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What do the Orthodox mean, when in the Creed we confess, "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church"? As we approach the Sunday of Orthodoxy, this is a good time to explore that question with Fr. Thomas Hopko.<div class="feedflare">
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As Great Lent approaches, Fr. Tom Hopko provides helpful reading recommendations both from scripture and from other books. A very helpful book to read during this season is Fr. Tom's own The Lenten Spring<div class="feedflare">
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In this next episode of the series on Bishops, Fr. Tom reflects on 4th century Bishops, Monks, Martyrs, and Saints.<div class="feedflare">
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The phrase "With God all things are possible" is found 3 times in Holy Scripture. How are we to interpret the meaning of that phrase and how does it relate to the way we live our lives today?<div class="feedflare">
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Fr. Tom talks about the other canons of the 4th century in addition to the Council of Nicaea.<div class="feedflare">
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Fr. Tom looks at the 4th Century canons concerning bishops and clergy.<div class="feedflare">
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In his ongoing series on Bishops, Fr. Thomas explores the 4th century under the Emperor Constantine.<div class="feedflare">
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As we enter the New Year, Fr. Tom is thinking about the end of the world or "age." Don't miss this powerful and prophetic talk!<div class="feedflare">
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In a new episode, Fr. Thomas Hopko presses the question on the Incarnation of Christ - do we REALLY believe it?<div class="feedflare">
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In his continuing series on the Bible, Fr. Tom addresses the problem of God's violence against people and the war and violence that is prevalent in general in the Old Testament.<div class="feedflare">
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Fr. Tom looks at the lies and deception that are replete in the Old Testament stories and how God worked with sinful human beings to accomplish His purposes.<div class="feedflare">
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What are we to make of the moral behavior of many of the heroes of the Old Testament like David, Solomon, Abraham, Lot, and others? Fr. Tom helps us deal with these figures in the proper way and according to God's ultimate plan.<div class="feedflare">
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Fr. Tom received a number of emails about his talks on reading the Bible and the various translations. Several listeners asked about the scandalous nature of the Old Testament with stories of murder, slaughter, multiple wives, concubines, etc. So today, Fr. Tom begins a short series of talks to deal ...
Fr. Thomas looks at the writings of three of the earliest Church Fathers to see the structure of the Church in the second and third centuries.<div class="feedflare">
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In the third part of his series on reading the Bible, Fr. Tom discusses the various English language translations that are available and offers his recommendations.<div class="feedflare">
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In the second in his series on bishops, Fr. Tom reflects on the New Testament and early Church formulations of the offices and functions of clergy.<div class="feedflare">
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Fr. Tom responds to some email questions he received after his recent episode entitled "How to Read the Bible." In particular he talks about reading the Old Testament and explains the role of the Septuagint in the Church.<div class="feedflare">
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Fr. Tom begins a series of talks on the role of bishops in the Church and their relationships to each other, to the priests, the deacons, and to us. He begins by identifying what is common to all of us in creation. Please also listen to a special encouragement at the very beginning of today's episode.<div ...
As he travels, Fr. Tom is often asked to say some things on the radio about how to read the Bible. Where do you start? What translation does he recommend? What presuppositions should be discarded and what should be maintained? In this new episode, Fr. Tom addresses each of these questions and more.<div ...
Today, Fr. Thomas Hopko reflects on the nature of our thoughts and emotions in this fallen world.<div class="feedflare">
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