Fourth Antiphon

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The Fourth Antiphon is a short, college-led, college-produced podcast for college students. OCF Podcast Student Leader Marcus Lotti talks to friends, parents, teachers, and clergy members to provide a listening experience that every college student will understand and appreciate.

Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio


    • Mar 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Fourth Antiphon

    Not So Fast: Fasting Reminders for College Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 16:02


    For college students, fasting is often difficult to do on campus. Knowing this, Marcus talks about the history of fasting and reminds his audience that fasting is more than a set of rules; it's a way of life for an Orthodox Christian.

    Psalm 85 and 20th Century Saint Stories: The Joy of Longsuffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 20:00


    Marcus goes into full storytelling mode to compare the lives and sayings of multiple 20th century saints in this longer podcast in which he shows how important it is to be humbled but ultimately joyful because of the lives of saints not too far removed from our own.

    Psalm 40 and the Justice of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 16:19


    After a Christmas break, Marcus turns to Psalm 40 and St. Paisios to both meditate on God's justice and righteousness and also think about what happens when we lose sight of God in our human attempts for justice, equality, and mercy.

    The Ecstasy of The Nativity of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 16:22


    Marcus looks at Psalm 45 as well as portions of the Akathist of the Nativity of Christ to meditate on how the mystery of the Nativity enables us to come out of ourselves, in a way, into the loving relationship with God and with others that we were always meant to have.

    Preparation for the Nativity of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 17:44


    This week, Marcus looks at Psalm 65, portions of the Akathist of Thanksgiving, and two poems which all help us see how the world's preparation for the Nativity of Christ enables and emboldens our own preparation for it in our own lives, as crazy as they are.

    Spiritual Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 16:09


    This week, Marcus reflects on Psalm 19 after a conversation with his parish priest, he talks about his experience with spiritual reading, and he gives some recommendations for anyone looking to start doing more spiritual reading.

    Joy in a Time of Separation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 15:45


    This week, OCF Podcast Leader Marcus dives into Psalm 137 alongside quotes from saints and a dash of philosophy to talk about the power behind our breathing.

    Introduction to Fourth Antiphon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 17:48


    The inaugural episode of The Fourth Antiphon is an introduction to this college-oriented podcast. Psalm 50 and a life of repentance pave the way to understanding the necessity of living a prayer-filled life, as well as to the nature of the show.

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