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Oct 19, 2022 • 0sec
Reclaiming the Great Commission: A Roadmap to Parish Health
Fr Thomas welcomes Fr Evan Armatas, author of "Reclaiming the Great Commission: A Roadmap to Parish Health," as they discuss how Orthodox parishes can fulfill their true purpose to thrive and grow.

Oct 12, 2022 • 0sec
Orthodox Christians and Biblical Knowledge
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Stephen De Young, author of the book and podcast, "The Whole Counsel of God," as they discuss biblical knowledge among Orthodox Christians. How can we encourage and increase knowledge of the deep well of Orthodox scriptural content and tradition?

Oct 5, 2022 • 0sec
Orthodox Alaska: Cradle of Orthodoxy in North America
Fr. Thomas welcomes special guest, His Grace Bishop Alexei of Alaska, to discuss the history and contemporary life of Orthodoxy in Alaska. What are the gifts that the Alaskan Church has given to the world and what are the challenges of being an Orthodox Christian in the vast Alaskan landscape?

Sep 14, 2022 • 0sec
Silent Suffering: Understanding Caregiver Burnout
Fr. Thomas speaks with Dr. Ioana Popa, MD, about the problem of caregiver burnout. How does one deal with fulfilling the extensive demands of those in need without falling into physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion?

Sep 11, 2022 • 0sec
Money and Mission
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. John Dresko, President of the Orthodox Church Capital Improvement Fund (OCCIF), to speak about the Orthodox understanding of our financial resources and how we can become good stewards of the gifts God has given us

Sep 7, 2022 • 0sec
Deaths of Despair : Suicide
Fr. Thomas welcomes licensed clinical social worker Susan Zacharia-Sanders to discuss helping those who struggle with suicidal thoughts and supporting families affected by it.

Aug 24, 2022 • 0sec
Being a Bishop: History, Duties, Authority
Fr Thomas welcomes special guest, His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, as they discuss the history and role of the bishop in the Church. Why are bishops necessary and what do they do?

Aug 17, 2022 • 0sec
The Decline in Trust
Fr Thomas welcomes political philosopher, Dr Kevin Vallier, to discuss the erosion of trust in institutions and among people in today's society. Is the decline inevitable or avoidable?

Jul 27, 2022 • 0sec
A Surgeon's Journey of Faith
Fr. Thomas speaks with Deacon Theodore Saclarides, who is an accomplished surgeon with decades of experience. What are the spiritual dimensions of making life and death decisions as a surgeon? How does faith inform the work of medical healing and treatment?

Jul 13, 2022 • 0sec
Young Men and Orthodox Christianity
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Michael Butler to discuss the recent surge of young men inquiring into the Orthodox Christian faith. What's behind this recent interest, and how can we respond appropriately?