Walloped by unexpected trauma, Jeff contemplates the love of Christ found in the Orthodox Church.

Jeff explores the mystery of our unrecognized royal identity in the life of Christ and how this relates to Orthodoxy.

Mark Twain penned the phrase “truth is stranger than fiction.” Here Jeff discusses some strange non-fiction in the life of faith.

Orthodoxy can seem merely formal and rigid, especially to outsiders. Jeff begins to explore mystical elements and accounts that enhance the faith of many. A contemporary account of a Saint Spyridon experience is shared in this episode.

Services outside of Sunday Divine Liturgy are often weakly attended. Jeff discusses the issues involved, the potential effect on inquirers to Orthodoxy, and some benefits in participating.

Does venerating saints and things in Orthodoxy detract from the pure worship of God? Jeff shares readings from different places and times, considering how we need the physical things and people to touch the Kingdom of God.

Jeff explains how all people naturally venerate.

Jeff explores how our physical activities solidify our identity and provide a constant means of sharing our burdens with God.

Jeff explains that interacting physically brings us an increased awareness of God’s presence, along with comfort and heartfelt communion.

God has always chosen to sanctify and empower physical things for His Glory and our transformation. Orthodox Christians are able to glorify God with the rich physical practices of the ancient faith.