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Battling childhood cancer
Remembering 9/11OCN remembers the tragedy of 9/11 this week, speaking with Father Icon - Eikona of Agios Nikolaos by Tommaso Antonino Aiello
Extended Interviews
Orthodoxy and Homosexuality
Romania - Dracula Is Dead
Food & Faith: Feed the Body & Nurture the Soul
The intersection of religion, politics and social freedoms, part two
The intersection of religion, politics and social freedoms, part one
Top three problems married couples deal with - and their solutions!
The Sacrament of Holy Ordination
The Original Sin
When Hearts Become Flame
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Dean Yianis, father to a 6 year-old named Theofanis who is battling Neuroblastoma, a rare type of childhood cancer, joins Fr. Chris to talk about his family’s experience with this disease and its impact on their spiritual lives. But first, Christ commanded us to visit those in prison, but what are we as Orthodox communities offering to prisoners? Chaplain Patrick Tutella is back on the show to encourage developing local prison ministries.
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Rafael Barberg who was at Ground Zero on 9/11. We’ll also hear from Anthoula Katsimatides, whose brother John died in the Towers and Fr. Mark Arey on the reconstruction of St Nicholas Church the only house of worship destroyed on that historic day. Special for this week - listen to the full interview from each guest.
This week on CRTL, Fr. Thomas Hopko weighs in on the controversial topic of homosexuality and Orthodoxy. To read more on Fr. Hopko's opinion, order your copy of 
Former United States ambassador to Romania Jim Rosapepe is on the show this week to talk about Romania’s amazing journey through Fascism, Communism and Democracy. Rosapepe discussion includes the Romanian Orthodox Church (the dominant cultural religious institution in the country) and its key role in the survival of Romania as a nation over the centuries. Buy your copy of Dracular is Dead from the author's 
A doctor who once weighed 467 pounds joins us today to talk about his incredible journey back to health and happiness. Buy your copy of My Big Fat Greek Diet from 
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 
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 
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..jpg)
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 
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 
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