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At the Intersection of East and West

English, Christianity, 1 season, 253 episodes, 3 days, 9 hours, 31 minutes
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Many people today are at a crossroads of faith. Longing for roots, some have encountered Orthodox Christianity. This podcast is taken from a class taught by Dn. Michael Hyatt, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and is presented by Ancient Faith Radio.
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Thinking Orthodox -Jesus Christ and the Orthodox Phronema

In this study, Dn. Michael wrap up his series on Thinking Orthodox. He summarizes the book, by looking at How Jesus Christ is the epitome of an Orthodox phronema. He considers seven truths about developing an Orthodox mindset.
2/7/20220
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Thinking Orthodox -Jesus Christ and the Orthodox Phronema

In this study, Dn. Michael wrap up his series on Thinking Orthodox. He summarizes the book, by looking at How Jesus Christ is the epitome of an Orthodox phronema. He considers seven truths about developing an Orthodox mindset.
2/7/202239 minutes, 6 seconds
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Thinking Orthodox - Characteristics of the True Orthodox Theologian

As we have learned, “the theologian is one who prays.” While that is certainly important, it’s not the only characteristic of true theologians. There’s more to it than that—much more. In this episode, Dn. Michael considers ten characteristics of true theologians. Surprisingly, they’re relevant to all Orthodox Christians not just theologians.
1/21/20220
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Thinking Orthodox - Characteristics of the True Orthodox Theologian

As we have learned, “the theologian is one who prays.” While that is certainly important, it’s not the only characteristic of true theologians. There’s more to it than that—much more. In this episode, Dn. Michael considers ten characteristics of true theologians. Surprisingly, they’re relevant to all Orthodox Christians not just theologians.
1/21/202248 minutes, 24 seconds
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Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - The Fathers

An Orthodox Phronema sits on a three-legged stool: Tradition, Scripture, and the Fathers. In this episode, we consider the role of the Fathers. Specifically, we answer several questions about them: Who are they, why are they important, and how do they relate to Scripture and Tradition.
12/23/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - The Fathers

An Orthodox Phronema sits on a three-legged stool: Tradition, Scripture, and the Fathers. In this episode, we consider the role of the Fathers. Specifically, we answer several questions about them: Who are they, why are they important, and how do they relate to Scripture and Tradition.
12/23/202137 minutes, 8 seconds
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Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - Scripture

We’ve seen the important role Tradition plays in the shaping of our phronema. But what role does the Bible play in its development? To answer that question, we consider Holy Scriptures from three perspectives: Inspiration, Interpretation, and Instruction. We also look at how Tradition and Scripture relate to each other.
12/13/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - Scripture

We’ve seen the important role Tradition plays in the shaping of our phronema. But what role does the Bible play in its development? To answer that question, we consider Holy Scriptures from three perspectives: Inspiration, Interpretation, and Instruction. We also look at how Tradition and Scripture relate to each other.
12/13/202139 minutes
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Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - Tradition

Tradition is the foundation of Orthodox Christianity. It permeates everything we believe and do. But when Orthodox Christians talk about Tradition, they mean something different that Protestants or Roman Catholics. In this episode, we consider five questions about Tradition, including what it is and what it’s not
12/6/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - Tradition

Tradition is the foundation of Orthodox Christianity. It permeates everything we believe and do. But when Orthodox Christians talk about Tradition, they mean something different that Protestants or Roman Catholics. In this episode, we consider five questions about Tradition, including what it is and what it’s not
12/6/202143 minutes, 47 seconds
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Thinking Orthodox - Theology and Theologians

Many people view theology as a dry, academic pursuit. In the Orthodox tradition, however, we understand theology as talking to God, not merely talking about Him. In this episode, we look at the three saints in the church’s history who bear the title “Theologian.” Their examples show us what true theology is and how to make it part of our Christian experience.
11/11/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - Theology and Theologians

Many people view theology as a dry, academic pursuit. In the Orthodox tradition, however, we understand theology as talking to God, not merely talking about Him. In this episode, we look at the three saints in the church’s history who bear the title “Theologian.” Their examples show us what true theology is and how to make it part of our Christian experience.
11/11/202144 minutes, 16 seconds
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Thinking Orthodox - Acquiring an Orthodox Phronema

Up until this point, we have focused on understanding the concept of an Orthodox phronema—what it is and how it is different from the Western phronema. In this episode, we explore five actions you need to take in order to acquire an Orthodox phronema. Thinking Orthodox by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou
10/28/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - Acquiring an Orthodox Phronema

Up until this point, we have focused on understanding the concept of an Orthodox phronema—what it is and how it is different from the Western phronema. In this episode, we explore five actions you need to take in order to acquire an Orthodox phronema. Thinking Orthodox by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou
10/28/202151 minutes, 42 seconds
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Thinking Orthodox - Phronema in the Western Tradition

The concept of “phronema” (a mindset, approach, stance, or way of thinking) is inescapable. Everyone has one. However, the phronema of the West is very different from that of the East. In this episode, Dn. Michael unpacks the two major expressions of the Western phronema: Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. While they seem very different, they are more similar than you might think.
10/26/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - The Orthodox Phronema

Now that we’ve discussed the two major expressions of the Western phronema (episode 122), Dn. Michael returns to the Orthodox phronema to compare and contrast it. If we are going to acquire it, we need to know what we’re looking for. In this episode he discusses the five main attributes of an Orthodox phronema.
10/21/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - The Orthodox Phronema

Now that we’ve discussed the two major expressions of the Western phronema (episode 122), Dn. Michael returns to the Orthodox phronema to compare and contrast it. If we are going to acquire it, we need to know what we’re looking for. In this episode he discusses the five main attributes of an Orthodox phronema.
10/21/202150 minutes, 26 seconds
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10 Things I Wish I Knew

In a recent catechism class, Dn. Michael reflected on ten things he wishes he had known before his first visit to an Orthodox Church.
10/11/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - Phronema in the Western Tradition

The concept of “phronema” (a mindset, approach, stance, or way of thinking) is inescapable. Everyone has one. However, the phronema of the West is very different from that of the East. In this episode, Dn. Michael unpacks the two major expressions of the Western phronema: Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. While they seem very different, they are more similar than you might think.
10/7/202152 minutes, 19 seconds
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Thinking Orthodox - What is Phronema?

In this week’s class, Dn. Michael considers Orthodox Thinking from four different perspectives: Ancient Greek literature, the Biblical text, the writings of the fathers, and the practice of ordinary Orthodox Christians.
10/2/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - What is Phronema?

In this week’s class, Dn. Michael considers Orthodox Thinking from four different perspectives: Ancient Greek literature, the Biblical text, the writings of the fathers, and the practice of ordinary Orthodox Christians.
10/1/202137 minutes, 23 seconds
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Thinking Orthodox - The Distinctiveness of Orthodox Christianity

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins looking at chapter 2 of Thinking Orthodox by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou. It's called The Distinctiveness of Orthodox Christianity.
9/24/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - The Distinctiveness of Orthodox Christianity

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins looking at chapter 2 of Thinking Orthodox by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou. It's called The Distinctiveness of Orthodox Christianity.
9/24/202141 minutes, 32 seconds
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Thinking Orthodox - Introduction

A new church school class has started at St. Ignatius Orthodox Church in Franklin, TN taught by Dn. Michael Hyatt. Dn. Michael is teaching through the popular book by Dr. Jeannie Constantnou - Thinking Orthodox. This is the introductory lesson. If you don't have a copy, order one today. Available in print, eBook, and Audiobook formats.
9/17/20210
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Thinking Orthodox - Introduction

A new church school class has started at St. Ignatius Orthodox Church in Franklin, TN taught by Dn. Michael Hyatt. Dn. Michael is teaching through the popular book by Dr. Jeannie Constantnou - Thinking Orthodox. This is the introductory lesson. If you don't have a copy, order one today. Available in print, eBook, and Audiobook formats.
9/17/202143 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Apostolic Fathers - Letter to Diognetus

What was different about those early Christians. The little known Letter to Diognetus gives us a glimpse as Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his class on the Apostolic Fathers.
12/8/20200
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The Apostolic Fathers - The Didache

If there was a catechism manual you could read that dates back to the time of the Apostle John or very soon thereafter, would you be interested? Believe it or not there is! Learn about The Didache as Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his series on the Apostolic Fathers.
12/8/20200
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The Apostolic Fathers - Martyrdom of Polycarp

Continuing his series on the Apostolic Fathers, Dn. Michael Hyatt looks at the Martyrdom of Polycarp, one of the most inspiring and instructional accounts of martyrdom in Church history.
12/8/20200
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The Apostolic Fathers - The Letters of St. Ignatius

Ignored by much of Western Christendom, these letters give us insight into how the very early Church viewed the role of the bishop as well as the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
12/8/20200
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Get to Know Fr. Chad Hatfield

Dn. Michael Hyatt interviews Fr. Chad Hatfield, the President of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in New York. Learn about his coming to Orthodoxy, his experience in Alaska, and the seminary he leads.
12/8/20200
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How to Be a Sinner: The Sweetness of Compunction

Guilt, shame, and compunction. What role do they all play in the acknowledgement and treatment of our sin? Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
10/3/20200
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The Apostolic Fathers - Letter to Diognetus

What was different about those early Christians. The little known Letter to Diognetus gives us a glimpse as Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his class on the Apostolic Fathers.
3/13/202044 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Apostolic Fathers - The Didache

If there was a catechism manual you could read that dates back to the time of the Apostle John or very soon thereafter, would you be interested? Believe it or not there is! Learn about The Didache as Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his series on the Apostolic Fathers.
3/6/202047 minutes
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The Apostolic Fathers - Martyrdom of Polycarp

Continuing his series on the Apostolic Fathers, Dn. Michael Hyatt looks at the Martyrdom of Polycarp, one of the most inspiring and instructional accounts of martyrdom in Church history.
2/28/202048 minutes, 48 seconds
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Get to Know Fr. Chad Hatfield

Dn. Michael Hyatt interviews Fr. Chad Hatfield, the President of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in New York. Learn about his coming to Orthodoxy, his experience in Alaska, and the seminary he leads.
2/21/202054 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Apostolic Fathers - The Letters of St. Ignatius

Ignored by much of Western Christendom, these letters give us insight into how the very early Church viewed the role of the bishop as well as the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
2/15/202054 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Apostolic Fathers - First Clement

Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his series on the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, those 2nd generation Christian writers who learned at the feet of the Apostles themselves. Dn. Michael is using The Apostolic Fathers in English by Michael W. Holmes. This episode looks at the First Epistle of St. Clement. You will be amazed at how contemporary it is.
2/14/20200
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The Apostolic Fathers - Introduction

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins a new series on the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, those second-generation Christian writers who learned at the feet of the Apostles themselves. Dn. Michael is using The Apostolic Fathers in English by Michael W. Holmes.
2/14/20200
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The Apostolic Fathers - First Clement

Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his series on the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, those 2nd generation Christian writers who learned at the feet of the Apostles themselves. Dn. Michael is using The Apostolic Fathers in English by Michael W. Holmes. This episode looks at the First Epistle of St. Clement. You will be amazed at how contemporary it is.
2/8/202054 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Apostolic Fathers - Introduction

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins a new series on the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, those second-generation Christian writers who learned at the feet of the Apostles themselves. Dn. Michael is using The Apostolic Fathers in English by Michael W. Holmes.
2/1/202043 minutes, 25 seconds
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How To Be a Sinner: Author Interview

In this concluding episode in the How to Be a Sinner series, Dn. Michael Hyatt interviews the author, Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
12/31/20190
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How to Be a Sinner: Mercy, Forgiveness, and Divine Judgment

What is the difference between mercy and grace? Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
12/31/20190
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How to Be a Sinner: Self Esteem, Self Denial, and Self Love

As sinners, how are we to look at ourselves? Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
12/31/20190
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How to Be a Sinner: Reflections on the Self

Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff. In this lesson, he speaks about the importance of self-awareness.
12/31/20190
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How to Be a Sinner: The Chief of Sinners?

Before communion we declare that we are the chief of sinners. But is that true? If so, how are we to interpret that claim? Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
12/31/20190
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How to Be a Sinner: Like I Need This? The Sinner Identity and Its Gifts

To see ourselves as God sees us is real truth and part of that is to see ourselves as sinners when revealed by the divine light. Dn. Michael Hyatt is teaching through How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
12/31/20190
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How to Be a Sinner: Discovering Myself as a Sinner

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins a new series in his class going through the book by Dr. Peter Bouteneff entitled How to Be a Sinner. Discovering ourselves as sinners is a first step.
12/31/20190
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How To Be a Sinner: Author Interview

In this concluding episode in the How to Be a Sinner series, Dn. Michael Hyatt interviews the author, Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
12/23/201942 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Be a Sinner: Mercy, Forgiveness, and Divine Judgment

What is the difference between mercy and grace? Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
11/21/201943 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to Be a Sinner: The Sweetness of Compunction

Guilt, shame, and compunction. What role do they all play in the acknowledgement and treatment of our sin? Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
11/12/201941 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to Be a Sinner: Self Esteem, Self Denial, and Self Love

As sinners, how are we to look at ourselves? Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
11/6/201941 minutes
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How to Be a Sinner: Reflections on the Self

Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff. In this lesson, he speaks about the importance of self-awareness.
10/28/201942 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Be a Sinner: The Chief of Sinners?

Before communion we declare that we are the chief of sinners. But is that true? If so, how are we to interpret that claim? Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
10/11/201943 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Be a Sinner: Like I Need This? The Sinner Identity and Its Gifts

To see ourselves as God sees us is real truth and part of that is to see ourselves as sinners when revealed by the divine light. Dn. Michael Hyatt is teaching through How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.
10/1/201945 minutes, 59 seconds
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How to Be a Sinner: Discovering Myself as a Sinner

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins a new series in his class going through the book by Dr. Peter Bouteneff entitled How to Be a Sinner. Discovering ourselves as sinners is a first step.
9/23/201940 minutes, 31 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 14

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt wrap up the series teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. This final lesson is about Sacred Mission as a couple. Your marriage must be about more than itself if it's going to be healthy and flourishing.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 13

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt discuss the importance of Sacred Presence in the marriage as they continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 12

In this class, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt address sex in the marital relationship as a means to holiness as they continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 11

What are we willing to sacrifice for our spouses. Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt share a personal story as they continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - 10 - Questions

Before moving on to the remaining chapters, Dn. Michael and Gail address questions from AFR listeners by email as well as from the audience. They are teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 9

Conflict is inevitable in a marriage. But when it happens, we can either advance in our relationships or decline. Today's topic is Falling Forward when conflict arises as Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 8

There is a struggle in marriage and that isn't all bad. Discover what can result in this next class as Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 7

Perseverance in marriage is not only possible it is expected by God. What choices are we making today that will either build up or tear down our marriages tomorrow? Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 6

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt says that recognizing and dealing with our own sin is a necessary component of a good marriage. Together they are teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In this episode, Dn. Michael mentions 2 books by Drs. David and Mary Ford:Marriage as a Path to HolinessGlory and Honor: Orthodox Christian Resources on Marriage
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 5

Would you have thought that the quality of your marriage has a direct correlation to prayer? In this 5th episode of the Sacred Marriage series, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt discuss the ramifications of your prayer life as it relates to your marriage.Together they are teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 4

Contempt has become an epidemic in our society and it can spill over into our marriages. Dn. Michael Hyatt reminds us that as our marriages mature, we have to guard against disrespecting our spouses. Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 3

How do we love our spouses even when we don't feel love? Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 2

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In part 2, they talk about the priority of pleasing God in our marriages.
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 1

In a new series, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt team teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In this first episode we learn that the purpose in marriage is not happiness but holiness.
6/4/20190
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The Persistence of Reconciliation

As we enter the week of celebrating our Lord's coming to earth, many of us will have family members visiting or we will be visiting them. For some, this means inevitable conflict. In this final episode of his series called Peace On Earth, Dn. Michael Hyatt addresses The Persistence of Reconciliation - what happens when you've tried everything?
6/4/20190
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Peace on Earth - The Priority of Reconciliation

In part 2 of his mini-series during this Nativity season, Dn. Michael Hyatt works through the Matthew 18 principle of reconciling with our brother and uses his own family to help illustrate the point.
6/4/20190
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Peace on Earth - The Poison of Unresolved Conflict

Between now and Christmas, Dn. Michael Hyatt teaches a short series entitled Peace on Earth. In this episode he focuses in on unresolved conflict at home, work, and church and the tools given to us by God to avoid them.
6/4/20190
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The Necessity of Tithing

We often wonder how we will fund the growth of our parishes or pay for the needed repairs on the temple. Yet, if each member would tithe their income back into the Lord’s work, what could be possible? On today’s At the Corner of East and West, Dn. Michael Hyatt gives a sermon on the Necessity of Tithing.
6/4/20190
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Take Aways - 3 Implications

In this final lesson of his teaching through Time and Despondency by Dr. Nicole Roccas, Dn. Michael Hyatt reflects on the practical take away value of the book. He identifies three implications for living in the present moment.
6/4/20190
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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 3

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at chapter seven of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares the last two in this episode: Labor/Leisure and Humor.
6/4/20190
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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 2

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares two more in this episode: gratitude and confession/community.
6/4/20190
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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 1

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency?
6/4/20190
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The Practice of Counter Statement

This is the 6th lesson of "This Present Moment: Practicing Orthodox Spirituality in an Age of Distraction." Dn. Michael Hyatt is teaching through Time and Despondency by Dr. Nicole Roccas. There is a practice taught by the Fathers and modeled by Jesus to help us battle the power of negative thinking. Learn about the use of counter statement and pick up the little book recommended called Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons.
6/4/20190
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Prayer and Despondency

Dn. Michael Hyatt shares some very valuable and practical insight into the need for and practice of prayer. He is teaching through the book by Dr. Nicole Roccas Time and Despondency and this is lesson 5.
6/4/20190
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Living in the Present Moment

We hear it often. "Live in the present not the past or future," but what does that mean? In lesson four, Dn. Michael Hyatt covers the next two chapters in Dr. Nicole Roccas' book, Time and Despondency.
6/4/20190
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What Is Time?

This is lesson three in Dn. Michael Hyatt's class series "This Present Moment: Practicing Orthodox Spirituality in an Age of Distraction." He is teaching through the popular book by Dr. Nicole Roccas entitled Time and Despondency. Today he looks at the two ways of defining time: chronos and kairos.
6/4/20190
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What Is Despondency

Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his class series entitled "This Present Moment: Practicing Orthodox Spirituality in an Age of Distraction." Based on the book by Dr. Nicole Roccas—Time and Despondency—he defines despondency and differentiates it from depression.
6/4/20190
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This Present Moment: Practicing Orthodox Spirituality in an Age of Distraction - Introduction

Dn. Michael Hyatt returns to his Sunday school class and begins teaching through Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life..
6/4/20190
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Sacred Marriage - Part 14

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt wrap up the series teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. This final lesson is about Sacred Mission as a couple. Your marriage must be about more than itself if it's going to be healthy and flourishing.
5/30/201947 minutes, 44 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 13

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt discuss the importance of Sacred Presence in the marriage as they continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
5/17/201941 minutes, 32 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 12

In this class, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt address sex in the marital relationship as a means to holiness as they continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
4/22/201950 minutes, 4 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 11

What are we willing to sacrifice for our spouses. Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt share a personal story as they continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
4/15/201945 minutes, 48 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - 10 - Questions

Before moving on to the remaining chapters, Dn. Michael and Gail address questions from AFR listeners by email as well as from the audience. They are teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
4/10/201945 minutes, 16 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 9

Conflict is inevitable in a marriage. But when it happens, we can either advance in our relationships or decline. Today's topic is Falling Forward when conflict arises as Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
3/26/201948 minutes, 41 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 8

There is a struggle in marriage and that isn't all bad. Discover what can result in this next class as Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
3/20/201943 minutes, 42 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 7

Perseverance in marriage is not only possible it is expected by God. What choices are we making today that will either build up or tear down our marriages tomorrow? Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
3/13/201945 minutes, 54 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 6

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt says that recognizing and dealing with our own sin is a necessary component of a good marriage. Together they are teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In this episode, Dn. Michael mentions 2 books by Drs. David and Mary Ford:Marriage as a Path to HolinessGlory and Honor: Orthodox Christian Resources on Marriage
3/11/201942 minutes, 2 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 5

Would you have thought that the quality of your marriage has a direct correlation to prayer? In this 5th episode of the Sacred Marriage series, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt discuss the ramifications of your prayer life as it relates to your marriage.Together they are teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
2/27/201948 minutes, 14 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 4

Contempt has become an epidemic in our society and it can spill over into our marriages. Dn. Michael Hyatt reminds us that as our marriages mature, we have to guard against disrespecting our spouses. Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
2/11/201944 minutes, 33 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 3

How do we love our spouses even when we don't feel love? Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.
2/5/201942 minutes, 6 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 2

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In part 2, they talk about the priority of pleasing God in our marriages.
1/28/201954 minutes, 4 seconds
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Sacred Marriage - Part 1

In a new series, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt team teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In this first episode we learn that the purpose in marriage is not happiness but holiness.
1/21/201950 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Persistence of Reconciliation

As we enter the week of celebrating our Lord's coming to earth, many of us will have family members visiting or we will be visiting them. For some, this means inevitable conflict. In this final episode of his series called Peace On Earth, Dn. Michael Hyatt addresses The Persistence of Reconciliation - what happens when you've tried everything?
12/24/201850 minutes, 45 seconds
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Peace on Earth - The Priority of Reconciliation

In part 2 of his mini-series during this Nativity season, Dn. Michael Hyatt works through the Matthew 18 principle of reconciling with our brother and uses his own family to help illustrate the point.
12/12/201849 minutes, 39 seconds
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Peace on Earth - The Poison of Unresolved Conflict

Between now and Christmas, Dn. Michael Hyatt teaches a short series entitled Peace on Earth. In this episode he focuses in on unresolved conflict at home, work, and church and the tools given to us by God to avoid them.
12/5/201836 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Necessity of Tithing

We often wonder how we will fund the growth of our parishes or pay for the needed repairs on the temple. Yet, if each member would tithe their income back into the Lord’s work, what could be possible? On today’s At the Corner of East and West, Dn. Michael Hyatt gives a sermon on the Necessity of Tithing.
12/2/201819 minutes, 38 seconds
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Take Aways - 3 Implications

In this final lesson of his teaching through Time and Despondency by Dr. Nicole Roccas, Dn. Michael Hyatt reflects on the practical take away value of the book. He identifies three implications for living in the present moment.
11/20/201831 minutes, 54 seconds
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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 3

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at chapter seven of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares the last two in this episode: Labor/Leisure and Humor.
11/19/201848 minutes, 9 seconds
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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 2

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares two more in this episode: gratitude and confession/community.
11/12/201846 minutes, 31 seconds
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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 1

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency?
11/1/201841 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Practice of Counter Statement

This is the 6th lesson of "This Present Moment: Practicing Orthodox Spirituality in an Age of Distraction." Dn. Michael Hyatt is teaching through Time and Despondency by Dr. Nicole Roccas. There is a practice taught by the Fathers and modeled by Jesus to help us battle the power of negative thinking. Learn about the use of counter statement and pick up the little book recommended called Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons.
10/25/201843 minutes, 6 seconds
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Prayer and Despondency

Dn. Michael Hyatt shares some very valuable and practical insight into the need for and practice of prayer. He is teaching through the book by Dr. Nicole Roccas Time and Despondency and this is lesson 5.
10/16/201856 minutes, 6 seconds
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Living in the Present Moment

We hear it often. "Live in the present not the past or future," but what does that mean? In lesson four, Dn. Michael Hyatt covers the next two chapters in Dr. Nicole Roccas' book, Time and Despondency.
10/8/201851 minutes, 10 seconds
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What Is Time?

This is lesson three in Dn. Michael Hyatt's class series "This Present Moment: Practicing Orthodox Spirituality in an Age of Distraction." He is teaching through the popular book by Dr. Nicole Roccas entitled Time and Despondency. Today he looks at the two ways of defining time: chronos and kairos.
9/26/201841 minutes, 50 seconds
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What Is Despondency

Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his class series entitled "This Present Moment: Practicing Orthodox Spirituality in an Age of Distraction." Based on the book by Dr. Nicole Roccas—Time and Despondency—he defines despondency and differentiates it from depression.
9/17/201849 minutes, 37 seconds
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This Present Moment: Practicing Orthodox Spirituality in an Age of Distraction - Introduction

Dn. Michael Hyatt returns to his Sunday school class and begins teaching through Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life..
9/11/201834 minutes, 43 seconds
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 1: In Defense of Old Books

Dn. Michael begins a new series on living "in, but not of" the world. He is using four texts from the St. Vladimir's Popular Patristics series. This week he covers C.S. Lewis's introduction to the St. Athanasius work On the Incarnation.
1/30/20160
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Scripture and Tradition - Part 3: Tradition

What do Orthodox Christians say about Tradition and how does that compare with Roman Catholic and Evangelical assumptions?
12/17/20140
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Fasting: What and Why - Part 1

It can seem sometimes that if we are not fasting, we are preparing to fast in the Orthodox Church. In part 1, Dn. Michael helps understand why we fast.
9/18/20140
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Fasting: What and Why - Part 2

Dn. Michael continues his study on fasting in an age of self-gratification and excess.
9/18/20140
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Scripture and Tradition - Part 1: Presuppositions

In his first podcast, Dn. Michael tackles the question of Sola Scriptura and the Tradition of the Church.
9/10/20140
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Scripture and Tradition - Part 2: Proof Texts

Dn. Michael continues exploring the role of Scripture in the Orthodox Church and examines common proof texts used to defend Sola Scriptura—a premise that is not so much erroneous as it is impossible.
9/10/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Eight

Dcn. Michael discusses the sanctification of time as it relates to the Christian day.
9/3/20140
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Spread the Word: Part 3

Dn. Michael details the three ways in which the Early Church demonstrated its emphasis on evangelism: roving evangelists, the appointment of clergy for evangelistic efforts, and the expectation that ordinary lay people should be involved in evangelistic outreach.
5/16/20140
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Spread the Word: Part 2

Dn. Michael shares the four New Testament sources from which we can learn about evangelism.
5/16/20140
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Spread the Word: Part 1

Dn. Michael begins a new series on the Conciliar Press book Spread the Word by Fr. Michael Keiser. Here he discusses the five critical components of Early Church evangelism.
5/16/20140
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Pilgrimage to a Monastery

Dn. Michael interviews his wife Gail about her recent trip to St. Paisius Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Safford, Arizona.
5/16/20140
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Overcoming Anger

Using personal experiences, the Bible and teachings of the Church, Dn. Michael discusses the importance of handling our anger appropriately.
5/16/20140
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Fear

Dn. Michael discusses fear and its antidote: thanksgiving.
5/16/20140
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Reconciliation - Part 3

Dn. Michael concludes his series on reconciliation with advice on when and how to confront someone.
5/16/20140
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Overlooking Offenses

Dn. Michael continues his series on reconciliation. This week he discusses how to conduct ourselves when we are wronged.
5/16/20140
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Ten Difficult Words

Dn. Michael takes a break from his "in But Not Of" series to discuss different aspects of Christian living. This week he addresses reconciliation.
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation: Lesson 11

Dn. Michael concludes his discussion of St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson eleven in his series "In But Not Of."
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation: Lesson 10

Dn. Michael discusses chapter eight in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson ten in his series "In But Not Of."
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation: Lesson 9

Guest lecturer Joel Miller discusses chapter seven of St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson nine in Dn. Michael's series "In But Not Of."
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation: Lesson 8

Dn. Michael discusses chapter six in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson eight in his series "In But Not Of."
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 7

Dn. Michael discusses chapter five in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson seven in his series "In But Not Of."
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 6

Dn. Michael discusses chapter four in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson six in his series "In But Not Of."
5/16/20140
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Conversion Story - Part 2

Dn. Michael shares his conversion story in this two-part lecture given at the Missions and Evangelism Conference in Grand Rapids, MI. His series, "In But Not Of," will continue next week.
5/16/20140
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Conversion Story

Dn. Michael shares his conversion story in this two-part lecture given at the Missions and Evangelism Conference in Grand Rapids, MI. His series, "In But Not Of," will continue in two weeks.
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 5:  Lost

Dn. Michael discusses chapter three in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson five in his series "In But Not Of."
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 4: God Pursues Us

Dn. Michael discusses chapter two in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson four in his series "In But Not Of."
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 3:  Creation and Fall

Dn. Michael continues his series," In But Not Of," and discusses chapter one of On the Incarnation.
5/16/20140
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 2: St. Athanasius

Joel Miller stands in for Dn. Michael and continues the series "In But Not Of." In today's lesson, Joel teaches on the life of St. Athanasius.
5/16/20140
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 5

Dn. Michael concludes his study of Anthony Bloom's book, Beginning to Pray.
5/16/20140
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 4

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of Anthony Bloom's book, Beginning to Pray . This week he looks at chapter 4.
5/16/20140
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 3

Dn. Michael discusses chapter 3 of Anthony Bloom's book, Beginning to Pray . He borrows Nike's slogan and urges all of us, when it comes to prayer, to "Just Do It."
5/16/20140
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 2

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of Anthony Bloom's book, Beginning to Pray. He emphasizes the importance of humility when approaching our Lord in prayer.
5/16/20140
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 1

Dn. Michael begins a new series discussing the book Beginning to Pray by Anthony Bloom.
5/15/20140
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Great Lent - Part Eight

In the final episode in the study of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha, Dn. Michael discusses the Appendix where Fr. Alexander talks about the importance of frequent communion.
5/15/20140
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Great Lent: Part Seven

Dn. Michael asks the question, "How can we apply Fr. Alexander's teachings on Great Lent to our lives?"
5/15/20140
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Great Lent: Part Six

Dn. Michael reminds us that it is only by knowing the way that we make it to Pascha.
5/15/20140
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Great Lent: Part Five

Dn. Michael begins discussing the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.
5/15/20140
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Great Lent: Part Four

Dn. Michael considers four aspects of Lenten worship: atmosphere, prayer, Scripture, and hymns.
5/15/20140
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Great Lent: Part Three

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent.
5/15/20140
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Great Lent: Part Two

Dn. Michael discusses the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent.
5/15/20140
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Great Lent: Part One

Dn. Michael begins a new series based on Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Fourteen

Dn. Michael explains that being witnesses is part of our identity in Christ—not something that we do, but something that we are.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Thirteen

Dcn. Michael tackles the Orthodox funeral service and the Sacrament of Healing.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Twelve

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Eleven

Dn. Michael investigates the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Ten

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the sacraments of initiation, this time focusing exclusively on Chrismation.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Nine

Dn. Michael discusses the sacraments of initiation—Baptism and Chrismation.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Seven

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of chapter three of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy, this time focusing on the Christian year.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Six

Dcn. Michael tackles Fr. Alexander Schmemann's insights into "the sanctification of time."
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Five

Dcn. Michael continues taking his class through the Divine Liturgy, this time focusing on what's commonly called "the Liturgy of the Table."
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Four

Dcn. Michael Hyatt takes his class through the Divine Liturgy, explaining the significance of each moment up through the Kiss of Peace.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Three

Dcn. Michael echoes Fr. Schmemann's assertion that paradise and all other utopian dreams died with the death of Christ.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part Two

Dcn. Michael tackles the second half of chapter one of Alexander Schmemann's book For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy.
5/15/20140
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For the Life of the World: Part One

A brand new season of At the Intersection of East and West. Dcn. Michael will lead his Sunday-school class through Alexander Schmemann's book For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy. Listen to the first episode here.
5/15/20140
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Constantinople - 2

Today, Dn. Michael unpacks the Fifth Ecumenical Council which addressed Monophysitism and Origen.
5/15/20140
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Chalcedon

What was settled at Chalcedon served as a watershed for future doctrinal controversies even up until today. Dn. Michael reminds us that truth matters.
5/15/20140
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Ephesus

As Dn. Michael begins exploring the Council of Ephesus, he observes some commonality between Evangelicals and Orthodox in the "cult of the Saints."
5/15/20140
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Constantinople - 1

What is the final criterion of Truth? Our experience or that which we have received and has been tested by time? Dn. Michael begins his look at the Second Ecumenical Council.
5/15/20140
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Post Nicaea

The return of Arianism.
5/15/20140
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The Council of Nicaea - 3

Today, Dn. Michael continues his look at the Council of Nicaea and the importance of both orthodoxy and orthopraxy.
5/15/20140
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The Council of Nicaea - 2

Dn. Michael continues his look at the Council of Nicaea, the first salvo in a centuries-long battle for Truth. At stake is the doctrine of the Incarnation.
5/15/20140
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The Council of Nicaea - 1

Dn. Michael begins his three-part lesson on the Council of Nicaea and talks about the challenge of Arianism.
5/15/20140
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The Ecumenical Councils - Part 2

Dn. Michael continues his introduction to the Ecumenical Councils and asks the question "Why does truth matter?"
5/15/20140
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The Ecumenical Councils - Part 1

In the first of a series, Dn. Michael introduces us to the Ecumenical Councils and their importance in Christian history and theology.
5/15/20140
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The Roles in Marriage

In part two of Dn. Michael's lessons on marriage, he explores the roles in marriage as indicated in Scripture and the Tradition of the Church.
5/15/20140
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Marriage as a Sacrament

When one considers Orthodoxy, he or she is confronted with a clearly sacramental world view. So how does that apply to Christian marriage?
5/15/20140
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Now on Summer Hiatus

At the Intersection of East and West is now on summer hiatus. Dn. Michael will return this coming fall with a brand new slate of fascinating programs. Thanks for your patience.
9/22/20110
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Pilgrimage to a Monastery

Dn. Michael interviews his wife Gail about her recent trip to St. Paisius Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Safford, Arizona.
3/1/201129 minutes, 24 seconds
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Overcoming Anger

Using personal experiences, the Bible and teachings of the Church, Dn. Michael discusses the importance of handling our anger appropriately.
2/21/201133 minutes, 52 seconds
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Fear

Dn. Michael discusses fear and its antidote: thanksgiving.
2/8/201139 minutes, 33 seconds
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Reconciliation - Part 3

Dn. Michael concludes his series on reconciliation with advice on when and how to confront someone.
2/1/201134 minutes, 59 seconds
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Overlooking Offenses

Dn. Michael continues his series on reconciliation. This week he discusses how to conduct ourselves when we are wronged.
1/24/201130 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ten Difficult Words

Dn. Michael takes a break from his "in But Not Of" series to discuss different aspects of Christian living. This week he addresses reconciliation.
1/11/201134 minutes, 53 seconds
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On the Incarnation: Lesson 11

Dn. Michael concludes his discussion of St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson eleven in his series "In But Not Of."
12/13/201025 minutes, 11 seconds
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On the Incarnation: Lesson 10

Dn. Michael discusses chapter eight in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson ten in his series "In But Not Of."
12/6/201029 minutes, 25 seconds
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On the Incarnation: Lesson 9

Guest lecturer Joel Miller discusses chapter seven of St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson nine in Dn. Michael's series "In But Not Of."
11/29/201022 minutes, 53 seconds
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On the Incarnation: Lesson 8

Dn. Michael discusses chapter six in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson eight in his series "In But Not Of."
11/24/201033 minutes, 35 seconds
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 7

Dn. Michael discusses chapter five in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson seven in his series "In But Not Of."
11/16/201031 minutes, 49 seconds
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 6

Dn. Michael discusses chapter four in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson six in his series "In But Not Of."
11/9/201028 minutes, 53 seconds
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Conversion Story - Part 2

Dn. Michael shares his conversion story in this two-part lecture given at the Missions and Evangelism Conference in Grand Rapids, MI. His series, "In But Not Of," will continue next week.
11/2/201028 minutes, 53 seconds
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Conversion Story

Dn. Michael shares his conversion story in this two-part lecture given at the Missions and Evangelism Conference in Grand Rapids, MI. His series, "In But Not Of," will continue in two weeks.
10/25/201026 minutes, 8 seconds
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 5:  Lost

Dn. Michael discusses chapter three in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson five in his series "In But Not Of."
10/12/201032 minutes, 25 seconds
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 4: God Pursues Us

Dn. Michael discusses chapter two in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson four in his series "In But Not Of."
10/4/201032 minutes, 9 seconds
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 3:  Creation and Fall

Dn. Michael continues his series," In But Not Of," and discusses chapter one of On the Incarnation.
9/28/201031 minutes, 43 seconds
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 2: St. Athanasius

Joel Miller stands in for Dn. Michael and continues the series "In But Not Of." In today's lesson, Joel teaches on the life of St. Athanasius.
9/22/201021 minutes, 41 seconds
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On the Incarnation - Lesson 1: In Defense of Old Books

Dn. Michael begins a new series on living "in, but not of" the world. He is using four texts from the St. Vladimir's Popular Patristics series. This week he covers C.S. Lewis's introduction to the St. Athanasius work On the Incarnation.
9/14/201026 minutes, 54 seconds
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 5

Dn. Michael concludes his study of Anthony Bloom's book, Beginning to Pray.
6/1/201027 minutes, 54 seconds
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 4

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of Anthony Bloom's book, Beginning to Pray . This week he looks at chapter 4.
5/24/201031 minutes, 30 seconds
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 3

Dn. Michael discusses chapter 3 of Anthony Bloom's book, Beginning to Pray . He borrows Nike's slogan and urges all of us, when it comes to prayer, to "Just Do It."
5/17/201034 minutes, 29 seconds
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 2

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of Anthony Bloom's book, Beginning to Pray. He emphasizes the importance of humility when approaching our Lord in prayer.
5/10/201035 minutes, 44 seconds
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Beginning to Pray:  Lesson 1

Dn. Michael begins a new series discussing the book Beginning to Pray by Anthony Bloom.
4/26/201033 minutes, 4 seconds
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Great Lent - Part Eight

In the final episode in the study of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha, Dn. Michael discusses the Appendix where Fr. Alexander talks about the importance of frequent communion.
3/24/201020 minutes
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Great Lent: Part Seven

Dn. Michael asks the question, "How can we apply Fr. Alexander's teachings on Great Lent to our lives?"
3/15/201040 minutes, 23 seconds
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Great Lent: Part Six

Dn. Michael reminds us that it is only by knowing the way that we make it to Pascha.
3/9/201029 minutes, 4 seconds
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Great Lent: Part Five

Dn. Michael begins discussing the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.
3/2/201033 minutes, 37 seconds
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Great Lent: Part Four

Dn. Michael considers four aspects of Lenten worship: atmosphere, prayer, Scripture, and hymns.
2/23/201030 minutes, 42 seconds
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Great Lent: Part Three

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent.
2/16/201037 minutes, 11 seconds
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Great Lent: Part Two

Dn. Michael discusses the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent.
2/9/201033 minutes, 36 seconds
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Great Lent: Part One

Dn. Michael begins a new series based on Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha.
1/25/201040 minutes, 18 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Fourteen

Dn. Michael explains that being witnesses is part of our identity in Christ—not something that we do, but something that we are.
1/18/201032 minutes, 1 second
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For the Life of the World: Part Thirteen

Dcn. Michael tackles the Orthodox funeral service and the Sacrament of Healing.
1/4/201027 minutes, 57 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Twelve

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
12/21/200931 minutes, 31 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Eleven

Dn. Michael investigates the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
12/15/200931 minutes, 10 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Ten

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the sacraments of initiation, this time focusing exclusively on Chrismation.
12/8/200924 minutes, 29 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Nine

Dn. Michael discusses the sacraments of initiation—Baptism and Chrismation.
11/23/200933 minutes, 6 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Eight

Dcn. Michael discusses the sanctification of time as it relates to the Christian day.
11/16/200942 minutes, 41 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Seven

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of chapter three of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy, this time focusing on the Christian year.
11/10/200935 minutes, 31 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Six

Dcn. Michael tackles Fr. Alexander Schmemann's insights into "the sanctification of time."
11/3/200938 minutes, 8 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Five

Dcn. Michael continues taking his class through the Divine Liturgy, this time focusing on what's commonly called "the Liturgy of the Table."
10/27/200929 minutes, 8 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Four

Dcn. Michael Hyatt takes his class through the Divine Liturgy, explaining the significance of each moment up through the Kiss of Peace.
10/12/200934 minutes, 47 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Three

Dcn. Michael echoes Fr. Schmemann's assertion that paradise and all other utopian dreams died with the death of Christ.
10/5/200937 minutes, 56 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part Two

Dcn. Michael tackles the second half of chapter one of Alexander Schmemann's book For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy.
9/29/200933 minutes, 15 seconds
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For the Life of the World: Part One

A brand new season of At the Intersection of East and West. Dcn. Michael will lead his Sunday-school class through Alexander Schmemann's book For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy. Listen to the first episode here.
9/15/200930 minutes, 33 seconds
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An Interview with John Maddex

Ancient Faith Radio founder and Conciliar Media CEO John Maddex visits Dn. Michael's Sunday School class and Dn. Michael interviews him about his journey to Orthodoxy from a long career in evangelical Christian radio.
4/17/200934 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Physical Side of Prayer

Dcn. Michael explains how prayer involves our whole being—body, mind, and spirit.
4/12/200935 minutes, 9 seconds
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Most Holy Theotokos, Save Us

Dcn. Michael explains why we ask for the intercessions of the saints and why we ask Mary to "save us."
4/4/200925 minutes, 22 seconds
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Mary, the Theotokos

An initial stumbling block to Dcn. Michael's own conversion, the word "Theotokos" literally means "God-bearer." In this episode, Dcn. Michael discusses the development of the word and its uses in the Church throughout history.
3/28/200922 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ever Virgin

Dcn. Michael addresses the ever-virginity of Mary.
3/20/200925 minutes, 58 seconds
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Snapshots of Mary

Dcn. Michael Hyatt examines Mary at different points in Scripture to help us come to grips with her amazing example of obedience.
3/13/200929 minutes, 54 seconds
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Mary Meets Elizabeth

Dcn. Michael continues his discussion of the Theotokos, focusing on both the Magnificat and Mary as the ultimate example of humility.
3/7/200927 minutes, 21 seconds
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Mary—The Annunciation

Dn. Michael discusses Mary's role as the first Christian, as well as her obedience to God upon receiving the shocking announcement that she would bear a child without knowing a man.
2/27/200924 minutes
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Mary—The Prequel

Dn. Michael tells the story behind the story of the Theotokos according to Orthodox tradition.
2/22/200933 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Seventh Ecumenical Council

Dn. Michael Hyatt discusses the seventh and final Ecumenical Council, which focuses on the use of icons in the Church.
2/14/200934 minutes, 50 seconds
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Constantinople - 3

In this episode, Dn. Michael provides an overview of the Sixth Ecumenical Council and reminds us that Christianity involves an internal battle of the will.
2/8/200936 minutes, 10 seconds
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Constantinople - 2

Today, Dn. Michael unpacks the Fifth Ecumenical Council which addressed Monophysitism and Origen.
1/24/200931 minutes, 37 seconds
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Chalcedon

What was settled at Chalcedon served as a watershed for future doctrinal controversies even up until today. Dn. Michael reminds us that truth matters.
1/18/200935 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ephesus

As Dn. Michael begins exploring the Council of Ephesus, he observes some commonality between Evangelicals and Orthodox in the "cult of the Saints."
1/10/200936 minutes, 40 seconds
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10 Things I Wish I Knew

In a recent catechism class, Dn. Michael reflected on ten things he wishes he had known before his first visit to an Orthodox Church.
1/7/200941 minutes, 33 seconds
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Constantinople - 1

What is the final criterion of Truth? Our experience or that which we have received and has been tested by time? Dn. Michael begins his look at the Second Ecumenical Council.
1/3/200937 minutes, 31 seconds
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Post Nicaea

The return of Arianism.
12/28/200845 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Council of Nicaea - 3

Today, Dn. Michael continues his look at the Council of Nicaea and the importance of both orthodoxy and orthopraxy.
12/20/200846 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Council of Nicaea - 2

Dn. Michael continues his look at the Council of Nicaea, the first salvo in a centuries-long battle for Truth. At stake is the doctrine of the Incarnation.
12/13/200836 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Council of Nicaea - 1

Dn. Michael begins his three-part lesson on the Council of Nicaea and talks about the challenge of Arianism.
12/6/200843 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Ecumenical Councils - Part 2

Dn. Michael continues his introduction to the Ecumenical Councils and asks the question "Why does truth matter?"
11/30/200849 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Ecumenical Councils - Part 1

In the first of a series, Dn. Michael introduces us to the Ecumenical Councils and their importance in Christian history and theology.
11/21/200839 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Roles in Marriage

In part two of Dn. Michael's lessons on marriage, he explores the roles in marriage as indicated in Scripture and the Tradition of the Church.
11/15/200822 minutes, 58 seconds
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Marriage as a Sacrament

When one considers Orthodoxy, he or she is confronted with a clearly sacramental world view. So how does that apply to Christian marriage?
11/8/200829 minutes, 38 seconds
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Fasting: What and Why - Part 2

Dn. Michael continues his study on fasting in an age of self-gratification and excess.
10/31/200824 minutes, 57 seconds
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Fasting: What and Why - Part 1

It can seem sometimes that if we are not fasting, we are preparing to fast in the Orthodox Church. In part 1, Dn. Michael helps understand why we fast.
10/25/200828 minutes, 55 seconds
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Scripture and Tradition - Part 3: Tradition

What do Orthodox Christians say about Tradition and how does that compare with Roman Catholic and Evangelical assumptions?
10/18/200825 minutes, 59 seconds
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Scripture and Tradition - Part 2: Proof Texts

Dn. Michael continues exploring the role of Scripture in the Orthodox Church and examines common proof texts used to defend Sola Scriptura—a premise that is not so much erroneous as it is impossible.
10/11/200826 minutes, 40 seconds
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Scripture and Tradition - Part 1: Presuppositions

In his first podcast, Dn. Michael tackles the question of Sola Scriptura and the Tradition of the Church.
10/4/200825 minutes, 49 seconds