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Orthodox Engagement

English, Religion, 1 season, 104 episodes, 1 day, 5 hours, 22 minutes
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Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick conducts in-depth interviews, telling stories of the working of the gospel of Christ in the whole creation--in personal, community and public life. Today what we need is neither polemic nor compromise, but engagement.
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The Untold Story of Early Christian Women - Anysia Metrakos

What exactly is the traditional role of women in the Orthodox Church? This question can be controversial, and attempts to answer it by referencing early Christianity are often short on solid scholarship in service to the Church. The subject of deaconesses is a significant lightning rod for this issue at the moment. Presbytera Dr. Anysia Metrakos joins Fr. Andrew to discuss this question, which is her academic field of expertise.
9/16/20240
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The Orthodox Convert Surge: Hard Facts - Matthew Namee

In one of his YouTube videos, Fr. Andrew discussed a pile of anecdotal evidence that there is an Orthodox convert surge. But is it real? Does it show up in real data? And is it true that there is a big spike in young men converting? Does the form of reception (baptism vs. chrismation only) make a difference in long-term engagement? Matthew Namee, Executive Director of the Orthodox Studies Institute, discusses with Fr. Andrew a new study from OSI which tracked Orthodox converts in the US from 2013-2023.
9/10/20240
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The Mystery, Romance & Power of Welsh Christianity - Fr. Jacob Siemens

Orthodox priest Fr. Jacob Siemens who has lived in Cardiff, Wales, for some 20 years, talked with me about Orthodox Christianity in Wales, both in the ancient Church and in the modern period. And of course we also talked about King Arthur. And the dragon.
7/31/20240
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Welsh Orthodox Saints - Tad Deiniol

During his pilgrimage in Wales, Fr. Andrew met the remarkable Tad (Father) Deiniol, pastor of All Saints of Wales Orthodox Church in Blaenau Ffestiniog and the only Welsh-speaking Orthodox priest in the country. During the interview, he told Fr. Andrew the story of how he became an Orthodox Christian and also many details of Orthodox saints of Wales, particularly in North Wales, where he serves. And of course he told about the dragon.
7/15/20240
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Orthodoxy and Wales - Rowan Williams

Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican communion, sits down with Fr. Andrew at Ss. Theodore and Teilo Orthodox Church in Cardiff, Wales, to discuss his 60-year relationship with the Orthodox Church, including major figures such as Metr. Kallistos Ware and Archim. Barnabas (Burton). He also gives some pointers for pilgrims visiting ancient Christian sites in Wales, speaks of the peculiar character of Welsh Christianity, and answers Fr. Andrew's burning question -- what is it about dragons?
7/8/20240
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Orthodoxy and Wales - Rowan Williams

Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican communion, sits down with Fr. Andrew at Ss. Theodore and Teilo Orthodox Church in Cardiff, Wales, to discuss his 60-year relationship with the Orthodox Church, including major figures such as Metr. Kallistos Ware and Archim. Barnabas (Burton). He also gives some pointers for pilgrims visiting ancient Christian sites in Wales, speaks of the peculiar character of Welsh Christianity, and answers Fr. Andrew's burning question -- what is it about dragons?
7/8/20240
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The Orthodox Clergy Crisis - Matthew Namee

Matthew Namee, Executive Director of the Orthodox Studies Institutes, shares a new study tracking the disturbing reality of the major deficit in Orthodox clergy being ordained in the United States. How did we get here? What are the contributing factors? How do the Orthodox compare against non-Orthodox churches? What are the ramifications of the shortage? What is the goal of priestly formation? He also shares suggestions for both short- and long-term solutions.
6/6/20240
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The Orthodox Clergy Crisis - Matthew Namee

Matthew Namee, Executive Director of the Orthodox Studies Institutes, shares a new study tracking the disturbing reality of the major deficit in Orthodox clergy being ordained in the United States. How did we get here? What are the contributing factors? How do the Orthodox compare against non-Orthodox churches? What are the ramifications of the shortage? What is the goal of priestly formation? He also shares suggestions for both short- and long-term solutions.
6/6/20240
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Early American Orthodoxy: Incredible Stories - Matthew Namee

What was it like to hang around with St. Raphael of Brooklyn? Did you know St. Tikhon had a brother who was in love with an opera singer? What about the mysterious Bulgarian monk who tried to convert the leader of the Mormons and became a ghost story in the Old West? In this video from Fr. Andrew's YouTube channel, he interviews Matthew Namee, Executive Director of the Orthodox Studies Institute and author of the newly published "LOST HISTORIES: The Good, the Bad & the Strange in Early American Orthodoxy." They also discuss what the new Orthodox Studies Institute is all about, as well as Matthew's Orthodox History website.
5/22/20240
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Early American Orthodoxy: Incredible Stories - Matthew Namee

What was it like to hang around with St. Raphael of Brooklyn? Did you know St. Tikhon had a brother who was in love with an opera singer? What about the mysterious Bulgarian monk who tried to convert the leader of the Mormons and became a ghost story in the Old West? In this video from Fr. Andrew's YouTube channel, he interviews Matthew Namee, Executive Director of the Orthodox Studies Institute and author of the newly published "LOST HISTORIES: The Good, the Bad & the Strange in Early American Orthodoxy." They also discuss what the new Orthodox Studies Institute is all about, as well as Matthew's Orthodox History website.
5/22/20240
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The Meaning Crisis and the Gospel - Jonathan Pageau

In this conversation from Fr. Andrew's YouTube channel, he welcomes Jonathan Pageau to discuss the Meaning Crisis and how the gospel of Jesus Christ responds to it. What is this crisis? Where did it come from? How is it affecting us and our world? And how does the gospel make sense of the crisis and heal us from it?
5/9/20240
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The Meaning Crisis and the Gospel - Jonathan Pageau

In this conversation from Fr. Andrew's YouTube channel, he welcomes Jonathan Pageau to discuss the Meaning Crisis and how the gospel of Jesus Christ responds to it. What is this crisis? Where did it come from? How is it affecting us and our world? And how does the gospel make sense of the crisis and heal us from it?
5/9/20240
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A Thirst for the Absolute: St. Sophrony of Essex

Fr. Andrew interviews two of the nuns of the Monastery of St. John the Baptist in Essex, England, who share with him the life and teachings of St. Sophrony (Sakharov), who founded the monastery. The interview was conducted on-site in the personal study of St. Sophrony at the monastery.
4/24/20240
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A Thirst for the Absolute: St. Sophrony of Essex

Fr. Andrew interviews two of the nuns of the Monastery of St. John the Baptist in Essex, England, who share with him the life and teachings of St. Sophrony (Sakharov), who founded the monastery. The interview was conducted on-site in the personal study of St. Sophrony at the monastery.
4/24/20240
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Encounters with Saints - Fr. Nicholas Palis

Fr. Nicholas Palis joins Fr. Andrew in the studio to tell him stories about his own encounters with five canonized saints -- Paisios the Athonite, Gerasimos Mikragiannanitis of Athos, Ephraim of Katounakia, Porphyrios of Athens, and Sophrony of Essex -- as well as other holy people -- Fr. Nikodimos (Nicholas) Kossis and Fr. Eustathios Giannakidis and his wife. His moments with these holy people contain wisdom, wit, sorrow and joy, and warmth from the Savior Christ.
3/13/20240
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Encounters with Saints - Fr. Nicholas Palis

Fr. Nicholas Palis joins Fr. Andrew in the studio to tell him stories about his own encounters with five canonized saints -- Paisios the Athonite, Gerasimos Mikragiannanitis of Athos, Ephraim of Katounakia, Porphyrios of Athens, and Sophrony of Essex -- as well as other holy people -- Fr. Nikodimos (Nicholas) Kossis and Fr. Eustathios Giannakidis and his wife. His moments with these holy people contain wisdom, wit, sorrow and joy, and warmth from the Savior Christ.
3/13/20240
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Sing to Your Soul - David Ford

Dr. David Ford, Professor of Church History at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, author and editor of multiple books, has a special love for St. John Chrysostom. He tells the story of how he became an Orthodox Christian, his life as a professor at St. Tikhon’s Seminary, his emphasis on writing about marriage and married saints, and his new volume of the works of the golden-mouthed preacher from Antioch.
9/12/20220
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Sing to Your Soul - David Ford

Dr. David Ford, Professor of Church History at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, author and editor of multiple books, has a special love for St. John Chrysostom. He tells the story of how he became an Orthodox Christian, his life as a professor at St. Tikhon’s Seminary, his emphasis on writing about marriage and married saints, and his new volume of the works of the golden-mouthed preacher from Antioch.
9/12/20220
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Sing to Your Soul - David Ford

Dr. David Ford, Professor of Church History at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, author and editor of multiple books, has a special love for St. John Chrysostom. He tells the story of how he became an Orthodox Christian, his life as a professor at St. Tikhon’s Seminary, his emphasis on writing about marriage and married saints, and his new volume of the works of the golden-mouthed preacher from Antioch.
9/12/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 11 seconds
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Proskynima: Pilgrims on Athos

During a pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain of Athos, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick collected interviews with pilgrims, talking about their purpose for going to the mountain and what they received while they were there. Included along with these short interviews is a longer conversation between several of the pilgrims and a holy elder living in Kelli Marouda, a small monastic settlement near Karyes, the center of the Athonite world.
4/29/20220
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Proskynima: Pilgrims on Athos

During a pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain of Athos, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick collected interviews with pilgrims, talking about their purpose for going to the mountain and what they received while they were there. Included along with these short interviews is a longer conversation between several of the pilgrims and a holy elder living in Kelli Marouda, a small monastic settlement near Karyes, the center of the Athonite world.
4/29/20220
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Proskynima: Pilgrims on Athos

During a pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain of Athos, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick collected interviews with pilgrims, talking about their purpose for going to the mountain and what they received while they were there. Included along with these short interviews is a longer conversation between several of the pilgrims and a holy elder living in Kelli Marouda, a small monastic settlement near Karyes, the center of the Athonite world.
4/28/20221 hour, 4 minutes
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Radiant Virtuosity - Fotina Naumenko

Coloratura soprano Dr. Fotina Naumenko, Professor of Voice at Shenandoah University and the daughter of a Russian Orthodox priest, tells the story of becoming a professional classical singer while remaining a faithful Orthodox Christian, as well as her passion for teaching people how to pronounce Russian arias. Spectacular virtuosic hi-jinks included.
3/16/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 29 seconds
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Radiant Virtuosity - Fotina Naumenko

Coloratura soprano Dr. Fotina Naumenko, Professor of Voice at Shenandoah University and the daughter of a Russian Orthodox priest, tells the story of becoming a professional classical singer while remaining a faithful Orthodox Christian, as well as her passion for teaching people how to pronounce Russian arias. Spectacular virtuosic hi-jinks included.
3/16/20220
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Radiant Virtuosity - Fotina Naumenko

Coloratura soprano Dr. Fotina Naumenko, Professor of Voice at Shenandoah University and the daughter of a Russian Orthodox priest, tells the story of becoming a professional classical singer while remaining a faithful Orthodox Christian, as well as her passion for teaching people how to pronounce Russian arias. Spectacular virtuosic hi-jinks included.
3/16/20220
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The Old Rite in Erie, Pennsylvania - Fr. Pimen Simon

Archpriest Pimen Simon, pastor of the Russian Orthodox Old Rite Church of the Nativity of Erie, Pennsylvania, tells the story of the Old Believer movement and how he led his parish from being priestless Old Believers to receiving the priesthood from the Russian Orthodox Church.
3/2/20220
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The Old Rite in Erie, Pennsylvania - Fr. Pimen Simon

Archpriest Pimen Simon, pastor of the Russian Orthodox Old Rite Church of the Nativity of Erie, Pennsylvania, tells the story of the Old Believer movement and how he led his parish from being priestless Old Believers to receiving the priesthood from the Russian Orthodox Church.
3/2/20220
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The Old Rite in Erie, Pennsylvania - Fr. Pimen Simon

Archpriest Pimen Simon, pastor of the Russian Orthodox Old Rite Church of the Nativity of Erie, Pennsylvania, tells the story of the Old Believer movement and how he led his parish from being priestless Old Believers to receiving the priesthood from the Russian Orthodox Church.
3/2/20221 hour, 41 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Gospel to the Middle Kingdom - Kassiane

Kassiane, the Chinese Language Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries, shares the story of her life between China and North America, telling along the way how Christianity is deeply embedded in the millennia-old Chinese language, what it means to be a Chinese Christian, and how the gospel of Jesus Christ, as understood in the Orthodox Church, may be preached most effectively in one of the most ancient cultures in the world.
2/8/20220
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Story Will Save the World - Dcn. Nicholas Kotar

Season 2 of Orthodox Engagement opens its story-telling with a consummate story-teller – Deacon Nicholas Kotar, author, choirmaster, translator and podcaster. The conversation begins with a look at the Story of the Pandemic and opens into a deeper exploration of the culture-wide and personal effects of Story and its relation to the greatest story given to humanity – the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2/2/20221 hour, 37 minutes, 6 seconds
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Story Will Save the World - Dcn. Nicholas Kotar

Season 2 of Orthodox Engagement opens its story-telling with a consummate story-teller – Deacon Nicholas Kotar, author, choirmaster, translator and podcaster. The conversation begins with a look at the Story of the Pandemic and opens into a deeper exploration of the culture-wide and personal effects of Story and its relation to the greatest story given to humanity – the gospel of Jesus Christ.
1/31/20220
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Story Will Save the World - Dcn. Nicholas Kotar

Season 2 of Orthodox Engagement opens its story-telling with a consummate story-teller – Deacon Nicholas Kotar, author, choirmaster, translator and podcaster. The conversation begins with a look at the Story of the Pandemic and opens into a deeper exploration of the culture-wide and personal effects of Story and its relation to the greatest story given to humanity – the gospel of Jesus Christ.
1/31/20220
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The Lord Made a Way - Fr. Paul Abernathy (Part 1)

What would you do if you walked in on a man just murdered in front of his child? What does ministry look like when a whole community suffers from PTSD for generations? Fr. Paul Abernathy, pastor of St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project, joins Fr. Andrew to talk about his life and ministry. (Part 1 of 2)
7/9/20210
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The Lord Made a Way - Fr. Paul Abernathy (Part 1)

What would you do if you walked in on a man just murdered in front of his child? What does ministry look like when a whole community suffers from PTSD for generations? Fr. Paul Abernathy, pastor of St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project, joins Fr. Andrew to talk about his life and ministry. (Part 1 of 2)
7/9/20210
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Re-Enchantment and the Ancient Faith Cinematic Universe - Steven Christoforou (Part 2)

An Orthodox conversation is emerging, forging headlong into the flat, disenchanted world with the weapons of hallowing and the armor of spiritual warfare... and it might look something like the Avengers? Steven Christoforou joins Fr. Andrew in the studio for an ad hoc, unscripted exploration of the project of Christian re-enchantment. Is it really All One Podcast? (Part 2 of 2)
6/16/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
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Re-Enchantment and the Ancient Faith Cinematic Universe - Steven Christoforou (Part 1)

An Orthodox conversation is emerging, forging headlong into the flat, disenchanted world with the weapons of hallowing and the armor of spiritual warfare... and it might look something like the Avengers? Steven Christoforou joins Fr. Andrew in the studio for an ad hoc, unscripted exploration of the project of Christian re-enchantment. Is it really All One Podcast? (Part 1 of 2)
6/9/202157 minutes, 14 seconds
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Re-Enchantment and the Ancient Faith Cinematic Universe - Steven Christoforou (Part 2)

An Orthodox conversation is emerging, forging headlong into the flat, disenchanted world with the weapons of hallowing and the armor of spiritual warfare... and it might look something like the Avengers? Steven Christoforou joins Fr. Andrew in the studio for an ad hoc, unscripted exploration of the project of Christian re-enchantment. Is it really All One Podcast? (Part 2 of 2)
6/8/20210
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Re-Enchantment and the Ancient Faith Cinematic Universe - Steven Christoforou (Part 2)

An Orthodox conversation is emerging, forging headlong into the flat, disenchanted world with the weapons of hallowing and the armor of spiritual warfare... and it might look something like the Avengers? Steven Christoforou joins Fr. Andrew in the studio for an ad hoc, unscripted exploration of the project of Christian re-enchantment. Is it really All One Podcast? (Part 2 of 2)
6/8/20210
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Re-Enchantment and the Ancient Faith Cinematic Universe - Steven Christoforou (Part 1)

An Orthodox conversation is emerging, forging headlong into the flat, disenchanted world with the weapons of hallowing and the armor of spiritual warfare... and it might look something like the Avengers? Steven Christoforou joins Fr. Andrew in the studio for an ad hoc, unscripted exploration of the project of Christian re-enchantment. Is it really All One Podcast? (Part 1 of 2)
6/8/20210
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Re-Enchantment and the Ancient Faith Cinematic Universe - Steven Christoforou (Part 1)

An Orthodox conversation is emerging, forging headlong into the flat, disenchanted world with the weapons of hallowing and the armor of spiritual warfare... and it might look something like the Avengers? Steven Christoforou joins Fr. Andrew in the studio for an ad hoc, unscripted exploration of the project of Christian re-enchantment. Is it really All One Podcast? (Part 1 of 2)
6/8/20210
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The Lord Made a Way - Fr. Paul Abernathy (Part 2)

What would you do if you walked in on a man just murdered in front of his child? What does ministry look like when a whole community suffers from PTSD for generations? Fr. Paul Abernathy, pastor of St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project, joins Fr. Andrew to talk about his life and ministry. (Part 1 of 2)
5/26/202149 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Lord Made a Way - Fr. Paul Abernathy (Part 1)

What would you do if you walked in on a man just murdered in front of his child? What does ministry look like when a whole community suffers from PTSD for generations? Fr. Paul Abernathy, pastor of St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project, joins Fr. Andrew to talk about his life and ministry. (Part 1 of 2)
5/19/202143 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Lord Made a Way - Fr. Paul Abernathy (Part 2)

What would you do if you walked in on a man just murdered in front of his child? What does ministry look like when a whole community suffers from PTSD for generations? Fr. Paul Abernathy, pastor of St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project, joins Fr. Andrew to talk about his life and ministry. (Part 1 of 2)
5/13/20210
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The Lord Made a Way - Fr. Paul Abernathy (Part 2)

What would you do if you walked in on a man just murdered in front of his child? What does ministry look like when a whole community suffers from PTSD for generations? Fr. Paul Abernathy, pastor of St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project, joins Fr. Andrew to talk about his life and ministry. (Part 1 of 2)
5/13/20210
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The Biblical Problem of Orthodox Christianity in America - Fr. Stephen De Young (Part 3)

Biblical scholar and pastor Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the problem of Orthodox Christians in America appropriating the fullness of the Orthodox faith, especially in terms of the Biblical component. And of course giants, demons, angels and other spirits lurk in the woods.
3/25/20210
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The Biblical Problem of Orthodox Christianity in America - Fr. Stephen De Young (Part 3)

Biblical scholar and pastor Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the problem of Orthodox Christians in America appropriating the fullness of the Orthodox faith, especially in terms of the Biblical component. And of course giants, demons, angels and other spirits lurk in the woods.
3/25/20210
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The Biblical Problem of Orthodox Christianity in America - Fr. Stephen De Young (Part 2)

Biblical scholar and pastor Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the problem of Orthodox Christians in America appropriating the fullness of the Orthodox faith, especially in terms of the Biblical component. And of course giants, demons, angels and other spirits lurk in the woods.
3/24/20210
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The Biblical Problem of Orthodox Christianity in America - Fr. Stephen De Young (Part 2)

Biblical scholar and pastor Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the problem of Orthodox Christians in America appropriating the fullness of the Orthodox faith, especially in terms of the Biblical component. And of course giants, demons, angels and other spirits lurk in the woods.
3/24/20210
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The Storyteller - Anna Conomos-Wedlock (Part 2)

London-based professional storyteller Anna Conomos-Wedlock joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to tell her story, to discuss how storytelling is integral to the Christian life, to share a tale or two from the British Isles, and to tell about the time her audience was entirely made of chickens.
3/24/202139 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Storyteller - Anna Conomos-Wedlock (Part 1)

London-based professional storyteller Anna Conomos-Wedlock joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to tell her story, to discuss how storytelling is integral to the Christian life, to share a tale or two from the British Isles, and to tell about the time her audience was entirely made of chickens. (Part 1 of 2)
3/17/202148 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Storyteller - Anna Conomos-Wedlock (Part 2)

London-based professional storyteller Anna Conomos-Wedlock joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to tell her story, to discuss how storytelling is integral to the Christian life, to share a tale or two from the British Isles, and to tell about the time her audience was entirely made of chickens.
3/12/20210
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The Storyteller - Anna Conomos-Wedlock (Part 2)

London-based professional storyteller Anna Conomos-Wedlock joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to tell her story, to discuss how storytelling is integral to the Christian life, to share a tale or two from the British Isles, and to tell about the time her audience was entirely made of chickens.
3/12/20210
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The Storyteller - Anna Conomos-Wedlock (Part 1)

London-based professional storyteller Anna Conomos-Wedlock joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to tell her story, to discuss how storytelling is integral to the Christian life, to share a tale or two from the British Isles, and to tell about the time her audience was entirely made of chickens. (Part 1 of 2)
3/12/20210
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The Storyteller - Anna Conomos-Wedlock (Part 1)

London-based professional storyteller Anna Conomos-Wedlock joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to tell her story, to discuss how storytelling is integral to the Christian life, to share a tale or two from the British Isles, and to tell about the time her audience was entirely made of chickens. (Part 1 of 2)
3/12/20210
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The Inevitability of Re-enchantment - Jonathan Pageau (Part 2)

Icon carver and Symbolic World YouTuber and podcaster Jonathan Pageau joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the patterns of reality, how the world really works and what’s wrong with it, and the inevitability of re-enchantment. Along the way they talk about whether the sun really rises and sets, Santa Claus, Kanye West, Jordan Peterson and the truth about angels and demons. (Part 2 of 2)
3/10/20210
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The Inevitability of Re-enchantment - Jonathan Pageau (Part 2)

Icon carver and Symbolic World YouTuber and podcaster Jonathan Pageau joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the patterns of reality, how the world really works and what’s wrong with it, and the inevitability of re-enchantment. Along the way they talk about whether the sun really rises and sets, Santa Claus, Kanye West, Jordan Peterson and the truth about angels and demons. (Part 2 of 2)
3/10/20210
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The Inevitability of Re-enchantment - Jonathan Pageau (Part 1)

Icon carver and Symbolic World YouTuber and podcaster Jonathan Pageau joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the patterns of reality, how the world really works and what’s wrong with it, and the inevitability of re-enchantment. Along the way they talk about whether the sun really rises and sets, Santa Claus, Kanye West, Jordan Peterson and the truth about angels and demons. (Part 1 of 2)
3/6/20210
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The Inevitability of Re-enchantment - Jonathan Pageau (Part 1)

Icon carver and Symbolic World YouTuber and podcaster Jonathan Pageau joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the patterns of reality, how the world really works and what’s wrong with it, and the inevitability of re-enchantment. Along the way they talk about whether the sun really rises and sets, Santa Claus, Kanye West, Jordan Peterson and the truth about angels and demons. (Part 1 of 2)
3/6/20210
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The Biblical Problem of Orthodox Christianity in America - Fr. Stephen De Young (Part 3)

Biblical scholar and pastor Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the problem of Orthodox Christians in America appropriating the fullness of the Orthodox faith, especially in terms of the Biblical component. And of course giants, demons, angels and other spirits lurk in the woods.
3/3/202151 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Biblical Problem of Orthodox Christianity in America - Fr. Stephen De Young (Part 2)

Biblical scholar and pastor Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the problem of Orthodox Christians in America appropriating the fullness of the Orthodox faith, especially in terms of the Biblical component. And of course giants, demons, angels and other spirits lurk in the woods.
2/24/202154 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Biblical Problem of Orthodox Christianity in America - Fr. Stephen De Young (Part 1)

Biblical scholar and pastor Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the problem of Orthodox Christians in America appropriating the fullness of the Orthodox faith, especially in terms of the Biblical component. And of course giants, demons, angels and other spirits lurk in the woods.
2/17/202153 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Biblical Problem of Orthodox Christianity in America - Fr. Stephen De Young (Part 1)

Biblical scholar and pastor Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the problem of Orthodox Christians in America appropriating the fullness of the Orthodox faith, especially in terms of the Biblical component. And of course giants, demons, angels and other spirits lurk in the woods.
2/17/20210
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The Biblical Problem of Orthodox Christianity in America - Fr. Stephen De Young (Part 1)

Biblical scholar and pastor Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the problem of Orthodox Christians in America appropriating the fullness of the Orthodox faith, especially in terms of the Biblical component. And of course giants, demons, angels and other spirits lurk in the woods.
2/17/20210
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The Inevitability of Re-enchantment - Jonathan Pageau (Part 2)

Icon carver and Symbolic World YouTuber and podcaster Jonathan Pageau joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the patterns of reality, how the world really works and what’s wrong with it, and the inevitability of re-enchantment. Along the way they talk about whether the sun really rises and sets, Santa Claus, Kanye West, Jordan Peterson and the truth about angels and demons. (Part 2 of 2)
2/3/202153 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Inevitability of Re-enchantment - Jonathan Pageau (Part 1)

Icon carver and Symbolic World YouTuber and podcaster Jonathan Pageau joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about the patterns of reality, how the world really works and what’s wrong with it, and the inevitability of re-enchantment. Along the way they talk about whether the sun really rises and sets, Santa Claus, Kanye West, Jordan Peterson and the truth about angels and demons. (Part 1 of 2)
1/27/202151 minutes, 26 seconds
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A Balt Among Vikings - Tomas Christensen (Part 2)

Lithuanian expatriate Tomas Christensen, a private tutor, beer sommelier and convert to the Orthodox Church living in Norway, joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about his fatherland, life in Norway, the Orthodox history and saints of both places, and of course pagan beer rituals. (Part 2)
1/13/202132 minutes, 56 seconds
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A Balt Among Vikings - Tomas Christensen (Part 1)

Lithuanian expatriate Tomas Christensen, a private tutor, beer sommelier and convert to the Orthodox Church living in Norway, joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about his fatherland, life in Norway, the Orthodox history and saints of both places, and of course pagan beer rituals. (Part 1)
1/6/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 35 seconds
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A Balt Among Vikings - Tomas Christensen (Part 2)

Lithuanian expatriate Tomas Christensen, a private tutor, beer sommelier and convert to the Orthodox Church living in Norway, joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about his fatherland, life in Norway, the Orthodox history and saints of both places, and of course pagan beer rituals. (Part 2)
12/28/20200
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A Balt Among Vikings - Tomas Christensen (Part 2)

Lithuanian expatriate Tomas Christensen, a private tutor, beer sommelier and convert to the Orthodox Church living in Norway, joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about his fatherland, life in Norway, the Orthodox history and saints of both places, and of course pagan beer rituals. (Part 2)
12/28/20200
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Apostle to the Apostate - Steve Robinson (Part 3)

Orthodox podcasting pioneer and professional builder Steve “the Builder” Robinson joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk engaging with the unlikely and unwanted, how God rescued him from ordination, evangelism, life, death and cancer. (Part 3)
12/23/202049 minutes, 15 seconds
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A Balt Among Vikings - Tomas Christensen (Part 1)

Lithuanian expatriate Tomas Christensen, a private tutor, beer sommelier and convert to the Orthodox Church living in Norway, joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about his fatherland, life in Norway, the Orthodox history and saints of both places, and of course pagan beer rituals. (Part 1)
12/22/20200
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A Balt Among Vikings - Tomas Christensen (Part 1)

Lithuanian expatriate Tomas Christensen, a private tutor, beer sommelier and convert to the Orthodox Church living in Norway, joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about his fatherland, life in Norway, the Orthodox history and saints of both places, and of course pagan beer rituals. (Part 1)
12/22/20200
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The Rebirth of Orthodox Christians for Life - Emily Wilkinson

Emily Wilkinson, a veteran of the pro-life movement and the new President and Executive Director of Orthodox Christians for Life, speaks with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about the revival of OCLife after 20 years and their vision for pro-life ministry within the Orthodox Church and throughout society. Visit their website at oclife.org.
12/19/20200
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The Rebirth of Orthodox Christians for Life - Emily Wilkinson

Emily Wilkinson, a veteran of the pro-life movement and the new President and Executive Director of Orthodox Christians for Life, speaks with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about the revival of OCLife after 20 years and their vision for pro-life ministry within the Orthodox Church and throughout society. Visit their website at oclife.org.
12/19/20200
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Apostle to the Apostate - Steve Robinson (Part 2)

Orthodox podcasting pioneer and professional builder Steve “the Builder” Robinson joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk engaging with the unlikely and unwanted, how God rescued him from ordination, evangelism, life, death and cancer. (Part 2)
12/16/202059 minutes, 13 seconds
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Apostle to the Apostate - Steve Robinson (Part 3)

Orthodox podcasting pioneer and professional builder Steve “the Builder” Robinson joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk engaging with the unlikely and unwanted, how God rescued him from ordination, evangelism, life, death and cancer. (Part 3)
12/11/20200
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Apostle to the Apostate - Steve Robinson (Part 3)

Orthodox podcasting pioneer and professional builder Steve “the Builder” Robinson joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk engaging with the unlikely and unwanted, how God rescued him from ordination, evangelism, life, death and cancer. (Part 3)
12/11/20200
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Apostle to the Apostate - Steve Robinson (Part 2)

Orthodox podcasting pioneer and professional builder Steve “the Builder” Robinson joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk engaging with the unlikely and unwanted, how God rescued him from ordination, evangelism, life, death and cancer. (Part 2)
12/10/20200
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Apostle to the Apostate - Steve Robinson (Part 2)

Orthodox podcasting pioneer and professional builder Steve “the Builder” Robinson joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk engaging with the unlikely and unwanted, how God rescued him from ordination, evangelism, life, death and cancer. (Part 2)
12/10/20200
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Apostle to the Apostate - Steve Robinson (Part 1)

Orthodox podcasting pioneer and professional builder Steve “the Builder” Robinson joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk engaging with the unlikely and unwanted, how God rescued him from ordination, evangelism, life, death and cancer. (Part 1)
12/9/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Rebirth of Orthodox Christians for Life - Emily Wilkinson

Emily Wilkinson, a veteran of the pro-life movement and the new President and Executive Director of Orthodox Christians for Life, speaks with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about the revival of OCLife after 20 years and their vision for pro-life ministry within the Orthodox Church and throughout society. Visit their website at oclife.org.
12/2/20201 hour, 14 seconds
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Apostle to the Apostate - Steve Robinson (Part 1)

Orthodox podcasting pioneer and professional builder Steve “the Builder” Robinson joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk engaging with the unlikely and unwanted, how God rescued him from ordination, evangelism, life, death and cancer. (Part 1)
12/1/20200
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Apostle to the Apostate - Steve Robinson (Part 1)

Orthodox podcasting pioneer and professional builder Steve “the Builder” Robinson joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk engaging with the unlikely and unwanted, how God rescued him from ordination, evangelism, life, death and cancer. (Part 1)
12/1/20200
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How the Internet Breaks Orthodox Tradition - Fr. Joseph Lucas (Part 2)

Cathedral dean and Patristics scholar Fr. Joseph Lucas joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about Orthodox Christians on the Internet. How does the Internet interfere with the normal process of Orthodox traditioning? Included is a “rogues’ gallery” of problematic behaviors and their critiques.
11/25/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 3 seconds
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How the Internet Breaks Orthodox Tradition - Fr. Joseph Lucas (Part 2)

Cathedral dean and Patristics scholar Fr. Joseph Lucas joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about Orthodox Christians on the Internet. How does the Internet interfere with the normal process of Orthodox traditioning? Included is a “rogues’ gallery” of problematic behaviors and their critiques.
11/19/20200
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How the Internet Breaks Orthodox Tradition - Fr. Joseph Lucas (Part 2)

Cathedral dean and Patristics scholar Fr. Joseph Lucas joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about Orthodox Christians on the Internet. How does the Internet interfere with the normal process of Orthodox traditioning? Included is a “rogues’ gallery” of problematic behaviors and their critiques.
11/19/20200
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How the Internet Breaks Orthodox Tradition - Fr. Joseph Lucas (Part 1)

Cathedral dean and Patristics scholar Fr. Joseph Lucas joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about Orthodox Christians on the Internet. How does the Internet interfere with the normal process of Orthodox traditioning? Included is a “rogues’ gallery” of problematic behaviors and their critiques.
11/18/20201 hour, 21 minutes, 34 seconds
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How the Internet Breaks Orthodox Tradition - Fr. Joseph Lucas (Part 1)

Cathedral dean and Patristics scholar Fr. Joseph Lucas joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about Orthodox Christians on the Internet. How does the Internet interfere with the normal process of Orthodox traditioning? Included is a “rogues’ gallery” of problematic behaviors and their critiques.
11/17/20200
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How the Internet Breaks Orthodox Tradition - Fr. Joseph Lucas (Part 1)

Cathedral dean and Patristics scholar Fr. Joseph Lucas joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about Orthodox Christians on the Internet. How does the Internet interfere with the normal process of Orthodox traditioning? Included is a “rogues’ gallery” of problematic behaviors and their critiques.
11/17/20200
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Gathering and Engaging in Christ’s Name - Leah Libresco Sargeant

Writer and Speaker Leah Libresco Sargeant, author of Building the Benedict Option and convert from atheism to Roman Catholicism, joins Fr. Andrew to talk about her conversion, about engaging privately and publicly online, and about building Christian community, including in the midst of pandemic.
11/11/202056 minutes, 23 seconds
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Mentors, Mission and Vision - Bishop Thomas (Part 2)

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick welcomes His Grace, Bishop Thomas, of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America to tell the story of his early mentors, how he became a bishop, and his sense of mission and pastoral vision.
11/4/202054 minutes, 16 seconds
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Gathering and Engaging in Christ's Name - Leah Libresco Sargeant

Writer and Speaker Leah Libresco Sargeant, author of Building the Benedict Option and convert from atheism to Roman Catholicism, joins Fr. Andrew to talk about her conversion, about engaging privately and publicly online, and about building Christian community, including in the midst of pandemic.
11/3/20200
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Gathering and Engaging in Christ's Name - Leah Libresco Sargeant

Writer and Speaker Leah Libresco Sargeant, author of Building the Benedict Option and convert from atheism to Roman Catholicism, joins Fr. Andrew to talk about her conversion, about engaging privately and publicly online, and about building Christian community, including in the midst of pandemic.
11/3/20200
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Mentors, Mission and Vision - Bishop Thomas (Part 1)

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick welcomes His Grace, Bishop Thomas, of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America to tell the story of his early mentors, how he became a bishop, and his sense of mission and pastoral vision.
10/28/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 50 seconds
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Mentors, Mission and Vision - Bishop Thomas (Part 2)

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick welcomes His Grace, Bishop Thomas, of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America to tell the story of his early mentors, how he became a bishop, and his sense of mission and pastoral vision.
10/27/20200
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Mentors, Mission and Vision - Bishop Thomas (Part 2)

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick welcomes His Grace, Bishop Thomas, of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America to tell the story of his early mentors, how he became a bishop, and his sense of mission and pastoral vision.
10/27/20200
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Christians in a Brave New World - Rod Dreher (Part 2)

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick continues his interview with best-selling author and journalist Rod Dreher, covering his journey from and back to rural Louisiana, his career and worldview, and finishing up with his two best-known works — The Benedict Option and the new Live Not By Lies.
10/21/20200
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Christians in a Brave New World - Rod Dreher (Part 2)

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick continues his interview with best-selling author and journalist Rod Dreher, covering his journey from and back to rural Louisiana, his career and worldview, and finishing up with his two best-known works — The Benedict Option and the new Live Not By Lies.
10/21/20200
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Christians in a Brave New World - Rod Dreher (Part 2)

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick continues his interview with best-selling author and journalist Rod Dreher, covering his journey from and back to rural Louisiana, his career and worldview, and finishing up with his two best-known works — The Benedict Option and the new Live Not By Lies.
10/21/20201 hour, 13 minutes, 48 seconds
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Mentors, Mission and Vision - Bishop Thomas (Part 1)

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick welcomes His Grace, Bishop Thomas, of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America to tell the story of his early mentors, how he became a bishop, and his sense of mission and pastoral vision.
10/16/20200
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Mentors, Mission and Vision - Bishop Thomas (Part 1)

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick welcomes His Grace, Bishop Thomas, of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America to tell the story of his early mentors, how he became a bishop, and his sense of mission and pastoral vision.
10/16/20200
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Christians in a Brave New World - Rod Dreher (Part 1)

For the debut episode of Orthodox Engagement, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick interviews best-selling author and journalist Rod Dreher, covering his journey from and back to rural Louisiana, his career and worldview, and finishing up with his two best-known works — The Benedict Option and the new Live Not By Lies.
10/15/20200
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Christians in a Brave New World - Rod Dreher (Part 1)

For the debut episode of Orthodox Engagement, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick interviews best-selling author and journalist Rod Dreher, covering his journey from and back to rural Louisiana, his career and worldview, and finishing up with his two best-known works — The Benedict Option and the new Live Not By Lies.
10/15/20200
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Christians in a Brave New World - Rod Dreher (Part 1)

For the debut episode of Orthodox Engagement, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick interviews best-selling author and journalist Rod Dreher, covering his journey from and back to rural Louisiana, his career and worldview, and finishing up with his two best-known works — The Benedict Option and the new Live Not By Lies.
10/14/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 55 seconds