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Come and See the Liturgy with Fr. Panagiotis Boznos

Father Panagiotis delivers his first keynote lecture about how the divine services can impact us and how the liturgy relates to our personal evangelism




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Come and See the Orthodox Life with Fr. Panagiotis Boznos

Father Panagiotis gives his second College Conference talk about living an Orthodox life and how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving help to form Christians.




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Sacramental Living with Fr. Gabriel Bilas

Fr. Gabriel, priest at St. Mary Magdalene (OCA) in Fenton, MI speaks at College Conference Midwest about how to practically live a sacramental life by dissecting the Church's sacraments and how we draw closer to Christ through them.




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Orthodox Apologetics: Explaining Orthodox and Catholic Differences

Original guilt, immaculate conception, the Filioque, papal authority: Sometimes it can be difficult to explain the differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism. OCF Student Media Leader Tasya Lysack and Fr. Brendan Pelphrey will be speaking about other Christian denominations for the next few episodes of Orthodox Apologetics, and today they discuss the answers to common questions our peers might ask us about the differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism.




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Parish Life (Part 1): Embracing Your Parish—with Michelle Ibrahim

Tasya interviews Michelle Ibrahim, a grad student in theology who recently became the youth director in the same parish where she was raised. Michelle and Tasya talk about the importance of embracing your parish-even when you're a young adult. They discuss the importance of developing strong relationships in the Church, getting involved in the various ministries offered in the Church, but most importantly, maintaining a spiritual life.




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Apologetics: What is belief?

"As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." What is belief? Tasya and Fr. Brendan discuss the fact that belief is more than recognizing the historical existence of Jesus Christ and His resurrection—the Church Fathers explain to us that it means that we try to be like Him.




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On the Waves: Science and Religion

Nathan, Maria, and Andrew discuss the relationship between science and our Orthodox Christian faith.




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What is the Liturgy?

Join Fr. Brendan Pelphrey and Andja Bjeletich as they discuss how to explain the liturgy to people with no prior experience of it—as well as what liturgy means.




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Metropolitans and Bishops

Fr. Brendan and Caroline Mellekas discuss the hierarchical and diocesan distinctions of the Orthodox Church.




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Pentecostalism

Fr. Brendan and Caroline Mellekas discuss Pentecostalism and speaking in tongues.




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“My OCF Story” Featuring Caroline Retzios, the SLB Chairman

Kassiani Mamalakis interviews Caroline Retzios on her OCF Story and journey as an Orthodox Christian.




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Be Loved: Living Like John the Evangelist & Theologian

How can we see and share love on a college campus? Hear as OCF Student Leadership Board members share their thoughts about love. Danielle brings it all together with a discussion of "the disciple whom Jesus loved", the holy Apostle and Evangelist John.




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Exploring the Relevance of St. Morwenna's Journey to Our Lives with Laura Jansson

In this episode, Danielle speaks about St. Morwenna with Laura Jansson, contributor to the book Seven Holy Women. They discuss the significance of prayer, vulnerability, and struggle within the faith, and how we can apply lessons from St. Morwenna's life to our own Orthodox journey.




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Preparing for Lent: The Publican and The Pharisee

In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy get deep into understanding humility and its importance for our Lenten journey.




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Reliving Real Break

On this week's episode, Danielle learns more about the Real Break experiences of two members of the OCF Student Leadership Board, Evan Roussey and Elias Anderson. They recount where they went, the communities they both developed and were introduced to, as well as lessons that they took away from their trips




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Living Faith

Matthew is sick this week so we will take a break from his series on sacraments to present a short feature from our archives.




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Listen to the Icons

The saints of the Church, whose icons we venerate, lived the life of God, meeting him face to face. They teach us how to have this life.




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Christian Pluralism - Part 1

In part one of this four-part series, Matthew outlines the problem that exists with pluralism in Christianity.




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Christian Pluralism - Part 2

In part two of this four-part lecture, Matthew examines the "We all worhip the same Jesus" theory and shows why it is a fallacy.




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Christian Pluralism - Part 3

In part three of four, Matthew shows the contradictions between various interpretations of Christ, thereby tearing down the notion of pluralism.




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Christian Pluralism - Part 4

In the final part of this series, Matthew shows how unity is not only possible, but already exists.




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Heathy Connections - Part 2: Conflicts

In part 2 of their 2 part series on healthy relationships, Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne help us learn how to fight fairly. How do we best solve conflicts in our relationships?




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Raising Saints and Blueprints for the Little Church

Dr. Roxanne Lowe interview Elissa Bjeletich, the author of Blueprints for the Little Church and the host of the podcast Raising Saints.




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Relationships and the Holidays

The chat room was hopping tonight as Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne talk about how to deal with difficult relationships during this holiday season. They couldn't get to all the questions and their prepared remarks so look for part two on January 9, 2018.




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Strengthening Our Families - Part 1

Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh begin a 2 part series on the family. You'll find some very practical tips for managing family life in our times. Listen to this episode and mark your calendar for part 2 on October 23 at 7:00pm Central on the Talk Station.




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Strengthening Our Families - Part 2

In part 2 of Strengthening Our Families, Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh offer 15 very practical steps to help your family live together in harmony.




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Preparing for Nativity - Elissa Bjeletich

Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh welcome special guest Elissa Bjeletich tonight to talk about Nativity and families.




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Understanding the Importance of the Divine Liturgy

Fr. Barnabas Powell joins Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh to talk about the importance and significance of the Divine Liturgy.




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Intentional Parenting - Dr. Philip Mamalakis

Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne welcome special guest Dr. Philip Mamalakis, author of the popular parenting book "Parenting Toward The Kingdom."




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Living Your Best Life - Bill Marianes

Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh welcome stewardship evangelist Bill Marianes to talk about how to live our best life to the glory of God.




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A Perspective on Serving on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus

Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne host a special guest, Dr. D, a physician in Manhattan at one of the hardest hit hospitals dealing with coronavirus.




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Reconciling the Racial Divide

Fr. Martin Johnson joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne for a conversation about America's national struggle with race.




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Reconciling the Racial Divide: Part Two

Fr. Martin Johnson joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne again for the second part of a deeply honest and insightful conversation about America's national struggle with race.




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Navigating the Political Divide

Join us on Healthy Minds Healthy Souls this week as we discuss how to navigate the increasing political divide in our country.




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Presvytera Michelle Triant on Lent with Little Children

Do you struggle to help your little ones participate in Lent? How can we make this great spiritual season meaningful for the youngest believers? Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a conversation with Pres. Michelle Triant about Love at Lent, a set of colorful activity cards that encourage kindness, humility, and mindfulness in daily practice.




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Living with Simplicity and Intentionality

Joining the Louh's are Cynthia Damaskos and Molly Sabourin from Filled With Less.




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Meeting Mary in Your Life

Brandi Willis Schreiber, author of A Long Walk with Mary: A Personal Search for the Mother of God, joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a conversation about her year-long quest to better know and love the Theotokos.




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Looking At Life Through God's Lens

Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh share ways we can practice looking at the world through the lens God gives us.




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Foolish Controversies

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the importance of keeping justice, mercy, and faithfulness preeminent, as opposed to foolish controversies, genealogies, and dissension.




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Morally Wrong? Politically Right?

How does the Faith proclaim when life begins? It might surprise you and help inform you as some of you go to the polls tomorrow.




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Unity, Liberty, Charity

Working together as Christians can be a challenge which is why Fr. John encourages us to examine a maxim that has stood the test of time. In Essentials, Unity. In Non-Essentials, Liberty. In all things, Charity.




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The Priesthood: Biblical, Crucible, Miracle

Fr. John shares his reflections on the priesthood in anticipation of the 2016 Antiochian Archdiocese Clergy Symposium to be held at the Antiochian Village in Bolivar, PA.




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Purpose in Life

The purpose of your life is to become by grace what God is by nature.




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Politics

"This is how the Church address politics every Sunday. Not by endorsing or opposing candidates, but by dealing with the spiritual roots of all the issues that affect all citizens. We locate the heart, then work our way out from there."




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Does God Love the Devil and the Demons Like He Loves Us?

Fr. John answers a question at once innocent and terrifying.




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Disappointments Not Healed in This Life

Fr. John examines the life and faith of the Holy New Martyr and Grand Duchess Elizabeth.




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Below the Water Line

Fr. John shows how, like the ecosystem of Guam was damaged by an unseen predator, so also what we keep hidden within us can destroy our relationships without repentance.




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The People who Sat in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light

Fr. John examines how the advent season prepares us for the Nativity of Christ.




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Freedom Through Ascetic Discipline

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




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Kind Words Are Like Honey

Fr. John Oliver reflects on what it means for God to speak a Word, and how our own words can drip with the honey of truth and love.