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Divine Dousing with the Dynamic Duo

Thanks to a superb pair of handlers/chauffeurs, Fr. Joseph goes a house blessin' in Houston.




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He Built This City, But He Didn't Write The Song

In this encore presentation, Fr. Joseph takes a trip in the time machine and travels back to the 4th Century (with a brief musical stop in the 1970s).




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King, Queen, Prince - and a Rebel - at Jiffy Lube

Whether it was the invite to his 30-year high school reunion, or the fantasy that he was losing his hearing, one thing's for certain: Nothing clears Disco like an oil change. Fr Joseph reminisces about the dance floor—whilst lying on the floor—at Jiffy Lube®.




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St. Anthony and the Flying Spaghetti Madness - Aarr!

At a 1,500 year "disadvantage" -- Aarr! -- St. Anthony the Great missed out on International Talk Like a Pirate Day. But, Fr. Joseph imagines what the desert dwelling Father might have said to disciples of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.




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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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Catechizing From the Barber's Chair in Beaumont

It's not often that one gets scalped by a Christian, rarer still is when a priest willingly airs his failures (of "Biblical proportion"). Protestants may cheer this episode as much as the Orthodox, but with both sides on differing sides. This episode of the Orthodixie podcast eavesdrops on some arguments concerning Scripture and Tradition at St Michael's in Beaumont, Texas.




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Thanksgiving: The 8th Ecumenical Campfire

A Roman Catholic priest, two Orthodox clergymen, a Baptist boy and an Episcopalian gal, along with a Greek layman—unexpectedly—share a Thanksgiving campfire. What do you think happens?




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Thanksgiving - The 8th Ecumenical Campfire - Part 2

In our last episode: a Roman Catholic priest, two Orthodox clergymen, a Baptist boy and an Episcopalian gal, along with a Greek layman—unexpectedly—share a Thanksgiving campfire. In the end, Fr Joseph asked: "What do you think happens?" This week, an answer (provided almost entirely from AFR listeners).




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Bar Hopping With Jesus

Fr. Joseph reads a creative letter from the Orthodixie Mailbag. It's not what it seems. Or, is it?




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Pop Songs of Peculiar Paschas

From clerical-collar-wearing altar boys, to postpartum Paschal choir directors, to (apparently) Alice Cooper and KISS attending the Paschal Matins ... Fr. Joseph's seen it all. And you've never heard the Good News till you've heard it read in German, with a Japanese twist, and a Southern accent.




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Past Songs of Peculiar Paschas (Oldies but Goodies)

From clerical collar-wearing altar boys to (apparently) Alice Cooper and KISS attending the Paschal Matins -- Oh, and you've never heard the Good News till you've heard it read in German, with a Japanese twist and a Southern accent. (In this "blast from the past," Fr. Joseph even describes how to get one's choir-directing wife to "do her job" only 48 hours after giving birth!)




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Aidan's Song - A Year in the Life of a Parish Priest

On this special edition of the Orthodixie Podcast, Fr. Joseph interviews the author of the new Conciliar Press book Aidan's Song: A Year in the Life of a Parish Priest. The book has been compared to the "Far Side" cartoon and the TV show Married With Children—but nothing quite compares to Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson's singing a rather surprising number on this very podcast. Aidan's Song is an insightful, moving, and often hilarious personal snapshot of a year in the life of a parish priest. Enjoy!




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Dueling Deacons from the “Old Country”

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!




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Reconvening the Ecumenical Campfire

Last year's "listener supported" Thanksgiving podcast featured a Roman Catholic priest, two Orthodox clergymen, a Baptist boy and an Episcopalian gal, and a Greek layman, who—unexpectedly—shared a Thanksgiving campfire. Here are the combined episodes, slightly edited; stay tuned for details regarding this year's contest at episode's end!




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Gun Toting Singing Santa Bums A Ride

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




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Back When Christmas Was Younger

The entries are in, the votes have been tallied—thanks to all who participated! We have three "winners"—Erin, Alex, and Adam—a kid's story, and some kids telling stories.




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House Blessing, Shaun Cassidy & The Exorcist

Fr Joseph ventures into the chaos of mass house blessings with the Sign of the Cross, two Shaun Cassidy fans, and one former Exorcist!




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Dancing With The Demon What Brung Ya?

Fr Joseph is lost. Perhaps you are, too? Great. Salvation loves company! A 2008 rerun about recalculating. Keep coming back!




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The Kingdom of God? You're Going to Hell! (Blogs)

What's the difference between Orthodox Christians' participation on the internet and, say, secular scoundrels? Sometimes, it seems, not much. In this encore episode, Fr. Joseph admits that his foot has been been in his mouth but his tongue is still in his cheek. in other words: "Let's be careful out there!"




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Handel for Ho-Ho, Half Nelson for Noel, Hunger for Hesychia

Fr. Joseph bumps into Mariah, the Grinch, and the Boston Pops, as he beats up a camera man, a mother, and a child—all in the name of "winter."




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Fr. Danislav: Part-Time Prodigal and Wannabe Country Singer

Fr. Danislav Gregorio returns to the Orthodixie podcast to hawk his new country music CD. (WARNING: You have been warned.)




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Get Behind Me S-s-s-tan (You Big White Smoking Dog)!

Ever thought of a sermon while chasing a cigarette-smoking dog named S-s-s-tan out behind a mosque on a Sunday morning? (Well, Fr Joseph is not sure he has either.)




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The Premarital Podcast that has Everyone Singing!

Here comes the summer, here comes the Bride, love is in the air—but WAIT! Listen to this retreaded podcast before you hit the road of matrimony!




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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in England (Constantine and Helen, too)!

Just back from five weeks in the United Kingdom, Fr. Joseph shares from his travelogue on the Saints—and others—he encountered there. In other words, what do Joseph of Arimathea, Patrick of Ireland, Elder Sophrony, King Arthur, and Ron Weasley all have in common?




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The Things You Do When You Don't Want To Do The Things You Ought To Do

Fr. Joseph says, "I'll have you all know that I took time out from reading Scripture, visiting the sick, and saying my prayers to record this podcast—now with more banjo!"




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When Stephen King Delivers The News

Stephen King writes the news? Delivers the newspaper? Either times are hard or the news is horrible! If it's both, what are we to do about it?




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An Orange Book in Orange County

In this episode—an introductory snip from a Fire From Ashes retreat at St Luke Orthodox Church, Garden Grove, California—Fr. Joseph says, "Enough about me... a bit about the book."




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My Big Fat Weak Fasting (or Speaking Wookie During Lent)

You might not be a Jedi in the Fast, but you may be speaking Wookiee and not even know it! The struggling faster Fr. Joseph calls in the big lightsabers for help: The Mamas & the Papas, The Boss, John Williams, Mississippi John Hurt, Scarlett O'Hara, and Chewbacca.




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Zombies Evolving, Flying Priest Revolving: Camp St Raphael and Ask Abouna

Fr. Joseph entertains questions from young people at Camp St. Raphael—proving, Darwin's Theory notwithstanding, that the more things change, the more they remain the same.




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In Hell, On My Cell, Searching Up Paradise

There was a time when "Is it real, or is it Memorex?" meant something. Nowadays, we've forgotten the latter and can't define the former! Even with help from Randy Travis, ELO, Drake, Jim Croce, and Adele -- Fr Joseph still seems to miss his Ma (Bell).




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BREAKING NEWS: Men and Women are Different!

A sermon on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women reveals shocking news!




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We Have No King . . . but Caesar?

With current events around the country following the recent election, this episode might not typify the "lighter side of Orthodoxy"—but we Christians are called to be the light, right?




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She'll Be Coming ‘Round Mount Athos When She Comes

Fr Joseph (with help from the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and Beck) fears his upcoming trip to Mount Athos. I mean, if you were him, wouldn't you?




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What If It's NOT the End of the World? (Asking for a Friend)

FYI, this episode is a gentle rant. It's not PC, but GTGFAT.




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A Retelling of Zacchaeus

Sometimes we're too familiar with a Gospel passage. Fr Joseph's retelling of the story of Zacchaeus is, to say the least, a li'l diff.




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Introducing the Orthodixie Podcast

Fr. Joseph Huneycutt is interviewed about his new podcast on Ancient Faith Radio




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Pranksters and Paddling

In some cases a good old fashion paddling is in order. Fr. Joseph explains.




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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Phronema

The legend of Subdeacon Andrew and how to obtain an Orthodox mind.




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EVANGELISM: How Many Orthodox Does It Take To Change A Light bulb?

The Great Commission just doesn't apply to us, right?




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Here's Hoping You All Had a Happy Honeymoon!

Honey, Mead, Old Age and John the Baptist. You'll just have to listen to get the connection.




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The Awful Art of Awfulizing

We all have the tendency of turning a small concern into a full-scale worry.




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Remembering St. Elvis

Listen as Fr. Joseph takes the long journey from Elvis to Church history. You really can get there from here!




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Help! There's An Iconostasis In My Living Room!

You know how strange dreams can be when you're not sleeping in your own bed? Well this one ranks up there with the strangest but, as usual, Fr. Joseph has a very practical application.




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Fasting Q&A

Today Fr. Joseph answers the questions sent in by listeners on the subject of fasting.




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House Blessing at Mr. Potato Head's

The Theophany and House Blessings. What happens in the service, in our homes, and in our lives.




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Fasting Songs

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourself, it’s almost that time; time to cue your favorite theme song for the upcoming Lenten Fast! Perhaps the theme song from Star Wars? Or maybe we could sing a fasting song, during this election year, to the tune of "Hail to the Chief?" Then again, there’s always the Beverly Hillbillies ...




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The Healing of Yuck

Much like the pains of labor endured by a mother bearing a child, sometimes our journey back to healing is a painful one. And yet, the joy that comes with the new birth is far greater -- inexplicably greater -- than that which our cold heart endured. In the meantime, we must begin where we are.




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A Funny Thing, Sex

Fr. Joseph's way of saying, "Pardon me while I slip into something a little more... serious."




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Joy Comes in the Mourning (Dove)

Fr. Joseph recounts holding Easter colored chicks... holding a BB gun, his eye on a sparrow... and later, standing outside in the rain wearing a ball cap, oven mitts and holding a napkin-covered lacrosse stick, chanting, "Here birdie, birdie, birdie." Yes, this week's podcast is for the birds.




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The Ear Bird (The Angel Cried) Gets the Worm

Fr. Joseph tells of his recent visit to a psychiatrist and his annual struggle with The Guess Who.