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Clergy Peer Learning Groups: An Interview with Fr. Nicholas Solak

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Nicholas Solak, parish priest of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Stroudsburg, PA, on the topic of Clergy Peer Learning Groups in the life of a priest.




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Invisible to the Eye

Dr. Rossi reflects on the reality of what is unseen, seeing Christ through the eyes of the heart even in death.




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Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 1

Dr. Rossi reflects on the life and ministry of Fr. Thomas Hopko. This podcast is Part 1 of 2.




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Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 2

Dr. Rossi shares remembrances of Fr. Thomas Hopko from his friends and family along with some of Fr. Tom's maxims. This podcast is part 2 of 2.




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Public Violence

Dr. Rossi speaks to the current outbreak of public political violence, and our own temptations to violence in various forms and ways.




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Apologetics: Interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Sergius Halvorsen on the topic of apologetics.




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Identity: Interview with Fr. Raymond Browne

Dr. Rossi, interviews Fr. Raymond Browne, Rector of St. Mark's Orthodox Church (OCA) in Wrightstown, PA, on the topic of identity.




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Living with Cancer

Today, Dr. Rossi interviews a wife and mother of two small children who is fighting cancer and has gone through several surgeries, treatments, and procedures. What can be learned from such an experience and where does God come into the picture?




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Introverts and Extroverts

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the difference between introverts and extroverts.




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An Interview with John Maddex

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews John Maddex, Co-Founder and President of Ancient Faith Ministries, about his coming into the Orthodox Church, the founding of AFM and what he has learned along the way.




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An Interview with Fr. Joshua Trant

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Joshua Trant, parish priest of St. Matthew the Apostle Mission in Baton Rouge, LA.




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My Favorite Bible Quotes

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on some of his favorite Bible quotes and shares how they speak to him.




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Narrative: Interview with Fr. John Shimchick

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the role of "narrative" in the life of Orthodox Christians with Fr. John Shimchick. Fr. John is the rector of the Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross (OCA) in Medford, NJ. The video interview by Fr. John with Dr. Rossi that is reference in this podcast can be found here.




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How to Be a Sinner: An Interview with Dr. Peter Bouteneff

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Peter Bouteneff about his new book titled, How to Become a Sinner, published by St. Vladimir's Press. Dr. Bouteneff is the Director of the Master of Arts Program and Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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An Interview with Metropolitan Tikhon

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon of All America and Canada about his encounter with a young girl with terminal cancer.




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An Interview with Dr. Gayle Woloschak

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Gayle Woloschak about OCAMPR and her life and faith journey. Dr. Woloschak, professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Religion and Science at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago, and at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, as well as Professor of Bioethics at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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2018 OCAMPR Conference: Interview with Dr. Philip Mamalakis

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis on the 2018 Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion (OCAMPR) Conference titled "Compliance and Resistance: Discerning the Spirit". This year's conference will be held on November 8-10 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Cultural Center in Somerset, New Jersey.




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Bioethics of Gene Editing: Interview with Dr. Gayle Woloschak

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Gayle Woloschak on the topic of bioethics. Dr. Woloschak is a professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Religion and Science at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago, and at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, as well as Professor of Bioethics at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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Active Listening

Dr. Albert Rossi talks about the meaning and importance of 'active listening.'




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Apologetics and Evangelization: An Interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Sergius Halvorsen on the topic of "Apologetics and Evangelization: The Dangers of Profiteering." Rev. Dr. J. Sergius Halvorsen is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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Icons of God: An Interview with Fr. John Behr

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. John Behr (Director of the Master of Theology Program and the Father Georges Florovsky Distinguished Professorship of Patristics at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY) on a homily he gave on the Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas.




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Project Uganda: An Interview with Seminarian Dn. Simon Menya

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews seminarian Dn. Simon Menya on his vision for ministry in his home country called "Project Uganda." Dn. Simon is a student at Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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Music as Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Carla Thomas

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Carla Thomas, M.D., Trustee of St. Vladimir's Seminary, on the topic of using music as a healing therapy. Dr. Thomas is a Family Practice physician, Board Member of Orthodox Prison Ministry, member of the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black and parishioner at St. Luke Orthodox Church in Anniston, Alabama (OCA).




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My Conversion

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his faith journey and conversion to the Orthodox Church.




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Sacred Arts Initiative

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Peter Bouteneff about the Sacred Arts Initiative at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. Information about the Sacred Arts Initiative can be found here.




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Polarization: An Interview with Bishop Paul (OCA)

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews The Right Reverend Paul, Bishop of Chicago and the Midwest in the Orthodox Church in America, on the present condition of polarization within the Church and the United States.




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Risen Christians: An Interview with Fr. Alexander Rentel

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews the Very Rev. Dr. Alexander Rentel, the new Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America. Fr. Alexander recently gave a homily in the chapel of St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary on the topic of the paschal light of Christ at work in risen Christians.




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On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus - Part 1

Dr. Rossi reflects on the book titled On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus by Lev Gillet.




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On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus - Part 2

Dr. Rossi continues his reflections on the book titled On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus by Lev Gillet.




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Interview with Dr. Grant S. White: Liturgy and the Search for Meaning

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Grant S. White, Assistant Professor of Liturgical Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the topic of the Liturgy and a person's search for meaning in turbulent times.




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The Homily and the Hearer: Interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen

Dr. Albert Rossi has a follow up interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen on the topic of "The Homily and the Hearer." Rev. Dr. J. Sergius Halvorsen is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.




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Borders and Frontiers: An Interview with Rev. Dr. Anthony G. Roeber

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Rev. Dr. Anthony G. Roeber, Professor of Church History at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the topic of "Boundaries and Frontiers Within the Church."




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OCAMPR 2019: An Interview with Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli, co-host of the AFR podcast "A Wounded Healer," on the upcoming OCAMPR conference. OCAMPR stands for The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion.




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Transparency and Accountability: An Interview with Fr. Nikodhim

Dr. Albert Rossi has a conversation with Fr. Nikodhim, pastor of St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church in Queens, New York, on the topic of transparency and accountability in the development of trust of others in dangerous situations.




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An Interview with an Orthodox Physician who Works in a NYC Hospital

Dr. Albert Rossi interview Dr. Alexis Vien, an Orthodox physician who has been working in a New York City hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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The Value of Little Things

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the life of St. Silouan and the great value of little things.




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Overcoming Impulse Through Relaxation and Prayer: An Interview with Fr. Alexis Trader

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Alexis Trader, author of Ancient Christian Wisdom, on the topic of overcoming impulsivity and the desire to control the world around us.




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Movies for All Ages

Dr. Albert Rossi shares some movie recommendations for all to enjoy and discuss.




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Fear is the Opposite of Love

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the quote, "Fear is the opposite of love."




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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Dr. Albert Rossi encourages us to be aware of the ways in which our thoughts are directing the course of our lives, both towards evil and good, and calls us to embrace those thoughts which align our lives with the thoughts of Christ.




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Christ is Everything

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his thoughts on the statement, "Christ is everything, and the cross is a difficult privilege."




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We Have Been Freed From Suffering

Dr. Albert Rossi considers the difference between suffering and pain, and how we can be set free from suffering even during the pain of life.




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Am I Adam and Eve?

Dr. Albert Rossi asks who we really are in relation to Adam and Eve.




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Orthodox Joy Revisited

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the cultural understanding of joy in contrast with the Orthodox understanding of joy.




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Our Distractions Determine Our Lives

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects the impact that our distracted minds and hearts have on our lives and the lives of others.




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Christ is Everything

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the phrase, "Christ is Everything."




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Love Changes Everything

Dr. Albert Rossi considers the ways that love impacts our lives, even in death.




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Inner Village

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the 'inner village' of his own life.




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Everyone Is Doing The Best They Can

Dr. Albert Rossi encourage us to assume the best of others, seeking to love all who come into our lives, while resisting a judgmental spirit.




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Self Forgiveness

Dr. Albert Rossi follows up on his podcast, "Everyone Is Doing The Best They Can," by asking us to consider the importance of forgiveness of one's self as we engage in repentance towards joy.