OrthoAnalytika
Welcome to OrthoAnalytika, Fr. Anthony Perkins' podcast of homilies, classes, and shows on spirituality, science, and culture - all offered from a decidedly Orthodox Christian perspective. Fr. Anthony is a mission priest and seminary professor for the UOC-USA. He has a diverse background, a lot of enthusiasm, and a big smile. See www.orthoanalytika.org for show notes and additional content.
Latest episodes
Jun 19, 2022 • 25min
Homily - Hesychasm, Community, and Discernment
In this homily offered on All Saints (and Father's Day; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30), Fr. Anthony begins by talking about the need to approach God apophatically in silence, and then to allow that perspective (and not the world) to determine our priorities, definitions, framings, etc. He ends by encouraging everyone to foster communal relations through which we are continually pastoring and being pastored to. Enjoy the show!
Jun 13, 2022 • 21min
Homily - Pentecost as the Victory over Tyranny and Division
Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on the power the New Covenant gives humanity to live a life of beautiful harmony. Enjoy the show!
Jun 13, 2022 • 1h 24min
Why We Need a Council - A Candid Conversation
Fr. Anthony talks to Fr. Harry about his recent trip to Egypt, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the challenge of Orthodoxy after Communism, and the desperate need for a pan-Orthodox Council.
May 22, 2022 • 25min
Homily - Continual Repentance and Learning
In this meditation, Fr. Anthony presents the Gospel of the Samaritan Woman as a model for acquiring the Holy Spirit, focusing on the need for continual repentance from sin and worldly explanations/definitions. Enjoy the show!
May 21, 2022 • 37min
Way of Ascetics - Chapters Three and Four
We cover chapters three and four of Tito Caliander's "Way of Ascetics" (St. Vladimir Press), "On the Garden of the Heart" and "On the Silent and Invisible Warfare." Enjoy the show!
May 14, 2022 • 27min
Way of Ascetics - Chapters One and Two
We cover chapters one and two of Tito Caliander's "Way of Ascetics" (St. Vladimir Press), "On a Resolute and Sustained Purpose" and "On the Insufficiency of Human Strength." Enjoy the show!
May 9, 2022 • 19min
Homily - Ritual and Resilience
In this homily offered on the Sunday of the Myrrhbearers (and Mother's Day!), Fr. Anthony offers an almost coherent meditation on how we need both rituals and grace to live a life of integrity and holiness. Enjoy the show!
May 1, 2022 • 29min
Homily - Doubt and Discernment
St. Thomas Sunday. Fr. Anthony offers a meditation (hostage situation?!) on the circle of trust and how Christ works with our fallen psychology to draw us out of darkness into the light.
Apr 17, 2022 • 22min
Palm Sunday Homily - Understanding NOT Required
Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on what we can learn from Christ's entrance into Jerusalem and how entering into it with Him can perfect us and heal the world around us. He focuses primarily on the relationship between understanding and communion, how our dysfunctions have distorted it, and how Orthodoxy restores it. Enjoy the show!
Apr 12, 2022 • 1h 21min
The Guru as a Dysfunctional Archetype
Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory Jensen, PhD, about guruism, why it is dangerous, and how to avoid it. Enjoy the show!
