On the third Sunday of Pascha, we hear of the courageous acts of both Joseph and Nicodemus, and the Myrrhbearing women. Fr Thomas reminds us that being a Christian in today's world takes courage. God does not force us to make the right choices and do the right things, but He does expect it of us—and for this we need courage.

St Paul bemoaned that his fellow Jews "have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge." Fr Thomas discusses the relationship between faith and the prevailing culture and how we can make a greater impact on society. The second half of the podcast features a conversation with Dr John Burgess of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary about the lessons we can learn from the Russian Orthodox Church regarding faith and culture.

At the approach of the new year, the Church presents the example of Joseph and Mary taking the young child, Jesus, to Egypt, to protect Him and keep the promise they made to God. Fr Thomas encourages us also, to imitate their tenacious faith in keeping the promises of our baptism, no matter what challenge we face.

in Romans 10, St Paul writes about the importance of his fellow Jews hearing about Christ and why it's important for their salvation. Fr Thomas reminds us that evangelism should not be a foreign concept to Orthodox Christians. We must get comfortable with sharing our faith in Christ and speaking about God's work in our life.

Fr Thomas reminds us of the value of learning to deepen our faith.

Fr Thomas teaches us that, because Jesus is the truth, sharing our faith in Him is at the very heart of our experience as Orthodox Christians. (At 17:00 the power went out in the church on the hottest day of the year!)

What would you do if God gave you the silent treatment? Fr Thomas reminds us that we must persist in our pleas to God and in so doing, exercise great faith.

Fr Thomas teaches us that God keeps his promises so that everyone can have an encounter with him—he is faithful.

How can we remain peaceful during the Pandemic? Fr Thomas presents the practical teachings of St Paul and the Lord Jesus Christ to give us perspective about how to actually grow in faithfulness during times of trouble.

Is there anything upon which our faith is contingent? Fr. Tom reminds us that, while we may not always have certainty or the privilege of seeing the Lord as the disciples, our prayer will be the seal of our faith.

Fr. Tom reminds us that the Cross - both the Cross of Christ and the personal crosses we're called to carry - are the source of our salvation.

What does it mean to have faith and how can we increase it?

How can I increase my faith? There is no way I can encourage you to increase your faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ unless I first increase my faith in Him.

The outcast woman receives healing demonstrating the power of our Lord and the power of prayer.

Fr. Christopher gives the sermon on the Triumph of Orthodoxy.

The preacher today is Fr.Christopher who tells us that to experience the power of God in our lives we need faith.

Deacon Emmanuel Kahn gives the sermon about how to know what God wants us to do today.

Fr. Gregory Hallam says faith is not a matter of conjecture or idle speculation, but rather a dynamic and lived experience!

Fr. Deacon Emmanuel speaks to the adults and Fr. Gregory to the children about faith.

How many Christians in the comfortable West would, like St Paul and St Silas, having been thrown into jail for such an uncompromising witness, proceed to sing hymns of praise to God all night in the midst of such a challenging situation?

Fr. Emmanuel talks about the Seed and the Sower after Fr. Gregory speaks with the children.

Belief that is joined with unbelief. Fr. Emmanuel Kahn gives today's sermon.

Fr. Emmanuel discusses the eighth chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke. How does the Lord heal?

The Fathers tell us that it is only the coal that gets separated from the fire that goes cold and dark. Why not let the after-glow of precious Pascha that makes this Bright Week so wonderful, so precious, so warm, warm the faith of your heart to the point where your whole life is warmed by a renewed devotion and zeal for the Lord's house.

Bobby interviews Katherine Hyde, an acquisitions editor at Ancient Faith Publishing, about the new Ancient Faith Prayer Book.

Bobby interviews Rita Madden, the author of the new AFP book Food, Faith, and Fasting: A Sacred Journey to Better Health.