The Man Born Blind – on mythology and truth (St. John 9:1-38) I love mythology. I love the stories, the heros, their virtues, their flaws, and the different messes they try to work themselves out of. From the strength of Hercules and the passion of … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Enlightened Moral Psychology of the Samaritan Woman
June 2, 2013 By
Homily Notes: Samaritan Woman St. John 4:5-42 "He told me all I ever did.” (St. John 4:29) This is not new for God. His omniscience has long been recognized. The prophet David proclaimed it in song in Psalm 138, which includes these words … [Continue reading]
Homily – Our Broken Moral Psychology (and how to heal it… and the world)
May 26, 2013 By
Memorial Day, The Raising of the Paralytic, the raising of Dorkas, What effect do you have on others? Is it like St. Peter's? Do you walk in the midst of broken people bringing them healing? Do others, recognizing the potency of your peace, go out … [Continue reading]
20130420 Boston Bombing
April 21, 2013 By
In this car recording (sorry about the quality) I share some thoughts on the Boston bombing and, most importantly, how to deal with the resulting damage: a secure home, a peaceful mind, and a healed soul.Check out this episode … [Continue reading]
Homily – Annunciation and the Cross
April 7, 2013 By
Today we have the concelebration of two wonderful feasts: the celebration of the cross with the Annunciation (so we are half way through Great Lent and nine months away from the Nativity!). These are two feasts that fit so well together: a life … [Continue reading]
20130325 Paleo, the Paranormal, and Prepping
March 26, 2013 By
Today's show addresses the questions of Lenten Paleo fasting, whether NDE's are proof of the soul etc., and what everyone should do to be prepared for the most likely emergencies. I also talk about fun and transformative lenten disciplines like … [Continue reading]
20130315 The Fire
March 18, 2013 By
Taking a page from Jack Spirko's playbook (The Survival Podcast), I recorded this episode in the car. The Men in Black stole the last 45 minutes of it, but it still includes about an hour on the fire that all but destroyed our temple on the … [Continue reading]
20130215 Epistemology and Rev. Jonathan Malone
February 18, 2013 By
This episode begins with an introduction to Orthodox epistemology, but the bulk is spent in conversation with Rev. Jonathan Malone, PhD. He is a Baptist preacher with an interesting story to tell (teaser: a dark night of the soul answered through an … [Continue reading]
20130204 Orthodoxy, Politics, and Spycraft
February 5, 2013 By
Today's show features an interview with professor, blogger (XXCommittee), and counter-intelligence expert, John Schindler Ph.D. We talk about everything from the decline of contemporary morality, the problem with Afghanistan [twenty minutes of … [Continue reading]
