Mysterion

In this episode we explore the incarnation as the reason for, well… pretty much everything. Maximus the Confessor, Genesis, and the Gospel of John are our central readings.

Wes and Ethan discuss Christ's resurrection and His "harrowing of hell" on Holy Saturday. They show what both these have to do with salvation and spiritual life.

Fr. Silviu Bunta, Orthodox Priest and Biblical theologian discusses with Ethan and Wes the meaning of the cross and the way of love.

In this episode Wes and Ethan get schooled on the topics of Incarnation, Watchfulness, Creation, and Holiness.

In this episode Wes and Ethan discuss suggest heaven is not a 'place' insomuch as a condition of the soul wherein we are in complete and intimate union with God.

Wes and Ethan discuss getting saved, Maximus the Confessor, and why Jesus was never plan B.

Wes and Ethan explore the practice of theology as prayer and healing therapy. The Church Father, Evagrius of Pontus, serves as their guide. Along the way, they delve into the concrete shape of human illness and why and how prayer heals.

Wes and Ethan discuss why they both prefer saying "The Scriptures" rather than "the Bible." They contrast modern understandings of the Bible with the ancient notion of all of the Scriptures arising from and leading to union with Jesus Christ.

Wes and Ethan introduce the mysterion show and discuss why "mystery" is crucial for theology, the study of Scripture, and the spiritual life. They also discuss why the early theologians of the church refused to separate any of these themes from each other.