O Gladsome Light

The Resurrection Part 2. In this episode we will continue to study the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Should Christians fear death? How did the early Christians go bravely to their death? Should we be any different today? Jesus promised us a resurrection body and demonstrated this to us by staying on the earth for 40 days. What is our hope in? Are you convinced in your heart of the resurrection? Yo...

The Resurrection. In this episode we will study the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Why was a resurrection necessary? Was the Lord's body reanimated? What is the difference between Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and the Lord's Resurrection? What does it mean The First Fruits? Will we receive a resurrection body in the fullness of time? Listen to the show for answers. Presented by Dr. A...

The Second Coming of Christ Part 2. In this episode we will study the Parousia. The Lord told us in the Gospels and Saint Paul encourages us, in his Epistles that the Lord will return. It is not based on a calendar or man's agenda but the will of God only. He will decide when this event will happen. In the meantime we should be prepared to leave at a moments notice. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Ma...

The Second Coming of Christ Part 1. In this episode we will study the Parousia. The Lord told us in the Gospels and Saint Paul encourages us, in his Epistles that the Lord will return. It is not based on a calendar or man's agenda but the will of God only. He will decide when this event will happen. In the meantime we should be prepared to leave at a moments notice. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Ma...

The Annunciation. This episode comes from the Gospel of Luke. Why did God choose Mary to bear the Christ? Was Mary ever virgin? How is it possible that a woman can get pregnant without a man? Was Mary a miracle child given to Joachim and Anna? What other woman had a miracle birth? Why was it necessary that Jesus did not have an earthly father? Listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maey...

Men Have Forgotten God. This episode will explore Alexander Solzhenitsyn life and his paper on, 'Men have forgotten God". He grew up in Russia and was sentenced to a work camp where he learned about Communism the hard way. He compares what happened in Russia many years ago is now beginning to happen in America. This is a must listen to be informed of the impending danger that is upon us. Presented...

Crumbs. In this episode we will review the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus is talking with a woman from Canaan. She is asking Him to heal her daughter. Why is Jesus reluctant? Why do the Apostles want her sent away from them? Does Jesus call her a Gentile Dog. This is a must listen to. All questions will be answered. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div.

The Jesus Prayer. In this episode we will examine the Jesus Prayer. Why is this short prayer so powerful? What is declared in this prayer? Why are we encouraged to pray this prayer without ceasing? What are the benefits to us for the continual praying of this prayer. Listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. O Gladsome Light Radio Show is broadcast live at Monday's at...

Theophany 2020. In this episode we will examine the Lord's Baptism. Why did the second person of the Trinity have to be baptized? Since Jesus is God the Son what did He mean about all righteousness being fulfilled by being baptized by John the Forerunner? Why did the dove land on Jesus? Please listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. O Gladsome Light Radio Show is bro...

The Banquet. In this episode we will study the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus told the parable of the Wedding Banquet. Why would people make excuses not to attend? What kind of garment do you need to attend? How do you obtain this garment? What happens if you do not wear the proper garment? Is the Wedding Banquet being served now? Listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Di...

The Virgin Birth. In this episode we will discuss the fact that Jesus was born sinless. How could that be? Why didn't Joseph put Mary away after finding out she was pregnant? Was Mary ever virgin? Is that possible? Was Mary a prepared vessel by from the foundation of the world? Listen to find out the answers to these questions. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. O Gladsome Light Rad...

Detachment. In this show we will examine what does it mean to be detached. The Rich Man could not detach from his wealth and so walked away from the Lord sadly. We will hear from the Church Fathers and Holy Scripture to help with us with detaching from the things that are our impediment. Can we pass through the eye of the needle? Listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Di...

Entrance into the Temple. In this episode we will examine the events of the Mother of God entering the Temple in Jerusalem. How could she do this? The Holy of Holies was reserved for the High Priest only. Was God doing something new? What is the significance of the Mother of God entering the Temple? Listen in to find out the answers. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. O Gladsome Lig...

Be Sanctified. In this episode we will examine the process of sanctification. What is required? How can we participate with God in this process? Is it even possible? How do we accept God's will in our life and not our own? Listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. O Gladsome Light Radio Show is broadcast live at Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part o...

What are you Seeking? In this episode we will examine the Scripture in Matthew, 6:33, about seeking God first. Where is the Kingdom of God? How do we attain it? What are the steps we need to follow to attain the Kingdom? Please listen for the answers. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. od Div. O Gladsome Light Radio Show is broadcast live at Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com...

Demons. In this episode we will study the show topic regarding demons. Where did they come from? Are they here now? What is their power over mankind? How can we defeat these demons? All of the answers you seek regarding demons is revealed n this show. Please listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. O Gladsome Light Radio Show is broadcast live at Monday's at 12PM ET o...

Cool my Tongue. This episode will examine the parable of Lazarus and the Rich man. Lazarus was a beggar while the rich man wanted for nothing. They both died. Lazarus was in Abraham's bosom while the rich man was in torment. Why did the rich man end up there? Was it because he was rich? Listen and find out. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's a...

Prophecy of St. Nilus. Today we will examine the prophecy of St. Nilus. He was a 5th century saint and a friend of John Chrysostom. His prophecy indicates the sad state of affairs in this world because of the evil one. I also read the Scripture of 2 Timothy chapter 3 that shows a parallel. How do we escape the events that are here already? Can we prepare now for help? Please listen and find out. P...

True Love. In this episode we will examine True Love. What kind of love is this? Who is the author of love? Why is love so distorted? How did Love get distorted? Can True Love still be found? Can we really experience True Love in our lifetime? All these questions will be answered in this show. Presented by Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY...

The Apocalypse. In this episode we will examine the Book of Revelation and see what the position of the Orthodox Church is regarding the interpreting of this vision. Is this book canonical? Does all of Orthodoxy embrace this book? Why isn't this book part of our reading cycle as the Epistles and Gospels are? How does Eschatology play a part into this book? Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc....

Suffering. In this episode we will examine suffering and how we should respond to it. There are 3 levels of suffering that are detailed in this show. Why did Jesus allow himself to go to the cross? What was the point of all His suffering? This will all be explained in this show. Please listen. At some point in our life we will suffer. Equip yourself now. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. o...

The Ark of God. In this episode we will examine the Ark of the Covenant and Mary being the Ark of the New Covenant. We will see similarities and differences as this show topic is studied. Is there a need for the Old Testament Ark now or is what God has done through a virgin a complete fulfillment? Jesus Christ has been born and everything is made brand new. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc...

Redemption and Salvation. In this episode we will look at these words and define them. There is a difference between Redemption and Salvation as revealed in Holy Scripture. Please listen and find out the difference and gain a better understanding what Jesus did for us and His Love for us. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY R...

Worshiping in the Temple Part 4. In this final episode we will continue to see the parallels in the Jewish worship and of the Orthodox worship. We see that the Old Testament is not abolished but fulfilled at the appearance of Jesus Christ. God ordains proper worship not man. This is proven in ancient Israel and all the way up to the Orthodox Church. Please listen. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maey...

Worshiping in the Temple Part 3. This episode will pick up where Part 2 ended. We are examining the emanation of the Orthodox Church from Ancient Israel. The form of worship that God gave Moses has not been lost. It has been preserved in the Orthodox Church. Listen and find out how this could be. God wants to be worshiped in a manner that is acceptable to Him. Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens...