In this final episode, Jeff lets Saint Theophan guide us concerning the conversion process and the need people have for Orthodoxy.

Why We Need More Priests and Churches

Caught in the California interstate blowout, Jeff shares some more thoughts from Elder Thaddeus.

Navigating this Fallen World

Blessed are the pure in heart as they come home to Orthodoxy.

Transitions - Listener Topics 2

Jeff fields some questions from listeners related to balance, limitations in orthodox prayer, youth, and ethnic church hindrances.

Keeping Up with Giants - Listener Topics 1

Tourist Orthodoxy - Beware

When You’re Off on Sunday Mornings: Preparation Thoughts

Here’s a shot of light and life in the Holy Spirit.

Alluring Anecdotes: Saint Seraphim of Sarov

The sacramental world we often ignore is exposed through real events.

Alluring Anecdotes: The Black Poodle

The lack of apostolic ecclesiology affects everything.

When I Had Coffee with My Previous Pastor

Our own deepest intuitions about life fit the truths of the Christian faith.

Why Believe?: Part 3: Intuition About God

Understanding the Journey Toward Orthodoxy - Host Jeff Wisniewski also seeks to help people on the journey toward Orthodoxy understand the struggles and desires that they themselves are experiencing.

Thoughtful teaching

Approaching the Wardrobe

The seeming complexity of the Orthodox Church can cloud our remembrance of the Gospel.

“Beauty for Ashes”: The Good News and Orthodox Christianity

The more truth we learn, the more we feel the deceptions in our midst, on every level. How can we deal with it all?

Deliver Us from Evil Deceptions

A sketchy attempt to discuss how much our unified movements help people make the most of a liturgy.

Physical Unity in Services

C. S. Lewis’s popularity and insights are a testimony to how people are longing for magic and mystery within the material world. Jeff explores how the Orthodox faith integrates the spiritual and physical realms into one cohesive experience and is thus the gateway to fulfilling those desires.

The Magic and Mystery

The redemptive role of the female is an often overlooked treasure in the life of the Orthodox Church. Inspired by thoughts from the author Paul Evdokimov and the film The Kid with a Bike, Jeff shares thoughts on the beauty of womanhood and motherhood in the ancient Christian faith.

Womanhood Venerated in Orthodoxy

What else can make sense of human history and our longings, except for God’s redemptive plan?

Why Believe?: Part 2: You Are Wooed and Pursued

The Hiddenness of the Kingdom

Our spirit and demeanor is everything in handling the mysteries of orthodoxy.

“My Karma Ran Over My Dogma”

Rollin’ with Willie, Saint Anthony, and Saint John Cassian . . .

Dejection Scandalized Godly Sorrow

Jeff describes his final jump into Orthodoxy and what God used to bring him there. He also explores how we need to give up trying to be a “somebody” and learn instead to become a “nobody."

Being a “Nobody” and a “Somebody”

In Orthodoxy we seem to always be faced with the account of someone’s death. Jeff ponders the question, “How come?”

Why are We So Obsessed with Death?

Our social media habits can easily choke out our prayer life and meaningful interaction with people. Thoughts from Metropolitan Anthony Bloom remind us of our need to live from the inner life outward.

Reflected Life vs. Real Life, and a Disturbing Truth About Facebook

While navigating the cyber world, how much should we close “the doors, the doors” on the treasures of the ancient faith? What should we be sharing, and is “online orthodoxy” even possible? Throw “Orthodox Pug” a bone on Facebook.

“Online Orthodoxy” as Gobbledygook, and Say Hello to Orthodox Pug

The humble heart of Pope Francis and memories of John Paul II have Jeff contemplating good things in Catholicism, but also why there is a certain “heaviness” to it and why he became Eastern Orthodox instead.

Why I’m Orthodox and Not Catholic

Jeff explains that interacting physically brings us an increased awareness of God’s presence, along with comfort and heartfelt communion.

Matter Matters: Joy Through Physical Engagement

Jeff identifies some misunderstandings concerning the priesthood and probes motives people have when desiring to be ordained.

So You Want to Become Orthodox and Be a Priest?

Reformed or Calvinist Christians are often given a bad rap from other Christian groups due to generalizations and misunderstandings. An unbalanced mindset concerning the sovereignty of God can keep us from trusting and resting in His grace and lead to an unhealthy faith. In this episode, Jeff attempts to offer a balanced Orthodox perspective on the subject.

What’s Cool About the Frozen Chosen: Reformed Christianity

Jeff reflects on the sublime beauty of how everyone in Orthodoxy is addressed by their first name.

Your First Name

Continuing with thoughts from the book The Sacrament of Love and imagery from Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina,  Jeff contemplates the unique value of womanhood in our lives.

The Redemptive Love of the Woman

From Christian to commune to Roman Catholicism to Emergent, and finally finding home in Orthodoxy: Welcome to the life and times of Jim John Marks.

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