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.

When a fast is just around the corner, the fridge gets stocked with non-dairy creamer and margarine. Rita explains how these foods sabotage the very essence of fasting and are detrimental to health.

For a variety of reasons, many of us have to eat alone. Rita presents strategies for eating alone in a healthful and satisfying manner. She also provides strategies for helping those who have to deal with the struggle of eating alone.

Stress that is not managed affects our health and increases our appetite. Rita discusses ways to handle stressors during this time of year.

Following the feasts and fasts of the Church cannot only help us care for our own health, but it can also benefit the environment and God's creation.

Rita Madden shares St. Gregory of Nyssa's writing on The Lord's Prayer, and provides insight on stress management and how to eat.

As we continue to move through the fast, it is quite beautiful to see how the physical end of our fasting tradition aids us in the spiritual hunger we all feel.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah discuss the effects of loss of control and powerlessness in the lives of those we are caring for, and how we might process our own sense of powerlessness even as we seek to be present with them.

Chaplain Sarah interviews Chaplain Elizabeth Hawkins, Pediatric Palliative Care Chaplain, on the power of loving silence and the respect of the mystery of God.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin a conversation about the challenge of applying the joy of the resurrection of Christ in the context of suffering that we see and experience as caregivers.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their conversation about the challenge of applying the joy of the resurrection of Christ in the context of suffering and loss.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah reflect on the use of music as a healing intervention when caring for a person who is suffering.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their discussion about the role music in caring for a person who is suffering, and how music can be used in group settings.

Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian help us understand the first three of the Six Major Types of Losses, as described in the book "All our Losses, All our Griefs" by Kenneth R. Mitchell and Herbert Anderson, that we and others experience in life.

Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian continue their discussion of the Six Major Types of Losses, as described in the book "All our Losses, All our Griefs" by Kenneth R. Mitchell and Herbert Anderson, by reflecting on types four through six.

Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian reflect upon the significance of the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15) for those who are keeping vigil for a loved one. You can watch Chaplain Sarah deliver her sermon on the "Icon of the Dormition" at St. Mary Orthodox Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts by clicking here.

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

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

Fr. Adrian Budica and Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli discuss their experiences serving as hospital chaplains during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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.

Today Fr. Andrew begins part two of his Foundations series with a talk on Scripture and Tradition. This is part one of that talk.

In his continuing series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith, Fr. Andrew presents the second half of his second talk regarding Scripture and Tradition.

In his continuing series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith, Fr. Andrew talks about the Worship of God. We've divided part one of this talk into two halves.

Today we present the second half of Fr. Andrew's lecture on the Worship of God.

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.

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

Fr. Andrew talks about the instruction of St. Ignatius on Church unity and Bishops.

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

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.

Four-time Emmy award-winner Jonathan Jackson, star of General Hospital and Tuck Everlasting, talks with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about his journey into Orthodox Christianity, his family, how he lives his faith as a Hollywood actor, music and writing, on this special episode of Roads From Emmaus.

On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew speaks about those who have no one to pray for them.

On this Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew tells us that it is not often we are privy to a conversion in progress.

In this Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. Andrew tells us that in Paul's journeys he demonstrates True Spiritual Vision.

On this Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew speaks of the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

On this Sunday of Pentecost, Fr. Andrew tells us that when we have a crisis of creativity, we should seek out the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

On the Nativity of the Forerunner, Father Andrew reminds us that we are all called to the vocation of the Royal Priesthood, and that vocation is fulfilled through worship.

On this Sunday of the Forefeast of the Transfiguration, Fr. Andrew asks if we have the will to become "All Flame."

On this Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross, Fr. Andrew reminds us that we must all take up our own Cross.

On this Sunday of the Conception of the Forerunner, Fr. Andrew advises us that before we do anything, we should turn ourselves to God.

On this Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew examines the parable of the sower and the seed.

On this feast day of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Fr. Andrew tells the true story of a love that is beyond our imagination.

On this Sunday the Conception of the Theotokos by Saint Anna is commemorated by the Orthodox Church. Fr. Andrew discusses the difference between the way Roman Catholics commemorate the conception, and the way Orthodox commemorate the conception of the Theotokos.

On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew speaks about the idea of 'veiling' in the church.

On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew speaks about Expectation, Action, and Fulfillment, which lead to Salvation.

On this Sunday of the Canaanite Woman, Fr. Andrew speaks about the virtue of humility.

On this Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee, Fr. Andrew asks the simple, but complicated question, why are we here, why do we come to church?

On this Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Fr. Andrew asks the question: What is Forgiveness?

On this Sunday of Orthodoxy, Fr. Andrew asks if we want to reconnect with God, do we want to see God.

On this Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, Fr. Andrew discusses the on-going debate about how a Christian comes to know God.