Rita interviews Cynthia Damaskos about the current research on gluten. Rita and Cynthia are the creators of My Beautiful Lent, a program to help Orthodox Christians in all stages of life to use the fast for the nourishment of the soul, leaving room for the blessings that the Church intends and that God wants to give freely. Find out more at http://www.mybeautifullent.com

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin a two part conversation about the important role of self-care in preventing burnout in caregiving roles.

Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their conversation about the important role of self-care in preventing burnout in caregiving roles, focusing on the psychological point of view and addressing how to do good self-care.

On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew asks if we can use our feelings as a test of the authenticity of our Faith?

On this Sunday before the Nativity, Fr. Andrew reflects on the place of the prostitute Rahab in salvation history and what it means for us.

On this Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, Fr. Andrew reflects on the uniqueness of Jesus among the deities of the ancient world, that He came not to be served, but to serve.

On this feast of the Elevation of the Cross, Fr. Andrew shows how the Cross reveals the divinity of Jesus.

On this Third Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew discusses Jesus' words not to worry about physical needs in light of what He says about where we turn our attention and place our priorities.

On this Sunday of the Fathers, Fr. Andrew discusses Christ's comments on His followers being the light of the world in light of His teaching that He came to fulfill the Law.

Fr. Andrew recounts the story of the Icon-Made-Without-Hands and how the image of Christ can shine from us.

Fr. Andrew comments on how to apply the 'separateness' of Christianity to our lives in a way that does not reject the world but saves it.

On this Sunday before Theophany, Fr. Andrew discusses the feasts of the Nativity and Theophany as a time of beginnings.

On this Sunday after Theophany, Fr. Andrew talks about the gift of Christ given at baptism that precludes both pietism and clericalism—Christians are called to be ministers to one another.

Fr. Andrew addresses a common feeling about Christianity—that it means a loss of freedom.

In discussing the "earnest of the Spirit in our hearts" Paul talks about in 2 Cor. 1:22, Fr. Andrew asks what we do when we feel like we're the only ones around who actually have it.

With the feast of St. James the Brother of God, Fr. Andrew discusses what the mission of the parish church is based on Paul's emphasis on the source of revelation.

Speaking on Colossians 3:4, Fr. Andrew discusses how what we desire for the future is what defines our present.

Discussing the famous verses John 3:16-17, Fr. Andrew talks about the relationship between love and truth—which one will win?

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick journeys into the hollers of central Appalachia and encounters one of the least-known forms of American Protestant religion, exploring their faith, their music and one of their churches, through the eyes of an Orthodox priest raised in that tradition.

Using St. Paul's image of putting on the whole armor of God in wrestling against spiritual powers of darkness, Fr. Andrew applies this to how we do ministry in church and in our own lives.

With his Christmas Eve sermon, Fr. Andrew emphasizes that history is not just an aspect of the Church but key to the whole Christian Gospel. In his additional commentary, he shares a meditation titled 'Who Shall I Be at Christmas?'

With the Sunday of the Last Judgment, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick makes the point that both the question of what we eat during Lent and how we understand the coming Judgment are really about our orientation toward Jesus.

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick meditates on one of the best-loved verses of the Bible, looking at it in the context of the full secret conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus.

The details we know from St. Joseph of Arimathea's participation in his community, including its governance, show him to be a man who was fully in his world but not of it. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discusses his example and how to apply it ourselves.

While our show on Community is delayed for technical reasons, we have an important message to share about the fate of this year's southern College Conference. Please listen and help OCF out if you can.

Eddie Ryan discusses what happened with Orthodox Awareness Month with two SAB members.

Dan and Fr. Brendan discuss exactly what people mean when they say they're "Spiritual but Not Religious," and how to address that without turning into a patronizing nuisance.

In this episode, Danielle focuses on The Nativity of the Theotokos (Sept. 8th-21st). She tells the story of the Theotokos's birth, looks at some key text from the day's Orthros service, and even invites her dad to sing a little.

By popular demand, Matthew explores further a topic he introduced a few weeks ago.

So, is God's righteousness a commodity he bestows on us or is it part of His being and we enter into it?

This week Matthew takes a closer look at Abram becoming Abraham and what his faith brought about.

Matthew continues his look at Abraham and his faith. What did God impute to him as a result?

Are we really righteous as the result of a declaration? Matthew continues his look at Abraham's faith and how that relates to our lives as Christians today.

Dancing with God has become a lost art in the west. Listen as Matthew helps us recover this wonderful and living movement with our Creator.

Matthew is helping us understand the nature of our "dance" with God. Abram, Sarai and Hagar are the focus of today's study.

What is the nature of faith and how does it relate to the phrase "faith alone?"

What God really wants from us is a living connection. A joining with our beings. Just believing that doesn't make it happen.

Faith is the beginning of the journey to salvation but obedience is the path. It is simply our love relationship with God.

Abraham faces the greatest test of his faith imaginable.

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

Why do we set resolutions for improving our life only in January? God designed us to be constantly renewed and constantly growing and reflecting on who we are versus who we could become. In this inaugural radio show, Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne talk about how to make changes in our life that last. From shifting our perspectives to gathering the right tools, we hope to shed light on the preparation involved in making changes that last, thereby nourishing Healthy Minds and Healthy Souls.

Our world is full of marriage advice, but is it good advice? So much of what we read and hear about healthy marriage is untrue. Listen to Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh as they discuss the truth about building a good marriage.

How do our thoughts influence our lives? The Louhs answer this question and more on a new Healthy Minds, Healthy Souls.

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

Presvytera Krista West join the Louh's to talk about beauty. Beauty in the soul, beauty of person, and beauty in the Church.

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

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.

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

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.