Podcasts

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

Datesort icon Episode Podcast Description
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
The Arena: An Offering to Contemporary Monasticism by Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov
The Philokalia
Ladder of Divine Ascent
Symeon the New Theologian: The Discourses
St. Maximus the Confessor: The Ascetic Life, The Four Centuries on Charity
St Athanasius: The Life of St. Antony
Love's Immensity: Mystics on the Endless Life by Scott Cairns

Orthodoxy Alive 2008 Sessions 1-3 presented by Fr. Thomas Hopko available on St George Orthodox Christian Cathedral website

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.

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.

February 14, 2009 The Prodigal Son, The Elder Brother, The Merciful Father

In the first of two meditations on the story known as The Prodigal Son, Fr. Tom takes a look at the three characters in the drama.

February 19, 2009 A President’s Day Reflection

Fr. Tom traces the history of America's secular religion, paying particular attention to that religion's cherished patriarchs and dogmas, in a special podcast dedicated to this week's President's Day.

March 12, 2009 The American Martyrs

Fr Chad Hatfield speaks on the American Martyrs for the True Faith during a Lenten Retreat at St George, Houston, titled: "Life's Lessons from the Alaskan Saints."

March 19, 2009 The Name of Jesus

The Angel told the Theotokos, “You will call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Fr. Thomas Hopko explores the significance of this name, as well as its origins.

March 19, 2009 Jesus the Savior

In his 2nd episode on the Names of Jesus, Fr. Tom explores the roots and meaning of the name Jesus - God Saves.

March 20, 2009 Jesus The Christ

Fr. Hopko continues his series on the names of Jesus, this time focusing on the name Christ, which means "the anointed one."

March 23, 2009 Jesus - Son of God (part 1)

Fr. Tom discusses Christ's divinity. Jesus is human, yes, but he is also God!