The Arena

By Fr. Josiah TrenhamSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Philosophy

The Arena episodes

September 02, 2015 Apocalypse Soon: An Exposition of the Revelation of St. John
The Revelation of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian completes the New Testament Canon. It is both an end and a beginning, as it unveils to the Church both the cataclysmic conclusion of this falling age, and the ushering in of the New Heavens and New Earth where righteousness dwells forever. The Revelation, or the Apocalypse, as it is traditionally known, is a unique genre of literature among the 27 books of the New Testament known as "apocalyptic." In 22 sacred chapters St. John reveals the zeal of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ to maintain the purity of His Church, and to lead Her victoriously into His eternal Kingdom. Under numerous symbols and images, as well as dramatic and confrontational historical depictions, the nature of the war in heaven and on earth is revealed between the Church of Jesus Christ and Her enemies: the dragon, the beast, the false prophet, the harlot and those in alliance with evil. The message of the Lord to His much-suffering Church of the 1st century and today is this: Be faithful to the end, for the Lord is coming quickly to reward those who hold fast to His Name. In ten lectures Fr. Josiah exposits the 22 chapters of the Revelation verse by verse in order to give the reader insight into both the original meaning of the text to its 1st century audience and a practical application of its message to the Church today. To purchase the series and to download the first lecture for free, visit our website.
57 min
August 20, 2015 Lecture 1: The Intense Expectation of Encountering Christ
Saints, Sanctity, and the Life of St. Raphael of Brooklyn Father Maximos (Constas) and Father Josiah Trenham In this series of four lectures Father Maximos (Constas) and Father Josiah Trenham explore the subject of what constitutes a Saint of the Church. In two lectures Father Maximos explores the nature of holiness, and then both Father Maximos and Father Josiah deliver lectures on the particular holiness of St. Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn. Lecture 1: The Intense Expectation of Encountering Christ (Free Download) Lecture 2: The Qualities of the Saints Lecture 3: The Holiness of St. Raphael of Brooklyn Lecture 4: St. Raphael of Brooklyn - The Good Shepherd ~ Fr. Josiah Bonus Lecture - Father Maximos on the Jesus Prayer To download this series, please visit our website at patristicnectar.org.
1 hr 2 min
August 16, 2015 Living in Her Heart: The Dormition of the Theotokos
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16 min
August 13, 2015 The Christian Dream of Transfiguration is Not the American Dream
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28 min
July 30, 2015 Trusting God as Father: The Feeding of the 5,000
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28 min
July 21, 2015 The World Needs Us: Salt and Light
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22 min
July 16, 2015 St. Paisios the New of Mt. Athos
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37 min
July 09, 2015 Christian Freedom: Fr. Maximos
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16 min
June 30, 2015 A Black Day: Supreme Folly from the Supremes
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41 min
June 29, 2015 Lay Aside Your Suspicions of God Your Father
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24 min

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