Ek Nekron
Death to the World
Ek Nekron: "from the dead." A Death To The World podcast done in conjunction with St Timothy Orthodox Church in Lompoc, California. All articles read herein were written out of pain of heart and love for Truth. Lectures on various Orthodox topics given by Fr John Valadez at St Timothy are also included.
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Nov 30, 2021 • 57min
The Life and Works of St Nektarios: Early Life
Lecture one in a six part series on the life of St Nektarios the Wonderworker of Aegina. St Nektarios is truly a Saint of our times not only because he lived in recent times but because he is an example of how to live in the dark times we are experiencing today.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Nov 23, 2021 • 6min
Death to the World: The Last True Rebellion
Reading from Issue 1. Introductory article: "Death to the World: The Last True Rebellion."Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 12min
The Soul After Death: No. 6, The Kingdom of Heaven and the Renewal of Creation
Eternal life, the Kingdom of Heaven, the renewal of creation, and what progress looks like in the age to come in light of the Holy Fathers.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
May 28, 2021 • 1h 10min
The Soul After Death: No. 4, After Death Experiences
What constitutes a genuine "after death experience"? How do Orthodox Christians understand ghosts or appearances of the dead? Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
May 28, 2021 • 1h 17min
The Soul After Death: No. 5, The Dread Judgement
The Orthodox understanding of the resurrection of the dead, the final judgement, and what heaven and hell are.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
May 28, 2021 • 1h 29min
The Soul After Death: No. 3, The Purifying Fire
An Orthodox understanding of the erroneous Latin dogma of purgatory and the correct understanding of purifying fire within the patristic context of the holy fathers.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 20min
The Soul After Death: No. 2, The Separation of the Soul From the Body
“Alas! What an agony the soul endures when from the body it is parting; how many are her tears for weeping, but there is none that will show compassion… Thus, my beloved brethren, let us all ponder well how brief is the span of our life; and peaceful rest for him that now is gone, let us ask of Christ, and also His abundant mercy for our souls.” +Odes of St John of Damascus, Orthodox Funeral ServiceWhat happens when the soul is separated from the body? Will we be able to recognize the soul after death? Why does the church hold memorial services on certain days after death?Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Jan 20, 2021 • 52min
The Soul After Death: No. 1, What is the Soul?
What is the Orthodox teaching on the soul and the human being? Why talk about death and be mindful of it? Do spiritual actions have physical consequences? This episode will answer these questions and more!Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Dec 23, 2020 • 1h 10min
Survival Course For Orthodox Christians: No. 10, Our Goal
Achieving Spiritual Progress TodaySupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Dec 23, 2020 • 1h 10min
Survival Course For Orthodox Christians: No. 9, Maran-Atha
The Mark, the Antichrist, the ApocalypseSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
