Podcasts

Below are podcasts from St. Vladimir's Seminary faculty and staff.

Datesort icon Episode Podcast Description
August 28, 2009 The Greatest Born Of Woman - St. John The Baptist - Part 2

In commemoration of the Feast of his beheading, Fr. Tom continues his discussion of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer, John.

August 28, 2009 Happy New (Church) Year!

September 1 marks the beginning of the Church year and Fr. Tom Hopko is meditating on the meaning of times and seasons in Church life.

August 31, 2009 Jesus - The Servant of the Lord

Listen to a fascinating and instructive word study on the word "servant" and how it is applied to Jesus in both the Old and New Testaments.

September 4, 2009 The Gate Facing East

Fr. Thomas teaches about the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.

September 9, 2009 When Bishops Disappoint

Throughout the history of the Church, there have been moments of scandal and disappointment with various hierarchs of the Church. How are we to respond as faithful Orthodox Christians? Fr. Tom shares his reflections.

September 10, 2009 Jesus - The Suffering Servant

What was the nature and purpose of the death of Christ as depicted in the Old Testament prophecy of Isaiah? Get your Orthodox Study Bible out and follow along as Fr. Thomas teaches us verse by verse.

September 11, 2009 A Christian Response To Terrorism

Fr. Tom follows up on his thoughts on suffering and pain by looking specifically at the events of 9-11-2001.

September 11, 2009 The Universal Exaltation Of The Precious And Life-Giving Cross

Celebrating one of the twelve great feasts of the Church (Click here to view the children's choir Fr. Thomas mentions in the podcast).

September 18, 2009 Jesus - The Righteous One

If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous one (I John 2). Fr. Tom explores what the Scriptures mean by this term.

September 18, 2009 Words and Accountability

Peter reflects on the power and impact of our words and the care we need to take before uttering them or writing them.