O Gladsome Light

The Great Fast. In the Orthodox Church there are 4 major fast periods that are observed. Learn when these occur and what is required to fast. What attitude should we have. Listen to the Church Fathers as they guide is to a more perfect fast. Isaiah Chapter 58 lists all the reasons and benefits of the Fast. Fasting is one of our spiritual weapons we have to be in Theosis. Present by Dr. Al (Petros)...

Pleasing God. In this episode we will look at what does it take to please God. What can we do to assure ourselves that we are indeed pleasing God. What a terrible state we will be in if we just please ourselves and forget the Royal Commandment of LOVE. What will God do with us in the end if we just please ourselves. Listen and find out why the 1st Century Church flourished. Presented by Dr. Al (Pe...

The eyes have it. In this show we will study the Scriptures in Matthew Chapter 6 and how the Lord said the eyes are the window into the soul. How important is it to be full of light? What did the Lord say about the darkness in mankind. How can we be assured that the soul is illuminated by the light of the Lord? Tune in and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is br...

Casting the first stone. In this episode we will look at the Scripture in John Chapter 8 where a woman caught in the act of adultery was brought before Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees wanted her stoned according to the Mosaic law. See what Jesus's response was and what was the final outcome for the woman. An amazing ending to this story. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This s...

A Thorn in the Flesh. In this episode I will talk about Saint Paul and his thorn in the flesh. It comes from 2 Cor. 12:7-10. Paul asked God to remove the thorn 3 times and He did not. Why? What kind of thorn are you dealing with? Can you cope with it if it is not removed? Listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4C...

The Joy of the Lord. In this episode I will talk about how to obtain the Joy of the Lord and how to keep it. It takes work on our part to be in this Joy. We must see God in all things as we travel thru this life and prepare our soul to make the transition to the true life. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4c...

Grief and Sadness. In this show I will talk about the right balance of these emotions. What does Holy Scripture say about it and also what do the Church Father teach us on this subject. How are Christians supposed to grieve and how long is this process. It is up to you to let the Lord bring healing to your heart. Listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is b...

Death, the doorway. In this show we will look at what happens to the soul when you die. Is it eternal? Is the separation of the soul from the body a natural happening? When did this first happen in Scripture? Will the soul be reunited with the body later on? Listen and find out the answers to these questions. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's...

The Mother of God. In this episode I will give a detailed explanation of Mary the mother of Jesus using Holy Scripture, The Church Fathers and Holy Tradition. Many questions arise, how can a virgin give birth? Was Mary ever virgin? Why is called the New Eve? Listen and fine out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( w...

The Soul. In this show I will describe what the soul is using Holy Scripture and the Church Fathers. How important is the soul to the body? When does the soul begin to exist? What happens when a person dies? Listen to this show and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( h...

Saint Nicholas. In this show I will talk about the life of Saint Nicholas and contrast him to Santa Claus. Where did the idea of Santa Claus come from? Why do we celebrate Christmas instead of the Holy Nativity of Jesus Christ? To learn more, listen to this show. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) par...

Nihilism. What does this mean? There are two kinds of Nihilism. Secular and Godly. What is the difference? What does it mean, death to the world? Listen to this show and find out the answers. Your life depends on it. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/...

Confession. In this episode I will detail the difference between confession and repentance. Why is it necessary to confess your sins? What if you don't. What is sin? All this and more is revealed in this program. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on...

The Bread of God, In this show I will talk about the event at the Last Supper when Jesus proclaimed His Body to be the true food and His Blood to be the true drink. At that moment it became a dividing line. We must choose on which side of the line we should be on. Our eternal life depends on it. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on...

The Great Falling Away. In this episode we will examine what the falling away is and when did it start. If we are in the Great Falling Away, what is the next event on the horizon we must be prepared to face? Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the...

The Anti Christ. This is the topic for this episode. Who is he? Where will he come from? What is his plan for this world? Who is giving him power for his agenda? All these questions will be addressed and more in this show. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radi...

Why Choose Jesus? Part 2 In this episode we will look at many choices we have to make everyday but what about our choice for eternal life and spending eternity with the Lord. This show will begin to explain the importance of choosing Jesus and the walk that follows that choice. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( ww...

Why Choose Jesus? Part 1 In this episode we will look at many choices we have to make everyday but what about our choice for eternal life and spending eternity with the Lord. This show will begin to explain the importance of choosing Jesus and the walk that follows that choice. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( ww...

The Thousand Year Reign! In this episode I will detail what the 2nd Ecumenical Council did regarding clearing up what the thousand year reign is and when it began. You will be surprised of the findings. Be sure to listen in. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4ra...

The Great Escape. In this episode we will look at the difference between the word "rapture" and the word "caught up". The Scripture is taken from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. Why is the the rapture considered heretical in the Orthodox Church? Listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk...

5 Wise and 5 Foolish. In this episode we will examine Matthew 25, the parable of the 10 Virgins. What does this parable mean? Why were 5 foolish? What was the difference between the 2 groups? Listen and fine out. Your eternal life is at risk! Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (...

The Second Coming. In this episode we will look at the events in Scripture that talk about the Second coming of Jesus Christ. Are we to guess when He will come or should we be always be ready for His return? Listen to the show to find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( htt...

The Spirit of Lust. In this episode we will examine what lust is. Is it power, money or sex? Or is it all three. We will find out what Holy Scripture has to say about it and most importantly how to combat this spirit and be pleasing to the Lord. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio...

Why Be Orthodox? In this episode I will talk about the The Orthodox Church and when it began and why it is important to investigate this faith. What church did Jesus start and where can it be found today? Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Tal...

What Are You Sowing? This show will examine the sowing and reaping Scripture in Galatians Chapter 6. God is not mocked, what you sow you will reap. Are you planting good seed or bad seed. Listen and find out. Your life depends on it. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://ww...