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Loving Creation - Part 2

Having been born in the image of God, we strive to achieve His likeness - becoming one with Him. And our relationship with His creation is a part of that spiritual development.




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Loving Creation - Part 1

Matthew begins a series exploring the spiritual aspect of environmentalism by asking, "Why does God create?"




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Virtual Righteousness - Part 1

Matthew brings part one of a two-part series on the differences between Eastern and Western views of imputed righteousness.




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Virtual Righteousness - Part 2

Matthew brings part two of a two-part series on the differences between Eastern and Western views of imputed righteousness.




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Living Faith

Matthew is sick this week so we will take a break from his series on sacraments to present a short feature from our archives.




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No Salvation Outside the Church

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




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Nativity Fast

So why are Orthodox Christians fasting the weeks leading up to Christmas while other Christians are having parties and good food?




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Discovering The Will Of God - Part 1

Matthew just returned from Alaska where he spoke at Eagle River Institute on the topic of Discovering the Will of God. His next few episodes will feature that lecture.




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Discovering The Will Of God - Part 2

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




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Discovering The Will Of God - Part 3

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




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Discovering The Will Of God - Part 4

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




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The Nativity Fast with Rita Madden

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.




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Having a Godly Image

How does your self image align with God's image stamped on you? Listen as Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh encourage us to live in such a way that matches who we are as Christians.




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Preparing for Nativity - Elissa Bjeletich

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




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Understanding the Importance of the Divine Liturgy

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




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Faith, Hope, and Love - Meet Film Director Robert Krantz

This week on Healthy Minds, Healthy Souls, join Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne Louh as they talk with Orthodox director Robert Krantz about his new movie, FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE.




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Culture and Beauty - An Orthodox Perspective

Dn. Nicholas Kotar is the guest. He is an author and writer for the Ancient Faith Blog A Light So Lovely.




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Anger and Forgiveness

On this pre-recorded edition of Healthy Minds, Healthy Souls, the Louhs discuss the importance of curbing your anger and working to forgive.




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Fear, Violence, and Children

Dr. Philip Mamalakis joins Dr. Roxanne Louh to discuss the growing violence in society and how it affects our children. How do we speak to our children about their fears and anxieties in the midst of school shootings and other violence all around them.




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Living Your Best Life - Bill Marianes

Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh welcome stewardship evangelist Bill Marianes to talk about how to live our best life to the glory of God.




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Fear and the Coronavirus

In a time of uncertainty, we are all susceptible to fear or a loss of peace. Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh helps us to remember the truth of God and the role of faith.




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A Perspective on Serving on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus

Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne host a special guest, Dr. D, a physician in Manhattan at one of the hardest hit hospitals dealing with coronavirus.




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Reconciling the Racial Divide

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




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Reconciling the Racial Divide: Part Two

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.




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Dr. James Skedros - The Impact of the Virus

The Louhs speak with Dr. James Skedros, Michael G. and Anastasia Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies and Professor of Early Christianity at Holy Cross/Hellenic College and also Harvard professor. They discuss the spiritual, psychological, and emotional components of the pandemic in school settings, as well as the historical responses to such crises in the Church.




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Navigating the Political Divide

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




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Presvytera Michelle Triant on Lent with Little Children

Do you struggle to help your little ones participate in Lent? How can we make this great spiritual season meaningful for the youngest believers? Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a conversation with Pres. Michelle Triant about Love at Lent, a set of colorful activity cards that encourage kindness, humility, and mindfulness in daily practice.




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Living with Simplicity and Intentionality

Joining the Louh's are Cynthia Damaskos and Molly Sabourin from Filled With Less.




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Choosing Joy Over Happiness

Join Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a special episode of the Healthy Minds Healthy Souls radio show titled "Choosing Joy Over Happiness." The Louhs share some practical ways to create lasting inner joy in your lives.




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Luke 3:21-22, Part VI

We begin to look at the meaning and theology of Jesus’s baptism and what this means for humanity and the Church.




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Luke 3:21-22, Part V

In this 5th lecture on the baptism of Christ, we examine the two verses in Luke’s Gospel that record the event.




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Luke 3:21-22, Part IV

Part 4: Our final exploration into the theology and meaning of the Holy Trinity.




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Luke 3:21-22, Part VII

Part two on the theology of Christ's baptism.




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Luke 3:21-22, Part VIII

Fr. Evan discusses the meaning of Christ’s baptism and begins part one of his discussion of our baptism.




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Luke 3:21-22, Part XIV

Fr. Evan provides a description of the baptismal service.




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Luke 3:21-22, Part XV

Fr. Evan interviews Nathan Hoppe, missionary to Albania, and explains the hymn and Epistle reading of the baptismal service.




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Luke 3:21-22 and 3:23-38, Part XVI

Fr. Evan examines the last part of the baptismal service and then begins a discussion of the genealogy of Christ.




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What Only God Can Give

Fr. John reminds us that while we all seek from another person to be fully known and fully loved, this is something that only God can give.




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Advent - Bridging the Chasm to the Divine

As we begin the Advent Fast, Fr. John Oliver reflects on the chasm that divides us from the Divine and the uniqueness of Christianity in bridging that gap.




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Foolish Controversies

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




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Forgiveness

"The soul can not know peace unless she prays for her enemies. If you will pray for your enemies peace will come to you." St. Silouan the Athonite




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Truth and Love

We need both truth and love to row through the fog of this world.




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The Waves

God does not always remove the wave, but he does always give us himself.




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God Is Love, but Love Is Not God

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.




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The Vine and the Branches

"The branches are unique but all attached to the one Vine who gives them life."




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The Virtue of Failure - Part 1

Fr. John begins a four part series on the virtue of failure by describing the inevitability and purpose of failure.




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The Virtue of Failure - Part 2

Fr. John continues his series (Part 2) by redefining failure and describing the ways that we react to our own failures.




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The Virtue of Failure - Part 3

Fr. John continues his series (Part 3) by reflecting on the goal of interior renewal.




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The Virtue of Failure - Part 4

Fr. John completes his series (Part 4) by describing how failure can become a servant of God for the renewal of our lives.




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Thou Shalt Not Covet

Fr. John examines the last of the ten great commandments.