Fr. Tom talks about what happened in the 17th Century, when Orthodoxy in both Constantinople and Ukraine were influenced by non Orthodox thinking.

Fr. Thomas talks about the writings of Archbishop François Fénelon, a Roman Catholic writer from the 17th century. Fr. Tom was particularly taken with Fénelon's spiritual writings surrounding Lent.

In the next in his series on Church organization and structure, Fr. Tom talks about 17th Century Russia and the influences of Patriarch Nikon and the Old Believer schism.

In this fascinating episode, Fr. Tom talks about the tragic influence of Peter the Great and the further westernization of the Orthodox Church in Russia.

Fr. Tom takes up his series on the bishops and structure of the Church and moves to the 19th Century fall of the Ottoman Empire.

Last time, Fr. Tom talked about the Ottoman Empire and its demise. Today he reflects on the impact of Turkish rule on Orthodox clergy and laity.

For the next few podcasts, Fr. Tom will be looking at the important 19th century in Russian Orthodox history. He recommended several books but in particular these three. The Heart of Russia by Scott M. Kenworthy The Making of Holy Russia by Fr. John Strickland Russian Orthodoxy on the Eve of Revolution by Vera Shevzov

In his continuing series on bishops and Church organization, Fr. Thomas speaks about various clergy figures from that time. He references the book My Life's Journey: The Memories of Metropolitan Evlogy.

One of the most influential and revered figures of 19th-century Orthodox Russia was St. Philaret of Moscow. Fr. Tom also speaks about Leo Tolstoy.

Today Fr. Tom speaks about the famous author Anton Chekhov from 19th-century Russia.

Today Presvytera Jeannie begins her in depth study of the trials of Jesus at the hands of the Jewish rulers.

Jeannie continues her series on the trials and crucifixion of Jesus with part two of the Jewish trial.

Dr. Constantinou continues her series "Introduction to the Bible." This week she begins discussing the book of Joshua.

Dr. Constantinou continues her study in the book of Joshua. This is lesson 78 in her series "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou continues her study in the book of Joshua. This is lesson 79 in her series "Introduction to the Bible."

This is lesson number 80 in Dr. Constantinou's series, "Introduction to the Bible." She continues her discussion of Joshua.

Dr. Constantinou continues her study of David, specifically discussing his relationship with Bathsheba. This is lesson 93 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou shares the many patristic lessons dealing with repentance and forgiveness that have been drawn from the story of David's adulterous relationship with Bathsheba.

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Fr. John Finley speaks in Santa Clarita, California, of the evangelical importance of Great Vespers.

The Department of Missions and Evangelism workshop, at the 53rd biennial Antiochian Archdiocese Convention in Miami, enjoyed the remarks on parish revitalization by His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest.

A brief reminiscence by Fr John, speaking at St Paisios Mission, Yuma, Arizona, on Bishop ANTOUN of Thrice-Blessed.

Fr. Joseph asks Fr. John about the current need of clergy in this two part interview from Antiochian Village. He also notes a surprising development in “mission plants.”

Jesus was: A) a Jew; B) a Samaritan; C) All off the above? Fr John, speaking at St Paisios Mission/Yuma, Arizona, explains.

Fr. John says, "Let us not be too quick to shun the newborn—whatever the means of conception—for thereon is found the image of God."

Fr. Joseph interviews Fr. Matthew Snowden of St Nicholas Mission/Jackson, Tennessee—on the struggles and joys of shepherding a fledgling Orthodox community

This "Mission Recipe" mixes loss of vision, retirement, 20-20, homeschooling, and a local bookstore. Fr. Joseph chats with Fr. Paul Solberg of Christ the Good Shepherd Mission in Concord, North Carolina.

How many times have we looked back on the good ol’ days, the time before the Bug? To many, the days ahead look dark; temptations abound. We are sorely tempted by doom. What shall we do?

Fr. John announces some new missions, highlights the potential for growth within home school networks, and plugs a growing online homeschooling program. Great news during these challenging days!

Fr. Thomas Hopko begins a brand new series taking us through the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Tom talks about how human beings are created by God for worship in spirit and in truth.

Fr. Thomas Hopko looks at Abel and Cain and why one offered acceptable worship and the other did not.

What made Noah's worship a sweet-smelling savor to God?

There are so many images of Christ, the Trinity, and our worship as Orthodox Christians in the Old Testament but perhaps none so powerful as the story of Abraham.

Fr. Thomas shows us the patterns of obedience and disobedience in the Old Testament rulers and how that relates to worshipping God in spirit and in truth.

The Prophets in the Old Testament had a lot to say about sacrifices that are unacceptable to God. Fr. Thomas explores how they relate to our worship of God today.

How do people worship when they believe in Jesus? Fr. Tom looks at the four gospels to think through what they say about Jesus relative to the worship of God.

How did the New Testament Church worship? Fr. Thomas shows a specific structural practice that Orthodox worship today is based on.

What do we mean when we say "clergy and laity"? Fr. Tom says there is a real sense in which we are all both!

In the first 20 episodes of Worship in Spirit and in Truth, Fr. Thomas gave us the background and basis for our eucharistic worship. He now begins his walk through the Divine Liturgy itself beginning with the entrance of the bishop and clergy leading up to the start of the Liturgy.

Before the liturgy begins, there are prayers that are said as the bishop and priest enter. Fr. Tom explains those prayers in this 22nd episode.

Virtually every liturgical service in the Orthodox Church includes this call to worship: "Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ." Fr. Tom takes us to the source of that call in the Psalms.

Fr. John shares his homily on the Seventh Commandment.

Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 98.

Fr. John shares his homily on the Eighth Commandment.

Fr. John shares his homily on the Ninth Commandment.

Fr. John takes on the current television show "Bible Secrets Revealed."

Fr. John continues his series on dubious biblical research.

Fr. John shares his homily on the tenth commandment.

Fr. John shares about godly parenting from Ephesians 5:22-33.