Podcasts
Below are podcasts from St. Vladimir's Seminary faculty and staff.
Date |
Episode | Podcast Description |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2011 |
Post-Episcopalian Stress Syndrome Dr. Bouteneff examines the specific phenomenon of Episcopalian converts to the Orthodox Church. |
Sweeter Than Honey Orthodox Christian Theology and Life as Joy and Light - Dr. Peter Bouteneff seeks to recover the richness and joy of Christian teaching—and the challenge of living it.. |
| November 7, 2011 |
Bishops - Part 22: The Council in Trullo (continued) What is the Orthodox teaching about remarriage after adultery? What about re-baptism of one brought into the Church? Fr. Tom talks about this and more in today's episode. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| November 17, 2011 |
Personal Prayer Fr. Tom is frequently asked about personal prayer and how the Orthodox Christian should approach the life of prayer at home.Today's episode gives practical and biblical direction particularly as we begin the Nativity Fast. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| November 22, 2011 |
Meeting the Crucified Christ in Sierra Leone There is no "Missionary's Handbook" for post-war countries such as Sierra Leone. But Orthodox Christian missionary Fr. Themi (Adamopoulo) is writing one from scratch as he meets the challenge of spreading the Good News in West Africa. |
Voices From St Vladimir’s Seminary Presenting engaging conversation with leaders and students on contemporary issues of importance in the Orthodox Church |
| November 23, 2011 |
Bishops - Part 23: The Council in Trullo (conclusion) In this final episode on the so called Council in Trullo or the 5th and 6th Ecumenical Councils, Fr. Tom completes his commentary on the 102 canons. This includes the issue of not kneeling in church on Sunday, how to bring in Christians from other denominations, the creation and consumption of pornography, and more. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| December 3, 2011 |
St. Andrew the Apostle On November 30, we celebrated the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle. On that day, Fr. Tom reflected on this great apostle as well as some of the legends that surround him. In particular, he talks about the dubious history of Andrew's alledged founding of the Church in Constantinople. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| December 13, 2011 |
Bishops - Part 24: 8th Century Iconoclasm An intense and violent period in Church history surrounded the veneration of icons. Learn about those who gave their lives for the preservation of this important physical demonstration of the Incarnation as well as those Bishops who sided with with the iconoclasts and were later identified as heretics. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| December 27, 2011 |
Our Use of Words Fr.Tom asks us to heed the scriptures and use our words carefully. Specifically he identifies several terms that are often incorrectly used in Orthodoxy today. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| January 3, 2012 |
Bishops - Part 25: The 7th Ecumenical Council The Orthodox Church is the Church of the 7 Councils and the 7th one is far more important than some would believe. Learn about the importance of Icons as well as the importance of the Holy Scriptures. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| January 13, 2012 |
Bishops - Part 26: The 7th Ecumenical Council part 2 Fr. Tom is exploring the canons of the 7th Ecumenical Council held in Nicea and today talks about bishops who are appointed by secular heads of state as well as the frequency and nature of the meetings of bishops. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
