A conversation between Paul and Fr Josiah Trenham on “Integrity” and “Being a Man of Your Word” - centered on the Orthodox Christian faith.

As a father of three sons and an Orthodox Christian, I know that the most important measure of my success in fatherhood depends on my ability to lead my sons to Christ. I know that my actions speak far louder than my words, so thus being a man of integrity will determine my success.

I would like to understand better what St Paul says in Romans 7: "For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do." And especially how I am to respond in the face of that - what are the sources of my own duplicity, twisted intentions, and darkened heart, how do I become more aware of these things in everyday life, and what am I to do about it.

In this conversation, I particularly ask, what is the reason that I am unable to recognize, even less control my inability to do what I say I want to do? And how do I handle my anger in a way that can bring me and my family closer to God.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:58 - The topic of Integrity in Jesus Christ

4:44 - St Paul as a model of human integrity

11:17 - Christian Hypocrisy

13:50 - Fake vulnerability vs true vulnerability in Christ

19:36 - On the wickedness of judging others

25:05 - The danger of anger

28:34 - What we should be angry about?

30:14 - Harnessing anger for courage

34:30 - St Moses the Black on prioritising your Life in Christ

38:35 - How to learn to see the Lord’s providence in your life

40:33 - Seeking Christ earnestly, with integrity

42:59 - Are you thrilled about participating in Divine Service?

45:04 - Seek First the Kingdom of God

48:18 - Male friendships for integrity

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