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Orthodox Wisdom

Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy

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Readings of the Writings and Lives of Orthodox Christian Saints. These recordings are free to download and share. All I ask is that you do so respectfully and reference this channel. You can also contact me, Timothy Honeycutt, at: orthodoxwisdom1@gmail.com Glory to Jesus Christ!
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The ByzCast

The Byzantine Life

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Podcasts diving deep into Catholic content from a Byzantine/Eastern perspective. Featuring audio of The Orthodachs Show (current events and topical interview/monologue show), The Byzantine Life Reads (audio of Byzantine spiritual classics) and more to come! Stay Tuned, Christendom!
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Orthodox Morphosis

Trisagion Films, Inc.

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Join Fr. Panayiotis and Strati Papageorgiou as the discuss Orthodox theology and related topics. There is still much ignorance and misguided theology in the world and Orthodox Morphosis, which means Orthodox education, is an attempt to address this and other issues from an Orthodox perspective.
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Clips for Mom

Jamey Bennett

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Spiritual and intellectual nourishment for my mother to listen, perhaps while eating breakfast. I’m Jamey Bennett, and my mom, Kathy, is the best. When I was a child, she used to read to me all the time, but I especially am fond of the times she would read to me before school over breakfast. And when I moved across the country as an adult, she started sending me newspaper clippings and other things of interest to read. In my own way, I’m returning the favor. On Clips for Mom, I read excerpts ...
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For Christian fathers and husbands who want advice to win the race to Christ. We discuss how to be the men God called us to be and how to be role models for our children. As Christian men, we are called to be leaders in the home and we talk about the best ways we can support our wives and children. Topics include raising kids in the faith, fulfilling your duty as a father, and how to be the priests of our little home churches. Past guests include Father Barnabas Powell and Dr. Phillip Mamala ...
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Catholic Plebs

The collective members of the Catholic Plebs

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Catholic Plebs began as a writing society of men seeking follow in the path of great Christian intellectual writers such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolken.The podcast is centered around fraternal engagement, theological discussion, and spiritual reflections.----(Writing Website: https://catholicplebs.wixsite.com/home)----(Podcast Website: https://catholicplebs.buzzsprout.com)----(Email: CatholicPleb@gmail.com)
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The Institute of Men exists to build, strengthen, and form Christian men by helping them figure out what kind of man they want to be. We derive wisdom from what is ancient, traditional, and from the greatest men in history. You will develop character, morals, and a Christian worldview. You will also learn about your Christian heritage throughout history. This is a podcast for LEARNING and development. Become: A Man of God A Man of Good Presence A Man of War A Man of Valor A Man of Action A M ...
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St. Elias Melkite Church offers Bible Study with Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo who received his MA in Theology with a concentration in Sacred Scripture from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College and his PhD in Biblical Studies at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Come study with us! We study the Bible every Tuesday, 7pm Pacific, Online. Which means that you can participate live where ever you are in the world. Be sure to log in a few minutes early. When ready, click ...
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What is the firmament? What does scripture mean by “waters above the heavens”? St. John expounds upon the Scriptural testimony and raises our minds and hearts both to God’s creation and God Himself. 0:00 Introduction1:26 Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8 and Psalm 148:4-62:33 Commentary on Psalm 148:43:00 Commentary on Genesis 1 (Homily 4)18:16 Commentary o…
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A reading of Chapter Four from "Noetic Prayer as the Basis of Mission and the Struggle Against Heresy" by Archimandrite Ephraim TriandaphillopoulosIn six short chapters Fr. Ephraim, like a spiritual doctor and specialist in spiritual diseases, dissects the disease of heresy and its cause, offering both as method of cure and cure itself the medicine…
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The story of how Gerondissa Makrina become a beacon of Orthodox life in Greece under the guidance of St. Joseph the Hesychast. Gerondissa's nuns later helped start many monasteries in America and Canada under the leadership of Geronda Ephraim of Arizona.Text is from "My Elder Joseph the Hesychast" by Elder Ephraim of Arizona, p. 574-580-BUY "My Eld…
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The Christian soul loves the Mother of God and that love is exemplified and ignited listening to these reflections from St. Silouan the Athonite.This text is found in "Saint Silouan the Athonite" by St. Sophrony the Athonite, pp. 390-393-BUY "Saint Silouan the Athonite" by St. Sophrony here: https://churchsupplies.jordanville.org/products/saint-sil…
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In this conversation, Zac and Andrew discuss Andrew's book (co-written with David Paul Baird and Rev. Michael Ward) entitled 'Popcorn with the Pope.' We delve into specific films on the list, such as 'Au Revoir Les Enfants' and 'Babette's Feast', discussing various themes and ideas from each. Relatedly, we also discuss concerns about the impact of …
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Send us a Text Message. We are going to take a break from the mini three part serious looking at sin and focus on prayer with a fantastic work from St. John Mary Vianney Topics: Prayer, Jesus, Saints, God, how to pray, Catholic, Christian The work from St. John Mary Vianney From the Catechetical Instructions by St. John Mary Vianney, priest The glo…
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"I'm bored!" we hear people say, maybe even we ourselves have said this. St. Theophan the Recluse offers practical advice to overcome boredom and the feeling of being all alone. -BUY the book which includes this text: "The Spiritual Life and How to Be Attuned to It":https://stpaisiusgiftshop.com/new-products/the-spiritual-life-new-edition/-LISTEN t…
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Elder Ephraim reflects on the great love of God for man and how critical humility is to remain in communion with God and His grace.Excerpt "Counsels from the Holy Mountain: Selected from the Letters and Homilies of Geronda Ephraim of Arizona", p. 379-384-BUY "Counsels from the Holy Mountain": https://stanthonysmonastery.org/products/counsels-from-t…
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"What is the hallmark of a priest? To gather prosphora? To perform nice services? To preach sweetly and 'usefully' from the ambo and make a few young ladies tear up emotionally from his contemplative thoughts? What is the hallmark of a priest and bishop in these difficult years?..."A reading from "The Christian in the End Times", 2nd edition, pp. 3…
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The miraculous sign of St. Euphemia at the 4th Fourth Ecumenical in Chalcedon proved the truth of the Orthodox confession of two natures in Christ, united and yet distinct. This text includes a brief Life of St. Euphemia, the events of the 4th Ecumenical Council, including those preceding it, and the miracle of St. Euphemia. St. Euphemia's miracle …
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Send us a Text Message. Today's podcast follows King David as he is seated on the throne of God's Kingdom and his decent into sin. We examine many questions on the nature of sin and how to avoid by carefully looking at how David falls from sin to sin. Topics: Scripture, how to avoid sin, David, Sammuel, Bible, Uriah the Hittite, Bathsheba, Murder, …
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Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? What spiritual laws are at work when we are prideful and when we fall? How does God help both the humble and the proud to walk the narrow path of salvation? St. Paisios the Athonite answers these questions and more. -BUY St. Paisios' book, "Elder Hadji-Georgis the Athonite":https://www.athoniteusa.com/pro…
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St. Theophan's answer to arguably the most fundamental question for each man: How can I save my soul? "What does one say to the person who asks: 'How can I save my soul?' This: Repent, and being strengthened by the power of grace in the Holy Mysteries, walk in the path of God's commandments, under the direction which the Holy Church gives you throu…
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In this conversation, Zac and Alex discuss the limitations of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on human flourishing. They explore the role of intuition and embodiment in human understanding, and explore a Christian account of the development of understanding via the Sacraments. They also delve into the concept of emergent consciousness a…
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A word for us all from one the greatest Russian saints of recent times. "The sons of the world consider distraction to be something innocent, but the holy fathers recognize it to be the origin of all evils."-LISTEN to other recordings of St. Ignatius Brianchaninov---My Cross and the Cross of Christhttps://youtu.be/RDmmWFqGGYA---Exhortation on the P…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s Podcast goes through scripture. We start out in the Old Testament at Exodus, when Moses receives The Ten Commandments, and Israel creates for themselves the god who freed them from the Egyptians. Here we find a curious detail that points us back to an earlier story in Exodus, and eventually bring us back to Genesis w…
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Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios, in his examination of the Book of Revelation, sees "the depths of Satan" (Rev. 2:24) applying to today's satanic, neo-gnosticism: Freemasonry. Spreading its wicked tentacles throughout society, often in ways unknown the average person, Freemasonry is a powerful force that all Christians must not underestimate. Elder At…
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Bishop (then Hieromonk) Luke gives a firsthand account of the Glorification (Canonization) services of St. John Maximovitch of Shanghai & San Francisco (+1966). Holy Hierarch John, pray to God for us!Photo in thumbnail is from the 1994 Glorification services at Holy Virgin Cathedral in San Francisco.-READ: the text of this recording from Orthodox L…
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These prayers come from the excellent book "On the Upbringing of Children" by Bishop Irenaius, published by St. Xenia Press 0:00 Intro 0:06 A Prayer of Parents for their Children 1:53 A Prayer of Children for their Parents 2:17 Another Prayer of Children for their Parents 3:33 A Prayer of Spouses for Each Other -BUY "On the Upbringing of Children" …
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In addition to St. Justin Popovic's piercing theological clarity, this text offers us three significant examples: 1) The Serbian Hierarchs humbly asked a priest for his thoughts before making their decision 2) This priest, St. Justin, responded boldly and clearly 3) The Serbian Hierarchs followed his advice. All this is regarding a most tempting an…
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Listen to St. Nektarios praise these holy mothers who raised some of the greatest saints the earth has ever seen. He describes how these holy women planted Christ in their sons' hearts and cultivated the grace to maturity. How critical the role of the mother is in raising children and how firm the foundation she can lay down in the hearts and minds…
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On occasion, I depart from my standard approach and record texts by those still alive in this world. Generally, I stick to texts from those who finished their race and are widely embraced as being victorious in Christ. This text from Fr. Zacharias, the disciple of St. Sophrony of Essex, is truly life-changing and worthy of your heart’s attention. A…
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Our holy father Paisios the Athonite exposes the plans of the enemy and calls those who love the Truth, Christ Himself, to be aware and resist. Repent, receive the Mysteries, prayer fervently, since, as St. Paisios says, "Perhaps you, too, will live to see many of the signs written in the Book of Revelation."This text is found in “Spiritual Counsel…
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You may never hear more inspiring, humbling, and challenging words on illness, its purpose, and the best way we can face it. This excerpt from "Wounded by Love" exhibits his insatiable love for Christ, his wounded yet healed heart. St. Porphyrios knew about suffering with illness both by personal experience and his many years as a hospital chaplain…
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The Church worldwide loves St. John of Kronstadt… but do we love him for plainly speaking the truth? I can only imagine if parish priests today gave a homily like this. Most would get a lot of complaints from their parishioners, maybe even yelled at during coffee hour, and the bishops might hear of it, too. God grant us humility to accept the bitte…
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St. Nikolai Velimirović offers comments on the seven phrases Christ spoke on the Cross, helping us go deeper in our understanding and love for Christ.-READ the text here:https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2019/04/the-seven-phrases-christ-spoke-on-cross.html-FIND an Orthodox parish and monastery near you: https://orthodoxyinamerica.org/______St. Nikol…
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St. Ephraim offers a dynamic commentary on this famous story (Matthew 26:6-13) that the Orthodox Church reads each year on Holy Wednesday. Presenting detailed conversations between the sinful woman, the devil, Simon the Pharisee, and Christ, this homily is faithful to Scripture yet expands our understanding and experience of this most instructive e…
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St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, one of the most beloved Russian saints of the past few centuries, exhibits his apostolic love and zeal in these brief exhortations. Always remember the sufferings, the love of Christ Jesus. 0:00 Beginning 0:11 Remembrance of the Divine Passion 3:16 Imitation of the Life of ChristText is from "Journey to Heaven", p. 99-103. To…
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This short excerpt from Elder George's treatise discusses the characteristics of experiences of theosis, union with God, the true purpose of each and every human being. Elder George (Kapsanis), former Abbot of the St. Gregorios Monastery on Mount Athos who reposed in the Lord on Pentecost 2014, presents the Orthodox understanding of Theosis and the…
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This short excerpt from Elder George's treatise explains the qualifications for attaining the true purpose of each and every human being: union with God, or Theosis. Elder George (Kapsanis), former Abbot of the St. Gregorios Monastery on Mount Athos who reposed in the Lord on Pentecost 2014, presents the Orthodox understanding of Theosis and the es…
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St. Luke teaches: "With this deep and fiery repentance the force that prevented her from entering the church receded and she finally entered. There she fell before the life-giving Cross of the Lord and did not get up until the end of the service. Tears flowed from her eyes, from the eyes that once seduced men and are now cleansed with wholehearted …
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In this letter, Fr. Seraphim expresses his reaction to unhealthy approaches to Blessed Augustine, the great bishop and Church father of Africa, and shares a more personal side of his own experience with Augustine and his works: "I feel in Augustine the love of Christ."In Fr. Seraphim Rose’s time, as well as today in 2024, many diverse and strongly …
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St. Seraphim of Sofia discusses an important aspect of the Ecumenical Movement in the 20th century: Freemasonry. Presenting to the Moscow Pan-Orthodox Congress of 1948, which included representatives from nearly all autocephalous Orthodox churches, St. Seraphim highlights the well-known Freemason, John Raleigh Mott, the main promoter of "unity" amo…
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Elder Epiphanios Theodoropoulos (+1989) was a celibate priest who lived his whole life in the world. “He didn’t retreat to Mt. Athos which he loved dearly, but lived in the city of Athens...." Absorb the wisdom of this faithful priest of our times. 0:00 Beginning0:07 Fasting and Dieting2:21 Fasting and Name Days3:02 Fasting and Hospitality-READ the…
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Every year during the first Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, the questions arise: "Why are we anathematizing people? Is the Church really sending them to hell? What is an anathema?" In his homily on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, St. Theophan the Recluse provides as answer to such questions, raising our theologoical conscienc…
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Elder Ephraim encourages a brother struggling with lust and self-abuse (masturbation), inspiring him never to despair and always to repent and trust in God’s infinite mercy. Such temptations are allowed by God to humble and strengthen our will, and such patient endurance wins divine crowns.A letter from Athos, June 30, 1958 from "Counsels from the …
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Our Lord said, "But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment (Matt. 12:36)."Abbess Thaisia, a spiritual daughter of St. John of Krodstadt, served as abbess of a convent in Leushino, Russia. Her autobiography and letters have served as an inspiration to countless souls and are …
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St. Herman, who traveled from his monastery in Valaam to share the gospel of Christ with the native Alaskans, established the light of Orthodoxy in the hearts of countless souls and forever changed North America. This reading shows forth some of his most inspiring and well-known teachings, vital for everyone, especially Americans.0:00 Beginning0:16…
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The towering figure of St. Nektarios offers a speech at the opening of a gymnasium in 1893, showing forth the purpose of a fit physique and the relationship between soul and body. St. Nektarios published this speech in 1894.Reading from "For Mind and Heart: St. Nektarios as Teacher" by Newrome Press, pp. 45-52.-BUY "For Mind and Heart: St. Nektario…
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"Let the children be conscious that they are members of Christ's family. Let the children come to love church!"With an inspiring message for parents, Fr. Michael Pomazansky exhorts us to help our children not just come to church but to learn to love church. Addressing practical aspects and the important matter of compulsion, this short article offe…
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In this episode, Zac and Andrew discuss various news articles in the 'Fake News' segment and then dive into a close read of an article by L.M. Sacasas titled 'Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology.' They explore the concept of secularization and how it applies to the religion of technology, as well as the implications for society. 00:…
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St. Herman, who traveled from his monastery in Valaam to share the gospel of Christ with the native Alaskans, established the light of Orthodoxy in the hearts of countless souls and forever changed North America. This reading shows forth some of his most inspiring and well-known teachings, vital for everyone, especially Americans0:00 Beginning0:13 …
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How do we prepare for Holy Communion and the Divine Liturgy? How should we spend the night before? How much do we desire to acquire and preserve the grace of God in our souls and bodies? Archbishop Averky and St. John Maximovitch embodied the holy tradition of the ancient fathers in the 20th century, expressing the wisdom of Christ applied to our o…
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Today we're breaking down five Super Bowl commercials, including one that Zac describes as "the worst commercial I have ever seen." Kia EV9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU7BJc96lI4 Microsoft Copilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaCVSUbYpVc&ab_channel=Microsoft Temu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Od0aOse1wc&ab_channel=Temu He Gets Us: htt…
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Archbishop Theophan of Poltava (+1940) whom we commemorate today (February 6/19) was a spiritual son of St. Theophan the Recluse, spiritual father of Archbishop Averky of Jordanville, and confessor for the Russian Royal Family before their martyric deaths in 1918. In these letters we are given general advice on fighting the passions, prayer, and an…
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Today, we are talking about Saint John Chrysostom and how we can learn to love our wives at the standard God requires. Support the Work! Instituteofmenpodcast.com/support Read My Substack: keatontucker.substack.com Listen to the Podcast: instituteofmenpodcast.com *Listen to the Podcast on all platforms. The Institute of Men exists to build, strengt…
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Anyone inquiring into Orthodoxy will find clarity from Elder Cleopa's detailed exposition of the Scriptures, especially if the ever-virginity of the Virgin Mary is currently a stumbling block to Orthodoxy.Elder Cleopa is one of the most beloved Romanian elders of the 20th century. A confessor of the faith under the Romanian communists, Elder Cleopa…
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