Exodus 90

Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden

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Modern life is like a desert—a parched and barren expanse where the soul thirsts for the living water Jesus promised at the well. Amid the ceaseless distractions and allurements of materialism, God can seem absent. As the Desert Fathers of old fled the noise of the world to seek God in silence, we too have been been called into the desert. Guided by Bishop Erik Varden, this year-long series—beginning January 1, 2025—invites listeners to encounter the profound wisdom of the Desert Fathers. Drawing from their timeless Sayings, Bishop Varden illuminates the lives of figures like St. Anthony of Eg...

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Bonus Roundtable: Changed by the Life of Antony 02.01.2025 1:00:35

Welcome to our first Bonus Roundtable of Desert Fathers in a Year! Meet Jamie, Doyle, Adam, and Jared from the team at Exodus 90. Each week, we'll meet discuss Bishop Varden's reflection and what practical takeaways we can glean from it and apply to our lives. The group will host a Roundtable Discussion each week of 2025. Modern life is like a desert, parched for the life-giving water that Jesus p...

Episode 1: Changed by the Life of Antony 01.01.2025 12:50

Welcome to Desert Fathers in a Year, Episode 1, Changed by the Life of Antony. Modern life is like a desert, parched for the life-giving water that Jesus promised to the woman at the well. The Desert Fathers offer timeless insights for our growth in self-knowledge, charity, and holiness. At the start of every New Year, many of us will make resolutions to grow and improve. Let us follow after the p...

TRAILER: Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden | Exodus 90 20.12.2024 7:35

Desert Fathers in a Year, Episode 1, will go live on January 1, 2025. Visit DesertFathers.com to learn more. Modern life is like a desert, parched for the life-giving water that Jesus promised to woman at the well. The Desert Fathers offer timeless insights for our growth in self-knowledge, charity, and holiness. Meet Jamie Baxter and Bishop Erik Varden who will guide us, each and every week of 20...