St. George Coptic Orthodox Church Tampa, FL

Orthodox and Detox

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Orthodox & Detox is a Christian podcast where the ancient Orthodox faith meets the modern struggles of everyday life. Hosted by Fr. Joshua Gerges and a team of passionate voices, each episode explores how Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the healing traditions of the Orthodox Church speak directly to today’s challenges—addictions, bad habits, anxiety, spiritual warfare, mental health, and the search for real transformation. Whether you’re Orthodox, exploring Orthodoxy, or simply seeking healing and clarity, this podcast offers practical guidance, honest conversations, and hope for anyone

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St. George Coptic Orthodox Church Tampa, FL

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Religion

Latest episode

May 7, 2026

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The Healing Power of Psalms: Repetitive Prayer That Breaks Addiction | Orthodox & Detox S2 Ep. 5 07.05.2026

Struggling to pray… or battling addiction, anxiety, or emptiness? This episode of **Orthodox & Detox** reveals how the **Psalms and prayer can heal the soul and rebuild your life**.Discover why **repetitive prayer is biblical**, how the **Psalms give you words when you have none**, and how a simple **spiritual routine can break cycles of addiction and restore peace**. Learn how ancient Orthodo...

Faith & Works - Orthodox Synergy - Why Recovery Needs More Than Faith. Orthodox & Detox | S3E4: 28.04.2026

**Can faith alone heal you?** You’ve been praying… but why are you still struggling? In this episode of **Orthodox & Detox (Season 3, Episode 4)**, we explore the powerful Orthodox teaching of **synergy**—the truth that healing and recovery happen through **God’s grace AND your participation**.Many people believe that if they just have enough faith, things will change. But the Orthodox Church...

The Jesus Prayer - Ancient Cure for Addiction and Anxiety | Orthodox & Detox S2 Ep. 3 02.04.2026

In this episode of *Orthodox & Detox*, Fr. Joshua Gerges reveals the **power of the Name of Jesus** and how the Jesus Prayer becomes a practical tool for **healing, detox, and spiritual warfare**. Learn how this ancient Orthodox practice can **calm your mind, interrupt cravings, overcome temptation, and restore your identity in Christ.**🔥 In this episode, you’ll discover:* How the Jesus Praye...

Orthodox Prostrations: The Key to Breaking Bad Habits - Orthodox & Detox S2 Ep. 2 19.03.2026

Can Orthodox prostrations really help break addiction and bad habits? In this episode of Orthodox & Detox, Fr. Joshua explains how prostrations (metanias) express repentance, humility, surrender, and resurrection, and why they can become a powerful spiritual tool for overcoming pornography, anger, compulsive behaviors, and other addictions. Discover the biblical roots of prostrations, their pl...

Coptic Orthodox Fasting (Lent)Explained & Its Role in Addiction Healing - Orthodox & Detox S2 Ep. 1 06.03.2026

HOW and WHY the Coptic Christians fast the lent in this way? Each episode is divided into two parts: 1- Orthodox – exploring the biblical roots of the Orthodox faith. 2- Detox – showing how the Orthodox faith offers healing and helps people break free from bad habits and addictions such as pornography, gambling, drugs, alcohol, sex, social media and video gaming. Watch other episodes/reels: https:...

Orthodox Baptism Explained & Its Role in Addiction Healing - Orthodox & Detox S1 Ep. 5 27.02.2026

What does Orthodox Baptism actually do — and can it help in addiction recovery? Each episode is divided into two parts: 1- Orthodox – exploring the biblical roots of the Orthodox faith. 2- Detox – showing how the Orthodox faith offers healing and helps people break free from bad habits and addictions such as pornography, gambling, drugs, alcohol, sex, social media and video gaming. Watch other epi...

The Power of the Saints Explained - Orthodox Addiction Recovery | Orthodox & Detox S1 Ep.4 13.02.2026

** Can the saints really help in addiction recovery? ** Each episode is divided into two parts : 1- Orthodox – exploring the biblical roots of the Orthodox faith. 2- Detox – showing how the Orthodox faith offers healing and helps people break free from bad habits and addictions such as pornography, gambling, drugs, alcohol, sex, social media and video gaming. Watch other episodes/reels: https://yo...

Orthodox Priesthood and Addiction Healing - Orthodox & Detox S1 Ep.3 29.01.2026

Why does priesthood still matter today—and what does it have to do with healing, addiction, and recovery? In this episode of Orthodox & Detox, Dr. Peter and Dr. Bassem sit down with Fr. Joshua Gerges to tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity: the Sacrament of the Priesthood. Using Scripture, Church history, and real pastoral experience, this episode explains the difference...

The Power of The Eucharist in Addiction Recovery – Orthodox & Detox | S1 Ep.2 15.01.2026

Drawing from **Orthodox Christian theology**, the **teachings of the Church Fathers**, and real **recovery testimony**, Fr. Joshua explains how the Eucharist restores the soul, renews the mind, and empowers true freedom. This episode connects **Christian recovery**, **spiritual warfare**, and **mental health** through the lens of the **Orthodox faith**, showing how Christ Himself becomes our stren...

Orthodox Confession & Addiction Healing | Orthodox & Detox S1 Ep.1 01.01.2026

n this episode of the Orthodox & Detox Podcast , we explore Orthodox confession as a powerful path to addiction healing and Christian addiction recovery . Addiction is not simply a bad habit, but a deep spiritual and emotional wound that requires repentance, grace, and spiritual healing through Christ. Drawing from Orthodox Christianity , Scripture, and pastoral counseling experience, this con...

Orthodox & Detox Podcast Promo - Healing From Addiction Through Ancient Faith. 24.12.2025

Orthodox & Detox is a faith-based podcast that brings together ancient Christian wisdom and real-life struggles . We talk honestly about addiction, brokenness, healing, and the power of Jesus Christ to restore lives. Each episode explores how prayer, repentance, community, and spiritual discipline can help break destructive patterns and lead to lasting transformation. This podcast is for: Anyo...

Overcoming Addictions? Ancient Faith Revealed ☦️: New Podcast Launching 01/01/26 12.12.2025

New Podcast Coming 01/01/26 – Orthodox & Detox 🎙️Our podcast dives into the Orthodox Christian faith and how its ancient wisdom brings real freedom from addictions and destructive habits. Pornography, alcohol, drugs, gambling, social media, gaming—Christ offers healing and transformation. Follow & Subscribe & Share for the full launch and new clips!. #orthodoxanddetox, #orthodoxpodcast...

Featured Speaker - Fr. Joshua Gerges 12.12.2025

New Podcast Coming 01/01/26 – Orthodox & Detox 🎙️Our podcast dives into the Orthodox Christian faith and how its ancient wisdom brings real freedom from addictions and destructive habits. Pornography, alcohol, drugs, gambling, social media, gaming—Christ offers healing and transformation. Follow & Subscribe & Share for the full launch and new clips!. #orthodoxanddetox, #orthodoxpodcast...

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