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On the Sunday after Ascension and before Pentecost, the appointed Scripture readings for the Divine Liturgy have striking similarities between the Apostle Reading (Acts 20) and the Gospel (John 17:1-13). Read these 2 "farewell addresses" and then listen to Fr. Tom's teaching that he recorded in his study following the Liturgy.

Get to know Pres. Jeannie as she tells us about her background and what you can expect to hear in her new podcast.

In this second episode, Jeannie explores how the Fathers of the Church viewed Scripture and what that should mean to us today when we open the pages of the Bible.

Pres. Jeannie continues her analysis of how we study the Scriptures through the lens of the Fathers.

How does the Orthodox view of the Fathers of the Church differ from the Roman Catholic view? What about St. Augustine? What is his role in the Orthodox Church as it relates to the study of the Bible? These questions and many more are addressed in this week's episode.

As Jeannie continues her series on the Introduction to the Bible, she begins a three-part subset on Bible manuscripts.

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and what do we need to know about them?

As Scribes copied the biblical texts, what affect did this process have on words, phrases, or theology?

In her final look at the Church Fathers and their interpretation of the Scriptures, Jeannie looks at St. Ambrose.

Fr. John shares from John 5:31-47.

On May 28, Fr. John spoke at a music conference hosted by the Patriarch Tikhon Russian American Music Institute (PaTRAM) at St. Tikhon’s Monastery, South Canaan, Pennsylvania.

Fr. John speaks on the topic of Sola Scriptura.

Fr. John Whiteford prepares us as we enter the Triodion period.

Today Fr. Andrew begins part two of his Foundations series with a talk on Scripture and Tradition. This is part one of that talk.

In his continuing series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith, Fr. Andrew presents the second half of his second talk regarding Scripture and Tradition.

What does the Bible say about the Church? How did the first Christians understand the Church? How did (and does) the Church fit into God’s plan for man’s salvation?

On this dual feast of the Sunday after the Nativity and the Proto-martyr Stephen, Fr. Andrew draws parallels between the two stories.

Matthew is forced to reject Western punishment theories because of one simple fact: God, by nature, does not change.

In this segment, Matthew notes the true nature of God's "wrath."

Matthew explains how experiencing God requires two elements - asceticism and the mysteries, or sacraments.

Matthew examines the Western Charismatic movement.

Matthew outlines the problems inherent in a relationship with God based on rational contemplation or imagination.

Matthew points out how the difference between the God of the Old and New Testaments is actually our own spiritual maturing.

Matthew looks at the history of God's actions towards us to see if "legal" theories hold water.

In this segment, Matthew outlines the "ransom theory" of salvation subscribed to by the early Church.

This week, Matthew outlines three ways that the remnants of Augustine's philosophy infect even those who are trying to return to an intimate experience with God.

Matthew continues his discussion of Augustine and his views on predestination.

Matthew shows how a misunderstanding of the story of the Garden of Eden leads to a misunderstanding of our relationship with God.

Looking more closely at the Augustinian view of God, Matthew examines the concept of "original sin".

Matthew answers those sects that subscribe to an "annihilation doctrine".

In this segment, Matthew differentiates between the Eastern view of God as opposed to Augustine and the West.

Matthew Gallatin continues his examination of the differences between the Eastern and Western Churches, specifically their perspective on the nature of God.

Matthew reveals how the second obstacle to overcome in Western philosophy is in finding intimacy with God.

Matthew gives us the third obstacle between western believers and the experience of pre-Augustinian Christianity—misconceptions about the nature of the Church.

Matthew concludes his series by noting how the rationalism and idealism of western culture prevents seekers from recognizing the true Church.

In this segment, Matthew contrasts the mystical experience of the Eastern Church with the rational philosophy of the West.

Matthew examines the wrathful deeds of the loving God.

Matthew explains that the Eastern Christian view of punishment lies not in God's actions towards sinners, but in the sinners' reaction to God's love.

Matthew reveals that God shows redemptive love, not vindictive vengeance, to those he punishes—especially to children.

Matthew examines the Orthodox Church's beliefs concerning the Scriptures and its teachings regarding Holy Tradition.

Matthew continues his examination of sola scriptura and contrasts it with the Apostles decision regarding the circumcision of gentiles.

Matthew notes how Eastern Orthodox Christians possess both the light (scriptures) and the path (ascetic, sacramental experiences).

In this episode Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Harry, the Canonist for the UOC-USA, about the scriptural and canonical context and instructions about sex. Framing it within the context of holiness, they address real issues that Christians need to understand and deal with in the materialist and sex-saturated age. Warning: some graphic terms were used (e.g. fornication, masturbation, adultery).

Fr. Michael Gillis shares from St. Isaac the Syrian (homily 62), in which St. Isaac offers us the metaphor of a manuscript in rough draft to help us understand why on-going repentance is important for Christians regardless of their real or imagined state of spiritual maturity.

Fr. Ted reminds us of the deep connections between the Old and New Testaments and then shares some of the prophecies that were fulfilled by the healing of the blind man.

The Resurrection is the lens through which we should read the Bible.

Fr. John Whiteford and host Kevin Allen speak about one of American Christianity's defining doctrines—Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)—and why it is a flawed and non-biblical notion.

Steve and Bill are once again invited to guest host the Andrew Tallman Show on KPXQ, a live Phoenix drive time Christian talk show. We decide to boldly go where no Evangelical talk show host has gone before. We discuss the topic of sola scriptura and during the program get a call from a suprise guest.

An interview with Fr. Chris Salamy