Fr. Thomas Hopko takes one last look at the phrase "Relax, God is in Control" and provides information on additional material he has written and spoke about regarding this general topic. Here is the list: Abba: The Tradition of Orthodoxy in the West by Met. Kallistos Ware And from his Speaking the Truth in Love series: Pain and Suffering The Wrath of God The Wrath of God - Part 2 Anger and Wrath in Human Life On Sadness and Grief in Christian Life Theological Reflections on Calamity Does God Play Favorites? Predestination, Providence, and Prayer Understanding Evil - 9/11 Remembered God and the World Sandy Hook God and Death

In light of the debate in the Roman Catholic Church about divorce and re-marriage, Fr. Tom offers the Orthodox view of this topic as well as an explanation of the fundamental difference in how marriage is viewed in Orthodoxy. We are so happy to have Fr.Tom back recording podcasts. Please continue to pray for him.

Today, Jeannie begins a significant study of the trials and crucifixion of Jesus leading up to Holy Week. This is part 1.

Pres. Jeannie continues her teaching on the Trials and Crucifixion of Jesus with today's episode divided into two parts for easier download. This is the first part with the second part above.

And this is the second half of part two on the Trials and Crucifixion of Jesus.

In this extensive two-part episode, Jeannie explores the crucifixion of Christ. Be prepared to learn a lot!

Here is the second half of Dr. Constantinou's study of the crucifixion.

As Jeannie continues her intro to the Bible lessons, she helps us understand biblical interpretation and the school of Alexandria.

Jeannie continues looking at the influence of Alexandria and in particular Origen on the early interpretation of Scripture.

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Bible with a new series on Exodus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her new series on Exodus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her new series on Exodus, this time focusing on Moses and the burning bush.

Did God really harden Pharaoh's heart? Dr. Constantinou answers this question and more as she continues her new series on Exodus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her new series on Exodus, this time focusing on the ten plagues of Egypt.

Dr. Constantinou explains all that you ever wanted to know about the Passover, including how it is celebrated today.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the Passover and its relationship to the Christian Passover.

Dr. Constantinou explains the Christian Passover, including the typology of Christ as the Lamb.

Dr. Constantinou details how ancient Christians understood Jewish history and reinterpreted the Law of Moses.

Dr. Constantinou continues her series on Exodus, following Moses and the Israelites to Mount Sinai.

Dr. Constantinou continues her series on Exodus, this time explicating the story of the Ten Commandments.

Dr. Constantinou concludes her series on Exodus by discussing the unique aspects of the application of the Law of Moses.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of ritual impurity and its connection (or lack thereof) to Orthodox women.

Dr. Constantinou discusses Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins the reading and study of the first chapter of the Book of Daniel, with commentary from the Church Fathers.

This past weekend Google sent out a round of manual penalty notices citing “unnatural outbound links” – later confirmed to be targeting sites publishing compensated content and reviews where the blogger is linking out to the brand or site that compensated them. If your site received the notice, you'll find some advice for fixing your…

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How is a house blessing like an exorcism? What does exorcism have to do with evangelism?

Fr. Philip LeMasters, pastor of St Luke/Abilene, records a weekly radio program for a local radio station. While there aren't many Orthodox Christians in Abilene, this program provides a means of spreading the Faith in the "Friendly Frontier." After some local radio shtick, Fr. Philip and Fr. Joseph get down to some serious subjects.

Adult converts to Orthodoxy all have stories about their journey to the Faith. These stories are often populated with Non-Orthodox "seed planters." Fr Joseph, speaking at St Luke Church/Abilene, mentions a few such helpers.

Speaking at St Sophia Church/Dripping Springs, Texas, Fr Joseph responds to the question: "How do you talk to your non-Orthodox family about the Faith?"

Fr. Joseph notes the joys of holiday travel: including a canceled flight to Wyoming, a Cherokee on the way to South Dakota, and unexpected savior for an expecting people.

Don't fret this episode's title, Big D folks can handle it. Fr Joseph interviews Fr John Guy Winfrey on the one year anniversary of St Katherine/Burleson, Texas. Y'all ever had possum for Pascha?

Fr. Joseph interviews a former Mennonite, along with a former comedian, about an Orthodox venture amid the Mennonites in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

For some folks, Orthodoxy isn't authentic unless it's presented with a thick, heavy accent. Fr Joseph visits St John the Divine/Lake Charles, Louisiana -- where they don't have a resident priest, but they sure got accent! Listen in for a quick taste of Cajun Orthodoxy. "Laissez les bon temps rouler!"

Fr Joseph, at home with the peeps of St Joseph/Houston (masks and all), says: Christ is Risen!

Moments after the explosion on August 4, Fr. Joseph receives audio messages from his daughter in Beirut.

We have a whole generation that has either grown up home schooled, Harry Potter fed, classically read – or been indoctrinated by politically correct, often anti-Christian, public schools. They eat, sleep, and live differently than their elders; in equal measure being both more conservative and liberal than their forebears, depending on the issue. When they come to the Church, what do they seek?

Fr Joseph chats with a teenaged catechumen who found Orthodoxy on her own—on the internet.

In this important episode, Fr. Thomas shows how the Passover Exodus pre-figures the work of Christ and how that relates to our worship today.

Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of All Saints.

Fr. John talks about the importance of taking time to read and understand the Scriptures.

Fr. John shares from Luke 14:1-24.

Fr. John continues his series on the Sixth Commandment.

Fr. John shares from Acts 6:1-7 and Matthew 5:38-42.

Fr. John shares from 1 Timothy 4:12-15, in which St. Paul exhorts Timothy to set an example for the believers.

Fr. John shares about the life of St. Gregory Palamas.

Fr. John talks about Orthodoxy and culture.

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the Good Samaritan and the story of his father-in-law's life in Communist China.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of keeping our minds on Christ, especially in this time of earthly peril.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Sunday of St. John Climacus.

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