Best Upper Room Media Podcasts (2024)

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#119 - Media and Sleep Product Ratings: You Look Like You’re The Best 27:57

1d ago27:57

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Over the past few years, the topic of sleep has permeated the media landscape like few other topics in science and medicine. This has led to not only a fascination withing the public about the topic, but also a wild west-like race to financially capitalize on sleep products. But which products are better than others? In this episode, we will: discu…

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The Unmet Needs of People 17:58

1d ago17:58

17:58

Fr Paul speaks about the unmet needs of people and how Jesus met them as well as how the church is responsible for also meeting the needs of people by bringing love and healing to them.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Cross: When Jesus Got Zero Votes 8:39

1d ago8:39

8:39

Fr Mark gives this beautiful homily on the third day of the feast of the cross.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Wisdom Is Counter Cultural 13:11

3d ago13:11

13:11

Tune in as Fr David delves into the difference between knowledge and wisdom in our spiritual lives - where acquiring wisdom allows us to act counter to the streams of this world.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Loving God Through Your Neighbour 15:57

3d ago15:57

15:57

Tune in as Fr David discusses how loving our neighbour is loving God. Hence, that is why it is so important to have a strong relationship with God as challenges that you may face when dealing with others will become less tense.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Doers of the Word 15:30

6d ago15:30

15:30

When we actually live for Christ, it is then that we truly experience Him. As such we become doers of the Word and partakers of who He is.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Why Am I Running from the Cross? 16:25

4d ago16:25

16:25

Fr Elijah discusses the power of embracing the cross during the vespers service of the feast of the cross.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Porch - Established and Settled 1:03:00

7d ago1:03:00

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The promises of God are ours as they were Israel’s but to obtain them we must be willing to go get them. To do that we must be established and settled by His Word and His Spirit. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free to share with others as the Lord leads. Please help us get The Word out If our…

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#118 - Apple Watches and Sleep Apnea: Watch It Now, Here It Comes 33:26

8d ago33:26

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On September 16th, 2024, Apple announced their new sleep apnea detection feature for their Apple Watch device had received FDA approval for the detection of mild to moderate sleep apnea. While this is an exciting development in the consumer medical field. In this episode, there are some concerns about this technology. In this episode we will: Touch…

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Beloved Let’s Stay Focused 26:21

8d ago26:21

26:21

Tune into Fr. Thomas Hanna as he explores the feeling of being 'dizzy' amidst the busyness of life. He encourages us to shift our focus towards eternal matters, finding peace in God in a world full of distractions.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Love Does! 18:14

8d ago18:14

18:14

In this talk, Fr. Elijah Estafanous unpacks the heart of Christ’s ministry and the message of love in action, as seen through the gospel. Highlighting the miraculous healings performed by Jesus, Fr. Elijah explains that these were not mere demonstrations of power, but expressions of divine love and compassion. Jesus healed because He loves—He is Lo…

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Intentionally Orthodox: Part 4 - The Way of Worship 40:07

8d ago40:07

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In the fourth part of the Intentionally Orthodox series, Fr. Elijah Estafanous dives deep into The Way of Worship in the Orthodox tradition. He explores why the way we worship is focused on transformation rather than entertainment, emphasizing that the goal of worship is to humble ourselves before God and reorient our lives around Him, rather than …

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Iconography In The Coptic Church 28:34

10d ago28:34

28:34

Tune in to this epic talk by Kyro Sharobim as he informs the youth that icons are a doorway to Heaven.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Tasbeha In The Coptic Church 24:58

10d ago24:58

24:58

Tune in as Abanoub Halim helps the youth understand what Tasbeha is by discussing the benefits of it and the terminology used.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Liturgy In The Coptic Church 47:55

10d ago47:55

47:55

Tune in as Mina Samy provides the youth with a deep insight into the many aspects that are included in the liturgy and how to benefit from it.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Journey: Spiritual Endurance 45:59

10d ago45:59

45:59

Tune into this epic talk given by Mark Sidhom as he presents the parallels between the endurance we need in our spiritual lives and the endurance one needs when participating in a marathon-like event. "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who compete…

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The Porch - Stand Strong 1:07:00

12d ago1:07:00

1:07:00

David ran toward Goliath and defeated him with a sling and a stone. We have a Rock as well and there comes a time when we must fearlessly stand strong against the enemy for the Kingdom of God and spreading the Gospel. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free to share with others as the Lord leads.…

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Paul's Epistle to the Galatians 37:53

14d ago37:53

37:53

Tune in as Fr Antony Andrews explores St Paul's letter to the Galatians, the context behind the book, the flesh and the spirit, the importance of the cross, faith, scripture and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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#117 - Seasons of Sleep: As The Old Sun Dies 28:26

15d ago28:26

28:26

As summer comes to an end, it's a good time to examine how seasonal change tends to affect our sleep. In this episode we will: Refresh our memories about circadian factors related to sleep Look at seasonal trends in sleep times, bed times and wake times Evaluate factors such as light, temperature, and exercise as well as other surprising sleep vari…

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Contentment 11:23

16d ago11:23

11:23

As humans we are always wanting more and are never satisfied with what we have. Christ calls us to a life of being content. May He help us in every circumstance to learn the art of being content having the knowledge that our relationship with Him is drawing us nearer to being united with Him everyday. May this be our source of comfort and desire.…

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The Source 14:50

18d ago14:50

14:50

God is the external source of energy, the only source of energy. Without Him we will begin to slow down and eventually come to a halt. Our life with mean nothing, it is only when the Lord becomes our whole source that we truly live life in it's fullest sense, knowing that all of us is derived from Him. The Creator and Giver of life.…

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Paralysed By Fear 20:01

21d ago20:01

20:01

Tune in as Fr David encourages us all to highlight an area in our lives where fear is present so that we can bring it before God in prayer, that He may help us overcome it.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Vigilance 17:33

21d ago17:33

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Tune in as Fr David reminds us to be mindful regarding our thoughts, what we say and our actions so that we may be pleasing in the eyes of the Lord.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Porch - On The Run 1:01:00

21d ago1:01:00

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The infilling of the Holy Spirit empowered the Church to fulfill the Great Commission. It fueled the Church and set it in motion. Like the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, the calling would be fulfilled no matter the obstacles or hindrances. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free to share with oth…

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5 Secular Traps Attacking Orthodoxy in the West 37:12

24d ago37:12

37:12

Fr Mark Aziz shares a convicting message of things that are hindering the church in the West from real transformation.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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#116 - Sleep Unplugged Book Club #1-Navigating Life With Restless Legs Syndrome: Bouncing 'Round the Room 39:43

22d ago39:43

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For the first installment of the Sleep Unplugged Book Club, we will examine Andrew Spector's new book Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome. This also marks a revisiting of the topic we covered in episode #13 (Restless Legs Syndrome: You Gotta Move). In this episode we will: Introduce Dr. Andrew Spector, a Duke University professor of neurolo…

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Remember Lot's Wife 14:42

28d ago14:42

14:42

Tune in as Fr. Timothy Fam reflects on discusses how we can prepare for the Last Day by reflecting on Lot's wife's attachment to the world and the importance of having a sense of urgency!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Fallen Times 23:06

29d ago23:06

23:06

Tune into Fr Thomas Hanna delves into the importance of the gospel of the end times. We must focus on the goodness of Christ’s message to take heed and remain steadfast our the faith.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Porch - Now Faith 1:03:00

28d ago1:03:00

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We serve a God who rewards having an expectation and belief in His ability to answer our prayers right now. A life of expectant faith in Him is what we are called to have. We are not supposed to believe anything else if we want to please Him. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free to share with …

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Fleeing the Abomination of Desolation 13:56

29d ago13:56

13:56

Fr Sam provides us with a spiritual interpretation of what can sometimes be a confusing passage of scripture. Through this homily we are able to hopefully flee all forms of abominations that seek to set themselves up in the place of God in our hearts and instead enthrone the Lord within our hearts.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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#115 - Insomnia and Sleep Debt: Pay It Back 24:39

1M ago24:39

24:39

There is no topic in sleep more likely to incite a riot between sleep experts than the concept of a sleep debt. Does it really exist? Can a sleep debt ever be repaid? If so, how long? In this episode, we will: Define sleep debt Examine a new population study on the effects of sleep debt on cardiovascular risk Attempt to consolidate the available re…

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Momento Mori- Remember Thy Death 19:32

1M ago19:32

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In this sermon Fr Elijah discusses the spiritual practice of Memento Mori" which is Latin for "remember your death." It's a reminder that life is finite and that one should live with an awareness of mortality. This awareness encourages people to live more intentionally, aligning their actions and choices with their ultimate purpose.…

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Doers of the Word 20:36

1M ago20:36

20:36

Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores how we need to be keepers or "Doers" of the Word of God, how we shoulld maintain our focus on the Lord, the difference between critics, talkers and doers and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Light vs Dark 28:39

1M ago28:39

28:39

Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores how light and dark are opposite in nature, how we should not fixate on the dark or the old, but rather to fixate on the new and on Christ and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Handle With Care 27:59

1M ago27:59

27:59

Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores the parable of the wicked vinedressers, how we should handle our spiritual lives with care, how the Lord will come back to see how we handled what He has given to us, and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Reward of Faith 28:07

1M ago28:07

28:07

Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores the importance of having faith in Christ, how it is the ulitmate essence of Christianity, how we can go about doing this, and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Put Your Heart Into It 23:24

1M ago23:24

23:24

Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores how we can put our entire heart and efforts into Christ, the benefits it will yield and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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What Unites Us Is Greater Than What Divides Us 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

Tune in as Fr. Timothy Fam discusses the true meaning of being united in Christ, and being a part of His family!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Porch - Are You Ready 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

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Many of the parables the Lord told were about being ready for His Return. He knew that human nature was to rest and be spiritually lazy. He saw it firsthand with the disciples and continues to speak to The Church today through the Holy Spirit to be ready. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free t…

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Teamwork 7:21

1M ago7:21

7:21

Tune in as Fr Mark explains the importance of maintaining love and peace in our relationships with others so that we can bring one another closer to reaching our goal of eternal life with our Lord and Saviour.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Relationships with Co-Servants 11:41

1M ago11:41

11:41

Tune in as Fr Jonathan emphasises the importance of love, especially in service, as this is the virtue that brings harmony into our lives and ultimately reflects God's love onto others. "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, i…

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Humility 16:35

1M ago16:35

16:35

Tune in as Fr Yacoub emphasises the importance of humility in our lives.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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God's Work in Progress 23:49

1M ago23:49

23:49

"The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth." Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores the miracle of feeding the five thousand and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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#114 - Inflammation and Sleep: I’m On Fire 32:23

1M ago32:23

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We have touched on inflammation as a central pathway connecting sleep disorders and dementia (episode 99), injury (episode 70), pain (episode 48), and cardiovascular disease (episode 35). In this episode, we shine the spotlight directly on inflammation and learn how it is connected to sleep. In this episode we will: Examine the reciprocal relations…

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Humble Yourself 2:06:26

1M ago2:06:26

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"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven."By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Day 1: St Mary's Revival 39:39

1M ago39:39

39:39

Fr Alexander Aziz discusses the importance of knowing Christ as the image of the invisible God, emphasising that true understanding of God and salvation is found in contemplating Christ's sacrifice on the cross.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Heavenly Standard 20:44

1M ago20:44

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Tune in as Fr Jonathan discusses the Heavenly standard we ought to be held to and the reward God promises us if we do so, to be with Him in Heaven.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Sermon about being like children 20:10

1M ago20:10

20:10

Sermon about being like children to enter the Kingdom of God.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Another Sunday 16:08

1M ago16:08

16:08

At St. John's Abouna Elijah discusses the small gifts as well as big are all equal acts of God's grace.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Seeing God in All things 20:31

1M ago20:31

20:31

Do you see God in all things? Or do we forget that God created all things & is in all things?Tune into Fr Elisha exploring how we seek to see God in all.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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