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Acts, Chapter 6, Conclusion, and Chapter 7

Fr. Stephen De Young continues his discussion of the Acts of the Apostles, Chapters 6 and 7.




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Acts, Chapter 11, Conclusion, and Acts, Chapter 12

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Acts 11 and 12.




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Acts, Chapter 21, Concluded, and Acts, Chapter 22

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the end of Acts 21 and all of Acts 22.




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Romans, Chapter 6 and 7

Fr. Stephen De Young continues Chapter 6 of Romans and works his way through Chapter 7.




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Romans, Chapter 9, Conclusion, and Chapter 10, Beginning

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Romans 9:30 to 10:4.




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Romans, Chapter 15 and 16

Fr. Stephen De Young wraps up the book of Romans, covering the last bit of Chapters 15 and 16.




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1 Corinthians, Chapter 2 and 3

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes his discussion on 1 Corinthians Chapter 2 and begins looking at Chapter 3.




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1 Corinthians, Chapter 3 and 4

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes Chapter 3 of 1 Corinthians and starts into Chapter 4.




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1 Corinthians, Chapter 7 and 8

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes his thoughts on Chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians and begins talking about Chapter 8.




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1 Corinthians, Chapter 12 and 13

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes up his discussion on 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 and moves forward to talk about Chapter 13.




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2 Corinthians, Chapters 2 and 3

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the second of 2 Corinthians and begins the third




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2 Corinthians, Chapter 8 and Chapter 9

Fr. Stephen De Young concludes his discussion of Chapter 8, and discusses Chapter 9.




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Ephesians, Chapters 4 and 5

Fr. Stephen De Young wraps up the discussion of Ephesians, Chapter 4. He begins discussing Chapter 5, verses 1-22.




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Ephesians, Chapters 5 and 6

Fr. Stephen De Young concludes last week's discussion, and begins talking about Ephesians, Chapter 6:1-8.




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Philippians, Chapters 3 and 4

Fr. Stephen De Young concludes his discussion of the Epistle to the Philippians, by going through chapters 3 and 4.




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Colossians, Chapter 1 and 2

Fr. Stephen De Young concludes his discussion on Colossians, Chapter 1, and begins discussing Chapter 2.




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Colossians, Chapter 3, Continued, and Chapter 4

Fr. Stephen De Young concludes the study of the book of Colossians.




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1 Thessalonians 4 and 5

Fr. Stephen De Young concludes the discussion of 1 Thessalonians.




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2 Thessalonians, Chapters 1 and 2

Fr. Stephen De Young begins the discussion of St. Paul's Second Epistle to the Thessalonians (1:1-2:4).




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2 Thessalonians, Chapters 2 and 3

Fr. Stephen De Young concludes the discussion of 2 Thessalonians (2:5 to 3:18).




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Introduction to 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude

Fr. Stephen De Young introduces the Epistles of St. Peter and Jude.




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2 and 3 John

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses St. John's Second and Third Epistles.




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Revelation 21:1-27 and 22:1-21

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes up the discussion of Revelation.




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Jesus - The Chosen and Beloved

In his continuing series on the names of Jesus, Fr. Thomas looks at the meaning behind the scriptural references to God's chosen ones through whom came God's Chosen One.




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Jesus - Friend and Brother

We affirm as central to the Great Tradition both the divinity and humanity of Jesus, but today Fr. Tom focuses on the humanity of Christ as our Friend and Brother.




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Jesus - Angel and Apostle

Fr. Tom continues his series on the Names of Jesus by exploring two names that we do not usually associate with Christ.




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Jesus - Pastor and Bishop

As Fr. Tom comes close to the end of this series, he explores with us the name of Jesus as Pastor and Bishop.




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Jesus - True and Faithful Witness

What is the testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ as described in the Book of Revelation? Fr. Tom Hopko explores this with us in his next episode of The Names of Jesus.




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Jesus - Cornerstone, Shrine, and Temple

Several places in Holy Scripture, there are architectural images given to describe our Lord. Fr. Thomas reflects on them in today's episode.




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Jesus - Mediator and Intercessor

Holy Scripture tells us there is "One Mediator between God and men" (I Timothy 2:5). Fr. Tom Hopko teaches on Christ as our Mediator and Intercessor.




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Jesus - Pioneer and Perfector

In this next to last episode in the Names of Jesus series, Fr. Tom takes us to Hebrews 12 where the RSV tells us that Jesus is the "Pioneer and Perfector" of our Faith.




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Jesus - Sin and Curse

The Son of God became the Son of Man and was "made sin" according to the Scriptures. What should we understand about this way of speaking of Jesus?




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Episode 3: Eternal Indigestion: Guy Fieri, Zombies, and You

Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the eternal implications of zombie stories and how Guy Fieri plays into the culinary tastes of zombies. The guys also discuss why zombies are haunting, basing their conversation in reflection on the Death and Resurrection of Christ, the coming of God’s Kingdom, and how culture bids us to be concerned with the horizon of this life alone.




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Episode 4: Star Wars, Space Wizards, and Spiritual Formation

Join Steve and Christian as they talk about the highly anticipated Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. The guys talk about the Force, both the light side and the dark, the recurrent themes of family and personhood with just a dash of theology. So, join the guys as they celebrate the movie and end with their five favorite Star Wars quotations of all time.




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Episode 6: Breaking Bad and Dealing with Darkness

Steven and Christian discuss being exposed to darkness through art and whether or not there is merit in pressing through things that are difficult to watch. They deal with themes of light and dark, weaker brothers and stronger brothers, and why neither of them could make it past (or in Christian’s case through) the first episode of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad. As always, the guys end with a top 5 list.




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Episode 11: Aliens and Independence Day

The guys watched “Independence Day: Resurgence.” Christian enjoyed it. Steve? Not so much. They discuss what worked in the movie, as well as what didn’t, and wildly speculate about the theological implications of alien life. Plus, they wrap up with their Top 5 favorite alien characters of all time.




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Episode 16: Harry Potter and the Pop Culture Podcast

The guys read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and discuss friendship, character, sacrifice, and love. They close with their top five magical (non-Harry-Potter) characters.




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Episode 17: Laurus and the Illusion of Death

This week, the guys talk about the Russian novel, Laurus. They discuss issues of transcendence and transformation, hope and healing, and as usual, a big fat dose of death and resurrection. They conclude with their Top 5 Stories of Redemption.




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Episode 20: The Lion, the Witch, and the Podcast

Steve and Christian take a look at the classic children’s books The Chronicles of Narnia. They discuss transcendence, transformation, and using allegory to point to Christ. They close with their top 5 Narnia characters.




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Episode 25: Beauty and the Steve

This week, the guys watch Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. They discuss how the narrative was deeper than in the original cartoon version, the power of self-sacrificial love, and the reality that what we do (both good and bad) touches everything. They close with their Top 5 Most Unlikely Couples.




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Episode 35: Christian and Steve, The Comeback Kids

Christian and Steve take a dive into the world of stand-up comedy with the John Mulaney’s Netflix special The Comeback Kid. The guys discuss views of masculinity, the power of self-reproach and honesty, and the ability of comedy to take heavy topics and make them approachable-if-irreverent. They close with their Top 5 Comedy Specials.




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Episode 38: Good and Evil in Game of Thrones

At the beginning of the new season, Steve and Emma stir things up with the first ever crossover episode of PCCH! They take a look at HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones. They address the controversy surrounding the show’s grittier content, the possibility of personal transformation, and the only true battle that matters: the battle between Life and Death. They close with their Top 5 Tragic Heroes.




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Episode 39: Taking a Walk Through Parks and Rec

It’s another crossover episode of PCCH! This time Christina and Christian take on one of their favorite shows: Parks and Recreation! They discuss the interplay between communion and otherness, the theological value of beauty, and the redemption of all things, including our own pasts. They close with the Top 5 Parks and Recreation Quotes.




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Episode 40: The Women Wander Through Wonder Woman

Reunited at last, Christina and Emma bring their own perspective to Wonder Woman. They discuss the characteristics of heroism, how femininity and power are related, and the line between virtue and naïveté. They close with their Top 5 War Films.




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Episode 46: Crime and Point-ishment

The girls explore two connected pieces of pop culture: Dostoevsky’s classic novel Crime and Punishment, and Woody Allen’s award-winning film Match Point. They discuss whether morality is grounded in transcendent reality, the purgative power of suffering, and the redemptive call out of death and into life. They close with their Top 5 Nineteenth Century Novels.




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Episode 59: Wakanda Forever

The guys are back to discuss Black Panther. They discuss how art breeds connection, how grace given is meant to be shared, and how stories shape our understanding of who we are. They close with their Top 5 Family Conflicts.




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Episode 61: Infinity Stones and Dust in the Wind

The guys take on Marvel’s newest installment, Avengers: Infinity War. They discuss the role of empathy in decision making, the tension of the value of the one against the value of the many, and how death only seeks to destroy. They close with their Top 5 Gut Punches.




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Episode 75: Monty Python and the Holy Podcast

The guys decided it was time to discuss a classic: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They discuss how love demands honoring people’s quirks, how each of us desires to be the hero in our own stories, and how a little bit of laughter goes a long way in dealing with life. They close with their Top 5 Reimagined Myths.




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Episode 79: Finding God Through Oil and Marble

The girls take on Stephanie Storey’s Oil and Marble, a historical fiction novel based on the rivalry between Leonardo and Michaelangelo. They discuss true beauty and personhood as it can be portrayed through art, the power of true forgiveness, and the role of desire in the Christian life. They close with their Top 5 Old Testament Characters.




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Episode 80: Love Actually and Actual Love

Just in time for Christmas, the girls rewatched the 2003 rom-com, Love Actually. They discuss what actually makes something a Christmas story, how true love involves sacrifice, and the connectedness of our lives. They close with their Top 5 Christmas Movies.