20120716 Dr. Deborah on Genetic Testing

In this episode, Fr. Anthony talks about the "recent upleasantness" surrounding two events in American Orthodoxy, then he shares an interview with Dr. Deborah on things Spiritual Fathers and Christians should know about genetic testing (among other things).

20120615 Orthodoxy and Genetics

Fr. Anthony gives a pep-talk in memory and honor of all the saints, then shares an interview with a way-cool-genetic researcher, Dr. Deborah Sirko-Osadsa.  They talk about everything from chickens to cancer research to how easy it is to be a rational, scientific Orthodox Christian.  Enjoy!

20120224 Eating Pig Pods, Excellency, and the Seventh Wave

In this episode, Fr. Anthony shares his dismay at the way we have convinced ourselves that we really like eating trash (metaphorically speaking), lets Pawlo Amerikanchuk talk about his cousin Venamin Franko, and talks about the consequences of breaking the law (of love).

20120120 Theophany, Local News, and a Review of History

In this edition, Fr. Anthony raves about Theophany, shares a commercial on parish fundraising, talks about some local news, lets Pawlo talk about prepping, and finishes with a Vol'ya moment on "The History of the World".  Enjoy!

20110617 Politics, the Paranormal, and Imagining Vain Things

20110617  After covering news about the paranormal mystery of music, priming sinners to become saints, breeding transbovine lactators, and the Providential genesis of the Ancient Astronauts, Fr. Anthony argues that the high level of support for torture among conservative Christians and of abortion among liberal (ORTHODOX!) Christians is derived far more from the world than from the Christ.  He encourages everyone to consider themselves first as members of the body of the Christ and - at best - temporary allies (rather than members of) political parties and even nations. Shownotes at www.orthoanalytika.org.

20110517 Uploading Minds, Bin Laden, and Death

20110517  In this episode, Fr. Anthony talks about local news (including his family's new approach to parish growth), obesity, the singularity and transhumanism, the "blessing of the nails" (satire), the death of bin Laden, and the Orthodox understanding of death.  Enjoy!

20101208 Interview with Fr. James Early

20101208 In this edition, Fr. Anthony describes the unity and peace that are offered through Christ - and the shameful way we often treat that offering. After that, he conducts a long interview with Fr. James Early on topics ranging from Orthodoxy in Houston to ways we can help families with special needs. Shownotes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org. Enjoy!

20101203 Armor of God, News, and Orthodox Unity

20101203 In this episode, Fr. Anthony compares the armor of God to that of the modern soldier, arguing that it is designed to be worn in its entirety. He also answers some mail - to include questions about Stargazer and Fr. Vasily, and spends a lot of time on the news. The concluding "Vol'ya" moment has to do with the healthy and unhealthy things that differentiate UOC-USA parishes from those of the OCA. Enjoy!

20101126 Zombies, Fallen Angels, and a bit of Satire

20101126 What does Orthodoxy have to say about zombies and the zombie apocalypse? What can we do to help Orthodox priests who do not have beards? What do can we learn from Satan and the fallen angels? Get the answer to these and other questions on this edition of Orthoanalytika!

20101109 Orthodoxy and Aliens, Interview, and Freedom

20101109 In this edition, Fr. Anthony talks about the demands love makes; completes his series on Orthodoxy and Aliens, shares an interview with Fr. Anthony Ugolnik, and talks about the relationship between citizenship and saintliness.

20101017 Leaving the Barracks, News, and Poverty

20101017 Leaving the Barracks, News, and Poverty

In this edition, Fr. Anthony talks about how we need to leave the barracks and take the battle for love out into the streets; reacts to some news on mysticism, science, sociology, and religion; and shares a presentation on poverty that he gave to the Rhode Island Council of Churches "Faith and Order" Commission. Enjoy!

20101003 The Disease, an Interview, and Orthodox Moderation

20101003 The Disease, an Interview, and Orthodox Moderation.

In this episode, Fr. Anthony warns us about a raging pandemic; comments on religious, paranormal, and cultural news; interviews Fr. Dn. Boris about ordination, Orthodox literature, and aliens; and shares a talk on Orthodox extremism he gave for Diversity Week at the University of Rhode Island. Enjoy!

20100926 The Cross, Christianity and ET

20100926 The Cross, Christianity and ET.

Fr. Anthony describes the ontology of the Cross, shares some ET news and mail, and describes how various Christian theologians respond to the gauntlet thrown down by anti-Christians about the alleged incompatibility between Christian theology and the existence intelligent extra-terrestrial life. Enjoy!

20100905 Labor, Rest, Science, Religion, and the Compatibility of ETs and XC

20100905 Labor, Rest, Science, Religion, and the Compatibility of ET's and Christianity

In this show, Fr. Anthony describes the virtue of labor and rest; responds to some mail; talks about recent news involving science and religion (to include Hawking's statement about the irrelevancy of God); and responds to the claim that Christianity and the existence of intelligent Aliens are incompatible. Enjoy!

Shownotes at www.orthoanalytika.org

20100829 The Feast, Exercise & Spirituality

20100829 The Feast, Exercise & Spirituality.

In this edition, Fr. Anthony wonders why everyone doesn't come to the King's feast; talks about the role of Truth in his conversion; shares some interesting news; and interviews Dr. Demetra of "The Quiet Revolution" (orthodoxquietrevolution.blogspot.com) about the link between exercise, spinning, spirituality, and Orthodoxy.

20100822 Ingratitude, Cemetery Clubs, News, and Conversion

20100822 Ingratitude, Cemetery Clubs, News, and Conversion

In this episode, Fr. Anthony condemns our ingratitude; clarifies his comment about "ethnic cemetary clubs"; shares thoughts on some interesting Church, Crunchy, Gadget, and Science news stories; and talks about some of the "push" and "pull" factors that led to his conversion from Methodism to Orthodoxy.

Show notes at www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeluoc.org.

20100815 A Needle, All Saints Camp, an Apology, and a Challenge

20100815 A Needle, All Saints Camp, an Apology, and a Challenge

This edition is dedicated to the Youth of our UOC-USA Diocese. In it, Fr. Anthony shares three observations about the camel and the eye of the needle; an interview with Kira Senedak, the co-director of the "Mommy and Me, Daddy and Me" encampment at All Saints Camp; and gives an apology and challenge to the youth of the UOC-USA.

20100718 Humility and an Interview on Monasticism

20100718 Humility and an Interview on Monasticism.

In this episode, Fr. Anthony continues his talk on the paradoxical power of humility, answers the mail on leaving a place at the table for the dead, comments on the most recent news about Orthodox unification in Ukraine, and - last but certainly not least - interviews new media evangelist Fr. Peter Preble on the newly established monastery of St. Colomba in Southbridge, MA.

20100711 Responsibility, a Paranormal Interview, and The Theology of Ghosts

201010711 Responsibility, A Paranormal Interview, and the Theology of Ghosts.

In this episode, Fr. Anthony uses Greek mythology to challenge Christians to take their heritage seriously; answers mail about Ukrainian nationalism; interviews Sbdn. Nicholas on his paranormal experiences; and finishes up his series on the theology of ghosts. Enjoy... and Godspeed!

Show notes at http://www.orthoanalytika.org and http://www.stmichaeluoc.org

20100704 Cossacks, the Minutemen, Freedom, and the Holodomor

20100704 Cossacks, the Minutemen, Freedom, and the Holodomor.

Shownotes at www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeluoc.org. In this edition, Fr. Anthony compares the cossacks to the minutemen, celebrates our freedom over political and spiritual tyranny, and shares an interview on the Holodomor with Order of St. Olha awardee, Cheryl Madden. Enjoy (and Godspeed)!