Why might an Orthodox Christian read The Shack? Why might it better not to? Fr. Anthony shares and evaluates many of the critiques of the The Shack, putting it within the context of evangelism. Enjoy the show! Check out this … [Continue reading]
Homily on Christ the Hero
October 15, 2017 By
Who is Christ? Why did He suffer and die for us who could nothing for him in return? This isn't a "live" recording (the recorder cut out too early), but a (fairly dull) reading of the homily notes. Enjoy! Check out this episode! +++ Homily … [Continue reading]
Bible Study 22 – Leviticus and the Destruction of the Devoted
October 10, 2017 By
How (not) to make the Bible say the opposite of what it means. Examples from Numbers on how to draw out Scripture's deeper meaning. Check out this episode! +++++ OT Bible Study #21: No Redemption? Plus the Spiritual Interpretations of … [Continue reading]
Homily- Fishing in Chaotic Waters
October 9, 2017 By
What does it mean to become a "fisher of men"? How is it heroic? Homily on St. Luke 5:1-11 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-11. Check out this episode! ++++ Homily: On the Abundance that God Grants to His People 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Luke … [Continue reading]
Bible Study 20 – Leviticus, Patterns, and Scapegoats
October 3, 2017 By
What is Leviticus good for? In what way(s) is Christ a scapegoat? This and more in tonight's Bible Study (20171003). Check out this episode! OT Bible Study #20: A Review, Azazel, and Scapegoats Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge … [Continue reading]
20171001: Homily on How to Deny Yourself
October 1, 2017 By
In this homily for the Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross, Fr. Anthony talks about what it means to "deny yourself" and follow Christ and why doing it wrong can cost a man his soul. Enjoy the show! Check out this … [Continue reading]
20170924 – Homily on the Momentum of Virtue (and Vice)
September 24, 2017 By
In this homily on The Parable of the Talents, Fr. Anthony discourages us from interpreting scripture in a way that would turn God into a monster. He then argues that the point of the parable is to convince us of the need to do good in this world. … [Continue reading]
Book Discussion: Lynette Hull on Iconography
September 21, 2017 By
http://traffic.libsyn.com/orthoanalytika/20170921-IconographyBookDiscussion.mp3 This month (September 2017), the St. Sophia Seminary Library Book Discussion Group invited iconographer Lynette Hull to speak about "The Art of Seeing; Paradox and … [Continue reading]
20170917 – Homily on our Prime Directive
September 17, 2017 By
Why did Jesus pick “Love your God…” as the greatest commandment? Fr. Anthony gives us three reasons: historical precedence, human flourishing, and that it prepares us to love one another (and ourselves). Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
20170827 – Tear Down That Wall
August 27, 2017 By
In this episode, Fr. Anthony describes (and acts out, although you'll just have to imagine that) the Gospel in terms of the breaking down of the wall we have built up between us, Him, and our inheritance. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
