Mount Vigil

In this end of year episode, Anthony and Blaine unpack three invitations to a deeper life in God in 2025: communion with the Holy Spirit, unceasing prayer, and simplicity.


Mentioned in this episode:


Norman Grubb Rees Howells, Intercessor Leonard Allen Poured Out Jeffrey Greenman Life in the Spirit Richard J Foster Prayer Richard J Foster The Freedom of Simplicity Mark Scandrette Free


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The Acts of the Apostles is not a complete history of the Church in the first century. But it is a genre-blending masterpiece. It is a historical treasure trove, a catechetical resource, a theological revelation, and a user guide to life in the Church. In this episode Anthony and Blaine discuss St. Luke's origins, temple theology, Jewish diasporas, and generosity. 


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To follow Jesus is to engage a political project: It is to submit to Jesus as he establishes his upside-down Kingdom by his Spirit through the Church.


Anthony and Blaine lay out a few core convictions for a style of political engagement that is anchored in the teachings of Jesus. Allegiance. Enemy love. Prayer. There is no more challenging, satisfying, and liberating way to minister to the life of the community than by embracing the foundational commandments of Jesus.


Where to ConnectMount Vigil has come to an end but you can still connect with Anthony and Blaine at their respective blogs:


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Mentioned in this episode:


A PDF of "A Christian Political Commitment" Joshua Ryan Butler The Party Crasher Daily Prayer for those far from Jesus Matthew Bates Salvation by Allegiance Alone Tyler Staton on Cultivating love of neighbor Luke Bretherton Jon Tyson on Christians in politics Nigel Biggar Behaving in Public

What happened to the northern tribes after the Assyrian deportation? Were they ever gathered back from the nations? How does that relate to the diversity of church expressions today? Is that evidence of schism and disunity, or something else? In this episode Anthony and Blaine discuss Israel's narrative arc in the scriptures as well as an often-overlooked theme: over and over again, God uses the rending consequences of sin as a way to extend His grace to the ends of the earth.


Where to ConnectMount Vigil has come to an end but you can still connect with Anthony and Blaine at their respective blogs:


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Mentioned in this episode: Jason A Staples: The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism Jason A Staples: Paul and the Resurrection of Israel