

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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Sep 4, 2025 • 32min
Homily | The Horror of Unbelief (Aug 17, 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 4, 2025 • 7min
Homily | What Kind of Life Elicits A Funeral Like This? Dormition 2025 (August 15, 2025)
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Sep 2, 2025 • 9min
Reflection | Learning to Love the Right Things
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 1, 2025 • 9min
Reflection | The Damnable Gap
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.

Aug 29, 2025 • 9min
Reflection | The Remembrance of Wrongs
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.

Aug 23, 2025 • 2min
Marriage: Bedrock of Civilization Spotify Promo
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Aug 15, 2025 • 10min
Reflection | How to Die
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.

Aug 12, 2025 • 20min
Reflection | What 10 Years of Same-Sex Marriage Has Meant for America
Celebrate a decade of same-sex marriage as the podcast dives into the impact of the Obergefell decision on American culture. The discussion critiques how this landmark ruling has influenced traditional marriage, religious freedom, and family dynamics. Additionally, it offers a hopeful perspective on the possibility of a reassessment of such legal decisions, drawing parallels with the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. Each topic invites reflection on the evolving landscape of love and legality in society.

Aug 11, 2025 • 30min
Homily | The Effort At Discipleship - Feeding Of The 5000 (August 3, 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 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.

Aug 9, 2025 • 12min
Reflection | The Saint Who Faced the Devil
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.


