Faith and Philosophy Podcast

What is the therapeutic strategy of the Orthodox Church?

On June 1, 2013, St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Orthodox Church in Chesterton, Indiana, in cooperation with Ancient Faith Radio, hosted an all-day retreat titled “Heaven and Hell: The View of the Early Church.” The speaker was Dr. Clark Carlton, an assistant professor of philosophy at Tennessee Tech University and the host of the AFR podcast “Faith and Philosophy.” Session 3 Q&A

On June 1, 2013, St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Orthodox Church in Chesterton, Indiana, in cooperation with Ancient Faith Radio, hosted an all-day retreat titled “Heaven and Hell: The View of the Early Church.” The speaker was Dr. Clark Carlton, an assistant professor of philosophy at Tennessee Tech University and the host of the AFR podcast “Faith and Philosophy.” Session Two

On June 1, 2013, St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Orthodox Church in Chesterton, Indiana, in cooperation with Ancient Faith Radio, hosted an all-day retreat titled “Heaven and Hell: The View of the Early Church.” The speaker was Dr. Clark Carlton, an assistant professor of philosophy at Tennessee Tech University and the host of the AFR podcast “Faith and Philosophy.” Session One

This is Part 2 of Dr. Clark Carlton's special: The Essence and Energies of God This past September 9, on an extremely sultry evening in Franklin, Tennessee, an ecumenical group of Christians met at the home of a local Orthodox parishioner for Scotch and cigars and to listen to Dr. Clark Carlton speak about the essence and energies of God. Such lectures take place on a monthly basis in Franklin, an...

This past September 9, on an extremely sultry evening in Franklin, Tennessee, an ecumenical group of Christians met at the home of a local Orthodox parishioner for Scotch and cigars and to listen to Dr. Clark Carlton speak about the essence and energies of God. Such lectures take place on a monthly basis in Franklin, and the crowd—comprised primarily of men, although there were a handful of women...

Clark explains why being outside the Church leads to destruction rather than salvation.

Clark Carlton explains that Orthodoxy is a culture, and if it is to be handed down to future generations intact, it must be incarnated in the best cultural materials available.

Clark reminds us to work with nature in our attempts to eradicate the weeds of our lives.

What is the object of our reason? What do we even mean by reason? Clark answers both questions.

Clark refutes Palamism and then introduces us to the true theology of St. Gregory Palamas.

Clark explains how Greek philosophy and Christian theology share the exact same Logos.

Clark debunks two myths about capitalism.

Clark argues that ecumenical dialogue on matters that we Orthodox have no intention of changing is a fruitless endeavor.

Clark explains that while all theology begins as narrative, it is fulfilled in doxology.

Clark explores the term "theologian" and identifies who is and who ain't - but more importantly, why.

Clark shares with us a portion of his forthcoming book. The excerpt is titled Every Valley Exalted: Christianity and Political Messsianism.

Vegetables, plants, weeds, and fasting are on Clark's mind today as he updates us on the progress of his garden.

How do we draw more African-Americans into the Orthodox Church? The same way we attract everyone else. Here is a link to the website that Dr. Carlton mentions in this episode: God's Garden

Clark comments on the concepts of American Orthodoxy and takes us back to the founding fathers of this country including his own Anglo-Celtic roots.

We are responsible for most of the weeds, saplings, and predatory vines in our lives, and the Lenten Spring is the time to clear away the dead foliage.

Is hypocrisy always wrong? Dr. Carlton explains why it is sometimes okay to lead a double life.

The cry against the secularization of Christmas is decades long. But what about the removal of the sacramental nature of this feast and its implications?

In these current economic times, where should Orthodox Christians lay up their treasure? Clark continues his commentary examining property ownership, debt, and the local cabinet maker.

Clark says an economic system that is built on debt and consumer spending is not only unworkable in the long run, it is fundamentally immoral. Find out why.