Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Saint Emmelia Podcast
Next Steps: An Interview with Pres. Krista Fedorchak
Presbytera Krista Fedorchak focuses on the shift in responsibility for food decisions from parents to students and the logistical challenges of budgeting and scheduling meals. For Orthodox Christians in particular, this transition can be especially difficult during fasting periods. Pres. Krista shares her ideas for how students can nourish their bodies during these years when there is so much emphasis on the mind.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
From the Amvon
Preparing to Meet Christ (Mark 1:1-8)
Fr. John explores the ministry of St. John the Baptist and his preaching on preparation for meeting Christ, a call that remains for all who come to Him even today.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Lord of Spirits
Stole Something? Kill a Goat!
Old Testament sacrifices were offered for sins, but was it only accidental ones? What happens if you sin on purpose? Does Jesus' sacrifice change all this? And why repent if Jesus paid it all? Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew explore the relationship between sin and sacrifice.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Search the Scriptures Live
The Perils and Pitfalls of Translation
Is there a "best" English translation? What does a translator consider when choosing between words? Which popular Bibles are actually not translations but distortions? Dr Jeannie share her experiences as a translator and compares various versions for efficacy and accuracy.
Monday, January 26, 2026
The Roots of Everything
Rise of Pop Culture Ep.2: Science Fiction
The early fathers of science had grand visions for the domination of the earth and the future utopia, but it isn't until the 20th century's pop culture that their ideas become firmly implanted in the imaginative framework of Westerners.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy January 25, 2026
Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Everyday Orthodox
Series Finale!
Join us one last time, as we talk about 8 wonderful years of getting to know Everyday Orthodox people! AFR's Melanie DeRenzo will join Elissa for a retrospective conversation and to offer a bit of Elissa's own story!
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Orthodoxy Live
Orthodoxy Live January 25, 2026
Fr. Evan answers your questions on when to pray speaking aloud, the Orthodox position on artificial means of conception, advice for entering the church, and personal bigotry within the church in the episode of Orthodoxy Live.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
The Whole Counsel of God
Leviticus 24
Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the entirety of Leviticus chapter 24.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Healing the Unresolved
Finding Normal Again after Trauma
Today’s podcast answers a question from someone who had been through a very difficult series of health traumas and scares involving themselves, their child, their husband, and their parents. The submitter of the question is struggling to feel normal again and to feel safe. Steps that can be taken to restore that sense of safety and normalcy are covered in the podcast.