All Conflicted fans know Aimen’s life story – but what about that of his co-host, Thomas Small? Avid listeners will have heard Thomas talk about his Orthodox Christian faith and his time as a novice monk at a monastery on the Greek island of Mount Athos, but the story of how he got there, and why he decided to leave the brotherhood, is a fascinating tale… Th ... Show More
Oct 6
The Real Geopolitics of Sudan’s Civil War
Sudan’s civil war has become a regional proxy struggle, with the UAE, Egypt, Iran, Turkey and other powers backing rival armed camps as the country fragments under the pressure of war. But while the RSF’s foreign support has drawn intense scrutiny, the forces sustaining Sudan’s a ... Show More
53m 21s
Oct 2
The Middle East Braces for Escalation
The war is widening, diplomacy has stalled, and the Middle East is once again sliding towards escalation as the relationship between Israel and the Gulf states grows closer while pressure on Iran is mounting at sea, in the air, and across its network of regional allies. For mind- ... Show More
57m 26s
Oct 2019
Ep 221. A Spiritual Journey with Thomas McConkie
Listen in on our discussion today as Thomas shares how he left the church and went on a journey of self-development that, in the end, brought him closer to God than he could have ever seen coming. Thomas has some incredible insights about our development through adulthood, as wel ... Show More
33m 24s
Jan 2021
#50 Icons, praying to saints & dividing over sexuality
Tom answers listener questions around whether shrines are pagan, infant baptism is biblical and how we can live in unity with theological differences around sexuality.Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questions about the Bible, Life and Fait ... Show More
48m 50s
Apr 2024
St. Maximus the Confessor
<p>Dive into the intriguing world of Catholic saints with Mary McGuire and Dr. Carl Venner on 'Catholic Saints,' a podcast produced by the Augustine Institute on Apostolate. In this episode, Dr. Venner shares his deep dive into Greek and theology, exploring Acts of the Apostles a ... Show More
21m 53s
Dec 2023
441. At-One-Ment with Thomas McConkie
<p>Philosopher, thought leader, teacher, and author Thomas McConkie is one of my favorite people to learn from. He's led an interesting life, becoming an expert in all things meditation and mindfulness. </p> <p> </p> <p>Tune in this week for a conversation with Thomas about onene ... Show More
33m 46s
Aug 2024
Michael Todd & Carl Lentz | Stories Behind The Headlines
In this compelling episode of the Lights On Podcast, Michael Todd and Carl Lentz sit down for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, redemption, and navigating faith in the modern world. Together, they share personal stories, insights on overcoming challenges, and their tho ... Show More
1h 38m
Mar 2024
Interview with Robert Spencer, Author of The Church and the Pope
<p>Today on the Orthodox Ethos Podcast we present an interview from the 2022 Uncut Mountain Press Conference on the theme: The Orthodox Ethos. The purpose of this conference was to assist those desiring to go deeper into the Way of Being in Christ: how this is acquired, lived, an ... Show More
32m 24s
Feb 2020
Bonus: Richard Rohr & James Finley on Turning to the Mystics
In this bonus episode, Living School Faculty James (Jim) Finley and Kirsten Oates join Richard Rohr and Paul Swanson (Brie sadly wasn't there!) in conversation about the contemplative journey, what it was like to be guided by Thomas Merton, Jim's trauma work, and their new podcas ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2023
Life and Ministry with Alistair Begg
If you ever wanted to be in the room as two minister friends talk about preaching and pastoral ministry, this is the episode for you. Kevin asks Alistair about his “ordinary” preaching style, about whether he ever thought about leaving Parkside, and about whether he’s an American ... Show More
1h 10m