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Pentecostalism - Part 1b

Fr. Andrew continues his introduction to Pentecostalism and describes how Charismatic theology developed as an outgrowth of this movement.




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Pentecostalism - Part 2a

Fr. Andrew continues his series on Pentecostalism with a description of the development and theology of: Vineyard Movement Word of Faith




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Pentecostalism - Part 2b

Fr. Andrew explores the Pentecostal emphasis on faith healing and speaking in tongues as it compares to Orthodoxy.




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Pentecostalism - Part 2c

Fr. Andrew concludes his series on Pentecostalism by describing their unique view of prophecy.




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Non-Mainstream Christianity - Part 1a

Fr. Andrew introduces the denominations of Non-Mainstream Christianity called: Unitarian-Universalists Swedenborgianism




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Non-Mainstream Christianity - Part 1b

Fr. Andrew surveys Mormonism in his series on Non-Mainstream Christianity.




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Non-Mainstream Christianity - Part 1c

Fr. Andrew continues his series on Non-Mainstream Christianity with a description of: Christadelphians Christian Scientists Unity Church




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Non-Mainstream Christianity - Part 2a

Fr. Andrew continues his survey of non-mainstream Christianity with an overview of: Jehovah's Witness Davidian Seventh-day Adventists Branch Davidians Church of God General Conference




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Non-Mainstream Christianity - Part 2b

Fr. Andrew continues his survey of non-mainstream Christianity with an overview of: Worldwide Church of God - "Armstrongism" The Way International Unification Church - "Moonies"




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Non-Mainstream Christianity - Part 2c

Fr. Andrew concludes his survey of non-mainstream Christianity with an overview of: The Family International A Course on Miracles




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Non-Christian Religions - Part 1a

Fr. Andrew introduces the category of non-Christian religions, and provides an overview of: Judaism Islam




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Non-Christian Religions - Part 1b

Fr. Andrew continues his survey of non-Christian religions by describing the following: Druze Alawites Zoroastrianism Mandaeism Yazdanism Baha'i Hinduism




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Non-Christian Religions - Part 2a

Fr. Andrew continues his survey of non-Christian religions by describing the following: Buddhism Jaininsm Sikhism Shinto (Animism) Cao Dai




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Non-Christian Religions - Part 2b

Fr. Andrew concludes his survey of non-Christian religions by describing the following: Santeria Rastafarianism Neo-Gnosticism Neo-Paganism and Wicca Scientology Cargo Cults




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Exercise as a Joyful Part of the Day

Exercise does not have to be a laborious and taxing process. And you don’t have to run marathons to attain its benefits. Writings from the second century by Clement of Alexandria explain that when it comes to physical activity we must keep a balance—neither doing nothing nor killing ourselves with exhaustion. In this podcast, listeners will attain practical ways to make exercise a practical and lasting part of their lives.




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Exercise a Step Further

In this episode, listeners will continue to learn ways to make exercise a regular part of their everyday routines.




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Establishing Behaviors That Last

St. Issac of Nineveh tells us that “a small but always persistent discipline is a great force; for a soft drop falling persistently hollows out hard rock.” In this episode, Rita discusses ways to set realistic goals for healthy behavior change.




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The Temptation to Misuse Food

None are without temptation. Even Christ was tempted. What do we do when we are tempted to use food for the wrong reasons? Rita discusses strategies to handle the misuse of food.




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Fasting IS Medicine

The Holy Apostle’s fast is upon us. Fasting is not legalistic; rather, it is a medicine we choose to take to deepen our communion with God. Rita focuses on approaching the fast from a willing heart. She also discusses how joyful fasting can lead to health benefits.




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Answering Listener Questions

Rita answers two questions that she have received from listeners: (1) What do you do when someone prepares a meal for you that has not been made with quality ingredients? (2) What is the best way to participate in exercise while fasting?




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Nourishing the Sick

Rita discusses ways to show brotherly love through feeding the sick.




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Nourishing the Body to Serve As an Aid to the Soul

Around the tenth century, we hear the venerable St. Simeon the New Theologian explaining that many illnesses are caused by a disorderly and irregular diet. Does a saint speaking to us one thousand years ago have answers for our food choices today in the world of egg beaters, diet sodas, and fat-free foods?




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Compassion is Necessary for Change

Caring for our health and fighting our passions requires compassion. We need to start with showing compassion to ourselves to aid us in creating sustainable changes.




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You are not helping (God is)

Fr. Adrian interviews Chaplain Tania Bouteneff on the topic of the healing presence of Christ.




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Suffering, Healing, and Physician Assisted Suicide - Part 1

Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli interviews Dr. Daniel Henshaw on the topic of physician assisted suicide. (Part 1 of 2)




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Suffering, Healing, and Physician Assisted Suicide - Part 2

Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martello continues her interview with Dr. Daniel Henshaw on the topic of physician assisted suicide. (Part 2 of 2)




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Social Visits and Pastoral Visits - Part 1

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin their discussion of the differences between "social" visits and "pastoral" visits. See the attached worksheet titled "Pastoral Visits and Social Visits."




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Social Visits and Pastoral Visits - Part 2

Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian continue their discussion about the differences between "social" visits and "pastoral" visits. Please see the attached document pertaining to their conversation.




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OCAMPR 2018: I Walk the Line - The Chaplains Resistant and Compliant Presence

Dr. Adrian Budica, ThM, ACPE, BCC, Director of Field Education, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood NY, and Sara Byrne-Martelli, MDiv, DMin candidate, BCC, Chaplain, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Video presentation available here.




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Prison Chaplaincy, a Ministry of Powerlessness - Interview with Fr. Richard Rene

Fr. Adrian Budica interviews Fr. Richard Rene on the topic of prison chaplaincy. Fr. Richard Rene is a prison chaplain in British Columbia, Canada.




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The Power of Holy Listening

Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli interviews St. Vladimir's Seminarian Dan Bein about his experience in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).




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Entrevista con Padre Jesús en México

Una entrevista inspiradora con el Padre Jesús Ruiz Munilla, un sacerdote con la Iglesia Ortodoxa de Antioquia en México. Padre Jesús también comparte con nosotros algo de la historia y el trabajo de la Iglesia Ortodoxa en México y América Latina. An inspirational interview with Fr. Jesús Ruiz Munilla, a Priest with the Antiochian Orthodox Church in Mexico. Fr. Jesús also shares with us about the history and work of the Orthodox Church in Mexico and Latin America.




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This Holy Earth - Ecological Vision in the Cosmic Cathedral - Part 1

Fr. Andrew speaks at Bucknell University on February 3, 2010. We have broken the talk into two parts, with part 1 on today's episode and part 2 on March 22.




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This Holy Earth - Ecological Vision In The Cosmic Cathedral - Part 2

Fr. Andrew speaks at Bucknell University on February 3, 2010. We have broken the talk into two parts and this is part 2.




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Evangelism and Orthodoxy

Part 1 of a lecture on evangelism given on March 7, 2010, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem, PA, at a gathering of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians of the Lehigh Valley. Fr. Andrew references a Gospel tract which can be downloaded by clicking here.




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Evangelism and Orthodoxy - Part 2

Here is part 2 of Fr. Andrew's lecture. Be sure to download the pdf file that accompanies part 1.




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Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - The Mystery of Christ (part 1)

Today Fr. Andrew begins a series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. It is a four-part series but we will divide into smaller pieces for the podcast. So here is part 1 in the series with Fr. Andrew beginning his talk on the Mystery of Christ.




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Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - The Mystery of Christ (part 1b)

Fr. Andrew continues part 1 in a series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. It is a four-part series but we will divide into smaller pieces for the podcast. So here is Fr. Andrew concluding his first talk on the Mystery of Christ.




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Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - Christian Life in the World (Part 1a)

Today Fr. Andrew begins part four of his four-part talk on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. We bring you the first half of that talk in this episode.




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Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - Christian Life in the World (Part 1b)

This is the conclusion of Fr. Andrew's last talk in the four-part series - Foundations of the Orthodox Faith.




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Voice From Antioch:  Salvation in Christ - Part 2a

Fr. Andrew continues his series on St. Ignatius with a study of his view what it means to be a Christian.




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Voice From Antioch:  Salvation in Christ - Part 2b

This is the second half of part 2 in Fr. Andrew's series on St. Ignatius.




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Voice From Antioch:  The Bishop - Part 4a

What did St. Ignatius have to say about the role of the Bishop in the Church. Listen to the first half of Fr. Andrew's fourth talk in this series.




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Voice From Antioch:  The Bishop - Part 4b

St. Ignatius emphasized the importance of obedience to the Bishop.




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Voice From Antioch:  The Eucharist - Part 5a

Over and over again in the writings of St. Ignatius, he emphasizes the importance of the physical aspect of Christ's first coming to earth. Fr. Andrew reviews these references and their implications.




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Voice From Antioch:  The Eucharist -  Part 5b

In this final episode in the Voice from Antioch series, Fr. Andrew concludes his talk on the views of St. Ignatius about the Eucharist and the physical nature of Christianity.




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A Peculiar People: Orthodox Christian Identity in a Hostile World - Part 1

How should our lives differ from the world as Orthodox Christians? Fr. Andrew challenges us to embrace our faith amidst a growingly hostile environment.




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A Peculiar People: Orthodox Christian Identity in a Hostile World - Part 2

In part 2, Fr. Andrew focuses on the importance of worship as Christians.




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The Transfiguration of Place: An Orthodox Christian Vision of Localism - Part 1

Fr. Andrew says we have become a global society of consumers at the expense of localism which has real implications for our Christian faith.




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The Transfiguration of Place: An Orthodox Christian Vision of Localism - Part 2

Fr. Andrew uses the term "Thinness of Place" to further explore the importance of localism and gives us 17 practical suggestions for moving closer to that ideal.