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Encountering Violence
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Boys and Violence
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Violent Criminals, Forgiveness and Lives Rebuilt
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Violence - July 2012
Dear Listeners, This month on CRTL, we are going to tackle the topic of Violence. You may think that we hear too much about violence already, and we do, but not from sources that can possibly explain the causes and effects from an Orthodox Christian perspective. God created the world for salvation, not for violence, and it is essential to make this fact a part of our perspective.
We were created for a life of peace and worship of the Almighty and Loving God. Unfortunately, the pace of life today does not often allow us to stop what we are doing, savor the good things in our lives, and then go on to do what our Lord wants us to do. We become wrapped up in the business of life and forget that there is a joyful and fulfilling side to life that Christ wants us to live.
Our purpose is to live in communion with others, not isolated on our own island. But how can we do this? How can we live in peace in a world that seems so violent, so much at war with itself?
Violence and Our Children
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Addiction and Marriage
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Same-Sex Marriage Laws
Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ. Have you seen our new video? Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of June and watch our new video. Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program.
What is Marriage?
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Marriage - June 2012
Dear Blessed people of God, Marriage, one of the holiest sacraments of the Christian Church, will be discussed this month on your Come Receive the Light Radio Program. From the beginning, God ordained that a man and a woman would join together in this sacrament and lead one another into His kingdom. Married couples work out their salvation together. There is nothing more sacred than a husband and wife striving to live out this difficult, beautiful teaching of our faith.
Here on Come Receive the Light, we will be talking about the sacrament of marriage, why it exists, why it is so important, where it came from, and what happens when there is confusion like that in our society today as to what defines a marriage in the eyes of God. We will even talk about in-laws, second marriages, step families, and alternative marriages. This promises to be one of our most engaging months of programming. I try to always be positive in my words and thoughts to all, but I must confess to you my dismay that a small percentage of our population, about 3%, seem to feel they need to redefine the beliefs of our society as a whole, and that we who have been celebrating marriage as the union of a man and a woman should listen and change. As Orthodox Christians, it is our responsibility to pass on our faith to the next generation, to give to our children and grand-children what was given to us by our parents and grandparents. To support you as you strive to honor our faith in this way, we are dedicating this month to stepping back from today’s chaos and confusion so that we can focus the eyes of our hearts on the clear teachings of the Orthodox Church. In the world we encounter daily, a Christian marriage has become almost an act of defiance. It is a choice against the prevailing mores. Very few people seem to have much use for what is sacred or lasting, or for anything that doesn’t bring gratification immediately. We are encouraged to live in the moment, as if the moment is all we’ll ever have. On this timeline, a 2000-year-old truth can seem hard to grasp.
Alternative Relationships and Marriages
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Respect your Parents: Not Just for Kids!
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Pacifist Christian Ministries' Executive Director, William Elster, join us for our final message on the subject of violence. He shares with us how we can better encounter violence in our lives. On a brighter note, We'll also hear from Norris Chumley about some of the miracles he witnessed and heard about in his travels to monasteries around the world.
Michael Gurian is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty five books published in twenty one languages, including a number on parenting boys. He joins Fr. Chris for a discussion on boys and violence, including violent fantasy, sexual abuse, and how to talk with boys about violence. But first we’ll hear from Nadhezda Savova, the President of Bread Houses Network for a fascinating discussion about Bread, Faith and their interconnection. To learn more about the Bread Houses Network, visit their website - 
Fr. Steven Powly spent 26 years as chaplain in maximum-security systems throughout the country. He shares his experiences of lives transformed by Christ’s love. And Jim Angelus is making his second cycling trip all the way across the USA for IOCC’s Race to Respond. Tune in to find out more!
From the desk of Father Chris Metropulos, Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Network
Dr. Lynn Ponton, a professor of psychiatry at the University of San Francisco joins Father Chris to speak about violence and children, especially girls. Parents, please listen in to this fascinating program. Hear how violent behavior is learned and what we can do to both help and protect our children from it. Click 
We stop dating once we get married, right? Wrong! Our first guest, writer Christina Pessemier, is here to encourage you to date your spouse. Plus, the percentage of people with some type of addiction is steadily growing. These addictions include not only alcohol and drugs, but also shopping, pornography, and a number of other habits. Tune in to hear what Erik Bohlin, a nationally certified counselor who specializes in addictions, has to say about how these addictions affect our marriages.
In February of this year, Washington state lawmakers passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage. Washington State Representative Bill Hinkle, a Republican and an Orthodox Christian, is here to share his thoughts on this divisive issue. Also, after more than 25 years in public service, Representative Hinkle is retiring, and in this interview he spends a few minutes reflecting on leadership characteristics that honor God.(1).jpg)
There’s so much talk today about what qualifies as a marriage. Today, we’ll talk with Father Brendan Pelphrey about our Orthodox understanding of what makes a marriage, what the purpose of a marriage is, and what makes a marriage successful in the eyes of Christ. But first, let’s talk about creating a successful relationship with our in-laws! Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Randa Karadsheh Anderson offers some very practical suggestions about family boundaries.
This week, we welcome Dr. Albert Rossi back to the program to discuss the purpose of our lives and relationships. He’ll address same-sex marriage, gender transformation, and how we as parents should talk to our kids about gender issues..jpg)
In our final episode on parenting, author Calee Lee explains the inspiration behind her latest book, A Necklace of Virtues. Visit Calee Lee's blog at caleemlee.com.Then, Dr. Ary Christofidis tackles the difficult topic of how to respect our parents when they do things we find morally objectionable, especially when we have to explain their decisions to our own children.