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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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Caring for Creation

Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Tuesday evening for a new episode of Healthy Minds Healthy Souls. This week, they're talking with Spyridoula Fotinis about stewardship of God's creation, both at the individual and parish level, and reflecting on history and initiatives from the Ecumenical Patriarch.




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The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know

A special episode of Healthy Minds Healthy Souls Radio Show entitled "The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know" with guests Fr. Anthony Salzman, Chris Thrasher, and Rev. Dr. Von Wrighten. Join us for a practical and in-depth discussion on the growing opioid crisis.




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A Path to Compassion

"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.




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Formation of the New Testament Canon

Fr. Evan provides a short history and spiritual biography of the New Testament canon.




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Introduction to Mark

Fr. Evan makes some introductory remarks on the Gospel of Mark




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Part 24: Introduction to Chapter 6

Fr. Evan discusses the Great Fast and introduces chapter 6 of the Gospel of Mark.




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Part 42: Mark 8:31-38 and Introduction to Mark 9

Fr. Evan discusses Jesus’s first prophecy of His passion, introduces Mark 9, and provides opening remarks on the Feast of the Metamorphosis (Transfiguration).




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Part 49: Introduction to Mark 10 and Mark 10:1-12

Fr. Evan introduces chapter 10 and then explains marriage.




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Part 55: Introduction to Chapter 11

Fr. Evan introduces chapter 11 and discusses themes related to the Feast of Palm Sunday.




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Luke 3:23-38, Introduction to Chapter 4

Fr. Evan delivers the second part of his lecture on the genealogy of Christ and provides an introduction to Chapter 4.




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Introduction to Luke 5

Fr. Evan Introduces the themes of chapter five and discusses verses 1-11.




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Luke 9:21-27, Introduction

Father Evan introduces Jesus’s first prophecy of his coming passion.




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Luke, Conclusion of the Parable of the Good Samaritan

Final lecture on the Parable of the Good Samaritan.




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A Special Occasion

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




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Difficult Questions

Fr. John Oliver asks difficult questions in the wake of the death of Osama Bin Laden.




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The Essential New Year's Resolution

What are your goals for 2014? Lose weight? Save more? Stop smoking? Get organized? Fr. John would like to remind us of the one goal that surpasses all others.




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Gratitude In Action

Fr. John notes the deeper meanings of remembrance and of giving thanks.




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Communion

In Communion we meet the God of love and judgment. Are you ready?




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The National March for Marriage

Fr. John shares his speech from the The National March for Marriage in Washington D.C., and reflects upon his experience with the counter demonstration.




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The Transfiguration of Jesus

The Transfiguration of Jesus shows us the purpose of human life and how to taste of the incomparable heavenly banquet.




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A Reflection On Natural Disasters

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




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Election Special

Fr. John shows how our cultural deterioration brings us closer to the conditions that the early Church thrived in.




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Imitation and Participation

Fr. John shows how participation in God's sacraments are a necessary part of our salvation.




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Transfiguration

Fr. John Oliver reminds us that the Christian heart wants to taste of the incomparable heavenly banquet of the Kingdom of God.




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You Are Not Your Passions

Fr. John Oliver helps us to see that even on the days that we absolutely act pig-like, we are not our passions.




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Conversion: An Inside Job

Fr. John Oliver asks, Is it possible to experience true conversion? What role does our effort play in the conversion of our souls?




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Actionable

Fr. John Oliver offers hope for those suffering with anxiety in a crazy world.




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Emotion As Energy

Fr. John Oliver helps us see ourselves through the eyes of the Myrrh-bearing Women.




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Tradition

Traveling down I-75 on his way to a Parish Life Conference, Fr. John reflects on the tradition he is passing on to his children as well as the Great Tradition of the Faith.




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Rising Above Violence And Revenge

When reviled, we bless. When insulted, we forgive - St. Paul




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Babies in the Biosphere - 2

In part 2 of his 3 part series, Fr. John explores further the Orthodox worldview that connects all of creation to our relationship with the Creator.




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Babies in the Biosphere - 1

This is part one in a series exploring the connection between abortion and the environment.




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Babies In The Biosphere - 3

The integrated Christian possesses a pro-life view that sees the environment as life giving and worthy of protection and a pro-environment view that sees the womb as an environment and worthy of protection.




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Porphyrios in Space

Fr. John Oliver tells the story of the unsung hero of the Apollo 13 mission.




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Scientists Call It Cardioelectromagnetic Communication, We Just Call It…

Fr. John Oliver reflects on forgiveness, and the energies of the heart.




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On Hurricanes and Holy Communion

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the recent hurricanes.




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Daylight Saviour Time

What time is it anyway? As we set our clocks back, Fr. Joseph is reflecting on our obsession with time as a culture and the impact it has on our priorities.




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Daylight Saviour Time

What time is it anyway? In this classic podcast from the last time we set our clocks back, Fr. Joseph reflects on our obsession with time as a culture and the impact it has on our priorities.




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Ortho-Man And The Confusion of Tongues

In this week's Ortho-Man sequel, Fr. Joseph can't understand the movie, gets knocked out, smells garlic, dreams of Popeye, quotes St Nicholai of Zica and ponders the mysterious identity of Psssst Man.




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Putting the Fun in Dysfunction Since AD 33

Fr. Joseph delivers a brief newscast (sponsored by e-Hierarchy.com®) featuring Orthodox stories from around the country including this week's Person of the Week.




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Opinion: Is the Pope Anglican?

The recent announcement by Pope Benedict of the formation of "a special provision for Anglicans, including married clergy" to come home to Rome got Fr Joseph wondering about his own journey and what he, and they, believe. He agrees with the pope!




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Midnight in the Elfin Garden of Paschal Pajamas - Conclusion

In the last episode, Fr. Joseph encountered a little green church elf, Elton John, Lady GaGa, Archie Bunker, and Buzz Lightyear in pajamas. In this concluding episode, he tries to make sense of it all (with the help of Ol' Scratch).




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Camp St. Raphael 2012 - Session One, Part One

Fr. Joseph took his recorder to Camp only to find that it . . . aged him? Er, the campers' songs aged him? Maybe he took his recorder—and his age—to camp? Anyway, the podcast is new and he is old. (But, he's not the oldest.) Here's an audio snapshot of Camp St. Raphael, Session One, Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America.




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A Sermon on Same-Sin Unions

This is really not a sermon about so-called same-sex unions. Really, it's not.




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From Bible Belt to Belleville: Orthodixie in Ontario

Fr. Joseph speaks in Belleville, Ontario, at a seminar hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Lovely folks, lovely place. But like many of us, they have their work cut out for them—keeping Orthodox Christianity ALIVE in that little place. Here follows a few snippets from our time together.




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Aaron Copland, a Muslim, and the Resurrection of the Common

Why on earth are Aaron Copland, the Dubliners, Yo-Yo Ma, Alison Krauss, the New York Philharmonic, and a Muslim found in the same podcast? Simple! Maybe within the Light of the Resurrection we'll all turn 'round right.




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A Can-Do Kinda Salvation in OKC

Fr. Joseph was with Fr John Salem and the good folks at St Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Church, Oklahoma City, the fourth week of Lent. Here's a short excerpt from the two-day retreat.




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Camp St. Raphael 2016 - Audio Snapshot

An audio snapshot of CSR Session One, 2016—with a montage of Serenade Night. Ya Boy!




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Soteriology, Hesychasm And Huneycutt In Beaumont

The words: soteriology, hesychasm, and vlachos were spoken recently in Beaumont, Texas—not to mention so-dzo, so-dzentai, huneycutt, and so-dzenestitai. (Most holy Theotokos, save us!)