"There is no spoon." Steve and Christian watched the classic sci film, "The Matrix." The guys discuss what it means to be human, the nature of reality, free will, and taking the "red pill." We're also shining a light on the Saint Haralambos Agape Grocery, which has distributed over 16 tons of groceries to the public since in the last few months. It's one of many outreach programs the parish offers to the wider community. Learn more on the parish website: saintharalambosgoc.org. In our next episode, we'll get in the holiday spirit and dig into the Netflix movies "The Christmas Chronicles."

The girls take on the Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit. They discuss the needs to take responsibility for ourselves, how love is not the same as turning a blind eye, and the need for healthy emotional boundaries.

The girls discuss Becoming Mrs. Lewis, the historical fiction novel about Joy Davidman, CS Lewis' wife. They address the idea of womanhood, how love builds up, and how faith is often very messy.

"Wherever I go, he goes." Steve and Christian watched season 2 of the amazing Disney+ series, "The Mandalorian." The guys discuss the difference between tradition and traditionalism; the empire's evil; and discerning the Way. Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on the Astoria Food Pantry, a neighborhood mutual aid project that provides high-quality fresh food to 200 people per week. In 2021, they plan to both continue the programs that they started in 2020 and expand operations to some new projects to serve the community. Learn more on their website: https://www.astoriafoodpantry.com.

The girls take a listen to Taylor Swift's new new album, evermore. They discuss dealing with mistakes, life after death, and how repentance is not the same as getting off the hook.

"I'm Santa Claus, Teddy, not Yoda." Steve and Christian watched the delightful holiday movies, "The Christmas Chronicles" and "The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two" The guys discuss Santa Claus, pastoral care, the struggle to determine our identity, and a sacramental view of the world. ​ Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on the FOCUS North America, a national movement of Orthodox Christians, united in faith and joined by a desire to provide action-oriented and sustainable solutions to poverty in communities across America. FOCUS has operations and youth volunteer experiences in more than 20 cities in the United States. Learn more on the parish website: https://focusnorthamerica.org/ ​

"Why God, why God do I gotta bleed? Every stone thrown at you restin' at my feet." Steve and Christian listened to Kendrick Lamar's 2017 album, "DAMN." The guys discuss wickedness, duality, mercy, and Christian art. Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "Samaritan Ministries," a community of Christians paying one another's medical bills. Learn more on their website: https://samaritanministries.org

"Buongiorno, principessa!" Steve, Christian, Emma, and Christina watched the classic Italian film, "Life is Beautiful." This is our season finale. We'll be back later in the year!

The girls discuss the Apple+ hit, Ted Lasso. They discuss how Ted Lasso shows us ways to engage the world, how accountability matters, and how dads impact our relationships with others.

The girls discuss Cinderella and the various themes associated with her stories. This includes friends as helpers, the line between truth and lies, and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. All this, plus what they're cooking!

Christina and Emma invite Hibbah to join the conversation around the fourth season of the Amazon Prime Original, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss questions of what it means to be a woman, different types of friends, and community. All that, plus what they're cooking!

Christina and Emma, along with special guest and Effective Christian Ministry Cohort Director, Dr. Pres. Athanasia Kostakis, discuss the fantasy novel, Uprooted. They touch on how many gifts can work together, the responsibility of discipleship, and friendship. As always, what they're cooking. Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.

On this Sunday of "The Ladder of Divine Ascent," by St. John Climacus, we are called to ever greater heights of union with God by lowering ourselves through humble repentance.

In his last report from Istanbul, Fr. John reflects on how hidden Christianity is in this country which once was the center of Christianity.

Fr. John comments about the amount of faith in Jerusalem and urges us to pray fervently.

Fr. John Parker shares reflections from Crete at the 2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care. He introduces Orthphoto.net. Learn more about the conference.

Joel 2:12-26; Joel 3:12-21.

Genesis 9:18-10:1; Proverbs 12:23-13:9.

Exodus 2:11-22; Job 2:1-10.

Acts 8:5-17; John 6:27-33.

Acts 10:44-11:10; John 8:21-30.

Acts 17:1-15; John 11:47-57.

Acts 25:13-19; John 16:23-33.

Romans 2:28-3:18; Matthew 6:31-34, 7:9-11.

Romans 8:22-27; Matthew 10:23-31.

1 Corinthians 2:9-3:8; Matthew 13:31-36.

1 Corinthians 12:12-26; Matthew 18:18-22, 19:1-2, 13-15.

2 Corinthians 5:15-21; Mark 1:16-22.

2 Corinthians 11:5-21; Mark 4:1-9.

Galatians 2:21-3:7; Mark 6:1-7.

1 Corinthians 1:18-24; John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35.

Ephesians 4:25-32; Luke 4:37-44.

Philippians 1:20-27; Luke 7:17-30.

Colossians 3:17-4:1; Luke 11:9-13.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12; Luke 15:1-10.

2 Timothy 3:16-4:4; Luke 21:12-19.

Hebrews 7:18-25; Mark 9:33-41.

Exodus 19:10-19; Job 38:1-23; 42:1-5.

James 2:14-26; Mark 10:46-52.

Hebrews 1:1-12; Luke 2:1-20.

1 Peter 1:1-2, 10-12, 2:6-10; Mark 13:1-8.

Hebrews 3:5-11, 17-19; Luke 20:27-44.

Hebrews 10:35-11:7; Mark 9:10-16.

1 Peter 4:12-5:5; Mark 12:38-44.

Jude 1:1-10; Luke 22:39-42, 45-23:1.

Genesis 2:20-3:20; Proverbs 3:19-34.

Genesis 6:9-22; Proverbs 8:1-21.

Genesis 12:1-7; Proverbs 14:15-26.

Genesis 27:1-41; Proverbs 19:16-25.

Acts 8:18-25; John 6:35-39.