

The Arena
Father Josiah Trenham
Sunday Homilies and Theological Reflections with Fr. Josiah Trenham - Weekly homilies and theological reflections recorded from the amvon of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, California. This podcast is sponsored by Patristic Nectar Publications, a publisher specializing in resources for Orthodox catechesis. We thank you for allowing us to be a part of your spiritual quest, and we hope that your listening experience is an edifying one.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 15min
Interview | The Real Purpose of Marriage w/ Jonathan Pageau
Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Oct 28, 2025 • 15min
Reflection | The Devils Have Us
Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Oct 22, 2025 • 10min
Reflection | Shabby Catechism
Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Oct 21, 2025 • 19min
Interview | The Folly of Abandoning Marriage w/ Archbishop Cordileone
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco, dives deep into the essence of marriage and family. He discusses the God-designed differences between men and women, linking modern marriage opposition to Enlightenment and secular shifts. Cordileone articulates a spiritual battle against marriage, emphasizing its foundational role in society. He champions motherhood, extolling its value while reflecting on challenges like the sexual revolution and his advocacy during Proposition 8, all with courage and conviction.

Oct 17, 2025 • 12min
Reflection | AI Erotica
Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Oct 16, 2025 • 12min
Reflection | Courage
Explore the concept of courage as a vital virtue in today's world. Fr. Josiah draws on history to illustrate the importance of fearlessness in the face of tyranny and cultural pressures. He discusses how courage is formed through practice and failure, while highlighting biblical examples of bravery. Friendship plays a crucial role in fostering courage, akin to bonds seen in storytelling like The Lord of the Rings. Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to seek inner strength and trust in God for their journey toward true courage.

Oct 16, 2025 • 17min
Homily | Good Deeds - Parable of the Sower - Luke 6 (Oct 13, 2025)
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar.Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |FALL 2025 MARRIAGE CONFERENCE Father Josiah TrenhamArchbishop CordileoneJonathan PageauDr. Brad WilcoxDr. Gavin OrtlundLive music by Dirt Poor RobbinsTickets Available at www.themarriageconference.comVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share the Patristic Nectar website links to the content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality.3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Sep 30, 2025 • 15min
Reflection | Temperance in the Face of Violence
Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Sep 30, 2025 • 27min
Homily | Fishing With The Lord St. Luke 5 (Sept 28, 2025)
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar.Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |FALL 2025 MARRIAGE CONFERENCE Father Josiah TrenhamArchbishop CordileoneJonathan PageauDr. Brad WilcoxDr. Gavin OrtlundLive music by Dirt Poor RobbinsTickets Available at www.themarriageconference.comVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share the Patristic Nectar website links to the content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality.3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Sep 26, 2025 • 22min
Interview | Faith and Family in Crisis w/ Dr. Brad Wilcox
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar.Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |FALL 2025 MARRIAGE CONFERENCE Father Josiah TrenhamArchbishop CordileoneJonathan PageauDr. Brad WilcoxDr. Gavin OrtlundLive music by Dirt Poor RobbinsTickets Available at www.themarriageconference.comVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.


