Fr. Joseph gives a bit of "testimony" regarding his first mission in comparison to the large group coming together in Trinity, Florida.

In this special episode of The 153, His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH delivers a homily at St Simeon Mission, Santa Clarita, California on Sunday, February 5, 2017. His Eminence addresses: the meaning of the tonsuring of the Readers and their calling; the spiritual protection of the cassock; the contrast of pride and humility in the story of the Pharisee and Publican; the mothers of three great saints; and of the reception of the Evangelical Orthodox Church thirty years ago.

In part three of his visit to the fledgling community in Trinity, Florida, Fr Joseph speaks of the Person who can transform the one, the two, the few (or the many).

Fr. John Finley visits the St. Paisius Mission in Yuma, Arizona, on the Sunday of the Canaanite Woman.

In part two of Fr. John's visit to Yuma, he might step on a few "Christian" toes.

In part one of this two-part series, Fr. Joseph speaks with Subdeacon Adam Roberts about Evangelism—what is it?

In part two of Fr Joseph's interview with Subdeacon Adam Roberts, the topics include: future groups to evangelize; existing parishes planting missions; and how to speak the truth in love (and the problem of the internet).

Fr. John Finley speaks in Santa Clarita, California, of the evangelical importance of Great Vespers.

Author and podcaster Steve "The Builder" Robinson shares the joys of 18 years of mission work (in hopes that Fr. Joseph has punched the record button).

In part two of this interview, Steve defines "evangelism" and speaks of the struggle to "trust God."

Fr. Joseph preaches on the comings and goings of Jesus, the disciples, and demons at St Joseph/Houston.

Fr John Finley on the ills of being "community-less"—spiritual but not religious—in Yuma, Arizona.

The Department of Missions and Evangelism workshop, at the 53rd biennial Antiochian Archdiocese Convention in Miami, enjoyed the remarks on parish revitalization by His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest.

There is a trite answer to the question: How do Orthodox Christians evangelize? Keep the doors open, the lights on, the floors swept, and the priest paid. Fundamentally, this is correct; paying the bills is essential to the life and health of a community, and “come and see” will always be our most effective clarion call. Yet, while existence is paramount, it is not evangelism. In this episode, Fr. Joseph offers some ideas that have proven effective for revitalizing, invigorating, and sustaining a healthy parish—consider it “in-house evangelism.”

Fr Joseph preaches a children's sermon—with help from "Heaven"—at Holy Resurrection Church, Gillette, Wyoming.

At St. Nicholas Church, Shreveport, Louisiana, Fr. Joseph recalls three exorcisms: one goofy, one real, and one true.

In our efforts to spread the Faith, sometimes we fail; if we die, we bear more fruit! Fr. Joseph speaks at St Nicholas Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.

A brief reminiscence by Fr John, speaking at St Paisios Mission, Yuma, Arizona, on Bishop ANTOUN of Thrice-Blessed.

Fr John speaks of Jesus and the healing of the nations, through threat and promise, at St Paisios, Yuma, Arizona.

Fr. Joseph—and the children of St John, Rapid City, South Dakota—give sound effects to the story of the healing of the demon possessed man.

Fr. John speaks at St Simeon Mission, Santa Clarita, California, on how the soul is not fed by bodily comforts.

How is a house blessing like an exorcism? What does exorcism have to do with evangelism?

Fr. Joseph visits with Fr. James Guirguis and the fine folks of St Raphael Mission in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, on their first Family Night of 2018.

Fr John Finley, speaking at St Paisius/Yuma, Arizona, speaks about the recent California mudslides and how the wonders of God, His goodness, and the changing of human hearts may be found in times of loss and trial.

Fr. Philip LeMasters, pastor of St Luke/Abilene, records a weekly radio program for a local radio station. While there aren't many Orthodox Christians in Abilene, this program provides a means of spreading the Faith in the "Friendly Frontier." After some local radio shtick, Fr. Philip and Fr. Joseph get down to some serious subjects.

Adult converts to Orthodoxy all have stories about their journey to the Faith. These stories are often populated with Non-Orthodox "seed planters." Fr Joseph, speaking at St Luke Church/Abilene, mentions a few such helpers.

Fr. John was down in Texas, in Midland at Midfast, speaking about the Cross at Holy Cross Church and what it means to deny one's self.

As we draw near to Christ, and He draws near to Jerusalem, Fr Chad Hatfield preaches at St Joseph/Houston on the lost, the seekers, and our unbelief.

Fr. Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston on the joy of the Resurrection as announced by the courageous Myrrh-Bearers. Christ is Risen!

At St Simeon Mission/Santa Clarita, California, Fr John delivers a teaching sermon on the season of Pascha and how it relates, every Sunday, to baptism -- for the newly illumined and all who are baptized into Christ. Christ is Risen!

During the Paschal season, on the Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr Joseph was at St Paul/Tupelo, Mississippi. Here's excerpts from that Sunday's sermon which claims we don't always want the truth. (But we do need to be healed.)

When it comes to church work: some do, some don't. The same can be said of every stage of our life in Christ. Here's Fr John mission planting in the Pacific Northwest.

Fr. Joseph has some announcements to make; mainly, if you see him walking on water . . . well, that's where you come in.

Preaching at Saints Peter and Paul Mission/Boone, North Carolina, Fr John compares the Archangel Gabriel's visit to Mother of God to that of the father of the Forerunner.

Fr. Joseph asks Fr. John about the current need of clergy in this two part interview from Antiochian Village. He also notes a surprising development in “mission plants.”

Fr. Finley, with reference to potential “mass conversions,” explains what we must do to prepare.

Fr Joseph interviews Fr James Guirguis of St. Raphael of Brooklyn/Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. This church is full of children! Fr. James offers a word on the joy of the priesthood, which is truly fruit for thought.

Fr Joseph addresses the questions: Are we starting more missions? Where are the monasteries? He also claims we need more men, more moms, and ... more!

Speaking at St Sophia Church/Dripping Springs, Texas, Fr Joseph responds to the question: "How do you talk to your non-Orthodox family about the Faith?"

Fr. Joseph speaks at an ecumenical gathering about how the Orthodox work out their salvation.

If the Lord will accept us at "the eleventh hour" -- why all the prayer, fasting, and alms giving? Fr Joseph speaks at an ecumenical gathering about how the Orthodox work out their salvation.

In a move as shocking as reading the lyrics to popular songs in church, Fr. Joseph asks the folks at St Joseph/Houston to pull our their cell phones!

Jesus was: A) a Jew; B) a Samaritan; C) All off the above? Fr John, speaking at St Paisios Mission/Yuma, Arizona, explains.

The priest is often not recognized unless he is on the cross. And in some communities, there’s always one -- or a handful -- that will try to make sure he stays there! (Yet these folks need salvation too.) Fr Joseph unpeels a bit of the Onion Dome.

While Americans converting to Orthodox Christianity may bring along baggage and struggles, this episode notes a few of their strengths; it even praises the Nones!

Fr. Joseph notes the joys of holiday travel: including a canceled flight to Wyoming, a Cherokee on the way to South Dakota, and unexpected savior for an expecting people.

In his opening remarks at St Sophia/Dripping Springs, Texas, Fr. Joseph plugs a couple books from Ancient Faith Publishing before touching on one of the benefits of attending a retreat: Vision.

Keeping the Faith alive when "God is dead"—and why do we baptize babies of families we rarely, if ever, see at Church?

"I'm up here, Lord -- hope that doesn't bother You!" In the Sundays before Lent, our Mother bids us to come down to meet the Lord. Fr. Joseph preaches at St Silouan/College Station, Texas.

Speaking at St John Chrysostom Mission/Lakewood, Colorado -- Fr Joseph speaks on Receptivity, God's Will, and how susceptible we are to sin.