20101212 Hypocrisy, News, and WikiLeaks

20101212 Fr. Anthony tells you to come to church, get healed, and stop using your religion against God; then he shares and comments on religious, paranormal, and science news; and provides three reasons why he doesn't like WikiLeaks. 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.

20100725 Temples, Intelligence Leaks, and the Spirituality of Technology

20100725 Temples, Intelligence Leaks, and the Spirituality of Technology.
In this episode, Fr. Anthony shares St. Paul's metaphor comparing the Christian life to building a house; reacts to the news about the huge intelligence leak; and laments the effect technology is having on our ability to "live the good life". Enjoy!

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)!

20100516 Between Time, St. Anthony, and the Theology of Ghosts

20100516 Between Time, St. Anthony, and the Theology of Ghosts.

Fr. Anthony encourages us to embrace the eternal now, reads about the tempting of St. Anthony, and provides an introduction to the theology of ghosts.

20100509 Mother's Day, the Suffering of Innocents, and Restored unity

20100509 Mother's Day, the Suffering of Innocents, and the Restoration of Unity.

In this edition, Fr. Anthony thanks our mothers, explains what causes the suffering of innocents, talks about church unity here and in Ukraine, and shares a nice nice article about reconciliation.

20100502 The Paralytic, the Samaritan Woman, and Bad Advice

20100502 The Paralytic, the Samaritan Woman, and Bad Advice

In this edition of Orthoanalytika, Fr. Anthony asks whether we would rather be put into the sheep pool or be healed by Christ; points out the disarming power of the incarnate Word; answers the mail on deacons & Communion; comments on the news; and finishes with a short bit on scarcity.

Show notes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeuoc.org.

20100418 Myrrhbearers, True Love, Gay Marriage, Death, and Taxes

20100418 Myrrhbearers, True Love, Gay Marriage, Death, and Taxes.

In this edition, Fr. Anthony tells us what the Myrrhbearers can teach us about love; answers a question about gay marriage; talks about politics and religion; and reacts to a couple of articles on unity, culture, and assimilation. Enjoy!

Show notes are available at: www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeluoc.org.

20100321 Chaucer, Forgiveness, and an Orthodox Political Economy

20100321 Chaucer, Forgiveness, and an Orthodox Political Economy.

In this edition of Orthoanalytika, Fr. Anthony likens Great Lent (and especially Holy Week) to a Pilgrimage. The mail question is whether we should forgive people who refuse to repent. After the local news, he shares some thoughts on an Orthodox political economy.

20100314 The Ladder, Strange Noises, and Logosmoi

20100314 The Ladder, Strange Noises, and Logosmoi

In this edition, Fr. Anthony talks about how asceticism leads to joy; talks about strange noises in the studios; and describes how to live without sin and begin to love (and all in about an hour!). We also shortened the exit blurb a bit. Enjoy! Show notes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org.

20100228 Orthodox Mysticism and False Religions

20100228 Orthodox Mysticism and False Religions

In this edition, Fr. Anthony bookends the show talking about the need to embrace Orthodox mysticism as the path to theosis. Show notes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeluoc.org.

20100221 Victory, Suffering, and Footsteps in the Dark

20100221 Victory, Suffering, and Footsteps in the Dark.

This week, Fr. Anthony talks about why icons (and theology) are important; compares Great Lent to the 2 mile race; shares some mail and local news; provides some encouragement for toilers; and interviews Fr. Dn. Boris about the Sunday of Orthodoxy in Boston and an interesting visit during an evening service. Shownotes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeluoc.org. Enjoy!

20100214 Forgiveness, Avatar, and Leadership

20100214 Forgiveness, Avatar, and Leadership

In this edition, Fr. Anthony shares HMH Patriarch Bartholomew's Lenten Epistle, answers mail about forgiveness, talks about local news, suggests a Christian ending for the movie Avatar, and finishes with some thoughts on Orthodox Leadership.

20100131 The Elder Brother, Satan, and Aliens

20100131 The Elder Brother, Satan, and Aliens

In this edition, Fr. Anthony compares the prodigal's brother to satan and warns us to avoid his fate; answers a question about "Universal Salvation"; shares some news - including an article about Orthodoxy and Life on Mars; and concludes with an episcopal epistle on Great Lent.

Show notes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org.

20100124 Publicans, Old Ritualists, and the Fruit of a Good Life

20100124 Publicans, Old Ritualists, and the Fruit of a Good Life

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In this edition, Fr. Anthony discusses how Orthodox can thwart the strong temptation of the Pharisee; talks about language and the Word; shares some news; and finishes with a word of encouragement for those who care for the terminally ill.

20100117 Theophany and an Interview on Youth

20100117 Thoughts (mystical and practical) on Theophany and an interview on raising (and protecting) young saints.

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In this edition, Fr. Anthony shares some thoughts about the mystical and practical implications of Theophany and interviews the Director of Youth Ministry for the UOC-USA, Natalie Kapeluk-Nixon.

Enjoy!

20100110 Orthodoxy and the Paranormal

20100110 Orthodoxy and the Paranormal

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In this edition, Fr. Anthony uses black socks to help share the wonder of the Nativity, talks about the news, and talks about how Orthodoxy understands the paranormal. He looks forward to your feedback (father.anthony@yahoo.com).

20100103 Nativity, Politics and Religion, and Death

20100103 Nativity, Politics and Religion, and Death

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In this "Sunday before the Nativity" edition, Fr. Anthony reads the Nativity Epistle from the Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops outside Ukraine; shares some interesting news stories; interviews Fr. Peter Preble (AFR: "Shepherd of Souls"); and finishes up talking about death and dying. Enjoy!