Website: https://www.abbotsfordanglican.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyanglican/profilecard/?igsh=OHp3eTJmZHJxcTZj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbyanglican Anglican Church of Canada https://www.anglican.ca/ Listen to the Podcast YouTube: @praytellthepod Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pray-tell/id1718881539 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50P2r7jPZoynx9uCLDWc4J?si=e0d227f7f8d44bdc // ABOUT ST. MATTHEW // St. Matthew Anglican Church is a small parish located in Abbotsford, BC. Far too many people have experienced Christianity as constricting. But it does not have to be this way. Rooted in the Anglican tradition, we believe that structure creates freedom. Scripture, tradition, and thoughtful reflection are not barriers to faith but tools that help us grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus #AnglicanChurch #Anglicanism #Anglican #Christianity #ViaMedia #BookOfCommonPrayer #Liturgy #ChristianFaith #Protestant #LiturgicalWorship #AnglicanParish #ChristianPodcast

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