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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 20: Basil and Gregory

Today, Jeannie looks at two of the Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa.




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St. Ambrose of Milan and the Scriptures

In her final look at the Church Fathers and their interpretation of the Scriptures, Jeannie looks at St. Ambrose.




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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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Numbers and Deuteronomy

Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of Numbers and begins a new study on Deuteronomy.




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Apostolic Faith and Apostolic Doubt

Dr. Constaninou takes a break from her series, "Introduction to the Bible," and addresses the very important topic of "doubt."




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Samuel and Hannah

Dr. Constantinou discusses Samuel and Hannah in this, lesson 84, in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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Samuel and Hannah - Part 2

Dr. Costantinou brings us lesson 85 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible." In this podcast, she continues discussing Samuel and Hannah.




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Samuel and Hannah - Part 3

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Samuel and Hannah, which is lesson 86 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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Hannah, Samuel, and Saul

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Samuel and Hannah, which is lesson 87 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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Saul and David

Dr. Constantinou discusses Saul and David, which is lesson 88 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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Saul and David Continued

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David, which is lesson 89 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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Saul and David: Part 3

Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 90 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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Saul and David: Part 4

Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 91 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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David and Bathsheba

Dr. Constantinou continues her study of David, specifically discussing his relationship with Bathsheba. This is lesson 93 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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David and Bathsheba: Part 2

Dr. Constantinou shares the many patristic lessons dealing with repentance and forgiveness that have been drawn from the story of David's adulterous relationship with Bathsheba.




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Solomon and Kings

Was Solomon righteous? Dr. Constantinou looks to the Fathers for an answer and then begins a discussion of Kings and Kingdoms.




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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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Isaiah 5 and 6

Dr. Constantinou examines the famous "call narrative" of Isaiah, particularly the prophet's vision of heaven.




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Messianic Prophecies and the Fall of Satan

Dr. Constantinou highlights a number of key passages from the book of Isaiah.




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Understanding Affiliate Marketing Lingo (Glossary of Terms)

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Come Lord, Go Demons (and Disciples)

Fr. Joseph preaches on the comings and goings of Jesus, the disciples, and demons at St Joseph/Houston.




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God is Big— And the Pigs

Fr. Joseph—and the children of St John, Rapid City, South Dakota—give sound effects to the story of the healing of the demon possessed man.




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Exorcism and Evangelism

How is a house blessing like an exorcism? What does exorcism have to do with evangelism?




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Dos and Don'ts of Salvation in Seattle

When it comes to church work: some do, some don't. The same can be said of every stage of our life in Christ. Here's Fr John mission planting in the Pacific Northwest.




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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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About Those “Kids” and Gadget Addiction

Speaking at St John Chrysostom Mission/Lakewood, Colorado -- where Father Seraphim and Matushka Masha Gisetti also operate the St Ephraim Center, which offers addiction and mental health treatment -- Fr Joseph attempts to answer a question about children and gadget addiction.




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Dreamy News in Aggie Land

It's not often—in the life of a small parish–that the mortgage goes away and a new priest is on the way. Fr Joseph offers that news in St Silouan/College Station. Glory to God for all things!




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Cards, Whiskey, and Bible (in Louisiana)

We don't know the future, but past sermons provide a clue of what we are to do. Fr Joseph speaks at St John the Divine/Lake Charles, Louisiana.




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Paisios, Pigs, Veronica, and COVID

The same God that knows if a hair falls from your head, the same God that knows if a sparrow falls from the sky, is not surprised about COVID. We cannot, as Christians, say we believe one thing only to become addicted to the news that tells us to believe another thing. Fr Joseph preaches at St Joseph / Houston.




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XYZ, ETC, and ICXC

We have a whole generation that has either grown up home schooled, Harry Potter fed, classically read – or been indoctrinated by politically correct, often anti-Christian, public schools. They eat, sleep, and live differently than their elders; in equal measure being both more conservative and liberal than their forebears, depending on the issue. When they come to the Church, what do they seek?




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The Theotokos and Ponder Me This

As we approach the Cave wherein God becomes a Babe, may we, like His mother, be granted the gift of pondering. Fr Joseph in Chicago, 2010.




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SimeonFaith and Moses the Black

Would you like to see more movies about Orthodox saints? Well, stay tuned! Yelena Popovic, the writer, director, and producer of the movie "Man of God" and her husband, Alexandros Potter sat down with Fr Joseph to talk about the forthcoming "Moses the Black" movie and their new venture, SimeonFaith, which will produce and distribute other Orthodox Christian films. Listen till the end for your role in this apostolic work! A teaser for the forthcoming "Moses the Black" can be found at SimeonFaith.com.




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Introduction to Worship in Spirit and Truth

Fr. Thomas Hopko begins a brand new series taking us through the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church.




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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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Worship and the Prophets

The Prophets in the Old Testament had a lot to say about sacrifices that are unacceptable to God. Fr. Thomas explores how they relate to our worship of God today.




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Daniel and the Three Youths

Fr. Tom continues to look at worship in the Old Testament as a prelude to his in-depth teaching on the Divine Liturgy. Today is part one of a two-part episode concentrating on Daniel and the Three Youths. He begins with an overview of Daniel.




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Daniel and the Three Youths - Part 2

Fr. Tom now looks at the story of the three youths in the flaming furnace and the beautiful correlation to our worship as Orthodox Christians.




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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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The Divine Liturgy and Personal Prayer

Some say they go to church to "pray," but is that why we gather together as a Eucharistic Community? Fr. Tom explains the differences between our worship together and our personal prayer life.




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The Divine Liturgy and Time

How does time relate to our worship and prayer both corporately and privately? Fr. Thomas tells us how the Church looks at time.




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The Divine Liturgy and Place

Where is the Divine Liturgy to be celebrated and by whom? Fr. Tom traces the early practice of the Church and relates it to what we are doing today.




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The Divine Liturgy and Physical Place

Is there a prescribed physical place where the liturgy is to be served or not served? Fr. Tom traces the history from the "house church" to the present day.




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Worship as Clergy and Laity

What do we mean when we say "clergy and laity"? Fr. Tom says there is a real sense in which we are all both!




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Clergy and Laity - Additional Reflections

Fr. Tom takes some additional time to teach on the meaning and roles of the clergy and laity when it comes to Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth.




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Only Begotten Son and Word of God

In his continuing series on the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas reflects on the hymn sung at every Liturgy with its origins attributed to Sts. Justinian and Theodora in the sixth century.




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The Conclusion of the Little Entrance and the Proclamation of the Word

As the Little Entrance is concluded a transition is taking place to the proclamation of the Word of God. Today Fr. Tom comments on that transition as well as the choice of readings for the Divine Liturgy.




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The Bread and the Wine

Fr. Thomas looks at the significance of using leavened bread and real wine for the Eucharist.




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The Proskomede - Preparing the Bread and the Wine

Fr. Thomas begins today some reflections on the rite of the preparation of the bread and the wine to be offered on the altar in the ritual called the Proskomede.




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The Proskomede - Preparing the Bread and the Wine part 2

Fr. Thomas explores the significance of the way the bread is cut and laid on the diskos during the preparation for the eucharist.