On the Movement to Revive the Female Diaconate
Fr. Thomas is joined by Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell to discuss the history of the ancient role of deaconess and to respond to the current movement to ordain women to the diaconate.
Aug 02, 2023
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On the Movement to Revive the Female Diaconate
Fr. Thomas is joined by Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell to discuss the history of the ancient role of deaconess and to respond to the current movement to ordain women to the diaconate.
Aug 02, 2023
The Moral Crisis in Modern Medicine
Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. Alex Nicolozakes, MD, to discuss the moral decline in American medical practice from an Orthodox Christian perspective.
Jul 26, 2023
The Moral Crisis in Modern Medicine
Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. Alex Nicolozakes, MD, to discuss the moral decline in American medical practice from an Orthodox Christian perspective.
Jul 26, 2023
Growing Orthodoxy in LDS Utah
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Justin Havens to discuss the fruitful work in bringing the Orthodox Christian Faith to LDS-heavy Utah County, the home of Brigham Young University.
Jul 12, 2023
Growing Orthodoxy in LDS Utah
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Justin Havens to discuss the fruitful work in bringing the Orthodox Christian Faith to LDS-heavy Utah County, the home of Brigham Young University.
Jul 12, 2023
Mediation and the Immediate God
Fr. Thomas welcomes Dr. Edith M. Humphrey to discuss the question: if Christ and the Holy Spirit make God immediate to us, why do we ask prayers of each other and of the Saints?
Jun 28, 2023
Mediation and the Immediate God
Fr. Thomas welcomes Dr. Edith M. Humphrey to discuss the question: if Christ and the Holy Spirit make God immediate to us, why do we ask prayers of each other and of the Saints?
Jun 28, 2023
Reaching Spiritually Hungry People
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Jonathan Bannon as they discuss how to welcome the spiritually hungry with the truth and love of the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Jun 21, 2023
Reaching Spiritually Hungry People
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Jonathan Bannon as they discuss how to welcome the spiritually hungry with the truth and love of the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Jun 21, 2023
Transgenderism and Orthodox Anthropology
Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. Herman Garrison about the rising interest in transgenderism and Orthodox Christianity's response regarding human nature and sexuality.
Jun 14, 2023
Transgenderism and Orthodox Anthropology
Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. Herman Garrison about the rising interest in transgenderism and Orthodox Christianity's response regarding human nature and sexuality.
Jun 14, 2023
Orthodox Life in the Holy Spirit and the Charismatic Movement
Fr Thomas talks with former Pentecostal, Fr Jeremy McKemy, about life in the Holy Spirit as Orthodox Christians and how we should view the modern charismatic movement.
Jun 07, 2023
Orthodox Life in the Holy Spirit and the Charismatic Movement
Fr Thomas talks with former Pentecostal, Fr Jeremy McKemy, about life in the Holy Spirit as Orthodox Christians and how we should view the modern charismatic movement.
Jun 07, 2023
Contra Filioque
Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. Photius Avant about the Orthodox Christian doctrine of the Holy Spirit and why we do not accept the Western teaching of the procession of the Holy Spirit from both the Father and the Son.
May 31, 2023
Contra Filioque
Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. Photius Avant about the Orthodox Christian doctrine of the Holy Spirit and why we do not accept the Western teaching of the procession of the Holy Spirit from both the Father and the Son.
May 31, 2023
Orthodoxy Gains New Followers in the US
Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Jonathan Ivanoff to discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article chronicling the significant movement of conversions to the Orthodox Faith in America.
May 24, 2023
Orthodoxy Gains New Followers in the US
Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Jonathan Ivanoff to discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article chronicling the significant movement of conversions to the Orthodox Faith in America.
May 24, 2023
How Not to Be Gnostic
Fr Thomas talks with author Robin Phillips about his new book, Rediscovering the Goodness of Creation: A Manual for Recovering Gnostics, along with Dr Phillip Cary. How is Gnosticism deeply embedded within heterodox Christian thought and practice?
May 17, 2023
How Not to Be Gnostic
Fr Thomas talks with author Robin Phillips about his new book, Rediscovering the Goodness of Creation: A Manual for Recovering Gnostics, along with Dr Phillip Cary. How is Gnosticism deeply embedded within heterodox Christian thought and practice?
May 17, 2023
Growing Into the Church
Fr Thomas speaks with Fr Alexander Koranda about integrating deeply into the Church.
May 03, 2023
Growing Into the Church
Fr Thomas speaks with Fr Alexander Koranda about integrating deeply into the Church.
May 03, 2023
Out of Darkness: The Search for Meaning
Fr. Thomas brings Raymond Vincent back to discuss his recent video, "Out of Darkness," about his conversion to Orthodoxy.
Apr 19, 2023
Out of Darkness: The Search for Meaning
Fr. Thomas brings Raymond Vincent back to discuss his recent video, "Out of Darkness," about his conversion to Orthodoxy.
Apr 19, 2023
SUBLIME : The Music of Orthodox Christianity
Fr. Thomas speaks with composer, Kurt Sander, about the impact Orthodox Christian music is making in the world of music and about his own compositions for the Divine Liturgy.
Apr 05, 2023
SUBLIME : The Music of Orthodox Christianity
Fr. Thomas speaks with composer, Kurt Sander, about the impact Orthodox Christian music is making in the world of music and about his own compositions for the Divine Liturgy.
Apr 05, 2023
World Orthodox Youth
Fr. Thomas is joined by Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak of the Polish Orthodox Church to talk about Orthodox Youth throughout the world. How do Orthodox young people, especially in Europe, relate to each other during times of strife and war?
Mar 29, 2023
World Orthodox Youth
Fr. Thomas is joined by Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak of the Polish Orthodox Church to talk about Orthodox Youth throughout the world. How do Orthodox young people, especially in Europe, relate to each other during times of strife and war?
Mar 29, 2023
Making the Most of Great Lent
Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. David Wooten about deepening our faith in Christ through the season of Great Lent.
Mar 22, 2023
Making the Most of Great Lent
Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. David Wooten about deepening our faith in Christ through the season of Great Lent.
Mar 22, 2023
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