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That Man Might Become God (Sermon Jan. 18, 2015)

On this feast of Ss. Athanasius and Cyril, Fr. Andrew discusses the Athanasian doctrine of theosis and what it means for the individual Christian.




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What Do You Hold Sacred? (Sermon May 10, 2015)

On this Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew discusses sacred space and time and asks some questions about what we actually hold sacred.




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What is the Secret to Eternity? (Sermon Aug. 23, 2015)

Fr. Andrew speaks on the question of the rich young ruler, 'What good deed must I do to have eternal life?'




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What is Orthodox Evangelism?

Fr. Andrew speaks at St. Philip Orthodox Church in Souderton, Pennsylvania.




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Tithing: The Sacrifice That Gets Us Unstuck (Sermon Oct. 25, 2015)

In the context of the Gospel of the healing of the Gadarene Demoniac Legion, Fr. Andrew talks about tithing in terms of sacrifice, which gets us 'unstuck' from what possesses us.




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Preaching the Gospel ‘That Our Joy May Be Fulfilled' (Sermon May 8, 2016)

On this double feast of Thomas Sunday and of the Apostle John, Fr. Andrew discusses one reason why we bring the good news of the Gospel to the world.




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What Did the Resurrection Accomplish? (Sermon May 22, 2016)

On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew talks about what the resurrection of Jesus did and what we do with that.




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Is Christianity About What You Can't Do? (Sermon Aug. 7, 2016)

Fr. Andrew addresses a common feeling about Christianity—that it means a loss of freedom.




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What's the Point of Miracles? (Sermon May 7, 2017)

On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew discusses three miraculous healings and how these kinds of experiences fit into the Christian life.




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Can We Do What the Saints Did? (Sermon June 11, 2017)

With the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Andrew discusses how the saints could do what they did and what it really means for us to be like them.




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Why Repent? What Kingdom? (Jan. 14, 2018)

After His baptism, the Lord Jesus begins His preaching: 'Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,' and Fr. Andrew unpacks what that means for us. He also gives further comment and talks about his anticipation for going on a very special pilgrimage.




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That Very Body (Apr. 22, 2018)

Preaching on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearers, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick shows how both the encounter of Joseph and Nicodemus with the body of Jesus and the lack thereof with the myrrh-bearing women make a crucial point about Christianity.




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What Do You Believe In: Reaching for the Transcendent on the Streets of New York

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Steven Christoforou take to the streets of Manhattan and ask people what they believe in. What they hear surprised them and might surprise you, too.




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What We Own is Sacred Because We Are Sacred (Oct. 14, 2018)

With the teaching on the sacredness of icons of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick demonstrates how our theology about the blessedness of material reality also means that we have to dedicated what we own to God.




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What Would Happen If God Just Showed Up? (Nov. 3, 2019)

Sometimes, we wish God would just show up so that He would remove all our doubts and we could believe in Him without question. But what are we really asking for? What would happen? Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discusses this question in light of the Gospel of the Rich Man and Lazarus.




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What Is Your Life, Anyway? (Nov. 17, 2019)

With the parable of the Rich Fool, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick explores where life really comes from and why feeling deep feelings about God is not the same thing as loving Him.




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The Sin That Corrupts From Within (Feb. 16, 2020)

On the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discusses what sexual immorality does to a person, noting how its devastating corruption is inward and difficult to uproot.




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Orthodox Apologetics: What Is Orthodoxy?

Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about how to explain what Eastern Orthodox Christianity is.




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What does it mean to Come and See with Fr. Panagiotis Boznos

Fr. Panagiotis begins College Conference Midwest's keynote lectures by asking what "Come and See" even means and the transformation that it asks of us.




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Apologetics: What is belief?

"As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." What is belief? Tasya and Fr. Brendan discuss the fact that belief is more than recognizing the historical existence of Jesus Christ and His resurrection—the Church Fathers explain to us that it means that we try to be like Him.




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What is the Liturgy?

Join Fr. Brendan Pelphrey and Andja Bjeletich as they discuss how to explain the liturgy to people with no prior experience of it—as well as what liturgy means.




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What Happens to Babies When They Die?

Join Andja and Fr. Brendan as they share their experiences with death and discuss what happens to unbaptized babies when they die.




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What About the Virgin Mary?

In this episode, Danielle focuses on The Nativity of the Theotokos (Sept. 8th-21st). She tells the story of the Theotokos's birth, looks at some key text from the day's Orthros service, and even invites her dad to sing a little.




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The Love and Power that Flows through Christ-Centered Relationships

In this episode, Danielle and Jeanine dive into understanding Christ-centered relationships. They discuss where to find these relationships, their benefits, and why it’s helpful to maintain them with other young adults




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What It Means To Worship

If our choice of churches is based on how they make us feel, are we really interested in worship?




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What's Keeping You From Your Best?

Lines were open for this episode allowing listeners to ask the questions on their minds. The Louh's fielded questions about pornography addiction, gossip, healthy meditation, and more.




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The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know

A special episode of Healthy Minds Healthy Souls Radio Show entitled "The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know" with guests Fr. Anthony Salzman, Chris Thrasher, and Rev. Dr. Von Wrighten. Join us for a practical and in-depth discussion on the growing opioid crisis.




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What True Faith is

Fr. John tells us that faith is an active expression where we offer, fill, untie, explain, rise, walk, and follow.




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What Only God Can Give

Fr. John reminds us that while we all seek from another person to be fully known and fully loved, this is something that only God can give.




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What Must I Do?

With the glorious Paschal season upon us, Fr. John examines the questions being asked of Christians by today's world.




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What Now

Fr. John uses the thoughts of St. Nikolai Velimirovich to reflect on the tragedy in Haiti.




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Hate Week

Fr. John Oliver journeys through the hate behind Holy Week.




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What Is Your Governing Dynamic?

We all have one. But what should it be? Fr. John explores the tapestry of our lives and those intrusions that can interupt the pattern.




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Freedom: It Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means

Fr. John Oliver deepens our understanding of what is meant by "freedom."




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It's Your Island. What Do You Do First?

Fr. John Oliver invites us to think about how we would treat others if we had our own little island.




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Are You Nice? That’s Too Bad

Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the difference between being nice and being holy.




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What's Your Town?

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the boundaries within our hearts.




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What Is The Orthodox Christian Fellowship?  (A Clergy-Laity Report)

Fr. Joseph interviews the Development Director, Presbytera Shyla Hadzellis and her husband, Fr. Nicholas, about OCF and their presence at the recent GOA Clergy-Laity Congress held in Atlanta, Georgia.




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Priesthood (You Don't Wanna Do That)

Here's a very serious interview of a known-to-be-funny man; Fr. Joseph quizzes his "boss," Fr. John Salem, on the high calling of the priesthood.




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An Orthodixie In That Toddlin' Town - Part 1

Can you imagine for a moment that all this revealed religion stuff is really, really real? Imagine, if you will, the Theotokos pondering things, like: Where is Christ the Savior? Fr. Joseph imagines and ponders his way toward answers in Part One of this special episode, "live" and edited, from Christ the Savior church in the Windy City.




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What Does an Orthodox Christian Look Like?

Fr. Joseph speaks at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver's Clergy-Laity Conference, hosted by St George Greek Orthodox Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (He was going to title the talk "What Does a Greek Look Like?"—but then again, what DOES a Greek look like?)




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Dancing With The Demon What Brung Ya?

Fr Joseph is lost. Perhaps you are, too? Great. Salvation loves company! A 2008 rerun about recalculating. Keep coming back!




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DO THAT AGAIN: Wives, Obey Your Husbands (Doh!)

Kiss the bride ... check! Walk the aisle ... check! Enjoy the honeymoon ... check! (Then what?) Pulling an episode from the "Best Of" files, Fr. Joseph discusses the ch-ch-changes that come with love and marriage. (Just for fun, see if you can identify all of the songs used in this oldie but goodie.)




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Raise ‘em, Clap ‘em, Thump Wid ‘em (Shadow Puppets?): What Am I to Do with My Hand

Fr Joseph rants and runs for cover—raising concerns, but not hands (please).




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The Premarital Podcast that has Everyone Singing!

Here comes the summer, here comes the Bride, love is in the air—but WAIT! Listen to this retreaded podcast before you hit the road of matrimony!




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I Love Jesus, but I Hate You: Our Witness on the Internet

Not much has changed on the internet since this episode appeared five years ago: endless pics of naughty bits, cyber minefields, perpetual gossip, and . . . Christ. It's "the End" versus "the sun will come out tomorrow." So, whose side are you on?




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What If It's NOT the End of the World? (Asking for a Friend)

FYI, this episode is a gentle rant. It's not PC, but GTGFAT.




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What Kind of Fool are You?

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




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Do You Have What It Takes?

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




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Tenth Anniversary Remembrances: Things That Helped Me

In this episode, Fr. Anthony thinks back over the his first ten years as a priest, focusing on the roles perseverance, good role models/mentors, and a healthy marriage have had in redeeming his time as a "baby priest."