Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes Professor Dr. David Bradshaw to discuss the teaching of St. Gregory Palamas. How are we to understand the difference between the essence and energy of God. What is uncreated grace? Listen for a clear and down to earth explanation.

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Paul Jannakos, a professional counselor and Orthodox priest, as they discuss the disturbing rise of anxiety and suicides during the pandemic, especially among teenagers. What solutions does Orthodox spirituality provide to help calm us?

Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. Michael Carney as they discuss the purpose of the Great Lenten season and how to make the most of our Lenten journey.

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Peter Paproski to talk about the history of the Divine Liturgy and why it is the central act of worship and thanksgiving for Orthodox Christians.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Joseph Lucas as they talk about the spiritual warfare that every Christian is called to undertake through the spiritual disciplines. Books mentioned on the show:

Unseen Warfare

Prayer in the Unseen Warfare

Victory in the Unseen Warfare

Virtue in the Unseen Warfare

We are in a world of cyber threats, hacking, and security breaches on our personal information. What can be done? Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes a Cyber Forensic Specialist to the show.

Fr Tom speaks with Deacon Luke Loboda about expanding parish ministries through the role of the Deacon.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Kevin Kallsen, commentator and Publisher of Anglican Ink, to talk about the state of the Anglican communion.

Dr. John Burgess, a scholar of the Soviet and Post-Soviet Russian Orthodox Church, joins Fr. Tom to discuss the lessons we can learn today from dissidents who speak against authoritarian regimes.

Accomplished iconographer Vladimir Grygorenko talks with Fr. Tom about the use and development of iconography in the Orthodox Church.