We have some Jehovah’s Witnesses that come by the rectory pretty regularly (you have to admire their persistent optimism!). Theologically, Jehovah’s Witnesses are latter-day followers of the heretic Arius: they do not believe that Jesus Christ is the uncreated, only-begotten Son of God, One of the Holy Trinity. But that is not the point for […]
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October 23, 2012 By
I’m a bit swamped right now, but I have some great interviews in the bag and still more scheduled. Two weeks ago, I interviewed Professor Juliana Golas. She is a child development expert (and not just because she has four children) at URI. She had some amazing insights into what parents and communities should and […]
Homily: The Cosmic Implications of the Golden Rule
October 16, 2012 By
St. Luke 6:31-36 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? […]
20120930 Grit, Nutrition, and Chris Masterjohn, PhD
October 2, 2012 By
This episode begins with an explanation of why Jesus calls a desperate woman a “dog” and a discourse on the need for spiritual “grit”; but the vast bulk of the show is given over to a wonderful interview with Chris Masterjohn, a PhD post-doc in nutrition who talks to us about eating real, eating ancestral, […]
20120916 Fr. John Peck on Media Evangelism and Prepping
September 21, 2012 By
In this episode, I start by sharing the news and press release from the third meeting of the Assembly of Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, then move into a wonderful interview on Orthodox media and prepping with Fr. John Peck. Check out this episode
Homily – Taking work (and liturgy) seriously
September 4, 2012 By
St. Matthew 21:33-42; 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Work: A Homily for Labor Day Weekend This week’s epistle reading is a wonderful reminder that no parish exists in isolation (any more than Christians exist in isolation), and that the bonds between our parishes should be strengthened and cherished. I strongly encourage everyone to visit other parishes, especially on […]
20120902 Politics and Religion in Russia
September 2, 2012 By
After talking about work, I interview Professor Nicolai Petro (URI) about the Pussy Riot case and and the history of Islam in Russia and what the Russian government has done in Tatarstan to avoid the rise of radical Islam there. Check out this episode
20120819 Interview on the Paranormal and Ecumenism
August 18, 2012 By
http://traffic.libsyn.com/orthoanalytika/20120818-FrMaximos.mp3 Today’s show starts with me talking about some logistical changes (increased access to back editions, upgraded website, twitter) ORTHOAnalytika. Speaking of which, here’s a shoutout to Fr. John Peck of Logos Web Services for his work on the layout/content transfer and to Fr. John at Orthodox Internet Services for his hosting services. No transitions are painless, […]
20120621 Interview with Fr. Peter Preble on Prayer and Spiritual Fatherhood
June 22, 2012 By
A call to make America into a holy nation. An interview with Fr. Peter Preble Priest, Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas Rector, St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts Host, Shepherd of Souls podcast on Ancient Faith Radio Stavrofor Monk and Founder of the St. Columba of Iona Orthodox Monastery Chaplain, Dudley Fire Department […]
20120615 Orthodox and Genetics, Part One
June 16, 2012 By
A Pep Talk for the Orthodox Christian Sponsor: www.douglasaperkins.com Cool thing for the Prepper Priest from Duluth Trading Company: the prepper-priest’s kontorasson (clergy vest – I use the black one in tall; it has pockets for all my priest-stuff!) An interview with Dr. Deborah Sirko-Osadsa, D.A.B.M.G., F.A.C.M.G. Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Former Director, Molecular […]
