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Speaking the Truth in Love

Compelling Commentary on Christian Belief and Behavior - Teaching and reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko

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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

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

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

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

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

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

39mins

Ranked #7

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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

49mins

Ranked #8

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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

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

51mins

Ranked #10

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

37mins

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Ascension

Ascension

Fr. Thomas rejoices in the enthronement of the crucified One, raised and glorified.

27 May 2009

27mins

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