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Special Moments in Orthodoxy

Special Moments in Orthodoxy gives you a front-row seat at the best Orthodox Christian special events, lectures, and spiritual retreats around the country. This weekly, 30-minute show features recordings of thought-provoking talks on contemporary moral and theological issues given by leading Orthodox Christians voices, including Archbishop DEMETRIOS of America, Metropolitan KALLISTOS Ware, Frederica Mathewes-Green, Fr. Thomas Hopko, and many others.

Why a Baby in a Manger?

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. John Braun speaks with Fr. Christopher Metropulos to answer the question "Why a Baby in a Manger?" Listen in to hear Fr. John discuss the way this question pertains to who died on the Cross.

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The Fiscal Cliff is Nothing to Fear

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy: NO MORE TWINKIES! That was this week’s top selling “bad news” among business closings and economic downsizing. The coming “Fiscal Cliff” seems to be all-consuming these days and most Americans watch the daily news with fear and anxiety for an unknown economic future. But as Christians we do not need to fear the economic future, cliff or no cliff. So long as we keep our hearts focused upon Jesus Christ, we will safely pass through any trial and enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Prayer in Orthodoxy

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault, in which Fr. Michael Kaizer discusses prayer in Orthodoxy.

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The Creed

SMO nicene-fathersOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault, in which Fr. Thomas Hopko speaks about the Creed.

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Truth-Telling, Sin, and God

SMO TruthOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault, in which Aristotle Papanikolaou talks with us about truth-telling and how it influences our understanding of ourselves, sin, and God. Aristotle Papanikolaou is Professor of Theology and the co-founding Director of the Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University (www.fordham.edu/orthodoxy). He has written numerous published articles and is the author of Being with God: Trinity, Apophaticism, and Divine-Human Communion and co-editor of Thinking through Faith: New Perspectives from Orthodox Christian Scholars and Orthodox Readings of Augustine.

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Giving and Stewardship

SMO givingOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault, in which Fr. Nick Triandafilou discusses giving and stewardship.

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Living Life on God's Terms

SMO LifetermsOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault, Dr. Albert Rossi discussing “Living Life on God’s Terms.”

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The Search for Orthodox Spirituality

SMO SpirtualityOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault, Dr. Kyriakos C. Markides discusses “The Search for Orthodox Spirituality.”

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Defeating Sin

SMO DefeatingSinwebOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault - Fr. Chris speaks with Fr. Joseph Huneycutt about his book "Defeating Sin: Overcoming Our Passions and Changing Forever." The Fathers describe this essential effort as the path to godliness what we call "Theosis" in the Orthodox faith. You won't want to miss this powerful message!

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St. Maximos

SMO maximusOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault, Fr. Justin Frederick telling us about his parish’s patron saint, St. Maximos the Confessor, whose feast day we celebrate on August 13th.

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The Sword of the Spirit

SMO Sword-of-the-SpiritOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault in which Fr. Thomas Hopko discusses Scripture: The Sword of the Spirit.

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