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In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John explore the deep-rooted issues of modern health & spirituality through the lens of Orthodox Christianity.
They discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of sickness, both physically & spiritually, & how modern medicine often fails to do so.
The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness, self-examination, & the tools provided by Orthodoxy, such as fasting, confession, & prayer, to heal & restore balance in life.
They also highlight the significance of liturgical life & reconnecting with creation as essential components of true well-being.
Takeaways:
Chapters:
00:00 Opener
01:30 The Sickness of Modern Civilization
03:00 Identifying Root Sicknesses
06:42 Modern Medicine & Pharmaceutical Whack-a-Mole
08:17 Why Choose Functional Medicine?
09:48 Practical Case Study
11:46 Reclaiming True Healing
13:32 Cutting Down the Trees of Ideology
16:54 The Power of Self-Examination
21:27 Tools for Uprooting Sickness
22:35 First Tool: Fasting
23:45 Second Tool: Confession
25:15 Third Tool: Prayer
27:59 Fourth Tool: Liturgical Participation
29:55 Fifth Tool: Return to Nature
32:20 Planting Seeds of Faith
34:33 The Church as a Healing Sanctuary
36:25 Living Sacramentally for Transformation
39:05 Reclaiming the Ancient Path
42:38 Outro
Work with Dr. Mike: https://www.OrthodoxHealth.com
Pre-Order Orthodoxy & The Medicine of the Future: https://www.orthodoxhealth.com/book
Intro & Outro Music: St. John of Chicago Orthodox Church Choir (Arkansas) - Please support their building fund by buying the whole album here:https://stjohnorthodoxchurch.bandcamp.com/album/come-ye-faithful-building-fundraiser
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In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John explore the deep-rooted issues of modern health & spirituality through the lens of Orthodox Christianity.
They discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of sickness, both physically & spiritually, & how modern medicine often fails to do so.
The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness, self-examination, & the tools provided by Orthodoxy, such as fasting, confession, & prayer, to heal & restore balance in life.
They also highlight the significance of liturgical life & reconnecting with creation as essential components of true well-being.
Takeaways:
Chapters:
00:00 Opener
01:30 The Sickness of Modern Civilization
03:00 Identifying Root Sicknesses
06:42 Modern Medicine & Pharmaceutical Whack-a-Mole
08:17 Why Choose Functional Medicine?
09:48 Practical Case Study
11:46 Reclaiming True Healing
13:32 Cutting Down the Trees of Ideology
16:54 The Power of Self-Examination
21:27 Tools for Uprooting Sickness
22:35 First Tool: Fasting
23:45 Second Tool: Confession
25:15 Third Tool: Prayer
27:59 Fourth Tool: Liturgical Participation
29:55 Fifth Tool: Return to Nature
32:20 Planting Seeds of Faith
34:33 The Church as a Healing Sanctuary
36:25 Living Sacramentally for Transformation
39:05 Reclaiming the Ancient Path
42:38 Outro
Work with Dr. Mike: https://www.OrthodoxHealth.com
Pre-Order Orthodoxy & The Medicine of the Future: https://www.orthodoxhealth.com/book
Intro & Outro Music: St. John of Chicago Orthodox Church Choir (Arkansas) - Please support their building fund by buying the whole album here:https://stjohnorthodoxchurch.bandcamp.com/album/come-ye-faithful-building-fundraiser

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