Episodes

  • Miracles of the Theotokos: The Kursk Root Icon

    Miracles of the Theotokos: The Kursk Root Icon
    Jun 18 2024
    In this episode, the Kursk Root Icon of the Theotokos graces us as Archpriest Serge Lukianov recounts some wondrous stories of one of the most miraculous icons of the Orthodox Church.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Astrology: What's going on?

    Astrology: What's going on?
    Dec 16 2023
    Sun sign, moon sign... Capricorn, Taurus, Mercury in retrograde... Astrology has been around for many centuries. Why is it suddenly becoming so popular? Is it all make-believe, or is there something actually behind it all? Is it harmless, or can it lead to delusion? Find out today with Edward Novis, our Professor of Byzantine Philosophy and English Literature.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Federal Judge and Deacon: Law and Orthodoxy

    Federal Judge and Deacon: Law and Orthodoxy
    Sep 28 2023
    In this episode, we interview Deacon Stephanos Bibas, a Federal Judge (appointed in 2017) who is just one level under the Supreme Court. How does one navigate the American legal system while being Orthodox? Tune in to find out.
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    55 mins
  • Modern Academia: Pronouns and Gender Identity

    Modern Academia: Pronouns and Gender Identity
    Aug 4 2023
    A person tells you they have new pronouns. How are you, as an Orthodox Christian, supposed to respond? Will your attitude anger them, or will it light a spark that might bring them into the Holy Church? In this episode, former Chicago Sun Times journalist and current professor of English Literature at Bucknell University, Deacon Paul Siewers, talks to us about navigating the waters of secular academia.
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    57 mins
  • Seeking God's Will: Marriage and Vocation

    Seeking God's Will: Marriage and Vocation
    Jun 17 2023
    "Thy will be done." What does this mean? How does one figure out exactly what the Lord wants from them? In this highly anticipated episode of Light of the World, we sit down with Archpriest Serge Lukianov of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral based in Lakewood, New Jersey to find out.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Archpriest Victor Potapov's Reflections

    Archpriest Victor Potapov's Reflections
    Apr 21 2023
    Christ is Risen! In this episode, we interview Archpriest Victor Potapov of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St John the Baptist about his life as a priest, and what his thoughts are on a wide variety of topics. From working for the CIA and pioneering essential religious broadcasting to the USSR to manning one of ROCOR's largest parishes, Fr. Victor has seen it all – and has quite a bit to share.

    -- Recorded March 22, 2023
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    59 mins
  • Intro to Orthodoxy: Catechism

    Intro to Orthodoxy: Catechism
    Mar 24 2023
    As an inquirer, you may be wondering, "How do I become Orthodox?" Or, "What is the process and how long does it take?" Or even, "What is the most common struggle for an Orthodox catechumen?" We are glad you asked! In this episode, Hieromonk Theodore (Stanway) of Holy Trinity Monastery educates us on the intricacies of an Orthodox catechism, the role of a Godparent, and how to navigate the sometimes risky waters of Internet Orthodoxy. Enjoy and keep us in your prayers!
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Divine Services: Heaven on Earth

    The Divine Services: Heaven on Earth
    Mar 10 2023
    On this episode of Light of the World, Father Deacon Nicholas Kotar joins us to discuss how we see Heaven brought down to Earth during the divine services at church. Referencing St. Maximos the Confessor's On The Ecclesiastical Mystagogy, we delve into some fascinating liturgical concepts which help us better understand what truly goes on in church, and how we actively participate in it each time we stand present in God's house.
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    52 mins