Be the Bee (Video)

"Be the Bee" is back and getting ready for the enthronement of Archbishop Elpidophoros. Why do bishops get enthroned? Put on your hard hats, we're about to drop some knowledge.

"For indeed, the Kingdom of God is within you."

(Luke 17:21)

Sticking to our daily prayer rule can be tough! But why?

We'll explore the simple reason prayer can feel crammed into our day rather than a natural part of it. And we'll offer a simple way to help you transform wasted moments into opportunities for connection with God.

As a special bonus, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you focus on how you can act on what you'll learn.

https://mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee150

"One who every hour prepares himself to give answers for his own sins will not quickly lift up his head to examine the mistakes of others.”

(St. Gennadius of Constantinople)

It's easy to point our finger at someone else's mistakes, rather than focus on our own. Why?

We'll explore the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant and the two big things that make it easy to judge others.

As a special bonus, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you focus on your sins, not others.

https://mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee149

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16

If your parish suddenly disappeared, would anyone notice? Are we living out the Gospel in our neighborhoods and communities?

Because we believe the same things that the first Christians taught. But do we act like them?

Last week, we talked about the importance of prayer. But we can't forget almsgiving in our spiritual practice.

We've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you work through how you can better love your neighbor. https://mailchi.mp/goarch/be_be_bee_148

Questions you might be struggling with, that we'll touch on in the video:

How do we act like Christians?

How do I love my neighbor?

How to act like a Christian?

What is unchristian like behavior?

What are Bible rules to live by?

What is social justice in Christianity?

What does the Bible say about social justice?

What is social justice really mean?

Social justice and the Gospel?

Why do young adults leave the Church?

Why do people quit going to Church?

“It is better to pray little but often.”

-Saint Theophylact of Bulgaria

Struggling to say your prayers? We want to help you connect with God!

Let's start the new Church year with the Y2AM Prayer Challenge. Let's build a good daily habit and stick to a daily prayer rule for the next 3 months.

In this episode, we share 4 keys to help you start (and stick to) your daily prayer rule. And we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you make progress.

https://mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee147

Have you ever felt pressure about getting into the right school? Getting the right job?

"Vocation" is about a lot more than a job. It's about how we respond to God's call.

To learn how, Steve is joined by Anna Karos: a graduate of the CrossRoad Summer Institute.

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Graduation ceremonies across the country have been cancelled. The Church is here to honor you!

But we're not simply honoring your grades or extracurriculars. Steve is joined by Christina Andresen (Director of Ministries for Orthodox Christian Fellowship) to explore how Pentecost can shape our graduation celebration.

Because you are called to be the hands of God in a world that needs healing. And you've received the gift of the Holy Spirit to prepare you to be a prophetic voice in the world.

Have you been struggling with changes to your life the last few months? We've prepared a "Healthy Human" Journal with guided questions to help you stay healthy: mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Get your free "Healthy Human" PDF here: https://mailchi.mp/goarch/be_the_bee_144

Feeling scared to go back to school or work? What about Church?

This has been a crazy time for us all. So Steve and Christian and back to share 4 keys to staying healthy during the coronavirus pandemic (and as public place begin to reopen).

They even made a companion journal to the episode. The journal offers guided questions to help you stay healthy: mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Get your free "Healthy Human" PDF here: https://mailchi.mp/goarch/be_the_bee_144

Are you anxious for churches to reopen? Are you feeling scared? Leave a comment and share how you're doing.

Struggling to start a good routine, like saying prayers every morning? Finding it impossible to break a bad habit, like watching too much TV?

Don't worry, we're here for you.

Steve and Christian share 5 tips to help you build healthy habits!

With these 5 tips in hand, what healthy habit would you like to build? Leave a comment and let us know!

The guys learned a lot from Charles Duhigg's book "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business."

As an Orthodox Christian, you're often the only one in the room. How do you share your faith in Christ with others? Why are you an Orthodox Christian (rather than part of some other tradition)?

Father Andrew Stephen Damick joins Steve again as they share 4 basics reasons they're Orthodox Christians.