<p>Elder Ephraim encourages a brother struggling with lust and self-abuse (masturbation), inspiring him never to despair and always to repent and trust in God’s infinite mercy. Such temptations are allowed by God to humble and strengthen our will, and such patient endurance wins divine crowns.
A letter from Athos, June 30, 1958 from "Counsels from the ... Show More
Mar 2025
Nihilism, Vaccines, Confessing the Faith, & Resisting Evil Rulers - Elder Justin Parvu
An interview with Elder Justin Parvu of Petru Vodă Monastery (Romania) given on October 7th, 2009. Elder Justin spent 16 years in prison under the communists and tirelessly served the Romanian people until his repose on June 16th, 2013. Read a brief account of his life with the t ... Show More
13m 56s
Mar 2025
On Repentance (Homily from Great Lent) - St. John of Kronstadt
A homily to stir up our hard hearts to sincerely repent, both now, wherever we are, and before our priest where we receive reconciliation with Christ and the Church.Reading from: Season of Repentance: Lenten Homilies of Saint John of Kronstadt, p. 76-81📖 Season of Repentance: Le ... Show More
9m 30s
Apr 2024
From Suffering to Strength: Finding Hope in Hardship by Reading 1 Peter 4
Grab your favorite mug and settle in for another session of "Bible Reading and Coffee Drinking"! In this episode, we're reading and discussing 1 Peter 4, exploring the themes of suffering for Christ, loving one another, and the transformative power of turning away from sinful ... Show More
27m 34s
Apr 2023
#87 - Luke Storey: God & Consciousness
If you've ever wanted to unravel the truth of who you are and set yourself free, this episode is for you.
In this week's episode, we feature speaker, writer, philosopher, Luke Storey, who dives deep into God, consciousness, the work of David Hawkins, and MUCH more in this ... Show More
59m 3s
Dec 2023
How the End of the Old Testament Sets the Stage for Jesus
Join me as we explore the closing chapters of the Old Testament, specifically Malachi 3 and 4, and uncover how they paved the way for the arrival of Jesus Christ.
In these lesser-known yet profoundly significant verses, we'll discover the promises, prophecies, and messages th ... Show More
27m 28s
Aug 2023
If Your Brother or Sister Sins | Gospel of Matthew
What do we do when other followers of Jesus fall into sin and wander away? John Mark explores Jesus’ teaching on dealing with sin in the church. Even though it's one of the most abused teachings of Jesus, John Mark show that, rightly applied, it has the potential to help the ... Show More
39m 51s