Shepherd of Souls: Recent Episodes
Fr. Peter-Michael Preble and Ancient Faith Radio
Shepherd of Souls features the pastoral reflections of Fr. Peter-Michael Preble. This program endeavors to form and transform your life in the spirit of the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Fr. Peter discusses the sacrifice of Abraham in light of what we are asked to do as Christians.
Are we spending time on the wrong things in our spiritual lives? Do you want to get focused on the right things?
If we are to be true disciples of Jesus Christ, then we must take up our cross and follow him.
Fr. Peter looks at a little bit of colonial religious history with Professor Thomas Kidd.
Should prayer be directed toward us or toward God? The Story of the Publican and the Pharisee, plus music by John Oliver.
The training of leaders today is a multi-billion dollar industry, but what are the qualities that we look for in leadership?
Fr. Peter plays the song "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by the Piano Guys and then discusses the season of Advent.
Fr. Peter plays a song by the St. Vladimir's Seminary Chorale, shares some cooking tips, and presents his homily from this past Sunday.
Fr. Peter plays the old hymn "Come Ye Faithful People, Come," and then shares a recent homily on thankfulness.
Fr. Peter interviews Fr. Luke Veronis, priest at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, about a ballot question to repeal a casino deal in Massachusetts.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Full Moon in Romania" by Ron Moore and then shares his homily from this past Sunday.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Mary" by Ron Moore and then shares his homily on the Parable of the Sower.
Fr. Peter plays the song "I've Tried" by Phil Nasr and then shares a homily on persecution.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Orthodoxy Soup" by Andrew Anthony and then continues his conversation with one of the authors of the new book Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Always Standing By" by Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist and then interviews one of the authors of the new book Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus.
Fr. Peter plays the song "In Jesus's Name" by Jimmy Santis and then shares his homily from the Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Fr. Peter plays a song by Fr. Justin Mathews from a CD called The Cross Culture Project and then shares a homily from this past June.
We will be judged according to the Truth, our deeds, and whether or not we are repentant.
Fr. Peter explains that Pentecost is about taking the old and reforming it into something new.
We are too often so blinded by our fear that we'll lose our individual identity that we stay apart from each other.
Fr. Peter reminds us that nowhere does Jesus say that life will be easy if you follow Him.
Fr. Peter assures us that if we compromise even just a little bit, the we have lost the Orthodox faith.
If we acquire a truly peaceful and merciful spirit, then thousands around us will be saved.
Fr. Peter reminds us that everything that we have is from God and we need to behave accordingly.
Fr. Peter explains that the total measuring stick of our salvation depends upon how we deal with each other.
Fr. Peter explains that the Last Judgment is all about two things: How much do we love God, and how much do we love our neighbor?
Fr. Peter argues that it's okay to experience and express joy over the light we have been given.
Fr. Peter reminds us that it doesn't matter how the world treats us today; what matters is what we do to prepare for the time to come.
Fr. Peter delivers a paper at the Sophia Institute Conference at Union Theological Seminary.
His Eminence Archbishop Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese is the guest homilist at St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church.
Fr. Peter explains that sacramental confession offers us the assurance that we are forgiven.
Fr. Peter assures us that If we pray every single day, we will see a huge change in our lives.
Fr. Peter shares his homily from the Sunday after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Fr. Peter addresses the possibility of American military intervention in Egypt and Syria.
Fr. Peter reminds us of just how counter-cultural it is to please someone other than ourselves.
Fr. Peter shares his homily from the Sunday after Theophany and then introduces three new segments to his podcast.
Fr. Peter explains that Christ came to earth for no other reason than to save each one of us.
Fr. Peter shares his homily from July 29 in which he explains the need for a truly good confession.
Fr. Peter explains that forgiveness is the start of where we need to go in our spiritual lives.
Fr. Peter catches us up on what has been happening in his life, shares his Pentecost homily, and introduces a new book that he has just completed.
Fr. Peter touches base for the first time in many months to share his plans for next year's Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha.
Fr. Peter explains the seventh essential condition for coming to know God's truth and finding life.
Fr. Peter explains the sixth essential condition for coming to know God's truth and finding life.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Praise the Name of the Lord" by the Boston Byzantine Choir and then shares a follow-up sermon to last week's homily.
Fr. Peter shares his homily from Mother's Day and then the Orthodox position on the Rapture and the Last Judgment.
Fr. Peter explains the fourth essential condition for coming to know God's truth and finding life.
Fr. Peter explains that, according to Fr. Thomas Hopko, one must pray as he can in order to know God's truth and find life.
Fr. Peter begins a series of homilies on "The Ten Essential Conditions for Coming to Know God's Truth and Finding Life" by Fr. Thomas Hopko.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Auld Lang Syne" and then shares his homily from the Sunday after Christmas.
Fr. Peter updates listeners on the status of Shepherd of Souls and then shares his homily from November 14, 2010.
Fr. Peter interviews Fr. Justin Mathews, the Executive Director and CEO of FOCUS North America.
Fr. Peter plays "Psalm 150" by the St. Vladimir's Seminary Chorale and then shares an archived homily on "responsibility."
Fr. Peter shares his homily from September 5 and then plays an episode of the AFR podcast Pilgrims from Paradise on the Orthodox view of the Eucharist.
Fr. Peter shares a recent homily and then plays an episode of Ancient Faith Presents about the Classical Learning Resource Center.
Fr. Peter plays the song "So My Soul" by Sharmane and then shares his homily on the Dormition of the Theotokos.
Fr. Peter plays the song "I Bow Down" by Sharmane and then shares his homily from the Sunday of the Unrepentant Debtor.
Fr. Peter interviews Fr. Hans Jacobse, President of the American Orthodox Institute, about the proposed mosque at Ground Zero.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Follow You" by Scott Wilder, shares a homily on what it means to be a parishioner in an Orthodox Church, and plays an episode of the Fr. Lawrence Farley podcast Coffee Cup Commentaries.
Fr. Peter interviews Fr. Greg Christakos, his cohost on the podcast Facing East, about sustainability and local farming.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Glory to You, Lord" by Scott Wilder, muses on the restful joys of camping, and shares the introduction to his new homily series on what it means to be Church from an Orthodox perspective.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Nothing" by Scott Wilder and then shares his homily on the Feast of All Saints.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Wake Me Up" by Take No Glory and then shares his homily from the Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Dream" by Take No Glory and then shares his homily from the Feast of Mid-Pentecost.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Forever" by Take No Glory and then shares his homily from the Sunday of St. Thomas.
Fr. Peter plays the hymn "Rejoice, O Bethany," shares his homily on the Life-Giving Cross, and mentions some online resources about the Orthodox Church.
Fr. Peter plays the Fifteenth Antiphon of Great and Holy Friday and then shares his homily on the Anointing of the Sick.
Fr. Peter plays "The Canon of Holy Saturday" and then shares his homily from the fourth Sunday of Great Lent.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" by the group Shiloh and then shares his homily from the Sunday of Orthodoxy.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Proclaim His Love" by Mark Bishop Evans and then shares his homily on the theme of forgiveness.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Worship You Alone" by Mark Bishop Evans and then shares his homily from the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
Fr. Peter plays a song by Mark Bishop Evans and then shares his recent homily on the Prodigal Son.
Fr. Peter interviews Fr. John Peck about why God would allow tragedies such as the earthquake in Haiti to occur.
Fr. Peter interviews Dr. Matthew Bunson, Senior Fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, about possible sainthood (in the West and the East?) for Pope John Paul II.
Fr. Peter interviews Fr. Hans Jacobse, President of the American Orthodox Institute, about the role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
Fr. Peter plays the song "There's a Light/O Come, All Ye Faithful" by Darrell Smith and then shares his homily from this past November 22.
Fr. Peter plays the song "It's Christmas Time" by Bree Noble, talks about the true St. Nicholas, and shares his homily from November 29.
Fr. Peter encourages us to remember what we are thankful for, plays the song "Have It All" by Michelle Gold, and shares his homily from November 22 on the Season of Advent.
Fr. Peter celebrates his parish's 85th year, plays the song "Don't Miss Me Too Much" by Michelle Gold, and shares his homily from November 8.
Fr. Peter plays the song "You Were There" by Michelle Gold and then shares his homily from November 1, 2009, on Orthodox unity.
Fr. Peter plays the song "To Heaven" by Michelle Gold and then shares his homily from October 11, 2009.
Fr. Peter plays the song "I Live in Awe of You" by The Flatland Music Group and then shares his homily from July 26 on "gossip."
Fr. Peter plays the song "Summer's Over" by Jonathan Coulton and then shares his homily on the Gospel passage in which Jesus teaches the disciples from a boat.
Fr. Peter shares his homily on "The Servants and the Vineyard" and then looks back at the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross with Fr. Michael Abdelahad, Priest at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Fr. Peter shares his homily from September 13 and then looks back at the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos with Fr. Michael Abdelahad, Priest at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Fr. Peter interviews Fr. Luke Veronis, pastor of Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church and former missionary to Albania and Kenya.
Fr. Peter features a special presentation by Jacob Lee of FOCUS North America, a new Orthodox organization that tackles various social issues in the United States and Canada.
Fr. Peter plays the song "Why Can't I Go Home?" by Bree Noble and then shares a recent homily centered around the Rotary Club's "Four-Way Test."
Father Peter plays the song "Extraordinary" by Sarah Bauer and then shares a CD that his parish created to promote the Orthodox faith.
Father Peter plays the song "Hands" by Joshua Burke and then shares his June 21 homily on the topics of "time" and "judgment."
Fr. Peter plays "See Me Through" by Sarah Bauer and shares his homily from this past June 14.
Fr. Peter interviews the iPadre, Fr. Jay Finelli, and shares his homily from this past Pentecost Sunday.
Fr. Peter plays "I Am Yours" by Sarah Bauer, talks a bit about his Russian pilgrimage, and shares his homily from the Sixth Sunday of Pascha.
Fr. Peter shares a new song by Sarah Bauer, as well as his homily from the Sunday of the Man Born Blind.
In this bonus episode I present a second lecture on the theme of Orthodox Spirituality.
In this bonus episode I present a second lecture on the theme of Orthodox Spirituality.
In this episode we explore the definition of faith from an Orthodox Christian perspective.
In this episode we explore the definition of faith from an Orthodox Christian perspective.
interview Fr. Nicholas Apostola, Pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts on the role of Mary in the Orthodox Church. This is a continuation of the previous episode on the theme of the Orthodox and the Virgin Mary.
In this episode I interview Fr. Nicholas Apostola, Pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, on the role of Mary in the Orthodox Church. This is a continuation of the previous episode on the theme of the Orthodox and the Virgin Mary.
This week I begin a discussion of the sources of Orthodoxy and I continue with music from the Boston Byzantine Choir.
This week I begin a discussion of the sources of Orthodoxy and I continue with music from the Boston Byzantine Choir.
n this weeks episode we begin a discussion of what Orthodox Christians believe. We also feature the music of the Boston Byzantine Choir.
In this week's episode we begin a discussion of what Orthodox Christians believe. We also feature the music of the Boston Byzantine Choir.
In this episode I have a conversation with some friends form Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio about their hospice program.
In this episode I have a conversation with some friends from Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, about their hospice program.
Join me this week as we continue the tour of St. Michael Orthodox Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
Join me this week as we continue the tour of St. Michael Orthodox Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
In this episode I take you on a tour of St. Michael Orthodox Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts. (The song is Dream On by Carrie Pettit.)
In this episode I take you on a tour of St. Michael Orthodox Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts. (The song is "Dream On" by Carrie Pettit.)
In this episode I interview The Rev. Irving Cummings Chaplain at Harvard University on the topic of the need for campus ministry. (The song is Here and Now by Jessica Smith Wright.)
In this episode I interview The Rev. Irving Cummings, Chaplain at Harvard University on the topic of the need for campus ministry. (The song is "Here and Now" by Jessica Smith Wright.)
In this episode I have an interview with The Rev. Dr. John Turner of Colonial Williamsburg and Chaplain of the New Hampshire Highland Games. (The song is The Spirit in You by Stephen Billings.)
In this episode I have an interview with The Rev. Dr. John Turner of Colonial Williamsburg and Chaplain of the New Hampshire Highland Games. (The song is "The Spirit in You" by Stephen Billings.)