In the 11/27/21 livestream, Fr. Anthony answers the question of whether or not all aliens and sidhe (fairies) are demons. He gives the answer pretty early on (along with the usual stream of consciousness), but the real value is in the explanation … [Continue reading]
Spotting Bad Research
November 23, 2021 By
Today Fr. Anthony talks with heterodox political scientist Matthew Woessner (PhD, OSU) about how to recognize bad research. We are being inundated by all kinds of misinformation (and disinformation!) through the press and social media, to … [Continue reading]
Intro to Orthodoxy: Ecclesiology and You
November 23, 2021 By
We are all the royal priesthood, chrismated to serve, but the Church also has tonsured, ordained, and consecrated to specific ministries. Tonight we talk about bishops, priests, deacons, subdeacons, and readers and what they … [Continue reading]
Homily – In Awe of the Angels among Us
November 21, 2021 By
This homily was given on the day of the celebration of St. Michael and the Hosts of Heaven. Although it was never explicated, it is a meditation triangling in from on Hebrews 13:2; "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have … [Continue reading]
My Fool Head – Getting Theology Right
November 20, 2021 By
After talking about his experience with a dead battery, Fr. Anthony ties the theology of the Logos and beauty into his ongoing conversation on worldviews, framing, and connecting dots in a way that is eternally true and not just accurate. Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
Intro to Orthodoxy: Cycles of Worship
November 17, 2021 By
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQZvdY19z-k Worship Cycles: Redeeming the Time Ephesians 5:14b-16. Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Samaritan, Fasting, and Ancestral Sin
November 14, 2021 By
The Good Samaritan and the Eve of St. Phillip's Fast. It isn't just our understanding of "neighbor" that needs adjusting. We misunderstand love. And because of that, we tend to get fasting wrong. Part of the problem is that we … [Continue reading]
My Fool Head – Framing, Confirmation Bias, and Worldviews
November 13, 2021 By
After talking about the heresy of decaf coffee, Fr. Anthony triangulates from three verses of scripture: "I said in my amazement every man is a liar" (Psalm 116:11), "If You O Lord should mark iniquities who shall stand, but there is forgiveness with … [Continue reading]
Intro to Orthodoxy 004: Core Beliefs
November 9, 2021 By
In this episode we go over life, the universe, and everything (aka Orthodox core beliefs). The "Small Catechism" from the UOC-USA Prayer Book provides the outline for this discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psJkVpWqknM Our Faith: … [Continue reading]
Homily on Seeing the Poor with Noetic Sight
November 7, 2021 By
Homily on Luke 16:19-31. After covering the more superficial material "brain-based" message of the Gospel, Fr. Anthony tries to guide the listener to the deeper meanings. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
