Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos

Petros, a boxer, describes how he began to re-engage with the Orthodox church he was born into, as well as, the amazing recovery he has had from serious medical issues, by God's grace.

Stephanos and Irini, a married couple, explain their story of leaving their old faith and finding the true one.

Gabriela talks about how the history of the Orthodox Church lead her to find truth, healing and a community.

Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on different forms of prayer, the dangers involved with each one and a prayer "with a question mark over it".

Symeon tells his story of looking for the true Church and who followed him on that journey.

Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on different forms of prayer, the dangers involved with each one and a prayer "with a question mark over it".

Andrew discusses his story of finding the Orthodox Faith and how the journey started from a young age.

Fr Emmanuel concludes St Isaac's 19th homily by touching on the topics of our unique and dynamic relationship with God, what it means to be praying unceasingly and how we should not focus on the negative.

In this interview, Amelia discusses the ups and down of her journey to the Orthodox faith after being a Jehovah's Witness, and how the journey has resulted in many blessings for her and her family's life.

This week Fr Emmanuel interviews Elizabeth, who found her spiritual home in the Orthodox Church after a Protestant upbringing.

Join Fr Emmanuel for the first interview of the Anagenesis series. This week Fr meets with Pavlos, a professor of taxation law, to learn more about his journey to the Orthodox Church and the impact it has had on himself, his family and his studies.

The heart has senses, just as the body has senses. Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on the senses, and how they lose spiritual focus when immersed in the cares of the world.

In this episode, Fr Emmanuel explores the many themes that are covered in St Isaac's Homily 18 and 19. These include turning pride into humility, the spiritual state of peace, three stages of the soul and much more.

In this episode, Fr Emmanuel discusses what it means to forget ourselves and to 'go out of' ourselves, relating it to St Isaac's teachings on the spiritual state of ecstasy - a deep, inner joy of the Lord.

In this episode, Fr Emmanuel breaks down St Isaac's writings on zeal into 7 points, then explores St Diadochos' definitions of spiritual concepts including faith, love, humility, freedom from anger and total transformation.

In this episode, Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac the Syrian's works about the realm of temptation, guarding the secrets of our inner spiritual life and how the kingdom of heaven is taken by force.

In this Homily, Fr Emmanuel continues to explore the practical and spiritual advice given by St Isaac the Syrian. The practical advice covered in this episode includes instruction on how we should walk, sit and laugh, as well as, how we should compose ourselves when entering another person's space. This then is linked to the state of our spiritual lives.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 17 - "The rule for Beginners; Discretion is greater than all the other virtues". In this Homily, Fr Emmanuel explores the practical advice given by St Isaac the Syrian, and how to apply it to our everyday lives.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 16 - Part 2 - "Prayer for the Soul" Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 16 - "You are the Temple of God" Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 15 - Part 2 - "The Beauty in You" Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 15 - "He who wishes to see the Lord within himself devises means to cleanse his heart" Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.

In this weeks ‘Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos’ podcast, Fr. Emmanuel answers pre-submitted questions including: What is the balance between living modestly and enjoying good things? Which parts of the Ecumenical Council are infallible? Should we be wary of imagination? What can we do to always be mindful of God's love for us? And more!