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Orthodoxy and Therapy

Dr. Rossi discusses therapy in the Orthodox tradition as well as some advice on choosing a therapist.




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The Jesus Prayer - Sung!

Today we have the special treat of hearing several recordings obtained by Dr. Rossi of people singing the Jesus Prayer.




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The Jesus Prayer - Reflections

Dr. Rossi continues to talk about the Jesus Prayer.




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Self Love and Self Hate - Dr. Peter Bouteneff

Dr. Rossi welcomes guest Dr. Peter Bouteneff, Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary to discuss a retreat he recently led about finding the proper view of self as a person created in the image of God.




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Bells

What role do bells play in the Orthodox Church? Dr. Rossi tells us and gives a brief history of their use.




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Why Go To Church?

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Paul Meyendorff, the Father Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology and Director of Continuing Education at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary about the importance of attending and participating in the Divine Liturgy.




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Straight Talk About Youth

Dr. Rossi addresses some of the difficult issues that youth today face, and how we can be a healing presence in their lives.




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Seeing Goodness In Children

Dr. Rossi encourages us to see and call out the goodness in the lives of our children.




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Simon

Dr. Rossi interviews Simon Menya, a Ugandan student at St. Vladimir's Orthodoxy Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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Eucharist

Dr. Rossi shares a few reflections on the Eucharist and its meaning in our lives.




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Missions in Mongolia

Dr. Rossi interviews Christopher and Jennifer Moore, who spent eight months as missionaries in Mongolia. Christopher is a first year student at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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The Blessing of Milo

Dr. Rossi share his experience with the Orthodox blessing of a child.




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Healing

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Paul Meyendorff about the topic of healing and the Sacrament of Unction.




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Meteora

Dr. Rossi describes the power of holy places, like Meteora in Greece, to deepen our faith.




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Interview with Fr. Paul Lazor

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Paul Lazor, the former Dean of Students at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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Becoming Childlike

Dr. Rossi reflects upon an interaction that he had with his granddaughter and Jesus' call to become like a little child.




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Temptation and Sin

Dr. Rossi shares the differences between temptation and sin.




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Lust Temptations

Dr. Rossi discusses the temptation towards sexual lust and the power of Christ that helps us to overcome these temptations to sin.




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Baptism

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Paul Meyendorff on the topic of Baptism. Dr. Meyendorff was the Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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Detachment

Dr. Rossi speaks to us about the role of detachment in our life in Christ. He shares from his own experience of learning to let go of the success of his labor, even as he strives to be faithful in all that he does.




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Grieving

Dr. Rossi interview Simon Menya, a Ugandan student at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the topic of grieving.




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On Pain and Suffering

Dr. Rossi shares a brief summary of his presentation titled "On Pain and Suffering" at the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion (OCAMPR) conference held at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA.




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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Sean Levine, a graduate of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary and now chaplain in the United States Army, about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).




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Politics

Dr. Rossi addresses the often controversial subject of politics. He encourages us, through the teaching of St. John Chrysostom, to always keep an eschatological view of this world and our engagement in the political arena.




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Suicide - Part 2

Dr. Rossi continues his comments on suicide and talks in particular about the Pastoral Paper on Suicide that was adopted by SCOBA in May of 2007.




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Clergy Peer Learning Groups: An Interview with Fr. Nicholas Solak

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Nicholas Solak, parish priest of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Stroudsburg, PA, on the topic of Clergy Peer Learning Groups in the life of a priest.




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The Trees of Paradise

Dr. Rossi shares his thoughts on the meaning and purpose of the trees in the Garden of Eden for us today.




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A Sense of Wonder

Dr. Rossi reflects upon the power of a sense of wonder in how we approach life and God.




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What is Sanity?

Dr. Rossi addresses the question, "What is Sanity?" He interviews Alexis, an Orthodox Christian living with schizophrenia.




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Lake Galilee

Dr. Rossi shares his travels to the Holy Land by describing the Lake (Sea) of Galilee and the surrounding area where Jesus did much of his ministry.




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Psalm 6

Dr. Rossi reflects upon the meaning and significance of Psalm 6 in the light of his dear wife's suffering and death from bone cancer.




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Invisible to the Eye

Dr. Rossi reflects on the reality of what is unseen, seeing Christ through the eyes of the heart even in death.




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Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 1

Dr. Rossi reflects on the life and ministry of Fr. Thomas Hopko. This podcast is Part 1 of 2.




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Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 2

Dr. Rossi shares remembrances of Fr. Thomas Hopko from his friends and family along with some of Fr. Tom's maxims. This podcast is part 2 of 2.




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Theotokos

Dr. Rossi shares his reflections on the life and ministry of the Theotokos.




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Jesus and Adam

Dr. Rossi interviews a recent graduate of St Tikhon's on his insightful thesis, Jesus and Adam.




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Public Violence

Dr. Rossi speaks to the current outbreak of public political violence, and our own temptations to violence in various forms and ways.




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Apologetics: Interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Sergius Halvorsen on the topic of apologetics.




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The Temptations of Jesus

Dr. Rossi reflects upon the Gospel account of the temptation of Jesus in light of his trip to the Mount of Temptation Monastery in the Holy Land.




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Identity: Interview with Fr. Raymond Browne

Dr. Rossi, interviews Fr. Raymond Browne, Rector of St. Mark's Orthodox Church (OCA) in Wrightstown, PA, on the topic of identity.




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Psalm 23

Dr. Rossi reflects on the message of Psalm 23, and shares a beautiful recording of the psalm set to music.




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Music as Prayer

Dr. Rossi interviews Matushka Robin Freeman, Director of Music at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary.




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Consciousness - Part 2

Dr. Rossi shares some ideas for how to counteract our dark thoughts and regain freedom in our minds. (Part 2 of 3)




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Consciousness - Part 1

Dr. Rossi discusses our ability to have control over our thought processes, so that we have freedom over our minds. (Part 1 of 3)




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Consciousness - Part 3

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his discussion on consciousness by helping us understand that consciousness consists of more than thought to include the total person. (Part 3 of 3)




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Path to Sanity

Dr. Rossi talks about the book God's Path to Sanity by Dee Pennock.




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Living with Cancer

Today, Dr. Rossi interviews a wife and mother of two small children who is fighting cancer and has gone through several surgeries, treatments, and procedures. What can be learned from such an experience and where does God come into the picture?




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The Theology of Illness

In November of 2013, Dr. Rossi interviewed Sarah Najjar who was suffering from cancer. Sarah fell asleep in the Lord in August of this year and Dr. Rossi has returned to the microphone to reflect on illness.




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Dr. Jane Hinshaw

Today Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Jane (Carnahan) Hinshaw, a Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health Care System. She is also an Orthodox Christian. They discuss mental health, medicine, and therapies designed to help those struggling.




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Family Systems

Dr. Rossi once again interviews Fr. Sean Levine, a graduate of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary and now chaplain in the United States Army, regarding Family Systems Theory and how it applies to our healing the growth.