The Lord of Spirits

Discover the real relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament, delve into the Torah's significance in Judaism and Christianity, explore misconceptions about Saint Paul and the Torah, reflect on Christian responses to Hitler's atrocities, and understand the continuity between the Old and New Testaments.

Explore the origins and practices of Lent, symbolism of numbers in ancient contexts, the significance of 40 days in the Bible, baptism with repentance, myths and legends in spirituality, gender inclusivity in language, and the preparatory aspects of baptism in this engaging podcast.

Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discuss how Jesus was recognized as the Messiah not only through prophecies but personal experiences. They explore Christ fulfilling Israel's history, embodying the Torah, and the significance of living in the Spirit. The podcast touches on broader topics like existential crises, hand motions in songs, and embracing Jesus as the Jewish Messiah.

Two priests delve into the complexities of good and evil, discussing God's nature, ethics, divine retribution, and societal values. They explore Kantian ethics, virtues, divine freedom, and human transformation, emphasizing the importance of embodying God's works for personal and societal flourishing.

Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew discuss the cosmic spiritual reality of Theophany, exploring iconography, baptism symbolism, Baal worship, biblical power struggles, and the reappropriation of language and symbolism. They also touch on the significance of feasts in Christianity, the incarnation, and the concept of forgiveness and self-identity in Christ.

Explore the concept of patron saints in Orthodox Christianity, debunking misconceptions and delving into biblical interpretation. Discuss the complexity of saints and biblical texts, emphasizing the importance of staying aligned with the teachings of the Bible. Delve into the presence of spirits, angels, demons, and saints in a modern world moving beyond materialism. Engage with the complexities of theological beliefs, understanding heresy, saints, and salvation in the church.

Discover the ancient understanding of technology, its relation to the Fall, and its implications for our era. Dive into the intersection of technology and spirituality, the depersonalization of humanity, and the reframing of traditional deities in the Enlightenment. Explore the origins of technology in ancient texts, the impact of technological advancements on human maturation, and the importance of spiritual wisdom in navigating our technological world.

Orthodox Christian priests answer voicemail questions on topics like gender separation in monasticism, faithfulness in righteousness, and the intersection of patriotism and Christianity. They explore angelic wills, the Lord's Prayer, and beliefs in diverse environments. The hosts discuss modern idolatry, glorification, and the afterlife, while also delving into technology, saints, and spiritual influences.

The podcast delves into the exploration of spirits, angels, and demons, while also discussing the interpretation of scriptures and the Greek and Hebrew translations. It examines the concept of divine Logos, Sophia, and the significance of objects in finding identity and meaning. The hosts also touch on embodying Christ's principles, the historical role of bishops, and interpreting religious texts within the church.

Orthodox Christian priests discuss spirits, angels, and demons, with humor and insight. Topics include exorcism in ancient times, the fall of spiritual beings, ethics of war, and the identity of the man in Daniel's visions. They explore Apocrypha, medieval romance novels, psychopomps in mythology, demonology in Judaism, and evil in prison ministry. Also covered are God's acceptance of repentance, ecumenical collaboration on charitable acts, moral issues of Halloween celebrations, and unicorns in folk funerary practices.