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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.

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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Life on God’s Terms

SMO bible-termsOn 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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Theosis

St John ClimacusOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, we’ll hear a CRTL episode from the OCN vault - Most Orthodox Christians have heard the word Theosis, or divinization, before, but how much do we really understand what it means? Here to talk with us about the meaning and the theology behind this important term is Fr. Steven Ritter.

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Campus Ministry

SMO social-media-and-college-studentsOn Special Moments in Orthodoxy, in a CRTL episode from the OCN vault, Fr. Chris and the late Fr. Peter Gillquist discuss the challenges facing college students, and their parents and the importance of having a church on campus.

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Training on the Prevention of Child Abuse

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. Chris speaks with Dr. Jane Hickerson, vice president of Praesidium Inc. at the 2009 Orthodox Christian Camp conference and youth workers meeting.  Fr. Chris discusses a unique training program focused on the prevention of child abuse, and the proper screening, selecting and training of volunteers and staff member, including Youth workers and clergy.

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A Visit to Constantinople

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, don't miss this episode on the Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s special spring break trip to Constantinople. It features interviews with the students about their experiences and a message from Patriarch Bartholomew. It also includes a rare opportunity to hear the Patriarch talking and interacting with American Orthodox students!

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Ascension of Christ

On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, The Ascension of Christ is a mystery much like His Resurrection. They are both however, proof of His divinity. Fr. Frank Marangos talks about the Ascension of Christ into the heavens and what it means to Christianity today.

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