St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church Podcast - Adult Class

Ulises Garcia - True leadership is a spiritual responsibility—not a title—shaped by what guides us internally, whether fear, approval, or faith, and deepened by compassion for the hidden struggles behind people's behavior.

Sam Wasfi - Pride is the most insidious sin because it hides within spiritual acts, and true humility only comes through surrendering our self-reliance to God—a painful but necessary path to genuine spiritual growth.

Mary von dem Bussche - People who cause harm aren't morally bad — they're wounded. True belonging means cherishing others with tenderness, recognizing that hurt people hurt people, and that healing, not moral judgment, is what transforms lives.

Randy Fanous - On Thomas Sunday, the risen Christ keeps his wounds rather than erasing them — showing that healing transforms our scars instead of removing them. A reflection on vulnerability, and on what it means to be a husband and father who points his family to Christ.

AD Mark Soliman - The resurrection, ascension, and Pentecost are interconnected milestones of Christ's ministry, culminating in the Holy Spirit's descent, which empowers believers to live a life of overflowing, selfless love.

Ashraf Ibrahim - The Eucharist and catechism have been deeply connected since the early Church, with historical sources showing that understanding the faith is essential to fully participating in worship.

Tony Soliman - The resurrection is not just a past event but a way of life, and the 50 days after Easter are a call to live deeply in the joy of the risen Christ rather than losing the spiritual gains of Holy Week.

AD Mark Soliman - The story of the sinful woman who wept at Jesus's feet illustrates how two people can be in the same presence of Christ yet have completely different responses—one receiving transformation, the other nothing.

AD Mark Soliman - True faith means coming to Christ out of genuine love and repentance—like the sinful woman—not merely to receive benefits, as Simon the Pharisee did. Christ seeks those who recognize their need for Him.

John Abdou - A reflection on the sin of certainty.