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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.

Dealing with Immorality in the Church at Corinth

sinFollowing our Theme of “Let’s Talk About Sex,” we sometimes assume that attention to this topic is only something modern. But the Early Church also grappled with how to balance an appropriate esteem for marriage with speaking out against abuses of our God-given sexual faculties. On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Dr. George Parsenios of Princeton Theological Seminary looks at Chapter 5 of 1st Corinthians, in which Paul deals with sexual and other types of immorality that had crept into the life of the Church at Corinth. Where is the boundary between the world and the Church in dealing with those engaged in immoral acts? How should disputes between Christians be handled?

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Sacrament of Marriage

SMO-marriageOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we hear from David Ford on the high esteem in which St. John Chrysostom held the Sacrament of Marriage.

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How do We become Christ Bearers?

SMO palm-sundayOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. Christopher Metropulos delivers his Palm Sunday Sermon “Christopher - How do we become Christ bearers?”

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In a New York State of Mind

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we have a new youth contributor, Jessie Beddoe, who presents “In a New York State of Mind.” A visit to the Big Apple becomes an occasion to explore the deepest instincts of her faith.

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Reflecting on the Lord’s Prayer

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. Thomas Hopko presents a reflection on the Lord’s Prayer.

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Let’s Bring the World into the Church

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Theron Mathis presents “Let’s Bring the World into the Church.”

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Let Us Commend Ourselves and One Another

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Jeff Holton presents a message entitled “Let Us Commend Ourselves and One Another.”

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Nativity: Are We Ready for God to be With Us?

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, join us for one of Fr. Chris’ earlier recorded messages on the Nativity, “Are we ready for God to be with us?" Although this message is part of our archives, it continues to be relevant.

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How We make Christmas Real in Our Home

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Phyllis Onest discusses how we can make Christmas real in our home.

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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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