The Lord of Spirits

They explore biblical giants and the Nephilim, parsing Genesis 6 and ancient language puzzles. They survey flood parallels, temple rituals, and how forbidden knowledge and ritual sex shaped giant clans. They trace giant-related peoples—Og, Anakim, Philistines—and the special warfare against them. They close by connecting these traditions to patristic readings, later shifts, and why the theme matters theologically.

Will heaven be boring? Do the saints sit around on clouds playing harps for all eternity? Or is there something that they're doing? Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick continue their discussion of what it means to become part of God's divine council.

Christians argue every year about Hallowe’en: Is it participation in the occult, cavorting with demons we should be running away from, or is it harmless dressing up and candy? Some more traditionally-minded say it’s not about demons; it’s about the feast of All Saints. In this special Hallowe’en episode, Orthodox Christian priests Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young say it really is about demons, and they’re ready to run toward them.

Theosis—becoming like God—is perhaps the best-known understanding of salvation in the Orthodox tradition. But what isn't often discussed is what angels have to do with it. Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discuss how God's divine council is the intended destiny of mankind.

When did the fallen angels fall? Before the creation of the world? Did they all fall at once? How does angelic fall affect mankind? Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick take another deep dive into the Holy Scriptures and other parts of Orthodox tradition to explore these major questions that frame salvation history.

Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick are back with their second episode focused on angels and demons in the Orthodox tradition, laying more critical groundwork for this program by talking about God's Divine Council, then looking at the various kinds of angels, and finishing up by talking about what demons are and why they’re still around.

The hosts delve into the mystical intersection of the seen and unseen worlds. They explore overlooked biblical teachings, including John the Baptist's preaching in Hades. Materialism's impact on spirituality is critiqued, while they emphasize merging medicine and prayer. Discussions on ancient scriptures reveal surprising meanings of 'gods' and the roles of angels and demons. They also consider the relationship with guardian angels and ancient sacred sites like Mount Hermon, enriching our understanding of spiritual realities.

Fr. Andrew and Fr. Stephen dive into the fascinating interplay between the seen and unseen worlds. They challenge the limits of materialism, questioning if it can encompass spiritual realities. The conversation explores God's integral role in creation alongside angels and saints, detailing their specific functions. The title's biblical roots highlight the rich traditions that connect to the divine hierarchy. Tune in for lively discussions and the opportunity to share your thoughts!