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Cynthia presents the first episode in her “Best of” countdown today with BARBARA PAPPAS! Barbara joins Cynthia today to talk about our calling. There are two...secular and spiritual. How do we meld the two, and why is this important? Today, you will get and idea of how constructing our life around our spiritual purpose is the key to contentment. Barbara Pappas has a Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, with a concentration in early Church Fathers. She also holds a Master of Arts in Applied Orthodox Theology from the University of Balamand, in association with the St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology & the Antiochian House of Studies in North America. She is the author of three books: Are You Saved?: the Orthodox Christian Process of Salvation, Now in its sixth edition & 10 languages, with two more in process. First & Second Corinthians: a study of Paul's Letters. A verse-by-verse commentary based on writings of St. John Chrysostom & other Fathers of the Church. Includes “Food For Thought” questions & comments. God's Bubbly, Gurgly, Overwhelming, Overflowing Love. A look at salvation through Christ for children of all ages. Includes a section on “Questions from Kids,” with help for those who answer them. Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call
Welcome to our new offering on Holistic Christian Life called Meet a Parish Priest. Today Cynthia kicks it off with Fr. Andrew Kishler from All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago. They talk about his background and decision to become a priest, how to hear God's voice in a noisy world, and end as Fr. Andrew describes how he makes sure that he is the best that he can be for his parish and his family. We hope you love this new offering! Do you have a priest you think we should all meet? Just email Cynthia at cynthia@holisticchristianlife.com with his name and the best way to reach him! Fr. Andrew, Kishler was appointed by His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph in July 2020. Fr. Andrew has a B.A. in Bible and Theology from Malone College (now University) in Canton, Ohio, and a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. While studying at Trinity as a Protestant seminarian, Fr. Andrew began questioning the doctrines of the Reformation and started attending All Saints, where he was eventually received into the Orthodox Church by Fr. Patrick Reardon in the fall of 2000. After converting to Orthodoxy, Fr. Andrew also earned a certificate in youth ministry from the Antiochian House of Studies and spent two semesters at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological School. He currently teaches through the St. Athanasius Academy. He and his wife Khouria Patricia have six children. Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call
Shereen Marcus is a wife and mother of two boys who works a full-time job as a Veterans Law Judge for the Board of Veterans' Appeals. She's also an advocate for reforming Youth Ministry in Orthodox churches in North America. Starting with new ideas, writing abilities, and a knack for “kid-silliness,” Shereen did independent research into various youth ministry efforts and methodologies and began writing kids' Christian education materials for her local parish. She furthered her work by completing a Master's degree in Orthodox Theology, with a Youth Ministry Emphasis, from the University of Balamand, Lebanon in conjunction with the Antiochian House of Studies. From there, she took her materials to a bigger platform by launching “Bridges to Orthodoxy” in January 2020
Shereen Marcus is a wife and mother of two boys who works a full-time job as a Veterans Law Judge for the Board of Veterans' Appeals. She's also an advocate for reforming Youth Ministry in Orthodox churches in North America. Starting with new ideas, writing abilities, and a knack for “kid-silliness,” Shereen did independent research into various youth ministry efforts and methodologies and began writing kids' Christian education materials for her local parish. She furthered her work by completing a Master's degree in Orthodox Theology, with a Youth Ministry Emphasis, from the University of Balamand, Lebanon in conjunction with the Antiochian House of Studies. From there, she took her materials to a bigger platform by launching “Bridges to Orthodoxy” in January 2020
Shereen Marcus is a wife and mother of two boys who works a full-time job as a Veterans Law Judge for the Board of Veterans' Appeals. She's also an advocate for reforming Youth Ministry in Orthodox churches in North America. Starting with new ideas, writing abilities, and a knack for “kid-silliness,” Shereen did independent research into various youth ministry efforts and methodologies and began writing kids' Christian education materials for her local parish. She furthered her work by completing a Master's degree in Orthodox Theology, with a Youth Ministry Emphasis, from the University of Balamand, Lebanon in conjunction with the Antiochian House of Studies. From there, she took her materials to a bigger platform by launching “Bridges to Orthodoxy” in January 2020
Laura Wilson is a painter and designer, mother of three daughters, and a founding member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Mission in Jackson, TN. She is a student in the Antiochian House of Studies. Her diverse background is the result of a minister's daughter and woman of faith reclaiming joy from abstraction and finding it in the meeting of spiritual and material existence.
Laura Wilson is a painter and designer, mother of three daughters, and a founding member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Mission in Jackson, TN. She is a student in the Antiochian House of Studies. Her diverse background is the result of a minister's daughter and woman of faith reclaiming joy from abstraction and finding it in the meeting of spiritual and material existence.
Laura Wilson is a painter and designer, mother of three daughters, and a founding member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Mission in Jackson, TN. She is a student in the Antiochian House of Studies. Her diverse background is the result of a minister's daughter and woman of faith reclaiming joy from abstraction and finding it in the meeting of spiritual and material existence.
Ep. 155 - ܩܫܝܼܫܐ ܝܘܿܚܢܢ ܒܕܠ ܦܝܼܪܘܿ - Reverend Qashisha John Badal Piro was born on February 7, 1973 in Turlock, California to his father Reverend Cor-Bishop Badal S. Piro, and Bereshwa Piro. He completed both his Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science degrees in Physiology from the University of California, Davis. In 2004, he obtained his Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco. Fr. John is a long-time practicing pharmacist, which allows him the opportunity to further serve the community which he finds the most rewarding aspect of his professional career. Ordained a priest in 2017, He is currently serving St. Mary's Mission in Sacramento, California. He recently completed his Masters in Theology from the Antiochian House of Studies. Support for this week's episode of The Assyrian Podcast is brought to you by Tony Kalogerakos and the Injury Lawyers of Illinois and New York. If you know anyone that has been in a serious accident, please reach out to Tony Kalogerakos. Tony has been recognized as a Top 40 lawyer, and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Publication and has obtained multiple multi-million-dollar awards. Tony can be reached at InjuryRights.com or 847-982-9516. This episode is sponsored by The Oushana Partners - a husband and wife real estate team. Are you considering purchasing or selling a home in Arizona or California? John and Reata are available to help make your next real estate decision into a seamless transaction. Contact the Oushana's at 209-968-9519. Get to know them a bit more by checking out their website TheOushanaPartners.com
Join Cynthia this week for a lovely interview with Kh. Randa Khoury Azar. Khouria Randa is an iconographer, and together they help the listener to understand more about the wonderful gift the Church has given Christians to enhance their life in Christ, and bring them closer to God. This is a great primer for those new to icons, and for those who wonder why they are so dear to Orthodox Christians. Khourieh Randa Khoury Azar is a professional iconographer and a faculty member at the Antiochian House of Studies. An excellent blog post on her work and teaching: https://apennedpoint.com/khourieh-randa-decodes-the-language-of-icons/ https://traditionalorthodoxicons.info/index.html Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call
Barbara pappas joins Cynthia today to talk about our calling. There are two...secular and spiritual. How do we meld the two, and why is this important? Today you will get an idea of how constructing our life around our spiritual purpose is the key to contentment. Barbara Pappas has a Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, with a concentration in early Church Fathers. She also holds a Master of Arts in Applied Orthodox Theology from the University of Balamand, in association with the St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology & the Antiochian House of Studies in North America. She is the author of three books: Are You Saved?: the Orthodox Christian Process of Salvation, now in its sixth edition & 10 languages, with two more in process. First & Second Corinthians: a study of Paul’s Letters. a verse-by-verse commentary based on writings of St. John Chrysostom & other Fathers of the Church. Includes “Food For Thought” questions & comments. God’s Bubbly, Gurgly, Overwhelming, Overflowing Love. a look at salvation through Christ for children of all ages. Includes a section on “Questions from Kids,” with help for those who answer them. Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. John Burgess, a professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, about the graduate school's Eastern Christian Doctor of Ministry Cohort, a new academic offering presented in partnership with Antiochian House of Studies.
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. John Burgess, a professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, about the graduate school's Eastern Christian Doctor of Ministry Cohort, a new academic offering presented in partnership with Antiochian House of Studies.
In the final episode of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Anna Wade, a student from the new Masters Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Anna serves in the military and has found help in this program when verbalizing the presence of Christ to those around her.
In the final episode of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Anna Wade, a student from the new Masters Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Anna serves in the military and has found help in this program when verbalizing the presence of Christ to those around her.
In part three of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Dn. Demetrios (JP) Andrews, a student from the new Masters in Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Dn. Demetrios is the Executive Director of Project Mexico.
In part three of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Dn. Demetrios (JP) Andrews, a student from the new Masters in Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Dn. Demetrios is the Executive Director of Project Mexico.
In part two of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Porphyrios, a student from the new Masters in Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Porphyrios shares how this program is helping his prison ministry.
In part two of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Porphyrios, a student from the new Masters in Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Porphyrios shares how this program is helping his prison ministry.
In part one of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Jim, a student from the new Masters in Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Jim shares how this program is affecting his conversations with everyone, including non-Orthodox.
In part one of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Jim, a student from the new Masters in Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Jim shares how this program is affecting his conversations with everyone, including non-Orthodox.
Adam meets with Fr Barsoum, a Coptic Orthodox priest from Egypt, during his first visit to America. Fr Barsoum came for the Antiochian House of Studies and stayed to explore America for several days. During their conversation Fr Barsoum shares what evangelism is like in Egypt, a miracle which occurred in his life, and what it means to taste the spiritual life.
Adam meets with Fr Barsoum, a Coptic Orthodox priest from Egypt, during his first visit to America. Fr Barsoum came for the Antiochian House of Studies and stayed to explore America for several days. During their conversation Fr Barsoum shares what evangelism is like in Egypt, a miracle which occurred in his life, and what it means to taste the spiritual life.
Fr. Joe Allen joins us from the Antiochian convention in Boston to talk about the 35th anniversary of the Antiochian House of Studies and the new Coptic module.
Fr. Joe Allen joins us from the Antiochian convention in Boston to talk about the 35th anniversary of the Antiochian House of Studies and the new Coptic module.
John Maddex talks with Fr. Joseph Allen and Dn. Peter Boulukos about the great opportunities to further your Orthodox education through the world renowned Antiochian House of Studies.
John Maddex talks with Fr. Joseph Allen and Dn. Peter Boulukos about the great opportunities to further your Orthodox education through the world renowned Antiochian House of Studies.