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Ft. Lauderdale - Your friends at the Orthodox Christian Network wish you a blessed Great Lent and a Glorious Pascha. In our continuing effort as an agency of SCOBA (Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in America) to assist the parishes and parish priests across the nation in their sacred mission of spreading the Gospel and keeping the faithful connected to the faith the OCN is announcing a number of new programs to enhance your Great Lenten experience.
Launch of the Anchor Internet Radio Station. Our new talk stations will have a multitude of our programming around this sacred time of the year encouraging and inspiring the faithful on their spiritual journey. We welcome Konstantin (Kosta) Rysyanin the new Program Director and Scott Allen Miller the host of the station both members of the Antiochian Archdiocese to our OCN Staff.
Konstantin Rysyanin, moved to US 10 years ago from Russia to attend a conservative Southern Baptist Bible college, worked for a large orthodox charity in the position of Director of Global IT and Marketing Communications, gradually finding his way to Orthodoxy. He was baptized and chrismated into the Church in October 2008 while in his native home country. He has been working in IT and Internet marketing industry for over 10 years, he holds IT industry certifications, BA in Biblical Studies and MBA, has extensive experience in multimedia, interactive media, and web applications.
Kosta stated "the utilization of cutting edge technologies and latest Internet social networking tools is a great way to aid people to turn the eyes of their hearts towards God. It is my pleasure to join the OCN team to assist this new Internet Radio Station as it seeks to be relevant and inspiring and heard across the World Wide Web. "
Scott Allen Miller has worked as a talk show host at KCMO Kansas City, KFAQ Tulsa, WGY Albany, New York and WRKO Boston; as a program director and talk show host at WROW Albany, New York; and as a fill-in host at WHAS Louisville, WHAM Rochester, New York, KNRS Salt Lake City, KLIF Dallas, and at Fox News Radio.
Scott was born and raised in Indiana before moving to New Jersey in his mid-teens. As a child, he attended a Pentecostal church but was agnostic for most of his life. However, after attending a service during Great and Holy Week 2005 with a friend, Scott became curious about Orthodoxy. In 2006, Scott began his catechism at St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was baptized and chrismated there at Pascha 2007. Scott lives in Westchester County, New York with his wife and two daughters who followed him into the faith.
Scott said about his involvement with the OCN, "I have been eager to offer my radio skills for the use of the Church since I converted to Orthodox Christianity. God willing, the spoken word programming of The Anchor will bless listeners with a deeper and fuller understanding of our faith."
Launch of Readings and Remembrances which is a daily audio program hosted by various professionals from our voice talent pool. You can subscribe to this professionally produced program of the daily epistles, gospels along with daily lives of the saints. This will certainly be a great addition to your daily walk during this sacred time.
Launch of OCN International: This new offering will feature programming from around the world in various languages that will enlighten the faithful. The first two come to us from Greece. They consist of daily divine services and radio programs produced by the Monastery of the Holy Taxiarchae outside of Volos, Greece and a long standing radio program from the monastery of the Transfiguration in Nafpaktos, Greece.
Launch of a special Great Lent Resource page: this is a one stop place for the faithful to go to hear and view programming that will enlighten and enhance your spiritual journey on a daily basis. Now with the new technology at our disposal this is easier than ever.
Sign up today to receive our weekly newsletters that advise you of our special programming by visiting our web site at www.myocn.net.
The *Orthodox Christian Network* is one of the official agencies of SCOBA, commissioned by our hierarchs to create a national, sustainable and effective media witness for Orthodox Christianity throughout North America. OCN produces the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, as well as several other outreach programs, including DVDs and Internet-based media, in direct collaboration with sister SCOBA agencies (e.g. IOCC, OCMC, OCF, OCPM), as well as with various Orthodox Christian jurisdictions and pan-Orthodox, para-church organizations. Our goal is to engage the broader culture of North America with Orthodox Christianity's rich theological, spiritual and moral heritage, and to thereby strengthen the Orthodox Church's witness and contribution to the culture in which we live.
THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Fr. David Smith of the Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Ottawa joins us to talk about his book Christianity & Pleasure. How do our thoughts on pleasure affect and even define our relationship with God? Also with us is Dr. James Skedros,Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies and Professor of Early Christianity at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary. He'll be telling us about Patriarch John III of Constantinople whose memory we celebrate on February 21st.
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Coming soon: OCMC and OCN team up to offer New Travel Blog
Join Fr. Martin Ritsi, Alex Goodwin and Cameron Thorp as they travel to Kenya on a mission trip. They will be reporting back to us during their journey so be sure to visit our web site under Travel Blogs. It will be just like going along with them on this sacred journey. Starting February 17, 2010 visit us at www.myocn.net.
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New Offerings
This Great Lent watch and listen everyday as the OCN begins a new series of offerings.
• Launch of the Anchor Internet Radio Station: Our new talk stations will have a multitude of our programming around this sacred time of the year encouraging and inspiring the faithful on their spiritual journey. We welcome Konstantin (Kosta) Rysyanin the new Program Director and Scott Allen Miller the host of the station both members of the Antiochian Archdiocese to our OCN Staff.
• Launch of Readings and Remembrances: which is a daily audio program hosted by various professionals from our voice talent pool. You can subscribe to this professionally produced program of the daily epistles, gospels along with daily lives of the saints. This will certainly be a great addition to your daily walk during this sacred time.
• Launch of OCN International: This new offering will feature programming from around the world in various languages that will enlighten the faithful. The first two come to us from Greece. They consist of daily divine services and radio programs produced by the Monastery of the Holy Taxiarchae outside of Volos, Greece and a long standing radio program from the monastery of the Transfiguration in Nafpaktos, Greece.
• Launch of a special Great Lent Resource page: this is a one stop place for the faithful to go to hear and view programming that will enlighten and enhance your spiritual journey on a daily basis. Now with the new technology at our disposal this is easier than ever.
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THIS WEEK’S PODCASTS
This week on Theologically Thinking, Fr. Spiro Bobotas delivers a sermon on Forgiveness entitled the gift of Forgiveness: Cancelling the debt. In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Bishop Kallilstos Ware speaks to us from St. John church in Sterling Heights Michigan on preparing ourselves for Great Lent. This week on Just Thinking, Join Fr. Chris and Rod Dreher as they discuss Forgiveness Sunday and the need to look at our relationships in a different light by allowing the love of Christ to enter into us and into our relationships. This week on OCN Now, join Fr. Chris as he discusses the upcoming Kenya mission trip with Fr. Martin Ritsi and Cameron Thorp. There will also be a new episode of Get Wisdom with Jason Barker.
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Share the Light Sunday was held on January 17th - Walk in the Light. If your parish celebrated this National Day of Recognition please contact our office to let us know how it went. In case you missed it, you can still celebrate. Share the Light Sunday can be celebrated on any Sunday. Help build an effective media outreach for Orthodoxy by supporting the Orthodox Christian Network! Visit our web site at www.myocn.net for further details.
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RADIO SOLUTIONS for Orthodox Christian Parishes Worldwide
The Orthodox Christian Network (The OCN) is pleased to announce a new service to Orthodox parishes and ministries world wide—Customized Online Radio Stations. Since recently acquiring new online radio server software, we can now offer completely customized 24/7 online radio stations in a cost effective and efficient way allowing parishes to stay connected to their parishioners more so than ever before. OCN looks forward to being your supplier of customized Orthodox Christian programming. For more information about Orthodox Internet radio solutions visit our web site at www.myocn.net or call us today at 954-522-5567 to speak to one of our support staff.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website. OCN is now making available the opportunity for people and corporations to advertise on our site to support the ministry. Ad space is available so call our headquarters to discuss it. Call today 954-467-1515
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INTERNET RADIO STATIONS
If you are looking for a cure for the winter blues or just want to hear some uplifting music, log on to myocn.net to listen to the Ark and the Rudder. Whether you enjoy contemporary or traditional Orthodox music make myocn.net your place for music. By all means visit and utilize our newly designed ARK Page and join us on Facebook to follow programming and events covered on the ARK and the RUDDER. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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OCN and your iPhone - With the release of the Ark and the Rudder in one convenient and free download, listeners will have even more options from which to listen to OCN's Orthodox liturgical music, groundbreaking podcasts and contemporary Orthodox music. To download your copy, go to the iTunes application store and type ocn. The download is free and is effortless to install. Visit our web site for details at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=326307494&mt=8.
THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
On this very special episode of Come Receive the Light, guest host Kevin Allen speaks with Troy and Theodora Polamalu about their work with FOCUS North America. Tune in to hear them talk about their work to fight poverty in North America and to find out how you can help. Also with us are Matushka Marina Holland and Diaconissa Jennifer Park from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in McKinney, TX. They're here to give families some tips on fasting and to tell us about their wonderful online recipe archive.
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Coming soon: OCMC and OCN team up to offer New Travel Blog
Join Fr. Martin Ritsi, Alex Goodwin and Cameron Thorp as they travel to Kenya on a mission trip. They will be reporting back to us during their journey so be sure to visit our web site under Travel Blogs. It will be just like going along with them on this sacred journey. Starting February 17, 2010 visit us at www.myocn.net.
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New Offerings
This Great Lent watch and listen everyday as the OCN begins a new series of offerings.
• Launch of the Anchor Internet Radio Station: Our new talk stations will have a multitude of our programming around this sacred time of the year encouraging and inspiring the faithful on their spiritual journey. We welcome Konstantin (Kosta) Rysyanin the new Program Director and Scott Allen Miller the host of the station both members of the Antiochian Archdiocese to our OCN Staff.
• Launch of Readings and Remembrances: which is a daily audio program hosted by various professionals from our voice talent pool. You can subscribe to this professionally produced program of the daily epistles, gospels along with daily lives of the saints. This will certainly be a great addition to your daily walk during this sacred time.
• Launch of OCN International: This new offering will feature programming from around the world in various languages that will enlighten the faithful. The first two come to us from Greece. They consist of daily divine services and radio programs produced by the Monastery of the Holy Taxiarchae outside of Volos, Greece and a long standing radio program from the monastery of the Transfiguration in Nafpaktos, Greece.
• Launch of a special Great Lent Resource page: this is a one stop place for the faithful to go to hear and view programming that will enlighten and enhance your spiritual journey on a daily basis. Now with the new technology at our disposal this is easier than ever.
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Superbowl and the Sunday Victory
People around the world are preparing for the biggest sporting event of the year. Does the Church have anything to say about all this hype and attention? She certainly does as Fr. Chris Makiej delivers a special Superbowl message available on our web site at www.myocn.net.
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THIS WEEK’S PODCASTS
This week on Theologically Thinking, Fr. Bill Chiganos will discuss the presentation of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ, to the Temple. In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Dr. George Democopoulos and Dr. Aristotle Papanikolaou continue their discussion about the life of "Blessed Augustine" and his legacy in Orthodoxy. This week on Harmony of Thunder, St. Gregory Palams preached a sermon on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, and interpreted the parable according to a very complex method. Listen to Harmony of Thunder to hear Fr. David explore a great sermon by a great saint of the faith. This week on OCN Now, listen as the staff of OCN talks about the upcoming and exciting new offerings during Great Lent.
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Share the Light Sunday was held on January 17th - Walk in the Light. If your parish celebrated this National Day of Recognition please contact our office to let us know how it went. In case you missed it, you can still celebrate. Share the Light Sunday can be celebrated on any Sunday. Help build an effective media outreach for Orthodoxy by supporting the Orthodox Christian Network! Visit our web site at www.myocn.net for further details.
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RADIO SOLUTIONS for Orthodox Christian Parishes Worldwide
The Orthodox Christian Network (The OCN) is pleased to announce a new service to Orthodox parishes and ministries world wide—Customized Online Radio Stations. Since recently acquiring new online radio server software, we can now offer completely customized 24/7 online radio stations in a cost effective and efficient way allowing parishes to stay connected to their parishioners more so than ever before. OCN looks forward to being your supplier of customized Orthodox Christian programming. For more information about Orthodox Internet radio solutions visit our web site at www.myocn.net or call us today at 954-522-5567 to speak to one of our support staff.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website. OCN is now making available the opportunity for people and corporations to advertise on our site to support the ministry. Ad space is available so call our headquarters to discuss it. Call today 954-467-1515
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INTERNET RADIO STATIONS
If you are looking for a cure for the winter blues or just want to hear some uplifting music, log on to myocn.net to listen to the Ark and the Rudder. Whether you enjoy contemporary or traditional Orthodox music make myocn.net your place for music. By all means visit and utilize our newly designed ARK Page and join us on Facebook to follow programming and events covered on the ARK and the RUDDER. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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OCN and your iPhone - With the release of the Ark and the Rudder in one convenient and free download, listeners will have even more options from which to listen to OCN's Orthodox liturgical music, groundbreaking podcasts and contemporary Orthodox music. To download your copy, go to the iTunes application store and type ocn. The download is free and is effortless to install. Visit our web site for details at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=326307494&mt=8.
February 5
Speaker: Troy and Theodora Polamalu
Topic: Fighting poverty in North American
On this very special episode of Come Receive the Light, guest host Kevin Allen speaks with Troy and Theodora Polamalu about their work with FOCUS North America. Tune in to hear them talk about their work to fight poverty in North America and to find out how you can help. Also with us are Matushka Marina Holland and Diaconissa Jennifer Park from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in McKinney, TX. They're here to give families some tips on fasting and to tell us about their wonderful online recipe archive.
February 12
Speaker: Fr. David Smith
Topic: Pleasure & Christianity
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Fr. David Smith of the Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Ottawa joins us to talk about his book Christianity & Pleasure. How do our thoughts on pleasure affect and even define our relationship with God? Also with us is Dr. James Skedros,Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies and Professor of Early Christianity at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary. He'll be telling us about Patriarch John III of Constantinople whose memory we celebrate on February 21st.
February 19
Speaker: Fr. Charles Joanides
Topic: Orthodoxy & Divorce
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Fr. Charles Joanides, author of Attending to Your Marriage and Director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department on Interfaith Marriage, joins us to talk about divorce. Plus, in a short segment, Sandra Anderson, in charge of Ministry Development at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, talks with us about her many trips to the Raphael Hogar Orphanage in Guatemala.
February 26
Speaker: Jenny Schroedel
Topic: Dealing with the Loss of a Child
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, author Jenny Schroedel, author of Naming the Child, talks about miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. How can we deal with our grief or comfort those around us who suffer the death of a child? Also with us is Dr. Anthony Limberakis who is back on the show to give us an update on the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
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Come Receive the Light, the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, is a weekly program that features interviews with noted Orthodox Christian clergy, theologians, and lay leaders on theological, spiritual, pastoral, and modern social issues. Heard on the radio in more than 100 cities in the United States and the Bahamas, this unique weekly broadcast offers the ancient, Christ-centered message of Orthodox Christianity to the modern world. You can listen to past programs on demand and find many other online resources to deepen your faith at www.MyOCN.net.
Come Receive the Light is produced by the Orthodox Christian Network, an agency of the Standing Conference of Canonical Bishops in the Americas.
THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Dr. Bruce Beck the Director of the Pappas Patristics Institute of Holy Cross School of Theology joins our host Emmy Louvaris to discuss this Orthodox Non-profit Institute and it’s work with historic text of the Church. Plus, Emmy Louvaris will speak with Dr. Dean Stamatis who joins us about a series of books he has written entitled “The Triumphant Church" and focuses on the second volume, "Golden Nuggets from the Saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church".
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Share the Light Sunday was held on January 17th - Walk in the Light. If your parish celebrated this National Day of Recognition please contact our office to let us know how it went. In case you missed it, you can still celebrate. Share the Light Sunday can be celebrated on any Sunday. Help build an effective media outreach for Orthodoxy by supporting the Orthodox Christian Network! Visit our web site at www.myocn.net for further details.
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RADIO SOLUTIONS for Orthodox Christian Parishes Worldwide
The Orthodox Christian Network (The OCN) is pleased to announce a new service to Orthodox parishes and ministries world wide—Customized Online Radio Stations. Since recently acquiring new online radio server software, we can now offer completely customized 24/7 online radio stations in a cost effective and efficient way allowing parishes to stay connected to their parishioners more so than ever before. OCN looks forward to being your supplier of customized Orthodox Christian programming. For more information about Orthodox Internet radio solutions visit our web site at www.myocn.net or call us today at 954-522-5567 to speak to one of our support staff.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked myocn.net website. OCN is now making available the opportunity for people and corporations to advertise on our site to support the ministry. Ad space is available so call our headquarters to discuss it. Call today 954-467-1515
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INTERNET RADIO STATIONS
If you are looking for a cure for the winter blues or just want to hear some uplifting music, log on to myocn.net to listen to the Ark and the Rudder. Whether you enjoy contemporary or traditional Orthodox music make myocn.net your place for music. By all means visit and utilize our newly designed ARK Page and join us on Facebook to follow programming and events covered on the ARK and the RUDDDER. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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iPod Nano Winner Announced
Mr. Nick Cassas, a major supporter of the Orthodox Christian Network, made the drawing for the 2009 End of the Year Appeal. The lucky winner of our iPod Nano drawing is Audrey Mitchell of Las Vegas Nevada!
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Look for Upcoming Programs….
Starting very soon with the commencement of Great Lent the OCN will be offering quite a few exciting items. Stay tuned and remember to have faith in what you listen to!
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THIS WEEK’S PODCASTS
This week on Theologically Thinking: In a world where the divorce rate can reach over 50% Fr. Charles Joanides of the Greek Orthodox Department of Interfaith Marriage Department discusses “Why Does Marriage Matter”? In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Dr. George Democopoulos and Dr. Aristotle Papanikolaou talk about the life of "Blessed Augustine" and his legacy in Orthodoxy. This week on Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Simeon the Theologian. Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian (the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen). There will also be a new episode of Get Wisdom with Jason Barker.
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OCN and your iPhone - With the release of the Ark and the Rudder in one convenient and free download, listeners will have even more options from which to listen to OCN's Orthodox liturgical music, groundbreaking podcasts and contemporary Orthodox music. To download your copy, go to the iTunes application store and type ocn. The download is free and is effortless to install. Visit our web site for details at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=326307494&mt=8.
THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
Great Lent is just around the corner and faithful throughout the world will be attending more divine services. On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, join Fr. Spiro Bobotas as he speaks with Fr. Timothy Chrapko from St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Alberta, Canada, about the Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts. This Liturgy is offered to the faithful during the week to allow further communion with God during is sacred period. On this week's CRTL short segment, we will hear an update from the Executive DIrector of IOCC Constantine Triantafilou concerning the relief activities in Haiti.
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Share the Light Sunday was held on January 17th - Walk in the Light. In case you missed it, you can still celebrate. Share the Light Sunday can be celebrated on any Sunday. Help build an effective media outreach for Orthodoxy by supporting the Orthodox Christian Network! Visit our web site at www.myocn.net for further details.
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RADIO SOLUTIONS for Orthodox Christian Parishes Worldwide
The Orthodox Christian Network (The OCN) is pleased to announce a new service to Orthodox parishes and ministries world wide—Customized Online Radio Stations. Since recently acquiring new online radio server software, we can now offer completely customized 24/7 online radio stations in a cost effective and efficient way allowing parishes to stay connected to their parishioners more so than ever before. OCN looks forward to being your supplier of customized Orthodox Christian programming. For more information about Orthodox Internet radio solutions visit our web site at www.myocn.net or call us today at 954-522-5567 to speak to one of our support staff.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked myocn.net website. OCN is now making available the opportunity for people and corporations to advertise on our site to support the ministry. Ad space is available so call our headquarters to discuss it. Call today 954-467-1515
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INTERNET RADIO STATIONS
If you are looking for a cure for the winter blues or just want to hear some uplifting music, log on to myocn.net to listen to the Ark and the Rudder. Whether you enjoy contemporary or traditional Orthodox music make myocn.net your place for music. Please watch for our brand new Ark page. Coming Soon...
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iPod Nano Winner Announced
Mr. Nick Cassas, a major supporter of the Orthodox Christian Network, made the drawing for the 2009 End of the Year Appeal. The lucky winner of our iPod Nano drawing is Audrey Mitchell of Las Vegas Nevada!
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Look for Upcoming Programs….
Starting very soon with the commencement of Great Lent the OCN will be offering quite a few exciting items. Stay tuned and remember to have faith in what you listen to!
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THIS WEEK’S PODCASTS
This week on Harmony of Thunder: St. Gregory Palamas paints a picture of Zacchaeus (St. Luke 19:1-10) as a man who wanted both sin and salvation, the old law and the new testament, riches and poverty. Listen to this week's Harmony of Thunder as Fr. David Smith explores St. Gregory Palamas' remarkable sermon and reveals the valuable lessons this outstanding preacher made for his original hearers and for us today." This week on Theologically Thinking, enjoy a reading of one of Fr. Stanley Harakas' essays originally written for the National Herald on Getting Ready for Lent. Before Great Lent begins, there is a preparatory period of four weeks called "The Triodion." Each of the Sundays of the pre-Lenten Triodion prepares us for the spiritual journey to Pascha. In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. Vasilios Thermos discusses Spirituality in Heresies and Sects. Fr. Vasilios is a psychotherapist who especially deals with the role of emotion in seducing people into sects and heresies. This week on Beyond the Veil, Presbytera Jeannie Constantinou returns with a new installment of Beyond the Veil where she discusses the Book of Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, the letters to the seven Churches.
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OCN and your iPhone - With the release of the Ark and the Rudder in one convenient and free download, listeners will have even more options from which to listen to OCN's Orthodox liturgical music, groundbreaking podcasts and contemporary Orthodox music. To download your copy, go to the iTunes application store and type ocn. The download is free and is effortless to install. Visit our web site for details at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=326307494&mt=8.
THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Sean Bledsoe joins Fr. Chris to talk about his award-winning film, The Story of Saint Herman of Alaska. Also speaking with Fr. Chris is Curtis Magnunson of St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. He's here to tell us about a unique Church School program he helps to run - a puppet theater.
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Share the Light Sunday was held on January 17th - Walk in the Light. In case you missed it, you can still celebrate. Share the Light Sunday can be celebrated on any Sunday. Help build an effective media outreach for Orthodoxy by supporting the Orthodox Christian Network! Visit our web site at www.myocn.net for further details.
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RADIO SOLUTIONS for Orthodox Christian Parishes Worldwide
The Orthodox Christian Network (The OCN) is pleased to announce a new service to Orthodox parishes and ministries world wide—Customized Online Radio Stations. Since recently acquiring new online radio server software, we can now offer completely customized 24/7 online radio stations in a cost effective and efficient way allowing parishes to stay connected to their parishioners more so than ever before. OCN looks forward to being your supplier of customized Orthodox Christian programming. For more information about Orthodox Internet radio solutions visit our web site at www.myocn.net or call us today at 954-522-5567 to speak to one of our support staff.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website. OCN is now making available the opportunity for people and corporations to advertise on our site to support the ministry. Ad space is available so call our headquarters to discuss it. Call today 954-467-1515
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INTERNET RADIO STATIONS
If you are looking for a cure for the winter blues or just want to hear some uplifting music, log on to myocn.net to listen to the Ark and the Rudder. Whether you enjoy contemporary or traditional Orthodox music make myocn.net your place for music.
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Look for Upcoming Programs….
Watch for new travel blogs and upcoming programs.
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THIS WEEK’S PODCASTS
This week on Theologically Thinking, Fr. Christopher speaks with Nina Kech as she brings one of the little know saints of the church who is a model for our humility and determination. Listen in to hear about Saint Nina who is celebrated on January 14. This week on Special Moments in Orthodoxy, listen in to Fr. John Behr as he discusses and explains the difficult yet essential aspect of Orthodox Christianity - Trinitarian Theology. This week on OCN Now, Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou will answers listener’s questions about our Orthodox Faith from the books of the Bible to Cremation.
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OCN and your iPhone - With the release of the Ark and the Rudder in one convenient and free download, listeners will have even more options from which to listen to OCN's Orthodox liturgical music, groundbreaking podcasts and contemporary Orthodox music. To download your copy, go to the iTunes application store and type ocn. The download is free and is effortless to install. Visit our web site for details at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=326307494&mt=8.
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, join Fr. Antonio Perdomo as he speaks with Archimandrite Jose Saravia who is the priest of the mission parish in Bogota, Columbia. Fr. Jose will tell us about his work there, as well as about the importance of Orthodox missions in Latin America. In a short segment, Fr. Sergei Sveshnikov of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Orthodox Church in Mulino, Oregon, is back on the show with Emmy Louvaris today to talk about church etiquette.
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2010 - Looking forward
If you appreciate and enjoy the programming that the Orthodox Christian Network offers via our three online radio stations and twenty podcasts, please help us continue this media ministry. Whether it’s a lot or little ever gift is appreciated. Simply log on to myocn.net and click the donate button.
Give at least $100 at this time and be entered to win an OCN Apple Nano. We are funded entirely by listeners like you and need your help to continue sharing our Timeless Faith in a timely fashion. Your gift will help us bring you and your family inspiring music, lessons and personal stories of our Church as you work, surf the internet, or even go for a run with your mp3 player!
Share the Light Sunday will be held on January 17th - Walk in the Light. Help build an effective media outreach for Orthodoxy by supporting the Orthodox Christian Network!
Visit our web site at www.myocn.net for further details.
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RADIO SOLUTIONS for Orthodox Christian Parishes Worldwide
The Orthodox Christian Network (The OCN) is pleased to announce a new service to Orthodox parishes and ministries world wide—Customized Online Radio Stations. Since recently acquiring new online radio server software, we can now offer completely customized 24/7 online radio stations in a cost effective and efficient way allowing parishes to stay connected to their parishioners more so than ever before. OCN looks forward to being your supplier of customized Orthodox Christian programming. For more information about Orthodox Internet radio solutions visit our web site at www.myocn.net or call us today at 954-522-5567 to speak to one of our support staff.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website. OCN is now making available the opportunity for people and corporations to advertise on our site to support the ministry. Ad space is available so call our headquarters to discuss it. Call today 954-467-1515
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INTERNET RADIO STATIONS
If you are looking for a cure for the winter blues or just want to hear some uplifting music, log on to myocn.net to listen to the Ark and the Rudder. Whether you enjoy contemporary or traditional Orthodox music make myocn.net your place for music.
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THIS WEEK’S PODCASTS
This week on Theologically Thinking, enjoy listening to a sermon from Fr. Athanasios Haros of the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church in Florence, South Carolina entitled When Society Rejects God, It Can Be A Bit Depressing. This week on Harmony of Thunder: Our next few editions of Harmony of Thunder will look at sermons by St. Gregory Palamas as found in the new book, St. Gregory Palamas, The Homilies, translated by Christopher Veniamin. St. Gregory's insight and illustrations make him one of the great preachers of the Orthodox faith - this is a program you won't want to miss! This week on Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. Chris speaks with Dr. Jane Hickerson, vice president of Praesidium Inc. at last years Orthodox Christian Camp conference and youth workers meeting. Fr. Chris discusses this unique training program on the prevention of child abuse, and the proper screening, selecting and training of volunteers and staff members which include Youth workers and clergy. This week on Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great).
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January 1
Speaker: Fr. Demetri Tonias
Topic: Christianity & Judaism in the 3rd Century
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Fr. Demetri Tonias is back on the show with Fr. Spiro Bobotas today for the third segment of a 4-part series on Christianity and Judaism in the first four centuries. The short segment features OCN’s own Emmy Louvaris and Fr. Don Augusta from St. Basil the Great parish in New Haven, Connecticut. He’s here to tell us about St. Basil, who’s Feastday we celebrate on January 1st each year.
January 8
Speaker: Orthodoxy in Latin America
Topic: Orthodoxy in Latin America
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, join Fr. Antonio Perdomo as he speaks with Archimandrite Jose Saravia who is the priest of the mission parish in Bogota, Columbia. Fr. Jose will tell us about his work there, as well as about the importance of Orthodox missions in Latin America. In a short segment, Fr. Sergei Sveshnikov of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Orthodox Church in Mulino, Oregon, is back on the show with Emmy Louvaris today to talk about church etiquette.
January 15
Speaker: Sean Bledsoe
Topic: Herman of Alaska
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Sean Bledsoe joins Fr. Chris to talk about his award-winning film, The Story of Saint Herman of Alaska. Also speaking with Fr. Chris is Curtis Magnunson of St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. He's here to tell us about a unique Church School program he helps to run - a puppet theater.
January 22
Speaker: Fr. Timothy Chrapko
Topic: Presanctified Liturgy
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, join Fr. Steven Ritter who’s filling in for Fr. Chris Metropulos this week to talk with Fr. Timothy Chrapko from St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Alberta, Canada, about the Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts. Before that in a short segment, we’ll learn about the life & faith of St. Anthony, whose memory we celebrate on January 17th.
January 29
Speaker: Dr. Bruce Beck
Topic: Pappas Patristics Institute
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, join us to hear Dr. Bruce Beck of the Pappas Patristics Institute tell us more about this important group’s mission, programs and upcoming conference. Plus, learn more about the life & faith of St. Haralambos, whose memory we celebrate on February 10th.
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