St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church Podcast - Adult Class

Abraam Attia - True repentance opens the heart to God's grace, illustrated through stories of a clairvoyant saint and a imprisoned priest who experienced divine light through suffering and sincere turning back to Christ. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Bible Study: St. Paul in Athens (Acts 17) The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Bible Study on Acts Chapter 17

Ashraf Ibrahim - A Bible study on Acts 17 explores St. Paul's mission in Athens and challenges believers to actively participate in spreading the gospel, reflecting on whether today's church continues to live out the story of Acts. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Repentance and the Gift of Clairvoyance The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Bible Study on Acts Chapter 17

Mary von dem Bussche - An exploration of C.S. Lewis's 'The Screwtape Letters,' using its demon-perspective storytelling to examine spiritual warfare, and closing with a reflection on Jesus's cry of forsakenness on the cross as a profound lesson in faith. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Bible Study: St. Paul in Athens (Acts 17) Repentance and the Gift of Clairvoyance Bible St...

John Abdou - A Bible study on Acts 17 exploring how Paul's encounter with Athenian philosophers shows that human wisdom and philosophy are incomplete without Christ, who fulfills and completes our search for deeper meaning. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Bible Study: St. Paul in Athens (Acts 17) Repentance and the Gift of Clairvoyance The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

AD Mark Soliman - The Church's deep veneration of St. Mary—through fasts, feasts, and churches—reflects her unique role in salvation history, as her total surrender to God's will made her a vessel of divine grace unlike any other. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Bible Study: St. Paul in Athens (Acts 17) Repentance and the Gift of Clairvoyance The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Le...

Kathy Abraham - A reflection on three virtues of Saint Mary—humility, silence, and prayer—showing how her life offers practical lessons for Christians today, illustrated by her role as Theotokos and her intercession at the Wedding at Cana. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Bible Study: St. Paul in Athens (Acts 17) Repentance and the Gift of Clairvoyance The Screwtape Letters b...

Suzie Abdou - Bourgeois Christianity tempts us to use wealth, status, and comfort to avoid pain and suffering. True Orthodox faith calls us to renunciation, almsgiving, and embracing the cross instead of chasing worldly security. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Bible Study: St. Paul in Athens (Acts 17) Repentance and the Gift of Clairvoyance The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lew...

Tony Boules - Monastic spirituality is deeply relevant to everyday life: the monk's vision of humans as 'thrones of God's glory' isn't just for monks, but a transformative truth that should reorient how all Christians live. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Bible Study: St. Paul in Athens (Acts 17) Repentance and the Gift of Clairvoyance The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

Ulises Garcia - True leadership is a spiritual responsibility—not a title—shaped by what guides us internally, whether fear, approval, or faith, and deepened by compassion for the hidden struggles behind people's behavior. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boyle The Wounds of the Risen Christ...

Sam Wasfi - Pride is the most insidious sin because it hides within spiritual acts, and true humility only comes through surrendering our self-reliance to God—a painful but necessary path to genuine spiritual growth. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boyle The Wounds of the Risen Christ: A Reflectio...

Mary von dem Bussche - People who cause harm aren't morally bad — they're wounded. True belonging means cherishing others with tenderness, recognizing that hurt people hurt people, and that healing, not moral judgment, is what transforms lives. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent The Wounds...

Randy Fanous - On Thomas Sunday, the risen Christ keeps his wounds rather than erasing them — showing that healing transforms our scars instead of removing them. A reflection on vulnerability, and on what it means to be a husband and father who points his family to Christ. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder...

AD Mark Soliman - The resurrection, ascension, and Pentecost are interconnected milestones of Christ's ministry, culminating in the Holy Spirit's descent, which empowers believers to live a life of overflowing, selfless love. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father...

Ashraf Ibrahim - The Eucharist and catechism have been deeply connected since the early Church, with historical sources showing that understanding the faith is essential to fully participating in worship. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boyle

Tony Soliman - The resurrection is not just a past event but a way of life, and the 50 days after Easter are a call to live deeply in the joy of the risen Christ rather than losing the spiritual gains of Holy Week. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boy...

AD Mark Soliman - True faith means coming to Christ out of genuine love and repentance—like the sinful woman—not merely to receive benefits, as Simon the Pharisee did. Christ seeks those who recognize their need for Him. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Grego...

AD Mark Soliman - The story of the sinful woman who wept at Jesus's feet illustrates how two people can be in the same presence of Christ yet have completely different responses—one receiving transformation, the other nothing. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father...

John Abdou - A reflection on the sin of certainty. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boyle

Mike Gabrawy - A discussion on transformation and finding joy in the struggle. Click the icon below to listen.

Kathy Farag - a reflection on the life of Mother Cabrini. Click the icon below to listen.

Justin Soliman - A reflection on a recent service trip to help orphans in Mexico. Click the icon below to listen.

Mena Ghebranious - A discussion on the Book of Proverbs. Click the icon below to listen.

A reflection on detachment and surrender and the different ways we can know God. Click the icon below to listen.

A reflection on the depth of the Cross. Click the icon below to listen.

A reflection on the life of a contemporary saint. Click the icon below to listen.