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Death to the World
A Death To The World podcast done in conjunction with St Timothy Orthodox Church in Lompoc, California. All articles read herein were written out of pain of heart and love for Truth. Lectures on various Orthodox topics given by Fr John Valadez at St Timothy are also included.
From a talk given by Fr. John Valadez at St. Barbara's Monastery in Santa Paula, CA.
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This new series of recordings from Fr. John Valadez compliments the Orthodox Survival Course. The first lecture, "Culture in Crisis", introduces us to Russian philosopher Ivan Ilyin and his approach to living a Christian life within the context of the modern world. Is a renewal of culture even possible? How could we bring it about?
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This lecture explores the foundations of the philosophy of transhumanism, and how it is gaining traction today.
"Learn to know the spirit of the age, study it, so whenever possible you will be able to avoid its influence." - St. Ignatius Brianchaninov.
"With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon." - Elon Musk.
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"Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness but instead expose them." St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, 5:11.
Churches closed. Holy Mysteries banned. Icons swapped for screens. How do we view what happened 5 years ago through an Orthodox perspective? This lecture aims to reapproach the covidian insanity with sobriety and to examine what went wrong.
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The Holy Scriptures reveal that the coming of the Antichrist will be preceded by a globalization of religion—what Fr. Seraphim Rose called the "religion of the future." Understanding Ecumenism, this attempted fusion of worldliness and Christianity, is essential to heed the Lord Jesus' counsel: "Take heed that no man deceive you."
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This topic has resurfaced in the media continually from the 1940s to the present. What do our sure guides, the Holy Fathers, teach us about this phenomenon? In this lecture, we explore how such matters must be understood first and foremost from an Orthodox Christian perspective—one embodied in the lives of the modern saints and their lived experience of divine revelation.
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The term "Satanic Panic" is attributed to the 1980's and 1990's, a time in which many Evangelical Protestants began to recognize patterns in rock music and subcultures, particularly the violence and occult themes that were springing up in that era. In some ways they overreacted, but in some ways they reacted to what was really going on.
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The development of what we call "self" and how inner feelings began to dominate and define identity. A look through philosophers and occultists who ushered in the sexual revolution and the aftermath we still experience today. This is all contrasted with an Orthodox view of personhood and freedom.
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Looking at the history of apostasy in the west from the time of the Great Schism up to modern times. Review of the first OSC courses done five years ago and primer for the upcoming lectures.
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Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures.
Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text in its context.
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Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures.
Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text in its context.
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Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures.
Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text in its context.
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Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures.
Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text in its context.
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Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures.
Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text in its context.
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Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures.
Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text in its context.
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Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures.
Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text in its context.
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Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures.
Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text in its context.
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Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures.
Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text in its context.
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Genesis according to the Fathers. Lectures from Fr Seraphim Rose's, "Genesis, Creation, and Early Man."
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Lectures on Fr Seraphim's teaching on Genesis in light of the commentary of the Fathers. Much of the lecture is taken from "Genesis, Creation, and Early Man."
Introduction: How to interpret Genesis in light of the Holy Fathers.
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How to continue to fight.
Some notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.net
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Lecture No. 2 on the Desert Fathers: The Life of Saint Anthony the Great
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“In every passion, and also in the virtues, let us critically examine ourselves: Where are we? At the beginning, or in the middle, or at the end?” -St John of the Ladder
Notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.net and Fr Joseph Honeycutt's, “Defeating Sin
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What is man? The battle is waged within, so it is important to know what is within.
Notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.net
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The basics of spiritual warfare.
Many notes taken from: www.unseenwarfare.net
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Unseen warfare is the path of all Christians, it is the Cross we must take up, and it is how we enter the arena of combat for perfection. Every aspect of life is an opportunity for attaining perfection—walking down the street, driving, eating, etc. Thus, the unseen warfare is everywhere—we either take steps towards Christ or steps away from Him. Life is not spiritually stagnant.
Some notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.net
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Retreat talk given at St Athanasius Antiochian Orthodox Church in Santa Barbara California.
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What are morals and ethics? Can we truly live as "good people" without a spiritual life?
What do we mean by "the Church"? What is nature of it? And what is mission of the Church in the world?
Part II of the life of St Nektarios of Aegina: His later life and the blessed events surrounding his repose.
Lecture one in a six part series on the life of St Nektarios the Wonderworker of Aegina. St Nektarios is truly a Saint of our times not only because he lived in recent times but because he is an example of how to live in the dark times we are experiencing today.
Reading from Issue 1. Introductory article: "Death to the World: The Last True Rebellion."
Eternal life, the Kingdom of Heaven, the renewal of creation, and what progress looks like in the age to come in light of the Holy Fathers.
What constitutes a genuine "after death experience"? How do Orthodox Christians understand ghosts or appearances of the dead?
The Orthodox understanding of the resurrection of the dead, the final judgement, and what heaven and hell are.
An Orthodox understanding of the erroneous Latin dogma of purgatory and the correct understanding of purifying fire within the patristic context of the holy fathers.
“Alas! What an agony the soul endures when from the body it is parting; how many are her tears for weeping, but there is none that will show compassion… Thus, my beloved brethren, let us all ponder well how brief is the span of our life; and peaceful rest for him that now is gone, let us ask of Christ, and also His abundant mercy for our souls.” +Odes of St John of Damascus, Orthodox Funeral Service
What happens when the soul is separated from the body? Will we be able to recognize the soul after death? Why does the church hold memorial services on certain days after death?
What is the Orthodox teaching on the soul and the human being? Why talk about death and be mindful of it? Do spiritual actions have physical consequences? This episode will answer these questions and more!