This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Chris will be talking to Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou, Asst. Professor in the Department of International Relations at Boston University and Vice Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. Fr. Chris will also be talking with Fr. Steven Ritter today about the defamation of religions.
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This is a book with the big answers to the big questions every person asks themselves about faith, science and doubt. It is perfect for individual or group study, high school seniors and up. No Orthodox young person should ever be sent off to college without first having studied this book.
$21.55
When this suffering goes on across the population of a whole vast modern conglomerate of nations it can lead to a faith with a totally unexpected power and freshness. That is what Michael Bourdeaux believes is happening in Russia and he believes the rest of the world can learn much from it.
This week on Just Thinking, His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas speaks with Fr. Christopher about the recent Meeting of the Episcopal Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Hierarchs of North and Central America.
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This portrait of the 270th successor to the Apostle Andrew follows him from the Patriarchate in Istanbul across the globe where he continues to gather members of the scientific community and representatives of the world's religions to join in constructive dialog and silent prayer for the planet.
$18.00
The Planner includes devotional readings, saints for each day, the fasting calendar and more. Each edition begins on September 1, the first day of the ecclesiastical calendar year.
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Saints Peter, Paul, Andrew, James the son of Zebedee, John the Theologian, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaios, Jude, Simon the Zealot, Matthias, Mark, Luke, and James the brother of the Lord.
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Lively, and highly devotional, this book sheds a world of insight upon the beloved Scriptures- the world of the Early Church,and of the Apostles themselves, who constantly used and referred to the Psalms in their own writings.
This week on Just Thinking, Dr. Elizabeth Prodomou is back on the show to update us on the latest news from Turkey. She'll speak with Fr. Chris about religious freedom in Turkish-occupied Cyprus, how the current economic crisis in Greece may affect Turkey's relationship with the EU, and tell us about the Ergenekon - a clandestine, Kemalist ultra-nationalist terrorist organization. Tune in to hear how all these issues impact our global Orthodox Church!
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The one-hour documentary combines travelogue, art, and history in exploring the roots of Christianity in Turkey. The program features four geographical areas – Constantinople, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Smyrna.
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Represents a selection of major addresses and significant messages as well as public statements by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, “first among equals” and spiritual leader of the world’s 300 million Orthodox Christians.
This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Calivas joins Fr. Christopher to speak about the glorifications of Christ’s human nature and by extension our own and also the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles on the day of Pentacost.
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Saints Peter, Paul, Andrew, James the son of Zebedee, John the Theologian, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaios, Jude, Simon the Zealot, Matthias, Mark, Luke, and James the brother of the Lord.
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The sixteen writing Prophets of the Old Testament, that is all the Major and Minor Prophets, including: Abbakoum, Amos, Daniel, Ezekiel, Haggai, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Joel, Jonah, Malachi, Micah, Nahum, Obadiah, Zachariah, Zephaniah, together with Elias, Baruch, and the Three Children.
This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Chris speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou, Vice Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. She's here to tell us about release of the Commission's Annual Report for 2009, which has been widely anticipated around the world and a feature story on stations like CNN and the BBC. Dr. Prodromou will give us an insider's look at how the report was written, as well as updates on countries of significance to Orthodoxy like Turkey and Russia.
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Relates Orthodox Christianity to contemporary issues, such as freedom and human rights, social justice and globalization, as well as nationalism and war.
$17.56
Covering issues including Christian witness in overcoming violence, the churches' response to domestic violence, religious freedom and human rights, and contributions towards an ecumenical spirituality for a culture of peace.
This week on Just Thinking - Conversations on News, Culture & Worship, Fr. Chris Metropulos and Terry Mattingly discuss what happens when your “Pews are in the News”. Terry Mattingly writes the nationally syndicated “On Religion” column for the Scripps Howard News Service in Washington, D.C., and is director of the Washington Journalism Center at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
This week on Just Thinking - Conversations on News, Culture & Worship, Fr. Chris Metropulos and His Grace Bishop Savas will be talking about the climate of discussion on issues facing us in America. They will specifically talk about agreeing to disagree on issues and how to remain civil in the process. Don’t miss it! Click here to download a A COVENANT FOR CIVILITY: Come Let Us Reason Together letter from Bishop Savas.
This week on Just Thinking, Emmy Louvaris and Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas, Emeritus Professor of Liturgics at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary in Brookline, Mass, will be discussing two upcoming feastdays: the Sunday of the Myrrbearers and the Feast of Mid-Pentacost.
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Takes the reader through the Sundays and feast days from the beginning of the year in September to the time of its completion after Pentecost.
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A popular book about the Divine Liturgy which contains discussion material on the Liturgy for young people, with review questions at the end of each chapter.
Just Thinking now features four new guests who will meet weekly with Fr. Chris for a discussion on Church and Society. This week on the first new Just Thinking, Fr. Chris speaks with Terry Mattingly about a recent article Terry wrote entitled “Mama Says” Go to Church. Terry Mattingly writes the nationally syndicated “On Religion” column for the Scripps Howard News Service in Washington, D.C., and is director of the Washington Journalism Center at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
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Fr. Alexander Schmemann suggests an approach to the world and life within it, which stems from the liturgical experience of the Orthodox Church.
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Summarizing the Christian life in terms of worship, joy, and the challenge to grow into a full stature, Metropolitan Anthony calls for a worshipful attitude to life.
This week on Just Thinking, Join Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher as they discuss Forgiveness Sunday and the need to look at our relationships in a different light by allowing the love of Christ to enter into us and into our relationships.
Join Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News and Fr. Chris for another episode of Just Thinking as they discuss what we have to be thankful for as they talk about a humbling spirit and humbling times.
Join Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News and Fr. Spiro for another episode of Just Thinking as they discuss the Biggest Loser and the issue of weight loss in this country. Join in the conversation and let us know your thoughts after you hear the discussion by visiting our web site at www.myocn.net and hit the comment button.
Retail outlets are in full bloom sharing the holiday already with decorations and sales. It seems to be happening earlier and earlier every year. Join Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News and Fr. Chris for another episode of Just Thinking as they discuss the upcoming holiday of Christmas. The discussion though is from a decidedly Orthodox Christian perspective. How do we deal with the "Shop until you Drop" mentality of our culture? What is the significance of Advent for us? And let's ask ourselves the real questions of the holiday...what kind of tinsel are you using on your tree? Join in the conversation and let us know your thoughts after you hear the discussion by visiting our web site at www.myocn.net and hit the comment button.
This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News will address the Roman Polanski story and how we deal with the behavior of famous stars from a decidedly Orthodox Christian perspective.
This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News discuss upcoming events including the changing of seasons and upcoming Greek Festivals.
This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News discuss the sacrament of Confession. For many the thought of going to confession is foreign and for others it is seen as a pathway to salvation. Join Fr. Chris and Rod as they delve into the topic and ask some pretty hard hitting questions of each other.
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Join Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News and Fr. Chris for another episode of Just Thinking as they discuss what we have to be thankful for as they talk about a humbling spirit and humbling times.
Join Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News and Fr. Spiro for another episode of Just Thinking as they discuss the Biggest Loser and the issue of weight loss in this country. Join in the conversation and let us know your thoughts after you hear the discussion by visiting our web site at 
Retail outlets are in full bloom sharing the holiday already with decorations and sales. It seems to be happening earlier and earlier every year. Join Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News and Fr. Chris for another episode of Just Thinking as they discuss the upcoming holiday of Christmas. The discussion though is from a decidedly Orthodox Christian perspective. How do we deal with the "Shop until you Drop" mentality of our culture? What is the significance of Advent for us? And let's ask ourselves the real questions of the holiday...what kind of tinsel are you using on your tree? Join in the conversation and let us know your thoughts after you hear the discussion by visiting our web site at 
This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News will discuss The Balloon Boy Story: Suffering Exemplified.
This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News will address the Roman Polanski story and how we deal with the behavior of famous stars from a decidedly Orthodox Christian perspective.
This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News discuss upcoming events including the changing of seasons and upcoming Greek Festivals.
This week on Just Thinking, Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News discuss the sacrament of Confession. For many the thought of going to confession is foreign and for others it is seen as a pathway to salvation. Join Fr. Chris and Rod as they delve into the topic and ask some pretty hard hitting questions of each other.
Join Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News for another Just Thinking Orthodox podcast as they discuss atheists and their behavior.