S9E1 The What and Why of Liturgy (with Ben Sharpe)

Always Forward Podcast

In this episode host Dan Alger introduces our ninth season, which will have a special focus on liturgy and how it relates to church planting in the Anglican context. He discusses the significance of liturgy as "the work of the people," rooted in scripture and designed to offer right praise to God. The conversation features Fr. Ben Sharpe, a longtime church planter, and Canon Missioner for West Virginia and Appalachia in the diocese of Christ Our Hope. Ben shares insights on how liturgy connects worship in the church to heavenly worship, highlighting its role in both glorifying God and edifying the faithful. He proposes that liturgy provides a framework for worship that moves beyond personal feelings, allowing for a deeper, more consistent engagement with faith. For all the details listen to the whole conversation.