How can St. Paul's use of the term "all men" be interpreted as "some men"? When it's used to erroneously support the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. This week, Matthew shows how.

In the final chapter of his series, Matthew conclusively shows St. Paul's meaning behind his use of the term "predestined."

So what does it mean "There is no salvation outside of the Church?" Matthew explores that in this week's episode.

Matthew offers his reflections on our proneness toward sin, and God's relentless pursuit of us. 12:53

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.

The chat room was full and the calls were many on this episode as Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh tackle another one of the most wide spread struggles in our society today - depression.

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

Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh tackle the topic of depression, a potentially life-threatening mood disorder that affects 1 in 6 persons in the United States, or approximately 17.6 million Americans each year.

Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne bring you a live conversation to give you some practical tools to help you parent during this pandemic.

Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne share practical tools to help you parent during this pandemic

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

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.

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.

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

Each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, shoppers and stores gear up for the busiest day of the shopping year. Fr. John reflects on what drives the passion for that day and how it relates to our quest for peace.

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

With the synaxion of the Theotokos freshly celebrated, Fr. John reflects on Mary, the mother of our Lord.

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

Fr. John notes the differences between problems and crosses to bear.

Fr. John Oliver offers a view of the pain of the "wilderness" stage of the Christian life while journeying with God to the Promised Land.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ (January 1st) and how God is to be found in the details of life.

Fr. John Oliver discusses the true meaning of repentance, becoming the person that God desire us to become.

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

Fr. John Oliver considers the motivating forces behind Zacchaeus' movement up the tree and towards Jesus.

Fr. John Oliver ponders the long climb ahead of us, and the ways that we can be led astray and fall off the Ladder of Divine Ascent.

Fr. John Oliver shares a story about a group of demons discussing how best to lead humans astray, the opportunity for repentance through the mercy of God.

Love for God is love for the earth and love for the earth is love for our neighbor.

Fr. John Oliver shares a remarkable story of service to inspire us to joyfully use our gifts in service of others.

Fr. John Oliver explains why we need the "Four S's" to energize our lives.

Fr. John Oliver talks about integrity.

Fr. John Oliver explores the desire to change one's life.

Fr. John Oliver talks about the crisis of exclusion...and its greatest remedy.

Fr. John Oliver reminds us of the true focus of Christian life.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the role evil and suffering plays in drawing us closer to God.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on pride and humility.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on suffering.

What does it mean to have a discipline of prayer? Fr. Joseph helps us understand and introduces a new and helpful resource. If you are interested after listening, contact him at: St. George Orthodox Church 5311 Mercer Houston, TX 77005 Or, write him at the email adress above.

What does it mean to have a discipline of prayer? In this encore presentation, Fr. Joseph helps us understand and introduces a helpful resource: Visit the St Philip's Prayer Discipline website at: www.stphilipsprayerdiscipline.org.

Today we feature an interview with Fr. Joseph about his brand new book - Defeating Sin: Overcoming Our Passions and Changing Forever

Interviews and arguments, struggles and slogans, one thing's certain: Orthodoxy ain't easy -- and that's no small thing. Or, is it?

Nothing excites a priest quite like a Bishop's visit, and you just never know what a Bishop might say. For instance, how would you answer the question: "Will there be only Christians in heaven?"

Fr. Joseph joins Sir Paul McCartney, Alvin Chipmunk, José Feliciano and other Wailers in a journey down memory lane -- eschewing the worldly sounds of the season for some really bad (ghostly) percussion moments. Are you prepared?

With the recent falling asleep of Archbishop DMITRI of the Orthodox Church in America, Fr Joseph was reminded of the many occasions in his presence—especially the one concerning his feet and His Eminence, which is included in this repeat episode. (Fr Joseph writes: "Forgive me; it’s silly really—obviously an attempt at humor by a fool. But even a fool can recognize the truth of . . . clay feet.")

What's a Christian look like? It's all Greek to me! In this episode, Fr Joseph gets schooled by an imagined janitor, a native Houstonian, and a real nun.

First it was "live podding," then the dread, the guilt and the heavens were separated from the earth (which, naturally, led to a parody of the theme song from "Green Acres"). Clean Monday blows through quickly; pigs don't fly, but kites do (and don't miss Fr. Joseph's fun outtakes at the very end).

Fr. Joseph's not much of a movie buff, but he was recently "blindsided" in Syria. This special 30-minute episode details his recent pilgrimage to Syria, and a certain "Paul" whom he kept bumping into while there. You'll need to listen all the way to the end to discover the answer to a question he's now asked: "Why did you go to Syria?"

Fr. Joseph interviews two Deacons of the Church – both hailing from, ahem, the “Old Country” – that is, one was reared in middle Tennessee and the other was born and raised in the hills of West Virginia [rimshot]. Enjoy!

Since it is well known that he is a priest from the "Old Country," Fr. Joseph may want to be careful about offending the Farmer in the Dell or Mr. MacDonald. (This is Part 2, from Christ the Savior Church, Chicago.)

Fr. Joseph picks up "Santa"—only to discover that this Jolly Ol' Elf is packing heat and on a mission (from God).

Due to a knock on the noggin, Fr. Joseph finds himself fast-forwarding toward Pascha and holding hands with a green elf at midnight in a church where everybody is clothed in their pajamas and the iconostasis has been replaced with ... dirty laundry?