Fr. Paul Abernathy of FOCUS speaks at OCF's College Conference East about what it actually means to lead a sacramental life. He asks what the word "sacrament" even means and shares personal stories from his ministry at FOCUS about the love and mercy of God.
Fr. William George joins Dan as they talk about some of the unique challenges Father William encounters, as a spiritual advisor for the OCF chapter of County College of Morris--giving room for others to work, leading discussions, and maintaining the peace.
How can we fully realize our Christian calling without being priests? Jason Catanese, a recent graduate and a schoolteacher in Phoenix, AZ, returns to College Conference East to reflect on how Christ’s light shines in his life.
Part of being a good friend and a Christian person is encouraging others and helping them grow. But how do we do that? What if they don't want to grow? This week, Dan, Tim, and Lia address how to foster that encouraging spirit.
There are so many talks about the importance of prayer, but how do we actually do it? Fr. Antony Hughes of St. Mary Orthodox Church in Cambridge, MA, leads a College Conference East workshop on truly living and dwelling in God.
Fr. Nicholas Belcher, Dean of Students at Hellenic College Holy Cross and assistant priest at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in West Roxbury, MA, leads a College Conference East workshop, discussing cultural conceptions of salvation and the beginning of the Orthodox perspective.
Fr. Ninos Oshaana of Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Oakland leads a discussion at OCF's Southwest Regional Retreat around the theme of "Come and See," unpacking the assumptions we make when speaking about Jesus Christ and asking how we can enter into a deeper relationship.
Dan interviews Theo Smith, a student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, who belongs to what's called an "area chapter" of OCF.
Dan and Fr. Brendan discuss exactly what people mean when they say they're "Spiritual but Not Religious," and how to address that without turning into a patronizing nuisance.
Dan interviews Andriana Malhi, the president of the OCF chapter at UC Davis, about how Christ's love saved her life.
Dan and his guests discuss the process of preparing for life on the other side of the diploma.
In this series, Dan and his guests discuss how to practically create a presence on a new campus.
Dan Bein begins a new series titled "All Stars," which features all of the great things that are happening with OCF nationally. Here he interviews Fr. Anthony Salzman, host of the podcast "Equipping the Saints" and the Southeast Regional Coordinator of OCF.
Do Orthodox Christians believe in the Bible? On the first episode of the new season of the OCF podcast, media student leader Dan Bein asks Fr. Brendan Pelphrey this question and more.
Dr. Timothy Patitsas speaks at College Conference East, which took place from December 28-31, 2016, at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.
Fr. Timothy Hojnicki speaks at College Conference East, which took place from December 28-31, 2016, at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.
Mother Melania speaks at College Conference West, which took place from December 28-31, 2016, at St. Nicholas Ranch in Dunlap, California.
Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about the Problem of Evil.
Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about the Eucharist.
Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about the Priesthood.
Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about the Theotokos.
Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about the Orthodox view of salvation.
Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about how to explain iconography.
Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about how to explain fasting.
Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about how to explain Orthodox baptism.
Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about how to explain what Eastern Orthodox Christianity is.
Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick speaks at the OCF Mid-Atlantic Retreat.
In the introduction to a new series, host Mathew Monos interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey about the proper way to share the Orthodox faith on college campuses.
Steven Christoforou, host of the video podcast "Be the Bee," speaks at the 2014 College Conference.
Mother Gabriella, Abbess of Holy Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, Michigan, speaks at the 2014 College Conference.
