Podcasts
Below are podcasts from St. Vladimir's Seminary faculty and staff.
| Date | Episode | Podcast Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2009 |
The Publican and the Pharisee Fr. Tom teaches on the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee as we prepare for the Lenten season. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| February 7, 2009 |
The Great Festival of the Three Holy Hierarchs What do Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and St. John Chrysostom mean to the Orthodox Church? Try "light, wisdom, and pastoral care." Fr. Hopko explains why we celebrate these unique and holy men. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| January 31, 2009 |
The January Ascetic Fathers As we bring the month of January to a close, Fr. Tom thinks back on the spiritual fathers we have celebrated during this month in particular, St. Anthony. The following resources were recommended: Saying of the Desert Fathers: The Alphabetical CollectionTranslated by Sister Benedicta Ward Orthodoxy Alive 2008 Sessions 1-3 presented by Fr. Thomas Hopko available on St George Orthodox Christian Cathedral website |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| January 24, 2009 |
The Day After and The Day Before Fr. Tom recorded this on Jan 21 - the day after the inauguration of President Barak Obama and the day before the March for Life in Washington DC. He draws on Scripture, Tradition and St. Maximus to help us know how to react to rampant abortions in our world. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| January 18, 2009 |
Baptism With Fire There are radical differences in John's baptism, the baptism that Jesus' disciples were doing before Jesus was crucified, and the baptism that came afterward. Fr. Tom helps us understand how our baptism is a baptism with fire. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| January 1, 2009 |
St. Vladimir’s Seminary 2008 Report In this podcast, the Chancellor of the Seminary, Fr. Chad Hatfield talks about the year just completed, the financial picture and some myths that need to be dispelled. |
Voices From St Vladimir’s Seminary Presenting engaging conversation with leaders and students on contemporary issues of importance in the Orthodox Church |
| December 12, 2008 |
Falling Asleep Father Thomas Hopko remembers the last days of Fr. Alexander Schmemann on the 25th anniversary of his falling asleep in our Lord Jesus Christ. May his memory be eternal. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| December 3, 2008 |
The Demons and the Swine Fr. Tom expounds on one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
| November 26, 2008 |
Treasure in Romanian Orthodoxy Fr. Chad talks with visiting Romanian theologian Mihail Neamtu about the future of Orthodoxy in America, the treasures of Romanian Orthodoxy and the effects of communism in Eastern Europe. At the end, Fr. Chad recommended the following book: |
Voices From St Vladimir’s Seminary Presenting engaging conversation with leaders and students on contemporary issues of importance in the Orthodox Church |
| November 8, 2008 |
Spiritual Springtime: Reflection on 40 Years Fr. Tom spoke at the 40th Anniversary of the consecration of the chapel at the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, PA on September 27, 2008. In this lecture he reflects on 40 years of Orthodoxy in North America. |
Speaking the Truth in Love Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko |
