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The Arena

Father Josiah Trenhamwww.patristicnectar.org
Sunday Homilies and Theological Reflections with Fr. Josiah Trenham - Weekly homilies and theological reflections recorded from the amvon of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, California. This podcast is sponsored by Patristic Nectar Publications, a publisher specializing in resources for Orthodox catechesis. We thank you for allowing us to be a part of your spiritual quest, and we hope that your listening experience is an edifying one.
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Episodes

The Spiritual Father

The Enthronement of Patriarch John X. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Feb 11, 201321 min

Lighting Up the Darkness

The Feast of the Meeting of the Lord. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Feb 07, 201323 min

Orthodox Theology in America Today with Archimandrite Irenei (Steenberg)

We are pleased to offer the following interview with Archimandrite Irenei (Steenberg) entitled "Orthodox Theology in America Today." Father Irenei is the pastor of the St. Tikhon Church (ROCOR) in San Francisco, an internationally recognized scholar of patristics, former head of the Dept. of Theology at the University of Leeds (UK), founder and director of the patristics site http://www.monachos.net, prolific author, and director of the Ss. Cyril and Athanasius Orthodox Institute.

Jan 30, 201335 min

Blazing Fire Out of the Golden Mouth

Reflections on the Feast of the Translation of the Relics of St John Chrysostom. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Jan 29, 201326 min

Religion and the Public Square

Mutual Interviews with Father Josiah and Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans for the Separation of Church and State. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Jan 21, 201339 min

Lecture 1: The Remembrance of Death

This is part one of a remarkably interesting seven-lecture series titled "A Christian Ending to Our Lives." These lectures examine far-reaching subjects associated with the Christian process of death and burial. The lectures are devoted to the remembrance of death, the significance of aging, the meaning of the funeral service and burial, the tradition of Christian cemeteries and memorial customs, and the ancient and universal practice of praying for the repose of the departed. Learn more about P...

Dec 19, 20121 hr

Interview with Bishop Alexander of the Orthodox Church in America

AFR podcaster Fr. Josiah Trenham serves as a member of the Secretariat of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America. He was commissioned by that body to conduct interviews with each of the Hierarchs in the Assembly of Bishops over the course of the next year.

Dec 15, 201226 min

Christians in a Falling World

Guest speaker Hieromonk Irenei Steenberg discusses the struggle to live the Apostolic life in the modern day. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Dec 11, 201242 min

The Afterlife

Lazarus and the Rich Man. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Nov 08, 201220 min

Orthodox Mysticism

Galatians 2:20. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Nov 03, 201234 min

Interview with Bishop Daniil of the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese

AFR podcaster Fr. Josiah Trenham serves as a member of the Secretariat of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America. He was commissioned by that body to conduct interviews with each of the Hierarchs in the Assembly of Bishops over the course of the next year.

Oct 22, 201229 min

A Fight for our Nation’s Soul: An Interview with Pastor Jim Garlow

In anticipation of Pulpit Freedom Sunday on October 7th, Father Josiah interviews Pastor Jim Garlow, megachurch pastor, scholar, and cultural commentator. Pastor Jim is one of America's leading clergymen, thoroughly immersed in the battle for religious freedom in our land. This hard-hitting interview addresses the serious threat to religious liberty and freedom of conscience facing American Christians at this moment in history, and provides guidance for concerned Christians about how they can st...

Oct 05, 201238 min
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