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Relevance is the new Reach: Comscore Interact London 2023 Summit

Comscore’s first Interact Summit in London shared invaluable digital insights for the brand, publisher and agency professionals who gathered for our daylong event in Leicester Square. If there was one theme that continued to emerge in the panel discussions, presentations and Q&As throughout the day it was that relevance is the true path to reach.




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Truth and Existence

Fr. Stephen looks at the Orthodox connection made between truth and our existence and what it means for our life.




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Truth and Existence: the Consequences

Fr. Stephen looks at last week's podcast on truth and existence and the impact it should have on how we live.




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How Simple Should Christianity Be?

Despite a drive to simplify everything - Fr. Stephen contends that Orthodoxy describes not a simplicity but a fullness of life and invites into that fullness and not just a small religious corner.




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Cynicism and the Goodness of God

Fr. Stephen looks at the problems presented by cynicism for belief in God. Worldly wisdom and the wisdom of God are very different things.




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Is the World Literal or Iconic?

How we see the world has much to do with our capacity for wonder. Is what we see all there is—or does it point to something beyond itself?




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The Existence of God

Fr. Stephen offers a reflection on what it means to say that "God exists."




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The Crisis of Religion

Fr. Stephen reflects on a few quotes from Fr. Alexander Schmemann's For the Life of the World - and the crisis of secularism in which we live.




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Time and History

Returning to a topic that is often mentioned on Glory to God, Fr. Stephen suggests that Christianity is not just a "historical" religion, but something far more.




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Existence and Truth

Fr. Stephen examines the association between existence and truth as set forth in the work of a number of modern Orthodox writers, as well as the Fathers.




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Mere Existence and the Age to Come

What is it that we hope for? Fr. Stephen suggests that there is a true life that can only be had in Christ - which is far more than mere existence.




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Choice, Existence, and God

Fr. Stephen considers what it means to be a "convert" to the Orthodox faith within the context of modern American culture.




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Forty Days Before Christmas - Why We Fast

Fr. Stephen looks at the very heart of fasting—not the foods, not the 'how to's'—but why we fast.




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The Christian Crisis

Fr. Stephen speaks about the crisis of a "Churchless" Christianity




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The Disappointment of Religion

Our feelings and desires are trained by our culture to seek satisfaction. In our spiritual life, we often need to learn how to be disappointed. Fr. Stephen looks at the "disappointment of religion."




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The Invisible Christian

One of the temptations of our secular age is the public drive to make religious faith a "private" matter. Fr. Stephen looks at this tension within our culture and the importance of the Christian public response.




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Evangelism and the Ego

In his recent series on the true and false self, Fr. Stephen looks at evangelism of the heart.




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Everything is in Motion

Fr. Stephen offers a meditation on the Father's understanding that everything is in motion. What does this mean for the direction of our lives?




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History, Post-Modernism, and Orthodoxy

Fr. Stephen speaks at length about the place of Orthodoxy within the modern world. Orthodox history is unknown to most Americans but has something to say to them and to help them in the healing of their own culture.




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The Fire of Christmas

Christ is the fire of God that comes among us. May He burn brightly in our hearts!




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Whose Psyche Is It?

Is the me in my head, the voice that rattles on, the same thing as my soul? What is my identity in Christ?




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Christmas Throughout the Ages

Fr. Stephen offers thoughts on the daily consequences of the "Word made flesh" and suggests ways that we might live Christmas every day of our lives.




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You Are Not Alone, And Neither Is God

Fr. Stephen Freeman describes the "conciliar" nature of God's actions and our response to Him in our lives. God delights in sharing His work with us.




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The Soul is a Mirror

Reflecting on his many podcasts and articles on shame, Fr. Stephen Freeman looks at its place in the soul.




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The End of Time Is Probably Not What You Think

Fr. Stephen Freeman looks at the end of time and how it is thought about in Orthodox theology. It is profoundly important in our every day life.




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The End of History

Have you ever felt haunted by the past or trapped by things you could not change? Fr. Stephen Freeman looks at how history actually works in light of the Kingdom of God. This is truly good news!




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Before the Judgment Seat of Christ

In the liturgy we pray that we have a "Christian ending to our life: painless, unashamed, and peaceful; and a good defense before the dread judgment seat of Christ." Father Stephen Freeman looks carefully at the true nature of that judgment seat. It might surprise you.




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Christianity in a One-Storey Universe - Part 6: Where Do We Begin?

Fr. Stephen looks at the aspect of seeing the world in wonder—an experience shared by both Christian and non-Christian—and suggests, following St. Gregory of Nyssa, that it is the place where our faith should begin.




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Is Hell Real?

Fr. Stephen discusses the Orthodox understanding of the difference of heaven and hell and some of its implications for how we speak about them.




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Is Relationship with God What We Want?

Fr. Stephen looks at the words "relationship" and "fellowship" and notes that they are very "weak" translations of the Greek word koinonia in Scripture. He suggests how we should understand this word in its true, Orthodox sense.




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Christianity in a One-Storey Universe - Part 1

In his inaugural podcast, Fr. Stephen describes the Orthodox view of the world in terms we can all understand.




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Christianity in a One-Storey Universe - Part 2

Fr. Stephen continues his look at the world from an Orthodox perspective.




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Christianity in a One-Storey Universe - Part 4; Christian Atheism

Continuing with his illuminating series, in part four Fr. Stephen Freeman discusses those (both non-Orthodox and Orthodox) for whom knowledge of God is but a relationship with a book (albeit a sacred book) or with ideas about God. These people are what Fr. Freeman calls "practical atheists." "Although a person may espouse a belief in God, it's quite possible for that belief to be so removed from everyday life that God's non-existence would make little difference."




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Christianity in a One-Storey Universe - Part 5; Windows to Heaven

Fr. Stephen looks at the way icons help us to see the world as it truly is rather than as a window to a "second story."




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Literalism and the Other Word

Fr. Stephen Freeman looks at the notion of "allegory" as it is used in the New Testament and in the Orthodox worldview. He also considers the true nature of "literalism" and how we should understand it.




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Christianity in a One-Storey Universe - Part 3; God in the Ordinary

"It's not until we cease to divide the world into ordinary and extraordinary, into usual and unusual, into sacred and secular, that we will have either the possibility of knowing God, much less living the Christian life." — Fr. Stephen Freeman




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Drag My Soul to Paradise

Fr. Stephen Freeman offers some thoughts on one of the more common Morning Prayers for the Orthodox, in which we pray, “O Lord, Save me whether I want it or not.” It is a hopeful meditation.




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Marriage Is a Lifetime of Suffering

Fr. Stephen Freeman offers some honest thoughts on the sacrament of marriage and its importance in our culture.




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What is ChatGPT? How the world's most popular AI chatbot can benefit you

As the AI chatbot's advanced conversational capabilities continue to generate buzz, here are detailed answers to your most-asked questions.




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Airline lost your luggage? This new Apple feature could help find it

The update is rolling out to several airlines soon, including United. Here's how it works.




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This quick Mac tip will save you lots of clicks over time. Here's how

Here's how to make Mac apps open automatically at startup and why I always do.




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The Samsung phone I recommend to most people is not a flagship model (and now it's $100 off)

The Samsung Galaxy A35 isn't perfect, but with a two-day battery life and a vibrant OLED display, it's hard to deny its value -- especially at its new Black Friday price.




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This Kindle accessory seriously improved my reading experience (and it's on sale)

Strapsicle's silicone straps secure my Kindle Paperwhite and give me the perfect grip for comfortable reading.




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Buy Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for $28 - the lowest price yet

Code faster and work smarter with a Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 license, now on sale for 94% off.