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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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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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Caring for Creation

Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Tuesday evening for a new episode of Healthy Minds Healthy Souls. This week, they're talking with Spyridoula Fotinis about stewardship of God's creation, both at the individual and parish level, and reflecting on history and initiatives from the Ecumenical Patriarch.




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A Path to Compassion

"A Path to Compassion" with your hosts Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh. The Louhs will give you some practical ways to nurture compassion in your walk of faith. This is going to be a show you don't want to miss.




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Formation of the New Testament Canon

Fr. Evan provides a short history and spiritual biography of the New Testament canon.




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Introduction to Mark

Fr. Evan makes some introductory remarks on the Gospel of Mark




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Canon of the New Testament and Authorship of the Gospel of Mark

Fr. Evan discusses the formation of the New Testament canon and the authorship of the Gospel of Mark.




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Part 24: Introduction to Chapter 6

Fr. Evan discusses the Great Fast and introduces chapter 6 of the Gospel of Mark.




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Part 42: Mark 8:31-38 and Introduction to Mark 9

Fr. Evan discusses Jesus’s first prophecy of His passion, introduces Mark 9, and provides opening remarks on the Feast of the Metamorphosis (Transfiguration).




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Part 49: Introduction to Mark 10 and Mark 10:1-12

Fr. Evan introduces chapter 10 and then explains marriage.




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Part 55: Introduction to Chapter 11

Fr. Evan introduces chapter 11 and discusses themes related to the Feast of Palm Sunday.




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Luke 3:23-38, Introduction to Chapter 4

Fr. Evan delivers the second part of his lecture on the genealogy of Christ and provides an introduction to Chapter 4.




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Introduction to Luke 5

Fr. Evan Introduces the themes of chapter five and discusses verses 1-11.




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Luke 5:1-11, Part One

Fr. Evan discusses the calling of the Fishermen, Peter, Andrew, James and John.




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Luke 9:21-27, Introduction

Father Evan introduces Jesus’s first prophecy of his coming passion.




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Luke 9:28, Continued

Part 3 of introductory notes to the Transfiguration of Christ.




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Luke 9:28, Yet Again Continued

Part two of introductory notes to the Transfiguration of Christ.




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Luke, Conclusion of the Parable of the Good Samaritan

Final lecture on the Parable of the Good Samaritan.




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A Special Occasion

Fr. John summarizes the parable of Lazarus and the rich man in just two words.




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Difficult Questions

Fr. John Oliver asks difficult questions in the wake of the death of Osama Bin Laden.




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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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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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The Essential New Year's Resolution

What are your goals for 2014? Lose weight? Save more? Stop smoking? Get organized? Fr. John would like to remind us of the one goal that surpasses all others.




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Responding To Same Sex Marriage

As our culture grows more and more accepting of things that trouble us as Orthodox Christians, Fr. John Oliver shares the example of St. Paul to guide our response.




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Responding To Same Sex Marriage - Part 2

Fr. John sees our sexuality as a gift from the Divine Logos.




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Responding To Same Sex Marriage - Part 3

In part 3 of his series on same sex marriage, Fr. John reflects on what a civil right is and how that applies to the question of same same unions.




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Morally Wrong? Politically Right?

How does the Faith proclaim when life begins? It might surprise you and help inform you as some of you go to the polls tomorrow.




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Gratitude In Action

Fr. John notes the deeper meanings of remembrance and of giving thanks.




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Communion

In Communion we meet the God of love and judgment. Are you ready?




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The National March for Marriage

Fr. John shares his speech from the The National March for Marriage in Washington D.C., and reflects upon his experience with the counter demonstration.




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Praying on the Way of the Cross

Every Sunday morning, the six Psalms of Matins carries us on a descent into our brokenness and ascent with a cry of faith. Gently taking us on the way of the cross.




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The Transfiguration of Jesus

The Transfiguration of Jesus shows us the purpose of human life and how to taste of the incomparable heavenly banquet.




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A Reflection On Natural Disasters

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




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Election Special

Fr. John shows how our cultural deterioration brings us closer to the conditions that the early Church thrived in.




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Does God Love the Devil and the Demons Like He Loves Us?

Fr. John answers a question at once innocent and terrifying.




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Imitation and Participation

Fr. John shows how participation in God's sacraments are a necessary part of our salvation.




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Upon Those In The Tombs

Fr. John looks at tombs we all fall into—the sins, beliefs and habits that drain the life out of us.




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We Are Responsible For The World

Fr. John offers a reflection on the recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico.




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Transfiguration

Fr. John Oliver reminds us that the Christian heart wants to taste of the incomparable heavenly banquet of the Kingdom of God.




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Context Matters

Fr. John Oliver explains the stages of grace in the spiritual life, in the context of the journey of Great Lent.




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Kind Words Are Like Honey

Fr. John Oliver reflects on what it means for God to speak a Word, and how our own words can drip with the honey of truth and love.




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You Are Not Your Passions

Fr. John Oliver helps us to see that even on the days that we absolutely act pig-like, we are not our passions.




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Repentance: Loving the Person God Desires We Become

Fr. John Oliver discusses the true meaning of repentance, becoming the person that God desire us to become.




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Conversion: An Inside Job

Fr. John Oliver asks, Is it possible to experience true conversion? What role does our effort play in the conversion of our souls?




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Actionable

Fr. John Oliver offers hope for those suffering with anxiety in a crazy world.




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Anthony

Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the cross that we are called to bear as we follow Christ, and pursue the healing of our will.