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3 Sydney Opera House Doppelgängers You Should Know About

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the entire world, but what if we told you there are several buildings that look just like it? Architectural marvels that look like doppelgängers of Australia’s timeless symbols are scattered all around the world, and these three have to be seen to be […]





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The Prodigal Son and the Father's House

Fr. Thomas takes a second look at the story of The Prodigal Son, this time focusing on the meaning of The Father's House.




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A House Divided

Fr. John shares from Mark 3:19-35.




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A House of Mercy

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of understanding the correlation between earthly and spiritual sickness, as well as modern loneliness.




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Building a House to Withstand the Storm

Saturday's Sermon, by the assistant priest, Fr. David Companik, speaking about building a strong foundation in God to withstand the earthly struggles and cares of life.




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Let Us Go into the House of the Lord

Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent, focusing this time on Psalm 121.




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Except the Lord Build the House

Fr. John Whiteford continues his journey through the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 126.




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A House of Prayer for All Nations

Preaching at the Antiochian Eastern Dioceses Parish Life Conference, Fr. Andrew addresses the conference theme by discussing the first eight verses of Isaiah 56.




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The Summer House

Fr. John makes the obvious (?) connection between summer and the Northern Kingdom of Israel in the 8th Century, BC.




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Lighthouse in the Storm

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the writing of St. John Chrysostom titled "No One Can Harm the Man Who Does not Harm Himself."




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House Blessing, Shaun Cassidy & The Exorcist

Fr Joseph ventures into the chaos of mass house blessings with the Sign of the Cross, two Shaun Cassidy fans, and one former Exorcist!




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Played with Death (But Passed Through the Tollhouse in Clean Underwear!)

Whether in tuxedo or collar, whether playing the role of smart aleck or slow learner, one thing is certain: Stuff happens. Be prepared. Say your prayers . . . and wear clean underwear.




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Kronstadt Not: Fr Danislav's Hoaxters House of Industry

In this episode, which features a guest appearance by Fr. Danislav Gregorio, Fr. Joseph intends to show a vagabond who's boss! Hard to explain, but it doesn't quite turn out as planned.




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House Blessing at Mr. Potato Head's

The Theophany and House Blessings. What happens in the service, in our homes, and in our lives.




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The Little Church in Your House

Elissa addresses the little church of the family unit, reminding us that learning to live the Faith shouldn't stop during the summer.




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For Beginners Only: Building Our Spiritual House

For those of us who are still working on getting that first few rows of stones around the foundation of faith, focusing on acquiring a little bit of every virtue helps us to keep picking up the stone (of virtue) that is needed at a given moment and putting it down at the correct place in our spiritual house. Baby steps for baby Christians. May God grant that we are all found to be children in His Kingdom.




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Episode 172: Fall of the House of Usher & Rats in the Walls

The girls and their special guest discuss the two classic short stories, touching on themes such as how our thoughts determine our lives, generational sin, and the Harrowing of Hades.




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The House of God: A Consecrated Temple and a Consecrated People, Fr. Josiah Trenham

Fr. Josiah Trenham speaks about the connection between church building consecration and people consecration at a clergy retreat for the Carolina Deanery of the Orthodox Church in America.




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LORD and Lover of the Household—The Resurrectional Hymns in the First Tone

Dr. Edith M. Humphrey returns after nearly a year to resume her blog and podcast on how the Old Testament illumines our reading of the New Testament and our worship. This week we consider the resurrectional hymns in the first tone (used the second Sunday after Pentecost), in the light of the OT, especially the prophet Hosea.




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Light from the Canticles 11: Horn, House, Oath, and Day-Spring

We read the righteous Zachariah’s canticle of praise and hope from Luke 1:68-79, looking to the Old Testament to shed light on it: Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 22:16-17; Psalm 18/17:3; 2 Sam/2 Kingdoms 7:1-17; 2 Sam/2 Kingdoms 22:3; Isaiah 9:2 and Malachi 3:1; 4:2-5.




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The House of God 1: Ecclesia

Fr. Ted begins a new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by explaining the meaning of the Greek word ecclesia.




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The House of God 2: The Shape of Liturgy

Fr. Ted continues his new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by reflecting on the Divine Liturgy.




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The House of God 3: What We Offer

Fr. Ted reflects upon the offering that we make as we come into the House of God.




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The House of God 4: What to Wear! What to Wear!

Fr. Ted discusses the importance of what we wear when we go to the House of God.




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The House of God 5: Prayer and Creed

Fr. Ted talks about the role of thanksgiving in the House of God.




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The House of God 6: Partaking of the Meal

Fr. Ted speaks about the importance in our participation in Holy Communion when coming to the House of God.




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The House of God 7: Babysitting

Fr. Ted speaks to the need for children to be raised in the House of God, and addresses the challenges that parents of young children face when they come to Church.




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The House of God 8: God in Our House

Fr. Ted calls us to bring our life of faith from the House of God into our homes and our personal lives.




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The House of God 9: Good Teachers

Fr. Ted reminds us of the important role of parents and godparents as the "Good Teachers" of the faith in the lives of our children.




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The House of God 10: Tools for Life

Fr. Ted addresses the importance of the tools for life that we receive in the House of God.




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The House of God 11: Unfaithfulness

Fr. Ted addresses the uncomfortable topic of how we remove ourselves from the House of God.




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The House of God 12: Being Grateful

Fr. Ted concludes his series on the House of God by reminding us of our need to be thankful to God for all of the undeserved gifts that He has given to us.




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The House Church

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the blessing of the House Church during the pandemic restrictions.




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Toll Houses: After Death Reality or Heresy?

Fr. Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of St. Vladimir's Orthodox seminary, addresses the controversial subject of "toll houses" in this highly animated half-hour discussion with our co-hosts.




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As for Me and My House We Will Serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15): Part One

This is two of three lectures that Fr. Chad Hatfield delivered at the Parish Life Conference of the Antiochian Diocese of Los Angeles and the West, held in Phoenix, Arizona, June 28-July 3, 2016.




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As for Me and My House We Will Serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15): Part Two

This is the final of three lectures that Fr. Chad Hatfield delivered at the Parish Life Conference of the Antiochian Diocese of Los Angeles and the West, held in Phoenix, Arizona, June 28-July 3, 2016.




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Cleaning House

What REALLY happens when the wife is gone for ten days and the husband realizes he has 24 hours to prepare for her homecoming? Listen to Steve give away the "man secrets" and why cleaning house is a part of our salvation.




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Firehouse Food

Martha Condra interviews firefighters Ryan and Thomas Wells about the claim that firehouse food is some of the best, as well as what the daily life of a firefighter is like.




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Graham Nash breaks down “Our House” for Song Exploder

he has an extraordinary memory, reliving the stories behind a beautifully simple song #




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Today Salvation Has Come To This House

As we approach the Great Lenten season, we first hear about Zacchaeus. Fr. Tom reminds us that the same message harkening to Zacchaeus to hasten and come down to receive Christ is being spoken to us now.




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Time To Clean House




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The Builder of the House




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We ARE His House




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IOCC Helps Build Houses on the Gulf Coast

Almost three years after the hurricane that devastated the Gulf Coast, families are still living in temporary housing. IOCC and Orthodox volunteers around the country have been building new homes in Louisiana as part of a special program to provide aid to the region. Listen now to one participant as she journeys to America's embattled Gulf Coast as part of an IOCC work team. If you want to be involved, call 1-877-803-IOCC or visit the IOCC website.




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St. Andrew House Alaska Fund

We are saddened by the problems being faced by our Orthodox Church in Alaska. The Church has sent Archbishop Nathaniel and Bishop Tikhon on a fact-finding mission. The clergy in Alaska are invited to meet with these hierarchs but many can't afford the travel. St. Andrew House Center for Orthodox Christian Studies is making funds available for that travel. Our interview is with the Treasurer, Dean Calvert. To donate, go to the St. Andrew House web site.




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The Orthodox House

On the campus of the University of Illinois is a large house owned and operated by Orthodox Christians where students can live, hang out, pray, and study. It is part of the local Orthodox Christian Fellowship program. Learn more as John Maddex talks with students as well as advisor Fr. James Ellison. Also, check out the web site.




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The Antiochian House of Studies

John Maddex talks with Fr. Joseph Allen and Dn. Peter Boulukos about the great opportunities to further your Orthodox education through the world renowned Antiochian House of Studies.