What God is Not

"We all experience time, and we all get to the future, but when we're only focused on the future as something that needs to be attained, then we're failing to live in this present moment." That's an episode quote from Sister Natalia. This week we're talking about time, the poverty of time in the monastic life, and watching the way we spend our time. We're joined this week by Talka (Natalia).References:The Screwtape Letters by C.S. LewisPints with Jack - podcast currently going through The Screwtape Letters. We were on episode 4 of this season!The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox Spirituality by Kyriacos C. MarkidesHe Leadeth Me by Walter J. CiszekDo you listen to Catholic Stuff You Should Know? If not, check out last week's episode featuring Father Michael!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

It's part 7 of our review of the Divine Liturgy, and we're still preparing for Communion, albeit we're a little closer this week!Links for previous episodes on the Divine Liturgy:Part 1: Preparing to PreparePart 2: Liturgy of the CatechumensPart 3: Great EntrancePart 4: Creed and AnaphoraPart 5: EpiclesisPart 6: Preparation for CommunionFollow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

This week we're talking about a few saints and feast days the nuns at Christ the Bridegroom felt more people should know about.References:St. Mary of EgyptFollow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

It's part 6 of our review of the Divine Liturgy. This week we're preparing for Communion.Links for previous episodes on the Divine Liturgy:Part 1: Preparing to PreparePart 2: Liturgy of the CatechumensPart 3: Great EntrancePart 4: Creed and AnaphoraPart 5: EpiclesisFollow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

This week we're talking about examining your day-to-day life and interactions to identify what brings you closer to Christ, and training ourselves to want more and more of Him in our daily life. Also, we have a guest appearance from the producer and editor of the Created and Called podcast.References:Created and Called PodcastThe Daily ExamenFollow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Continuing on with part 5 of our walk-through of the Divine Liturgy. This week we're looking at the EpiclesisLinks for previous episodes on the Divine Liturgy:Part 1: Preparing to PreparePart 2: Liturgy of the CatechumensPart 3: Great EntrancePart 4: Creed and AnaphoraFollow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Time for part 4! Father Michael continues his walk-through of the Divine Liturgy with the Creed and AnaphoraLinks for previous episodes on the Divine Liturgy:Part 1: Preparing to PreparePart 2: Liturgy of the CatechumensPart 3: Great EntranceFollow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Philip's Fast started a week ago! This week we're talking about practical ways to prepare for Christmas.Follow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

This week we're looking at the types of the Theotokos found in the Old Testament. And intern Olivia is featured this week too!ReferencesThe Theotokos in Scripture and HymnographySummary of Akathist Hymn: Laudation of the TheotokosThe Akathist Hymn and Small ComplineThank you for your generosity at the Bridegroom's Banquet. The monastery raised a record amount  and donations are still coming in. More details on the donation plans can be found here.Follow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show

Time for part 3! Father Michael continues his walk-through of the Divine Liturgy with the Great Entrance.If you've missed part 1 you can find it here: Preparing to PrepareAnd part 2 is here: Liturgy of the CatechumensFollow us on Instagram and FacebookFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryEmail us! whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the show