Podcast
Come and See
Hosted by Archimandrite Philip Hall, and Ancient Faith Ministries · EN
Turning to and Following Christ in the 21st Century
18episodes
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Hopefully Hopeless
5d agoTap to summarizeLike Christ, who sought out and healed the paralytic at the pool, the Church is called to minister to those paralyzed by sin, especially if they can no longer recognize their need for spiritual healing.
Transcribe →Joseph, Nicodemus, Myrrh Bearing Women and Deacons: Love in Action
2w agoTap to summarizeFrom the revelation of the Resurrection of Christ to modern-day works of righteousness, God accomplishes His ends on Earth through spontaneous, sacrificial love.
Transcribe →Christ Is Risen! Now What?
3w agoTap to summarizeFather Philip highlights how the resurrection upsets the world and causes antagonism against us, but it also brings us peace, completeness, forgiveness, and healing. Passages discussed: Acts 5:12-20; John 20:19-31
Transcribe →Judgement and the Donkey
3w agoTap to summarizeFather Philip discusses the contrast between Mary's extravagant gift given out of love and self-sacrificial hospitality with Judas's monetizing her gift, turning his back on the Lord, and his ultimate betrayal. He follows this with a brief reflection on the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem and how it proclaims the Gospel. Passages discussed: Philippians 4:4-9; John 12:1-18.
Transcribe →What Were They Asking For?
Apr 5Tap to summarizeJames & John cheekily ask for the most important positions in the Kingdom of God, but Jesus only offers a share in His upcoming suffering. It is to this cup that they, and us, are to drink and be baptized from. Passages discussed: Heb 9:11-14; Mark 10:32-45
Transcribe →Anything is Possible
Mar 30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Fr. Philip explores the enduring reality of Christ’s healing work and our calling to participate in it, serving as His messengers who lead others to salvation, wholeness, and forgiveness. Scripture passages discussed: Mark 9:17-31
Transcribe →Perfect Orthodox Fasting
Mar 23Tap to summarizeFr. Phillip offers a homily on how perfect Orthodox fasting is accomplished by taking up our cross and following Christ wherever He may lead. Mark 2:14-17; Mark 8:34-9:1
Transcribe →Namby Pamby Religion? YUK!
Mar 16Tap to summarizeHebrews 1:10-2:3, Mark 2:1-12
Transcribe →Restoring the Image
Mar 9Tap to summarizeFr. Philip discusses how our broken images of others, of Christ, and of ourselves can be restored through our participation in the life of the Church. Hebrews 11:24-40, John 1:43-51
Transcribe →How to Fast for Great Lent
Feb 27Tap to summarizeMatthew 6:1-21
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