Best Fr Nathan Symeon Podcasts (2025)

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A Byzantine View of the Synod with Fr. Nathan Symeon 1:00:22

13d ago1:00:22

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This week we're joined by special guest Fr. Nathan Symeon. Fr. Nathan and Fr. Michael talk about listening to the Holy Spirit and others. They also talk about their experience as participants in a review of the final document from the synod on synodality. References: Integrated Evangelization by Monsignor Richter Sobornost by Catherine Doherty Save…

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Spiritual Smorgasbord with Fr. Chris Seith 1:02:14

6d ago1:02:14

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This week Mother Natalia is joined by Fr. Chris Seith. Mother Natalia uses John 9 and the prayers of the week for the man born blind as her inspiration for today's episode. She talks about our gifts and how they build up our community. She also talks about God's delight in us. References: John 9 Faith, Hope, Love by Joseph Pieper Save the Date for …

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A Young Priest Gets Old 1:08:15

20d ago1:08:15

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This week Mother Natalia asks Fr. Michael to reflect on his twenty years of priesthood, one day after his anniversary. She asks him some questions from the podcast team as well as from her. Save the Date for the Bridegroom's Banquet! Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads Group Fr. Michael's …

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Contemporary Greek-Catholic Saints? w/ Fr Christopher Zugger (SOL Ep 15) 48:55

25d ago48:55

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ What makes Byzantine Catholicism unique? In this episode of Spirit of Light, we welcome historian an…

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Stop the Clanging Cymbal 44:34

27d ago44:34

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This week Mother Natalia talks about assumptions and how they can hurt others. She talks about sensitivity needed in difficult discussions and the need to listen to people instead of just blathering on to hear ourselves speak. Save the Date for the Bridegroom's Banquet! Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Jo…

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Vocation and Mission 49:46

1M ago49:46

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This week Fr. Michael talks about the vocation of priesthood and ways that seminarians could be guided in their discernment towards married or celibate priesthood. He talks about some practicalities of support of priests and their families by the eparchy and the related challenges. He focuses on the mission of priests and how that could be differen…

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Our Hopeful Poverty 59:22

1M ago59:22

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This week Fr. Michael talks about the poverty we find ourselves in and how it can be attractive to others. He uses the stories of Photina, St. Moses the Black, and Mary Magdalene to show how each of them embraced some level of poverty, ultimately bringing Jesus to others. References: John 4:1-42 Luke 16:9 The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander Fr. M…

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The Mechanics of Theosis (SOL Ep. 14) 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost Fr. Nathan's thesis can be found at https://storage.googleapis.com/gator-users/user-1174889/documents/c2ff867c798b4215b1d785d38f62cdba/PARTICIPATORY_RECAPITULATION_FINAL_EDITION.pdf In Col…

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Clinging and Healing 59:49

2M ago59:49

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This week Fr. Michael talks about the healing of the paralytic at the pool and how his years of longing for healing was fulfilled. He relates that to healing in our own lives and how we can sometimes cling to a solution we've identified instead of relying on the Lord to identify the way we will be healed. References: John 5:1-15 Follow and Contact …

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Self Titled with Fr. Nathan Symeon 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

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This week we're joined by special guest, Fr. Nathan Symeon. Fr. Nathan Symeon talks about apophatic and cataphatic theology, but more specifically the differences between apophatic and cataphatic prayer. He talks about how we can experience apophatic prayer in our lives and the importance of paying attention to the Holy Spirit working in our prayer…

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Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 3: You're Not Too Broken To Be A Saint 9:21

2M ago9:21

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Struggling with sexual temptation? Narcissism? Mental illness? Abuse? Self-hatred? You are not disqualified. Fr. Nathan speaks directly to the hidden wounds we carry, the ones that seem to make holiness impossible. But God is not repelled by your brokenness. He chooses to dwell in thorn bushes. You were predestined for adoption. There is a path of …

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Resistance Podcast #273: Aliens, the Gateway Drug (UFOs, ET, & AI) w/ Daniel O'Connor 1:30:18

2M ago1:30:18

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Contemplation in the Active Life with Bishop Erik Varden 1:08:56

2M ago1:08:56

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This week we're joined by Bishop Erik Varden. Bishop Varden, Mother Natalia, and Fr. Michael talk about recognizing Jesus in others, living a contemplative life, the Syriac fathers, and the beauty of chastity. Be sure to check out Bishop Varden's podcast, Desert Fathers in a Year, in partnership with Exodus 90. Bishop Varden also has a website he p…

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The Relationship Between Orthodox and Catholic w/ Fr Christopher (SOL Ep 13) 1:24:10

2M ago1:24:10

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ A Byzantine Catholic and an Orthodox Priest Sit Down for an Honest Conversation In this thought-prov…

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Resistance Podcast #272: Reponse To the Events Here in the Diocese of Charlotte 1:37:17

2M ago1:37:17

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To keep this under a 5hr podcast I go over some background and the months leading up to today (end of May) along with a mindset to think about during this, the Rorate reports, the priests' letter to the Bishop and his response, ending with solutions for us here and outside the diocese to do.🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴Support Catholic Businesses here - http…

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Monks in the World with Fr. Chris Seith 59:51

2M ago59:51

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This week we're joined by special guest, Fr. Chris Seith. Mother Natalia and Fr. Chris talk about the monastic life and how their constant life of prayer calls us to incorporate God into our lives. They talk about Orientale Lumen and the call to reinvigorate the monastic life around the world. Mother Natalia and Fr. Chris talk about some of the dif…

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Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 2: Katholikos: The TRUE Meaning of “Catholic” 5:55

3M ago5:55

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost An Anatole Occidens Production Official Podcast Merchandise available on www.anatoleoccidens.com What does Catholic actually mean? In this episode, Fr. Nathan Symeon unpacks the deep spiri…

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You Are What You Think 45:54

3M ago45:54

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This week Mother Natalia talks about a revelation she had about sin and listening to God. She talks about how our thoughts impact the way we act. Mother Natalia talks about the way we need to practice listening to Our Lord so that we can be aware of how the devil is tempting us. References: Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives by Elder Thaddeus Follow …

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What is a Theologian? ORTHODOX & CATHOLIC Synthesis w/ Fr Joel Barstad and Kyle Washut (Searchers of the Lost ep 12) 1:23:41

3M ago1:23:41

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ What does it mean to be a theologian—not just academically, but spiritually? In this episode of the …

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Be Prepared 47:13

3M ago47:13

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This week Fr. Michael talks about a recent discovery he made about rest and preparation. He talks about the importance of both and how they are linked together. Fr. Michael talks about how preparation makes many things go smoothly and give us time for rest. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodre…

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Resistance Podcast #271: Taking a Positive Approach to the Papal Election 35:38

3M ago35:38

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Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 1: How to Use Anger with St. Isaiah the Solitary 11:43

3M ago11:43

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Most of us wrestle with anger, either suppressing it or misusing it. In this video, we explore the ancient Christian understanding of anger as a God-given part of the soul, meant to resist evil, not feed the ego. Drawing from the wisdom of Saint Isaiah the Solitary, we look at how to reorient our will, detach from worldly attachments, and let the G…

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The Gift of Rules 1:08:04

3M ago1:08:04

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This week Fr. Michael talks about rules and the gift they can be in our lives. He talks about the difference between checking boxes and fully embracing the Church's teaching. Fr. Michael talks about how structure and order can easily veer into just checking the box instead of seeing the deeper picture. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram …

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The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church w/ Msgr. Pope 55:19

3M ago55:19

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Ecumenism with Protestants w/ Fr Christopher (Searchers of the Lost ep 11) 1:14:38

3M ago1:14:38

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ An Orthodox Priest and a Byzantine Catholic Priest, who both lived many years in various Protestant …

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Relationship > Efficiency...Or is it? 1:02:37

3M ago1:02:37

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This week Mother Natalia repurposes a talk she gave recently about relationship and efficiency. She talks about her initial thought that relationship is greater than efficiency and how her thoughts on that changed. Mother Natalia gives some concrete examples of relationship and efficiency in action from her personal life. References: Rekindling Won…

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Life After Death 1:03:49

3M ago1:03:49

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This week Fr. Michael talks about life after death, specifically the teaching of the early church Fathers. He uses the book Life After Death as part of his main talking points. We hear a bit about how this teaching helped Mother Natalia realize that her heart was truly Eastern. References: Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church A Simple Ho…

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Unintentional Intentionality 1:00:41

4M ago1:00:41

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This week Mother Natalia talks about intentionally incorporating Jesus into our lives. She gives two examples of this in action in her own life, in embroidery and running, and how she was able to come to a prayerful understanding of that in her own life. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads…

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Orthodox & Catholic Priests Discuss World Religion w/ Fr Christopher (Searchers of the Lost ep 10) 1:23:36

4M ago1:23:36

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost What are bad and good forms of Inter-religious dialogue? In this powerful and respectful yet challenging conversation, an Eastern Orthodox priest and a Byzantine Catholic priest sit down t…

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Paradoxes Giving Humility 55:07

4M ago55:07

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This week Fr. Michael talks about prayer, fasting, and alms-giving in relation to the Great Fast and the paradoxes that exist within each of those. He talks about humility and how we can find a paradox within our humility as well. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads Group Fr. Michael's Twi…

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Book Review: Champions of Faith & Coached by the Curé w/ Kevin Wells 41:04

4M ago41:04

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Get Uncomfortable 50:12

4M ago50:12

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This week Mother Natalia talks about some of the things she's excited to encounter while on the upcoming pilgrimage. She differentiates between pilgrimage and vacation, reminding us that we're supposed to be uncomfortable on pilgrimage. She connects pilgrimages to the Great Fast, and talks about how pilgrimages ultimately connect us to longing for …

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Was Vatican II Really That Bad? An Eastern Catholic Perspective (Searchers of the Lost ep 9) 1:03:36

4M ago1:03:36

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In this episode of Searchers of the Lost, Fr. Nathan Symeon — a Byzantine Catholic priest, and Dr. Mathew Minerd (scholar) dive deep into one of the most pressing conversations in the mode…

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Knowing and Praying With Jesus 1:07:12

4M ago1:07:12

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This week Fr. Michael talks about the importance of knowing Jesus and encountering Him in prayer. He talks about the need to encounter Him in our regular devotions like Divine Liturgy, Mass, Rosary, etc., but how we must also seek Him out in one-on-one prayer. Fr. Michael talks about resting in Jesus and the importance of that as we continue our sp…

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Coming Home 1:01:10

5M ago1:01:10

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This week Fr. Michael reflects on the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. He talks about how each of us can reflect the thoughts and actions of the younger son, the older son, and the father. He talks about the significance of the younger son wanting his inheritance now instead of when his father dies as well as the significance of the younger …

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Christians in the Middle East & Historical Antioch w/ SubDeacon Mikhael (Searchers of the Lost ep 8) 1:01:02

5M ago1:01:02

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Praying with Your Body with Joni Seith 1:05:50

5M ago1:05:50

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This week we're joined by special guest Joni Seith. Joni share with us the many sufferings she's endured over 30+years, and how she has used that suffering as a form of prayer. She talks about how her family has helped her in this, and how she's learned to be grateful despite her suffering. References: Pain of Grace by Joni Seith Eucharistic Prayer…

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Book Review: Defending Dixie's Land w/ Jeb Smith 1:27:08

5M ago1:27:08

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Vulnerability in Leadership: Live at SEEK25 43:34

5M ago43:34

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This week's episode was recorded live at SEEK25. Fr. Michael talks about vulnerability in leadership. He references written and spoken vulnerability in leaders from group commitments, prayers said by the priest at baptism, and prayers said by the monastic or liturgical leader at night prayer. Thanks to the team at Max Studios for recording this epi…

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Venerating Schismatic Saints w/ Roots of Orthodoxy Creator: Jonathan (Searchers of the Lost ep 7) 1:18:01

5M ago1:18:01

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersoft... In Collaboration with Randolph Media: / @randolphmedia Johnathan's New Podcast: Roots of Faith • Orthodox Inquirer Talks To Byzantine ... Debate channels mentioned in Podcast: Voice of Reason…

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What Mistakes are Not with Mother Iliana 1:02:36

5M ago1:02:36

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This week we're joined by special guest, Mother Iliana. Mother Natalia and Mother Iliana talk about a mistake that was made that impacted their relationship. They give background on all the other things going on in their individual lives before the mistake was made, and how those things made the mistake seem much bigger and smaller. They talk about…

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In the Greatness of Your Mercy 58:45

6M ago58:45

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This week Fr. Michael reflects on a sentence in a prayer that the priest prays during Divine Liturgy, "...in the greatness of your mercy you have brought all things out of nonexistence into being..." Fr. Michael talks about what it means for God to be mercy, to give mercy, and why God brought us into being in the first place. He reads some reflecti…

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Can Latin Mysticism Be Orthodox: Eastern Priests Reflection (Ep. 6) 1:13:51

6M ago1:13:51

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ In this thought-provoking discussion, an Eastern Orthodox and an Eastern Catholic priest reflect on …

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Word from a Poustinik: Stillness 1:02:56

6M ago1:02:56

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This week Mother Natalia reflects on her recent poustinia, where the Lord placed the idea of rest on her heart. She talks about the ways she can rest in her monastic life allowing God to take charge in her life. She talks about how we are all called to rest, despite labor also being important to the rest of our lives. Mother Natalia also talks abou…

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Orthodox LARP? The Byzantine Catholic Dilemma w/ Fr Michael O'Loughlin (Searchers of the Lost ep 5) 1:10:20

6M ago1:10:20

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ Are Byzantine Catholics just Orthodox LARPing under Rome? 🤔 Many claim they look, sound, and pray li…

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Surrender Like St. Stephen 1:00:20

6M ago1:00:20

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This week Mother Natalia talks about ruptured relationships and the hurt that comes in that rupture. She talks about offering up relationships to the Lord, recognizing that healing in the relationship may not come in this life, and the desire to have union with everyone in heaven. She links this to Saints Stephen and Paul, who did not have a great …

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Book Review: Missing Monarchy w/ Jeb Smith 56:46

6M ago56:46

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The Good and Evil of Remembering 1:00:26

6M ago1:00:26

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This week Fr. Michael talks about anamnesis and relates it to our day-to-day life. He talks about the origins of anamnesis in Liturgy and how we can remember the good God has done in our individual prayers. He also talks about epiclesis and the interplay with anamnesis. Fr. Michael talks about how anamnesis can be twisted and used in an evil way, n…

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The Gift of Receiving 55:09

7M ago55:09

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This week we start out with a mini-topic on the icon of the Trinity. Then for the main topic, Fr. Michael reflects on a prayer that is said during matins where we beg God to save us through the intercession of the holy martyrs. He relates the intercession of the martyrs to gift giving. Fr. Michael talks about everything surrounding gift giving, bot…

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Byzantine Catholic Monk Tells All 1:02:49

7M ago1:02:49

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In this eye-opening episode of Searchers of the Lost, we journey into the mystical world of Byzantine Catholic monasticism. Join us as we sit down with a monk who reveals the profound spiritual practices, daily life, and ancient traditions of the Byzantine Catholic Church. From the beauty of Eastern liturgy to the challenges of modern faith, this e…

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