I have loved becoming Anglican after growing up Presbyterian USA. I truly believe that God led me to my church, which is ACNA, and it feels like a beautiful gift I’ve been given.

I appreciate you Matt! You always get me to think!! I am a cradle Roman Catholic! I find that I agree with you most of the time.  You are doing great Christian work. Thanks for all you do!!!

Another terrific resource on Anglicanism from an ACNA source is The Anglican Way by Fr. Thomas McKenzie.  He also did a five part You Tube series on the subject.  One of his best quotes is "I'm  not saying that Anglicanism is the only way, or that it's God's favorite way.  It's just my favorite way."  Rest in peace Father McKenzie.

I was part of an ACNA Anglican Church before I moved somewhere that doesn’t have these churches.  The ACNA as a whole is fairly broad but usually does a great job of merging and/or reconciling “High Church” and “Low Church” theology.  You have a historical liturgy, a feeling of continuity with the ancient Church, and a notion of sacramental grace.  But there is generally a strong emphasis on the Bible and personal faith as well.  So this tradition can be for some the best of both worlds.  But at the same time being “All things to all men” can make us Anglicans seem like “works righteousness semi-papalists” to some and just another form of “prots” to really traditionalist Catholics or Orthodox. And even within ACNA there are disagreements about many issues, including women’s ordination, and veneration of the saints.  And like any church, we aren’t immune to some occasional infighting and congregational drama.  Perhaps the greatest strength of the ACNA is the strong emphasis on mission; bringing the Kingdom of God to earth through making new converts, bringing people back to church, reconciling different traditions, and performing charitable works for the community.  Mission is the great charisma of the Anglican tradition, at least until many of its adherents went off of the rails theologically.

Truly the ACNA is a beautiful, authentic expression of Anglicanism. I would recommend the ACNA catechism book "To Be a Christian".

Thank you so much Matt. I have been following your church visits for some time now, especially enjoyed the Coptic Church. As an Anglican in Ireland, this ACNA  church visit really resonated with me . I have learned so much from this interview with Rev Patrick and am resolved to better articulate what our beliefs as a church are. To confess my faith in Jesus Christ unapologetically.
God bless your ministry Matt.

I've been attending Christ Church for 5 years and love the church. I'm glad you found it Matt and got a chance to speak with Patrick.

I don't like politics and church mixing, but I have to say as someone who leans left it was the words of Christ that have drawn me to faith! I'm in England so have grown up surrounded by Anglicanism though and there's something about worshiping where others have done so for a thousand years

I went to seminary with Patrick (Nazarene theological Sem. ) in KC 15 years ago. I remember a couple conversations i had with him and really enjoyed his wisdom and humility. Watching/listening to your convo with Patrick was really encouraging!   Thanks!

I’m a British Anglican (I have been to both Low Church and Anglo-Catholic churches) and am thoroughly enjoying your videos

Matt thank you for sharing your heart. What you are doing is powerful.
As a Catholic and always seems to me like like my Evangelical friends have an easier time holding on to their Faith.
It all seems so straightforward vs. the complexity of Catholicism.
I suppose we all struggle at times.

I appreciate the pastor's marriage analogy. As the Bible speaks of the Relationship of Christ and His Church of which we are (imperfectly) members.

Rev. Wildman is truly godly. I was blessed by what he had to say. Thank you for visiting that Church.

I could tell you felt connected to this visit more so than any other visits. What drew me to your channel were your church visits, thanks for still doing them. Now that you've been to an Anglo-Catholic parish, Episcopal parish, and evangelical Anglican parish, I'd be curious to see you discuss your thoughts on all three.

Growing up I've often heard regret expressed at the sheer number of schisms and resulting denominations out there.  It is interesting to hear that turned around and wrestle with the idea that maybe it's actually okay, and even good, that there are different kinds of churches out there where we can find a home and grow...   Thanks, Matt!

I think in the friendliest way of saying this, I think you found a church outside of the tradition you have grown accustomed to that you felt a connection with.  Doesn't mean the whole denomination (the ACNA is quite diverse) but if for whatever reason you found yourself living in that town in Kansas, you may have found another place to worship.

I really appreciate what you're saying here. I'm not looking for a new church, either, but I've felt for years now a draw to a more historical expression of Christianity and more unity (not uniformity) within the body of Christ. Your videos have helped me to understand that there is more that we have in common than different in many cases. I've also visited a (theologically conservative) Episcopal church where I live as well as an ACNA church not too far from home, and they have both been inspiring visits. Like I said, I have no plans to leave my church, but if I was going to move into a different church tradition, it would almost definitely be ACNA.

Pastor Wildman’s words touched me as well. I’ve been struggling in my faith as of recent, particularly with feeling faithful and feeling my belief, and when he made the analogy with marriage it all just clicked and made sense. I realized that I need to be patient with the Lord, and trust Him despite my feelings.

Great video Matt.  I can really appreciate where you are. As a Christian my whole life I had never read the early church fathers or studied what the earliest Christians believed.  I was non denominational and my wife was Baptist.  I began to read the early church fathers and studied the early church and the development of doctrine.  I have now read through much of the first 3 centuries and some of the next 3 pertaining to doctrines.  Even though I was happy with my non denominational church, I realized many historic doctrines were missing. I just wanted the truth and have remained open to where that led.  For a few years, I researched and attended Orthodox Churches both Eastern and Coptic and looked into the Anglican and Lutheran church. My biggest issues with the EO/OO remain Mary/Saints/Icon veneration as they are not part of the Apostolic deposit.  Everyone has some level of development, but I wanted the ancient Apostolic faith.  I have found a home with the Anglican church (ACNA) as a representative of that ancient faith with the traditions and doctrines passed down from the first century but also the reforms and purifying that were needed from the Roman Catholic church.  I have read a ton, but I would most recommend "Early Christian Doctrines" by JND Kelly and I would be happy to chat with anyone on a similar journey.

I think I'm going to watch the last interveiw one more time. There was something special about it, like it's was even more personal than usual. Perhaps not so much of an intellectual exercise, but more personal.

BTW: I love these "visiting other churches- episodes"! I learn so much from them!

you've inspired me to go visit the churches around us and build some relationships. thanks for all you do brother