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Becoming a Healing Presence

English, Christianity, 1 season, 280 episodes, 2 days, 21 hours, 32 minutes
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We are a healing presence to others when we give them strength and when we give them hope. On Becoming a Healing Presence, Dr. Albert Rossi explains how to do both in imitation of Christ, our complete healer, who desires nothing more than for us to be His humanity on earth - his healing presence to others.
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The Joy of Joy

Dr. Rossi reflects on joy.
2/1/202412 minutes, 56 seconds
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Working Wonders

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Simon Menya, an Orthodox priest doing great things in Uganda. To support Fr. Simon's work, checks may be sent to: Lift Up Uganda  950 10th St.  Berthoud, CO 80513 Phone number: (970)391-2690 You can also support him at frsimon@nussp.org. In the memo line of the donation, you can write either "NUSSP" or "Fr. Simon."
1/10/202416 minutes, 18 seconds
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God Has No Taste

Dr. Rossi contemplates the question, "Why does God love us so much?"
12/15/202310 minutes, 9 seconds
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Bread and Circus

Dr. Rossi discusses the need for hobbies and leisure, as balanced with the need for uplifting pursuits.
11/29/20239 minutes, 51 seconds
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Abide, Not Strive

Dr. Rossi explores the difference between abiding and striving in the spiritual life, and the necessity of reliance on God.
11/9/202311 minutes, 50 seconds
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Where Are God’s Hands?

Dr. Rossi reflects on how we are Christ's presence in the world.
10/24/202310 minutes, 31 seconds
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Turn, Turn, Turn

Dr. Rossi explores living in the present moment, with aid of the song, "Turn! Turn! Turn!"
10/5/202311 minutes, 7 seconds
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Small Gestures - Infinite Value

Dr. Albert Rossi talks about the importance of doing the little things, and what a small gesture can mean to another person.
9/21/202310 minutes, 17 seconds
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Discouragement Is a Form of Pride

Dr. Albert Rossi explores the meaning of a quote by St. Therese of Lisieux.
9/6/202310 minutes, 20 seconds
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Dealing with Monasticism

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Michael Legaspi about the experience of his daughter becoming a monastic.
8/25/202313 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Adventure of the Present Moment

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the opportunity to be in continual prayer with God throughout each moment of our days.
8/8/20230
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Precious Memories

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the choice we have on what to focus our thoughts.
7/26/202311 minutes, 51 seconds
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Field of Dreams

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the way in which what we do in the present moment can change events in the past.
7/14/20239 minutes, 17 seconds
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Be Gentle With Yourself

Dr. Albert Rossi encourages us to avoid the savior complex and instead to be gentle with ourselves as we seek to grow in Christ.
6/30/202311 minutes, 3 seconds
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Putting the Name onto Others

Dr. Albert Rossi shares a metaphor for how we can put the name of Jesus on those we come in contact with.
6/13/20239 minutes, 53 seconds
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More than Meaning

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the pursuit of the meaning of life.
5/30/202310 minutes, 19 seconds
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My Eye as a Guide

Dr. Albert Rossi shares about his experience of having eye surgery and how it compares to our spiritual sight.
5/18/202313 minutes, 57 seconds
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Seek Silence

Dr. Albert Rossi shares with us the impact that seeking silence has had on his life and relationships.
5/3/202310 minutes, 7 seconds
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Philippians 4 as a Life Guide

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on St. Paul's words in Philippians, chapter 4.
4/20/202310 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Power of Words

Dr. Albert Rossi calls us to vigilance in the words that we use.
3/27/20238 minutes, 31 seconds
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Prayer Is Not Nothing

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the way in which prayer deepens our love for God.
3/11/20239 minutes, 28 seconds
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Christ Through Me

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the dynamic union of Christ in us, working through us.
2/24/20239 minutes, 20 seconds
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Acting Firmly and Wisely

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the morning prayer of Philaret of Moscow: O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen.
2/9/20239 minutes, 13 seconds
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Making the Jesus Prayer Real

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on praying the Jesus Prayer with a living faith.
1/23/202311 minutes, 16 seconds
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Each Task is a Gift

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the many ordinary tasks that we do each day.
1/9/20239 minutes, 48 seconds
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Orthodox Volunteer Corps

Dr. Albert Rossi interview Kyra Limberakis and Ella Powers about the newly established Orthodox Volunteer Corps. orthodoxvolunteercorps.org
12/27/202210 minutes, 54 seconds
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If I Don’t God Within, I Go Without

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his thoughts on the benefit of living deeply from the heart.
12/13/20228 minutes, 50 seconds
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More I Could Not Ask - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflection on contentment in each new day.
12/1/20228 minutes, 47 seconds
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More I Could Not Ask - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the call to accept reality without complaint, praying for the needs of each new day.
11/15/202210 minutes, 25 seconds
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On the Other Hand

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the unexpected turn of events that we often encounter in our lives and how we might respond to them.
11/2/20228 minutes, 4 seconds
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Chicken Soup For Our Souls

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the ways we seek to sooth our souls and bodies.
10/21/202211 minutes, 31 seconds
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Unforeseen Events

Dr. Albert Rossi considers how to respond to the unforeseen events in life through Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow's morning prayer. O Lord, grant that I may meet the coming day in peace. Help me in all things to rely upon Thy Holy Will. In every hour of the day, reveal Thy will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day with peace of soul, and with the firm conviction that Thy will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by Thee. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me the strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will. Teach me to pray. Pray Thou Thyself in me. Amen.
10/6/20228 minutes, 10 seconds
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My Guiltless Past

Dr. Albert Rossi contemplates the depth of forgiveness and our difficulty in accepting it in repentance.
9/22/202211 minutes, 22 seconds
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Resilience is a Gift

Dr. Albert Rossi shares a story about the power of resilience in some of the most challenging circumstances in life.
9/9/202213 minutes, 18 seconds
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Self Forgiveness

Dr. Albert Rossi follows up on his podcast, "Everyone Is Doing The Best They Can," by asking us to consider the importance of forgiveness of one's self as we engage in repentance towards joy.
8/26/20229 minutes, 17 seconds
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Everyone Is Doing The Best They Can

Dr. Albert Rossi encourage us to assume the best of others, seeking to love all who come into our lives, while resisting a judgmental spirit.
8/12/20229 minutes, 5 seconds
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Together in Deep Silence

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the need to communicate with one another and to pray, from the heart, in deep silence.
7/29/202210 minutes, 22 seconds
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Inner Village

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the 'inner village' of his own life.
7/14/20229 minutes, 45 seconds
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Orthodoxy is Paradoxy

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the paradoxes within Orthodox Christians.
6/27/202214 minutes, 23 seconds
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Love Changes Everything

Dr. Albert Rossi considers the ways that love impacts our lives, even in death.
6/13/20229 minutes, 7 seconds
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Christ is Everything

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the phrase, "Christ is Everything."
5/30/202212 minutes, 33 seconds
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Our Distractions Determine Our Lives

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects the impact that our distracted minds and hearts have on our lives and the lives of others.
5/18/202211 minutes, 55 seconds
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Orthodox Joy Revisited

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the cultural understanding of joy in contrast with the Orthodox understanding of joy.
5/2/202211 minutes, 40 seconds
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Wisdom of Failure

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the impact and opportunity of failures in our lives for spiritual growth.
4/18/202213 minutes, 10 seconds
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Keep Your Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not."
4/1/202213 minutes, 8 seconds
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Keep Your Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not."
3/17/202211 minutes, 36 seconds
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Quote from Listeners

Dr. Albert Rossi shares inspiring quotes sent in from his listeners.
3/2/20228 minutes, 47 seconds
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Personal Quotes

Dr. Albert Rossi share some of his favorite Bible quotations for our encouragement, and he asks us to share our favorites passages from the Holy Scriptures with him.
2/17/202210 minutes, 58 seconds
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Great Quotes

Dr. Albert Rossi shares a number of great quotes that inspire and encourage us.
2/1/202211 minutes, 30 seconds
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We Are Not Alone

Dr. Albert Rossi reminds us that we are not alone in this life.
1/17/202210 minutes, 50 seconds
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Joy in Small Things

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his understanding of how to discover Christ's joy in both the small and great experiences of our daily lives.
12/28/202111 minutes, 23 seconds
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Am I Adam and Eve?

Dr. Albert Rossi asks who we really are in relation to Adam and Eve.
12/11/202112 minutes, 48 seconds
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Synergy

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses his understanding of the synergy of our cooperation with God in His work.
11/23/202111 minutes, 38 seconds
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We Have Been Freed From Suffering

Dr. Albert Rossi considers the difference between suffering and pain, and how we can be set free from suffering even during the pain of life.
11/11/202112 minutes
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Orthodoxy Is Exotic

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the exotic nature of the Orthodox Christian faith.
10/28/202111 minutes, 20 seconds
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Christ is Everything

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his thoughts on the statement, "Christ is everything, and the cross is a difficult privilege."
10/14/202111 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Delicate Poetry of Orthodoxy

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the mystery of the relationship that the Orthodox Church has with the Theotokos through the poetic expressions that the Church uses to describe her.
9/28/20219 minutes, 15 seconds
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Don’t Believe Everything You Think

Dr. Albert Rossi encourages us to be aware of the ways in which our thoughts are directing the course of our lives, both towards evil and good, and calls us to embrace those thoughts which align our lives with the thoughts of Christ.
9/7/202111 minutes, 1 second
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Our Wounds Are Our Gifts

Dr. Albert Rossi considers how the wounds that we experience in life can actually be gifts which offer us opportunities to draw closer to God.
8/20/20219 minutes, 14 seconds
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Inner Conflict

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the relationship between the inner conflict we experience and the discernment of the will of God.
7/28/202115 minutes, 35 seconds
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Conflict Resolution

Dr. Albert Rossi offers a method for conflict resolution as illustrated through his personal experience.
7/14/202119 minutes, 42 seconds
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What Would Jesus Do?

Dr. Albert Rossi offers a reflection on the question, "What Would Jesus Do?", and offers a more helpful variation on this popular question.
6/30/202110 minutes, 28 seconds
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Truth as Food

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the statement, "We are what we eat," in a discussion about truth.
6/11/202110 minutes, 33 seconds
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Becoming Like Children

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his thoughts on what it means to become like a child in order to inherit the Kingdom of God.
5/26/202113 minutes, 16 seconds
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What is Faith - St Thomas

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his reflections on faith as seen through the story of St. Thomas' encounter with the risen Jesus.
5/11/202112 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Garden of the Heart

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the Biblical imagery of our heart as a Garden in which God dwells.
4/23/202113 minutes, 40 seconds
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Musings about the Theotokos - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his musings about the real life experiences of the Theotokos.
4/9/202115 minutes, 42 seconds
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Musing About the Theotokos - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi muses about the life of the Theotokos, the Virgin Mary, "the Great Example".
3/27/202117 minutes, 22 seconds
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Lent 2021

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his answers to the questions: How can I be disciplined and relaxed? What have I learned from past Lents? And, what is my current attitude towards this current Lent?
3/12/202110 minutes, 38 seconds
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Facial Masks as a Spiritual Issue

Dr. Albert Rossi challenges us to consider how we are relating to one another over the issue of wearing facial masks.
2/24/20218 minutes, 23 seconds
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Learning from Mona Lisa

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the spiritual lessons that can be learned from the famous Mona Lisa.
2/9/202113 minutes, 51 seconds
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St. Therese of Lisieux - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects further on the spiritual treasures to be found in suffering through the words St. Therese of Lisieux.
1/26/202114 minutes, 50 seconds
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Fear is the Opposite of Love

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the quote, "Fear is the opposite of love."
1/12/202110 minutes, 50 seconds
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Making Christianity Really Real

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on a conversation he had following the Nativity divine services on how we can make Christianity really real in our lives.
12/28/202011 minutes, 32 seconds
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Movies for All Ages

Dr. Albert Rossi shares some movie recommendations for all to enjoy and discuss.
12/14/202011 minutes, 7 seconds
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An Inch Wide and a Mile Deep

Dr. Albert Rossi turns the well known phrase, "A Mile Wide and an Inch Deep," around in order to help us see our need to deeper into our true self in Christ.
11/28/202011 minutes, 11 seconds
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Reframing - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his discussion on the reframing of our thoughts based on his reading of the book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. (Part 2 of 2)
11/13/202016 minutes, 1 second
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Reframing - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the topic of reframing our thinking based on his reading of the book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. (Part 1 of 2)
10/30/202016 minutes, 48 seconds
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Political Correctness

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the topic of political correctness and shares his views on a better to be in relationship with one another.
10/15/202014 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Value of Little Things

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the life of St. Silouan and the great value of little things.
9/30/202016 minutes, 25 seconds
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Marriage is Eternal

Dr. Albert Rossi shares more about his view on the eternal nature of marriage and his relationship with his wife, of blessed memory.
9/9/202014 minutes, 31 seconds
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Surprises Happen

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the inevitability of surprises occurring in our lives and how our mindset directs the way in which we receive them.
8/27/202014 minutes, 18 seconds
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All Is Well - Dr. Rossi’s New Book

Dr. Albert Rossi introduces his new book published by Ancient Faith Publishing titled All is Well. Dr. Albert S. Rossi is a licensed clinical psychologist and Christian educator who has spoken and written widely on these topics. Dr. Rossi was a member of the SCOBA Commission on Contemporary Social and Moral Issues for six years. He is currently Director of Field Education and serves as the resident clinical psychologist at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. He is the author of Becoming a Healing Presence (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2014) and hosts the podcast of the same name on Ancient Faith Radio.
8/12/202013 minutes, 52 seconds
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Humor

Dr. Albert Rossi speaks about the importance of humor as we go through life.
7/28/202014 minutes, 33 seconds
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Becoming a Healing Presence in Dark Times

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on how we can be a healing presence during these dark times in our world.
7/14/202013 minutes, 45 seconds
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One Race, The Human Race

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the state of the human race in our culture and the Orthodox Church.
6/30/202013 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Human Race

Dr. Albert Rossi encourages us to consider what is in our own hearts in regards to prejudices in how we relate to other human beings.
6/15/202015 minutes, 57 seconds
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What is a Friend? - Part 2

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the question, What is a friend?
6/2/202018 minutes
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What is a Friend? - Part 1

Dr. Al Rossi reflects on the question, "What is a friend?"
5/19/202015 minutes, 42 seconds
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An Interview with an Orthodox Physician who Works in a NYC Hospital

Dr. Albert Rossi interview Dr. Alexis Vien, an Orthodox physician who has been working in a New York City hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/5/202022 minutes, 5 seconds
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Sobriety and the Desert Fathers

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. David Mezynski on the topic of Sobriety and the Desert Fathers. Fr. David is the former Dean of Students at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and is currently working as a social worker in Rochester, New York.
4/21/202011 minutes, 11 seconds
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Self Image

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the deep and important topic of self image as it relates to our life in Christ.
4/7/202014 minutes, 42 seconds
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St. Maximos the Confessor

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Joshua Lollar on the influence of St. Maximos the Confessor for us today.
3/19/202017 minutes, 31 seconds
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Resilience

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the importance of developing resilience in our lives by discussing the concept of object permanence.
3/3/202011 minutes, 26 seconds
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Systematics

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses how we express our beliefs as Orthodox Christians with Dr. Peter Bouteneff, Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Younkers, NY.
2/17/202015 minutes, 40 seconds
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St. Therese of Lisieux - Part 1

Dr. Albert Rossi shares about his relationship with St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
1/25/202013 minutes, 42 seconds
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Guilt and Shame

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. David Mezynski on the dangerous and helpful understandings of guilt and shame. The Very Rev. Dr David Mezynski is the Assistant Professor of Orthodox Spirituality at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
1/10/202013 minutes, 25 seconds
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Two Trinities

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the Two Trinities - the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and Me, Myself and I.
12/23/201915 minutes, 26 seconds
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Fr. Roman Braga

Dr. Al Rossi interviews Dr. Daniel Hinshaw on the life and spiritual legacy of Fr. Roman Braga. Dr. Daniel Hinshaw is professor of palliative care at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, New York.
12/7/201925 minutes, 45 seconds
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Reflections on Christmas

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his reflections on the meaning of Christmas.
11/22/201912 minutes, 30 seconds
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Transparency and Accountability: An Interview with Fr. Nikodhim

Dr. Albert Rossi has a conversation with Fr. Nikodhim, pastor of St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church in Queens, New York, on the topic of transparency and accountability in the development of trust of others in dangerous situations.
11/6/201914 minutes, 56 seconds
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Meditation

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the importance of daily meditation.
10/21/201914 minutes, 11 seconds
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OCAMPR 2019: An Interview with Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli, co-host of the AFR podcast "A Wounded Healer," on the upcoming OCAMPR conference. OCAMPR stands for The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion.
10/3/201912 minutes, 44 seconds
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Lessons from St. Silouan the Athonite

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on one of his favorite saints, St. Silouan the Athonite. The book Dr. Rossi references, Saint Silouan the Athonite, is available through the Ancient Faith Store.
9/19/201917 minutes, 18 seconds
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Borders and Frontiers: An Interview with Rev. Dr. Anthony G. Roeber

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Rev. Dr. Anthony G. Roeber, Professor of Church History at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the topic of "Boundaries and Frontiers Within the Church."
9/4/201915 minutes, 39 seconds
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Purity of Heart and Sexual Chastity

Dr. Rossi address issues of the purity of the heart and mind in relation to sexual chastity.
8/20/201915 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Homily and the Hearer: Interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen

Dr. Albert Rossi has a follow up interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen on the topic of "The Homily and the Hearer." Rev. Dr. J. Sergius Halvorsen is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
8/5/201918 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Power of a Soft Smile

Dr. Rossi speaks about the power of a soft smile on our heart and mind.
7/18/201913 minutes, 48 seconds
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Interview with Dr. Grant S. White: Liturgy and the Search for Meaning

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Grant S. White, Assistant Professor of Liturgical Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the topic of the Liturgy and a person's search for meaning in turbulent times.
7/4/201912 minutes, 27 seconds
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On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus - Part 2

Dr. Rossi continues his reflections on the book titled On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus by Lev Gillet.
6/18/201912 minutes, 59 seconds
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On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus - Part 1

Dr. Rossi reflects on the book titled On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus by Lev Gillet.
5/30/201912 minutes, 29 seconds
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Risen Christians: An Interview with Fr. Alexander Rentel

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews the Very Rev. Dr. Alexander Rentel, the new Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America. Fr. Alexander recently gave a homily in the chapel of St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary on the topic of the paschal light of Christ at work in risen Christians.
5/16/201916 minutes, 23 seconds
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Icons of God: An Interview with Fr. John Behr

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. John Behr (Director of the Master of Theology Program and the Father Georges Florovsky Distinguished Professorship of Patristics at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY) on a homily he gave on the Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas.
4/25/201919 minutes, 3 seconds
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Overcoming Impulse Through Relaxation and Prayer: An Interview with Fr. Alexis Trader

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Alexis Trader, author of Ancient Christian Wisdom, on the topic of overcoming impulsivity and the desire to control the world around us.
4/9/201916 minutes, 11 seconds
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St. Mary of the Egypt

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt and the ways that she calls us to our own life of repentance.
3/26/201918 minutes, 12 seconds
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Polarization: An Interview with Bishop Paul (OCA)

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews The Right Reverend Paul, Bishop of Chicago and the Midwest in the Orthodox Church in America, on the present condition of polarization within the Church and the United States.
3/11/201914 minutes, 29 seconds
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Miracles

Dr. Rossi reflects on the purpose and meaning of miracles in the mystery of God's plan, and calls us to become more aware of the miracles that we experience everyday.
2/22/201914 minutes, 50 seconds
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Sacred Arts Initiative

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Peter Bouteneff about the Sacred Arts Initiative at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. Information about the Sacred Arts Initiative can be found here.
2/5/201915 minutes, 28 seconds
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My Conversion

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his faith journey and conversion to the Orthodox Church.
1/19/201913 minutes, 6 seconds
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Music as Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Carla Thomas

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Carla Thomas, M.D., Trustee of St. Vladimir's Seminary, on the topic of using music as a healing therapy. Dr. Thomas is a Family Practice physician, Board Member of Orthodox Prison Ministry, member of the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black and parishioner at St. Luke Orthodox Church in Anniston, Alabama (OCA).
1/3/201914 minutes, 42 seconds
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A Seminarian’s Letter

Dr. Albert Rossi shares a letter that he received from a former seminarian about the lessons that he learned and how he is sharing those insights through his ministry today.
12/18/201811 minutes, 45 seconds
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Project Uganda: An Interview with Seminarian Dn. Simon Menya

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews seminarian Dn. Simon Menya on his vision for ministry in his home country called "Project Uganda." Dn. Simon is a student at Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
12/3/201813 minutes, 58 seconds
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Circle of Influence

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on difference between reactive and proactive approaches to life.
11/15/201810 minutes, 21 seconds
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Apologetics and Evangelization: An Interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Sergius Halvorsen on the topic of "Apologetics and Evangelization: The Dangers of Profiteering." Rev. Dr. J. Sergius Halvorsen is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
11/6/201814 minutes, 1 second
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Active Listening

Dr. Albert Rossi talks about the meaning and importance of 'active listening.'
10/23/201815 minutes, 26 seconds
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Bioethics of Gene Editing: Interview with Dr. Gayle Woloschak

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Gayle Woloschak on the topic of bioethics. Dr. Woloschak is a professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Religion and Science at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago, and at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, as well as Professor of Bioethics at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
10/3/201812 minutes, 46 seconds
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Summer Musings

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his insights from his summer experiences.
9/17/201816 minutes, 27 seconds
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2018 OCAMPR Conference: Interview with Dr. Philip Mamalakis

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis on the 2018 Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion (OCAMPR) Conference titled "Compliance and Resistance: Discerning the Spirit". This year's conference will be held on November 8-10 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Cultural Center in Somerset, New Jersey.
9/3/201815 minutes, 59 seconds
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Heart of the Desert

Dr. Albert Rossi shares his reflections on the book titled In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers by Fr. John Chryssavgis.
8/17/201813 minutes, 57 seconds
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Harlots in the Desert

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. David Mezynski, Associate Dean for Student Affairs at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the book titled Harlots of the Desert by Benedicta Ward.
8/2/201816 minutes, 41 seconds
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Narcissism

Dr. Albert Rossi explains the narcissus myth and how the narcissistic tendency that is in all of us needs to be healed by the cross of Christ.
7/16/201812 minutes, 56 seconds
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An Interview with Dr. Gayle Woloschak

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Gayle Woloschak about OCAMPR and her life and faith journey. Dr. Woloschak, professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Religion and Science at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago, and at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, as well as Professor of Bioethics at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
7/2/201811 minutes, 42 seconds
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Introverts and Extroverts

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the difference between introverts and extroverts.
6/14/201815 minutes, 19 seconds
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An Interview with Metropolitan Tikhon

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon of All America and Canada about his encounter with a young girl with terminal cancer.
5/26/201816 minutes, 53 seconds
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Leisure

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the topic of leisure and invites us to consider how to use our leisure time to restore our souls.
5/10/201816 minutes, 52 seconds
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How to Be a Sinner: An Interview with Dr. Peter Bouteneff

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Peter Bouteneff about his new book titled, How to Become a Sinner, published by St. Vladimir's Press. Dr. Bouteneff is the Director of the Master of Arts Program and Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
4/23/201822 minutes, 44 seconds
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All is Well

Dr. Albert Rossi explains how we can live in the awareness that "all is well" in the middle of a troubled world.
4/5/201817 minutes, 10 seconds
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Orthodoxy on Tap

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Spyridoula Fotinis about the gathering for young adults called Orthodoxy on Tap.
3/20/201814 minutes, 28 seconds
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Narrative: Interview with Fr. John Shimchick

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the role of "narrative" in the life of Orthodox Christians with Fr. John Shimchick. Fr. John is the rector of the Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross (OCA) in Medford, NJ. The video interview by Fr. John with Dr. Rossi that is reference in this podcast can be found here.
3/3/201814 minutes, 14 seconds
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My Favorite Bible Quotes

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on some of his favorite Bible quotes and shares how they speak to him.
2/16/201811 minutes, 25 seconds
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An Interview with Fr. Joshua Trant

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Joshua Trant, parish priest of St. Matthew the Apostle Mission in Baton Rouge, LA.
1/31/201816 minutes, 14 seconds
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Consciousness - Part 3

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his discussion on consciousness by helping us understand that consciousness consists of more than thought to include the total person. (Part 3 of 3)
1/16/201815 minutes, 31 seconds
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An Interview with John Maddex

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews John Maddex, Co-Founder and President of Ancient Faith Ministries, about his coming into the Orthodox Church, the founding of AFM and what he has learned along the way.
12/30/201715 minutes, 7 seconds
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Consciousness - Part 2

Dr. Rossi shares some ideas for how to counteract our dark thoughts and regain freedom in our minds. (Part 2 of 3)
12/11/201714 minutes, 32 seconds
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Consciousness - Part 1

Dr. Rossi discusses our ability to have control over our thought processes, so that we have freedom over our minds. (Part 1 of 3)
11/25/201712 minutes, 54 seconds
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Music as Prayer

Dr. Rossi interviews Matushka Robin Freeman, Director of Music at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary.
11/10/201715 minutes, 50 seconds
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Psalm 23

Dr. Rossi reflects on the message of Psalm 23, and shares a beautiful recording of the psalm set to music.
10/26/201714 minutes, 54 seconds
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Identity: Interview with Fr. Raymond Browne

Dr. Rossi, interviews Fr. Raymond Browne, Rector of St. Mark's Orthodox Church (OCA) in Wrightstown, PA, on the topic of identity.
10/9/201716 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Temptations of Jesus

Dr. Rossi reflects upon the Gospel account of the temptation of Jesus in light of his trip to the Mount of Temptation Monastery in the Holy Land.
9/27/201720 minutes, 49 seconds
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Apologetics: Interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Sergius Halvorsen on the topic of apologetics.
9/8/201722 minutes, 11 seconds
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Public Violence

Dr. Rossi speaks to the current outbreak of public political violence, and our own temptations to violence in various forms and ways.
8/18/201715 minutes, 17 seconds
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Jesus and Adam

Dr. Rossi interviews a recent graduate of St Tikhon's on his insightful thesis, Jesus and Adam.
8/2/201714 minutes, 27 seconds
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Theotokos

Dr. Rossi shares his reflections on the life and ministry of the Theotokos.
7/20/201719 minutes, 27 seconds
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Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 2

Dr. Rossi shares remembrances of Fr. Thomas Hopko from his friends and family along with some of Fr. Tom's maxims. This podcast is part 2 of 2.
7/3/201716 minutes, 22 seconds
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Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 1

Dr. Rossi reflects on the life and ministry of Fr. Thomas Hopko. This podcast is Part 1 of 2.
6/14/201720 minutes, 45 seconds
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Invisible to the Eye

Dr. Rossi reflects on the reality of what is unseen, seeing Christ through the eyes of the heart even in death.
5/30/201710 minutes, 43 seconds
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Family Systems

Dr. Rossi once again interviews Fr. Sean Levine, a graduate of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary and now chaplain in the United States Army, regarding Family Systems Theory and how it applies to our healing the growth.
5/13/201713 minutes, 57 seconds
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Psalm 6

Dr. Rossi reflects upon the meaning and significance of Psalm 6 in the light of his dear wife's suffering and death from bone cancer.
4/28/201713 minutes, 1 second
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What is Sanity?

Dr. Rossi addresses the question, "What is Sanity?" He interviews Alexis, an Orthodox Christian living with schizophrenia.
4/7/201716 minutes, 44 seconds
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Lake Galilee

Dr. Rossi shares his travels to the Holy Land by describing the Lake (Sea) of Galilee and the surrounding area where Jesus did much of his ministry.
3/24/201715 minutes, 59 seconds
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Canon Law

Dr. Rossi interviews the Very Rev. Alexander Rentel on the topic of Canon Law. Fr. Rentel is the Director of the Master of Divinity Program, Ecclesiarch, Assistant Professor of Canon Law and Byzantine Studies and The John and Paraskeva Skvir Lecturer in Practical Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonker, NY.
3/1/201716 minutes, 54 seconds
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A Sense of Wonder

Dr. Rossi reflects upon the power of a sense of wonder in how we approach life and God.
2/14/201713 minutes, 43 seconds
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Homiletics

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Sergius Halvorsen on the place of the homily in the life of the average parishioner. The Rev. Dr. J. Sergius Halvorsen is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Rhetoric at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
2/1/201717 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Trees of Paradise

Dr. Rossi shares his thoughts on the meaning and purpose of the trees in the Garden of Eden for us today.
1/17/201716 minutes, 8 seconds
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Clergy Peer Learning Groups: An Interview with Fr. Nicholas Solak

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Nicholas Solak, parish priest of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Stroudsburg, PA, on the topic of Clergy Peer Learning Groups in the life of a priest.
1/2/201717 minutes, 24 seconds
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Politics

Dr. Rossi addresses the often controversial subject of politics. He encourages us, through the teaching of St. John Chrysostom, to always keep an eschatological view of this world and our engagement in the political arena.
12/17/201616 minutes, 12 seconds
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Sean Levine, a graduate of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary and now chaplain in the United States Army, about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
11/29/201611 minutes, 45 seconds
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On Pain and Suffering

Dr. Rossi shares a brief summary of his presentation titled "On Pain and Suffering" at the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion (OCAMPR) conference held at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA.
11/15/201615 minutes, 55 seconds
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Grieving

Dr. Rossi interview Simon Menya, a Ugandan student at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the topic of grieving.
10/28/201614 minutes, 8 seconds
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Detachment

Dr. Rossi speaks to us about the role of detachment in our life in Christ. He shares from his own experience of learning to let go of the success of his labor, even as he strives to be faithful in all that he does.
10/10/201613 minutes, 44 seconds
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Baptism

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Paul Meyendorff on the topic of Baptism. Dr. Meyendorff was the Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
9/18/201616 minutes, 35 seconds
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Lust Temptations

Dr. Rossi discusses the temptation towards sexual lust and the power of Christ that helps us to overcome these temptations to sin.
9/1/201613 minutes, 31 seconds
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Temptation and Sin

Dr. Rossi shares the differences between temptation and sin.
8/16/201615 minutes, 46 seconds
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Hospitality

Dr. Rossi interviews Wes Pulley, a recent graduate from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY, on the topic of hospitality in the local parish.
8/2/201617 minutes, 5 seconds
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Becoming Childlike

Dr. Rossi reflects upon an interaction that he had with his granddaughter and Jesus' call to become like a little child.
6/29/20169 minutes, 30 seconds
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Interview with Fr. Paul Lazor

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Paul Lazor, the former Dean of Students at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
6/12/201613 minutes, 45 seconds
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Meteora

Dr. Rossi describes the power of holy places, like Meteora in Greece, to deepen our faith.
5/28/201614 minutes, 45 seconds
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Healing

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Paul Meyendorff about the topic of healing and the Sacrament of Unction.
5/10/201613 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Blessing of Milo

Dr. Rossi share his experience with the Orthodox blessing of a child.
4/16/201617 minutes, 29 seconds
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Missions in Mongolia

Dr. Rossi interviews Christopher and Jennifer Moore, who spent eight months as missionaries in Mongolia. Christopher is a first year student at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
4/1/201617 minutes, 48 seconds
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Eucharist

Dr. Rossi shares a few reflections on the Eucharist and its meaning in our lives.
3/11/201613 minutes, 35 seconds
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Simon

Dr. Rossi interviews Simon Menya, a Ugandan student at St. Vladimir's Orthodoxy Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
2/19/201620 minutes, 53 seconds
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Seeing Goodness In Children

Dr. Rossi encourages us to see and call out the goodness in the lives of our children.
2/5/201616 minutes, 8 seconds
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Straight Talk About Youth

Dr. Rossi addresses some of the difficult issues that youth today face, and how we can be a healing presence in their lives.
1/20/201613 minutes, 53 seconds
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Why Go To Church?

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Paul Meyendorff, the Father Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology and Director of Continuing Education at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary about the importance of attending and participating in the Divine Liturgy.
1/4/201616 minutes, 41 seconds
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Bells

What role do bells play in the Orthodox Church? Dr. Rossi tells us and gives a brief history of their use.
12/18/201512 minutes, 18 seconds
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Self Love and Self Hate - Dr. Peter Bouteneff

Dr. Rossi welcomes guest Dr. Peter Bouteneff, Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary to discuss a retreat he recently led about finding the proper view of self as a person created in the image of God.
12/2/201520 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Jesus Prayer - Reflections

Dr. Rossi continues to talk about the Jesus Prayer.
11/14/201521 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Jesus Prayer - Sung!

Today we have the special treat of hearing several recordings obtained by Dr. Rossi of people singing the Jesus Prayer.
10/26/201514 minutes, 18 seconds
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East Meets East - The Indian Orthodox

Dr. Rossi interviews a young seminarian at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary about the Indian Orthodox Church. We also hear some examples of Indian Orthodox chant.
10/9/201516 minutes, 48 seconds
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Orthodoxy and Therapy

Dr. Rossi discusses therapy in the Orthodox tradition as well as some advice on choosing a therapist.
9/25/201521 minutes, 31 seconds
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Orthodox and Schizophrenic - An Experience of God’s Love

Listen to this beautiful interview with Alexis, an Orthodox Christian living with schizophrenia and someone who has a relationship with Christ which is a powerful witness to the love of God.
9/10/201521 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Wisdom of Abba Poemen

Dr. Rossi selects some of his favorite sayings from the beloved Desert Father, Abba Poemen.
8/23/201513 minutes, 55 seconds
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Mother Maria of Paris

Dr. Rossi talks with graduate student and old friend Danielle Xanthos about the ministry and martyrdom of Mother Maria of Paris.
8/4/201514 minutes, 22 seconds
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Can Anything Good Come From Nazareth?

Today Dr. Rossi reflects on the town of Nazareth in the New Testament and specifically on the life of Christ in that town.
7/16/201516 minutes, 19 seconds
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Desert Mothers

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. David Mezynski about a course he taught at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary about the Desert Mothers of the Church.
7/7/201518 minutes, 39 seconds
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Aging and Preparation

After coming home from a visit with Matushka Juliana Schmemann, Dr. Rossi reflects on aging and the preparation for the next life.
6/19/201514 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Other Side

What is our relationship with those who have gone to heaven? Dr. Rossi reflects on this as well as his remembrance of Fr. Thomas Hopko.
6/4/201514 minutes, 56 seconds
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An Attitude of Gratitude

Today, Dr. Rossi talks about thankfulness for all things—good or bad. It's an attitude we all need to cultivate.
5/18/201510 minutes, 19 seconds
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Reaching Our Young Adults

Dr. Rossi talks with Fr. Joseph Purpura, Chairman of the Department of Youth and Parish Ministry for the Antiochian Archdiocese. Learn about how to best communicate with and serve our teens and young people.
5/1/201517 minutes, 2 seconds
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Applied Creativity

Today Dr. Rossi reflects on a sermon given by a student priest at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. The topic was the action taken to get the paralytic in front of Jesus.
3/25/201512 minutes, 44 seconds
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Dr. Jane Hinshaw

Today Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Jane (Carnahan) Hinshaw, a Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health Care System. She is also an Orthodox Christian. They discuss mental health, medicine, and therapies designed to help those struggling.
3/4/201520 minutes, 58 seconds
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Palliative and Hospice Care

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Dan Hinshaw, a surgeon who wrote the book Suffering and the Nature of Healing, published by SVS Press.
2/17/201515 minutes, 22 seconds
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A Myrrh-Gushing Icon

Dr. Rossi takes us to Taylor, PA, and share his experience with the myrrh-gushing icon at St. George Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church. He interviews a college student and plays a clip of the singing of the faithful gathered there.
2/2/201519 minutes, 29 seconds
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A Special Visit on New Year’s Eve

Dr. Rossi reflects on his visit to the gravesite of his wife on New Years Eve and the significance of life, death, and the incarnation.
1/16/201518 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Orthodox Way

Today, Dr. Rossi reflects on Met. Kallistos Ware's book, The Orthodox Way, and tells about the journey of living the Orthodox life in Christ.
1/2/201523 minutes, 46 seconds
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Amish Country

Dr. Rossi gave a retreat in Lancaster, PA, which is the heart of the Amish and Mennonite community. He interviews Fr. Alex Goussetis from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church about how he is relating to them.
12/14/201420 minutes, 18 seconds
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St. Perpetua

Dr. Rossi shares the story of the martyrdom of St. Perpetua as well as St. Felicitas.
11/26/201414 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Homily

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Bruce Beck, Assistant Professor of New Testament and Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute at Holy Cross Seminary. They talk about the importance of the homily in the Divine Liturgy and how we should prepare ourselves to hear it.
11/4/201416 minutes, 38 seconds
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Communicating Before Marriage

Dr. Rossi talks about the pre-marital communications period and how important it is to understand your future spouse.
10/20/201420 minutes, 17 seconds
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Prison Ministry

Today Dr. Rossi talks with Fr. Nick Solak, parish priest and faculty member at St. Vladimir's Seminary about prison ministry and training seminarians for work in prisons.
10/1/201417 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Theology of Illness

In November of 2013, Dr. Rossi interviewed Sarah Najjar who was suffering from cancer. Sarah fell asleep in the Lord in August of this year and Dr. Rossi has returned to the microphone to reflect on illness.
9/16/201417 minutes, 15 seconds
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Vocation

Dr. Rossi interviews His Grace Bishop Gregory of Nyssa of the American Carpatho-Russian Archdiocese and the liaison between OCF and the Assembly of Bishops. They discuss discerning God's calling on your life.
8/29/201420 minutes, 51 seconds
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More on the Psalms

On the last episode, Dr. Rossi welcomed Fr. John Jillions who gave some reflections on the Psalms. Today Dr. Rossi shares some thoughts about some of his own favorite Psalms.
8/14/201416 minutes, 28 seconds
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Fr. John Jillions on the Psalms

Dr. Rossi welcomes Fr. John Jillions, Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America, to talk about the healing nature of the Psalms.
7/29/201420 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Old Testament in Eastern Orthodox Tradition

Dr. Rossi talks about a recent book by Dr. Eugen Pentiuc entitled The Old Testament in Eastern Orthodox Tradition.
7/2/201416 minutes, 51 seconds
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Fr. Ted Pisarchuk - Becoming a Better Parishioner

Dr. Rossi interviews the parish priest at St. Justin Martyr Orthodox Church in Jacksonville about parish life, outreach, and evangelism.
6/19/201416 minutes, 36 seconds
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Enriching Your Marriage

Today Dr. Rossi shares some of the material he uses in marriage enrichment seminars around the country.
5/29/201425 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Orthodox Wedding

Dr. Rossi has just returned from attending a wedding and his cup is overflowing with the intense significance and joy of the ceremony.
5/14/201414 minutes, 12 seconds
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Interview with Fr. Alexander Atty - Part 2

Many of you heard and appreciated part 1 of Dr. Rossi's interview with Fr. Alexander Atty recorded shortly before his falling asleep in the Lord. But there was also a part 2 and we present that today as a very touching tribute to Fr. Alexander. May his memory be eternal.
4/23/201412 minutes, 18 seconds
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Becoming Human

Dr. Rossi reviews the new book by Fr. John Behr: Becoming Human.
4/2/201415 minutes, 43 seconds
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Bishop John on Purity

Today Dr. Rossi interviews Bishop John (Abdalah) of the Antiochian Archdiocese on the subject of purity.
3/11/201414 minutes, 49 seconds
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Beauty

Today Dr. Rossi reflects on the importance of beauty and in particular of creating beauty in our lives.
2/25/201416 minutes
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Meet Fr. Michael Nasser

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Michael Nasser, past Director of Antiochian Village Camp and Project Mexico. Fr. Michael is now priest of Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission in Bowling Green, KY.
2/8/201420 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Brothers Karamazov

In his last episode, Dr. Rossi reflected on the character Fr. Zosima from the Fyodor Dostoyevsky novel The Brothers Karamazov. Today he talks about the brothers themselves and the correlation with our own lives.
1/21/201416 minutes, 54 seconds
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Lessons from Fr. Zosima

Dr. Rossi takes some pages out of Brothers Karamazov and Dostoyevsky's character Fr. Zosima to help us learn how to live and love.
1/5/201420 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Two Gardens

Dr. Rossi interviews St. Vladimir's Seminary graduate Tracy Gustilo about the way the Fathers weave together the Garden of Eden and the Garden of Gethsemane.
12/18/201318 minutes, 30 seconds
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GPS - Finding Our Way

Dr. Rossi uses the analogy of his GPS to bring home a point about how the Lord guides our way.
12/2/201315 minutes, 6 seconds
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Living with Cancer

Today, Dr. Rossi interviews a wife and mother of two small children who is fighting cancer and has gone through several surgeries, treatments, and procedures. What can be learned from such an experience and where does God come into the picture?
11/16/201318 minutes, 28 seconds
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Fr. Alexander Atty - Joy in Suffering

Dr. Rossi visits with Fr. Alexander Atty at Antiochian Village and discusses Fr. Alexander's cancer diagnosis and how he has dealt with it. Part two of the interview.
10/31/201317 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Fathers and Community

Dr. Rossi conducts an interview with the Dean of Students at St Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary who gave a talk on this topic to a parish recently.
10/15/201314 minutes, 20 seconds
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Evangelism

Dr. Rossi reflects on what is means to evangelize from an Orthodox perspective.
10/1/201317 minutes, 26 seconds
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Loving Our Veterans

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. James Parnell, a veteran who is a student at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary preparing to become a chaplain. They discuss the reintegration and healing of combat veterans and their families.
9/16/201322 minutes, 34 seconds
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Divine Madness

Dr. Rossi is in Cape Cod by the surf as he reflects on Elder Porphryrios' book Wounded by Love.
8/31/201316 minutes, 30 seconds
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St. Blandina

Today, Dr. Rossi looks at the life and martyrdom of St. Blandina from the 2nd Century.
8/16/201314 minutes, 3 seconds
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Pastoral Care

Dr. Rossi's guest is Rev. Dr. Sarah Fogg, Director of Pastoral Care at St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Fogg has long been an instructor in pastoral care for the seminary students at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. She also gave the commencement address at St. Vladimir's.
7/30/201323 minutes, 55 seconds
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A Message for Youth on Sex

Dr. Rossi recorded an adaptation of his talk that he gives to youth on sex, lust, and marriage. His talk usually lasts a couple of hours but he has condensed it here to 45 minutes. Its well worth listening to!
7/12/201346 minutes, 45 seconds
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Gentleness as a Mindset

In an often harsh world, a gentle spirit is a reflection of the life of Christ within us.
6/28/201315 minutes, 5 seconds
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Christ Lifting Adam and Eve to Paradise

Dr. Rossi talks with iconographer Khouria Erin Kimmett about the icon most associated with the resurrection.
6/12/201319 minutes, 8 seconds
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Had I a Golden Thread

Dr. Rossi uses the song "Had I a Golden Thread" as sung by his wife of blessed memory to illustrate the opportunity we all have to be a healing presence.
5/25/201314 minutes, 19 seconds
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Lessons from St. Irenaeus

In this episode, Dr. Rossi interviews St. Vladimir's student Tracy Gustilo about St. Irenaeus.
5/10/201321 minutes, 32 seconds
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Path to Sanity

Dr. Rossi talks about the book God's Path to Sanity by Dee Pennock.
4/26/201314 minutes, 11 seconds
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Cognitive Dissonance

What comes to mind when you hear the term "cognitive dissonance"? Today Dr. Rossi shows how this reality is active in our lives as Orthodox Christians.
4/10/201316 minutes, 36 seconds
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Relax in God’s Hands

Dr. Rossi uses a quote from St. Irenaeus to illustrate the need for balance in our lives.
3/26/201314 minutes, 10 seconds
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Embracing Ambiguity - Part 2

In an earlier podcast, Dr. Rossi dealt with our need to embrace ambiguity as a way to become a healing presence. After receiving an email from a listener, he continues with this theme today.
3/4/201320 minutes
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Amazing Grace

Today Dr. Rossi reflects on this well-known hymn from both a personal standpoint as well as its place in Orthodox theology.
2/16/201317 minutes, 37 seconds
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Icons - Windows and Mirrors

Today, Dr. Rossi reflects on icons and the very different perspective of the Orthodox Christian when viewing them.
1/31/201314 minutes, 44 seconds
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Les Miserables

Dr. Rossi reviews the new movie, Les Miserables, and points out the messages that are consistent with the Orthodox faith.
1/15/201313 minutes, 16 seconds
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Silent Night

In his special Christmas episode, Dr. Rossi explores the "night" in both the Nativity story as well as Christ's Passion.
12/18/201219 minutes, 22 seconds
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Vocation as a Way of Life

What is the difference between a career and a vocation? Dr. Rossi tells a personal story from his days as a Monk.
12/3/201216 minutes, 7 seconds
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Evangelizing Orphans

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Nicholas Andruchow, Associate Director of Project Mexico.
11/16/201213 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Sacrament of the Present Moment

We hear so much about "living in the present moment" but what does that mean and how do we do it?
10/31/201216 minutes, 14 seconds
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Christian Time Management

Books and seminars abound on the topic of time management but Dr. Rossi says as Christians we need to look at time management in a different way.
10/17/201220 minutes, 53 seconds
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Forgiveness From the Heart

True forgiveness comes from the heart and Dr. Rossi tells us what that looks like.
10/2/201215 minutes, 59 seconds
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Suicide - Part 2

Dr. Rossi continues his comments on suicide and talks in particular about the Pastoral Paper on Suicide that was adopted by SCOBA in May of 2007.
9/5/201219 minutes, 46 seconds
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Suicide - Part 1

In the first of a two-part series, Dr. Rossi helps us be a healing presence for those who are tempted with suicide.
8/22/201223 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Problem of Death

None of us can avoid death. So as Orthodox Christians, how should we look at death and grief in a healing manner?
8/7/201216 minutes, 20 seconds
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Asceticism and Orthodox Secularism

In the third installment on the general topic of asceticism, Dr. Rossi addresses the subtle temptation to slip into secularism.
7/27/201216 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Problem of Suffering

Why is there suffering in the world? Is God trying to punish us? Dr. Rossi addresses this important topic and helps us understand that there is purpose in suffering.
7/8/201213 minutes, 6 seconds
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Dark Asceticism

Continuing his series on the "Pendulum of Asceticism", Dr. Rossi talks about "Dark Asceticism" and its dangers.
6/16/201218 minutes, 2 seconds
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Sane Asceticism

Dr. Rossi begins a short series on the "Pendulum of Asceticism" with today's episode titled "Sane Asceticism."
6/1/201212 minutes, 58 seconds
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Embracing Ambiguity

Continuing the theme of the last episode which dealt with Orthodoxy as Paradoxy, Dr. Rossi talks about the need to embrace ambiguity.
5/18/201213 minutes, 21 seconds
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Orthodoxy is “Paradoxy”

Dr. Rossi talks about the many paradoxes in Orthodoxy that defy explanation but at the same time define our faith.
5/4/201213 minutes, 17 seconds
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Personal Freedom

What are we free and not free to do as believers in Christ? Dr. Rossi gives some practical examples of freedom used where freedom was not appropriate.
4/20/201216 minutes, 22 seconds
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Rigorous Honesty

In this episode Dr. Rossi talks about pursuing a personal policy of honesty in all things.
4/6/201214 minutes, 18 seconds
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Our Memories

How should we consider our memories? As simple camcorders, recording each event and recalling them the same way each time or something more complex?
3/24/201215 minutes, 46 seconds
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Despondency

Today, Dr. Rossi distinguishes between despondency and depression and helps us recognize and deal with it so we can be a healing presence to others.
3/12/201214 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Power of Being Non-Judgmental

Dr. Rossi talks about the jungle of wicked thoughts in our minds and the need to not judge others.
2/24/201212 minutes, 18 seconds
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Living for Others

Part of becoming a healing presence is to share our lives with others without the expectation of reward or acknowledgement. Dr. Rossi shares the story of Johnny Appleseed as an example.
2/10/201213 minutes, 15 seconds
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Anger

Anger - express it or repress it? Dr. Al Rossi gives us guidance and helps us understand the healthy and Christ-like alternatives.
1/30/201213 minutes, 43 seconds
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Internet Pornography - Part 2

In part 2, Dr. Rossi gives some practical advice to those who are struggling with internet pornography or those who provide counseling.
1/15/201222 minutes, 56 seconds
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Internet Pornography - Part 1

Dr. Rossi identifies the the alarming statistics and the alluring dangers of Internet Pornography.
12/31/201126 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Still Small Voice

How does God speak to us? Are we listening?
12/16/201113 minutes, 26 seconds
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Walking in God’s Presence

What does it mean to be constantly in the presence of God? Dr. Rossi explores the practical implications in today's episode.
12/4/201115 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Heart of the Matter

Our communion with God springs from the heart - our all important "inner space."
11/16/201111 minutes, 37 seconds
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Hearing the Snow

When we are intentional in our listening and silence, we are in the best position to commune with Christ.
10/31/201112 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Power of the Name

When we are silently aware of the presence of Christ, the whisper of His name will bring healing to us and spill out to others.
10/17/201115 minutes, 40 seconds
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Solitude

Metropolitan Kallistos says "Solitude is a state of soul, not a matter of geographical location. The real desert lies within the heart." In this episode, Dr. Rossi explores the healing nature of silence.
10/3/201117 minutes, 58 seconds
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God Heals Others Through Us

Dr. Rossi explores how the fire of God's healing presence can flow right through us to others.
9/19/201117 minutes, 37 seconds
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Welcome to Our First Episode

In this inaugural program, Dr. Rossi helps us define what "a Healing Presence" is and how we can begin that journey together. Included is a touching musical recording of Dr. Rossi's dear wife who fell asleep in the Lord several years ago, but who is still his life's companion.
9/1/201121 minutes, 54 seconds