Eastern Christian Insights
Eastern Christian Insights
Homilies from St. Luke Orthodox Church in Abilene, Texas
This podcasts presents the thoughtful homilies of an Orthodox priest who serves a small parish and teaches Religion full-time at McMurry University in Abilene, TX.  Fr. Philip draws on his scholarly work in Christian theology and ethics, his travels around the world to participate in Orthodox conferences, and the insights on the faith he has gained from serving on the Board of Trustees at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.  But most of all, these are the homilies of a pastor guiding his flock with insightful, practical suggestions on how to share more fully in the life of Jesus Christ.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12 mins
Seeing With the Eyes of our Souls
Father Phillip reminds us the eyes of our hearts must become fully transparent to Christ in order for us to fulfill our calling.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10 mins
Sunday of All Saints
In this episode, Fr. Philip describes how the saints bear witness to the meaning of Pentecost because it is by the power of the Holy Spirit that people fulfill their calling to become holy.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9 mins
Sunday of Holy Pentecost
In this episode, Father Philip explains how the Holy Spirit was sent to quench the deep thirst of the primal longing of all those broken and alienated from God.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 10 mins
Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
Father Philip explains how only the God-Man Jesus Christ can bring those made from the dust of the earth to eternal life in the Trinity.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 11 mins
The Sunday of the Blind Man
Father Philip unpacks the story of Christ's miraculous healing at the Pool of Siloam, and how it demonstrates that each of us can respond to the hardships of life in a way that opens us to receive the light of Christ.
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English Talk
The Logoismoi of Gluttony