Approaching The Wardrobe
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editora: Podcast
- Duração: 26:39:02
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Sinopse
Understanding the Journey Toward Orthodoxy - Host Jeff Wisniewski also seeks to help people on the journey toward Orthodoxy understand the struggles and desires that they themselves are experiencing.
Episódios
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The Redemptive Love of the Woman
07/03/2013 Duração: 19minContinuing with thoughts from the book The Sacrament of Love and imagery from Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, Jeff contemplates the unique value of womanhood in our lives.
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Womanhood Venerated in Orthodoxy
21/02/2013 Duração: 14minThe redemptive role of the female is an often overlooked treasure in the life of the Orthodox Church. Inspired by thoughts from the author Paul Evdokimov and the film The Kid with a Bike, Jeff shares thoughts on the beauty of womanhood and motherhood in the ancient Christian faith.
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Early Church Comfort Concerning Authority Structure in Orthodoxy
07/02/2013 Duração: 26min“Where did all these positions come from?” is a question many ponder concerning the Orthodox Church. Jeff contrasts the modern crisis of authority in Christianity with the Biblical roles of authority.
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Early Church Comfort Concerning Orthodoxy, Part 3
31/01/2013 Duração: 25minThe Mother of God is an uncomfortable subject for many coming to Orthodoxy. It is necessary to have “a mind for mystery” when it comes to understanding Mary, the Theotokos. Jeff looks for the mind of the early church in this episode.
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Early Church Comfort Concerning Orthodoxy, Part 2
17/01/2013 Duração: 30minClose communion with the saints was normal in the Apostolic Church. Ante-Nicene Christian records demonstrate that the practice of honoring and appealing to the saints have been accepted since the beginning.
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Early Church Comfort Concerning Orthodoxy, Part 1
10/01/2013 Duração: 27minApostolic tradition guided the early believers. This is the foundation for modern Orthodox Christianity as well.
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An Unexpected Journey: The Hobbit and Orthodoxy, Part 2
04/01/2013 Duração: 21min“Counting the cost” is a difficult step in following Christ and in coming to Orthodoxy. Contemplating Bilbo Baggins's calling and decision, Jeff explores how we have to suffer, and how we will be greatly rewarded.
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An Unexpected Journey: The Hobbit and Orthodoxy
29/12/2012 Duração: 23minDrawing on the opening chapter of The Hobbit, Jeff explores the theme of “uncomfortable Orthodoxy.”
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Obedience, Listening, and Leadership in Orthodoxy
20/12/2012 Duração: 20minThe example of His Beatitude Ignatius IV and the wisdom from Mother Raphaela inspire thoughts on healthy obedience and leadership.
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The Spruce that Survived Sandy
22/11/2012 Duração: 10minWalloped by unexpected trauma, Jeff contemplates the love of Christ found in the Orthodox Church.
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The Magical Mystery Tour: Stop #3
08/11/2012 Duração: 18minJeff explores the mystery of our unrecognized royal identity in the life of Christ and how this relates to Orthodoxy.
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The Magical Mystery Tour: Stop #2
01/11/2012 Duração: 18minMark Twain penned the phrase “truth is stranger than fiction.” Here Jeff discusses some strange non-fiction in the life of faith.
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The Magical Mystery Tour: Stop #1
25/10/2012 Duração: 19minOrthodoxy can seem merely formal and rigid, especially to outsiders. Jeff begins to explore mystical elements and accounts that enhance the faith of many. A contemporary account of a Saint Spyridon experience is shared in this episode.
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Missing the “Extra” Services
18/10/2012 Duração: 11minServices outside of Sunday Divine Liturgy are often weakly attended. Jeff discusses the issues involved, the potential effect on inquirers to Orthodoxy, and some benefits in participating.
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Matter Matters: The Saints and the Things Meet Us Halfway
11/10/2012 Duração: 19minDoes venerating saints and things in Orthodoxy detract from the pure worship of God? Jeff shares readings from different places and times, considering how we need the physical things and people to touch the Kingdom of God.
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Matter Matters: We Venerate . . . Period
04/10/2012 Duração: 20minJeff explains how all people naturally venerate.
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Matter Matters: Freedom Through Physical Engagement
27/09/2012 Duração: 22minJeff explores how our physical activities solidify our identity and provide a constant means of sharing our burdens with God.
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Matter Matters: Joy Through Physical Engagement
20/09/2012 Duração: 22minJeff explains that interacting physically brings us an increased awareness of God’s presence, along with comfort and heartfelt communion.
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It Is About the Stuff, and We’ve Been Robbed!
13/09/2012 Duração: 27minGod has always chosen to sanctify and empower physical things for His Glory and our transformation. Orthodox Christians are able to glorify God with the rich physical practices of the ancient faith.