Genesis 15:1-15Proverbs 15:7-19

Mindi is joined by her husband, Calvin Schneider, to discuss how his unique educational experience impacted his relationship to reading, as well as how books reveal the Incarnation.Books mentioned:Dandelion Wine by Ray BradburySomething Wicked This Way Comes by Ray BradburyThe Unsettling of America by Wendell BerryThe Miraculous Pigness of Pigs by …

2 Kingdoms 1, 2; Psalm 88:20·38; Proverbs 19:1·6; Luke 13:1·21

Did the early Church understand the words of Christ to Peter as giving unique powers or special privileges to Peter? How, when and why did the Roman Church develop its theology of papal supremacy? What did the early Fathers say about the keys to the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 3:1-12

These three sisters lived in Aquilea. When the Emperor Diocletian was visiting there, he learned that they were Christians and had them brought to him. When they would not deny Christ, they were cast into prison, then handed over to a general named Dulcitius for torture. Dulcitius conceived a passion for the sisters, and entered the prison planning…

2 Kingdoms 1, 2; Psalm 88:20·38; Proverbs 19:1·6; Luke 13:1·21

Matthew 3:1-12

We do not have to look very closely at dominant trends in our culture today for signs that many people are offering their lives for the service of false gods, regardless of how they identify themselves religiously. The evidence of their idolatry is not primarily in where they congregate to worship, but in how they seek first the things of this worl…

Genesis 13:12-18Proverbs 14:27-15:4

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the beginning of Genesis Chapter 28

In today’s episode of Telling the Story, Fr. David imagines what St. Mary of Egypt’s angel might have to tell us about Mary’s life.

Live stream services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago

Fr. John Kowalczyk serves as chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart’s Forensic Treatment Center. He is an executive member of the board of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and advocates for prison inmates in need of Christ and pastoral care.

As an Orthodox Christian, is it permitted to participate on non-orthodox weddings? There seems to be a disconnect between commitment and marriage. Why? What is the Orthodox Church view on salvation. What is free will both here on this earth and the age to come.

Matthew 2:19-24

1 Kingdoms 29-31; Psalm 88:1·19; Proverbs 18:18·23; Luke 12:35·59

1 Kingdoms 29-31; Psalm 88:1·19; Proverbs 18:18·23; Luke 12:35·59

Matthew 2:19-24

In the kingdom of Wallachia (in modern-day Romania) the Goths undertook a brutal persecution of Christians. A Gothic prince came to the village of Buzau and asked the villagers if any Christians lived there. They swore to him that there were none. At this, Sabbas came before the Prince and said 'Let no one swear an oath on my behalf. I am a Christi…

1 Kingdoms 26-28; Psalm 87; Proverbs 18:12·17; Luke 12:1·34

Matthew 2:16-18

1 Kingdoms 26-28; Psalm 87; Proverbs 18:12·17; Luke 12:1·34

He was a comic actor whose specialty was an act which mocked the Christian martyrs. But during an especially fierce persecution under the Emperor Maximian, his heart was changed in an unknown way, and during one of his performances he called out to the crowd that he was a Christian and that they must not laugh. For this, Ardalion was arrested and t…

Matthew 2:16-18

1 Kingdoms 24, 25; Psalm 86; Proverbs 18:6·11; Luke 11:29·54

Matthew 2:13-15

At the time of Diocletian's persecutions, he was a very old man, having served as a reader for sixteen years, then a deacon for twenty-eight years, and finally as a priest for thirty years, for a total of seventy-four years. The pagan judge put him in the Temple of Aesculapius, where large snakes were kept and worshiped as gods. Though the judge me…

Matthew 2:13-15

1 Kingdoms 24, 25; Psalm 86; Proverbs 18:6·11; Luke 11:29·54

Today we're talking about Scripture and incorporating it into our daily prayer life! What's better to help us commune with God than the Bible itself? After Scripture, we take a look at another important S in prayer - sincerity!

Today's episode focuses on how late in the healing work we can feel like we have regressed if we begin to struggle again or have emotional discomfort. Often, it is normal life stress from the present. Sometimes also, it is because we are not allowing ourselves to have normal negative emotions, for fear of what that would mean.…

In this episode, we’ll get to know St. Ignatius the God-bearer — for Ephrem’s brother!

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

Dr. Rossi explores what Jesus meant when he said, "Be ye perfect."

Matthew 2:1-12

1 Kingdoms 21:2-23:27; Psalm 85; Proverbs 18:1·5; Luke 11:1·28

This is not the famed Isaac of Syria (commemorated Jan 28) who wrote the Ascetical Homilies, but a monk who settled in Spoleto and was famed for his holy, solitary life, his miracles, and his discernment. The people of Spoleto sought to honor him with money and other gifts, but he refused everything and withdrew to a cell in the forest. Soon a larg…

1 Kingdoms 21:2-23:27; Psalm 85; Proverbs 18:1·5; Luke 11:1·28

Matthew 2:1-12

The last several episodes have generated a lot of questions, so Fr. Andrew and Fr. Stephen are dedicating this episode fully to taking live questions. So it’s time to remember that your phone actually makes phone calls! Give them a ring at 855-237-2346.

Pres. Katie and her friends, Octy and Anna, sing about the mid-Lent blues. They are “tempted to complain” but are working very very very hard to “abstain!”

"This week Dr. Jenkins explores St. Augustine's novel doctrine of predestination, how did he come to believe it, and what we should Orthodox should think of it."Orthodoxy and Education: https://tinyurl.com/OrthodoxEducationDoxamoot 2024: https://tinyurl.com/Doxamoot24Luxchristi blog for the text from today's episode: https://tinyurl.com/StAugPredes…

Genesis 10:32-11:9Proverbs 13:19-14:6

They were jailers in the Roman prison that held Sts Peter and Paul, and came to faith in Christ through the witness of the two holy Apostles. After receiving baptism, Processus and Martinian released the saints from prison. As the Apostles were leaving Rome, the Lord appeared to Peter on the Appian way. When Peter asked him where he was going, he r…

2 Kingdoms 14, 15; Psalm 92; Proverbs 20:1·5; Luke 15:11·32

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

Matthew 1:1-17

John 21:20-25

These African Christians suffered during the persecution of the Church by the emperor Decius, during which a great many Christians denied the faith rather than suffer. These faithful few boldly upheld the Faith and, after many torments, were condemned to death by beheading. The went to their execution singing psalms and hymns of thanksgiving, and r…