As Fr. Tom continues his reflections on this historic council, he today speaks about monasticism, baptism, and marriage.

Some interesting canons are discussed in today's program including a canon against feigning insanity!

As Fr. Tom continues his look at the so called Quintisext councils, the issues of church attendance and mixed marriages are among the topics addressed.

What is the Orthodox teaching about remarriage after adultery? What about re-baptism of one brought into the Church? Fr. Tom talks about this and more in today's episode.

In this final episode on the so called Council in Trullo or the 5th and 6th Ecumenical Councils, Fr. Tom completes his commentary on the 102 canons. This includes the issue of not kneeling in church on Sunday, how to bring in Christians from other denominations, the creation and consumption of pornography, and more.

The Orthodox Church is the Church of the 7 Councils and the 7th one is far more important than some would believe. Learn about the importance of Icons as well as the importance of the Holy Scriptures.

Fr. Tom is exploring the canons of the 7th Ecumenical Council held in Nicea and today talks about bishops who are appointed by secular heads of state as well as the frequency and nature of the meetings of bishops.

Fr. Tom continues his look at the canons of the 7th Ecumenical Council including those that have to do with the books written by the iconoclasts, relics in the altar, and the financial affairs of the Church.

The canons discussed today deal with church property, those who would be set apart to read in the divine services, and the appropriate clothing for bishops and clergy.

Fr. Tom concludes his look at the 7th Ecumenical Council with the canons dealing with building shrines or chapels and monastic discretion.

St. Paul's letter to the Romans is critical to understanding the Gospel of Christ. In this episode, Fr. Thomas gives us a helpful overview of this letter and its central theme.

As the series on the structure and organization of the Church continues, Fr. Thomas reflects on the famous Council of Florence and the Orthodox participation and rejection of the Council.

In this second episode, Jeannie explores how the Fathers of the Church viewed Scripture and what that should mean to us today when we open the pages of the Bible.

Pres. Jeannie continues her analysis of how we study the Scriptures through the lens of the Fathers.

How does the Orthodox view of the Fathers of the Church differ from the Roman Catholic view? What about St. Augustine? What is his role in the Orthodox Church as it relates to the study of the Bible? These questions and many more are addressed in this week's episode.

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A brief reminiscence by Fr John, speaking at St Paisios Mission, Yuma, Arizona, on Bishop ANTOUN of Thrice-Blessed.

As we draw near to Christ, and He draws near to Jerusalem, Fr Chad Hatfield preaches at St Joseph/Houston on the lost, the seekers, and our unbelief.

Fr. Joseph notes the joys of holiday travel: including a canceled flight to Wyoming, a Cherokee on the way to South Dakota, and unexpected savior for an expecting people.

Fr. John says, "Let us not be too quick to shun the newborn—whatever the means of conception—for thereon is found the image of God."

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!"

Fr. John speaks a Good Word for an Unfair World. Glory to God for all things!

Fr. John shares his homily from the Feast of the Annunciation and the Sunday of the Holy Cross.

Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 110.

Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 19:1-10.

Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 15:11-32.

Fr. John addresses the differences between true and false unity as it relates to the Orthodox Church and Roman Catholicism.

Fr. John continues his series from Psalm 118.

Fr. John speaks from Mark 9:42-50.

Fr. John talks about the impossibility of repentance without a changed life, from Luke 19:1-10.

Fr. John continues his series on the Sixth Commandment.

Fr. John shares from Hebrews 12:1-2 encouragement for running the race of the fast.

Fr. John shares from Luke 8:5-15; Hosea 10:12-13; and Jeremiah 4:3.

Fr. John shares from St. John Climacus and 1 John 2:15-17.

Fr. John shares from Jude 3.

Fr. John shares about the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, and the story of the life of St. Mary of Egypt.

Fr. John talks about All-Saints Sunday, and the importance of giving yourself to God without reservation.

Fr. John speaks from Judges 4.

Fr. John shares from Luke 13:1-9.

Fr. John Whiteford returns to the study of Psalm 118, by looking at verses 105-112.

Fr. John Whiteford uses a passage from John 3 to convey the importance of salvation to walk in a newness of life.

Fr, John Whiteford uses Psalm 91 to discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts 15 to stress the importance of morality and councils.

Fr. John Whiteford shares from Wisdom 11:16.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of the Prodigal Son to remind us that we are never too far from the Love of God.

On Meatfare Sunday, Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about embracing the love of God.

Fr. John presents his second homily on Psalm 67.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about hospitality and covetousness from Hebrews 13:1-6.