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- Jul 24, 20251h 27m
How a Navy Seal found Christ
How do you find Orthodoxy after serving in the most elite Special Forces for over a decade? Is PTSD a spiritual affliction or a mental one? Is there such thing as a "just" war? Slade Cutrer (baptized John), a former Tier 1 Navy Seal for 16 years, shares his testimony and answers some hard questions that an Orthodox Christian may benefit from.
- Jun 11, 202538 min
Reflections of Archpriest Serge Kotar
From leading one of the largest Orthodox communities in San Francisco to teaching in the quiet hills of Jordanville, NY, Archpriest Serge Kotar has witnessed the history of the Russian Church Abroad as it matured in America. Hear his thoughts on saints both glorified (and unglorified!), as well as his thoughts on Orthodoxy today.
- May 29, 202548 min
Finding God in the Book of Nature
Does science really conflict with God? Despite this common myth, a deeper dive into the history of science and religion reveals that that two actually support one another. NASA contributing scientist and Orthodox Christian Nikita Zelensky tells us how to properly understand the two.
- Jan 20, 202537 min
An Ode to Gen Z: The Most Atheist Generation
Generation Z (born 1997-2012) is the most stressed, isolated and depressed generation to exist. They are also the most atheistic. What's going on? We discuss this epidemic with Protopriest Viatcheslav Davidenko, who works intensely at cultivating a spiritual haven for the youth of today's world. Please support me if you like this show! paypal.me/andreyslivin
- Jan 3, 202538 min
The Man between Reagan and Gorbachev: Dimitry Zarechnak
How do you acquire spiritual peace when the fate of the world depends on your words? From 1971-1999, Dimitry Zarechnak was a Russian-English interpreter for the United States Department of State. He was the one who translated Gorbachev's Russian to then-president Ronald Reagan at the SALT (unclear disarmament talks), and vice versa. Hear his reflections on his work, his faith, and the current state of secular society.
- Jun 18, 20241h 7m
Miracles of the Theotokos: The Kursk Root Icon
In this episode, the Kursk Root Icon of the Theotokos graces us as Archpriest Serge Lukianov recounts some wondrous stories of one of the most miraculous icons of the Orthodox Church.
- Dec 16, 20231h 4m
Astrology: What's going on?
Sun sign, moon sign... Capricorn, Taurus, Mercury in retrograde... Astrology has been around for many centuries. Why is it suddenly becoming so popular? Is it all make-believe, or is there something actually behind it all? Is it harmless, or can it lead to delusion? Find out today with Edward Novis, our Professor of Byzantine Philosophy and English Literature.
- Sep 28, 202354 min
Federal Judge and Deacon: Law and Orthodoxy
In this episode, we interview Deacon Stephanos Bibas, a Federal Judge (appointed in 2017) who is just one level under the Supreme Court. How does one navigate the American legal system while being Orthodox? Tune in to find out.
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