Best Theosis Podcasts (2024)

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Experiences of Theosis - Elder George of Gregoriou 7:48

3h ago7:48

7:48

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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Sonship and Theosis 44:56

10h ago44:56

44:56

Originally published on April 21, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Qualifications For Theosis - Elder George of Gregoriou 10:52

1h ago10:52

10:52

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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Being Titus 1:07:37

5h ago1:07:37

1:07:37

This Sunday, Pastor Carl taught about Christian formation and the life Jesus is praying us into. Teaching from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Carl taught that Paul was concerned about believers’ who detached their faith from the morals of the Old Testament. From eternity past, God had been revealing His nature to His people through His apostles and prophets, th…

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The Fiery Repentance of St. Mary of Egypt - St. Luke the Surgeon 10:36

1h ago10:36

10:36

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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“Finding a Spiritual Father”, in John of the Ladder, “On Obedience”, Part 1, Episode 1, Prof. C. Veniamin 37:15

6d ago37:15

37:15

Episode 1: “Finding a Spiritual Father”, in John of the Ladder, “On Obedience”, Part 1, Ep 1 Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" Based on the reading of The Ladder of Divine Ascent, one of the most influential writings in the history of spirituality, the purpose …

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The Challenges of Being Designed for More 2:05:42

1h ago2:05:42

2:05:42

The chief challenge of being designed for more is that you will not fit in places that are designed for less. Although everyone may have the language of being designed for more, few are willing to go through the transformation of their wine skin in order that their wine skin can hold the more it was designed to hold. Under the Oaks - March 27th, 20…

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Under the Oaks Q&A | Kingdom Conversations 1:50:55

2d ago1:50:55

1:50:55

We go live into the Q&A session from our leadership gathering, Under The Oaks. Over 500 leaders from all over the world gathered and it was amazing to sit and discuss the questions that could be in their hearts! Under the Oaks - March 27th, 2024

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I Feel In Blessed Augustine the Love of Christ - Fr. Seraphim Rose 8:56

10d ago8:56

8:56

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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See Me - Seen Jesus 51:42

11d ago51:42

51:42

Originally published on April 14, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Answering the Prayers of Jesus 58:48

7d ago58:48

58:48

This Sunday, Pastor Carl continued the Supernatural Connections message series teaching out of John chapter 17. Our world is more connected than ever but at the same time it is more divided. Jesus prayed to his Father on the night that he was betrayed that we would be connected as a body. Being connected to one another in a supernatural way is coun…

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Athanasius the Great, Part 4: On God the Word, 2 & “On the Incarnation”, 1, Prof. C. Veniamin 40:54

13d ago40:54

40:54

Series: Mystical Theology Episode 14: Athanasius the Great, Part 4: On God the Word, 2 & “On the Incarnation”, 1 Episode 14 of our “Mystical Theology” series consists of Part 2 of our presentation of God the Word according to St. Athanasius the Great, and includes the reading of excerpts from his famous, “On the Incarnation of the Word”. Themes cov…

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Becoming Wildly Tender | Under the Oaks 1:25:02

7d ago1:25:02

1:25:02

The Father craves something wild and undomesticated. When He tastes it, He will bless it from His innermost being! That is to say there is a measure of blessing that the domesticated ones will never have access to. It's only the real, unmasked, wild and undomesticated you that the Father desires. Abba is revealing our original blueprints - wildly t…

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Religion Almost Ruined Romans Part 2 1:09:50

9d ago1:09:50

1:09:50

An appropriate thematic interpretation of Romans, specifically Romans 8, is vitally important for this culture as we move forward. Unfortunately, Romans has been read, specifically in the West, as a book whose sole topic is about me and my salvation at worst, or us and our salvation at best. However, we're now recovering and unveiling the true mean…

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Sonship 101 50:08

18d ago50:08

50:08

Originally published on April 7, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Supernatural Connection 49:21

11d ago49:21

49:21

What a Sunday we had at Revival Life Church! We celebrated our church anniversary in the presence of God was tangible in the room. Pastor Carl started a new message series entitled Supernatural Connection about the body of Christ. Teaching from Ephesians 4, Pastor Carl detailed the three ways Christ’s body is represented in the Scripture and why it…

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Part 2 of Intrusive Thoughts, in Saint Silouan the Athonite, Episode 15, Prof. C. Veniamin 26:13

19d ago26:13

26:13

Episode 15: “Intrusive Thoughts”, Part 2, St. Silouan the Athonite (Fuller Treatment) Unit 16: “Sts. Silouan and Sophrony the Athonites: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Based on the reading of St. Sophrony’s masterful introduction to Saint Silouan the Athonite, “Intrusive Thoughts”, Part 2 offers a fuller treatment …

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Gregory Palamas: Conclusions (Better Sound Quality), Episode 7bis, Prof. C. Veniamin 25:16

20d ago25:16

25:16

Unit 14: St. Gregory Palamas: An Introduction, Prof. Christopher Veniamin Episode 7bis: Conclusions (Better Sound Quality) Episode 7bis of “Gregory Palamas: An Introduction” is mainly an *enhanced sound quality* version of the original episode (with new title credits at the beginning, and an end card, plus an appeal for support tagged on at the end…

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Gregory Palamas: Triumph of Ascetic Theology Over Philosophical Speculation (Better Sound Quality), Episode 6bis, Prof. C. Veniamin 28:56

20d ago28:56

28:56

Unit 14: St. Gregory Palamas: An Introduction, Prof. Christopher Veniamin Episode 6bis: Triumph of Ascetic Theology Over Philosophical Speculation (Better Sound Quality) Episode 6bis of “Gregory Palamas: An Introduction” is mainly an *enhanced sound quality* version of the original episode (with new title credits at the beginning, and an end card, …

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Gregory Palamas: Epistemological Presuppositions (Better Sound Quality), Episode 5bis, Prof. C. Veniamin 42:06

14d ago42:06

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Unit 14: St. Gregory Palamas: An Introduction, Prof. Christopher Veniamin Episode 5bis: Epistemological Presuppositions (Better Sound Quality) Episode 5bis of “Gregory Palamas: An Introduction” is mainly an *enhanced sound quality* version of the original episode (with new title credits at the beginning, and an end card, plus an appeal for support …

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Gregory Palamas: Iconography & Knowledge of God through Prayer (Better Sound Quality), Episode 4bis, Prof. C. Veniamin 26:33

21d ago26:33

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Unit 14: St. Gregory Palamas: An Introduction, Prof. Christopher Veniamin Episode 4bis: Iconography & Knowledge of God through Prayer (Better Sound Quality) Episode 4bis of “Gregory Palamas: An Introduction” is mainly an enhanced sound quality version of the original episode (with new title credits at the beginning, and an end card, plus an appeal …

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Gregory Palamas: The Jesus Prayer & Yoga (Better Sound Quality), Episode 3bis, Prof. C. Veniamin 29:33

22d ago29:33

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Unit 14: St. Gregory Palamas: An Introduction, Prof. Christopher Veniamin Episode 3bis: The Jesus Prayer & Yoga (Better Sound Quality) Episode 3bis of “Gregory Palamas: An Introduction” is mainly an *enhanced sound quality* version of the original episode (with new title credits at the beginning, and an end card, plus an appeal for support tagged o…

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Gregory Palamas: The Emperor's Six Questions (Better Sound Quality), Episode 2bis, Prof. C. Veniamin 27:59

23d ago27:59

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Unit 14: St. Gregory Palamas: An Introduction, Prof. Christopher Veniamin Episode 2bis: The Emperor’s 6 Questions (Better Sound Quality) Episode 2bis of “Gregory Palamas: An Introduction” is mainly an *enhanced sound quality* version of the original episode (with new title credits at the beginning, and an end card, plus an appeal for support tagged…

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Religion Almost Ruined Romans Part 1 1:25:33

24d ago1:25:33

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The book of Romans is not a road map to the American version of salvation. Romans is an invitation to a kingdom demonstration of a new humanity, ruling inside of a new creation. Coming into this new reality is the result of a union where God can finally begin to show us new things inside of this revelation. The Homestead Mobile - March 15th, 2024…

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On the Freemasonic Roots of the Ecumenical Movement - St. Seraphim of Sofia 18:19

22d ago18:19

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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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Jesus is the Savior We Need 55:29

18d ago55:29

55:29

Jesus is present with us in ever pain and darkness. It is only when we are present in our pain that we can be truly present with the one who can heal us and make us whole. The post Jesus is the Savior We Need appeared first on Revival Life Church Boca Raton, FL.By Revival Life Church

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Turning Disharmony Into Harmony 54:56

26d ago54:56

54:56

Originally published on March 31, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Gregory Palamas: Prolegomena (Better Sound Quality), Episode 1bis, Prof. C. Veniamin 37:13

26d ago37:13

37:13

Unit 14: St. Gregory Palamas: An Introduction, Prof. Christopher Veniamin Episode 1bis: Prolegomena Episode 1bis of “Gregory Palamas: An Introduction” is mainly an enhanced sound quality version of the original episode (with a new title credit and end card, plus an appeal for support), which introduces the "Hesychast Controversy" of the 14th centur…

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Answers To Challenging Fasting Questions - Elder Epiphanios of Athens 5:25

21d ago5:25

5:25

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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What is an Anathema? - St. Theophan the Recluse 13:00

1M ago13:00

13:00

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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Creation Eagerly Awaits 1:21:12

29d ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Creation is pregnant and waiting on you and I to show her what she needs to deliver. Creation cannot produce what's in her until you and I unlock her by showing her you and I finally reformed back in the image of the one that created us. We're finally believing that we're predestined to be conformed into the image of the Son and it's bringing creat…

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The Hopeful Community 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Carl continued the message series The Beloved Community by talking about The Hopeful Community. The teaching text was the Triumphal Entrance of Jesus on a borrowed horse. Jesus was riding a donkey to what would be His death, but the disciples were accompanying Him telling of the miracle of Lazarus. We live in an …

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Truth Trumps Facts 54:11

1M ago54:11

54:11

Originally published on March 24, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Athanasius the Great, Part 3: On God the Word, 1, in “Mystical Theology”, Prof. C. Veniamin 34:53

1M ago34:53

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 13: Athanasius the Great, Part 3: On God the Word, 1 In Episode 13 of our “Mystical Theology” series, we turn to St. Athanasius’ masterful defense of the Orthodox Faith, in his great works “Against the Gentiles” and “On the Incarnation of the Word”, and then in his “Against the Arians”, in which he presents the mys…

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Turning Filthy Temptations Into Crowns of Victory - Elder Ephraim of Arizona 4:02

28d ago4:02

4:02

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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On Idle Talk and Gossip - Abbess Thaisia 12:14

30d ago12:14

12:14

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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Theosis: The Ancient Path 1:21:18

1M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

We are recovering a patristic christology that will indeed reform our ideas of what it actually means to be saved. And ultimately what it means to be human. You are not primarily being prepared to do a task. But rather you are principally being prepared to become a pattern. An image bearer to the culture! Choose the ancient path and unlock the crea…

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A Supernatural Community 1:25:10

1M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

In our fifth message in the Beloved Community message series, Pastor Carl talked about the supernatural community. Reading from Acts chapter 2, we studied how Peter spoke of a new dynamic in the community of God. We have to make decisions in our walk with Jesus. We have to decide if we have added Jesus to our lives, or have we given our lives to Je…

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One Cosmos Two Dimensions 50:02

1M ago50:02

50:02

Originally published on March 17, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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“Intrusive Thoughts”, Part 1, Silouan the Athonite (Fuller Treatment), Episode 14, Prof. C. Veniamin 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

Episode 14: “Intrusive Thoughts”, Part 1, St. Silouan the Athonite (Fuller Treatment) Unit 16: “Sts. Silouan and Sophrony the Athonites: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" Based on the reading of St. Sophrony’s masterful introduction to Saint Silouan the Athonite, “Intrusive Thoughts”, Part …

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We're Back! Perspectives Podcast Returns 18:46

1M ago18:46

18:46

After a year break, we're back to conversations on a variety of missional and faith perspectives. This week, I'm joined by Broderic Crowe, our eldest son who's joined us in Cluj-Napoca Romania for the launch of a new missional creative space called Lighthouse Cluj. In this episode, we're just warming up the podcast gear, getting back in the saddle …

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Apostolic Fervor & A Protector of Orphans - St. Herman of Alaska (Treasury of Spirituality V-IX) 10:39

1M ago10:39

10:39

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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On Exercise - St. Nektarios of Aegina 16:16

1M ago16:16

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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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