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The Art of In the Candle's Glow

Host Bobby Maddex interviews Amandine Wanert, the French artist who just recently illustrated the beautiful AFP picture book In the Candle's Glow, written by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson.




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Tending the Garden of Our Hearts

Bobby Maddex interviews—live!—Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger about their new AFP book Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families.




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Reconciling Faith and the Theories of This Age: Part 1

The 20/40 Young Adult Ministry of St Joseph Church, Houston, hosted Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Provost of Houston Baptist University (and Orthodox Christian) on four Fridays in March.




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Reconciling Faith and the Theories of This Age: Part 2

The 20/40 Young Adult Ministry of St Joseph Church, Houston, hosted Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Provost of Houston Baptist University (and Orthodox Christian) on four Fridays in March.




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Reconciling Faith and the Theories of This Age: Part 3

The 20/40 Young Adult Ministry of St Joseph Church, Houston, hosted Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Provost of Houston Baptist University (and Orthodox Christian) on four Fridays in March.




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Reconciling Faith and the Theories of This Age: Part 4

The 20/40 Young Adult Ministry of St Joseph Church, Houston, hosted Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Provost of Houston Baptist University (and Orthodox Christian) on four Fridays in March.




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Interview with Miray Katrib, part 1

Dr. John Mark Reynolds speaks with teacher Miray Katrib about languages, growing up in Lebanon and Miami, and staying in the Faith.




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Interview with Miray Katrib, part 2

Dr. John Mark Reynolds speaks with teacher Miray Katrib about coming to the St. Constantine School, and the importance of language learning.




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Prevent Medical Martyrdom

Hippocratic pro-life medical professionals are increasingly being pressured to practice their science and art without regard to their personal faith or conscience beliefs.




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The Basis of Christian Ethics: Part 2

Professor David Frost continues his exploration in the field of ethics and tries to find an answer to the question, "How do we discover and apply a Christian standard?"




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The Basis of Christian Ethics: Part 1

Professor David Frost, the Principal of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies, speaks about "Christian and other ways of deciding what is right" in this first of two lectures on ethics.




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The Heart of the Matter

Our communion with God springs from the heart - our all important "inner space."




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Internet Pornography - Part 1

Dr. Rossi identifies the the alarming statistics and the alluring dangers of Internet Pornography.




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Internet Pornography - Part 2

In part 2, Dr. Rossi gives some practical advice to those who are struggling with internet pornography or those who provide counseling.




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Suicide - Part 1

In the first of a two-part series, Dr. Rossi helps us be a healing presence for those who are tempted with suicide.




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Forgiveness From the Heart

True forgiveness comes from the heart and Dr. Rossi tells us what that looks like.




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Embracing Ambiguity - Part 2

In an earlier podcast, Dr. Rossi dealt with our need to embrace ambiguity as a way to become a healing presence. After receiving an email from a listener, he continues with this theme today.




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Interview with Fr. Alexander Atty - Part 2

Many of you heard and appreciated part 1 of Dr. Rossi's interview with Fr. Alexander Atty recorded shortly before his falling asleep in the Lord. But there was also a part 2 and we present that today as a very touching tribute to Fr. Alexander. May his memory be eternal.




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Suicide - Part 2

Dr. Rossi continues his comments on suicide and talks in particular about the Pastoral Paper on Suicide that was adopted by SCOBA in May of 2007.




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Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 1

Dr. Rossi reflects on the life and ministry of Fr. Thomas Hopko. This podcast is Part 1 of 2.




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Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 2

Dr. Rossi shares remembrances of Fr. Thomas Hopko from his friends and family along with some of Fr. Tom's maxims. This podcast is part 2 of 2.




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Consciousness - Part 2

Dr. Rossi shares some ideas for how to counteract our dark thoughts and regain freedom in our minds. (Part 2 of 3)




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Consciousness - Part 1

Dr. Rossi discusses our ability to have control over our thought processes, so that we have freedom over our minds. (Part 1 of 3)




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Consciousness - Part 3

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his discussion on consciousness by helping us understand that consciousness consists of more than thought to include the total person. (Part 3 of 3)




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Heart of the Desert

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his reflections on the book titled In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers by Fr. John Chryssavgis.




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Sacred Arts Initiative

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Peter Bouteneff about the Sacred Arts Initiative at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. Information about the Sacred Arts Initiative can be found here.




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On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus - Part 1

Dr. Rossi reflects on the book titled On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus by Lev Gillet.




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On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus - Part 2

Dr. Rossi continues his reflections on the book titled On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus by Lev Gillet.




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Purity of Heart and Sexual Chastity

Dr. Rossi address issues of the purity of the heart and mind in relation to sexual chastity.




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OCAMPR 2019: An Interview with Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli, co-host of the AFR podcast "A Wounded Healer," on the upcoming OCAMPR conference. OCAMPR stands for The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion.




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What is a Friend? - Part 1

Dr. Al Rossi reflects on the question, "What is a friend?"




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What is a Friend? - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the question, What is a friend?




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Reframing - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the topic of reframing our thinking based on his reading of the book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. (Part 1 of 2)




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Reframing - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his discussion on the reframing of our thoughts based on his reading of the book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. (Part 2 of 2)




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St. Therese of Lisieux - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi shares about his relationship with St. Thérèse of Lisieux.




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St. Therese of Lisieux - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects further on the spiritual treasures to be found in suffering through the words St. Therese of Lisieux.




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Musings about the Theotokos - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his musings about the real life experiences of the Theotokos.




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Musing About the Theotokos - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi muses about the life of the Theotokos, the Virgin Mary, "the Great Example".




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The Garden of the Heart

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the Biblical imagery of our heart as a Garden in which God dwells.




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Keep Your Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not."




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Keep Your Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not."




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More I Could Not Ask - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflection on contentment in each new day.




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Lent and the Pandemic Fallout - Part 1

Fr. Barnabas Powell - Part 1 of




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Lent and the Pandemic Fallout - Part 2

Fr. Barnabas Powell - Part 2 of 4.




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Lent and the Pandemic Fallout - Part 3

Fr. Barnabas Powell - Part 3 of 4.




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Lent and the Pandemic Fallout - Part 4

Fr. Barnabas Powell - Part 4 of a 4 part series




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St. Anthony of Egypt on Sobriety of the Heart

Turning once again to the testimony of St Anthony the Great, this week’s broadcast examines an incident in the great Father’s life in which the true heights of sobriety of heart are witnessed. Might this feed us in our own moments of struggle in the spiritual life?




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The Heritage of St. Paul in Orthodox Spirituality - Part 1

In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Archimandrite Irenei explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition.




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The Heritage of St. Paul in Orthodox Spirituality - Part 2

This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Archimandrite Irenei focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history.




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Abba Poemen the Great: On Softening the Hardest of Hearts

In this week's broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines three sayings by Abba Poemen ("The Shepherd") of Egypt on the means by which the hardest heart can be softened by the Lord.