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Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - The Worship of God (Part 1b)

Today we present the second half of Fr. Andrew's lecture on the Worship of God.




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Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - Christian Life in the World (Part 1a)

Today Fr. Andrew begins part four of his four-part talk on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. We bring you the first half of that talk in this episode.




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Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - Christian Life in the World (Part 1b)

This is the conclusion of Fr. Andrew's last talk in the four-part series - Foundations of the Orthodox Faith.




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Voice From Antioch:  Martyrdom - Part 1a

In a new series beginning today, Fr. Andrew presents a study of major themes of the Orthodox Christian faith as found in the letters of the 2nd century martyr and third bishop of Antioch, Ignatius the God-bearer.




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Voice From Antioch:  Martyrdom - Part 1b

In the second half of part one, Fr. Andrew talks more extensively about martyrdom and the statement by St. Ignatius: "I am God's wheat and shall be ground by the teeth of wild animals."




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Voice From Antioch:  Salvation in Christ - Part 2a

Fr. Andrew continues his series on St. Ignatius with a study of his view what it means to be a Christian.




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Voice From Antioch:  Salvation in Christ - Part 2b

This is the second half of part 2 in Fr. Andrew's series on St. Ignatius.




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Voice from Antioch:  The Unity of the Church

Fr. Andrew talks about the instruction of St. Ignatius on Church unity and Bishops.




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Voice From Antioch:  The Bishop - Part 4a

What did St. Ignatius have to say about the role of the Bishop in the Church. Listen to the first half of Fr. Andrew's fourth talk in this series.




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Voice From Antioch:  The Bishop - Part 4b

St. Ignatius emphasized the importance of obedience to the Bishop.




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Voice From Antioch:  The Eucharist - Part 5a

Over and over again in the writings of St. Ignatius, he emphasizes the importance of the physical aspect of Christ's first coming to earth. Fr. Andrew reviews these references and their implications.




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Voice From Antioch:  The Eucharist -  Part 5b

In this final episode in the Voice from Antioch series, Fr. Andrew concludes his talk on the views of St. Ignatius about the Eucharist and the physical nature of Christianity.




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Meeting the World - Part 1

In this new series from Fr. Andrew, he explores the impact of taking the Gospel into our times and our places. This first lecture challenges us to examine the real and tangible aspects of Christianity as opposed to viewing God as a "product."




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Meeting the World - Part 2

This is part 2 in his series where Fr. Andrew explores the impact of taking the Gospel into our times and places.




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A Peculiar People: Orthodox Christian Identity in a Hostile World - Part 1

How should our lives differ from the world as Orthodox Christians? Fr. Andrew challenges us to embrace our faith amidst a growingly hostile environment.




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A Peculiar People: Orthodox Christian Identity in a Hostile World - Part 2

In part 2, Fr. Andrew focuses on the importance of worship as Christians.




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The Transfiguration of Place: An Orthodox Christian Vision of Localism - Part 1

Fr. Andrew says we have become a global society of consumers at the expense of localism which has real implications for our Christian faith.




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The Transfiguration of Place: An Orthodox Christian Vision of Localism - Part 2

Fr. Andrew uses the term "Thinness of Place" to further explore the importance of localism and gives us 17 practical suggestions for moving closer to that ideal.




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From General Hospital to the Hospital of Souls:  Interview with Jonathan Jackson

Four-time Emmy award-winner Jonathan Jackson, star of General Hospital and Tuck Everlasting, talks with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about his journey into Orthodox Christianity, his family, how he lives his faith as a Hollywood actor, music and writing, on this special episode of Roads From Emmaus.




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Doctrine Matters - Part 1

Fr. Andrew points out there are three disciplines of Orthodoxy—doctrine, piety, and morality. However he is concerned that the first—doctrine—occupies a back seat in many Orthodox circles.




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Doctrine Matters - Part 2

Fr. Andrew continues his discussion about the importance of doctrine and challenges a popular saying attributed to St. Francis of Assisi.




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As Unknown, and Yet Well Known: Introducing the Orthodox Church in American Culture

Fr. Andrew gave this talk at Cornell University on February 14, 2012.




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A Divine Ecology: An Orthodox Christian Vision for the Environment - Part 1

Just the word environmentalism tends to put people in a fighting mood. Fr. Andrew helps us sort through the issues of ecology from an Orthodox perspective. This is part 1 of a two-part talk.




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Sermon April 22, 2012 (Thomas Sunday)

In his homily on "Thomas Sunday," Fr. Andrew speaks about the difference between the story of Christ and our own story in the world.




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Sermon April 29, 2012 (Myrrh-bearers Sunday)

On Myrrh-bearers Sunday, Fr. Andrew speaks about our motivation for Acts of Piety and whether they are done because of our love for our Lord Jesus Christ.




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A Divine Ecology: An Orthodox Christian Vision for the Environment - Part 2

In part 2, Fr. Andrew talks about the spiritual answer to both the environment and the economy.




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Sermon May 6, 2012 (Sunday of the Paralytic)

On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew speaks about those who have no one to pray for them.




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Sermon May 13, 2012 (Sunday of the Samaritan Woman)

On this Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew tells us that it is not often we are privy to a conversion in progress.




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An Introduction to God: Encountering the Divine in Orthodox Christianity

How can we know God? A question that has been pondered through the centuries. In this special episode, Fr. Andrew delivers a talk at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA.




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Sermon May 20, 2012 (Sunday of the Blind Man)

In this Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. Andrew tells us that in Paul's journeys he demonstrates True Spiritual Vision.




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Sermon May 27, 2012 (Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council)

On this Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew speaks of the guidance of the Holy Spirit.




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Sermon June 3, 2012 (Sunday of Pentecost)

On this Sunday of Pentecost, Fr. Andrew tells us that when we have a crisis of creativity, we should seek out the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.




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Sermon June 10, 2012 (All Saints)

On the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Andrew reminds us that, as Christians, we must all strive to become Saints.




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Sermon June 17, 2012 (Second Sunday After Pentecost)

On this Second Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew reminds us that is is not how good you are that matters, but how repentant you are.




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Sermon June 24, 2012 (Nativity of the Forerunner)

On the Nativity of the Forerunner, Father Andrew reminds us that we are all called to the vocation of the Royal Priesthood, and that vocation is fulfilled through worship.




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Sermon July 1, 2012 (Fourth Sunday after Pentecost)

On the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew explains what it means when Orthodox Christians say, "We are being saved."




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Sermon July 22, 2012 (St. Mary Magdalene)

On this Sunday of St. Mary Magdalene, Fr. Andrew tells us that when we do our homework about the Orthodox faith, we find Grace.




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Sermon July 29, 2012 (8th Sunday after Pentecost)

On this 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew reminds us of the deep worth of the human person.




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Sermon Aug. 5, 2012 (Forefeast of the Transfiguration)

On this Sunday of the Forefeast of the Transfiguration, Fr. Andrew asks if we have the will to become "All Flame."




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Sermon Aug. 12, 2012 (10th Sunday after Pentecost)

On this the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Father Andrew tells us that St. Paul calls the Leaders of the Church "Fools for Christ's Sake."




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Sermon Aug. 19, 2012 (11th Sunday after Pentecost)

On this the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew asks, how can we ask God for forgiveness and not receive it?




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Sermon Aug. 26 (12th Sunday after Pentecost)

On this the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew tells the stories of two rich young men, stories with two very different outcomes.




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Sermon Sept. 2, 2012 (St. Mamas)

On this Sunday Fr. Andrew tells the story of a father, mother, baby, foster mother, and 15-year-old, all saints.




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Sermon Sept. 16, 2012 (Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross)

On this Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross, Fr. Andrew reminds us that we must all take up our own Cross.




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Sermon Sept. 23, 2012 (Conception of the Forerunner)

On this Sunday of the Conception of the Forerunner, Fr. Andrew advises us that before we do anything, we should turn ourselves to God.




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Sermon Sept. 30, 2012 (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

On this 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew speaks to us about what it means to be a Temple of the Holy God.




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Sermon Oct. 14, 2012 (Fathers of the 7th Council)

On this Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew examines the parable of the sower and the seed.




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Sermon Nov. 4, 2012 (The Rich Man and Lazarus)

On this Sunday when we read about the rich man and Lazarus, Fr. Andrew tells us that the difference between Heaven and Hell may be the "good left undone."




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Sermon Nov. 11, 2012 (The Good Samaritan)

On this Sunday of the Good Samaritan, Fr. Andrew discusses the question the lawyer asks Jesus: 'And who is my neighbor?'




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Sermon Nov. 18, 2012 (A Spiritually Healthy Relationship with Money)

On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew discusses the question, "Why do we talk about money in church?"