The Orthodox Christian Podcast

Max Harwood and Dr Daniel Opperwall begin their discussion on St John Cassian’s eight principal vices: gluttony, fornication, greed, misguided anger, fixation on the past, disengagement, reputation obsession, and arrogance. 1.) Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 2.) Dr Opperwall’s book on applying Orthodox asceticism: https://svspress.com/a-layman-in-the-desert-monastic-wisdom-for-a-life-in-the-world/ Dr Daniel G Opperwall is an Orthodox Christian writer, creator, and academic based in Hamilton, Ontario. His work runs the gamut from academic essays, to spiritual non-fiction, to children's and young adult fiction and poetry. Along with Greg Wiebe, he is also the creator of the Men Among Demons podcast. Daniel teaches Orthodox theology and Church history in the Faculty of Divinity at Trinity College, University of Toronto. He and his wife and three children are founding member of St Maria of Paris Orthodox Mission in Hamilton. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Dr Paul Ladouceur discuss Orthodox Tradition: What is it? What are its parts? What is more foundational? What is less foundational?  Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Dr Paul Ladouceur teaches at the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College (University of Toronto) and at the Montreal Institute of Orthodox Theology (affiliated with Université Laval). His most recent books are Modern Orthodox Theology (T&T Clark 2019), and, with Brandon Gallaher as co-editor, The Patristic Witness of Georges Florovsky: Essential Theological Writings (T&T Clark 2019). He has also written Living Orthodoxy, an introduction to the Orthodox Christian tradition. His major current research interests are modern Orthodox theology and spirituality, Sergius Bulgakov, the theology of religious diversity, and the theology of human rights. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood responds to a question about "Economia" and the Church's stance on sex outside of marriage. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Michael Elgamal discuss his upbringing in the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt, his re-conversion when he moved to Canada, and his work with Creative Orthodox. 1.) Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 2.) Creative Orthodox: https://creativeorthodox.com/ Michael Elgamal is an Orthodox Christian artist. He started Creative Orthodox as a platform to entertain, inform, and inspire Orthodox Christians around the globe to pursue virtue in the lives of the saints through the power of storytelling. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood answers a question about becoming Catholic or Orthodox.  Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Fr Richard René discuss what a mission is, why they are important, the challenges and logistics of starting a mission, and the vision of St Silas Mission in Mission, British Columbia, Canada.  1.) Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 2.) Sign up for St Silas Mission email updates: https://mailchi.mp/1507861e3e82/st-silas-mission-and-sanctuary 3.) Contact Fr Richard directly: richard.p.rene@gmail.com Born in Seychelles and growing up in East and Southern Africa, Fr. Richard René is a convert to Orthodoxy and a priest of the Orthodox Church in America. He lives in Chilliwack, British Columbia, with his wife Jaime. He has three children. He has worked as a Chaplain in the federal correctional system and is currently overseeing Chaplaincy services in the Pacific region for Correctional Service Canada. He directs St. Silas Orthodox Prison Ministry Society (orthodoxprisonministry.ca), and is currently working on his doctoral dissertation at Regis-St. Michael's College, Toronto School of Theology. He is the author of three Young Adult fantasy novels, available on Amazon under the pseudonym 'Richard Garcia Morgan.' Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood responds to a question about how the Holy Spirit is understood in Protestantism vs. Orthodoxy. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Kat Butler of Kat du Jour speak about her journey from Pentecostalism, to the Emerging Church, to Orthodoxy. They also speak about wrestling with criticisms and doubts about Orthodoxy and prioritizing faithful action over mental certainty. 1.) Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 2.) Kat du Jour: https://www.etsy.com/shop/katdujour Kat Butler lives in Ottawa, Ontario where she attends Annunciation Orthodox Cathedral. She's an artist, teacher, homeschooling mom, wife and homemaker, but not in that order. You can find her curated work on https://www.etsy.com/shop/katdujour and follow her creative journey at https://www.instagram.com/kat.du.jour . Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood offers an interpretation of Mark 1:1-15, arguing that it is a summary of the entire Gospel; namely, Jesus Christ reveals Himself as God incarnate, the centre point of history, come to judge and save His people through death and resurrection, and create a new community of Jews and Gentiles. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto). Icon by Kh Bonnie Gillis of Holy Nativity Orthodox in Langley, BC. For private lessons and requests for custom icons, see: https://www.holynativitychurch.ca/users/kh-bonnie-gillis

Max Harwood offers an interpretation of Christ's apocalyptic sayings in Mark 13, claiming that the crucifixion is the main event of the apocalypse because it reveals Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto). Icon by Kh Bonnie Gillis of Holy Nativity Orthodox in Langley, BC. For private lessons and requests for custom icons, see: https://www.holynativitychurch.ca/users/kh-bonnie-gillis