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Fr. Stephen Freeman Podcasts
Spiritual Thoughts is a podcast and YouTube LiveStream show hosted by Ross Worthey. Ross is a Christian and a musician whose show consists of book reviews on topics ranging from theology, atheism, globalism, and materialism in the Western World to personal reflections on meaning, symbology, and art in American culture and Christianity. Solo Music: Ross Allen Worthey - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5koDGqDr9MjDKy0zO3lgFK Band(s) Music: A Red Arrow - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zbzT9cDK ...
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The Shared Inheritance Project is a grassroots organization dedicated to the belief the common heritage of Eastern Christianity provides unique and effective answers to the challenges of the modern age. Its rich theology and mystical spirituality helps us understand what it means to be human, to see the world as it is, and provides a path to embody and grow, through deep and transforming experiences, in the Image and Likeness of God. Subscribe and donate at: http://Shared-Inheritance.com
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Fr. Stephen looks at the story of the “Hospitality of Abraham” (Gen. 18) and his conversation with God concerning Sodom and Gomorrah, and sees in it a lesson for our time.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Modern management theory has crept its way into Christian thought over the years, suggesting that parishes are best served when we are sorted into our gifts and talents slots. Fr. Stephen looks instead at the Biblical description of the Church in which our weaknesses rather than our strengths are to be valued.…
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Fr. Stephen Freeman looks at the “allegorical” or “symbolic” reading of Scripture - and its importance for our daily life.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen Freeman looks at the mystery of love and freedom, and the limits God places on Himself as He raises us, by love, to be His “equals."By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen Freeman shares about the importance of the sacraments in our lives - particularly in light of the Bible verse that says, “There is but one mediator between God and man, the man, Christ Jesus.”By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen Freeman looks at our transformation into the image of Christ and the forgiveness of our sins in terms of concrete reality - thinking through the work that God is doing in us.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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It is one thing to believe that God exists. But beyond that, it is important, even vital, that God is good. Fr. Stephen Freeman explores this importance.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen Freeman reflects on the nature of the Kingdom of God and its distinct reality when compared to the wars and struggles of the secularized world.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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We rarely think of God as meek. Instead, we picture Him as mighty, powerful, and overwhelming. Fr. Stephen Freeman looks at a number of clear indications in Scripture concerning what we know of God through the revelation of Christ. God is meek.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Ever wonder what the phrase, “the Divine Energies,” means? Fr. Stephen looks at its inner depths and its constant place in our lives. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good! His mercy endures forever!By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen Freeman offers some honest thoughts on the sacrament of marriage and its importance in our culture.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen speaks of the difficulties and trials of those coming to faith in God and the challenges facing our children.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen Freeman speaks on icons as doors that open onto other rooms. He also speaks about how we view evil in this understanding of God's world.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen looks at Orthodoxy and our lives as a matter of the "whole" truth, rather than a "one-sidedness." He urges us to press forward into the whole truth of Christ.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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In this podcast, Fr. Stephen speaks about the Orthodox use of the word "fullness," both as a description of the Church but also, and especially, as a description of what we long for in the Christian life.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen Freeman describes a reading project, comparing the writings of Richard Leigh Fermor (1933), to those of Nick Hunt (2011) as they made walks across Europe. Fermor's descriptions belong to a world that has disappeared, while those of Hunt seem thin and attenuated. They point towards much deeper realities of our modern world.…
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Fr. Stephen Freeman offers thoughts on the virtue of contentment and its place in the spiritual life.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Fr. Stephen Freeman offers some thoughts on one of the more common Morning Prayers for the Orthodox, in which we pray, “O Lord, Save me whether I want it or not.” It is a hopeful meditation.By Fr. Stephen Freeman
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Everywhere Present, Fr. Stephen Freeman | Ch. 9 - The Literal Truth
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Everywhere Present, by Fr. Stephen Freeman | Ch. 8 - A Room With A View
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33:03Ep. 89 - I apologize for the breakdown in the audio feed around the 5 minute mark. I had an alarm go off and it disrupted the stream. I get it fixed and we continue right along, though. The Illuminati probably sabotaged our me. [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spiritualthoughts/messageS…
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Everywhere Present, by Fr. Stephen Freeman | Ch. 7 - The Hallway At The End Of The World
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Everywhere Present, by Fr. Stephen Freeman | Ch. 6 - The Shape of the Universe
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Everywhere Present, by Fr. Stephen Freeman | Ch. 5 - Christian Atheism
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23:23Ep. 86 is a review of Chapter 5. Bare with me on this one; I was up most of the night with a baby who didn't sleep well. email - [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spiritualthoughts/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spiritualthoughts/support…
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Everywhere Present, by Fr. Stephen Freeman | Ch. 4 - The God Who Is Not There
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27:35Ep. 85 is over chapter 4 of the book, Everywhere Present, by Orthodox Priest, Fr. Stephen Freeman. This chapter cover the problems associated with the modern secular notion that God is always missing when we want him and too involved when we don't. email - [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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A Preview: The Next Million Years, by Charles Galton Darwin
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26:59The Next Million Years, Charles Galton Darwin - https://vdocuments.net/reader/full/th... Ep. 84 is a preview of the next book we will be reviewing-chapter by chapter. The Next Millions Years was written by Charles Galton Darwin, the grandson of famous evolutionary biologist, Charles Darwin. This book has been an influential work for globalist, athe…
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Everything Present, by Fr. Stephen Freeman | Ch. 3 - We Live In An Altar
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Everywhere Present, Fr. Stephen Freeman | Ch. 2 - Sitting In A Cave In Mar Saba
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Everywhere Present, by Fr. Stephen Freeman | Ch. 1 - The Shape of the Universe
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