Holy Order

Episode 5: What does it mean to be both Reformed and catholic? For Anglicans, the two are not opposites but essential parts of the same inheritance. In this episode of Holy Order , Bryan and Cooper explore how the English Reformation sought not to create a new church but to renew it, what Anglicans can learn from both Reformation and Anglo-Catholic traditions, and how the Book of Common Prayer brings the two together. Chapters 01:17 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:59 Understanding Anglicanism: Catholic and Reformed 06:23 Historical Context of Reformed Theology 09:08 Defining Catholicity in Anglicanism 12:02 Creeds and Canon: Foundations of Faith 14:42 Distinctions from Roman Catholicism 17:12 Diverse Perspectives within Anglicanism 20:20 Soteriology: Doctrine of Salvation 22:36 Appreciating Anglo-Catholicism 25:38 Celebrating Reformation Anglicans 28:13 Finding Unity in Diversity 30:09 Reformed and Catholic Traditions 31:00 The Role of the Book of Common Prayer 35:25 Integrating Gospel and Liturgy 40:28 Practical Advice for Rectors Substack: https://bryanhollon.substack.com/ Contact: cooper.nye@tas.edu Musicbed SyncUD: MB01XK6E3EG9WVS

Episode 4: We are all being catechized. The question is: by whom? In a culture increasingly shaped by screens, algorithms, and competing visions of the good life, Christian formation requires more than simply knowing the right answers. In this episode of Holy Order , Bryan and Cooper explore the ancient ministry of catechesis: what it is, how it differs from discipleship, and why it may be more important than ever. Chapters 00:00 Secular Catechesis 01:25 Introduction to Catechesis 02:43 Understanding Catechesis 05:24 Discipleship vs. Catechesis 07:48 Components of Catechesis 10:30 The Biblical Narrative 12:02 How Our Culture Catechizes 14:07 (Mal)Formation via Algorithms? 19:02 Perennial Challenges in Catechesis 20:00 The Purpose of Catechesis 23:37 Aquinas and the Assimilation of Knowledge 25:08 The Connection Between Love and Knowledge 30:06 Cultivating Rightly Ordered Love 35:56 Advice for Parents and Leaders in Catechesis 42:12 Influential Figures in Catechesis 44:50 The Broader Trend of Catechesis Across Denominations 46:13 Closing Prayer Substack: https://bryanhollon.substack.com/ Contact: cooper.nye@tas.edu Musicbed SyncUD: MB01XK6E3EG9WVS

Episode 3: Bryan and Cooper complete their series on C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man , digging into chapters two and three. They unpack Lewis's case against subjectivism and trace what happens when a society rejects the Tao (natural law) altogether. Along the way, Bryan and Cooper connect Lewis's warnings to Genesis 3, the Tower of Babel, and the nature of naming, and explore Lewis's chilling concept of "the conditioners"—a technocratic elite who remake humanity in their own image. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Exciting Developments at Trinity 04:05 Exploring 'The Abolition of Man' by C.S. Lewis 07:57 The Role of Education in Shaping Values 11:42 The Hypocrisy of Subjectivism 15:16 The Groundlessness of Subjectivism 21:14 Power Without Value: The Dangers of Abolishing Morality 24:48 The Tower of Babel and Self-Definition 26:11 Power Over People: Technology and Control 29:51 The Impact of Social Media and AI 35:52 The Role of Conditioners in Society 39:06 Priests of Postmodernity? 43:22 Has Man Been Abolished? 44:32 The Antidote to Disorder 48:10 Closing Prayer For more on the meaning and purpose of the priesthood, read Bryan's reflection on Substack: https://bryanhollon.substack.com/p/holy-orders-for-holy-order

Episode 2: What happens when we stop believing that truth, goodness, and beauty exist outside ourselves? In this episode of Holy Order, Bryan and Cooper begin a two-part series on C.S. Lewis' The Abolition of Man—one of his shortest yet most influential works. Starting with its surprising opening critique of a high school English textbook, they explore how modern education subtly teaches that values are merely personal feelings rather than reflections of reality. The conversation introduces Lewis's understanding of natural law, the fact-value distinction, and why these ideas remain remarkably relevant more than eighty years later.

Episode 1: Bryan Hollon and Cooper Nye introduce the vision behind the podcast and the question that will shape every conversation that follows: What if the deepest problems of our age are ultimately problems of order? Drawing on Scripture, St. Augustine, C.S. Lewis, and the Anglican tradition, Bryan explains that our lives are always ordered by what we love most. When our loves become disordered, our families, churches, and culture follow. But when our loves are rightly ordered toward God, we discover the peace, wisdom, and flourishing for which we were created.

Preview of episode 1 for Holy Order, a podcast from Trinity Anglican Seminary.