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April 2012 Theme - Miracles of our Faith



The intersection of religion, politics and social freedoms, part two

Listen this week to hear from Mustafa Akyol, a Turkish journalist who asks, “Is Islam incompatible with freedom?” Join us for part one of a provocative discussion on religion’s role and responsibility in politics and social freedoms. Buy your copy of Islam without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty from Amazon. Plus, how much do you know about Orthodoxy’s history in America? An upcoming conference entitled Pilgrims & Pioneers: The Growth of Orthodox Christianity in 20th Century America will explore everything from the first Russian missionaries to 20th century American theologians. Tune in to learn more! And finally, a conference in Chicago hosted by Orthodoxy Synergy features Fr. Thomas Hopko talking about Orthodox Christianity and Homosexuality.

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The intersection of religion, politics and social freedoms, part one

Listen this week to hear from Mustafa Akyol, a Turkish journalist who asks, “Is Islam incompatible with freedom?” Join us for part one of a provocative discussion on religion’s role and responsibility in politics and social freedoms. Buy your copy of Islam without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty from Amazon. Plus, we will hear from Mark Gruin, Capacity Development Coordinator, about the current crisis in the Horn of Africa and what’s being done to help those who are suffering. Currently 10 million people are in need of aid, and over 2 million of those are children. Visit iocc.org to learn more.

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Top three problems married couples deal with - and their solutions!

Are we sometimes tempted to water down our faith when talking with others?  Fr. Barnabas Powell of of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Church in Cumming, Georgia, discusses what true faith is and the importance of embracing the fullness of Orthodoxy. Plus, do you find yourself having the same fight with your spouse over and over? Dr. Albert Rossi joins us to talk about money, children and housekeeping - the three most common points of disagreement within marriages.

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The Sacrament of Holy Ordination

Why do we need sermons in addition to our services? Fr. Alexander Goussetis offers his argument about the role of the sermon in the Church, both historically and in modern times. Click here to order Fr. Goussetis' new book, Seed for the Sower: Preaching Matters from the Holy Cross Bookstore. We’ll also be joined by Fr. Timothy Chrapko of St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Alberta, Canada, as he talks about his personal memories of being ordained, along with explaining the main sections of this sacrament.

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The Original Sin

We all know the story of Adam, Eve and the apple. But what meaning does that fateful bite have for each of us today? Fr. Steven Ritter from St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church in Roswell, Georgia, contrasts our Orthodox beliefs to those held by other Christians. Click here to order Fr. Ritter's book, That Your Joy Maybe Full from Amazon. But first, many people describe the event of a parent’s death as life-altering. Kh. Maggie Hock shares her understanding of why that is and also offers practical tips on coping with the grief. Grief resources books recommended by Kh. Hock: Growing Through Loss and The New Day Journal.

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When Hearts Become Flame

Sacraments are not ways we encounter God, but rather a means of living out “The Way” says Rev. Dr. Peter Galadza of the Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies at Saint Paul University and a priest at the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. We’ll also hear from Dr. Steven Muse about his new book entitled When Hearts Become Flame, which explores the intersection of modern counselling and ancient Orthodox teachings. Click here to buy Dr. Muse's new book from Amazon.

 

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