Best Christ Our Life Podcasts (2024)

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Trinity, Incarnation and Sacrament: Dogma - Part 1

3+ y ago

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This is the first part of a nine-part series on forming an Orthodox world view that is founded on the dogmas of the Trinity, Incarnation, and sacrament. In part one we discuss the concept of "dogma" or doctrine. Is dogma important? How can we talk to modern people who believe they don't believe in "dogma"?…

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Relics Part 4: Persons, Essence and Energies

5+ y ago

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In part four of our discussion of relics, we tackle the nature of God and the nature of the human being and how we can "know" a person. What is the relationship of "nature" to a "person"? What is an "energy"? How are a nature's energies expressed? The proper definition of nature, energy and personhood form the cornerstone for a proper definition of…

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Relics Part 3: Essence and Energies

5+ y ago

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After a two-month disappearance, Steve and Bill resurface and finally record part three of the series on "Relics." In this program they discuss the Orthodox view of God and how the creation can literally "participate in God," or, as St. Peter says, be a "partaker of the divine nature." How can the infinite God who says, "You cannot see my face and …

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Divine Liturgy Part 5: Lay Aside All Earthly Cares

7+ y ago

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The bread and wine, the gifts of the people, have been moved from the table of preparation (prothesis table) to the altar in the Great Entrance. In this program we further discuss the Cherubic Hymn in which we are admonished to "lay aside all earthly cares" as we confront the reality of the heavenly Kingdom and the unity of all believers both in he…

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Lead Me To The Rock

7+ y ago

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Lead Me To The Rock Hear my cry, O God Attend to my prayer From the end of the earth I will cry to You When I’m overwhelmed Chorus: Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I You have been a shelter for me You are my defense I will never be moved When I put my trust in You In You there’s strength Shelter under Your wings I will dwell in Your house f…

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You Are Light To Me

7+ y ago

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You Are Light to Me Emmanuel Those in darkness have seen a great light A Saviour’s come On the ones in the shadow of death a light has dawned Chorus: Jesus has come to bind broken hearts Proclaiming liberty The light of the world, has appeared to man And this light found me You are light to me And Your grace has set me free Here I stand, by the blo…

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A Revelation Of Jesus

8y ago

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A Revelation of Jesus Matt 17:1-9; Exo 19:21; 33:20; 2 Cor 4:6; Col 1:15 All who are willing to listen to Jesus and forsake their life in this world will find a greater revelation of Him.By Darren

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Nature Divine

8+ y ago

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Nature Divine O Your power has given us All things for life and godliness That we might partake of Christ And His nature divine These, Your precious promises The saints of old could not possess You, reserving this for us The Son within resides Chorus: Jesus died and rose again, exalted to Your side Pouring out the Spirit to empower us to shine With…

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We're Back

8+ y ago

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Steve and Bill offer indisputable evidence that they are still alive by breaking radio silence. Tune in and find out what has been going on for the last few weeks, and then join them in a discussion of "The Unseen Warfare," a Lenten discussion of the spiritual warfare.By Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Understanding The Virgin Mary - Part 3

8+ y ago

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This is the final program of the three-part series on Mary from our audio archives of our live program on KPXQ Phoenix. In this program we discuss several misconceptions about Mary and her place within the Christian Church through the ages.By Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Understanding The Virgin Mary - Part 2

8+ y ago

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In this program we continue the discussion of the Church's teachings regarding the perpetual virginity of Mary. This program was from originally broadcast live in December 2004 on KPXQ in Phoenix, AZBy Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Understanding The Virgin Mary - Part 1

8+ y ago

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In the next three programs we deal with the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. This series is taken from our live broadcasts at KPXQ 1360 in Phoenix, AZ.By Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Sola Sacramentalism?

8+ y ago

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In the tenth and final program in the series on "Developing an Orthodox World View" Steve and Bill discuss the notion of "sola sacraments." Often we hear that the Orthodox (and other liturgical Churches) believe that all that is necessary is to show up on Sunday and take communion in order to be saved. In this program we look at the relationship of…

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Incarnation, Sacrament and Salvation - Part 9

8+ y ago

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In the ninth part of the series on forming an Orthodox world view, Steve and Bill continue the discussion of the sacramental world view in light of the Incarnation and Trinity.By Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Incarnation, Sacrament and Salvation - Part 8

8+ y ago

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In Part 8 of the series we discuss the foundations of a "sacramental world view" based on the dogmas of the Incarnation and Trinity. How does God relate to creation and thus to the human being through the Incarnation and how does this manifest itself in the sacramental life of the Church?By Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Trinitarian Anthropology: Being as Communion - Part 7

8+ y ago

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In Part 7 of the series we discuss the "practical application" of the dogma of the Trinity. While all "orthodox" Christian churches affirm the dogma of the Trinity virtually none of them can really tell a believer why it is important to our salvation. If we are created in the image of God, then the Trinity is at the core of our being and defines no…

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The Trinity, Incarnation and Nature of the Church- Part 6

8+ y ago

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We continue the discussion of the nature of the Church and the self understanding of the Orthodox Church as being the "one true Church". How does this concept fit within the modern concepts of the "mystical" or "invisible Church"? We also discuss the early Christological heresies and how they relate to the modern concepts of the Church.…

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The Creed, Trinity, Incarnation, and the One Church Part 5

8+ y ago

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In part 5 of the series we continue the discussion of the importance of the Creeds, Christology and the incarnation of God in establishing the nature of the Church as the body of Christ. In this program we talk with Father John McCuen, a former Episcopal priest, about the nature of the "one, holy and apostolic Church" confessed in the Nicene Creed.…

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The Creeds and the Sacramental Life - Part 4

8+ y ago

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In Part 4 we continue the discussion of the Creeds and the 7 Ecumenical Councils. In a broad survey of the first eight centuries we discuss why the Councils called and the specific issues the 7 Councils dealt with. Then we ask, "What practical application do the ancient Councils have for modern Christians?"…

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The Creeds and the Sacramental Life - Part 3

8+ y ago

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In part three, we discuss the importance of the Creedal statements of the early Church. Are the dogmatic formulations of Trinity and Christology philosophical minor details for scholars or are they the very foundation of how we define EVERYTHING. Are Creeds divisive, intolerant and pointless or are they the basis for real unity in Truth?…

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Trinity, Incarnation and Sacrament - Part 2

8+ y ago

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In part two of the series, we discuss different world views and philosophies that the Incarnational and Trinitarian Christian dogmas confront. We continue to discuss the importance of clear and precise dogma and what has happened to the concept of "sound doctrine" in the modern Christian world.By Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Sola Scriptura and Tradition - Part 4

8+ y ago

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Part four of a four part series on "Sola Scriptura".By Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Sola Scriptura and Tradition - Part 3

8+ y ago

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Part three of the four part series on "Sola Scriptura".By Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Sola Scriptura and Tradition - Part 2

8+ y ago

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Part two of a four-part series on an Orthodox response to the doctrine of sola Scriptura.By Steven Robinson and Bill Gould

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Sola Scriptura and Tradition - Part 1

8+ y ago

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Part one of a four-part series on sola Scriptura. Steve and Bill discuss Hank Hanegraaff's (The Bible Answer Man) Christian Research Institute's piece on "What Think Ye of Rome" in which Norman Geisler and Ralph MacKenzie defend sola Scriptura. In this series of programs they show how and why the anti-Roman Catholic arguments for sola Scriptura do …

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Prayers to the Saints - Part 4: State of the Dead, cont'd.

8+ y ago

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In the final program of the series on "Prayer to the Saints" we continue the discussion of the state of the departed from the Scriptures. In many enigmatic passages we find the foundations for why the Church affirms the "Communion of the Saints" as including both those "in Christ" on earth and the "departed in Christ." Within these passages we find…

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Prayers to the Saints - Part 1: What is a Saint?

8+ y ago

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In the first of a series on prayers to the saints, we begin to discuss how the Orthodox Church connects the dots of many aspects of what it means to be "in Christ" and a member of "the body of Christ." Are we worshipping the saints in prayer? Does Scripture forbid prayer to the dead? Can the living communicate with the dead? What is true prayer? Th…

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