To refrain rather than indulge is extraordinarily difficult for today's impulse-driven culture. In this reflection, I discuss how asceticism, specifically in the Orthodox context, is the antidote to many of our modern problems.

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Many people often find it difficult to discern the will of God. In this portion of the interview, Fr. Gabriel explains some basic principles when it comes to contemplating the will of God in our lives.

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Many Protestants today get stuck on the issue of worship feeling foreign in Orthodoxy. In this reflection, I begin to break down the hidden presuppositions behind this sentiment and attempt to reorient them in a more positive manner.

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One of the most important questions one can ask in life: should I get married or become a monk? In this video, Fr. Gabriel offers some wisdom for how to discern one's path in life.

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Religion is fundamentally unavoidable. Even if one adamantly opposes it, people still act in a religious manner. In this short reflection, I share an observation about two very different people groups and how they incidentally act in a very Orthodox manner.

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Fr. Gabriel offers very sound advice to new converts to the faith, including what one ought do and what one ought not do shortly after becoming Orthodox.

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One difficulty many inquirers struggle with is the seemingly hard-lined stance Orthodoxy takes on certain issues. In this reflection, I attempt to reframe the question in accordance with the historical context. If we can see how we got here, we can begin to understand how to rectify where we're headed - and also avoid pitfalls along the way.

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Today, Fr. Gabriel, a monk from Holy Cross Monastery, joins me to discuss the topic of monasticism. What is monasticism? Why is it important? What exactly do monks do? All of this and more in today's episode.

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One of the more unique aspects of Orthodoxy in the modern age is its presence online. There are many pros and cons to online Orthodox content, as well as varying uses for both inquirers and Orthodox alike. In this reflection, I offer a few of my thoughts on navigating online Orthodox content.

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As I approach nearly a year of work on this channel, I wanted to offer a reflection on the enterprise of apologetics - and naturally, its limitations.

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