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The Greatest Born of Woman - St. John the Baptist - Part 1

With the Feast Day of the Beheading of St. John approaching (August 29), Fr. Thomas examines the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer, John.




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The Greatest Born of Woman - St. John the Baptist - Part 2

In commemoration of the Feast of his beheading, Fr. Tom continues his discussion of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer, John.




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The Childhood of Jesus

As we celebrate the Feast of the Entry into the Temple of our Lord, Fr. Tom reflects on the childhood of Jesus. What we know, what we don't know, and what we can surmise.




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The Temptation of Jesus

As we begin the Lenten fast, Fr.Tom reflects on the 40 days Christ spent in the desert being tempted by Satan. Learn how some churches actually promise things that Christ rejected in the desert.




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The Jewish Trial - 1

Today Presvytera Jeannie begins her in depth study of the trials of Jesus at the hands of the Jewish rulers.




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The Jewish Trial - 2

Jeannie continues her series on the trials and crucifixion of Jesus with part two of the Jewish trial.




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Was St. John Chrysostom Anti-Semite?

Jennie takes a break from her Intro to the Bible series this week to answer a question that has come to her from our listeners on more than one occasion.




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The Latin Fathers - St. Augustine and St. Jerome

Today Jeannie concludes her introduction to the Bible with a look at the two best known Latin Fathers of the Church.




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Joshua

Dr. Constantinou continues her series "Introduction to the Bible." This week she begins discussing the book of Joshua.




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Joshua - Part Two

Dr. Constantinou continues her study in the book of Joshua. This is lesson 78 in her series "Introduction to the Bible."




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Joshua - Part Three

Dr. Constantinou continues her study in the book of Joshua. This is lesson 79 in her series "Introduction to the Bible."




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Joshua - Part Four

This is lesson number 80 in Dr. Constantinou's series, "Introduction to the Bible." She continues her discussion of Joshua.




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Judges - Part I

Dr. Constantinou continues her series, "Introduction to the Bible." In today's podcast, she begins her discussion of Judges.




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Judges - Part 2

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou leads us through the second half of the book of Judges. This is lesson 82 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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Elijah

Dr. Constantinou describes the characteristics of Israel and Judah, the two Old Testament kingdoms, and then tries to account for the popularity of the prophet Elijah.




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Elijah and the Contest

Dr. Constantinou examines the contest between Elijah, the 450 priests of Baal, and the 400 priests of Asherah.




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Elijah and St. John the Baptist

In this 100th episode of her "Introduction to the Bible," Dr. Constantinou explains (among other things) the connection between St. John the Baptist and the Prophet Elijah.




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Elijah: Conclusion

Dr. Constantinou finishes up her discussion of Elijah, this time focusing on the typology of the prophet.




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Was Jesus Married?: Part One

Dr. Constantinou takes a break from her introduction to the Bible to address a question that is making headlines around the world: Was Jesus married?




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Was Jesus Married?: Part Two

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the recently discovered square of papyrus that supposedly proves that Jesus was married.




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Jeremiah

Dr. Constantinou begins discussing the Prophet Jeremiah.




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Jeremiah: Part 2

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Jeremiah and then addresses the obscurity of the Old Testament.




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Jeremiah: Part 3

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Jeremiah and addresses discerning false prophets.




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Jeremiah: Part 4

Dr. Constantinou takes us through some of the many patristic statements about the prophet Jeremiah.




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Jeremiah: Part 5

Dr. Constantinou discusses Jeremiah's proclamation of a New Covenant, as well as the slavery of the Old Law.




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Jeremiah: Part 6

Dr. Constantinou explains how Jeremiah was a type of Christ.




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Jesus Heals From The Cross

Fr John speaks of Jesus and the healing of the nations, through threat and promise, at St Paisios, Yuma, Arizona.




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Children, God's Hand, and the Joy of Priesthood

Fr Joseph interviews Fr James Guirguis of St. Raphael of Brooklyn/Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. This church is full of children! Fr. James offers a word on the joy of the priesthood, which is truly fruit for thought.




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Got a Small Parish? A Joyful Struggle!

Fr. Joseph interviews Fr. Matthew Snowden of St Nicholas Mission/Jackson, Tennessee—on the struggles and joys of shepherding a fledgling Orthodox community




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Cajun Orthodoxy

For some folks, Orthodoxy isn't authentic unless it's presented with a thick, heavy accent. Fr Joseph visits St John the Divine/Lake Charles, Louisiana -- where they don't have a resident priest, but they sure got accent! Listen in for a quick taste of Cajun Orthodoxy. "Laissez les bon temps rouler!"




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Here Come Jesus!

Although our temples may be empty, Holy Week 2020, here come Jesus! Fr. Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston. And all the people say ...




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In Remembrance of Fr John Guy Winfrey

Fr Joseph preaches at St Katherine/Burleson, Texas on the transference of the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul, and the Sunday before the 40th Day of Fr John Winfrey's passing. May his memory be eternal -- and may you and yours be granted long life!




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Convo Hour or Joe to Go?

With restrictions being what they were, and fears continuing as they are, the faithful of St Joseph/Houston discovered something over the past year.




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Joshua, Judges, and the Kings of Israel

Fr. Thomas shows us the patterns of obedience and disobedience in the Old Testament rulers and how that relates to worshipping God in spirit and in truth.




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Jesus and the Worship of God

How do people worship when they believe in Jesus? Fr. Tom looks at the four gospels to think through what they say about Jesus relative to the worship of God.




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Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah

Just before the Gospel reading in the Divine Liturgy, the participants sing what is supposed to a very solemn "Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah." Fr. Tom explains why this is so important.




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Pray For All - St. John Chrysostom

In the last episode, Fr. Tom was talking about the Litany of Fervent Supplication and emphasizing the need to pray for everyone, not just Orthodox Christians. Today, he reads from Homily 6 of St. John Chrysostom's commentary on I Timothy which affirms that requirement.




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St. Job of Pochaev

Fr. John discusses St. Job of Pochaev on his homily from November 10.




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The Final Judgment

Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of the Last Judgment.




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Jacob's Ladder

Fr. John shares about Jacob's Ladder on the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder.




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Jacob Comes to Peniel

Fr. John talks about Jacob's encounter with God at Peniel (Genesis 32).




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The Stone Which the Builders Rejected - Psalm 117 (part 2)

Fr. John continues his sermon from Psalm 117.




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To the Jew first, and also to the Gentile

Fr. John shares from Romans 2:1-11.




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The Prophet Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

Fr. John reminds us of the story of the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel. "Let us say with the prophet, 'My God is the Lord,' and serve him faithfully, and slay the false prophets of the demons in our hearts, which are the passions."




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What Did Jesus Say?

Fr. John discusses an Orthodox Christian response when asked, "What did Jesus say about homosexuality?"




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Saint John of Kronstadt

Fr. John shares about the life of St. John of Kronstadt.




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The Beheading of St. John the Baptist and 9/11

Fr. John makes a connection between the beheading of St. John the Forerunner and 9-11.




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St. John Kochurov

Fr. John talks about martyr St. John Kochurov.




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St. Juliana of Lazarevo

Fr. John shares about the life of St. Juliana of Lazarevo.




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The Final Judgment

Fr. John shares from Matthew 25:31-46 on the Sunday of the Last Judgment.