Faith and Philosophy Podcast

The title of today's episode begs the question: Do we mine the Scriptures and the Fathers to get information or food?

Wednesdays and Fridays are fast days for Orthodox Christians. But, why do we observe this and what spiritual benefit is there?

Clark wishes everyone a happy new (Church) year by exploring the importance of the Church cycle and the significance of the Theotokos.

Today Clark tackles another one of the many challenging topics submitted by our listeners: Universalism.

A recent archaeological discovery is in the news and Clark is more fascinated with the reactions of the people than the discovery itself. Also, Clark is looking for topics and/or questions you would like for him to discuss on future podcasts. Send an email to us and we will pass it along.

Clark takes a line from his favorite novel which is a story of God's grace but he's not so sure about the new movie adaptation coming out this summer!

It isn't just our understanding of God or the Christian life that is defined by our participation in the Mysteries; our understanding of creation itself, as well as our place within it, begins in the font and ends up on the table.

A lesson learned on sin, repentance, and forgiveness from the sin of Judas.

In this episode, Clark comments on administrative unity from a perspective that you may not have heard before.

Dr. Carlton identifies three characteristics that should define a bishop.

During the Great Lent, a time of reflection, let us be sure that our reflection is upon our own failings, and not those of our neighbors and family members.

Dr. Carlton offers a meditation on recent lectionary readings from 1 John and the Gospel of St. Mark, both of which deal with our responsibility as followers of Christ. He encourages us to both walk in humble submission, as Christ did, and live watching for His return.

So, what do you do for a living? No matter what it is, it can and should be deeply grounded in your Orthodox faith.

Using the movie Trip to Bountiful as a starting point, Clark discusses the concept of place in the Orthodox faith.

In a follow-up to last week's podcast, "Harry Potter and the Golden Compass," Dr. Carlton discusses how children best learn, and how this should guide the ways in which we teach them.

Should we allow our children to read Harry Potter? To see the movie The Golden Compass? Dr. Carlton speaks clearly about how to approach these controversial works.

Dr. Carlton discusses the feminists' Satanic drive to transcend the limitations of nature by means of abortion, and God's Divine overcoming of the limitations of nature through the purity and faithfulness of the Theotokos.

Dr. Carlton compares the Orthodox view of demons with that of Hollywood and that of science.

Today during Thanksgiving week and the feast of the Presentation of the Theotokos into the Temple, Clark reflects on the Living Temple through which God Himself comes to dwell among His people.

In part 2 on this topic, Clark challenges the presuppositions many scientists have about evolution.

Science can ask "how" but it cannot ask "why" in the ultimate philosophical sense. Listen as Clark begins an exploration of scientific reason in the light of God and faith.

Clark describes the fertile ground in the South for the seeds of Orthodoxy which could come through some unusual music forms. He references the following web site: http://oldregularbaptist.com/music.html

Clark talks about the Christian culture of the South in part 1 of a short series. (This World is Not My Home short music clip was from the Chuck Wagon Gang)

Clark continues his discussion of right vs. left and helps us understand the nature of the left as measured by the proper definition of Anti-Christ

How do we as Orthodox Christians view the strategies of the so-called "religious right"? Clark explores an alternative approach rooted in our eucharistic Tradition