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 … [Continue reading]
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! … [Continue reading]
Homily – St Pauls Example
February 5, 2022 By
1 Timothy 1:15-17. Take two (because ... Old Calendar and New Calendar). Another call to bring back the saying; "glory to God." Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Intro to Orthodoxy: Heresy and How to Avoid It
January 29, 2022 By
In tonight's livestream class, Fr. Anthony frames theology as communal and heresy as a breakdown of community. He uses the example of the corrections that take place among musicians to help make the point. Enjoy the show! Check out this … [Continue reading]
Alexandria, Moscow and the Canonical Status of Ecclesial Territory
January 27, 2022 By
Today Fr. Anthony discusses the Moscow Patriarchate's establishment of an African Exarchate in the territory of the ancient Patriarchate of Alexandria with canonist, Fr. Harry Linsinbigler. They talk about how this differs from other parallel … [Continue reading]
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! … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Homily – Theosis as the Gentle Movement of Grace
December 26, 2021 By
Matthew 2:13-23; Galatians 1:11-19. Without effort, we will get truth and love wrong and mess up our relationships. It was true for Saints Luke and Cleopas, for Saint Paul, and (alas) for Herod. It will be true for us and will … [Continue reading]
Homily – Three Levels of Pilgrimage
December 20, 2021 By
Ephesians 5:8-19; Luke 17:12-19. A meditation on three kinds of pilgrimage: to the holy site, to a feast, and to the temple of the heart. Each offers the blessings of beauty, fellowship, and noetic union. Enjoy the show! Check out … [Continue reading]
