
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

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 27min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 5): The 8th Oecumenical Council & the Great Schism
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 4, 2023 • 1h 23min
The Jesus Prayer: Prerequisites and Benefits (Part 1)
Fr. Peter Heers, an expert in Orthodox theology, discusses the origins and benefits of the Jesus Prayer. Chapters explore its practice, aligning life with prayer, forgiveness, humility, and the transformative power of this spiritual practice.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 40min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 4): The Church in Ss. Maximos and John of Damascus, and the 6th and 7th Oecumenical Councils
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

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
Transhumanism: An Orthodox Analysis
In this extended podcast, Fr. Peter shares an Orthodox theological and spiritual examination of the philosophical and religious outlook found in the proponents of Transhumanism. This paper was delivered at a conference held in Athens, Greece, at the War Museum on January 22nd, 2023: "Transhumanism - Threat for Man." 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

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 48min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 3): St. Basil the Great, St. Augustine, and the Response to Nestorius
Explore the role of St. Basil the Great, St. Augustine, and the response to Nestorius in shaping our understanding of the church. Uncover the ecclesiology of early church fathers such as Saint Cyprian and Saint Stephen. Examine the controversy surrounding Orthodox baptism and the practices defended by the holy fathers. Discuss the concept of 'economy' in addressing the needs of the church. Delve into debates and views on the response to Nestorius in Rome. Analyze the meaning of key phrases and clarify interpretations of Saint Basil's teachings. Explore Saint Augustine's understanding of sacraments and the role of the minister.

Aug 20, 2023 • 1h 50min
The Papal Dogma of the Immaculate Conception: An Orthodox Analysis
Fr. Peter Heers and guest Craig Patrick Truglia discuss the Orthodox rejection of the papal dogma of the "immaculate conception", emphasizing the patristic wisdom found in the ascetical life of the Holy Orthodox Church and the grave soteriological consequences of separating the Most Holy Theotokos from the human race.Find Catholicism in Light of Orthodoxy by Elder George of Grigoriou HERE: https://uncutmountainpress.com/shop/product/catholicism/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

Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 36min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 2): The Unity of the Church and the Mystery of Baptism
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 February 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

Aug 14, 2023 • 2h 5min
After 1000 Years: An Orthodox Examination of Catholicism
This podcast delves into the historical and theological differences between Catholicism and the Orthodox Church, focusing on the power of the Pope of Rome and the Great Schism of 1054. It explores the rejection of previous hierarch decisions, the basis for unity, and the rise of papal authority. The podcast discusses the saints' understanding of the Catholic Church, deviations and innovations in church life, changes in baptism practices, and the impact of practices on theology and unity. It also explores the differences in the concept of divine grace between the Roman Catholicism and Orthodoxy, as well as the origins and complexities of the Filioque.

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 34min
Orthodox Ecclesiology (Lesson 1): Introduction, What is the Church?
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 February 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

Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 41min
On the Dogma of the Church: An Historical Overview of the Sources of Ecclesiology
How do we acquire the mind of Christ and follow the Holy Fathers when confronted with the ecclesiological challenges facing the Orthodox Church in our modern day? Join Fr. Peter Heers in this podcast, first recorded in September 2022, for an examination of On the Dogma of the Church: An Historical Overview of the Sources of Ecclesiology by the Holy Hieromartyr Hilarion (Troitsky). This text explores patristic resources from the early centuries of Christianity and brings seminal works at the periphery of the consciousness of every Christian to the forefront as living witnesses to the unbroken tradition of the Church. St. Hilarion's staggeringly extensive familiarity with sources both patristic and modern, coupled with his own lucid thinking and profoundly Orthodox outlook, superbly equip him for his comprehensive analysis of the subject.Find On the Dogma of the Church by St. Hilarion (Troitsky) from Uncut Mountain Press HERE: https://uncutmountainpress.com/shop/product/overview-of-the-dogma-concerning-the-church/ 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