Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory Jensen, PhD, about guruism, why it is dangerous, and how to avoid it. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Confession as a Relationship
March 30, 2022 By
Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory Jensen, PhD, about how NOT to elicit repentance during confession, some of the differences between confession, interrogation, and therapy, and why love and trust are foundational to the process of reconciliation. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Homily – Liturgical Peace
March 20, 2022 By
In this meditation on the witness of St. Gregory Palamas, Fr. Anthony encourages us to allow the peace of the Liturgy – rather than the chaos of the world – to define us and our relationships with others. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Homily – A Mystical Explanation of Identity and Connection
February 21, 2022 By
Homily on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and Luke 15:11-32 (Prodigal Son). Fr. Anthony explains how God’s imprint enables community and the multiplication of grace. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Homily – There is No Place for Smiting (or racism)
February 7, 2022 By
In this meditation on Matthew 15:21-28 and Corinthians 6:16-7:1, Fr. Anthony talks about the new way of holiness and the transition from smiting enemies to drawing them into the Kingdom through love. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Intro to Orthodoxy: Cialdini, Manipulation, and Orthodoxy
February 5, 2022 By
Today I present the main ideas from the research on the psychology of influence (Cialdini) and briefly describe its relevance for theological discernment. Livestreamed on 2/1/2022.Check out this episode!
Homily: Achieving Heights by Humility
January 23, 2022 By
1 Timothy 1:15-17. After providing his testimony, St. Paul immediately breaks into a prayer of exultation. We would do well to imitate that habit and bring back the saying; “glory to God.” Check out this episode!
Homily – Repent Into the Kingdom
January 9, 2022 By
Ephesians 4:7-13; Matthew 4:12-17. Sunday after Theophany. Our minds stand between us and living as God’s royal priesthood and holy kingdom. We have to repent and rebuild our minds in Christ. Enjoy the Show! Check out this episode!
My Fool Head – On Forgiveness, Righteous Anger, and Other Things
January 1, 2022 By
This “New Year” stream of consciousness celebrates Georgia’s victory over Michigan and then talks about how our prior conceptions interfere with objectivity, the relative value of mercy and forgiveness over judgment, and the need to stay away from righteous anger. My thanks to Max, Dn. Adrian, and Rdr. Seraphim for their questions and comments during […]
Homily – Signs of a Disordered Mind
December 5, 2021 By
Ephesians 2:14-22, Luke 12:16-21. After making a point about the power of Christian unity to transcend war, Fr. Anthony uses the Orthodox conception of the mind to explain the parable of the man who built the barns and then reminds us that we are susceptible to the same self delusion. Enjoy the show! Check out […]
