Podcasts about Orthodoxy

"Idol” gets used for a lot of things, but what was its ancient meaning? How did idols actually work? What does it mean for a people to engage in idolatry? And what does the Bible say about all this? Join Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew for this first in a two-part series.

Acts 7:44-50

Acts 7:37-43

Fr. Thomas meets with the previous and new cohorts of the Orthodox Volunteer Corps to talk about their experiences, plans, and expectations.

Michael Lofton reviews the parody debate of the century between Bishop Robert Barron and Taylor Marshall on whether the rosary must be prayed in Latin.

Catholic Commentary of the Book of Sirach w/ Luis Dizon

Michael Lofton reviews Jasmyne Theodora’s reasons for becoming Eastern Orthodox and engages her criticisms of Catholicism.

Michael Lofton examines Marshalls suggestion that the Synod of Bishops may change the church’s position on women’s ordination to the priesthood. He then considers Pope Pius X’s Lamentabili and shows how Marshall is using a Modernist tactic condemned by the Catholic Church.

Michael Lofton examines Matthew 24 and Luke 21 and considers whether they are about Jesus’ second coming and whether they demonstrate that Jesus is a false prophet.

Acts 7:17-36

Maria Z333 interviews Jay Dyer on the book Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future. Maria is here: https://zeeemedia.comSend Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Orders for the Red Book are here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/the-red-book-essays-on-theology-philosophy-new-jay-dyer-book/ Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Use JAY50 promo code here https://choq.com for huge discounts - 50% off! Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY53LIFE for 53% off now

Acts 7:9-16

Should Pope Francis be thrown into the deep blue sea? Fr. James Altman says yes. Michael Lofton reviews Altman’s horrific homily that advocates for this position and shows the problems with it.

Fr. Evan is asked to give his thoughts on nihilism. An Anglican Dominican lay sister asks what is the Orthodox theology of Salvation? Does God chastise us through tribulations for not attending church?After confession, what is the responsibility of the priest, especially if the person revealed an egregious sin? Is it wrong for us to euthanize our sick pets? Is marriage a sacrament that extends into eternity ?

Acts 7:1-8

Acts 6:8-15

Did the seventh ecumenical council (Nicaea II, 787) accept the Catholic doctrines about the papacy? If so, how does this work with Eastern Orthodoxy who affirm Nicaea II but reject the papacy? Michael Lofton dives into the acts of the council and offers his commentary on this intriguing subject.

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Acts 6:1-7

A lot has changed in 100 years. But a lot has stayed the same. The church in the United States is once again in a crisis. Critical theory has gripped a nation experiencing vibrant technological and societal change. America in the 2020s is accelerating. Our screens are filled with incredible stunts and spectacle. The entire globe is connected like never before. Electric cars, Artificial Intelligence, and on demand shopping have transformed how we live and work. Smartphones and the advent of social media mean that information travels faster than ever before. . .  Visit christianityandliberalism.com for more on the book, audiobook, and show. Music: “Line in the Sand (C&L)” by Timothy Brindle Produced by Nobody Special Wrath and Grace Records Music Licensing Codes: 4YSGYBY1U85JIQQ3 OONLFIXUVURCFEZU

This episode Dr. Jenkins reviews some of the key texts from St. John's years as a deacon. Though different in subject matter and purpose, these texts still carry some common themes and give us information about St. John's life as a deacon, and introduce us to themes that shall be part of his life as priest and bishop.

Acts 5:33-42

In this episode Lynnette looks at the meaning of the human body, three reasons our bodies our sacred, the Catholic Church's grudging acceptance of cremation, and five reasons the Orthodox Church remains opposed to cremation.

Michael Lofton responds to Lifesite News and John Henry Westen who discusses the question of whether Pope Francis is the pope.

Fr Thomas speaks with Fr Daniel Daly about his new book, "The Choice of Orthodoxy: The Church - One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic." They discuss his own spiritual journey and his epxeriences in bringing people to the truth of the Orthodox Faith.

Acts 5:22-32

Today's reading is taken from Glorified in America: Laborers in the New World from St. Alexis to Elder Ephraim.by St John the Forerunner MonasteryHistorical Context by Matthew NameeTranslated by Katherine Psaropoulou-BritsISBN: 978-0-88465-480-3This title is available to purchase at HTP Bookstore, or wherever good books are sold.Find more episodes at Orthodox Life.© 2023 Holy Trinity Monastery, Inc.

Over two millenia there have, of course, been many papal claims, many of which Orthodoxy has always accepted. The claim to be the Patriarch of the West has proved unobjectionable to the East. The claim to be the primate of the Church is also unobjectionable, though this one requires some historical context. It is the claims explicated in detail at the First Vatican Council of 1870 that have proved the sticking point. But let us proceed slowly and carefully.

Acts 5:17-21

Michael Lofton looks at the acts of the Council of Chalcedon and considers why Patriarch Dioscorus of Alexandria was deposed. He then talks about the lessons that can be learned from his condemnation and applies it to Catholics and Eastern Orthodox today.

Michael Lofton reviews the discussion between Glenn Beck and Taylor Marshall on end-times prophecy, Pope Francis, Russia, the third secret of Fatima, papal heresy, Martin Luther, Bishop Strickland and Archbishop Vigano.

Today's reading is taken from Glorified in America: Laborers in the New World from St. Alexis to Elder Ephraim.by St John the Forerunner MonasteryHistorical Context by Matthew NameeTranslated by Katherine Psaropoulou-BritsISBN: 978-0-88465-480-3This title is available to purchase at HTP Bookstore, or wherever good books are sold.Find more episodes at Orthodox Life.© 2023 Holy Trinity Monastery, Inc.

Can the Synod of Bishops change the church’s teaching on women’s ordination? Fr. Thomas Reese SJ recently said that the synod could certainly do so. Michael Lofton examines the code of canon law on the authority of the synod and then addresses Ordinatio Sacerdotalis on the inability to ordain women to the priesthood. He then […]

Acts 5:12-16

A question comes in from a four year old Sunday school student asking, where do souls go when a person departs from this earthy life? When having been baptized prior to entering the Orthodox Church, why is a re-baptism required. How do we understand God's will for us when we struggle with depression and trying to just make it through the day. I have a friend who is very jealous, and a bitter personality, how can I best help my friend. I have a friend who addresses my priest as Yahweh and has a Arian disposition and does not believe in the divinity of Christ.

Michael Lofton goes over the prophecy from Our Lady of La Salette and examines the claim that Rome will lose the faith and become the seat of the Antichrist. He reveals some startling information about the seers of this apparition and also the origin of the claim about Rome and the Antichrist.

Are some Catholics repeating the error of Martin Luther, thereby converting to Protestantism without even knowing it?! Michael Lofton examines this phenomenon and issues a sober warning to Catholics who are falling into the same errors that led Martin Luther to abandon the Catholic faith.

Fr. David Randolph of blessed memory, talked about how much he and everyone enjoyed Q&A classes about his homily on Sunday afternoons.  Fr. Anthony decided to give it a shot.  It went pretty well, glory to God.  Then he segued into a summary of the lessons on pride, how Orthodoxy heals us from it, and introduced the topic of next week's topic - hesychasm.  Enjoy the show.!

Acts 5:1-11

Acts 4:32-37

Fr Thomas unpacks the Parable of the Wedding Feast and reminds us that union with Christ starts with baptism but continues in keeping our baptismal garment clean through righteous living. (2 Corinthians 1:21-2:4; Matthew 22:1-14) Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

For their third anniversary episode, Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew open up the lines for an all-live, all-Q&A episode. No topics are off-topic! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wonder why you can't find anything else to do on Thursday nights.

Michael Lofton and Alex (Voice of Reason) watch anti-Catholic TikTok videos and dismantle them one by one with Catholic counterarguments.

Acts 4:23-31

Michael Lofton goes through the comment section and responds to a wide range of comments and questions from viewers of the show.

This episode Dr. Jenkins covers the harrowing years of St. John's life when he left Antioch for the life of a monastic upon the expulsion of his bishop, Meletios, from Antioch. He would return upon the restoration of Meletios in 378. St. John's ordination to the diaconate in 381 was followed by the repose of his beloved bishop about a month later.

Acts 4:13-22

Facts. We like to think they can be taken for granted, but human feelings always seem to get in the way. Even in 1923, when J. Gresham Machen wrote Christianity and Liberalism, liberal theologians struggled to reconcile the history presented by scripture with their experience of that history as 20th century men and women.  Although we like to think of ourselves as scientific and objective, we nevertheless remain subjectively biased, twisting beliefs like the resurrection or ascension of Christ to conform to more comfortable man-made doctrines. If anything, the 100 years since Machen wrote this book have shown us when the facts don't align with our feelings, we will find a way to reinvent them. Visit christianityandliberalism.com for more on the book, audiobook, and show. Music: “Line in the Sand (C&L)” by Timothy Brindle Produced by Nobody Special Wrath and Grace Records Music Licensing Codes: BY7YJK2IDM5IUOOZ VOD7IXAXVJWQ0782

In a recent interview, “Fr.” James Altman denies that he is a sedevacantist. Michael Lofton examines what a sedevacantist and considers whether this is a deceptive tactic taken from the radical left. He also submits a survey at the end of the video offering feedback about Altman’s recent sedevacantist video.

Michael Lofton examines the question of judging the pope for heresy. He begins by analyzing the case of St. Paul rebuking St. Peter. He then addresses the acts of the Fourth Council of Constantinople – along with its 21st canon. Lastly, he reviews older canons as well as the current code of canon law on […]