Best Theosis Podcasts (2024)

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How To Theosis | Sacrifice | October 27th, 2024-10am 43:53

3d ago43:53

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Theosis is a mystical union with God. That may sound scary or uncomfortable, but it is how the bible talks about our relationship to the Father through the Spirit and the Son. We are being transformed through an inexpressible personal relationship with God, and one way we participate in that process is through sacrifice.…

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RCT 48: Divinization (Theosis) 24:36

10d ago24:36

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The Roman Catechism of Trent (RCT) p.143-146 The Creed, Article XII, Section C.By Fr. Dave Nix

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Ep. 334 - Theosis, Essence/Energies, and the Saints, with David Erhan 1:00:44

16d ago1:00:44

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David Erhan joins us this week to discuss some of the most important theological topics in Christianity. We are on this earth for theosis. David gets into what that is, the scriptural proof regarding theosis, and why other Christianities outside of Orthodoxy don't always emphasize it. We discuss the ever-so-important essence/energies distinction, a…

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Michael J. Gorman's Big NT Theological Ideas: Resurrectional Cruciformity, Missional Theosis, & More 1:17:29

27d ago1:17:29

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New Testament Scholar Dr. Michael J. Gorman explains his views on significant theological concepts: Paul's narrative spirituality and narrative soteriology, kenosis, justification by co-crucifixion, participating in Christ, resurrectional cruciformity, missional theosis, early Christian ethics, non-violence, and new covenant atonement. I, Dennis, w…

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My Town But Better | God’s Heart For A City | November 3rd 2024- 10am 53:48

11h ago53:48

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When we follow Jesus, we embrace a calling and mission to help and serve our world, community, and families into a better reality. This isn’t merely about saving people out of the world, it is about helping the people into the best place possible. That place is the good, kind, and thriving lordship and leadership of Jesus.…

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Bonus – CS Lewis Reading Day Livestream - 2023 East Coast 1:24:05

2d ago1:24:05

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On November 29th, 2024, the Pints With Jack celebrated Jack's 125th birthday in #CSLewisReadingDay. We will be celebrating #CSLewisReadingDay again this year. If you're not already, please sign up for the mailing list for a chance to win free books that day! [Show Notes]

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VLX 159: Mt 27:20-26. Pilate Scourges Jesus 32:48

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-STV: https://spiritustv.com/@padreperegrino -Donate: https://www.padreperegrino.org/donate/ -Telegram: https://t.me/padreperegrino -Gospel: Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. The governor again said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”…

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“By Way of Conclusion”, in John of the Ladder, Ep 11, Prof. Christopher Veniamin 23:14

6d ago23:14

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Episode 11: “By Way of Conclusion” Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" “By Way of Conclusion”, Episode 11 in our series, "John of the Ladder”, consists of concluding remarks regarding our brief overview of Steps 4 and 5 of the famous Ladder of Divine Ascent by th…

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Ep. 336 - Our Election Predictions, with Charles Haywood 58:43

12h ago58:43

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The Maximum Leader of the Worthy House, Charles Haywood is back with us, and this week, we give our election predictions. The regime is in their last-ditch attempts to undermine the Trump campaign. Will it work? Will we know the results the night of? What will the nation go through during the aftermath? We get into all of this and more. For more of…

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S8E5 – Perelandra – Chapter 4: "The Island of the Green Lady" 55:01

3d ago55:01

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Ransom meets a dragon, has a shower, eats some food, and makes contact with a green lady on a floating island... [Show Notes]

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“De Trinitate”, Book IX, Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 5, Dr. C. Veniamin 23:45

4d ago23:45

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 24: “De Trinitate”, Book IX, Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 5, Dr. C. Veniamin In Part 5 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 24 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we conclude our remarks on St. Augustine’s “Commentary on Ps. 134:3 (135:3)”, and then begin reading from Boo…

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Ep. 335 - Protestantism, Orthodoxy, and the Church, with Fr. John Peck 2:13:37

17d ago2:13:37

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This is a very special episode. My producer, Chris Williams, is a very humble and knowledgeable Protestant Christian. He's obviously been listening to every one of my episodes since he's producing them, and he is very interested in the Orthodox view of the world and also the differences between Orthodoxy and all the other Christianities. He approac…

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S8E4 – Perelandra – Chapter 3: "A Vision of Venus" 57:46

10d ago57:46

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In this episode Ransom describes his first impressions of Venus... [Show Notes]

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How To Theosis | Prayer | October 20th, 2024-10am 52:05

20d ago52:05

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Be weird! Be powerful in prayer! People who enjoy and employ prayer have learned that God is amazingly good and WANTS to do wonderful things for us and others.

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VLX 158: Mt 27:15-19. “I Have Suffered in a Dream.” 22:59

10d ago22:59

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-STV: https://spiritustv.com/@padreperegrino -Donate: https://www.padreperegrino.org/donate/ -Telegram: https://t.me/padreperegrino Gospel: Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted. And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “…

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S8E3 – Perelandra – Chapter 2: "Ransom Returns" 59:41

18d ago59:41

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Lewis packs Ransom into his coffin-like container and sends him to Perelandra. A little over a year later, Ransom returns... [Show Notes]

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Catholics Rescuing in North Carolina 37:02

16d ago37:02

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Ex-military and current trad-Catholic Logan Reed tells us of the supplies they're bringing to the storm victims of North Carolina following Hurricane Helene which hit October of 2024. Follow Logan Reed (@loganreednc) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganreednc?igsh=bTRrMzlxYnFldnd1By Fr. Dave Nix

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How To Thesis | Study | Oct 13th, 2024-10am 57:54

21d ago57:54

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We learn about the things we love. We enjoy learning about the things we love. We invest time, energy, and finances into the things we love. The more you learn about God, the Son and the Spirit, the more you will love God. What we learn and experience transforms our life.

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How To Theosis | Stillness | October 6th, 2024-10am 55:06

28d ago55:06

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Theosis is when we become by Grace all that God is by Nature, according to early church tradition. The scripture makes it clear that as Jesus is, so are we to this world. So, what does that practically take place? This series explores an ancient and ordinary approach to theosis.

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Leave Your Nets | Luke 5:1-11 | Trinity Church Cedar Hill 1:01:01

17d ago1:01:01

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Stay connected with us: Website: https://www.jakobbarrientos.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakobbarrientos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjakob7 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PastorJakob7By Jakob Barrientos Ministries

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Atonement Theology, Theories, and Models with Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen 1:25:40

20d ago1:25:40

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Dr. Kärkkäinen discusses the atonement in relation to soteriology and reconciliation as well as the concepts of theory, model, and metaphor. We cover Christus Victor, recapitulation, ransom, satisfaction, moral example, and penal substitution models. Karkkainen then focuses on the non-violent understanding of the atonement and then considers the In…

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Dr. Alister McGrath--Christian Apologetics: An Introduction--Why Believe in God? 57:13

25d ago57:13

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With three doctorates from Oxford and over 50 books to his credit, Dr. Alister McGrath is well-equipped to discuss apologetics including core elements, the inference to the best explanation, Dawkins' demand for a proof, and points of contact including a sense of longing, the beauty of the world, the ordering of nature, a sense of wonder, a sense of…

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Liberating Those on the Margins: "The Beautiful Gate" with Dr. Bob Ekblad 1:37:55

20d ago1:37:55

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Bob Ekblad discusses the nature of his ministry to the marginalized, his philosophy of ministry, the theology of the cross, the "outside the gate" concept, the biblical "powers", the church as resisting community, and several stories where he put his faith into action. I, Dennis, would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email me at th…

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“Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good” (Ps. 135:3), Augustine of Hippo, Part 4, Dr. C. Veniamin 32:04

21d ago32:04

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 23: “Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good” (Ps. 135:3), Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 4, Dr. C. Veniamin In Part 4 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 23 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we discuss the significance of St. Augustine's commentary of Psalm 135:3: “Praise…

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Ep. 333 - Orthodox Christianity's Seat at the Table, with Olga Ravasi 57:01

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My guest this week is Olga Ravasi, the executive director of the Christian Orthodox Coalition. At the COCUS, they aim to Educate, Empower, & Engage collective Christian Orthodox Voices in the cultural & social discourse as well as the civic process via the conservative virtues of our faith. Olga was part of the Trump campaign, as were several membe…

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S8E2 – Perelandra – Chapter 1: "Journey to Ransom's Cottage" 54:19

22d ago54:19

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We begin "Perelandra", following C. S. Lewis as he makes his tormented journey to Ransom's cottage. [Show Notes]

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Revelation of "I AM", Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 3, Dr. C. Veniamin 40:28

1M ago40:28

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 22: Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 3, Revelation of "I AM" (Exod. 3:18), with Prof. Christopher Veniamin In Part 3 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 22 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we discuss St. Augustine's understanding of the revelation of "I AM", given to Mose…

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Interview of Fr. Charles Murr by Fr. David Nix. 1:20:56

24d ago1:20:56

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Fr. Charles Murr recounts some of his Church-reform and parish-based adventures in Italy and Mexico.By Fr. Dave Nix

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Bonhoeffer: Pacifist or Conspirator Against Hitler? Discipleship in a World of Nazis w/ Mark Nation 1:32:45

1M ago1:32:45

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Historical orthodoxy has it that Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer participated in some way at some level in a plot to assassinate Hitler. Dr. Mark Thiessen challenges this reading of history, arguing that Bonhoeffer maintained his pacifism till the end. Dr. Nation considers the views of other Bonhoeffer scholars, the biographical …

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What Should I Believe? ----Curveball: God and the Journey of Faith with Dr. Peter Enns 1:01:00

1M ago1:01:00

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Dr. Peter Enns discusses his personal story, Wesley's quadrilateral, Rohr's tricycle, orthodoxy, OT biblical stories as something other than history, his critique of conservative biblical interpretation, C.S. Lewis and theosis, science and evolution, and near death experiences. I, Dennis, would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or send …

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Persons: Nature, Thought, Feeling, Perception, Will, Origin: Joshua Rasmussen: Who Are You, Really? 1:40:19

25d ago1:40:19

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Dr. Joshua Rasmussen discusses various lines of thought related to understanding the nature and origin of the human person. We look at inquiry in terms of introspection, reason, and the scientific method as well as feelings according to eliminativism, reductionism, non-reductive materialism, and the something more view. We next consider thought in …

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Can We Still Believe in God? Answering 10 Contemporary Challenges to Christianity w/ Craig Blomberg 50:21

1M ago50:21

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Dr. Craig Blomberg discusses several possible objections to the Christian understanding of God from the perspective of a New Testament scholar. We cover suffering and evil in the world, the notion of hell, and the relationship between slavery, gender roles, and homosexuality. Dr. Blomberg also considers miracles, mythology, violence, and biblical c…

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Israeli-Palestinian War in Gaza: A Christian Perspective with Historical and Theological Background 1:14:00

25d ago1:14:00

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Dr. Alain Epp Weaver discusses his 11 years in Israel-Palestine, ways not to talk about the conflict, the history of Zionism and Palestinian nationalism, Palestinian Christian experience and theology, Christian approaches to Judaism and Zionism, reasons behind October 7 attack, Israeli intelligence prior to October 7, the ongoing war and its effect…

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Ep. 332 - Our Mt. Athos Experience, with Conrad Franz 1:22:18

1M ago1:22:18

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In late August of 2024, Conrad Franz (of the World War Now podcast) and I were part of a small group of Orthodox Christian pilgrims who traveled to Mount Athos with Father Peter Heers. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life, and in this episode, we detail our trip along with a slideshow of pictures and videos. Mt. Athos has been the hear…

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More Than You Think | When We Change | September 29th, 2024 10am 31:54

1M ago31:54

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Join Pastor Payton Stewart for an inspiring journey into the meaning of baptism and the profound transformation we experience as we grow in our walk with the Lord.

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