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Spread the Word: Part 2

Dn. Michael shares the four New Testament sources from which we can learn about evangelism.




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Spread the Word: Part 3

Dn. Michael details the three ways in which the Early Church demonstrated its emphasis on evangelism: roving evangelists, the appointment of clergy for evangelistic efforts, and the expectation that ordinary lay people should be involved in evangelistic outreach.




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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 1

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency?




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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 2

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares two more in this episode: gratitude and confession/community.




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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 3

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at chapter seven of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares the last two in this episode: Labor/Leisure and Humor.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 1

In a new series, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt team teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In this first episode we learn that the purpose in marriage is not happiness but holiness.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 2

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In part 2, they talk about the priority of pleasing God in our marriages.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 3

How do we love our spouses even when we don't feel love? Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 4

Contempt has become an epidemic in our society and it can spill over into our marriages. Dn. Michael Hyatt reminds us that as our marriages mature, we have to guard against disrespecting our spouses. Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 5

Would you have thought that the quality of your marriage has a direct correlation to prayer? In this 5th episode of the Sacred Marriage series, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt discuss the ramifications of your prayer life as it relates to your marriage.Together they are teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 6

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt says that recognizing and dealing with our own sin is a necessary component of a good marriage. Together they are teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In this episode, Dn. Michael mentions 2 books by Drs. David and Mary Ford:Marriage as a Path to HolinessGlory and Honor: Orthodox Christian Resources on Marriage




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Sacred Marriage - Part 7

Perseverance in marriage is not only possible it is expected by God. What choices are we making today that will either build up or tear down our marriages tomorrow? Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 8

There is a struggle in marriage and that isn't all bad. Discover what can result in this next class as Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 9

Conflict is inevitable in a marriage. But when it happens, we can either advance in our relationships or decline. Today's topic is Falling Forward when conflict arises as Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 11

What are we willing to sacrifice for our spouses. Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt share a personal story as they continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 12

In this class, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt address sex in the marital relationship as a means to holiness as they continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 13

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt discuss the importance of Sacred Presence in the marriage as they continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 14

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt wrap up the series teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. This final lesson is about Sacred Mission as a couple. Your marriage must be about more than itself if it's going to be healthy and flourishing.




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Comparten la Salvación

Padre Nicolás predicó que nosotros debemos asumir que cada persona quiere recibir la salación por la Iglesia Ortodoxo. Y nosotros vamos a predicar la salvación por nuestras acciones de amor. (Hebreos 2:2-10) Fr. Nicholas preached that we should assume that every person wants to receive salvation through the Orthodox Church. And we preach this salvation through our actions of love. (Hebrews 2:2-10)




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Capital Punishment, Part 1

Steve begins a four part series on "Capital Punishment". In Part One he chronicles his work with emotionally disturbed children and the beginning of his shift from radical pacifism to a reconsideration of the death penalty.




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Capital Punishment, Part 2

In the second part of the series Steve discusses the Flood as the dividing line in human history in regard to the meaning of death, fear and capital punishment. Did the Mosaic Law abrogate the covenant with Noah? What do the atheist and the Christian have in common in regard to capital punishment?




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Capital Punishment, Part 3

In Part 3 of the series, Steve begins a discussion of the Church and State. How do we view Judaism as a theocracy? Is Jesus anti-death penalty? What is the purpose of civil authority? Is the State constrained to function on the level of the Gospel and should it?




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Capital Punishment, Part 4

What are the pitfalls of a "Christian State"? Can or should the State govern according to the Gospel? Can "forgiveness of enemies" be a valid principle of civil order? What do the Fathers of the Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Lutheran Churches say about the relationship of Church and State in regard to civil order and capital punishment?




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Capital Punishment, Part 6

This week Steve discusses the woman taken in adultery, would Jesus "flip the switch" on the electric chair, and should evildoers be given life in prison in hopes that they will eventually repent?




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Capital Punishment, Part 7

Is the death penalty really a deterrent? Is there a need to kill evildoers if we can keep society safe through the prison systems? Is punishment a primitive concept not fit for modern enlightened society?




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Capital Punishment, Part 5

Why does God allow imperfect and fallen human beings make life and death decisions? Have Christians permitted the atheists to define our doctrines? Who has a greater problem justifying being against the death penalty, the Christian or the atheist? What does iconography have to do with the death penalty? All this and more...




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Orthodoxy and Homosexuality, Part One

In this podcast Steve references an article he wrote for AGAIN Magazine on the Orthodox Church and same sex attraction. In it he shares the results of several interviews with Orthodox men and women who shared their backgrounds and experiences as homosexuals before and after becoming Orthodox Christians.




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Orthodoxy and Homosexuality, Part Two

In Part Two Steve answers email from listeners in a Question/Answer format.




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Fr. Meletios Webber on Priesthood and Spiritual Fathers, Part One

Steve interviews Fr. Meletios Webber, the Abbot of St. John's Monastery, on what the "grace of the priesthood" bestows on a man and what the priest's authority and role is in the life of the parish and in his relationship with his parishoners as his spiritual children.




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Fr. Meletios Webber on Priesthood and Spiritual Fathers, Part Two

Steve continues his interview with Fr. Meletios Webber and they discuss the role of the parish priest as a Father/confessor, confession and counseling, penances, clairvoyance and much more.




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Fr. Meletios Webber on Priesthood and Spiritual Fathers, Part Three

Steve finishes his interview with Fr. Meletios and discusses spiritual directors, accountability groups and obedience.




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Holy Week Special - Part 1

In this special pre-recorded edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan Armatas and John Maddex discuss the first part of Holy Week including Lazarus Saturday, Palm Sunday, and the Bridegroom.




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Holy Week Special - Part 2

In part two of this special pre-recorded Holy Week edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan Armatas and John Maddex discuss Holy Wednesday thorough Saturday as well as Great and Holy Pascha.




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Understanding Death: Part One

Dn. Mark presents the Orthodox Christian perspective on death.




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Understanding Death: Part Two

Dn. Mark explains that everything the world teaches is the exact opposite of what the Church teaches, particularly when it come to death. Only Orthodox Christianity resolves the problem of death.




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Making the Caregiver Decision: Part One

Dn. Mark contends that when making the decision to become the primary caregiver, you must do so with your eyes wide open and at least some idea of what you're getting into.




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Making the Caregiver Decision: Part Two

Dn. Mark continues his discussion of what to consider before making the decision to become a caregiver.




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The Balm and Blessing of Hospitality - Part 1

Martha begins a series addressing the topic of hospitality. Join her today for a look at feeding teenagers and the blessing we can find being hospitable to others.




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Hospitality - Part 2

Today Martha continues the topic of hospitality with a look at its components and lives of the saints.




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Hospitality - Part 3

Join Martha this week for more thoughts on hospitality, prayer and summer peaches!




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Surviving the Season - Part 2

Today Martha shares her reflections on seasonal citrus, St Nicholas and the classic dish Salmon Coulibiac.




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Recipe Rut - Part 1

What do you do if you're in both a recipe and prayer rut? Martha has some solutions.




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Recipe Rut - Part 2

What happens when we become burned out on cooking and end up in a recipe rut? Martha shares some ideas on reinvigorating your cooking and prayer life.




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For the first time, every incumbent party in 10 major countries lost their elections this year

inflation was a painful global phenomenon, and every ruling party was punished for it regardless of political leanings #




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Why I Am a Christian (Part 1)

Many years ago, when I was tucking my eldest daughter into bed, she asked me a question: “Dad, why do we believe in the Resurrection?” I have always taught both my daughters to be strong and to think for themselves, and so I was happy to hear the question, and I answered it as best as I could, giving the historical evidence. At the end of it all, she said, “Oh, good. I was afraid you were going to say that we should believe in it because it was in the Bible.” No chance of that; Dad is not a fideist, nor a fan of circular reasoning. The case for Christianity is a strong one, and can withstand historical scrutiny. Here I would like to set out the case for Christianity in somewhat fuller terms than I did that night so long ago.




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Why I Am a Christian (Part 2)

In my previous piece, “Why I Am a Christian (Part 1)” I examined the question of why one should believe in the physical Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. I looked at the essential historical reliability of the Gospels portraits of Jesus and His claims to be God. I concluded that given the number and audacity of those claims, there were only three live options on the table: either He was a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord. I suggested that His many miracles made sense of and supported the third option.




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The Lord's Prayer: Part One

Fr. Apostolos begins a discussion of the Lord's Prayer.




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The Lord's Prayer: Part Two

Fr. Apostolos continues his discussion of the Lord's Prayer.




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The Lord's Prayer: Part Three

Fr. Apostolos concludes his discussion of the Lord's Prayer.




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The Spirit Departs

Yesterday's homily was the first of a two-part presentation leading to Pentecost. Taken primarily from Ezekiel, Fr. Apostolos reviews the departure of the Presence and Spirit of God from the first Temple because of the wickedness of the priests and people. Then, from the Prophet's vision of the valley of the dried bones, we have the promise of the Spirit's return to us by the mercy of God as we repent. Next week, Fr. Apostolos will speak about the operation of the Spirit as addressed in Romans 8 and elsewhere.