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The Illumined Heart

Orthodox dialogue to illumine the heart - Join Kevin Allen for another fascinating interview with an Orthodox Christian you should know.

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A Conversation With Met. Kallistos Ware On The Sacramental Life

A Conversation With Met. Kallistos Ware On The Sacramental Life

Today Kevin's guest host on the program is Father Steve Tsichlis, Senior Pastor of Saint Paul's Greek Orthodox Church in... Read more

8 Mar 2008

54mins

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From Classic Evangelicalism to Orthodoxy

From Classic Evangelicalism to Orthodoxy

In this encore presentation of The Illumined Heart, hear the story of John Maddex who, along with his wife Tonya, found ... Read more

26 Jul 2008

52mins

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My Journey From Witchcraft To Orthodoxy - Part 1

My Journey From Witchcraft To Orthodoxy - Part 1

Meet Sara Hillis, musician and English literature scholar who became a witch priestess before encountering Christ and fi... Read more

31 May 2008

29mins

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Fr. Michael Reagan on Common Evangelical Questions (Part 1)

Fr. Michael Reagan on Common Evangelical Questions (Part 1)

Questions evangelicals want to ask the Eastern Orthodox, with Fr. Michael Reagan.

25 Feb 2007

27mins

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92: If Prosperity Fails, Does the Gospel Also Fail?

92: If Prosperity Fails, Does the Gospel Also Fail?

Kevin and his guest, Orthodox journalist Glen Chancy, discuss the "Prosperity Gospel" and the implications of a "Gospel ... Read more

12 Dec 2008

40mins

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90: The Family as the “Little Church”

90: The Family as the “Little Church”

Explore with Kevin Allen and his guest, Father Nicolas Speier, why Saint John Chrysostom calls the family "the little ch... Read more

28 Nov 2008

34mins

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Hardcore Christian rock ‘n roll star finds ancient faith!

Hardcore Christian rock ‘n roll star finds ancient faith!

Ex-member of the hard-core Christian rock band East West (2002 Dove Award Winner!) speaks about the Christian Contempora... Read more

9 Feb 2008

29mins

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Fr. Michael Reagan on Common Evangelical Questions (Part 2)

Fr. Michael Reagan on Common Evangelical Questions (Part 2)

Continuing the discussion with Fr. Michael Reagan, about questions evangelicals have for the Orthodox.

5 Mar 2007

28mins

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101: C.S. Lewis and Orthodoxy

101: C.S. Lewis and Orthodoxy

Everyone in Christendom claims noted Christian author C.S. Lewis as one of their own! Met. Kallistos Ware calls him an "... Read more

13 Feb 2009

33mins

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Fr. Seraphim Rose - The Man, The Struggler

Fr. Seraphim Rose - The Man, The Struggler

Enter once again into the rustic cell of Fr. Seraphim Rose with Kevin Allen as he talks with Fr. Damascene, the biograph... Read more

1 Sep 2007

47mins

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135: Baptist Missionary Confronts Long-held Evangelical Tenets - Part 1

135: Baptist Missionary Confronts Long-held Evangelical Tenets - Part 1

In this two-part interview, ex-Baptist seminary graduate and missionary to Bosnia, now Orthodox priest, Fr James Early, ... Read more

2 Oct 2009

32mins

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112: A Journey from Canterbury to Antioch

112: A Journey from Canterbury to Antioch

Listen to the journey of former Anglican priest and early pioneer of the Charismatic Renewal in the United Kingdom to Or... Read more

24 Apr 2009

35mins

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Father Seraphim Rose - Spiritual Father

Father Seraphim Rose - Spiritual Father

Join Illumined Heart co-host Kevin Allen on his pilgrimage to Saint Herman of Alaska Monastery, Platina, California to t... Read more

31 Aug 2007

46mins

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139: Living in the Ruins of Christendom - Part 1

139: Living in the Ruins of Christendom - Part 1

Medical doctor (M.D.) and doctor of Philosophy (PhD.), author and university professor, Dr (Herman) Tristram Engelhardt,... Read more

26 Oct 2009

27mins

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Fr. Seraphim Rose - Prayer and Orthodox Spirituality

Fr. Seraphim Rose - Prayer and Orthodox Spirituality

In the conclusion of our 3 part series commemorating the 25TH anniversary of the repose of Fr Seraphim (Rose), Kevin All... Read more

2 Sep 2007

1hr

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117: My Conversion from Islam to Orthodox Christianity - Part 1

117: My Conversion from Islam to Orthodox Christianity - Part 1

Anthony Alai, an ex-Shia Muslim discusses his profound discovery of and conversion to Christ as a teenager, against ever... Read more

22 May 2009

41mins

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93: Orthodoxy and the African-American Experience

93: Orthodoxy and the African-American Experience

Join guest host Turbo Qualls and OCA priest, author, and president of The Brotherhood of St Moses the Black, Fr. Moses B... Read more

19 Dec 2008

37mins

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158: The Occult: Shining Light on Satan’s Shadow

158: The Occult: Shining Light on Satan’s Shadow

In this two-part series, Illumined Heart host Kevin Allen speaks with Eastern Orthodox priest and occult-specialist Fath... Read more

3 Dec 2010

39mins

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Is There A “Revolving Door” In The Orthodox Church

Is There A “Revolving Door” In The Orthodox Church

In this encore presentation, Kevin's guest is Dr. Brad Nassif. Are converts coming into the Orthodox churches only to le... Read more

2 Aug 2008

32mins

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102: From Eastern and New Age Metaphysics to Orthodox Christianity - Part 1

102: From Eastern and New Age Metaphysics to Orthodox Christianity - Part 1

Veronica Hughes was a 20-year seeker, practitioner and teacher of hatha yoga, EST, Hinduism, occult, metaphysics, psych... Read more

20 Feb 2009

28mins

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