Today we have the concelebration of two wonderful feasts: the celebration of the cross with the Annunciation (so we are half way through Great Lent and nine months away from the Nativity!). These are two feasts that fit so well together: a life … [Continue reading]
20130325 Paleo, the Paranormal, and Prepping
March 26, 2013 By
Today's show addresses the questions of Lenten Paleo fasting, whether NDE's are proof of the soul etc., and what everyone should do to be prepared for the most likely emergencies. I also talk about fun and transformative lenten disciplines like … [Continue reading]
20130315 The Fire
March 18, 2013 By
Taking a page from Jack Spirko's playbook (The Survival Podcast), I recorded this episode in the car. The Men in Black stole the last 45 minutes of it, but it still includes about an hour on the fire that all but destroyed our temple on the … [Continue reading]
20130215 Epistemology and Rev. Jonathan Malone
February 18, 2013 By
This episode begins with an introduction to Orthodox epistemology, but the bulk is spent in conversation with Rev. Jonathan Malone, PhD. He is a Baptist preacher with an interesting story to tell (teaser: a dark night of the soul answered through an … [Continue reading]
20130204 Orthodoxy, Politics, and Spycraft
February 5, 2013 By
Today's show features an interview with professor, blogger (XXCommittee), and counter-intelligence expert, John Schindler Ph.D. We talk about everything from the decline of contemporary morality, the problem with Afghanistan [twenty minutes of … [Continue reading]
Homily: St. John Chrysostom on Colossians 3:12-16
December 30, 2012 By
St John Chrysostom on Colossians 3:12-16 [before this, St. Paul told us to put away worldly things – now he teaches us how the new man is to act] Ver. 12-13. “Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, … [Continue reading]
Homily notes after Newtown: darkness.
December 18, 2012 By
Epistle reading. Colossians 1:12-18Gospel Reading: Luke 18 (the rich young man) Dark times. Our world needs light. Our world needs a savior. From today's Epistle (resonates more after this past week): Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified … [Continue reading]
20121107 Gvosdev on Orthodoxy and Politics
November 20, 2012 By
The hits keep coming! After I share some of my thoughts on how to approach democratic politics as a member of a minority faith that has universalist moral truth claims (hint: I love the U.S. Constitution), I share an awesome interview with Professor … [Continue reading]
Homily – On Unity (Ephesians 2: 14-22)
November 18, 2012 By
The Reading from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Ephesians. [2:14-22]: Christ is our peace, Who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, * by abolishing in His Flesh the law of commandments and … [Continue reading]
