Genesis according to the Fathers. Lectures from Fr Seraphim Rose's, "Genesis, Creation, and Early Man."
Reading from DTTW No. 6. A Vision of Elder Ambrose.
Lectures on Fr Seraphim's teaching on Genesis in light of the commentary of the Fathers. Much of the lecture is taken from "Genesis, Creation, and Early Man."
Introduction: How to interpret Genesis in light of the Holy Fathers.
How to continue to fight.
Some notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.net
Lecture No. 2 on the Desert Fathers: The Life of Saint Anthony the Great
Bonus Episode for Patron Only Subscribers
The progression of the passions and the tactics to root them out.
“In every passion, and also in the virtues, let us critically examine ourselves: Where are we? At the beginning, or in the middle, or at the end?” -St John of the Ladder
Notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.net and Fr Joseph Honeycutt's, “Defeating Sin
What is man? The battle is waged within, so it is important to know what is within.
Notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.net
The basics of spiritual warfare.
Many notes taken from: www.unseenwarfare.net
Unseen warfare is the path of all Christians, it is the Cross we must take up, and it is how we enter the arena of combat for perfection. Every aspect of life is an opportunity for attaining perfection—walking down the street, driving, eating, etc. Thus, the unseen warfare is everywhere—we either take steps towards Christ or steps away from Him. Life is not spiritually stagnant.
Some notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.net
Retreat talk given at St Athanasius Antiochian Orthodox Church in Santa Barbara California.
What are morals and ethics? Can we truly live as "good people" without a spiritual life?
The nature of the pastor and his life and conduct according to St Nektarios.
What do we mean by "the Church"? What is nature of it? And what is mission of the Church in the world?
Teachings of St Nektarios on Confession
Part II of the life of St Nektarios of Aegina: His later life and the blessed events surrounding his repose.
Lecture one in a six part series on the life of St Nektarios the Wonderworker of Aegina. St Nektarios is truly a Saint of our times not only because he lived in recent times but because he is an example of how to live in the dark times we are experiencing today.
Reading from Issue 1. Introductory article: "Death to the World: The Last True Rebellion."
Eternal life, the Kingdom of Heaven, the renewal of creation, and what progress looks like in the age to come in light of the Holy Fathers.
The Orthodox understanding of the resurrection of the dead, the final judgement, and what heaven and hell are.
What constitutes a genuine "after death experience"? How do Orthodox Christians understand ghosts or appearances of the dead?
An Orthodox understanding of the erroneous Latin dogma of purgatory and the correct understanding of purifying fire within the patristic context of the holy fathers.
“Alas! What an agony the soul endures when from the body it is parting; how many are her tears for weeping, but there is none that will show compassion… Thus, my beloved brethren, let us all ponder well how brief is the span of our life; and peaceful rest for him that now is gone, let us ask of Christ, and also His abundant mercy for our souls.” +Odes of St John of Damascus, Orthodox Funeral Service
What happens when the soul is separated from the body? Will we be able to recognize the soul after death? Why does the church hold memorial services on certain days after death?
Created In Incorruption: The First Day
53:05
Wisdom: Vision of Elder Ambrose of Optina
7:50
Created In Incorruption: Introduction
1:11:51
Unseen Warfare No. 6: The Eight Precepts
32:42
Bonus Episode: Desert Flowers No. 2, Saint Anthony the Great
1:03:59
Bonus Episode: Flowers of the Desert No. 1 - Introduction
1:05:41
Unseen Warfare No. 5: Uprooting the Passions
1:21:54
Unseen Warfare 4: The Passions and Virtues
1:06:43
Unseen Warfare No 3: The Battlefield
50:10
Unseen Warfare No. 2: Warfare Basics
50:21
The Unseen Warfare No. 1: Christian Perfection
56:45
May It Be Blessed
1:27:43
Life and Works of St Nektarios: On Christian Ethics and Morals
1:03:57
Life and Works of St Nektarios: On the Priesthood
1:06:04
The Life and Works of St Nektarios: On the Nature of the Church
1:15:59
The Life and Works of St Nektarios: On Confession
1:12:35
The Burning Beast
6:58
The Life and Works of St Nektarios: Later Life and Blessed Repose
57:08
The Life and Works of St Nektarios: Early Life
56:56
Death to the World: The Last True Rebellion
5:58
The Soul After Death: No. 6, The Kingdom of Heaven and the Renewal of Creation
1:11:58
The Soul After Death: No. 5, The Dread Judgement
1:16:55
The Soul After Death: No. 4, After Death Experiences
1:09:31
The Soul After Death: No. 3, The Purifying Fire
1:28:34
The Soul After Death: No. 2, The Separation of the Soul From the Body
1:20:03