134. The Invincible Orthodox Knight by Oleg Tichomyrov, Conclusion (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001)

Children's Bible Reader, part one, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "God creates the world"

Fr. Ted reminds us that we can't serve two masters.

Fr. Ted cautions us against letting evil take hold in our hearts.

Fr. Ted discusses Joseph, exploring his patience, kindness and faithfulness.

On the Feast of St. John Chrysostom, Fr. Ted encourages us to choose obligation over will.

Fr. Ted reminds us that the Divine Liturgy is a meal—an entering into the eternal reality of the Mystical Supper of Jesus Christ.

Fr. Ted encourages us to read the New Testament before the Old Testament.

Fr. Ted addresses a current event in Winnipeg that illustrates the importance of being like St. Demetrios.

Fr. Ted reminds us that nothing we have in this life is truly ours.

Fr. Ted explains that the way you can tell whether you are giving out of love is to look at the type of giving that you do.

What we mean by humility and witnessing for Christ here in the Western world is a far different thing from what Christians are experiencing in the Middle East.

Fr. Ted asks, "What happens when are neither the Publican or the Pharisee?" The Triodion calls us back to the roots of our faith to engage fully in the life of Christ's Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains two traditions of Orthodox Christians during Pascha: Marking our homes with the Sign of the Cross, and the greeting Christos Anesti!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus feeding five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.

Part One of Kevin and Steve's in-depth interview with esteemed Dean Emeritus of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary, Fr. Thomas Hopko, on the important subject, "The True, Visible Church: Is it Eastern Orthodox"? Download this one friends--and wrestle with it at the gym!

Here’s Part II of Kevin and Steve's fascinating interview with Fr. Tom on the True Church. Lots here to digest, friends! Download it and put it on your favorite player to listen to over and over. Have fun!

Dr. Christine Mangala was raised in India and brought up a devout Hindu. Her family was close to one of India's leading Hindu gurus and teachers. Now an Orthodox Christian writer and teacher, she and Illumined Heart host Kevin Allen speak about whether various aspects of Hindu Yoga are compatible with Christian faith and practice, or whether Yoga should be shunned entirely.

Jesus said “Everyone who practices sin is the slave of sin!” (Jn. 8:34). But we know so long as we live, we live only through God’s dynamic, life-sustaining power active in us. Read the transcript HERE.

Andrew says seeking union with anything or anyone outside of God gradually takes away our freedom, takes away our personhood, takes away our ability to be uniquely ourselves. Read the transcript HERE.

Dr. Yelena Kolyada speaks at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary on "Musical Instruments of the Bible."

One of the most important theologians working in the Orthodox Church today, Dr. Elizabeth Theokritoff recently lectured at St. Vladimir's Seminary on theological images describing human personhood and our role in creation.

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre los premios que recibimos cuando leamos la Palabra de Dios. La Biblia es el libro que nos guia y nos fortaleza. (Hechos 6:1-7) Fr. Nicholas preached about the rewards that we receive when we read the Word of God. The Bible is the book that guides us and strengthens us. (Acts 6:1-7)

Padre Nicholas predica que si estamos doblado, estamos confundida, y casi dividido. Ocupamos a ser como un papel plano, para ver claramente. Mateo 6:22-33Image result for Matthew 6:22-33 Fr. Nicholas preached on how if we are folded, we are confused, and divided. We have to be flattened out, to see clearly. Matthew 6:22-33

Dn. Mark explains how illness and trials remind us to put our trust in God.

Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a man at the mission who wanted to love God but felt as though he just couldn't love back anymore.

The Orthodox view existence as directed toward an encounter with a personal God who gives meaning to all the dimensions of earthly human existence.

Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Listen to reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

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.

Martha explains why we should seek God's blessing on our spiritual meals in addition to our earthly ones. She also explains how her podcast got its name.

the appeals court ruled that, despite being a nonprofit and no evidence of market harm, its implementation of Controlled Digital Lending isn't fair use #

you'll just have to trust me on this one; recommended for desktop browsers #

Louie Zong, Worthikids, and Brian David Gilbert formed a supergroup making Steely Dan-inspired music and are playing L.A. next month!? #

anything out of frame is immediately forgotten, making it very dream-like and surreal to explore #

short fiction about "the near future of art and creative work" #

Fr. Lawrence says that any sensible discussion of the moral legitimacy of capital punishment must center on the Scriptures and the Tradition of the Church, not on one’s subjective feelings

Fr. Lawrence talks about is just released Ancient Faith book "Unquenchable Fire."