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Jul 9, 2025 • 0sec
Brothodoxy
Bro culture has entered the Orthosphere, and their brash self-assuredness is attracting some young men, but critics complain of bullying and chauvinism. How can we all mature in faith and Christian love? Paul Lloyd Robson of Maniphesto joins the conversation.
Jul 2, 2025 • 0sec
Occult's Death Grip on Young Women
The recent rise in young people embracing the Orthodox Christian faith has led some to ask why young women aren't entering at the same rate as young men. Is the answer a rising interest in divination and paganism?
Jun 25, 2025 • 0sec
Spilled Blood on Sacred Ground
On Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, a terrorist at St Elias Orthodox Church in the Dweilaa neighborhood of Damascus killed at least 22 worshippers and injured 63. Why is martyrdom prominent in the life of the church, and what can we learn from it
Jun 18, 2025 • 0sec
Answering the Claims of a Former Priest
Fr. Thomas is joined by Joshua Sherman as they respond to objections to the Orthodox Christian faith made by the former Orthodox priest, Joshua Schooping.
Jun 11, 2025 • 0sec
Charismatic Chaos vs the Spirit of Peace
Many non-Orthodox churches are appealing to emotion by using charismatic forms and expressions. What's the Orthodox view of things like speaking in tongues, faith healing, and prophetic words of knowledge?
Jun 4, 2025 • 0sec
Why People Leave the Orthodox Church (and What to Do About It)
Even with the increased number of people entering the Orthodox Church, some individuals abandon the faith. What are the reasons people consider leaving, and how can we respond?
May 28, 2025 • 0sec
Why We Don't Accept Cremation
Orthodox Christianity does not permit the cremation of Orthodox believers. Why is the burning of the bodies of departed Orthodox Christians wrong? Fr. Tom examines this practice from a scriptural and patristic perspective.
May 21, 2025 • 0sec
The Mysterious, Misinformed Mahdi
Egyptian-American Abdullah Hashem claims that he has been sent by God as the Advocate (parakletos) [Holy Spirit?] promised by Jesus. What should Orthodox Christians make of these false claims? Let’s consult the Scriptures and the Fathers.
May 14, 2025 • 0sec
Evaluating the Western Salvation Wars
Are Protestant and Roman Catholic thinkers inching toward Orthodox Christianity? Fr Thomas is joined by special guest, Joshua Sherman, as they address the proposals made in the book, Beyond the Salvation Wars, and the responses to it.
May 2, 2025 • 0sec
Why Resurrection?
The Resurrection of Christ is the central doctrine of the Christian faith. What happens if you get it wrong?
