What is the best way to defend the exceptional nature of human beings?

Do "doctors of death" need any specialized training to diagnosis and prescribe lethal drugs to patients who want to die?

Will healthcare providers who hold to the sanctity of human life be allowed work in the emerging secular society?

Are we living in the "Brave New World" of Aldous Huxley?

Wesley J. Smith shares the story of his friend, Robert Salamanca, who died peacefully with dignity of ALS.

Should animals and humans have the same rights? How best should we care for animals in a humane way without confusing the value of the two?

Is euthanasia really the best way to alleviate the suffering of those dealing with serious mental illness?

Returning to the podcast after a personal break, Wesley ask, "Can doctors and other healthcare providers be forced to provide medical proceeds, like abortions, when it goes against their convictions?"

Should aspects of nature be given the same kind of rights as human beings?

How did our society become so accepting of a culture of death - from Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Terri Schiavo, and Planned Parenthood?

Who should decide what is best for a child, the parents or medical professionals and the state?

Wesley introduces the Transhumanists and then explains what is wrong with their desire to increase human intelligence.

To what extent should efforts be made to work for the healing of those with significant illnesses, like polio, rather than letting them die with assistance?

Should we be working to prevent all suicide, or should we support and encourage "some" suicides?

Will the United States follow the lead of other countries who have put into law the most radical euthanasia policies?

Dr. Rossi interviews a young seminarian at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary about the Indian Orthodox Church. We also hear some examples of Indian Orthodox chant.

In this inaugural program, Dr. Rossi helps us define what "a Healing Presence" is and how we can begin that journey together. Included is a touching musical recording of Dr. Rossi's dear wife who fell asleep in the Lord several years ago, but who is still his life's companion.

Dr. Rossi explores how the fire of God's healing presence can flow right through us to others.

Metropolitan Kallistos says "Solitude is a state of soul, not a matter of geographical location. The real desert lies within the heart." In this episode, Dr. Rossi explores the healing nature of silence.

When we are silently aware of the presence of Christ, the whisper of His name will bring healing to us and spill out to others.

When we are intentional in our listening and silence, we are in the best position to commune with Christ.

Our communion with God springs from the heart - our all important "inner space."

What does it mean to be constantly in the presence of God? Dr. Rossi explores the practical implications in today's episode.

How does God speak to us? Are we listening?

Dr. Rossi identifies the the alarming statistics and the alluring dangers of Internet Pornography.

In part 2, Dr. Rossi gives some practical advice to those who are struggling with internet pornography or those who provide counseling.

Anger - express it or repress it? Dr. Al Rossi gives us guidance and helps us understand the healthy and Christ-like alternatives.

Part of becoming a healing presence is to share our lives with others without the expectation of reward or acknowledgement. Dr. Rossi shares the story of Johnny Appleseed as an example.

Dr. Rossi talks about the jungle of wicked thoughts in our minds and the need to not judge others.

Today, Dr. Rossi distinguishes between despondency and depression and helps us recognize and deal with it so we can be a healing presence to others.

How should we consider our memories? As simple camcorders, recording each event and recalling them the same way each time or something more complex?

In this episode Dr. Rossi talks about pursuing a personal policy of honesty in all things.

What are we free and not free to do as believers in Christ? Dr. Rossi gives some practical examples of freedom used where freedom was not appropriate.

Dr. Rossi talks about the many paradoxes in Orthodoxy that defy explanation but at the same time define our faith.

Continuing the theme of the last episode which dealt with Orthodoxy as Paradoxy, Dr. Rossi talks about the need to embrace ambiguity.

Dr. Rossi begins a short series on the "Pendulum of Asceticism" with today's episode titled "Sane Asceticism."

Continuing his series on the "Pendulum of Asceticism", Dr. Rossi talks about "Dark Asceticism" and its dangers.

Why is there suffering in the world? Is God trying to punish us? Dr. Rossi addresses this important topic and helps us understand that there is purpose in suffering.

In the third installment on the general topic of asceticism, Dr. Rossi addresses the subtle temptation to slip into secularism.

None of us can avoid death. So as Orthodox Christians, how should we look at death and grief in a healing manner?

In the first of a two-part series, Dr. Rossi helps us be a healing presence for those who are tempted with suicide.

True forgiveness comes from the heart and Dr. Rossi tells us what that looks like.

Books and seminars abound on the topic of time management but Dr. Rossi says as Christians we need to look at time management in a different way.

We hear so much about "living in the present moment" but what does that mean and how do we do it?

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Nicholas Andruchow, Associate Director of Project Mexico.

What is the difference between a career and a vocation? Dr. Rossi tells a personal story from his days as a Monk.

In his special Christmas episode, Dr. Rossi explores the "night" in both the Nativity story as well as Christ's Passion.

Dr. Rossi reviews the new movie, Les Miserables, and points out the messages that are consistent with the Orthodox faith.

Today, Dr. Rossi reflects on icons and the very different perspective of the Orthodox Christian when viewing them.

Today Dr. Rossi reflects on this well-known hymn from both a personal standpoint as well as its place in Orthodox theology.