The Lord of Spirits

Delving into the concept of bodies in ancient and modern perspectives, challenging traditional beliefs. Exploring the symbolic nature of body parts and God's anthropomorphic descriptions in scriptures. Examining Christ's resurrected body, philosophical perspectives on God's body, and Aristotle's prime mover concept. Exploring glorified saints, the Church's role in embodying Christ, and God as the unmoved mover. Touching on accusations against St. John Chrysostom, Old Testament descriptions of God's body, and divine presence interactions.

Explore the true nature of the Star of Bethlehem, Jewish astrology, ancient understandings of astronomy, and symbolism in astronomical references. Delve into the presence of astrology in the Scriptures, the wrath of God in Romans, theosis in ancient Israel, and the mysteries of Christ's birth. Discover the comparison of Herod's actions to Pharaoh in Exodus and the revelation of hidden mysteries to humankind. Dive into angelic knowledge, celestial signs, historicity of Jesus' birth, and astrological interpretations with biblical significance.

Exploring the concept of humanity as the image of God and the role of Adam in expanding Eden. Delving into the significance of the number 70 in the Bible and how Christ fulfills the promises made to David. Discussing the unique roles of queens in Israel and Mary's significance in Orthodox Christianity. Analyzing ancient critiques of Christian beliefs and the theological importance of the Virgin Mary.

Exploring the existence of giants in the Bible, the podcast delves into the mysterious Nephilim, ancient rituals, forbidden knowledge, and the significance of humans as the image of God. It contrasts the Nephilim ritual with the conception of Christ, biblical perspectives on giants, and the possibility of angelic helpers aiding Noah. The podcast also discusses the rise of the Philistines, spiritual warfare, exorcism, connections to Saint Christopher, interpreting ancient texts, and the canonicity of the Book of Enoch in early Church history.

Exploring the depth of heaven, roles of angels, and saints in glory. Angelic intercession in ancient Jewish beliefs and the relationship between mental illness and spiritual affliction. Honoring kings and authority in worship, ruling with Christ, and praying to saints in Orthodox Christianity. Exploring the concept of angels as ministers of flaming fire and upcoming episode on Giants.

Orthodox Christian priests Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young discuss the origins of Halloween, ancient religious beliefs, spiritual warfare, divine reclamation, demon worship, and the role of saints in Christian life. They emphasize the interplay between physical and spiritual realms, delve into the battle against Satan's fantasies, and explore God's desire to share his divine life with humans.

Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick explore the concept of theosis in Orthodox Christianity, discussing the relationship between angels and divine council. They delve into the promises to Abraham's offspring, their equality to angels, mental illness, demonic possession, biblical verses on authority, theosis, adoption, and predestination in Christ. The podcast also touches on the preservation of ancient Jewish texts in Orthodox Christianity and the profound Christian beliefs on divine life.

Orthodox priests Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick explore angelic falls, demonic origins, myths, fallen angels in biblical narratives, giants, demonic rituals, apostasy of spiritual beings, Tower of Babel, divine intervention, evil spirits influencing the physical world, and upcoming episodes on sons of God and the spiritual world.

Orthodox priests Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discuss angels, demons, and the Divine Council in the Orthodox tradition. Topics include divine scenes in art, biblical texts on angels, hierarchy of spiritual beings, roles of angels, and demons' influences on human life.

Orthodox Christian priests Father Andrew Stephen Damick and Father Stephen De Young discuss angels, demons, and spiritual beings in biblical texts, emphasizing the importance of exploring uncomfortable and overlooked aspects of scripture. They delve into the concept of 'Lord of Spirits' and offer insights on deepening spiritual sensibility in a modern context, highlighting the significance of guardian angels and angelic presence in everyday life.