In this second supplemental lesson, Jeannie continues her teaching on the apocryphal books, in particular, the Gnostic gospels.

In her concluding lesson on the canon of Scripture, Jeannie discusses the books of the Bible that were included by the Church and why.

Today, Jeannie talks about the many and various translations and versions of the Bible

As we get closer and closer to studying the book of Genesis, Jeannie helps us understand the techniques of patristic interpretation.

Jeannie continues her lesson on how the early Church interpreted the Scriptures.

Pres. Jeannie continues her lesson on patristic interpretation beginning with an explanation of exegesis vs. eisegesis.

As Jeannie continues her intro to the Bible lessons, she helps us understand biblical interpretation and the school of Alexandria.

Jeannie continues looking at the influence of Alexandria and in particular Origen on the early interpretation of Scripture.

Today, Jeannie looks at two of the Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa.

Dr. Constantinou discusses how the clergy are both different and not different from the rest of us and what happens in a parish when a priest's corruption is revealed.

Dr. Constantinou looks at why and how clergy corruption happens.

Dr. Constantinou describes the reasons some corrupt clergy form inappropriate relationships with parishioners, and how they can take steps to prevent this kind of corruption of their life, ministry, and parish.

Dr. Constantinou reflects on the failure to guard oneself against temptation that leads to a corrupt clergy, from On the Priesthood, Book 6 by St. John Chrysostom.

Dr. Constantinou talks about what will happen to a clergyman who is corrupt, and what if he repents of his sins?

Dr. Constantinou concludes her series of special lessons by praising the good, hard working clergy who serve our the Church.

Author and podcaster Steve "The Builder" Robinson shares the joys of 18 years of mission work (in hopes that Fr. Joseph has punched the record button).

In part two of this interview, Steve defines "evangelism" and speaks of the struggle to "trust God."

At St Simeon Mission/Santa Clarita, California, Fr John delivers a teaching sermon on the season of Pascha and how it relates, every Sunday, to baptism -- for the newly illumined and all who are baptized into Christ. Christ is Risen!

Some say they go to church to "pray," but is that why we gather together as a Eucharistic Community? Fr. Tom explains the differences between our worship together and our personal prayer life.

In his continuing series on the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas reflects on the hymn sung at every Liturgy with its origins attributed to Sts. Justinian and Theodora in the sixth century.

Bishop Peter (Loukianoff) of Cleveland is the guest homilist at St. Jonah Orthodox Church.

Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 15:11-32.

Fr. John shares about repentance from Isaiah 1:1-20 on the first Sunday of Great Lent.

Guest homilist Hieromonk Alexander (Reichert) shares encouragement from the Healing of the Paralytic.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Sunday of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:11-32.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the passage from Luke 7 to remind us that God arranges everything according to His providence.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of the Prodigal Son to remind us that we are never too far from the Love of God.

Fr. John Whiteford explains the purpose and importance of the Hymns of Ascent. Psalm 119 is featured.

Fr. John Whiteford reminds us that all good things come from God.

Parenting is a sacred and daunting task at every stage of their development but parenting teenagers has its own set of challenges and its own joys as well. When do when the time is right to let them start “adulting” and how does our prayer life support us as we venture into new territory?

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus confronts us today about a real change in the way we think. Only the courageous will comply!

Michael discusses why understanding the personal nature of God and experiencing God’s presence is so important and what it means to us.

Michael discusses the Orthodox theological understanding of what it means to be a person, and how the passion of politics poses a danger to us in how we regard and treat each other as persons.

Retaining the hope of a child is not easy, especially in today’s coronavirus pandemic environment. Yet this is what Christ want us to do according to the Gospel. Using thoughts from Orthodox teacher and professor Vigen Guroian’s chapter on childhood from his book The Orthodox Reality: Culture, Theology, and Ethics in the Modern World, Michael explores this topic in depth, and explains how by remembering that Christ is the eternal child of God can rekindle our sense of hope during this difficult time.

Join Michael is a discussion on our need to navigate the difficult liminal spaces in our lives with patience and discernment, as illustrated beautifully in the story of St. Mary of Egypt, and how it is possible to overcome sin and depravity to fulfill our calling to become saints and living icons of Christ.

Fr. Seraphim Aldea speaks on the importance of welcoming Christ into our lives.

When we judge our brother we become anti-Christs, because we rob the True Judge - Jesus Christ - of the authority given to Him Alone by the Father. We envy His place on His Throne of Judgement and we sit on His Throne in our mind, making ourselves to be judges, although God did not give us this authority. We are not the Judge, but the ones who will be judged, with the rest of humanity. We must always remember that the Same One Who said: 'do not kill' also said: 'do not Judge'.

Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series.

Fr. Steven continues to discuss the Supreme Court ruling on "Same Sex Marriage" in light of our own personhood and what it means to be human.

Are there uniform criteria for Orthodox Christian cultural choices? The answer may not be the same for everyone.