Watchful Eating takes the listener on a daily journey toward having a reasonable, spiritual relationship with food, using the writing of a father from the Philokalia, St. Hesychios.
Fr. David Smith and Ancient Faith Radio
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how everything we have belongs to God . . . including our free time.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the onslaught of thoughts the demons launch at us and how only a disciplined intellect will prevail.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how easily we are led astray and how simple provocations become sin when embodied.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the demons which attack us have been tempting us since Adam; yet, the experience we gain from the Jesus prayer and Holy Orthodoxy help us to win the battle.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how, for our hearts to be gladdened and softened, we must spend consistent time with Jesus Christ and His Holy Name.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how precious the statutes of God are and how we know when we're keeping them.
In this episode, Fr. David continues yesterday's theme of Jesus as our helper and king.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of calling out for Jesus to help us every time we sit down to eat.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the positive side of humiliation and the need to avoid despair.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we are not to have confidence in ourselves.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the spiritual nature of our battle against physical desires.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how reliance on our rational thinking can derail our entire watchful eating journey.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the reality of “battle fatigue” and the need to remember God's love for us.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses four connected virtues needed to keep both heart and body undefiled.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the need to subject the body to the rule of the soul.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how silence helps purify the mind and keep it focused on God.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how silence helps purify the mind and keep it focused on God.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how something as simple as talking too much can lead to other sins.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how eliminating our self-will through obedience to the Church aids us in our journey.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses what is required of us if we deeply desire to learn watchfulness.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the key to successful watchfulness is to practice it over and over again for life.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the key to successful watchfulness is to practice it over and over again for life.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how both good and bad days of watchful eating are to be given to God.
In this episode, Fr. David reminds us that watchful eating is meaningless if our focus is only on earthly benefits.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of patience, stillness and perseverance.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses what happens when we put our trust in ourselves rather than God.
In this episode, Fr. David warns us that our attitude, when it comes to “good days” of watchful eating, can become an idol.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses St. Paul's letter to the Romans and our need to recognize our weakness.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the demons want us to think they've been beaten . . . only to trick us again.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses that when we look into our hearts, we see not only ourselves, but also the demons.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of spiritual perception and self-preservation against the demons.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses our greatest weapon for battle.
In this episode, Fr. David draws on the Holy Scriptures to discuss having a good defense at all times.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the paradox of spiritual growth.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of spiritual contemplation.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how to bar entry to evil thoughts.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the constant remembrance of our death.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must invest in our defenses against our enemies.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of the name of Jesus Christ.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the practice of emptying ourselves to be filled with Christ.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the need to scrutinize every mental image and thought.
In this episode, Fr. David introduces the various types of watchfulness.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how watchfulness addresses multiple aspects of life, but we must be patient and defeat one foe at a time.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses fasting in imitation of Christ Himself.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses how our evil thoughts fill the space between our intention and our action.
In this episode, Fr. David discusses the depths within us if we center our lives on the Jesus prayer.
In this episode, Fr. David reminds that if we are to truly embrace the “watchful eating” journey, we must be consistent in the basics.
Today Fr. David speaks about how repentance is the true key to our watchful eating journey.
Today Fr. David speaks about how to have a good defense before you need it.
Today Fr. David speaks about how to counteract fleeting thoughts.
Today Fr. David speaks about how watchfulness in eating aids us in spiritual warfare.
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