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Bishops - Part 39: Serbia and Bulgaria
Bishops - Part 39: Serbia and Bulgaria
Fr. Tom now turns his attention to the late 12th to early 14th centuries to talk about the Church in Serbia and Bulgaria... Read more
15 Jan 2013
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38mins
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Our Use of Words
Our Use of Words
Fr.Tom asks us to heed the scriptures and use our words carefully. Specifically he identifies several terms that are oft... Read more
27 Dec 2011
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53mins
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Bishops - Part 44: The Church of Kiev and Rus
Bishops - Part 44: The Church of Kiev and Rus
From Constantinople we go to the Church in Kiev and Rus from the 10th to the 13th Centuries.
14 Oct 2013
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48mins
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With God All Things Are Possible
With God All Things Are Possible
The phrase "With God all things are possible" is found three times in Holy Scripture. How are we to interpret the meanin... Read more
15 Feb 2011
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46mins
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Pentecost
Pentecost
Fr. Thomas looks at the roots of Pentecost-- the coming of the Spirit-- in Old Testament worship.
12 Jun 2008
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37mins
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What Does Rome Need To Do? - Part 1
What Does Rome Need To Do? - Part 1
As promised in his last episode, Fr. Thomas shares with us the paper he wrote in 2005 outlining what the Roman Catholic ... Read more
20 Jun 2014
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39mins
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Bishops - Part 12: Dionysius the Areopagite
Bishops - Part 12: Dionysius the Areopagite
In his continuing series on Bishops, Fr. Tom takes up where he left off in the last episode by concentrating on the infl... Read more
24 May 2011
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49mins
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The Commandments of God
The Commandments of God
In Psalm 118 (119 in the Hebrew text), every verse references the commandments or precepts of God. As Christians, how ar... Read more
17 May 2012
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51mins
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The Abolition of Man
The Abolition of Man
Fr. Thomas talks about one of the most important books in his library and strongly encourages everyone to read it for an... Read more
2 Aug 2011
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51mins
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Radical Monogamy
Radical Monogamy
What do the Scriptures and the Fathers say about fidelity in marriage, sex outside of marriage, or same-sex marriage? Fr... Read more
2 May 2012
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52mins
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Personal Prayer
Personal Prayer
Fr. Tom is frequently asked about personal prayer and how the Orthodox Christian should approach the life of prayer at h... Read more
17 Nov 2011
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42mins
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Predestination, Providence, and Prayer
Predestination, Providence, and Prayer
Fr. Thomas Hopko explains how our acts, especially our prayers, are included in God's predestination based on His forekn... Read more
15 Mar 2010
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53mins
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Doctors and Medicine
Doctors and Medicine
In this episode, Fr. Tom talks about how we should view the practice of medicine and medication from an Orthodox Christi... Read more
10 Jun 2013
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46mins
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Falling Asleep
Falling Asleep
Father Thomas Hopko remembers the last days of Fr. Alexander Schmemann on the 25th anniversary of his falling asleep in ... Read more
12 Dec 2008
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37mins
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God Is In Control - Yes or No?
God Is In Control - Yes or No?
We hear the phrase "God is in control" and may even use it from time to time when trying to make sense of a difficult si... Read more
6 Oct 2014
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37mins
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The Samaritan Woman at the Well
The Samaritan Woman at the Well
Fr. Thomas looks at the Gospel for the fifth Sunday of Pascha—a miraculous sign that at first glance doesn't seem to inv... Read more
15 May 2009
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Evangelical Dialogue
Evangelical Dialogue
Fr. Tom responds to an email from an evangelical listener who wrote in response to a podcast where Fr. Tom reflected on ... Read more
26 Nov 2012
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57mins
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Understanding the Letter to the Romans
Understanding the Letter to the Romans
St. Paul's letter to the Romans is critical to understanding the Gospel of Christ. In this episode, Fr. Thomas gives us ... Read more
11 Sep 2012
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52mins
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The Roots of Pentecost
The Roots of Pentecost
Fr. Thomas looks at the roots of Pentecost—the coming of the Spirit—in Old Testament worship.
6 Jun 2009
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37mins
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Ascension
Ascension
Fr. Thomas rejoices in the enthronement of the crucified One, raised and glorified.
27 May 2009
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27mins