<p>"I'm bored!" we hear people say, maybe even we ourselves have said this. St. Theophan the Recluse offers practical advice to overcome boredom and the feeling of being all alone.
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Oct 8
"There Must Be Heresies Among You" (1 Cor 11:19) - Archbishop Averky of Jordanville
Drawing upon St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop Averky examines this teaching from St. Paul and how modernists and ecumenists can and do twist it to their liking.📖 "There Must Be Heresies Among You" (1 Cor 11:19) (Orthodox Life, July-August, 1994)https://orthodoxlifemagazines.blogs ... Show More
11m 10s
Dec 2024
Why You Do What You Don't Want to Do (And How to Do What You Actually Want to Do)
Have you ever found yourself wanting to lose weight or make a positive change, but your actions just don’t line up with your intentions? You know what you want—to feel better, to be healthier, to grow spiritually—but there’s this frustrating disconnect between your mind, your hea ... Show More
14m 17s
Jun 2025
A Prayer to Embrace Rest and Relaxation over Summer Break
Summer often promises freedom, rest, and joy— but reality doesn’t always match the dream. Between busy parenting schedules, financial constraints, and constant demands, finding rest can feel like just another to-do. In today’s devotional, Amanda Idleman reminds us that rest isn’t ... Show More
5m 39s
Apr 2025
3 Signs You Might Be in Survival Mode (And How to Get Out with God)
Ever felt like you're doing all the right things—checking the boxes, showing up, pushing through—but deep down, you know you're running on empty? That’s not laziness, weakness, or failure. That’s survival mode. And God never meant for you to live stuck there. In this episode, I w ... Show More
12m 35s
Mar 2025
3521: You Spend Money Because You’re Bored by Charlie Brown on Intentional Spending
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3521:Spending money out of boredom is a common trap, fueled by the instant gratification of shopping and the endless distrac ... Show More
12m 55s
Apr 2025
When Rest & Relaxation Become Vice (Mediation 3.14)
This week, I take a closer look at Meditations 3.14, where Marcus Aurelius encourages us not to “wander from our path any longer.” It’s a meditation you’ve probably heard before, and while some translations simplify it to “put away your books,” I find that framing a little mislea ... Show More
13m 58s