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As the blessed Natvity of our Lord approaches, Matthew catches us up on events in his own life, reflects on the past year and gives thanks for all his gifts.

Matthew concludes his annual tale set in Christmas of 1964

In this short series, Matthew examines the three "pillars" of Great Lent and uncovers the essence of love and unity that are inherent in each. He begins with Fasting.

Matthew concludes his short series, examining the final two pillars-- prayer and alms-giving-- with special emphasis on the former.

In this now-traditional annual story, Matthew takes us back to the week before Christmas, 1964 and recounts the tale of a young boy and his mother's love.

So why are Orthodox Christians fasting the weeks leading up to Christmas while other Christians are having parties and good food?

So what is the monastic life all about? Legalism? Works based salvation? Matthew explores this topic in today's episode.

Matthew talks about what all Christians can learn from monastics, and encourages us to develop a relationship with a monastery.

Matthew compares the role of an Evangelical Protestant pastor with that of an Orthodox priest.

Matthew teaches us lessons from the life of St. Herman of Alaska, a life of simplicity, purity, and commitment.

Matthew encourages us to contemplate the sobering Parable of the Last Judgment, because what will happen to us at that moment is being decided right now.

What role do our thoughts play in being the people God wants us to be? Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne give some practical advise on controlling our thoughts and submitting them to Christ.

Continuing the theme during Great Lent, Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne talk about our deeds and unhealthy patterns of living. Several calls and a busy chatroom make this a great episode to listen to!

Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne offer some very practical advise for avoiding the stress and depression that often accompanies the Christmas season.

Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne are joined by Ancient Faith author and podcaster Rita Madden. Rita is the author of the book Food, Faith, and Fasting and offers some practical wisdom as we begin the Nativity fast.

With a backlog of email questions, Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh answer emails, phone, and chat room questions on a variety of topics.

After an interview about the upcoming Connect Conference in October in Atlanta, Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh catch up on email and recorded questions.

Join Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh as they welcome Dr. Jeannie Constantinou to the show to talk about Christmas and families.

Melissa Naasko is the author of Fasting as a Family and she is the guest tonight of Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh.

It was open line night on Healthy Minds Healthy Souls as Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh answered questions that came in by email, on the phone, and in the chat room. Topics ranged from the cultural expectations related to our appearance to the control of our thought lives.

It was open-line night on Healthy Minds Healthy Souls, as Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh answered questions that came in by email, on the phone, and in the chat room. Topics included dealing with angry or intrusive thoughts, allowing the spirit to lead us, forgiving even those who hate us, separating individual sins from the institution of the Church, and Christ turning over the tables in the temple.

Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne discuss the spiritual side of our fasting during Great Lent.

The Louhs put a dent in the backlog of email questions as well as those from the chatroom.

The Louhs welcome Tim Tassopoulos, President and COO of Chick-fil-A, and early endorser of their upcoming book, Renewing You: A Priest, a Psychologist, and a Plan. Listen for a conversation on adaptability and renewal in both corporate and spiritual contexts.

Christmas is a special time, but it can be a difficult one. If you're feeling stressed, unable to be with loved ones, and wondering how to celebrate in a year when so many things are out of control, join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne live for words of comfort and practical ways to find peace and joy as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne for a new episode of Healthy Minds Healthy Souls titled "Ask the Louhs."

"A Path to Compassion" with your hosts Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh. The Louhs will give you some practical ways to nurture compassion in your walk of faith. This is going to be a show you don't want to miss.

Final discussion on the call of the 70

Intro to the Parable of the Good Samaritan and an explanation of opening verses. Date: 5.17.22

Continuation of the Parable of the Good Samaritan Date: 5.31.22

Introduction to chapter 12 and explanation of verse 1, discussions on Christ's teachings on courage, fear, and hypocrisy.

On hypocrisy and fear

Explanation of the parable of the Kingdom and the distinction between the carnal, natural and spiritual person.

The cost of discipleship, final lecture

Fr. John summarizes the parable of Lazarus and the rich man in just two words.

In this new 10 part series, Fr. John introduces his topic which relates the necessity of intercessory prayer to the world circumstances we face.

In part 2, Fr. John connects the opening prayers of the Divine Liturgy to the real life issues facing our world. He begins with a typical family preparing for church on a typical Sunday morning.

In our Divine Liturgy we pray "In peace let us pray to the Lord." We all want peace but what does it mean to be a peace maker?

In the 3rd litany of the Divine Liturgy, we pray for the "good estate of the holy churches of God." This is a global as well as a local prayer for our parishes. As we take in new members to our parishes, what are our responsibilities to them?

In the 4th litany of the Divine Liturgy, we pray for this Holy House, and those with faith, fear, and reverence enter therein.

In the next litany of the Divine Liturgy, we pray for our Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Fr. John tells us why this is so important.

Fr. John now reflects on the litany for those in civil authority and our armed forces.

All around the world there are droughts, famine, and disease. How do our intercessory prayers at the Divine Liturgy on Sunday mornings touch the people impacted by them?

As Fr. John continues through the litanies of the Divine Liturgy he reminds us of the quote, "we are saved together but we are damned alone."

In this final reflection on the petitions in the Divine Liturgy, Fr. John gives some alarming statistics of those "in tribulation, wrath, danger, and necessity."

As we begin the Advent Fast, Fr. John Oliver reflects on the chasm that divides us from the Divine and the uniqueness of Christianity in bridging that gap.

For those of us who cannot go, work or provide, Fr. John notes that we can still contribute in the most important way.

Fr. John shows how the Bible's answer to "What must I do to be saved?" differs from the world's.

Fr. John Oliver describes the purpose of our ascetic disciplines as believers - to be set free and partake in the glory of God!