Fr. Andrew introduces the category of non-Christian religions, and provides an overview of: Judaism Islam

Fr. Andrew continues his survey of non-Christian religions by describing the following: Druze Alawites Zoroastrianism Mandaeism Yazdanism Baha'i Hinduism

In this podcast, Rita discusses how fasting can actually lead to healthier food choices. She will also look at a 16-hour fasting approach and it's benefits to care for our body and soul alike.

Rita Madden encourages us to prepare our lives for the journey of Great Lent by working for the healing of the whole earth.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah discuss the topic of Anger (Part 1 of 2). In particular, they have a conversation about how to sit with and care for a patient who is experiencing anger, and the aspects of anger and the patient's relationship to God.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin a two part conversation about the important role of self-care in preventing burnout in caregiving roles.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin a conversation about the challenge of applying the joy of the resurrection of Christ in the context of suffering that we see and experience as caregivers.

Fr. Adrian interviews Fr. James Parnell - Hospital Chaplain, Parish Priest and Military Chaplain - about the unique opportunities and challenges of offering spiritual care to military veterans. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah discuss the importance of developing healthy boundaries in life and ministry as Orthodox Christians. This podcast is part 1 of 2.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah reflect on the use of music as a healing intervention when caring for a person who is suffering.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin a new series of podcasts with an introduction to the topic of grief and loss. (Part 1)

Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian help us understand the first three of the Six Major Types of Losses, as described in the book "All our Losses, All our Griefs" by Kenneth R. Mitchell and Herbert Anderson, that we and others experience in life.

Fr. Adrian Budica interviews Dr. Katya Hill - Associate Professor at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh and Executive Director of the AAC Institute and clinic a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals who cannot talk. (Part 1 of 2)

Fr. Adrian Budica interviews Pediatric Chaplain, Elizabeth Hawkins, BCC. Elizabeth is a Board Certified Chaplain and endorsed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. (Part 1 of 2)

Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian reflect on the difficulty of saying "good-bye." (Part 1 of 2)

Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli interviews Dr. Daniel Henshaw on the topic of physician assisted suicide. (Part 1 of 2)

Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian discuss the process of discernment to be a chaplain, and what is involved in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin their discussion of the differences between "social" visits and "pastoral" visits. See the attached worksheet titled "Pastoral Visits and Social Visits."

Dr. Adrian Budica, ThM, ACPE, BCC, Director of Field Education, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood NY, and Sara Byrne-Martelli, MDiv, DMin candidate, BCC, Chaplain, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Video presentation available here.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah define the meaning and purpose of palliative care.

Fr. Adrian Budica and Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli discuss their experiences serving as hospital chaplains during the COVID-19 pandemic.

¿Es la iglesia ortodoxa Católica? También en estos días otra duda que surge sobre la iglesia ortodoxa es si es cristiana. Conocemos que en estos días tenemos cerca de 3,000 organizaciones que se consideran como cristianos. Vamos a considerar un momento lo que nos enseña la historia y como entendemos nuestra parte. Is the Orthodox Church Catholic? Also, these days another doubt arises about whether the Orthodox Church is even Christian. We are aware that in these days there exist approximately 3,000 organizations that consider themselves Christians. Let us consider for a moment what history teaches us and how we understand our place.

In the Orthodox Church we have two fountains from which we receive our teachings and understanding of what we believe in the Church. For clarity’s sake the two founts will be extended to four. En la iglesia ortodoxa tenemos dos fuentes de la que recibimos nuestras enseñanzas y nuestro entendimiento de lo que creemos en la iglesia. Para aclarar ciertos puntos hoy voy a compartir estas dos fuentes, pero las voy a extender de dos a cuatro.

Fr. Andrew speaks at Bucknell University on February 3, 2010. We have broken the talk into two parts, with part 1 on today's episode and part 2 on March 22.

Today Fr. Andrew begins a series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. It is a four-part series but we will divide into smaller pieces for the podcast. So here is part 1 in the series with Fr. Andrew beginning his talk on the Mystery of Christ.

Fr. Andrew continues part 1 in a series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. It is a four-part series but we will divide into smaller pieces for the podcast. So here is Fr. Andrew concluding his first talk on the Mystery of Christ.

In his continuing series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith, Fr. Andrew talks about the Worship of God. We've divided part one of this talk into two halves.

Today we present the second half of Fr. Andrew's lecture on the Worship of God.

Today Fr. Andrew begins part four of his four-part talk on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. We bring you the first half of that talk in this episode.

This is the conclusion of Fr. Andrew's last talk in the four-part series - Foundations of the Orthodox Faith.

In a new series beginning today, Fr. Andrew presents a study of major themes of the Orthodox Christian faith as found in the letters of the 2nd century martyr and third bishop of Antioch, Ignatius the God-bearer.

In the second half of part one, Fr. Andrew talks more extensively about martyrdom and the statement by St. Ignatius: "I am God's wheat and shall be ground by the teeth of wild animals."

In this new series from Fr. Andrew, he explores the impact of taking the Gospel into our times and our places. This first lecture challenges us to examine the real and tangible aspects of Christianity as opposed to viewing God as a "product."

How should our lives differ from the world as Orthodox Christians? Fr. Andrew challenges us to embrace our faith amidst a growingly hostile environment.

Fr. Andrew says we have become a global society of consumers at the expense of localism which has real implications for our Christian faith.

Fr. Andrew points out there are three disciplines of Orthodoxy—doctrine, piety, and morality. However he is concerned that the first—doctrine—occupies a back seat in many Orthodox circles.

Just the word environmentalism tends to put people in a fighting mood. Fr. Andrew helps us sort through the issues of ecology from an Orthodox perspective. This is part 1 of a two-part talk.

In his homily on "Thomas Sunday," Fr. Andrew speaks about the difference between the story of Christ and our own story in the world.

On Myrrh-bearers Sunday, Fr. Andrew speaks about our motivation for Acts of Piety and whether they are done because of our love for our Lord Jesus Christ.

On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew speaks about those who have no one to pray for them.

On this Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew tells us that it is not often we are privy to a conversion in progress.

In this Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. Andrew tells us that in Paul's journeys he demonstrates True Spiritual Vision.

On this Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew speaks of the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

On this Sunday of Pentecost, Fr. Andrew tells us that when we have a crisis of creativity, we should seek out the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

On the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Andrew reminds us that, as Christians, we must all strive to become Saints.

On this Second Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew reminds us that is is not how good you are that matters, but how repentant you are.

On the Nativity of the Forerunner, Father Andrew reminds us that we are all called to the vocation of the Royal Priesthood, and that vocation is fulfilled through worship.

On the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew explains what it means when Orthodox Christians say, "We are being saved."

On this Sunday of St. Mary Magdalene, Fr. Andrew tells us that when we do our homework about the Orthodox faith, we find Grace.

On this 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew reminds us of the deep worth of the human person.