Bold Christianity in a Secular World | Bishop Julian Dobbs

In Part One of a four-episode series on The Larry Arnn Show, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Bishop Julian Dobbs, the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word. The two discuss the history of Anglicanism, the role of Christianity in the United States, living as a bold Christian, and the importance of religious freedom.
This interview was conducted on June 5th, 2024.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction and discussion on the decline of church attendance
2:20 Introduction of Bishop Julian Dobbs and his Anglican background
7:51 The commitment to freedom in America and the importance of safeguarding religious freedom
9:57 Dr. Arnn’s journey back to the faith
12:18 Freedom of religion and the limits of the law
16:14 The decline of Christianity in the West and the reasons behind it
20:34 What Christianity asks one to do
22:05 The significance of Christianity in the founding of America and the impact of faith on civic life
23:03 Bold Christianity
24:53 Anglicanism and apostolic succession
32:20 Other denominations and the broader Christian faith
41:27 The growth of Anglicanism in Nigeria and the impact of the Church of Nigeria
47:52 The Anglican Church in North America
49:17 Is Christianity Good?
53:30 What is Christianity’s place in our Founding and today?

[@sharonsachs1746]

Catholic here. Great episode. I am looking forward to the next one! I am a bold Christian. Satan knows that his time is running out, so he is working overtime these days wreaking havoc and gathering souls. Thankful to Hillsdale College for standing strong in it's beliefs. The on-line courses are top notch.

[@MarsSTG]

Protestant theology is very bad Many Protestant priests converted to Catholicism

[@jeanne5044]

Jesus is my teacher, I pray every day that God guide me and all the people of the world in our thoughts,words,and deeds In Jesus's name and through the gift of the holy Spirit. AMEN

[@shellydavis6784]

Structured worship has been LOST in America in most Baptist, Non-denom, Methodist, etc. This is causing a lot of destruction! Good pastors, shepherds, bishops NEEDED!

[@joannej-qt4tt]

Structured worship is freedom. Freedom from the slavery of entertainment and self-worship.

[@marylaclair1399]

1:59 However, now there is a plethora of good preachers available on TV. These can be watched when they are the most convenient and I dare say there are more people tuned in now than ever attended churches before. If one doesn't like the preacher one can switch the channel . With a smorgasbord of preachers it is nearly impossible for anyone not to have their emotional and spiritual needs met had and that by many who would be embarrassed to Grace the doors of the local church

[@shellydavis6784]

@@marylaclair1399 What?

[@charlesmoore1762]

@@marylaclair1399 "Cafeteria Christianity" -- It's like when you shopped your desires to Mom or Dad whichever you thought would say "yes." Turn the TV off, put your clothes on, and get your lazy butt out the door!

[@mcjess9843]

Be careful about using the word "most". I am an independent Baptist. "Most" fundamental independent Baptist have not gone away from the Word of God. We do not indulge in secular entertainment or worship in our church services at all. How then could you teach separation from the world if you've let the world in? Thankfully, "most" Baptists who have gone that direction have taken Baptist off the door. And they certainly don't want to be labeled as "fundamental independent"!

[@danielmarchant6772]

You should include an Eastern Orthodox Christian priest in this series. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick of the Antiochian Archdiocese has a KZbin channel and has had similar conversations.

[@lukasmiller486]

Totally agree. After all, that’s where the religion began.

[@AminJones]

? Ultimately that's another reformation of the business. You know St Augustine? More than ten thousand saints. Well st Augustine was manichean, he was also compared to the prophets of the old testament, well he did go to Rome investigating his roles in the Catholic Church, he left Hippo/west Africa, and he did migrate for business. God exists, we play games. People are not surviving some of the games that people play. Plato's cave, in that way, guessing what dancing shadow is coming next.

[@debbieramsey-hanks3757]

Thank you Excellent on many levels

[@jamessheffield4173]

If you love me, feed my sheep.

[@SisterShirley]

I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast.

[@billyshelton1874]

Enticing and thought provoking

[@JosephLapmardo]

I personally believe that the HOLY SPIRIT is in the process of raising up house churches in this time and season because of what's coming.

[@charlesmoore1762]

"People believe what they want to believe." [Bill O'Reilly]

[@charlesmoore1762]

I think Bishop Dobbs' opening statement "says it all." "... where the Church has capitulated to a revisionist culture, ...." I'll be back to hear the rest.

[@jessicamesser7933]

I'm hosting a second amendment Riley at the Hillsdale county courthouse August 31st 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. is there any way you can send some speakers

[@honeyjbc1]

William Buckley, in response to those who complained when people called the U.S. a Christian nation, said, "Of course the U.S. is a Christian nation. (at that time) About 93& of the population is Christian. But the significant thing is notice how free people of all religions are in our country."

[@oliverjamito9902]

My Shalom comes with rejoicing! Yes, remember GOD OF THE LIVING ways are not Thy ways but written within thee all.

[@oliverjamito9902]

Pops if commanded my Angels who persevere and heard the WORD to blow overwhelming Wind. Book will say all Books remain will be kept!

[@annekelley1581]

I love listening to the main purpose for living a life in Christ.

[@khaimgulkovich3368]

In English "religion" means "reconnection".

[@honeyjbc1]

Fabulous hour.

[@oliverjamito9902]

Pops as gratitude and Honor and respect!

[@BrianColquhoun-nj7nb]

Very profound and enjoyable. I got concerned a few times when Dr Arnn seemed to lose focus and Bishop Dobbs kind of "rescued" him. Looking forward to watching future podcasts.

[@vincentcarlyle2644]

Very good chat, and I like these men. I do pray that one day, they are ready to support and defend the Church and Christians as much as they defend and support religious freedom.

[@deborahfarooq3492]

Amen 🙏

[@treezza2817]

As an evangelical Christian but former Catholic, I have to say I miss some of the liturgy of the Catholic Church (which I'm assuming is similar to the structure and content of the Anglican Church). I find it is becoming more and more difficult with modern music and "worship" styles in the Protestant evangelical churches to worship in a corporate setting. In particular, reverence for God seems to be lost, sometimes the music seems to be more of a performance than worship, and many of the musical lyrics lack content--few words repeated over and over for too many minutes. I miss the old hymns (but not the organ music!) which are so rich in content and meaning that help lead me into worship. I've really enjoyed Bishop Dobbs' well-thought-out dialog--good discussion and excellent points.

[@rogeronthesouthfork175]

I hope Julian is our next Archbishop.

[@oliverjamito9902]

Pops remember thy shared "i" AM, came with sincere conversations given just for thee, and thy shared clay FEET MIXED WITH IRON resting upon all dry grounds. GROUNDED! Ascending and descending upon all clay FEET MIXED WITH IRON resting upon all dry grounds. GROUNDED! Pops HOW'S the little Child "i" book?

[@merlinwizard1000]

4th, 12 June 2024

[@shellydavis6784]

It would be helpful if you would name names or in this instance name churches or leaders of whom you are referring to at the end of this segment. Who is propagating it? I can't read between the lines. Thank you.

[@trapped7534]

Naming names either good or bad,can get you sued in today’s woke world.

[@Dakez3112]

He is referring to any Church or leader that wants to pass laws that make Christianity compulsory. Naming names is unnecessary. By their works you will know them.

[@shellydavis6784]

@@Dakez3112 what?

[@Dakez3112]

@@shellydavis6784 What? What? 😮

[@shellydavis6784]

@@Dakez3112 What churches? What denominations?

[@oliverjamito9902]

Pops come take the BOOK and all books upon all dry grounds upon a New Table made from a hand without blood stains upon HIS hand.

[@oliverjamito9902]

What is the 7 spirits of the Living God?

[@lisainman2225]

Yes precisely tyranny and oppression go hand in hand. How does one escape the oppression of this particular lifestyle if one is born into it but in disagreement.

[@oliverjamito9902]

Abba will say, who is the SON OF MAN walking in the midst of the CANDLE STICKS? Keep watch!

[@goldfishi5776]

I pray to know what Jesus would do. At a political event, they conducted a pagan prayer and some wanted to demonize and exclude them., I said to wait, invite them to eat and to talk. I said what would Jesus do. The response was that I am wrong to let them pray.

[@treezza2817]

I have to say I was having trouble tracking with Dr. Arnn. He seemed to be rambling and going off on many tangents.

[@douglasbailey3606]

It's "Archbishop Cranmer", NOT "Archbishop Cramner". I continue to make that mistake. Great video!

[@charlesmoore1762]

Yeah, and try to say it fast, ten times! His name probably WAS Cram-ner and one of his ancestors had a speech impediment and got the birth record improperly recorded and . . . There you have it! 🙂

[@Diamondjane54]

I deleted my 1st text. God does not like complaining and what's more God never sleeps. He know well what's going on in our churches. My answer to myself; I am the Body of Christ why isn't the church giving the people God's story? Because I am not speaking it out. Think about that.

[@katebloodworth6763]

Yes - absolutely

[@MedexResearchInstitutell-dc2fg]

😊

[@ahhammouti3928]

Professor Larry Armn a provost of Hilsdale college Mechigan that professor from Michigan given me 99/100 a small fault & 🤮not only a note hope confidence in the future 🤢 few others max 16 or 17/20 all good but i can't give more 🥺😳🥺 i regret realy not embarqued immediately as a succesful dreamer 2011 with the intentions polytechnic for my children at Stanford Harvard or MIT ( finaly polytechnician ULB)

[@oliverjamito9902]

0 come here in front! Remind! LORD ye LIVE!

[@scottbrantley483]

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children." -- Hosea 4:6

[@oliverjamito9902]

What is the NEW WINE? Will not drink of the fruit of the vine. Not unless the KINGDOM OF GOD OFFSPRINGS PRESERVE COMES! KEEP WATCH!

[@hlynnkeith9334]

Huzzah for the Church Militant!

[@PrestonPhillips-g8w]

It is apparent, to me, that in all the divisions taking place, or having taken place, in "Denominational Churches" , the subject of and points made in this discussion is/are seminal to the cause. The older I get (I will soon be 83) the more I refer to myself as simply a Christian and rely wholly on the Bible for Direction, Correction and Solution. (One of my pastors referred to me one time as a walking Ecumenical movement.) The term Denomination means essentially nothing to me anymore except being a conflagration of confusion with points of disagreement.

[@RevRMBWest]

The Holy Bible is the foundation and final authority for all we are to believe and do, however, the three catholic creeds and the Protestant and Reformed 39 Articles of Religion show us what we believe the Bible teaches.

[@tonywtyt]

Concerning Vermont and fostering, I don't agree with a total ban on Catholic fosters. What would seem right if there is a natural parent, then my not ask them about their preference in religion so the child is still in an environment in that faith, in the even that they can be returned to their natural parent(s). On other topics, I don't agree with Christians trying to impose their practices on government run institutions, like public schools. But, then, on then other hand, where can one share any faith without being railed against as proselytizing? Even if there isn't a law against it, there may be a rule against sharing the gospel in different groups or settings. I don't feel like Christians have a problem with their personal freedom to worship, but things get more challenging beyond that in our society.

[@marylaclair1399]

Sounds as if some people want Christians in the closet and gays out of the closet

[@oliverjamito9902]

Many who am I? Will say, HIS shared "i" AM must be drunk! Keep watch!

[@oliverjamito9902]

What is 0?

[@RoyalProtectorate]

I respect Bishop Dobbs, but its hard for me to say hes Anglican when ACNA status is called into question in terms of actually being a part of the real communion. While yes they are a part of Gaff con that does not make them a part of the real communion which in order to have a real council should be called on by the king.

[@katebrady6634]

No comprehende

[@oliverjamito9902]

Pops what ye see?

[@marylaclair1399]

With due respect to the bishop one of his quotes needs to be corrected: he said,"think less of yourself.." We are called to be priests and kings, we should know our position and our Authority. It would be more proper in his context to state ' think of yourself less,'.. quite different from 'thinking less of oneself. ' ... perhaps it was just a slip of the tongue, but perhaps not, in which case the difference should be considered and hopefully he will be careful about wording and rewording it next time... Respectfully submitted,

[@ahhammouti3928]

all in the same bag i insiste I had brought a free food parcel to an old lwoman in need ( come in but I have no gold collar ) the second time trying to reassure her I had parked the car near her house ( to whom this car belongs ? she asked me IT BELONGS to me COME IN I have a nephew to marry🤭🤭🤭I'm already married, the girl in the car is my daughter🤫🤫🤫

[@rezakarampour6286]

' How Jews Mock Jesus Christ .? . '

[@MedexResearchInstitutell-dc2fg]

Do they ? 😮

[@MedexResearchInstitutell-dc2fg]

Why is Torah Old Testament and New Testament binded in one Book ! That tells us something !

[@katebloodworth6763]

That’s why I teach inGalillean Aramaic and OT in Hebrew

[@katebrady6634]

It's great to study from the original text.

[@katebrady6634]

Jesus was Jewish

[@Diamondjane54]

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[@Cat-pb9dv]

Please don't use earbuds! They emit a dangerous amount of EMF radiation, double that of even a WiFi router. Imagine putting a router in your ears every day for hours.

[@charlesmoore1762]

Actually, the effect is less damaging than our practice of not going to church. The real problem is they look stoopid! Like muppets from Mars!

[@debbieramsey-hanks3757]

As a Bible worker for many years many neighborhoods, up close and personal. So many left their churches across denominationa lines. Emotionally hurt so many left generationally across denominational lines before, during and after covid. Satan has been very busy.but so have churches which is us. Episcopalian since a little person until 9 yrs ago. I am now a Seventh Day Adventist. Christian.

[@katebrady6634]

I just heard a teacher tell the story of the leader that started JW

[@oliverjamito9902]

Pops the SON OF MAN. Remembering the Voice of my Father God. I shall not want! Likewise Pops ye all needs not to be reminded! Nevertheless

[@oliverjamito9902]

The OLIVE...REAL?

[@ahhammouti3928]

professor Larry Armn speaking about christianity my cousin coming to me asking for halp advice given help and advice that chineese The proverb I teach you to catch a fish than to give you a fish the result given him an affair legal affair ( i insiste because in this side of atlantic those like me name first name are all in the same bag the illegality al awbach ) anyway the affair add value+ the dignity more than 50.000 euros the truth all the truth i swear isn't that the better world spoke about madam PROFESSOR AND FORMER NATIONAL SECUTY ADVISER Condolezza Rice

[@jimmww]

"My kingdom is not of this world" Does this imply that he was an alien from another planet?

[@Dakez3112]

It implies that he cannot be of something he is the creator of.

[@rhondabirkner4819]

It is a spiritual kingdom. One that is not seen with physical eyes.

[@richvictorynow]

Jesus is a KING, the KING of Kings, He could never be considered or thought of as an alien. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. (John 1:2-3)

[@RobertBiles-bu5ps]

AMERICAN COWBOY 🤠 THIS PODCAST BRING'S TO MIND THIS SCRIPTURE("AND NOW I SAY UNTO YOU THAT THE GOOD SHEPHERD DOTH CALL AFTER YOU;AND IF YOU WILL HEARKEN UNTO HIS VOICE HE WILL BRING YOU INTO HIS FOLD AND YE ARE HIS SHEEP;AND HE COMMANDETH YOU THAT YE SUFFER NO RAVENOUS WOLF TO ENTER AMONG YOU, THAT YE MAY NOT BE DESTROYED.(ALMA 5:60

[@Dakez3112]

Why are you yelling?

[@RobertBiles-bu5ps]

@@Dakez3112 AMERICAN COWBOY 🤠 THERE ARE NO EXCLAMATION PONT'S IN ANYWERE IN THIS SCRIPTURE SO I DON'T SEE HOW I COULD BE YELLING IF IT'S THE SIZE OF THE WORDS I WRIGHT THEM THIS WAY SO THAT PEOPLE WITH POOR EYE SIGHT CAN READ THEM OK.

[@Dakez3112]

No, it's not OK. All caps = yelling/shouting. If you are actually wanting people to read what you post then STOP YELLING.

[@katebrady6634]

Alma is not a book of the Bible. Maybe it's one that's been added.

[@charlesmoore1762]

@@Dakez3112 Leave him alone! Ignorance is bliss. He has an anal blockage.

[@TheWatchersofWisdom]

People have learned that Jesus did not come to die for our sins, He came to bring us out of these Morals and Dogma by teaching them that all y'all see we need we can find inside of you. Some no longer need the support group.

[@hermitageofthesandpiper]

You both share the word "orthodox "... and you talk about the church being responsible... Why are you both not Eastern Orthodox? The church that was historically founded by Jesus

[@lukasmiller486]

Thank you. It’s good to see so many people in the west gravitating towards Orthodoxy. After all, that’s where it all began.

[@Owl350]

Its only a myth.

[@lordvoldamort4606]

@Owl350 True. Did you watch the whole video? Or did you just stop in to leave a comment. I am Giving it a few minutes to see if there is any wisdom in it.

[@lordvoldamort4606]

I got 30 minutes in found nothin.

[@Dakez3112]

Perhaps it can be labeled a "myth" ... But just where did that myth come from? Recorded history is both limited and short. Written language and communication is limited (less than 10,000 years) science, religion, stories, history... Things get written down as a record to share with others and to future generations. Much of it is metaphoric. Metaphors to live by to help guide us in our pitifully short allotment of time we get to live the most productive, engaging, and creative way... A life of significance. A life of fulfillment. If it is "only a myth" as you state, it certainly is a good and powerful one, one that has relevance and should be considered as a guide to live life to its fullest.

[@katebloodworth6763]

Really interesting. Agree fault is in the church. People want to hear better messages, they want to hear worship that is culturally relevant and the entire drama of worship. Worship is something that leads into the gospel. As far as the gospel is concerned, all of these man made versions are so incorrect when people are looking for truth. In my church I use the Aramaic NT and a Hebrew OT. This then is the true and traditional. Common prayer should be free, open. Gospel of Luke is my favorite books of the New Testament Catholic actually meant a united people. One church should exist and our society sees that. They want women to preach and leave the church because this is often not happening. I still get people asking why I don’t shepherd a church.anymore ? I am too Ito sick to shepherd.. I have learned that this central doctrine is key to growing a church. Finally, thank you for discussing your faith. I just want to Thank you for your thoughts and hopefully you will think of mine. As an ex-Catholic and ex- Assembly, of God , you can understand my. feelings about the British.

[@katebloodworth6763]

I want to add that limited service times are a disservice to the church as are silly jokes that have nothing to do with the Word of God, never mind the insistence on using the KJV. That is incorrect in so many ways. Time to go back to basics. Freedom in true cultural worship and the use of the true Word of God in Aramaic Galilean still spoken today and ancient Hebrew not any of the other

[@toninobologny]

Will and Trust Jesus is still the French word for: We are Host is service and we all serve one way or another... we welcome our family home and if we have to heal their feet by soaking them and washing them... Jesus was a nurse... Jesus was probably a woman in the camp that the boys appreciated having there... The pastor that said: the book of Mary doesn't exist... and east and west doesn't exist is a moron... Mary kept the best books. Jesus hated skimmers because it caused inflation. The book of marriage sustains us all. Solvency is not extending credit in a cash based system to those you KNOW are not capable and again that the churches pick up the burden to help those who need it. Sustainable model for building trusts is not investing the family trust to a failed business model that forces you to make enemy with extended family. We don't let words cause disinheritance because that would be allowing theft by laughing heirs.

[@toninobologny]

The freedom of our keeping our continuity and family trust is the freedom from re legion when political climates create scenarios where they program people to make claim on THE ONE MINE we all share.... in order to remedy contracts that were created and abandandon because of social climates created by polisci... some want a larger share than they can manage... and once our family trust has been by and from people who pretend they are entitled to it and entitled to treat you or practice on you in order to detach you from your ability to pay your debts those bills are lobbed into the deficit which all our future selves share the burden

[@ahhammouti3928]

evicted from belgium 2021 🥺🥺🥺🥺but offering 200.000 euros in one time to belgium administration 2009 two projects laureates simultaniousely equivalent 20 politzers prices 😧😧 a good citizen 🥱😫😫