OrthoAnalytika
Fr. Anthony Perkins
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.
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Oct 25, 2017 • 8min
HomilyonChristtheHero
Who is Christ? Why did He suffer and die for us who could nothing for him in return? This isn't a "live" recording (the recorder cut out too early), but a (fairly dull) reading of the homily notes. Enjoy!
Oct 25, 2017 • 1h 2min
Bible Study 22 - Family Trouble
In this class, Fr. Anthony talks about the ambiguity of names in the Bible and why people get hurt when they go against God's will (e.g. the the burning of part of the camp, the quail plague, and Miriam's leprosy). We had to use our back-up recording which doesn't pick up the audience well (please forgive; the recorder's battery died mid-class).
Oct 20, 2017 • 1h 15min
Book Discussion - The Shack
Why might an Orthodox Christian read The Shack? Why might it better not to? Fr. Anthony shares and evaluates many of the critiques of the The Shack, putting it within the context of evangelism. Enjoy the show!
Oct 11, 2017 • 56min
Bible Study 22 - Leviticus and the Destruction of the Devoted
How (not) to make the Bible say the opposite of what it means. Examples from Numbers on how to draw out Scripture's deeper meaning.
Oct 9, 2017 • 15min
Homily- Fishing in Chaotic Waters
What does it mean to become a "fisher of men"? How is it heroic? Homily on St. Luke 5:1-11 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-11.
Oct 6, 2017 • 57min
Bible Study 20 - Leviticus, Patterns, and Scapegoats
What is Leviticus good for? In what way(s) is Christ a scapegoat? This and more in tonight's Bible Study (20171003).
Oct 1, 2017 • 13min
20171001 How to Deny Yourself
In this homily for the Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross, Fr. Anthony talks about what it means to "deny yourself" and follow Christ and why doing it wrong can cost a man his soul.
Sep 24, 2017 • 16min
20170924 - Homily on the Momentum of Virtue (and Vice)
In this homily on The Parable of the Talents, Fr. Anthony discourages us from interpreting scripture in a way that would turn God into a monster. He then argues that the point of the parable is to convince us of the need to do good in this world. Enjoy the show!
Sep 21, 2017 • 1h 17min
Book Discussion: Lynette Hull on Iconography
This month (September 2017), the St. Sophia Seminary Library Book Discussion Group invited iconographer Lynette Hull to speak about "The Art of Seeing; Paradox and Perception in Orthodox Iconography" by Fr. Maximos Constas. Enjoy the show!
Sep 17, 2017 • 19min
20170917 - Homily on our Prime Directive
Why did Jesus pick "Love your God..." as the greatest commandment? Fr. Anthony gives us three reasons: historical precedence, human flourishing, and that it prepares us to love one another (and ourselves). Enjoy the show!
