Orthodox Ethos
Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers. We serve inquirers, catechumens, and the faithful through Orthodox catechesis, in lectures, Q & A sessions, videos, articles, books and conferences.
Latest episodes
Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 33min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 10): The Church before the face of the Religion of Antichrist
Join Fr. Peter Heers for the FINAL lesson of a 10-part course in developing our understanding of the nature of the one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church as the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pillar and ground of the Truth (I Tim. 3:15). This lecture series will provide an introduction to the Dogma of the Church as handed down to us by the Holy Fathers throughout the ages in contrast with the more recent ecclesiological reconstructions of the heterodox, and what this means for the Body of Christ amidst the new "religion of the future." This podcast was originally recorded in April of 2021.Lesson 1: Introduction, What is the Church?Lesson 2: The Unity of the Church and The Mystery of BaptismLesson 3: St. Basil the Great, St. Augustine, and the Response to NestoriusLesson 4: The Church in Ss. Maximos and John of Damascus, and the 6th and 7th Oecumenical CouncilsLesson 5: The Church in the 8th Oecumenical Council & Great SchismLesson 6: The Church in Ss. Nicholas Kabasilas and Gregory Palamas and St. Mark of EphesusLesson 7: The Church in The Kollyvades Fathers, St. Hilarion (Troitsky) and Fr. George FlorovskyLesson 8: The Church in St. Justin Popovich, Vladimir Lossky and Fr. Alexander SchmemannLesson 9: The Church as Presented in Vatican II and Modern EcumenismLesson 10: The Church Before the Face of the Religion of the FutureJoin our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material on this subject, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com
Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 25min
What Happens During the Divine Liturgy: Signs and Miracles from Church Life and History
Take a look with Fr. Peter Heers at the mysteries, miracles, and signs behind the veil of the Divine Liturgy in the life of the Church throughout the ages.Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com
Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 58min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 9): The Church as Presented in Vatican II and Modern Ecumenism.
Join Fr. Peter Heers for a 10-part course in developing our understanding of the nature of the one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church as the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pillar and ground of the Truth (I Tim. 3:15). This lecture series will provide an introduction to the Dogma of the Church as handed down to us by the Holy Fathers throughout the ages in contrast with the more recent ecclesiological reconstructions of the heterodox, and what this means for the Body of Christ amidst the new "religion of the future." This podcast was originally recorded in April of 2021.Lesson 1: Introduction, What is the Church?Lesson 2: The Unity of the Church and The Mystery of BaptismLesson 3: St. Basil the Great, St. Augustine, and the Response to NestoriusLesson 4: The Church in Ss. Maximos and John of Damascus, and the 6th and 7th Oecumenical CouncilsLesson 5: The Church in the 8th Oecumenical Council & Great SchismLesson 6: The Church in Ss. Nicholas Kabasilas and Gregory Palamas and St. Mark of EphesusLesson 7: The Church in The Kollyvades Fathers, St. Hilarion (Troitsky) and Fr. George FlorovskyLesson 8: The Church in St. Justin Popovich, Vladimir Lossky and Fr. Alexander SchmemannLesson 9: The Church as Presented in Vatican II and Modern EcumenismLesson 10: The Church Before the Face of the Religion of the FutureJoin our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material on this subject, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com
Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 22min
Psalm 50: Create In Me A Clean Heart, O Lord
Fr. Peter Heers examines the most read psalm about the most important matter of repentance, Psalm 50.Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com
Sep 27, 2023 • 2h 7min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 8): St. Justin Popovich, V. Lossky, Frs. G. Florovksy, & A. Schmemann
Join Fr. Peter Heers for a 10-part course in developing our understanding of the nature of the one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church as the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pillar and ground of the Truth (I Tim. 3:15). This lecture series will provide an introduction to the Dogma of the Church as handed down to us by the Holy Fathers throughout the ages in contrast with the more recent ecclesiological reconstructions of the heterodox, and what this means for the Body of Christ amidst the new "religion of the future." This podcast was originally recorded in April of 2021.Lesson 1: Introduction, What is the Church?Lesson 2: The Unity of the Church and The Mystery of BaptismLesson 3: St. Basil the Great, St. Augustine, and the Response to NestoriusLesson 4: The Church in Ss. Maximos and John of Damascus, and the 6th and 7th Oecumenical CouncilsLesson 5: The Church in the 8th Oecumenical Council & Great SchismLesson 6: The Church in Ss. Nicholas Kabasilas and Gregory Palamas and St. Mark of EphesusLesson 7: The Church in The Kollyvades Fathers, St. Hilarion (Troitsky) and Fr. George FlorovskyLesson 8: The Church in St. Justin Popovich, Vladimir Lossky and Fr. Alexander SchmemannLesson 9: The Church as Presented in Vatican II and Modern EcumenismLesson 10: The Church Before the Face of the Religion of the FutureJoin our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material on this subject, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com
Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 25min
THEOSIS - The True Purpose of Human Life
Heiromonk Felipe Balingit joins Father Peter Heers to discuss the true purpose of human life: Theosis.Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersFind The Jesus Prayer and Its Application HERE: https://www.greekorthodoxbooks.com/03F3E926.en.aspxQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com
Sep 20, 2023 • 2h 6min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 7): The Kollyvades Fathers and St. Hilarion (Troitsky)
Join Fr. Peter Heers for a 10-part course in developing our understanding of the nature of the one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church as the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pillar and ground of the Truth (I Tim. 3:15). This lecture series will provide an introduction to the Dogma of the Church as handed down to us by the Holy Fathers throughout the ages in contrast with the more recent ecclesiological reconstructions of the heterodox, and what this means for the Body of Christ amidst the new "religion of the future." This podcast was originally recorded in March of 2021.Lesson 1: Introduction, What is the Church?Lesson 2: The Unity of the Church and The Mystery of BaptismLesson 3: St. Basil the Great, St. Augustine, and the Response to NestoriusLesson 4: The Church in Ss. Maximos and John of Damascus, and the 6th and 7th Oecumenical CouncilsLesson 5: The Church in the 8th Oecumenical Council & Great SchismLesson 6: The Church in Ss. Nicholas Kabasilas and Gregory Palamas and St. Mark of EphesusLesson 7: The Church in The Kollyvades Fathers, St. Hilarion (Troitsky) and Fr. George FlorovskyLesson 8: The Church in St. Justin Popovich, Vladimir Lossky and Fr. Alexander SchmemannLesson 9: The Church as Presented in Vatican II and Modern EcumenismLesson 10: The Church Before the Face of the Religion of the FutureJoin our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material on this subject, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com
Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 22min
The Jesus Prayer: Advanced Stages (Part 3)
Join Fr. Peter Heers in exploring the advanced stages of the Jesus Prayer, emphasizing profound spiritual connections achieved through continuous prayer. Delve into the path of spiritual growth, humility, and selflessness in prayer, and the significance of embracing the Jesus Prayer with focus and humility. Explore the decline of miracles, soul destinations, and forgiveness before the Second Coming in this captivating discussion.
Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 45min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 6): Ss. Gregory Palamas, Nicholas Cabasilas and Mark of Ephesus
Join Fr. Peter Heers for a 10-part course in developing our understanding of the nature of the one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church as the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pillar and ground of the Truth (I Tim. 3:15). This lecture series will provide an introduction to the Dogma of the Church as handed down to us by the Holy Fathers throughout the ages in contrast with the more recent ecclesiological reconstructions of the heterodox, and what this means for the Body of Christ amidst the new "religion of the future." This podcast was originally recorded in March of 2021.Lesson 1: Introduction, What is the Church?Lesson 2: The Unity of the Church and The Mystery of BaptismLesson 3: St. Basil the Great, St. Augustine, and the Response to NestoriusLesson 4: The Church in Ss. Maximos and John of Damascus, and the 6th and 7th Oecumenical CouncilsLesson 5: The Church in the 8th Oecumenical Council & Great SchismLesson 6: The Church in Ss. Nicholas Kabasilas and Gregory Palamas and St. Mark of EphesusLesson 7: The Church in The Kollyvades Fathers, St. Hilarion (Troitsky) and Fr. George FlorovskyLesson 8: The Church in St. Justin Popovich, Vladimir Lossky and Fr. Alexander SchmemannLesson 9: The Church as Presented in Vatican II and Modern EcumenismLesson 10: The Church Before the Face of the Religion of the FutureJoin our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material on this subject, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com
Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 40min
The Jesus Prayer: First Stages and Method (Part 2)
Discover the transformative power of the Jesus Prayer as discussed by Fr. Peter Heers, drawing from the wisdom of St. Paisios the Hagiorite. Explore the synergy between human effort and divine intervention in spiritual growth. Embrace spiritual virtues in a balanced manner and cultivate genuine devotion in prayer to overcome internal struggles.
