Covid-19 Vaccine: Answers for Orthodox Christians
Fr. Thomas interviews Dr. Cassandra Oehler, MD, an infectious disease specialist and an Orthodox Christian, about the coronavirus and the new vaccines aimed at eliminating it.
Aug 30, 2021
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Covid-19 Vaccine: Answers for Orthodox Christians
Fr. Thomas interviews Dr. Cassandra Oehler, MD, an infectious disease specialist and an Orthodox Christian, about the coronavirus and the new vaccines aimed at eliminating it.
Aug 30, 2021
An Irish Pilgrimage
Fr Michael Carney joins Fr Thomas to discuss his recent pilgrimage to Ireland. Fr Michael walked in the places of the earliest Irish saints who were important Christian witnesses in the undivided Church. During the show Fr. Michael graciously offered a tri-fold printout of St. Patrick's Breastplate. If you would like it you may email him at villagepriest at gmail.com.
Aug 25, 2021
An Irish Pilgrimage
Fr Michael Carney joins Fr Thomas to discuss his recent pilgrimage to Ireland. Fr Michael walked in the places of the earliest Irish saints who were important Christian witnesses in the undivided Church. During the show Fr. Michael graciously offered a tri-fold printout of St. Patrick's Breastplate. If you would like it you may email him at villagepriest at gmail.com.
Aug 25, 2021
A Sacred Beginning
Fr. Thomas speaks with Sarah Brangwynne and Sasha Rose Oxford to discuss their new book, A Sacred Beginning: Nurturing Your Body, Mind, and Soul During Baby's First Forty Days, and how these crucial days after giving birth can become a time of refreshment, holiness, and growth.
Aug 18, 2021
A Sacred Beginning
Fr. Thomas speaks with Sarah Brangwynne and Sasha Rose Oxford to discuss their new book, A Sacred Beginning: Nurturing Your Body, Mind, and Soul During Baby's First Forty Days, and how these crucial days after giving birth can become a time of refreshment, holiness, and growth.
Aug 18, 2021
The Orthodox Table
Author and blogger Melissa Elizabeth Naasko joins Fr Thomas to talk about the Orthodox Christian practice of fasting and feasting. Why do we fast so much and how can we embrace the Orthodox way of eating with our busy lives?
Aug 11, 2021
The Orthodox Table
Author and blogger Melissa Elizabeth Naasko joins Fr Thomas to talk about the Orthodox Christian practice of fasting and feasting. Why do we fast so much and how can we embrace the Orthodox way of eating with our busy lives?
Aug 11, 2021
Finding Truth in Times of Uncertainty
Mission priest and media expert Fr. John Peck joins Fr. Thomas as they talk about the unprecedented number of seekers and conversions to the Orthodox Christian faith during the recent pandemic and how parishes can prepare themselves for the next wave of converts.
Aug 04, 2021
Finding Truth in Times of Uncertainty
Mission priest and media expert Fr. John Peck joins Fr. Thomas as they talk about the unprecedented number of seekers and conversions to the Orthodox Christian faith during the recent pandemic and how parishes can prepare themselves for the next wave of converts.
Aug 04, 2021
HEARING THE CALL: Encouraging Vocations to Serve the People of God
Fr. Thomas broadcasts live from the OCA's Diaconal Vocations Program Practicum in Santa Rosa, CA, to speak with program leaders and participants about serving God in the Church. Are you discerning a vocation to serve?
Jul 28, 2021
HEARING THE CALL: Encouraging Vocations to Serve the People of God
Fr. Thomas broadcasts live from the OCA's Diaconal Vocations Program Practicum in Santa Rosa, CA, to speak with program leaders and participants about serving God in the Church. Are you discerning a vocation to serve?
Jul 28, 2021
Lutheranism: Answering Objections Series
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Gregory Hogg and Fr. Basil Biberdorf as they discuss their journey to Orthodox Christianity and answer objections to Orthodoxy by Lutheran apologists.
Jul 22, 2021
Lutheranism: Answering Objections Series
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Gregory Hogg and Fr. Basil Biberdorf as they discuss their journey to Orthodox Christianity and answer objections to Orthodoxy by Lutheran apologists.
Jul 22, 2021
The Life and Legacy of Fr. Alexander Schmemann
Fr. Chad Hatfield, President of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, talks with Fr. Thomas about the towering work and enduring legacy of liturgical theologian Fr. Alexander Schmemann, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Jul 21, 2021
The Life and Legacy of Fr. Alexander Schmemann
Fr. Chad Hatfield, President of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, talks with Fr. Thomas about the towering work and enduring legacy of liturgical theologian Fr. Alexander Schmemann, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Jul 21, 2021
Orthodox Christianity and the Medical Arts
Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. Philip Mamalakis, President of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, to talk about the relationship between Orthodox Christianity and the Medical Arts. How should Orthodox Christians approach modern medicine? How can Orthodox Christian medical professionals best serve Christ and humanity?
Jul 14, 2021
Orthodox Christianity and the Medical Arts
Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. Philip Mamalakis, President of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, to talk about the relationship between Orthodox Christianity and the Medical Arts. How should Orthodox Christians approach modern medicine? How can Orthodox Christian medical professionals best serve Christ and humanity?
Jul 14, 2021
The American Mission St. Herman and the First Missionaries
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Simeon B. Johnson of Alaska as they discuss what we can learn from the work of St. Herman and the first Orthodox missionaries to North America.
Jul 07, 2021
The American Mission St. Herman and the First Missionaries
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Simeon B. Johnson of Alaska as they discuss what we can learn from the work of St. Herman and the first Orthodox missionaries to North America.
Jul 07, 2021
For Captives and Their Salvation
Fr. Thomas speaks with Nicholas Petrogeorge and Fr. John Brown of the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry about the imperative ministry of healing and reconciliation for prisoners, and how the fullness of the Orthodox Faith can bring hope to the incarcerated.
Jun 23, 2021
For Captives and Their Salvation
Fr. Thomas speaks with Nicholas Petrogeorge and Fr. John Brown of the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry about the imperative ministry of healing and reconciliation for prisoners, and how the fullness of the Orthodox Faith can bring hope to the incarcerated.
Jun 23, 2021
The Beauty of Orthodoxy in Photographs
Fr. Thomas welcomes Aleksander Wasyluk of orthphoto.net to talk about capturing the beauty of Orthodoxy with photography. He will also highlight the 2021 OrthoPhoto Awards competition which will judge outstanding photographs in various categories including the recent COVID crisis. Details at awards.orthphoto.net
Jun 16, 2021
The Beauty of Orthodoxy in Photographs
Fr. Thomas welcomes Aleksander Wasyluk of orthphoto.net to talk about capturing the beauty of Orthodoxy with photography. He will also highlight the 2021 OrthoPhoto Awards competition which will judge outstanding photographs in various categories including the recent COVID crisis. Details at awards.orthphoto.net
Jun 16, 2021
Crowns from Heaven Deification Through Marriage
Fr. Tom is joined by Dr David Ford of St Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary as they discuss the sacrament of marriage and how a husband and wife can seek holiness in the bond of matrimony.
Jun 09, 2021
Crowns from Heaven Deification Through Marriage
Fr. Tom is joined by Dr David Ford of St Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary as they discuss the sacrament of marriage and how a husband and wife can seek holiness in the bond of matrimony.
Jun 09, 2021
Carrying the Cross of Mental Illness
Fr. Thomas is joined by priest and licensed counselor Fr. Paul Jannakos as they discuss the sad struggle that afflicts people of every walk of life and how they can carry the cross of mental illness with patience and dignity.
May 26, 2021
Carrying the Cross of Mental Illness
Fr. Thomas is joined by priest and licensed counselor Fr. Paul Jannakos as they discuss the sad struggle that afflicts people of every walk of life and how they can carry the cross of mental illness with patience and dignity.
May 26, 2021
Worship: Entering Into Heavenly Mysteries
Fr. Thomas is joined by Hieromonk Herman (Majkrzak) of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery as they discuss entering into the fullness of the Paschal Mystery through the incredible beauty of Orthodox worship.
May 12, 2021
Worship: Entering Into Heavenly Mysteries
Fr. Thomas is joined by Hieromonk Herman (Majkrzak) of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery as they discuss entering into the fullness of the Paschal Mystery through the incredible beauty of Orthodox worship.
May 12, 2021
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