

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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Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 16min
The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2024
A Theological Reflection from Fr. Josiah Trenham on the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and 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. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.| Links |Spring Conference - Registration Open Now! Fr. Maximos Constas & Jonathan PageauThe Sacred Arts: Preaching the Gospel without WordsMarch 29-31, 2024www.conference.patristicnectar.orgNew Lecture Series - FREE! The Holy Trinity Lectures by Fr. Thomas HopkoNEW! PNP KIDS MINISTRY!YouTube Channel with VideosMatching Audio Podcast https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkidsVisit our merch 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.

Jan 27, 2024 • 30min
The Lord is There - Sunday of the Genealogy 2023
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and 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. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.| Links |Spring Conference - Registration Open Now! Fr. Maximos Constas & Jonathan PageauThe Sacred Arts: Preaching the Gospel without WordsMarch 29-31, 2024www.conference.patristicnectar.orgNew Lecture Series - FREE! The Holy Trinity Lectures by Fr. Thomas HopkoNEW! PNP KIDS MINISTRY!YouTube Channel with VideosMatching Audio Podcast https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkidsVisit our merch 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.

Jan 9, 2024 • 28min
Snakes and Stones - Feast of St. John the Baptist
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and 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. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.| Links |Spring Conference - Registration Open Now! Fr. Maximos Constas & Jonathan PageauThe Sacred Arts: Preaching the Gospel without WordsMarch 29-31, 2024www.conference.patristicnectar.orgNew Lecture Series - FREE! The Holy Trinity Lectures by Fr. Thomas HopkoNEW! PNP KIDS MINISTRY!YouTube Channel with VideosMatching Audio Podcast https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkidsVisit our merch 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.

Dec 14, 2023 • 31min
The Straight Ways: Luke 13 The Afflicted Woman
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and 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. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.| Links |Spring Conference - Registration Open Now! Fr. Maximos Constas & Jonathan PageauThe Sacred Arts: Preaching the Gospel without WordsMarch 29-31, 2024www.conference.patristicnectar.orgNew Lecture Series - FREE! The Holy Trinity Lectures by Fr. Thomas HopkoNEW! PNP KIDS MINISTRY!YouTube Channel with VideosMatching Audio Podcast https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkidsVisit our merch 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.

Dec 4, 2023 • 33min
Why Jesus Came - Funeral Sermon by Bishop Basil
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and 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. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.| Links |Spring Conference - Registration Open Now! Fr. Maximos Constas & Jonathan PageauThe Sacred Arts: Preaching the Gospel without WordsMarch 29-31, 2024www.conference.patristicnectar.orgNew Lecture Series! "The Original Church: Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles"Visit our website www.patristicnectar.org to download.NEW! PNP KIDS MINISTRY!YouTube Channel with VideosMatching Audio Podcast https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkidsVisit our merch 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.

Nov 23, 2023 • 12min
Cherishing Virginity - Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple 2023
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and 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. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.| Links |Spring Conference - Save the Date! Fr. Maximos Constas & Jonathan PageauThe Sacred Arts: Preaching the Gospel without WordsMarch 29-31, 2024www.conference.patristicnectar.orgNew Lecture Series! "The Original Church: Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles"Visit our website www.patristicnectar.org to download.NEW! PNP KIDS MINISTRY!YouTube Channel with VideosMatching Audio Podcast https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkidsVisit our merch 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.

Nov 21, 2023 • 25min
You are Rich! - Parable of the Rich Man St. Luke 12, Nov. 19, 2023
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and 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. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.| Links |New Lecture Series! "The Original Church: Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles"Visit our website www.patristicnectar.org to download.NEW! PNP KIDS MINISTRY!YouTube Channel with VideosMatching Audio Podcast https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkidsVisit our merch 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.

Nov 14, 2023 • 33min
Saturated with Mercy - Sunday of the Good Samaritan, St. Luke 10
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and 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. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.| Links |NEW! PNP KIDS MINISTRY!YouTube Channel with VideosMatching Audio Podcast https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkidsVisit our merch 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 31, 2023 • 27min
God's Power in Suffering - October 29, 2023
A discussion on the ongoing violence in the Holy Land and Europe, expressing frustration with leaders' lack of reflection. The theme of suffering and God's power to help those in need. The need for repentance and invoking the Lord in the midst of suffering. Exploring the concept of God's power in the midst of suffering, with a focus on a cancer patient named Nikki.

Oct 17, 2023 • 21min
Sunday Sermon by Fr. Alexis Torrance - PNP Fall 2023 Conference
The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and 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. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.| Links |2023 PNP Conference Recordings Available! "Every Thought Captive: Cultivating the Christian Mind"All-access recorded video and audio lectures for $40Guest Speakers: Fr Alexis Torrance and Pres. Dr. Jeannie Constantinouhttps://crowdcast.io/c/thechristianmindVisit our merch 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.


