In the Valley of the Shadow of Death

By Fr. David Alexander and Ancient Faith Radio

A Chaplain of Marines Speaks His Heart and Mind from the Front Lines of Afghanistan - Fr. David Alexander, an Antiochian priest and chaplain with the United States Marine Corps, gives us a window into... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about In the Valley of the Shadow of Death:

How many episodes does In the Valley of the Shadow of Death have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

In the Valley of the Shadow of Death episodes:

July 20, 2010 Convoy
Fr. David explains that with convoys, as with life, the worst parts are paradoxically also the best.
...more
25min
July 07, 2010 Eve Means Life
Fr. David has been away from his baby daughter, Eve Marie, for five months. Here he reflects on the nature and meaning of their long-distance relationship.
...more
20min
June 25, 2010 Paschal Joy, Paschal Lessons, Paschal Rest
Fr. David shares some of the joys and frustrations of celebrating Pascha in Afghanistan.
...more
21min
June 09, 2010 Finding Scott Hakim
While looking for an Orthodox Marine, Fr. David is reminded that, when conducting a search, you often find much more than you bargained for.
...more
34min
May 26, 2010 A Just War
Fr. David applies St. Augustine's seven principles of a just war to Operation Enduring Freedom.
...more
39min
May 13, 2010 Fallen Angels
Fr. David explains that there are many similarities between American Marines and the Afghani people, particularly in the area of loss.
...more
22min
April 28, 2010 Brief Moments
Fr. David reminds us that we need to be content where we are, looking for those brief moments in which God can speak to people who need to hear.
...more
32min
April 14, 2010 Full Hearts
Fr. David sends his first group of Marines into a fight on their own, and he blesses them before they go.
...more
15min
March 31, 2010 A Table in the Presence of My Enemies
Fr. David describes what it's like to build and prepare an Orthodox altar for his Marines in Afghanistan, most of whom are not Orthodox Christians.
...more
28min
March 17, 2010 Faithful Guardians of Soul and Body
Fr. David reflects on guardian angels, both his earthly protector, the Chaplain's Assistant, and his heavenly one.
...more
20min

FAQs about In the Valley of the Shadow of Death:

How many episodes does In the Valley of the Shadow of Death have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.