Why the desert...? Dr. Nassif discusses the lure of the desert and what its landscapes taught the monks -- and us today!"

What caused the monastic movement to arise in such dramatic ways in the life of the Orthodox Church? Dr. Nassif explains the historical and spiritual motivations behind the greatest renewal movement in the history of Orthodoxy. Get your camels ready for a fascinating journey into the heart of the desert!

Dr. Nassif begins a series of talks titled Desert Spirituality for City Folks.  He surveys opposing views on the legitimacy of the monastic life, then shows how central the monastic tradition has been to the Orthodox Church, and why it is important for us today.  This series is an abbreviated selection of just a few of the talks he gives on Orthodox spirituality throughout our Churches in North America and Canada.

Dr. Nassif goes to San Diego to take listeners down the aisle of the premier academic guild called the Society of Biblical Literature. He introduces you to the work of the organization, what Orthodox scholars are doing there, and how we might respond to the challenge of religious diversity today.

Dr. Nassif speaks to the monks of the Church -- and to all of us -- about the nature of the monastic life and the influence of the monks upon the Church.

Dr. Nassif discusses the role of the Bible in the work of St. John Chrysostom. Priests, teachers and parents will not want to miss this important podcast!

In a two-part series, Dr. Nassif introduces us to the life and teachings of St. John Chrysostom -- the greatest bishop who ever lived! In this podcast, he shows us how he became such a revered figure in our Church.

Dr. Nassif offers a theological reflection on how the Orthodox can best witness to evangelicals—and to the Orthodox!

Are we more concerned with obeying liturgical rules than with having a heart filled with justice, mercy and faithfulness to God? St. Symeon the New Theologian speaks!

Dr. Nassif discusses three important lessons we learn from the the Russian novel "The Way of a Pilgrim." In addition to the prayer from that novel, known as the Jesus Prayer, he talks about other types of short prayers and their value to us as a means to our spiritual growth.