Best Theosis Podcasts (2024)

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St Sophrony and the Divine Liturgy, John of the Ladder, Ep 4, Prof. C. Veniamin 21:14

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St Sophrony and the Divine Liturgy, John of the Ladder, Ep 4, Prof. C. Veniamin Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" In Episode 4 in the series, "John of the Ladder, Prof. Christopher Veniamin takes the opportunity to describe something of what it was like to expe…

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New Covenant and New Government 1:06:29

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Before we get the contrast of the Spirit and flesh late in Romans, we first get the contrast of Spirit and the law. Early in Romans, the Apostle Paul teaches us how to move out of the law and into grace. This teaching helps us understand that movement into the new is not possible without movement away from the old. The new is a covenant that is cre…

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Episode 11: Kingdom Conversations 2:21:21

3d ago2:21:21

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In this episode of Kingdom Conversations, we go live into the Q&A session from our June 2024 Under The Oaks gathering. Under the Oaks - June 8th, 2024

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The Cappadocian Fathers, Part 2: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, "Mystical Theology", Episode 17, Prof. C. Veniamin 31:34

7d ago31:34

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 17: The Cappadocian Fathers, Part 2: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, "Mystical Theology", Episode 17, Prof. C. Veniamin Episode 17 of our “Mystical Theology” series is deeper probe in to the trinitarian theology of the great Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gr…

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Orthodoxy and Ecumenism: St. Justin Popovic's Reply to the Serbian Bishops 18:27

6d ago18:27

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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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The Lordship of The Holy Spirit Part 3 1:38:44

9d ago1:38:44

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We’re moving away from personal lordship and we’re becoming a people that are moved by the impulses of the Spirit. The Spirit is Lord over everything that provokes appetite. Now that we’ve been liberated by the Lordship of the Holy Spirit, all of our appetites are under the governmental control of the Spirit. The Homestead Mobile - June 4th, 2024…

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The Lordship of the Holy Spirit Part 2 1:30:45

17d ago1:30:45

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For years, the Holy Spirit has been nothing more than a depersonalized force that when we talked about Him, it was in reference to what happened in a corporate setting. However, we're now discovering that the Father and Jesus are interested in you and I coming into an intimate knowledge of the person of the Holy Spirit. More importantly, his lordsh…

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Righteous Mothers of The Three Hierarchs: Nonna, Anthousa, & Emmelia - St. Nektarios of Aegina 6:01

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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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The Lordship of The Holy Spirit Part 1 56:31

20d ago56:31

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As essential as the Son is to teach us the nature of the Father, equally as essential is the Spirit to impart to us the revelation of the Son. The Spirit is the mystery and modesty of God. So now we're learning instead of looking at the depersonalized version of the Spirit as a force of wind, we now look at Him more appropriately as the ultra perso…

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Obedience to One's Spiritual Father, “On Obedience”, Pt 3, John of the Ladder, Ep 3, Dr. C. Veniamin 37:20

23d ago37:20

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Obedience to One's Spiritual Father, “On Obedience”, Pt 3, John of the Ladder, Ep 3, Dr. C. Veniamin 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 …

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Strength From Bearing Shame In Confession - Fr. Zacharias Zachariou 17:15

21d ago17:15

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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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Untethered From Time 1:33:39

26d ago1:33:39

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We're beginning to move in a common revelation of Yeshua that is creating an interior enlightenment. An enlightenment that changes the world as you and I come together inside of the revelation that two are better than one. This coming together is bringing an understanding that we're pre horizoned, called to Him, made righteous and we are called to …

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“Holy Saturday, Gen. 1:1–13”, Orthodox Bible Study, Session 2, with Dr. C. Veniamin (Feb 13, 2024) 44:08

27d ago44:08

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MT Academy “Holy Saturday, Gen. 1:1–13”, Orthodox Bible Study, Session 2, with Dr. C. Veniamin (Feb 13, 2024) Teaser Recording of the second session of our Bible Study, which took place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (at 9 PM Eastern Time). Discussion of the first reading for Holy Saturday, Gen. 1:1–13. See also the Timestamps below. It is hoped tha…

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Signs of the Times: Antichrist, Zionism, & Jews - St. Paisios the Athonite 8:44

27d ago8:44

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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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The Cappadocian Fathers, Pt 1: Introduction, Ep 16, Prof. C. Veniamin 23:25

28d ago23:25

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 16: The Cappadocian Fathers, Part 1: Introduction, Prof. C. Veniamin Episode 16 of our “Mystical Theology” series is an introduction to the remarkable contribution of the Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, and also Amphilochius of Iconium. Athanasius the Great had emphas…

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“Spiritual Warfare”, Part 3, Bookclub, Episode 3, St. Silouan, Special Edition, with Dr. C. Veniamin 44:42

29d ago44:42

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MT Academy Bookclub, Saint Silouan the Athonite, “Spiritual Warfare”, Bookclub, Part 3, St. Silouan, Special Edition, Episode 3, with Dr. C. Veniamin (Nov 29, 2023) Recording of the third session of our Bookclub, which took place on Wednesday, Novermber 29, 2023 (at 9 PM Eastern Time), available to channel members only. We started our spiritual iti…

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On Illness - St. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia 21:09

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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 Cosmic Dance 1:17:44

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The regenerated man becomes both a principle witness as well as a force of provocation to the cosmos. From here, a mystery unfolds. The sons are not just learning how to live in the circle dance, but from this holy and sacred positional inheritance, the sons are saying to the cosmos, "may I have this dance." The Homestead Mobile - April 19th, 2024…

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What Has the Feast of Pascha Left In Our Souls? - St. John of Kronstadt 7:49

1M ago7:49

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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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Parenting and Parish Priests, “On Obedience”, Pt 2, Ep 2, John of the Ladder, Prof. C. Veniamin 22:56

1M ago22:56

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Episode 2: Parenting and Parish Priests, “On Obedience”, Pt 2, Ep 2, in John of the Ladder 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 of…

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Theosis: A Divinized Mankind 1:38:25

2M ago1:38:25

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We are recovering a Patristic humanity that will indeed reform our ideas about what it actually means to be saved. Not simply what we have been saved from, but far more significant is whom we have been saved for. The Homestead Mobile - April 12th, 2024

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The Seven Phrases Christ Spoke on the Cross - St. Nikolai Velimirović 5:43

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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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A Heavenly Humanity 1:33:59

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God did not just rescue humanity from sin. He rescued humanity from the root of sin, which is delusion. However now that our perspective is being repaired, exclusively through the lens of Jesus, the delusion that the Father is anything else other than love is beginning to fade away and we are returning to our original design. Becoming a heavenly hu…

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Christ's Love For the Sinful Woman - St. Ephraim the Syrian 21:47

2M ago21:47

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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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Remember the Sufferings of Christ - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk 8:03

2M ago8:03

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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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Athanasius the Great, Part 5: On God the Word, Pt 3, “On the Incarnation”, Part 2 41:26

2M ago41:26

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 15: Athanasius the Great, Part 5: On God the Word, Pt 3, “On the Incarnation”, Part 2, Prof. C. Veniamin Episode 15 of our “Mystical Theology” series consists of Part 2 of our reading of excerpts from his famous, “On the Incarnation of the Word”. Themes covered in this podcast are listed in the Timestamps below. Q&…

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Experiences of Theosis - Elder George of Gregoriou 7:48

2M ago7:48

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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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Qualifications For Theosis - Elder George of Gregoriou 10:52

2M ago10:52

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

2M ago10:36

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

2M ago37:15

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Episode 1: How to Find 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 purpos…

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

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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

2M ago1:50:55

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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

2M ago8:56

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

2M ago40:54

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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

2M ago1:25:02

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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

3M ago1:09:50

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

3M ago26:13

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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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