On hypocrisy and fear

On Whom to fear, judgment, and blaspheming the Holy Spirit

More on anxiety, fear, and hypocrisy. Introduction to section on the dangers of greed.

Jesus begins to admonish his disciples against greed.

Parable of the Rich Fool, the dangers of possessions

On possessions and peace

A wide ranging conversation about anxiety, trust, the love of God

Conclusion of section on greed, discussion of the treasure of our hearts.

Introduction of section, discussion and notes on the Eschaton and Eschatology.

Additional description of Eschatology and discussion of opening verses to next section of the Gospel.

On being prepared and watchful for the Lord's return, discussion of the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Jesus exhorts us to be ready for His coming and to prepare

New section, exhortations by Christ to decide, description of Holy Fire

Discussion of division, and unholy compromises.

Final discussion on hypocrisy and responding to Christ. Introduction to chapter 13, and discussion of opening section on repentance.

Repentance and the fruitless fig tree, intro to section on the woman bent over from infirmity for 18 years.

A woman bent over with a spirit of infirmity for 18 years is healed on the Sabbath

Who is saved?

Strive to be saved

We discuss the purpose of our faith and close out the section on striving to be saved. Additionally we introduce the last section of chapter 13 pressing toward Jerusalem.

Pharisees opposition and Jesus' decision to go to Jerusalem.

Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem, Introduction to chapter 14 and outline

Jesus heals a man with edema on the Sabbath

Jesus teaches on humility and the dangers of pride and self-exaltation.

A teaching on hospitality

Explanation of the parable of the Kingdom and the distinction between the carnal, natural and spiritual person.

The banquet and refusing God's invitation to attend

Final discussion of heavenly banquet, Eucharist discussion

The Cost of Discipleship

The cost of discipleship, final lecture

Outline and summary of general themes for chapter 15, initial discussion of the Parable of the Lost Sheep.

he Parable of the Lost Sheep

Parable of the Lost coin and Introduction to the Prodigal Son, part 1

Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 2

Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 3

Elissa details what she and her parish learned when FOCUS North America's Youth Equipped to Serve (YES) came to visit Austin, Texas.

Fr. Stephen begins his verse by verse study in the Gospel according to St. Luke. This first episode give an introduction to the book. (Please note that the first 2 episodes will not have the same high quality audio as all of the subsequent ones.)

In his continued account of Friedrich Nietzsche, Fr. John discusses the megalomaniac philosopher's effort to replace the Gospel with an atheistic "transvaluation of all values."

Fr John shares a few nuggets of Gospel living which he heard from a kindhearted Delivery Man, Michael, who came to deliver a playground set to Holy Ascension.

Fr. Ted reminds us that in order to experience the fruits of our labors, we must go through many trials and tribulations.

Fr. Ted explains that "the gospel" is the message that God came into the world, died for us on the cross, and then rose from the dead.

Fr. Ted explains how the gospel of love is lived out in our lives today and how it was lived out in the past.

Kevin and his guest, Orthodox journalist Glen Chancy, discuss the "Prosperity Gospel" and the implications of a "Gospel message" tied to material prosperity, especially in light of a failing economy.

Listen to reflections about encountering Christ in the midst of pain, from St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Fr. Nicolaie writes about forgiveness and loss at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

A community member and Father Nicolaie each reflect on their experience with an aspect of the Gospel story of the young man who was possessed.

In the Gospel reading Christ even now stands in our midst to speak to our hearts.

Fr. Apostolos explains that the Gospel message is the meaning of Christmas.

Fr. Apostolos shares about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. "As we celebrate the Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross, may we commit ourselves every single day and every single hour of every day to living the message of the Gospel and thanking God that He loved us so much that He came."

Fr. Apostolos Hill addresses the Parable of the Sower and the Seed of the Gospel which is but scarcely proclaimed, having been supplanted by an array of false ones.