This is part 2 of Matthew's 4 part lecture delivered at Eagle River in Alaska.

This is part 3 of Matthew's lecture at Eagle River in Alaska.

And here is the 4th and concluding part of this talk from Eagle River in Alaska.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Matthew contemplates the crowd at Christ's crucifixion and how only one understood what was truly happening.

Matthew examines the Orthodox Church's beliefs concerning the Scriptures and its teachings regarding Holy Tradition.

Matthew continues his examination of sola scriptura and contrasts it with the Apostles decision regarding the circumcision of gentiles.

Matthew notes how Eastern Orthodox Christians possess both the light (scriptures) and the path (ascetic, sacramental experiences).

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

Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne offer some very practical advise for avoiding the stress and depression that often accompanies the Christmas season.

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

Join Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh as they welcome Dr. Jeannie Constantinou to the show to talk about Christmas and families.

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

Presvytera Krista West join the Louh's to talk about beauty. Beauty in the soul, beauty of person, and beauty in the Church.

Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh give us some very practical input on making and fulfilling promises in our relationships.

The Louh's introduce us to Marlena Graves, author of the newly released "The Way Up is Down: Becoming Yourself by Forgetting Yourself" published by Intervarsity Press. Marlena describes the process of emptying herself that allows her to move upward toward God and become the true self that God calls her to be.

Christmas is a special time, but it can be a difficult one. If you're feeling stressed, unable to be with loved ones, and wondering how to celebrate in a year when so many things are out of control, join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne live for words of comfort and practical ways to find peace and joy as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

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.

Fr. John tells us that faith is an active expression where we offer, fill, untie, explain, rise, walk, and follow.

Fr. John relays a story about a Monk in Greece struggling with alcohol and relates it to the Psalmist's words and the words of the Paschal hymn, "Let God Arise and Let His Enemies Be Scattered."

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

Love is too precious, too powerful, and too popular to mean anything we want it to. Instead, love needs definition and contour so that we may know what love is not, just as we may know what love is.

Let us remember to lean on each other. "A burden shared is half the burden. A joy shared is twice the joy."

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

What do those words in the liturgy mean? And how do we accomplish this? Fr. John enlightens us with the answers.

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

Fr. John Oliver interviews Kurt and Nancy Harris who share their story of how God brought them into the Orthodox Church. The Harris' will in turn interview others in this new series titled "Stories Toward the Sacred" on the Hearts and Minds podcast.

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

Kurt Harris interviews his oldest daughter, Anna Harris, about her story of how God brought her into the Orthodox Church, in this series titled "Stories Toward the Sacred" on the Hearts and Minds podcast.

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 invites us to consider the unhealthy family patterns that we have been handed through birth and have a choice whether we carry them into our future.

As Orthodox Christians in a non-Orthodox culture, we have questions: Who are we? What is "the Church"? What is our relationship to friends and family of other faiths? What is ecumenism? Who will be saved? In this special edition of Hearts and Minds, Fr John Oliver offers a few reflections.

In his second podcast, Fr. John helps us define a Christian worldview and how it should change the way we process life around us.

We all have one. But what should it be? Fr. John explores the tapestry of our lives and those intrusions that can interupt the pattern.

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

Fr. John discusses the importance of the Synaxis of the Theotokos, celebrated each year on December 26.

Fr. John Oliver helps us to understand why life can be so hard, and how to find joy in the midst of the struggle.

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 invites us to think about how we would treat others if we had our own little island.

Fr. John Oliver discusses our responsibility to the lonely.

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

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

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

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the connection between Creation and the Cross.