What God is Not

The monastery has a new member of the community! Sister Natalia and Father Michael talk about the service for the entrance of a dokimos, specifically Intern Olivia! We've broken this up into two episodes.Also, it's our one year anniversary! Thanks for being a listener!References:The Year of Grace of Our Lord by Lev GilletAn overview of the different steps in the vocation process at Christ the Bridegroom MonasteryFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

A few weeks ago Father Michael and Sister Natalia were on Instagram Live. We recorded that session for our general podcast listeners. If you want to see this "in person", we've saved the video up on IGTV. References:Our episode on The Jesus PrayerFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Who's keeping track of consecutive in-person recordings? We're at four now!This week Sister Natalia talks about lessons she's learned from her encounters with children and how those encounters lead her to reflect on her relationship with God.References:The Great Divorce by C.S. LewisFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Another in-person episode. This week Father Michael and Sister Natalia talk about putting forth effort to pray during Divine Liturgy.Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Another week of in person recording! What a blessing.This week Sister Natalia reflects on some things she learned during her retreat, including how we can get in the way of the work God wants to do in our lives.References:How to Profit From Your Faults by Claude-Joseph TissotHomily on the Healing of the Paralytic by Alexander Schmemann Litany of TrustLitany of HumilityLux Catholic - iPhoneLux Catholic - Google PlayFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Sister Natalia and Father Michael are in person this week! In this episode they talk about what it's like to be out and about as a nun and priest and the encounters they have which they only have because they're dressed as a nun or priest.Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

This week we're joined by Fr. Joel Barstad who talks about his thoughts around the Cappadocian House Document.References:Cappadocian House Document - written by Fr. Joel BarstadFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Fr. Michael and Sister Natalia talk about the beauty and necessity of community. Fr. Michael has a realization on the differences in people with structured personalities vs people with unstructured personalities.References:Communion and Liberation - movement founded by Fr. Giussani and Fr. Carron in Milan, Italy Cappadocian House Document - written by Fr. Joel Barstad20 Answers: Eastern Catholicism by Fr. Daniel DozierThe Reed of God by Caryll HouselanderA few weeks ago Sister Natalia read a poem she wrote while on poustinia. Here's a link to that poem if you want to read it and pray with it.Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookJoin our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Happy Bright Week! This week Sister Natalia walks through the Gospel for Thomas Sunday. We talk about Thomas' unbelief, our unbelief, and asking for grace and strength to believe.References:John 20:19 - 31, Gospel for Thomas SundayThe Bible and the Holy Fathers for OrthodoxThe Reed of God by Caryll HouselanderHumane VitaeAncient Christian Commentary - John 11 - 21 edited by Joel C. Elowsky Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookJoin our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

This week Father Michael talks about a theme he's picked up in the Sunday Gospels of the Great Fast, and in this episode he walks through Mark 9:17 - 31.Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show