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Self Image

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the deep and important topic of self image as it relates to our life in Christ.




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Sobriety and the Desert Fathers

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. David Mezynski on the topic of Sobriety and the Desert Fathers. Fr. David is the former Dean of Students at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and is currently working as a social worker in Rochester, New York.




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St. Maximos the Confessor

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Joshua Lollar on the influence of St. Maximos the Confessor for us today.




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An Interview with an Orthodox Physician who Works in a NYC Hospital

Dr. Albert Rossi interview Dr. Alexis Vien, an Orthodox physician who has been working in a New York City hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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What is a Friend? - Part 1

Dr. Al Rossi reflects on the question, "What is a friend?"




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What is a Friend? - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the question, What is a friend?




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The Human Race

Dr. Albert Rossi encourages us to consider what is in our own hearts in regards to prejudices in how we relate to other human beings.




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Becoming a Healing Presence in Dark Times

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on how we can be a healing presence during these dark times in our world.




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One Race, The Human Race

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the state of the human race in our culture and the Orthodox Church.




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Humor

Dr. Albert Rossi speaks about the importance of humor as we go through life.




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All Is Well - Dr. Rossi's New Book

Dr. Albert Rossi introduces his new book published by Ancient Faith Publishing titled All is Well. Dr. Albert S. Rossi is a licensed clinical psychologist and Christian educator who has spoken and written widely on these topics. Dr. Rossi was a member of the SCOBA Commission on Contemporary Social and Moral Issues for six years. He is currently Director of Field Education and serves as the resident clinical psychologist at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. He is the author of Becoming a Healing Presence (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2014) and hosts the podcast of the same name on Ancient Faith Radio.




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Surprises Happen

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the inevitability of surprises occurring in our lives and how our mindset directs the way in which we receive them.




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Marriage is Eternal

Dr. Albert Rossi shares more about his view on the eternal nature of marriage and his relationship with his wife, of blessed memory.




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The Value of Little Things

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the life of St. Silouan and the great value of little things.




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Overcoming Impulse Through Relaxation and Prayer: An Interview with Fr. Alexis Trader

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Alexis Trader, author of Ancient Christian Wisdom, on the topic of overcoming impulsivity and the desire to control the world around us.




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Political Correctness

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the topic of political correctness and shares his views on a better to be in relationship with one another.




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An Inch Wide and a Mile Deep

Dr. Albert Rossi turns the well known phrase, "A Mile Wide and an Inch Deep," around in order to help us see our need to deeper into our true self in Christ.




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Reframing - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the topic of reframing our thinking based on his reading of the book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. (Part 1 of 2)




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Reframing - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his discussion on the reframing of our thoughts based on his reading of the book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. (Part 2 of 2)




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Movies for All Ages

Dr. Albert Rossi shares some movie recommendations for all to enjoy and discuss.




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Making Christianity Really Real

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on a conversation he had following the Nativity divine services on how we can make Christianity really real in our lives.




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Fear is the Opposite of Love

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the quote, "Fear is the opposite of love."




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St. Therese of Lisieux - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi shares about his relationship with St. Thérèse of Lisieux.




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St. Therese of Lisieux - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects further on the spiritual treasures to be found in suffering through the words St. Therese of Lisieux.




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Learning from Mona Lisa

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the spiritual lessons that can be learned from the famous Mona Lisa.




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Facial Masks as a Spiritual Issue

Dr. Albert Rossi challenges us to consider how we are relating to one another over the issue of wearing facial masks.




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Lent 2021

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his answers to the questions: How can I be disciplined and relaxed? What have I learned from past Lents? And, what is my current attitude towards this current Lent?




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Musings about the Theotokos - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his musings about the real life experiences of the Theotokos.




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Musing About the Theotokos - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi muses about the life of the Theotokos, the Virgin Mary, "the Great Example".




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The Garden of the Heart

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the Biblical imagery of our heart as a Garden in which God dwells.




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What is Faith - St Thomas

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his reflections on faith as seen through the story of St. Thomas' encounter with the risen Jesus.




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Becoming Like Children

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his thoughts on what it means to become like a child in order to inherit the Kingdom of God.




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Truth as Food

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the statement, "We are what we eat," in a discussion about truth.




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What Would Jesus Do?

Dr. Albert Rossi offers a reflection on the question, "What Would Jesus Do?", and offers a more helpful variation on this popular question.




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Conflict Resolution

Dr. Albert Rossi offers a method for conflict resolution as illustrated through his personal experience.




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Inner Conflict

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the relationship between the inner conflict we experience and the discernment of the will of God.




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Our Wounds Are Our Gifts

Dr. Albert Rossi considers how the wounds that we experience in life can actually be gifts which offer us opportunities to draw closer to God.




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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Dr. Albert Rossi encourages us to be aware of the ways in which our thoughts are directing the course of our lives, both towards evil and good, and calls us to embrace those thoughts which align our lives with the thoughts of Christ.




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The Delicate Poetry of Orthodoxy

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the mystery of the relationship that the Orthodox Church has with the Theotokos through the poetic expressions that the Church uses to describe her.




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Christ is Everything

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his thoughts on the statement, "Christ is everything, and the cross is a difficult privilege."




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Orthodoxy Is Exotic

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the exotic nature of the Orthodox Christian faith.




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We Have Been Freed From Suffering

Dr. Albert Rossi considers the difference between suffering and pain, and how we can be set free from suffering even during the pain of life.




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Synergy

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses his understanding of the synergy of our cooperation with God in His work.




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Am I Adam and Eve?

Dr. Albert Rossi asks who we really are in relation to Adam and Eve.




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Joy in Small Things

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his understanding of how to discover Christ's joy in both the small and great experiences of our daily lives.




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We Are Not Alone

Dr. Albert Rossi reminds us that we are not alone in this life.




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Great Quotes

Dr. Albert Rossi shares a number of great quotes that inspire and encourage us.




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Personal Quotes

Dr. Albert Rossi share some of his favorite Bible quotations for our encouragement, and he asks us to share our favorites passages from the Holy Scriptures with him.




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Quote from Listeners

Dr. Albert Rossi shares inspiring quotes sent in from his listeners.




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Keep Your Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not."