You know how strange dreams can be when you're not sleeping in your own bed? Well this one ranks up there with the strangest but, as usual, Fr. Joseph has a very practical application.

Today Fr. Joseph answers the questions sent in by listeners on the subject of fasting.

Fr. Joseph talks to us about Santa Claus in his son's—and in his own—imagination.

Fr. Joseph sets out on a search for the Baby Jesus.

Just a few more days until the Nativity feast. With the fast, the shopping, the preparations....how are you doin'? Let us prepare? Yes. But regardless of how prepared we are, let us be thankful.

Every year at this time we reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas. Fr. Huneycutt shows us from Holy Scripture and from the Church Fathers that Christmas is all about .... clothing!

Fr. Joseph discusses his introduction to, and the Church's teaching about, St. Joseph the Betrothed.

The Theophany and House Blessings. What happens in the service, in our homes, and in our lives.

A brief history of the coffee hour, with some suggestions about how best to use the time as you sip your morning brew!

No matter what you call your grandparents, go to Church Camp, write home, and beware the Mama Eater.

Fr Joseph, with help from Fr Thomas Hopko and Elder Porphyrios, delves into the malady known as Nojoyatall.

Fr Joseph reviews the rules of life, particularly Murphy's Law and its variants, and and then provides us with a rule we can all live with.

This week's podcast is taken from the book, "One Flew Over the Onion Dome" – any similarities to your own parish, bishop or jurisdiction is purely intentional. Orthodoxy not available in all states. In your area, it may only be available in a foreign language – in which case, your mileage may vary …

This week, Fr Joseph gets real: "The thing about Confession is that it is natural. That is, it is Real. Almost everything else we do with our sin is false and unnatural. We punish ourselves, justify our actions, and hide. Yet, in Confession -- in opening ourselves to God the Light -- we expose the hypocrisy of our double life. In truth, we've been living a lie. Without Confession, Absolution, and Reconciliation we live a lie before God and Man as if it were Reality. In reality, no one is fooled -- not our neighbor, not ourselves. And, let's be real, certainly not God."

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourself, it’s almost that time; time to cue your favorite theme song for the upcoming Lenten Fast! Perhaps the theme song from Star Wars? Or maybe we could sing a fasting song, during this election year, to the tune of "Hail to the Chief?" Then again, there’s always the Beverly Hillbillies ...

Fr Joseph reveals one of his Lenten pet peeves: “Do the best you can.” Do the best you can? Now brothers and sisters, that’s a recipe for failure. Heck, sinner that I am, the best I can is what has got me to where I am! We don’t give an inexperienced bunch of players a ball – with no practice whatsoever – and say, “Okay, it’s game time. Do the best you can.” No. We practice and practice and practice. We fall down, get back up; struggle to do better.

Fr Joseph, struggling toward humility in the first week of the Fast, tells of his first visit to Fasters Anonymous... and their curious theme song.

Much like the pains of labor endured by a mother bearing a child, sometimes our journey back to healing is a painful one. And yet, the joy that comes with the new birth is far greater -- inexplicably greater -- than that which our cold heart endured. In the meantime, we must begin where we are.

Fr Joseph quotes Chicago, Kevorkian, Ben Franklin, St Paul and Hallmark in making a case for April Fools.

Letters have been pouring into the Orthodixie headquarters over the past week, many of them dealing with what can only be said and not written.  You’ve all no doubt heard it, it is pronounced ******** (or EIEIO).  Fr Joseph tries to allay fears [of EIEIO] while assuring us that "this, too, shall pass."

Fr. Joseph's way of saying, "Pardon me while I slip into something a little more... serious."

So tell us, Father Joseph—just how did the Resurrection of our Lord get mixed up with bunnies, chocolate, and eggs?

Fr. Joseph reports on this year’s Lenten Superlative Awards Banquet at St. Kismet in Gethsemane Falls. Last year’s gala saw a total of 13 awards being presented to the best and worst participants in the Great Fast.  This year's big celeb is, ahem, a no brainer!

Fr. Joseph encounters Bible floppers, hip-hoppers, and mountain toppers in his quest to discover ... What It Takes.

Fr. Joseph tackles the subject of "place" -- where we come from and where we're headed.  Your departed mom, your dad, sister, brother or spouse:  they are on that mysterious journey.  It’s only a better place if Love is there … let’s pray that includes all of us.

Fr. Joseph recounts holding Easter colored chicks... holding a BB gun, his eye on a sparrow... and later, standing outside in the rain wearing a ball cap, oven mitts and holding a napkin-covered lacrosse stick, chanting, "Here birdie, birdie, birdie." Yes, this week's podcast is for the birds.

Fr. Joseph tells of his recent visit to a psychiatrist and his annual struggle with The Guess Who.

Domingo 24 de Noviembre Pd. Nicolas predicó sobre como con esperanza podemos vivir una vida que aguanta las dificultades del mundo. Gálata 6:11-18

Domingo 12 de Enero Pd. Nicolas predico sobre como podemos madura en Dios por el camino del Jesus ademas las dificultades. Efesios 4:7-13.

Domingo 19 de Enero Pd. Nicolas predicó sobre que Dios es tan inmensa y poderoso y cuando entendimos esto su majestad es obvio. Lucas 17:12-19

Domingo 26 de Enero Pd. Nicolas predicó sobre como nuestro imagen de Dios que tenemos es manchado entonces la vida de rectitud es difícil. Por eso necesitamos tener mucha paciencia. Lucas 19:1-10

Domingo 9 de Febrero Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como cada uno de nosotros puede ser buen ejemplos para mejorar el mundo. El ejemplo como seguir a Cristo. Timoteo 3:10-15 Sunday 9 of February Fr. Nicholas preached concerning how every one of us can be good examples in order in make the world a better place. The example of how to follow Christ. Timothy 3:10-15

Domingo 16 de Febrero Pd. Nicolás predico sobre el arrepentimiento sin desesperación. No es bastante a conocer sus pecados pero cada uno tiene que tener esperanza en la misericordia del Señor. Lucas 15:11-32 Sunday February 16 Fr. Nicholas preached about repentance without despair. It is not enough to know your sins but everyone has to have hope in the mercy of the Lord. Luke 15:11-32

Domingo 23 de Febrero Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia del ayuno y como Dios es el único quien puede darnos vida eterna. I Cor. 8:13-9:2 Sunday February 23 Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance of fasting and how God is the only one who can give eternal life. I Cor. 8:13-9:2

Domingo 2 de Marzo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como Cristo es la luz del mundo y como la luz nos protégé de las tentaciones del mundo. Romanos 13:11-14:4 Sunday 2 of March Fr. Nicholas preached about how Christ is the light of the world and how the light protects us from the evil temtaptions. Romanos 13:11-14:4

Domingo 9 de Marzo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia de respetar el Señor y todo su creación. Vamos a recordar tambien el respeto que tenemos para los iconos santos. Hebreos 12:1-10 Sunday 9 of March Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance of respecting the Lord and all of his creation. Let us remember also the respect we have for the holy icons. Hebrews 12:1-10

Domingo 16 de Marzo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la grandeza del Señor y sobre la importancia de la teología apofático en la Iglesia Ortodoxo, que Dios no es. Marcos 2:1-12 Sunday 16 of March Fr. Nicholas preached about unknowingness of the Lord and about the importance of Apophatic Theology in the Orthodox Church, what God is not. Mark 2:1-12

Domingo 23 de Marzo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre Domingo de la Cruz y los labores que tenemos para recibir la salvación que es gratis. Marcos 8:34-9:1 Sunday 23 of March Fr. Nicholas preached about Sunday of the Cross and the work we have in order to receive salvation which is free. Mark 8:34-9:1

Domingo 30 de Marzo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la liberación de pecado en la vida de Cristo. Reflejó sobre el consejo de San Juan de la escalera y la carta San Pablo a los Hebreos. Hebreos 6:13-20 Sunday 30 of March Fr. Nicholas preached about the liberatioin from sin in the life of Christ. He reflected on the consel of St. John of the Ladder and the letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews. Hebreos 6:13-20

Domingo 6 de Abril Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la vida de San Maria de Egipto y como Dios tiene un plan para cada uno de nosotros. Entonces tengamos fe. Marcos 10:32-45 Sunday April 6 Fr. Nicholas preached about the life of St. Mary of Egypt and how God has a plan for each one of us. Therefore let us all have faith. Mark 10:32-45

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre una vida sin miedo, una vida que el miedo no te controla. Vamos a dominar nuestros temores y entrar el camino con Cristo. Juan 12:1-18 Fr. Nicholas preached about a life without fears, a life that is not controlled by anxiety. Let us dominate our apprehensions and enter into the path with Christ. John 12:1-18

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre las piedras que nos separa de la alegria del Señor y como podemos quitar estos piedras malas de nuestras vidas. Marcos 15:43-16:8 Fr. Nicholas preached about the stones that separate us from the joy of the Lord and how we can remove these evil stones from our lives. Mark 15:43-16:8.

Domingo 11 de Mayo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como el amor para Dios puede dar nos la fuerza para evitar parálisis del espíritu. Hechos 9:33-42 Sunday May 11 Fr. Nicholas preached about how the love for God can give us the strength to avoid spiritual paralysis. Acts 9:33-42

Domingo 18 de Mayo Pd. Nicolás reflejó sobre la tentacion de los ídolos del mundo; fama, dinero, relaciones, ect. Escoja tu dios y ojalá será el Señor, el Creador de todo. Juan 4:5-42 Sunday May 18 Fr. Nicholas reflected on the temptation of the idols of the world; fame, money, relationships, etc. Choose your god and may it be the Lord and Creator of all. John 4:5-42

Domingo 15 de Junio Pd. Nicolás predicó como Dios siempre nos da otro opciones para sobrevenir las dificultades. Por eso no haga pánico y tenga esperanza. Hebreos 11:33-12;2 Sunday June 15 Fr. Nicholas preached on how God always gives us optiones to overcome difficulties. For this reason let us not ever panic but have hope. Hebrews 11:33-12:2

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre el orden y la estructura en al Divinidad y como en Dios no hay confusion. Esto es muy obvio en todo la creacion. Tito 3:8-15 Fr. Nicholas preached about the order and structure of the Divine and how there is not confusion in God. This is very obvious through out all creation. Titus 3:8-15

Domingo 20 de Julio Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la salvacion y como Dios utiliza toda la creación para salvarnos. Él utiliza personas, oraciones, nuestros hijos y hasta nuestras vocaciones. Tenga tus ojos abiertos a la misericordia del Señor. Santiago 5:10-20 Sunday July 20 Fr. Nicholas preached about salvation and how God utilizes all of creation in order to save us. He uses people, prayers, our children and even our vocation. Open your eyes to the mercy of the Lord. St. James 5:10-20

Domingo 24 de Agosto Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre el derecho que cada uno tiene a estar casado. Él refleja sobre las palabras de San Pablo (1 Cor. 9:5) y Pd. Nicolás da tres consejos para todos las parejas quien estan en esta union tan sagrado. 1 Cor. 9:2-12 Sunday August 24 Fr. Nicholas preached about the right everyone has to be married. He reflects on the words of St. Paul (1 Cor. 9:5) and gives three words of advice for all couples in this holy union. 1 Cor. 9:2-12

Domingo 31 de Agosto Pd. Nicolás predicó que Dios agarda cuando nosotros seguimos su voluntad y damos alabanza a Èl. (Salmo 69:30-31) Por eso vamos a celebrar el hecho que Dios agrada en nosotros. Hebreos 9:1-7 Sunday August 24 Fr. Nicholas preached that God is pleased when we follow His will and give praise to Him. (Psalm 69:30-31) Therefor let us celebrate the fact that God is pleased with us. Hebrews 9:1-7

Domingo 7 de Septiembre Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como èl cercó a Dios por su viaje de sies horas remando en el mar. El viaje tenía subidas y bajas y en cualquier modo fueron oportunidades a buscar salvación en el Señor. Juan 3:13-17 Sunday September 7 Fr. Nicholas preached about how he became closer to God through his trip of paddling six hours in the open sea. The trip had ups and downs and no matter what there were opportunities to find salvation in the Lord. John 3:13-17