On Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, a terrorist at St Elias Orthodox Church in the Dweilaa neighborhood of Damascus killed at least 22 worshippers and injured 63. Why is martyrdom prominent in the life of the church, and what can we learn from it
On Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, a terrorist at St Elias Orthodox Church in the Dweilaa neighborhood of Damascus killed at least 22 worshippers and injured 63. Why is martyrdom prominent in the life of the church, and what can we learn from it
Fr. Thomas is joined by Joshua Sherman as they respond to objections to the Orthodox Christian faith made by the former Orthodox priest, Joshua Schooping.
Fr. Thomas is joined by Joshua Sherman as they respond to objections to the Orthodox Christian faith made by the former Orthodox priest, Joshua Schooping.
Many non-Orthodox churches are appealing to emotion by using charismatic forms and expressions. What's the Orthodox view of things like speaking in tongues, faith healing, and prophetic words of knowledge?
Many non-Orthodox churches are appealing to emotion by using charismatic forms and expressions. What's the Orthodox view of things like speaking in tongues, faith healing, and prophetic words of knowledge?
Even with the increased number of people entering the Orthodox Church, some individuals abandon the faith. What are the reasons people consider leaving, and how can we respond?
Even with the increased number of people entering the Orthodox Church, some individuals abandon the faith. What are the reasons people consider leaving, and how can we respond?
Orthodox Christianity does not permit the cremation of Orthodox believers. Why is the burning of the bodies of departed Orthodox Christians wrong? Fr. Tom examines this practice from a scriptural and patristic perspective.
Orthodox Christianity does not permit the cremation of Orthodox believers. Why is the burning of the bodies of departed Orthodox Christians wrong? Fr. Tom examines this practice from a scriptural and patristic perspective.
Egyptian-American Abdullah Hashem claims that he has been sent by God as the Advocate (parakletos) [Holy Spirit?] promised by Jesus. What should Orthodox Christians make of these false claims? Let’s consult the Scriptures and the Fathers.
Egyptian-American Abdullah Hashem claims that he has been sent by God as the Advocate (parakletos) [Holy Spirit?] promised by Jesus. What should Orthodox Christians make of these false claims? Let’s consult the Scriptures and the Fathers.
Are Protestant and Roman Catholic thinkers inching toward Orthodox Christianity? Fr Thomas is joined by special guest, Joshua Sherman, as they address the proposals made in the book, Beyond the Salvation Wars, and the responses to it.
Are Protestant and Roman Catholic thinkers inching toward Orthodox Christianity? Fr Thomas is joined by special guest, Joshua Sherman, as they address the proposals made in the book, Beyond the Salvation Wars, and the responses to it.
The Resurrection of Christ is the central doctrine of the Christian faith. What happens if you get it wrong?
The Resurrection of Christ is the central doctrine of the Christian faith. What happens if you get it wrong?
Fr. Tom offers a reflection on the Pope's recent passing, and on the office of the papacy from an Orthodox perspective.
Fr. Tom offers a reflection on the Pope's recent passing, and on the office of the papacy from an Orthodox perspective.
What happened on the cross, and after Jesus died on the cross? What do we know about the period of time between the crucifixion and the resurrection? Fr. Tom will discuss these questions in preparation for Holy Week.
What happened on the cross, and after Jesus died on the cross? What do we know about the period of time between the crucifixion and the resurrection? Fr. Tom will discuss these questions in preparation for Holy Week.
Some Protestants say that the offering of sacrifices ceased at the cross. Others say that Jesus is sacrificed again and again. What's the truth about the Eucharist and sacrifice?
Some Protestants say that the offering of sacrifices ceased at the cross. Others say that Jesus is sacrificed again and again. What's the truth about the Eucharist and sacrifice?
A recent essay suggested that the evolution to English as the prevailing Liturgical language in Orthodox parishes in America, "intentionally or accidentally, contributed to xenophobia" in the United States. What's the Orthodox tradition when it comes to liturgical language?
A recent essay suggested that the evolution to English as the prevailing Liturgical language in Orthodox parishes in America, "intentionally or accidentally, contributed to xenophobia" in the United States. What's the Orthodox tradition when it comes to liturgical language?
March 18 marks the 10th anniversary of the falling asleep of Fr Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of St Vladimir's Seminary, author of numerous books, and popular speaker and podcaster. Join us as we look at the legacy of one of America's most impactful Orthodox teachers.
March 18 marks the 10th anniversary of the falling asleep of Fr Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of St Vladimir's Seminary, author of numerous books, and popular speaker and podcaster. Join us as we look at the legacy of one of America's most impactful Orthodox teachers.
What's the truth about Penal Substitutionary Atonement according to the Scriptures and expounded by the Fathers?
What's the truth about Penal Substitutionary Atonement according to the Scriptures and expounded by the Fathers?
The "He Gets Us" campaign is a billion dollar ad blitz, presenting Jesus as a palatable everyman who is nice, very nice. Is that a problem?
The "He Gets Us" campaign is a billion dollar ad blitz, presenting Jesus as a palatable everyman who is nice, very nice. Is that a problem?
