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Clinging and Healing
This week Fr. Michael talks about the healing of the paralytic at the pool and how his years of longing for healing was fulfilled. He relates that to healing in our own lives and how we can sometimes…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Self Titled with Fr. Nathan Symeon
This week we're joined by special guest, Fr. Nathan Symeon. Fr. Nathan Symeon talks about apophatic and cataphatic theology, but more specifically the differences between apophatic and cataphatic pra…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Contemplation in the Active Life with Bishop Erik Varden
This week we're joined by Bishop Erik Varden. Bishop Varden, Mother Natalia, and Fr. Michael talk about recognizing Jesus in others, living a contemplative life, the Syriac fathers, and the beauty of…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Monks in the World with Fr. Chris Seith
This week we're joined by special guest, Fr. Chris Seith. Mother Natalia and Fr. Chris talk about the monastic life and how their constant life of prayer calls us to incorporate God into our lives. T…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
You Are What You Think
This week Mother Natalia talks about a revelation she had about sin and listening to God. She talks about how our thoughts impact the way we act. Mother Natalia talks about the way we need to practic…
Published on 3 months ago
Be Prepared
This week Fr. Michael talks about a recent discovery he made about rest and preparation. He talks about the importance of both and how they are linked together. Fr. Michael talks about how preparatio…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Gift of Rules
This week Fr. Michael talks about rules and the gift they can be in our lives. He talks about the difference between checking boxes and fully embracing the Church's teaching. Fr. Michael talks about …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Relationship > Efficiency...Or is it?
This week Mother Natalia repurposes a talk she gave recently about relationship and efficiency. She talks about her initial thought that relationship is greater than efficiency and how her thoughts o…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Life After Death
This week Fr. Michael talks about life after death, specifically the teaching of the early church Fathers. He uses the book Life After Death as part of his main talking points. We hear a bit about ho…
Published on 4 months ago
Unintentional Intentionality
This week Mother Natalia talks about intentionally incorporating Jesus into our lives. She gives two examples of this in action in her own life, in embroidery and running, and how she was able to com…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago