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Watchful Eating

English, Christianity, 1 season, 318 episodes, 1 day, 5 hours, 17 minutes
About
Watchful Eating takes the listener on a daily journey toward having a reasonable, spiritual relationship with food, using the writing of a father from the Philokalia, St. Hesychios.
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The Noonday Demon

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how everything we have belongs to God . . . including our free time.
5/19/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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Little Foxes

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the onslaught of thoughts the demons launch at us and how only a disciplined intellect will prevail.
5/18/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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Like Children Led Astray

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how easily we are led astray and how simple provocations become sin when embodied.
5/17/20235 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Experienced

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the demons which attack us have been tempting us since Adam; yet, the experience we gain from the Jesus prayer and Holy Orthodoxy help us to win the battle.
5/16/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Earth of Our Heart

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how, for our hearts to be gladdened and softened, we must spend consistent time with Jesus Christ and His Holy Name.
5/15/20234 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Law of the Lord

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how precious the statutes of God are and how we know when we’re keeping them.
5/12/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Aid of a Mighty King

In this episode, Fr. David continues yesterday’s theme of Jesus as our helper and king.
5/11/20234 minutes, 41 seconds
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You Will Not Find a Greater Help Than Jesus

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of calling out for Jesus to help us every time we sit down to eat.
5/10/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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Humiliation

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the positive side of humiliation and the need to avoid despair.
5/9/20234 minutes, 38 seconds
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We Are Not Mightier Than Samson . . .

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we are not to have confidence in ourselves.
5/8/20234 minutes, 42 seconds
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We Wrestle Not With Flesh & Blood

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the spiritual nature of our battle against physical desires.
5/5/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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A Single Sinner

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how reliance on our rational thinking can derail our entire watchful eating journey.
5/4/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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Rejoice in God’s Goodness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the reality of “battle fatigue” and the need to remember God’s love for us.
5/4/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Four Virtues

In this episode, Fr. David discusses four connected virtues needed to keep both heart and body undefiled.
5/2/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Gulf Between Soul & Body

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the need to subject the body to the rule of the soul.
5/1/20235 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Pure Mind

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how silence helps purify the mind and keep it focused on God.
4/28/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Pure Mind

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how silence helps purify the mind and keep it focused on God.
4/28/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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Loose Speech

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how something as simple as talking too much can lead to other sins.
4/27/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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Cutting Off the Incensive Power

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how eliminating our self-will through obedience to the Church aids us in our journey.
4/26/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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Do You Want to Learn?

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what is required of us if we deeply desire to learn watchfulness.
4/25/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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Spiritual Muscle Memory

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the key to successful watchfulness is to practice it over and over again for life.
4/24/20235 minutes, 46 seconds
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Spiritual Muscle Memory

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the key to successful watchfulness is to practice it over and over again for life.
4/24/20235 minutes, 46 seconds
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We Are the Lord’s

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how both good and bad days of watchful eating are to be given to God.
4/21/20234 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Red Sea Is Not Among the Stars

In this episode, Fr. David reminds us that watchful eating is meaningless if our focus is only on earthly benefits.
4/20/20234 minutes, 40 seconds
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Be Still as the Spider

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of patience, stillness and perseverance.
4/19/20230
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Our Crippled Intellect

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what happens when we put our trust in ourselves rather than God.
4/18/20235 minutes, 15 seconds
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A Molten Idol

In this episode, Fr. David warns us that our attitude, when it comes to “good days” of watchful eating, can become an idol.
4/17/20234 minutes, 50 seconds
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We Are Powerless

In this episode, Fr. David discusses St. Paul’s letter to the Romans and our need to recognize our weakness.
4/14/20234 minutes, 50 seconds
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Don’t Gloat

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the demons want us to think they’ve been beaten . . . only to trick us again.
4/13/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Mirror of Our Hearts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses that when we look into our hearts, we see not only ourselves, but also the demons.
4/12/20234 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Glance of Your Intellect

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of spiritual perception and self-preservation against the demons.
4/11/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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Prayer That is Free From Thoughts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses our greatest weapon for battle.
4/10/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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Hold the Weapon, Do the Work

In this episode, Fr. David draws on the Holy Scriptures to discuss having a good defense at all times.
4/7/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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Pitfalls

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the paradox of spiritual growth.
4/6/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Spiritual Contemplation

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of spiritual contemplation.
4/5/20235 minutes, 1 second
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Fix Your Gaze on Heaven

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how to bar entry to evil thoughts.
4/4/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Thought of Death

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the constant remembrance of our death.
4/3/20234 minutes, 23 seconds
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Building the Walls

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must invest in our defenses against our enemies.
3/31/20234 minutes, 49 seconds
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Continually Calling For Help

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of the name of Jesus Christ.
3/30/20234 minutes, 14 seconds
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Freeing the Heart from All Thoughts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the practice of emptying ourselves to be filled with Christ.
3/29/20234 minutes, 40 seconds
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Mental Images

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the need to scrutinize every mental image and thought.
3/28/20234 minutes, 40 seconds
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Types of Watchfulness

In this episode, Fr. David introduces the various types of watchfulness.
3/27/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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One Foe at a Time

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how watchfulness addresses multiple aspects of life, but we must be patient and defeat one foe at a time.
3/24/20234 minutes, 25 seconds
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Win the Battle by This Means

In this episode, Fr. David discusses fasting in imitation of Christ Himself.
3/23/20235 minutes, 2 seconds
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Intention and Action

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how our evil thoughts fill the space between our intention and our action.
3/22/20234 minutes, 37 seconds
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Much Water Makes up the Sea

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the depths within us if we center our lives on the Jesus prayer.
3/21/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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Standing Before God at Dawn

In this episode, Fr. David reminds that if we are to truly embrace the “watchful eating” journey, we must be consistent in the basics.
3/20/20230
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Repentance

Today Fr. David speaks about how repentance is the true key to our watchful eating journey.
3/17/20234 minutes, 56 seconds
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Like a Wild Beast

Today Fr. David speaks about how to have a good defense before you need it.
3/16/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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Damming up the Source

Today Fr. David speaks about how to counteract fleeting thoughts.
3/15/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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Predatory and Murderous Thoughts

Today Fr. David speaks about how watchfulness in eating aids us in spiritual warfare.
3/14/20234 minutes, 50 seconds
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Our Precious Work

Today Fr. David speaks about the importance of keeping our watchful eating hidden.
3/13/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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Our Precious Work

Today Fr. David speaks about the importance of keeping our watchful eating hidden.
3/13/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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Watchfulness vs Mindfulness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the difference between Christian watchfulness and secular mindfulness
3/10/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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Passing the Lords of Hell

Today Fr. David speaks about how cultivating the virtue of watchfulness will help us in entering eternity.
3/9/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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Surrounded by Food

Today Fr. David speaks about the blessing and the temptations of having unbridled access to food.
3/8/20234 minutes, 40 seconds
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A Secret Thing

In this episode, Fr. David discusses “provocations” and the role they play in our development of watchfulness.
3/7/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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Introduction, Part Two

Fr. David begins a new (and re-written) year of the Watchful Eating journey. Join him as he once again defines the concept of "Watchful Eating".
3/6/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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One Moment of Watchfulness

One year later, we have come to the end of our Watchful Eating journey. Join Fr. David Smith as he reflects on the last year, and looks ahead to the next one.
3/3/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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Entering the Heaven of the Intellect’s Stillness

In this episode, Fr. David reflects on verses involving food in the Philokalia.
3/2/202310 minutes, 16 seconds
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Bloated and Puffed Up

In this episode, Fr. David discusses spiritual education.
3/1/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Whole of His Belly

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the advantages of "setting aside" certain foods instead of giving them up for good.
2/28/20235 minutes, 24 seconds
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A Lion’s Strength

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the nurturing of temptation.
2/27/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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Righteousness and Peace and Joy

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the true pleasures of Christianity.
2/24/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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Sensual Pleasure

In this episode, Fr. David discusses distraction and gluttony.
2/23/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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Men and Angels

In this episode, Fr. David discusses life and purpose.
2/22/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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Darkness Instead of Light

In this episode, Fr. David discusses critical self-examination.
2/21/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Ecstasy of Desire

In this episode, Fr. David discusses sight and temptation.
2/20/20235 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Fruit of the Spirit

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the value of repenting our failures
2/17/20235 minutes, 56 seconds
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Never Sated

In this episode, Fr. David discusses becoming angelic.
2/16/20230
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Learning the Difficult Art

In this episode, Fr. David reflects on our readings and tradition.
2/15/20235 minutes, 48 seconds
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Fight Against Your Stomach

In this episode, Fr. David discusses mindless gluttony.
2/14/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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Fantasies of Passion

In this episode, Fr. David discusses thinking about the future.
2/13/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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Good Counsel Will Guard You

In this episode, Fr. David discusses holy thinking.
2/10/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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Radiant as the Sun

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the inherent power of Jesus' name.
2/9/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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Purity of Heart

In this episode, Fr. David discusses good and evil images
2/8/20235 minutes, 56 seconds
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Pursuing the Spiritual Battle

In this episode, Fr. David discusses patience and the Watchful Eating journey
2/7/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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Entering the Soul

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how to identify evil thoughts.
2/6/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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Spiritual Nourishment

In this episode, Fr. David discusses persistence in the Watchful Eating journey.
2/3/20235 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Demon of Pride

In this episode, Fr. David Discusses the opposite of humility - pride and vanity,
2/2/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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Found With Its Opposite

In this episode, Fr. David discusses confidence and its relationship with pride.
2/1/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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Rest For Your Souls

In this episode, Fr. David discusses gentle humility.
1/31/20235 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Unremitting Study

In this episode, Fr. David discusses reflecting on death with humility.
1/30/20235 minutes, 28 seconds
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Bread Alone

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the sin of gluttony
1/27/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Spiritual Mirror

In this episode, Fr. David teaches us how not to be "forgetful hearers".
1/26/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Following Morning

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the difference between perfection and persistence.
1/25/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Reward for the Righteous

In this episode, Fr. David discusses repentance and keeping our hearts pure.
1/24/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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Mental Converse

In this episode, Fr. David discusses managing chatter - both internal and external.
1/23/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Not Flesh and Blood, but Principalities

In this episode, Fr. David discusses battling our spiritual demons
1/20/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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Beings Who Would See Us Defeated

In this episode, Fr David discusses the presence of the demons in our lives.
1/19/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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Weld our Watchfulness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the duty of the Jesus Prayer.
1/18/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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Cleave to Your Breath

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the relationship between our thoughts and shame.
1/17/20235 minutes, 46 seconds
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Bodiless Demonic Thoughts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses our desire to hunt earthly things.
1/16/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Day of Man

In this episode, Fr. David discusses our "why" of life.
1/13/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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Every Evil Thought

In this episode, Fr. David discusses testing our thoughts.
1/12/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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State of Beauty

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the natural state for our souls.
1/11/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Little By Little

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the small steps of our Watchful Eating journey.
1/10/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Each In Its Own Time

In this episode, Fr. David discusses vices and how they can build.
1/9/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Freed from Sin

In this episode, Fr. David discusses choosing freedom over convenience.
1/6/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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Secret Festival of Joy

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the pride that can hide behind our successes
1/5/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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Paradigm of Humility

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the dangers of self-importance.
1/4/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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“The Pause”

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the Jesus prayer and temptation
1/3/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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Purveyors of Torment

In this episode, Fr. David discusses demons and sin.
1/2/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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All Food is Holy

In this episode, Fr. David discusses topology on our Watchful Eating journey.
12/30/20225 minutes, 22 seconds
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What is Within, from What is Without

In this episode, Fr. David discusses managing one's outer senses and inner self.
12/29/20225 minutes, 30 seconds
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Live the Sacrament

In this episode, Fr. David discusses living the sacrament.
12/28/20227 minutes, 10 seconds
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We Write of What We Know

In this episode, Fr. David discusses our connection with Christ - the "thin membrane".
12/27/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Foolish Captain

In this episode, Fr. David discusses recovering from a lapse in one's journey.
12/26/20225 minutes, 41 seconds
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Relics of Good Intentions

In this episode. Fr. David discusses the resources we have on our journey - and the importance of their continued use.
12/23/20225 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Jesus Prayer

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the benefits of the Jesus Prayer on our Watchful Eating journey.
12/22/20225 minutes, 50 seconds
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Persevering Intellect

In this episode, Fr. David discusses applying our readings to our daily lives and practicing spiritual mastery.
12/21/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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A Torch, Carried in the Hand of the Intellect

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the different levels of God's light.
12/20/20225 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Fruit Starts in the Flower

In this episode, Fr. David discusses self-control and guarding one's intellect.
12/19/20225 minutes, 3 seconds
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A Living House

In this episode, Fr. David discusses plans: God's and ours, and how the two intersect.
12/16/20225 minutes, 31 seconds
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Our Own Worst Enemy

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how vigilance is necessary to lead a christian life
12/15/20226 minutes, 24 seconds
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Logismoi

In this episode, Fr. David discusses why it's important to examine our motivations.
12/14/20225 minutes, 38 seconds
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Labor in Earnest

In this episode, Fr. David encourages us to fight despondency on our journey.
12/13/20225 minutes
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Today Will Not Be a Perfect Day

In this episode, Fr. David speaks on making your Watchful Eating journey more personal.
12/12/20226 minutes, 5 seconds
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My Chains Are In Christ

In this episode, Fr. David looks back on his Watchful Eating journey.
12/9/20226 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Last Moment

In this episode, Fr. David reflects on our departure from this life. What will we leave behind, and how will we be judged?
12/8/20225 minutes, 36 seconds
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A True Monk

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the benefits of a monastic approach to watchfulness.
12/7/20225 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Abyss of Doubts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses a challenging passage and its hidden metaphor.
12/6/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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Watchfulness of Intellect

In this episode, Fr. David discusses choices - and how God reaches us through all of them.
12/5/20226 minutes, 50 seconds
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He Who Glories

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how God calls us
12/2/20225 minutes, 50 seconds
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An Empty Heart

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what awaits those of us who are able to empty our heart of images & thoughts
12/1/20225 minutes, 34 seconds
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We’re All Going to Die

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the remembrance of death shows us that nothing else matters
11/30/20225 minutes, 15 seconds
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Seeing Spiritually

In this episode, Fr. David discusses combatting images of material and worldly things.
11/29/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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Commitment & Practice

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the watchful eating journey, and the spiritual life as a whole, involves a cooperation with God
11/28/20227 minutes, 31 seconds
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Judging Ourselves

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how to avoid being judged
11/25/20224 minutes, 43 seconds
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Traveling the Road of Repentance

In this episode, Fr. David discusses partnering the power of prayer with watchfulness
11/24/20227 minutes, 33 seconds
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Judging

In this episode, Fr. David discusses demonic forms and how, when we entertain them, we become judgmental
11/23/20227 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Sea of the Intellect

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the contents of our hearts
11/22/20226 minutes, 41 seconds
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If the Soul Has Christ With It

In this episode, Fr. David discusses death and our last moments
11/21/20226 minutes, 48 seconds
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When We Were Children . . .

In this episode, Fr. David discusses spiritual maturity
11/18/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Day of Man

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the present eternity
11/17/20227 minutes, 21 seconds
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A Life of Attentiveness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the difference between knowledge and knowing God.
11/16/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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Theory & Knowledge

In this episode, Fr. David discusses contemplation and spiritual knowledge
11/15/20225 minutes, 32 seconds
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Intellect vs Intelligence

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the difference between these two powers in our lives
11/14/20225 minutes, 17 seconds
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Returning to Egypt

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the human tendency to return to the sin we have already left behind
11/11/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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Running Toward the Dog

in this episode, Fr. David discusses how our thoughts can run ignorantly after demonic fantasies.
11/10/20226 minutes, 33 seconds
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Driven From the Heart

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the steps we go through, from an evil thought to a sinful action, and how to drive them from our hearts.
11/9/20228 minutes, 8 seconds
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Crossing the Sea Without a Boat

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what it means to invoke the name of Jesus Christ
11/8/20225 minutes, 42 seconds
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Angry Indignation

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the raising of Lazarus and how we must reject any instability in our soul
11/7/20227 minutes, 33 seconds
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Not I, But Sin

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the great bully we’ve referenced all week is the sin that lives within us
11/4/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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An Icon of the Outer Self

In this episode, Fr. David discusses Aaron, the brother of Moses, and his repentance
11/3/20225 minutes, 36 seconds
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An Icon of the Intellect

In this episode, Fr. David discusses Moses the lawgiver and his faith
11/2/20225 minutes, 51 seconds
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Under Pressure

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the virtue of rebuking oneself.
11/1/20225 minutes, 29 seconds
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Rooted Against Our Will

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the Jesus Prayer can eliminate even the thoughts we didn’t intend to hold on to
10/31/20224 minutes, 57 seconds
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Psalm 142

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the tradition of quoting the psalms
10/28/20225 minutes, 25 seconds
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Anger

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the need for confession to be rid of the things that block us from holy thinking
10/27/20225 minutes, 3 seconds
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Do What David Did

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the virtue of pouring out our hearts in confession to God
10/26/20225 minutes, 32 seconds
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Where We Started

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must never return to where we were at the beginning of the watchful eating journey
10/25/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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Guideposts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the use of the Scriptures & the writings of the fathers to guide us on our long, arduous journey
10/24/20224 minutes, 42 seconds
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Firmly Planted

In this episode, Fr. David discusses living the faith that has been fully revealed
10/21/20224 minutes, 49 seconds
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Becoming Quiet Enough

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how everything we need has been established in the Church. We only need to become quiet enough to hear what the Church is teaching.
10/20/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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Proud & Spirited

In this episode, Fr. David discusses denying the intellect in order to contemplate God alone
10/19/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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Step Out of the Circle

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the things of this world in which we get stuck
10/18/20225 minutes, 6 seconds
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Our Normal Life Now

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how, after 32 weeks of watchful eating, it’s easy to get back on track when we have a bad day or two
10/17/20224 minutes, 49 seconds
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A Place of Refuge

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how God will defeat our enemies and give us the tools necessary to succeed on our journey
10/14/20225 minutes
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The Death of Forgetfulness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses aspiration and the need to keep our goals at the forefront of our lives
10/13/20225 minutes, 7 seconds
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Words of Worldly Import

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how watchfulness applies to our speech
10/12/20225 minutes, 23 seconds
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Three Aspects of the Soul

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how to use the three aspects of the soul to the glory of God
10/11/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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Scorn All Vanities

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must not let up after making progress on the watchful eating journey
10/10/20224 minutes, 55 seconds
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If the Lord Had Not Helped Me . . .

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what our life - and afterlife - would look like without Christ
10/7/20225 minutes, 4 seconds
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Keeping the Time

In this episode, Fr. David discusses monitoring our thoughts and actions each hour of the day
10/6/20224 minutes, 36 seconds
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Body & Soul

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the fear of hell and the tension between body and soul
10/5/20225 minutes, 36 seconds
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Snow & Flame

In this episode, Fr. David discusses preparing for the watchful eating journey by purifying the heart
10/4/20225 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Science of Sciences

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the mastery of evil thoughts
10/3/20226 minutes, 21 seconds
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Narrow & Straight

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the narrow path of fasting
9/30/20225 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Vehicle

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what carries us along the watchful eating journey
9/29/20225 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Lies of the Demons

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the lies the demons tell us have everything to do with who is God
9/28/20225 minutes, 41 seconds
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Wretched Judas

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we behave like Judas when we believe the lies of the demons
9/27/20225 minutes
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Clear Spiritual Vision

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what progress on the watchful eating journey looks like
9/26/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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Not by Bread Alone

In this episode, Fr. David discusses spiritual testing
9/23/20225 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Path of True Spiritual Wisdom

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the progress we’ve made the distance we’re yet to travel
9/22/20225 minutes, 42 seconds
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Attentiveness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the difference between watchfulness and attentiveness
9/21/20225 minutes, 56 seconds
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Parting the Air

In this this episode, Fr. David reminds us that we are continually assailed by demons, despite our asceticism
9/20/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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Understanding

In this episode, Fr. David discusses all of the benefits that come from watchfulness and the reading of Scripture; however, reading alone benefits little if we do it without understanding
9/19/20225 minutes, 20 seconds
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If You Do Well

In this episode, Fr. David discusses a few more aspects about spiritual warfare
9/16/20225 minutes, 31 seconds
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Asceticism & Attentiveness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the function of the Old and New Testaments as icons
9/15/20227 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Great Gain of Stillness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the role of watchfulness in combating the imagination
9/14/20226 minutes, 1 second
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The Kingdom by Force

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the virtue of forcing oneself not to sin
9/13/20225 minutes, 39 seconds
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An Impossible Task

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how spiritual living is impossible without watchfulness
9/12/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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Cultivating Knowledge

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how knowledge is the foundation of self-control
9/9/20226 minutes, 15 seconds
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Looking at the Sun

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the need to look into our own hearts
9/8/20224 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Unjust Judge

In this episode, Fr. David discusses profit and vindication in prayer
9/7/20225 minutes, 25 seconds
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Until Our Throats Are Sore

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of praying the Jesus Prayer out loud
9/6/20225 minutes, 26 seconds
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Flashes of Lightning

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the use of the Jesus Prayer in spiritual warfare
9/5/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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Partakers of the Divine Nature

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the goal of the journey to watchfulness
9/2/20225 minutes, 18 seconds
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Thoughts Filled With Light

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the proper focus of the mind will allow God to illumine our intellect
9/1/20224 minutes, 45 seconds
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Tools of the Trade

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must preserve the tools that preserve us
8/31/20225 minutes, 5 seconds
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Forgetfulness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how forgetfulness will completely derail our journey
8/30/20224 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Mysteries

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the Holy Eucharist helps us in our watchful eating journey
8/29/20226 minutes, 39 seconds
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Violence

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what it means to take the Kingdom by force
8/26/20227 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Blessings of Stillness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses habits
8/25/20226 minutes, 8 seconds
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Swimming With Our Shoes On

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how mastering inward spiritual warfare is impossible without humility
8/24/20224 minutes, 37 seconds
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Like Smoke in the Air

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the Jesus Prayer disperses the evil thoughts
8/23/20225 minutes, 36 seconds
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Equilibrium

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the balance that comes from combining watchfulness with the Jesus Prayer
8/22/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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Thus the Soul Recalls

In this episode, Fr. David discusses again how we desperately need a disposition of gratitude
8/19/20224 minutes, 49 seconds
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Do Not Succumb to Sleep

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the enemy is always ready for battle
8/18/20224 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Unremitting Remembrance of Death

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the meditation on our death as if it were to happen right now
8/17/20224 minutes, 25 seconds
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Watchfulness & The Jesus Prayer

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how prayer & attentiveness are closely related
8/16/20225 minutes, 40 seconds
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Close to God

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the contemplation of whatever is full of delight, spiritual and close to God
8/15/20225 minutes, 20 seconds
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Listen, Eat, Delight

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the process of listening to God, eating good things and having a soul that delights
8/12/20224 minutes, 45 seconds
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Him Who Gives Peace

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the role of thanksgiving and praise in the watchful eating journey
8/11/20225 minutes, 23 seconds
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With a Sweet Longing

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the necessity of faith when it comes to prayer and watchfulness
8/10/20224 minutes, 37 seconds
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Illumination & Experience

In this episode, Fr. David discusses sowing and reaping
8/9/20225 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Blessed Light of the Divinity

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must purge our hearts to prepare them for illumination
8/8/20225 minutes, 8 seconds
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Eat & Drink

In this episode, Fr. David discusses two examples of eating & drinking in the Scriptures which are very different from one another.
8/5/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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Quell the Thought

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the strategy of eliminating thoughts before they become actions
8/4/20226 minutes, 3 seconds
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Salt

In this episode, Fr. David discusses aspects of the spiritual life that season and preserve our inner selves
8/3/20225 minutes, 19 seconds
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Inside out

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how true change must start in the heart
8/2/20225 minutes, 13 seconds
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Fear God & keep His Commandments

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must want to want to follow God if we ever hope to actually do it
8/1/20225 minutes, 29 seconds
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Asking Amiss

In this episode, Fr. David discusses praying for the right things, in the right way
7/29/20224 minutes, 8 seconds
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Those Who Thirst

In this episode, Fr. David discusses purity, humility, and simplicity
7/28/20226 minutes, 24 seconds
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Prelest

In this episode, Fr. David discusses spiritual pride
7/27/20226 minutes, 11 seconds
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Unexpected Trials

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how our trials are permitted by God to help us in the ascetic life
7/26/20224 minutes, 16 seconds
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He Who Honors the Lord

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what happens when we sin
7/25/20225 minutes, 9 seconds
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Blessed is the One Who Endures Temptation

In this episode, Fr. David discusses a passage of Scripture that sums up the watchful eating journey
7/22/20224 minutes, 39 seconds
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A Faithful Servant

In this episode, Fr. David discusses obedience and freedom
7/21/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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Slavery

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the scriptural concept of being a voluntary slave to Christ
7/20/20225 minutes, 32 seconds
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A Withered Heart

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how sin slowly wounds our heart and dissolves our intention to watchfulness
7/19/20224 minutes, 55 seconds
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As It Is in the Natural, So It Is in the Spiritual

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how our physicality effects our spirituality
7/18/20225 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Name of the Lord

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the power of the name of the Lord
7/15/20225 minutes, 11 seconds
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David’s Watchmen

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how guarding the intellect establishes a watch tower over our spiritual life
7/14/20224 minutes, 51 seconds
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Humility & Ascetic Hardship

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the two things needed for true freedom
7/13/20225 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Withdrawal of the Demons

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the deceptions of the demons when it comes to the quelling of the passions
7/12/20224 minutes, 41 seconds
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True Devotion

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the proper role of asceticism in the spiritual life
7/11/20225 minutes, 23 seconds
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Jonah

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the voice that calls us to the watchful eating journey
7/8/20226 minutes, 56 seconds
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Reveal the Cause

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the deep, hidden passions in our souls can only be revealed when their cause is identified
7/7/20224 minutes, 26 seconds
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Who in This Generation?

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we all are weak and fall short, yet this is not our final end!
7/6/20225 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Inner Monk

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the difference between external and internal change
7/5/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ignorance

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the dangers of ignorance in the spiritual journey and the opposite extremes that come with it
7/4/20224 minutes, 53 seconds
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Do You Love God?

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what it means to love God and how all of us need to, and can, grow in our love for God
7/1/20224 minutes, 21 seconds
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Walk in the Spirit

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must always focus on the interior life first
6/30/20224 minutes, 33 seconds
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Dispassion & Humility

In this episode, Fr. David discusses two virtues that form the base of the watchful eating journey
6/29/20224 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Fruit Begins With The Flower

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how self-control is the beginning of the ascetic life
6/28/20225 minutes, 42 seconds
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Our Hour By Hour Behavior

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the spiritual practice of reviewing each day in our conscience
6/27/20225 minutes, 5 seconds
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In Due Season

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the difference between faithful and faithless servants
6/24/20224 minutes, 58 seconds
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Be Concerned for Your Salvation

In this episode, Fr. David discusses ways we can examine ourselves in order to cultivate humility
6/23/20225 minutes, 47 seconds
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Humility Exalts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how humility kills all that is evil within us
6/22/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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Prayer is the Best Preparation

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how constant invocation of the name of Jesus is a better means of success than self-resolution
6/21/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Manifestation of the Soul in Accordance with the Image of God

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the Orthodox ascetic life of prayer and how it leads to our complete transformation
6/20/20226 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Last Moment

If Christ were to return today, would He find us, the doorkeepers, watchful and ready?
6/17/20224 minutes, 58 seconds
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Understanding & Action

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how mere intellectual belief is not enough if we do not act upon it
6/16/20224 minutes, 57 seconds
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Arrogance & Self-Will

In this episode, Fr. David discusses that the Church is the only place where we can escape the evils that have power over us
6/15/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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Foster Brothers of Our Nature

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what comes naturally to us and what does not; namely, the spiritual disciplines
6/14/20225 minutes, 13 seconds
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Avarice, Self Esteem and Sensual Pleasure

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the three passions which blind our intellect
6/13/20225 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Wise Virgins

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the parable of the wise and foolish virgins and how we must know the Bridegroom before He comes in the night
6/10/20225 minutes, 48 seconds
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God’s Justice

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the principle of sowing and reaping
6/9/20224 minutes, 45 seconds
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Misfortunes Help a Bad Character

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how misfortunes can help us build character if we allow it
6/8/20224 minutes, 16 seconds
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Guard Your Mind

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of not only guarding our minds but also patiently enduring the trials that come if we fail to do so
6/7/20224 minutes, 1 second
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Freeing Our Senses

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how watchfulness frees not only our intellect but our 5 senses also
6/6/20225 minutes, 23 seconds
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All He Has Done for Me

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of meditating on all of the blessings God has given us
6/3/20224 minutes, 29 seconds
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Zealous Cultivation

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how to zealously cultivate watchfulness by reviewing our sins and our former life
6/2/20225 minutes, 13 seconds
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Jacob’s Ladder

In this episode, Fr. David discusses another spiritual exercise to help us on our watchful eating journey
6/1/20224 minutes, 50 seconds
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Intent, Failure, Repentance

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the ongoing journey of watchfulness and how we never fully arrive in this life
5/31/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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The First Born Sons of the Egyptians

In this episode, Fr. David discusses senseless and sensible thoughts and how they must be put to death and put away as soon as they enter our spiritual heart
5/30/20225 minutes, 48 seconds
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Imagination Becomes Distraction

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the Orthodox view on imagination in prayer
5/27/20224 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Mirror

In this episode, Fr. David discusses a spiritual exercise for discerning the good and evil imprinted on our hearts
5/26/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Whole Armor of God

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must prepare for battle in the first moments of each day
5/25/20224 minutes, 19 seconds
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Fantasies

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the devil traps us by means of thoughts and fantasies
5/24/20226 minutes, 58 seconds
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Sin Knocks at the Door

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how sin only enters our hearts if we let it
5/23/20225 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Noonday Demon

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how everything we have belongs to God . . . including our free time
5/20/20227 minutes, 12 seconds
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Little Foxes

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the onslaught of thoughts the demons launch at us and how only a disciplined intellect will prevail.
5/19/20227 minutes, 9 seconds
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Like Children Led Astray

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how easily we are led astray and how simple provocations become sin when embodied.
5/18/20226 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Experienced

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the demons which attack us have been tempting us since Adam; yet, the experience we gain from the Jesus prayer and Holy Orthodoxy help us to win the battle.
5/17/20225 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Earth of Our Heart

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how, for our hearts to be gladdened and softened, we must spend consistent time with Jesus Christ and His Holy Name.
5/16/20224 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Law of the Lord

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how precious the statutes of God are and how we know when we’re keeping them.
5/13/20226 minutes
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The Aid of a Mighty King

In this episode, Fr. David continues yesterday’s theme of Jesus as our helper and king
5/12/20224 minutes, 16 seconds
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You Will Not Find a Greater Help Than Jesus

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of calling out for Jesus to help us every time we sit down to eat.
5/11/20225 minutes, 23 seconds
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Humiliation

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the positive side of humiliation and the need to avoid despair
5/10/20225 minutes, 28 seconds
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We Are Not Mightier Than Samson . . .

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we are not to have confidence in ourselves
5/9/20224 minutes, 57 seconds
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We Wrestle Not With Flesh & Blood

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the spiritual nature of our battle against physical desires
5/6/20225 minutes, 2 seconds
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A Single Sinner

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how reliance on our rational thinking can derail our entire watchful eating journey
5/5/20225 minutes, 17 seconds
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Rejoice in God’s Goodness

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the reality of “battle fatigue” and the need to remember God’s love for us
5/4/20225 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Four Virtues

In this episode, Fr. David discusses four connected virtues needed to keep both heart and body undefiled
5/3/20225 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Gulf Between Soul & Body

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the need to subject the body to the rule of the soul
5/2/20226 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Pure Mind

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how silence helps purify the mind and keep it focused on God
4/29/20226 minutes, 8 seconds
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Loose Speech

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how something as simple as talking too much can lead to other sins
4/28/20227 minutes, 12 seconds
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Cutting Off the Incensive Power

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how eliminating our self-will through obedience to the Church aids us in our journey
4/27/20228 minutes, 11 seconds
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Do You Want to Learn?

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what is required of us if we deeply desire to learn watchfulness
4/26/20225 minutes, 42 seconds
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Spiritual Muscle Memory

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the key to successful watchfulness is to practice it over and over again for life
4/25/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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We Are the Lord’s

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how both good and bad days of watchful eating are to be given to God
4/22/20225 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Red Sea Is Not Among the Stars

In this episode, Fr. David reminds us that watchful eating is meaningless if our focus is only on earthly benefits
4/21/20224 minutes, 16 seconds
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Be Still as the Spider

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of patience, stillness and perseverance
4/20/20225 minutes, 47 seconds
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Our Crippled Intellect

In this episode, Fr. David discusses what happens when we put our trust in ourselves rather than God
4/19/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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A Molten idol

In this episode, Fr. David warns us that our attitude, when it comes to “good days” of watchful eating, can become an idol
4/18/20224 minutes, 44 seconds
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We Are Powerless

In this episode, Fr. David discusses St. Paul’s letter to the Romans and our need to recognize our weakness
4/15/20225 minutes, 30 seconds
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Don’t Gloat

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how the demons want us to think they’ve been beaten . . . only to trick us again
4/14/20224 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Mirror of Our Hearts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses that when we look into our hearts, we see not only ourselves, but also the demons
4/13/20224 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Glance of Your Intellect

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of spiritual perception and self-preservation against the demons
4/12/20225 minutes, 21 seconds
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Prayer That is Free From Thoughts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses our greatest weapon for battle
4/11/20224 minutes, 19 seconds
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Hold the Weapon, Do the Work

In this episode, Fr. David draws on the Holy Scriptures to discuss having a good defense at all times
4/8/20226 minutes, 1 second
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Pitfalls

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the paradox of spiritual growth
4/7/20227 minutes, 43 seconds
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Spiritual Contemplation

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of spiritual contemplation
4/6/20225 minutes, 5 seconds
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Fix Your Gaze on Heaven

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how to bar entry to evil thoughts
4/5/20225 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Thought of Death

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the constant remembrance of our death
4/4/20224 minutes, 20 seconds
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Building the Walls

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must invest in our defenses against our enemies
4/1/20225 minutes, 29 seconds
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Continually Calling For Help

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the importance of the name of Jesus Christ
3/31/20224 minutes, 21 seconds
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Freeing the Heart from All Thoughts

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the practice of emptying ourselves to be filled with Christ
3/30/20224 minutes, 11 seconds
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Mental Images

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the need to scrutinize every mental image and thought
3/29/20224 minutes, 53 seconds
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Types of Watchfulness

In this episode, Fr. David introduces the various types of watchfulness
3/28/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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One Foe at a Time

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how watchfulness addresses multiple aspects of life, but we must be patient and defeat one foe at a time
3/25/20226 minutes, 45 seconds
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Win the Battle by This Means

In this episode, Fr. David discusses fasting in imitation of Christ Himself
3/24/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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Intention and Action

In this episode, Fr. David discusses how our evil thoughts fill the space between our intention and our action
3/23/20225 minutes, 19 seconds
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Much Water Makes up the Sea

In this episode, Fr. David discusses the depths within us if we center our lives on the Jesus prayer
3/22/20228 minutes, 2 seconds
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Standing Before God at Dawn

In this episode, Fr. David reminds that if we are to truly embrace the “watchful eating” journey, we must be consistent in the basics
3/21/20224 minutes, 25 seconds
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Repentance

Today Fr. David speaks about how repentance is the true key to our watchful eating journey
3/18/20227 minutes, 14 seconds
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Like a Wild Beast

Today Fr. David speaks about how to have a good defense before you need it
3/17/20225 minutes, 50 seconds
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Damming up the Source

Today Fr. David speaks about how to counteract fleeting thoughts
3/16/20228 minutes, 1 second
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Predatory and Murderous Thoughts

Today Fr. David speaks about how watchfulness in eating aids us in spiritual warfare
3/15/20225 minutes, 20 seconds
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Our Precious Work

Today Fr. David speaks about the importance of keeping our watchful eating hidden.
3/14/20226 minutes, 21 seconds
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Watchfulness vs Mindfulness

Today Fr. David speaks about the difference between Christian watchfulness and secular mindfulness
3/11/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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Passing the Lords of Hell

Today Fr. David speaks about how cultivating the virtue of watchfulness will help us in entering eternity
3/10/20227 minutes, 2 seconds
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Surrounded by Food

Today Fr. David speaks about the blessing and the temptations of having unbridled access to food.
3/9/20226 minutes, 15 seconds
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A Secret Thing

Today Fr. David speaks about “provocations” and the role they play in our development of watchfulness.
3/8/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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Introduction

Fr. David introduces listeners to his podcast, as well as to St. Hesychios, and explains what he means by “watchful eating.”
3/7/20228 minutes, 16 seconds