Jesus says the disciples could not exorcise a demon because of their little faith. He then went on to say that faith the size of a mustard seed could move mountains. Huh?

It’s Okay to be Itty-Bitty, But

Reared and baptised in Riverside, then served a big cathedral, now in Dripping Springs, Texas—Fr. Jeremiah Phillips of St Sophia Church shares his experience of life and death in a small parish.

Life and Death in Dripping

Fr. Joseph is starting the celebration of the New Year a bit early, no? Nah. It's tradition!

Happy New Year 2023!

Trigger warning: "The news of the day, social media, and cancel culture are all the rage these days. You can cancel others, but you can't deny yourself. Amirite?" Fr. Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston.

Satan Cuts Bait

Not everyone will agree, but you'll have to listen to figure out why. BTW, is there any good news? Fr Joseph speaks of his recent "work-cation" in the PNW.

Good News in the Pacific Northwest?

Like a flash, Pascha and Bright Week are upon us—and if we are not paying attention, the new way to pray may slip our minds. In this encore episode of The 153, Fr. Joseph offers a refresher on praying during Bright Week and the Paschal season.

Paschal Prayers

Fr Joseph engages in a bit of name-dropping: Rose, Rose Hill, Peter Heers, Peterson, Frederica, Hatfield, Pageau, Freeman, and more! But, really: What in the world is going on with all these inquirers and catechumens?

Our “Not of This World” Moment

Fr. John announces some new missions, highlights the potential for growth within home school networks, and plugs a growing online homeschooling program. Great news during these challenging days!

Networking (Home) Schools of Fish

As we approach the Cave wherein God becomes a Babe, may we, like His mother, be granted the gift of pondering. Fr Joseph in Chicago, 2010.

The Theotokos and Ponder Me This

Fr. Joseph sits down with Deacon Damian Oweis and members of the new mission of St. Basil the Great in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Accentuating Bismarck, North Dakota

In the Boat and on the Shore with the Antiochian Department of Missions and Evangelism - Frs. John Finley and Joseph Huneycutt offer audio glimpses of Antiochian parish life and the American mission field.

The 153

Fr. John Finley visits the St. Paisius Mission in Yuma, Arizona, on the Sunday of the Canaanite Woman.

Yuma, Arizona: Part 1

Can you say Yakima? Ever been? Fr. Joseph affirms the latter; still not sure about the former. (What about Wapato?) Here's a little history of Holy Cross Church/Yakima, Washington. No matter how you say it, it's well worth a visit!

Ancient Fruit Grown in Yakima

In part two of Fr. John's visit to Yuma, he might step on a few "Christian" toes.

Yuma, Arizona: Part 2

In part three of his visit to the fledgling community in Trinity, Florida, Fr Joseph speaks of the Person who can transform the one, the two, the few (or the many).

Trinity, Florida: Part 3

In this special episode of The 153, His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH delivers a homily at St Simeon Mission, Santa Clarita, California on Sunday, February 5, 2017. His Eminence addresses: the meaning of the tonsuring of the Readers and their calling; the spiritual protection of the cassock; the contrast of pride and humility in the story of the Pharisee and Publican; the mothers of three great saints; and of the reception of the Evangelical Orthodox Church thirty years ago.

Santa Clarita, California

Fr. Joseph interviews a former Mennonite, along with a former comedian, about an Orthodox venture amid the Mennonites in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Orthodoxy Amid the Mennonites

Fr. Joseph shares a few stories about the lapsed and confession.

Confession Stories

Fr. John says, "Let us not be too quick to shun the newborn—whatever the means of conception—for thereon is found the image of God."

Shun Not the Baby

Fr. Joseph visits a group of Orthodox Christians in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; listen in to hear what they're up to.

Hot Mic Among Mennonites

Fr. Joseph asks Fr. John about the current need of clergy in this two part interview from Antiochian Village. He also notes a surprising development in “mission plants.”

Clergy Shortage?

Tying the Eucharist into the Resurrection on the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearers, Fr Joseph says: "Christ is Risen" (and other such nonsense).

Crazy Talk

Fr. Matthew Snowden, pastor of St Nicholas/Jackson, Tennessee, preaches on Our Cross, and the Lord's Cross—and what have they in common?

What’s the Cross Got to Do With Me?

On the priest shortage, sunshine, rain, and zucchini: We must be faithful in the valleys (and the peaks).

Every Day is Not Pentecost

Fr. Finley, with reference to potential “mass conversions,” explains what we must do to prepare.

Could We See Other Mass Conversions (ala 1987)?

Like a flash, Pascha and Bright Week are upon us—and if we are not paying attention, the new way to pray may slip our minds. Fr. Joseph offers a refresher on praying during Bright Week and the Paschal season.

For some folks, Orthodoxy isn't authentic unless it's presented with a thick, heavy accent. Fr Joseph visits St John the Divine/Lake Charles, Louisiana -- where they don't have a resident priest, but they sure got accent! Listen in for a quick taste of Cajun Orthodoxy. "Laissez les bon temps rouler!"

Cajun Orthodoxy

We don't know the future, but past sermons provide a clue of what we are to do. Fr Joseph speaks at St John the Divine/Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Cards, Whiskey, and Bible (in Louisiana)

It's not often—in the life of a small parish–that the mortgage goes away and a new priest is on the way. Fr Joseph offers that news in St Silouan/College Station. Glory to God for all things!

Dreamy News in Aggie Land

Fr Joseph asks parishioner Jeff Anderson why he finds the Samaritan Woman, St Photini, so special. (Talk about a "come to Jesus" moment!)

Lying to Self, Hiding from Light

Fr. Joseph, speaking at Holy Cross/Palmdale, California, relates a story from "We Came, We Saw, We Converted" of Galina and St. Xenia (including the Publican, and the Pharisee).

When Gospodi Pomiluy Suffices

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