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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Dr. Constantinou continues her "Introduction to the Bible" with the first of a series of episodes on the Prophet Ezekiel.

Dr. Constantinou discusses the call narrative of the prophet Ezekiel.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the prophet Ezekiel.

Dr. Constantinou addresses (among other things) one of the most famous verses from Ezekiel that is particularly popular among Orthodox Christians.

Dr. Constantinou addresses predestination and more in her continuing discussion of Ezekiel.

Dr. Constantinou discusses Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones.

Dr. Constantinou searches the Scriptures and the words of the Fathers to find out what it means and what we should do when a priest's corruption is revealed.

Dr. Constantinou consults St. John Chrysostom on the responsibilities of both the priesthood and the episcopacy, as well as on what the priest and the bishop are supposed to be like.

Dr. Constantinou begins a new series on the Book of Daniel by addressing the questions around authorship and dating of the text.

Dr. Constantinou continues the series on the Book of Daniel by discussing the importance of the Septuagint to the Early Church.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou shares insights from the writings of the early Church Fathers on the Book of Daniel.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou explains the origin and validity of the Apocrypha, and discusses the Story of Susanna found in the Book of Daniel in the Septuagint.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou discusses further the Story of Susanna, along with the patristics comments on this portion of the Book of Daniel.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins the reading and study of the first chapter of the Book of Daniel, with commentary from the Church Fathers.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou turns to chapter two of the Book of Daniel in which we find the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou introduces the eschatological prophecies of Daniel and continues with chapter two of the Book of Daniel.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou completes our study of chapter two of the Book of Daniel, and discusses the ability to predict the end of the world.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins our study of chapter three of the Book of Daniel, and the story of the Three Youths (Children).

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou explains the meaning of a 'cubit' as she continues our study of chapter three of the Book of Daniel.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues our discussion of chapter three of the Book of Daniel.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues our study of chapter three of the Book of Daniel and the story of the Three Young Men.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou answers a question from a listener about the words used for "worship" in Greek, and then continues our study of chapter three of the Book of Daniel.

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Fr John Finley on the ills of being "community-less"—spiritual but not religious—in Yuma, Arizona.

In our efforts to spread the Faith, sometimes we fail; if we die, we bear more fruit! Fr. Joseph speaks at St Nicholas Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.

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

Fr. John was down in Texas, in Midland at Midfast, speaking about the Cross at Holy Cross Church and what it means to deny one's self.

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.

If the Lord will accept us at "the eleventh hour" -- why all the prayer, fasting, and alms giving? Fr Joseph speaks at an ecumenical gathering about how the Orthodox work out their salvation.

Fr Joseph asks parishioner Jeff Anderson why he finds the Samaritan Woman, St Photini, so special. (Talk about a "come to Jesus" moment!)

The blind man stumbled toward the water bearing spit and the clay -- only to return whole! But at first Celedonius could only see darkness, shadows. Fr Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston on the final Sunday of Pascha.

Can you imagine for a moment that all this revealed religion stuff is really, really real? Fr Joseph speaking at Christ the Savior/Chicago, 2010.

In the second installation of his new series, Fr. Tom Hopko talks about the biblical and evangelical nature of the Divine Liturgy. True worship in Christ and the Holy Spirit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fr. Thomas reflects on the prayer read by the priest or bishop just before the Gospel reading in the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Thomas begins his reflections on the point in the Divine Liturgy when the Gospel is read. In particular he talks about the important connection between the Bible and the bishop.

Giving the sermon is more than just standing and talking in front of the congregation. It requires a knowledge of the people, the events of the day, the Holy Scripture readings, and much more.

Today Fr. Thomas talks about the actual delivery of the sermon and how best to fulfill the purpose of it.

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

Fr. John shares his homily on Romans 9.