Best Orthodox Fasting Podcasts (2026)

a) Excerpt from "Orthodox Mission in the Modern World: Means, Methods and Mindset", an Extended Orthodox Ethos Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMjy-Ye74zI - - - - b) Excerpt from "The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (Lesson 17) - Prophecies: The Public Ministry and Passion of Christ" by Fr. Peter Heers https://youtube.com/live/BO__…

1
The False Prophet is a Fowler's Snare 37:27

Play Pause

2d ago37:27

37:27

By Shawn Mathis

1
A Warning And A Blessing 29:28

2d ago29:28

29:28

By Shawn Mathis

1
Christmas: The Implication of the Incarnation 2:53:51

7d ago2:53:51

2:53:51

Reflection on the Meaning and the Implication of the Incarnation + Q & A https://www.youtube.com/live/C6MZaj8gP2E?si=PIrl9AH1_1JyucagBy Fr. Peter Heers

1
Let Us Consider One Another 34:57

9d ago34:57

34:57

By Tripp Martin

1
Day 25 - Nativity Fast 2025 5:29

12d ago5:29

5:29

Christ Is Born “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” — John 1:14 Today we take leave of the Fast and celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of our God, Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church does not merely remember a birth in Bethlehem; she …

1
Day 24 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:57

13d ago4:57

4:57

Blessed Are the Waiting “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him” — Luke 2:25 Waiting is rarely celebrated. We live in a world that prizes speed, answers, and immediate results. Yet Scripture blesses those who wait—not b…

1
Day 23 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:43

14d ago4:43

4:43

Heaven Touches Earth “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:” — Luke 2:13 On the night of Christ’s birth, heaven does not remain silent. When God enters the world in humility, angels cannot restrain their praise. The skies open not with thunder, but with worship. Heaven touches earth not thro…

1
The Truth About the Christmas Tree 21:06

14d ago21:06

21:06

Excerpt from "Dispelling Christmas Myths: The Orthodox Perspective" by Fr. Peter Heers https://www.youtube.com/live/dvdSYJSmuD8?si=zAhserzNOwsxsoJNBy Fr. Peter Heers

1
Day 22 - Nativity Fast 2025 5:10

15d ago5:10

5:10

God Enters Through Our Story “There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots” — Isaiah 11:1 The Genealogy of Christ invites us to examine how God chooses to enter the world—not by bypassing history, but by inhabiting it. Christ does not descend into humanity as a stranger. He comes through names, relat…

1
Day 21 - Nativity Fast 2025 3:58

16d ago3:58

3:58

Small Beginnings, Eternal Power “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.” — Isaiah 11:6 God’s way of entering the world is never loud. He begins in smallness. Isaiah’s vision of peace is led not by force or domi…

1
How To Hold Fast the Word 32:38

16d ago32:38

32:38

By Shawn Mathis

1
Punishment and Repentance 34:11

16d ago34:11

34:11

By Shawn Mathis

1
Dying to Live - Lesson 43 38:40

16d ago38:40

38:40

By Shawn Mathis

1
Day 20 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:38

17d ago4:38

4:38

A Savior Is Born “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” — Luke 2:11 The Nativity does not announce an idea, a philosophy, or a moral teacher. It announces a Savior. Heaven does not say, “A guide has been born,” or “A teacher has come,” but “a Savior is born.” God chose nearness because rescue canno…

1
Day 19 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:50

18d ago4:50

4:50

God With Us “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, ‘God with us’” — Matthew 1:23 The Nativity Fast draws us deeper into a truth so familiar that we risk overlooking its wonder: God chose nearness. He did not remain distant, issuing comfort from afar or instructions from h…

1
Day 18 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:52

19d ago4:52

4:52

Peace Enters the World “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” — Luke 2:14 When the angels announce peace over Bethlehem, they are not proclaiming a treaty or a feeling. They are announcing a Person. Peace does not descend as an idea; peace is born as a Child. Wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger, peace en…

1
The Final Judgement - The Mystery of Christ (L. 55) 2:51:04

20d ago2:51:04

2:51:04

F. THE FINAL JUDGEMENT a. The Second Coming of Christ b. The Son Is the Judge c. The Dread Tribunal Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation…

1
Day 17 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:07

20d ago4:07

4:07

The Humility of God “And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross” - Philippians 2:8 The Nativity Fast draws us into a mystery that overturns every human instinct: God saves not by display, but by descent. The Son does not grasp power; He releases it. He does not r…

1
Day 16 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:41

21d ago4:41

4:41

Light That Cannot Be Stopped “And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” - John 1:5 The Nativity reveals a truth the world often forgets: light does not argue with darkness—it shines. Christ did not wait for darkness to disappear before entering the world. He entered into it. The Gospel declares that when the Ligh…

1
The Holy Spirit According to St. Gregory Palamas/Filioque Rejected By Both Pope & Oecumenical Council 25:36

22d ago25:36

25:36

a) Excerpt from "The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (Lesson 23) - The Incarnation: The Second Person of the Holy Trinity" by Fr. Peter Heers https://youtube.com/live/WxI6YK32bKY - - - - - b) Excerpt from "Constantinople IV: When the Pope Condemned the Filioque" with Fr. Peter Heers, Craig Patrick Truglia, and Gregory Heers https://www.you…

1
Day 15 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:54

22d ago4:54

4:54

God Learned Our Language “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” - Saint John 1:14 The mystery of the Nativity is not only that God came to us, but how He came. The eternal Word did not shout from heaven or remain distant in divine silence. He …

1
Day 14 - Nativity Fast 2025 5:10

22d ago5:10

5:10

Thirty Years of Hidden Growth “And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him” - Luke 2:40 The Gospel tells us almost nothing about the first thirty years of Jesus’ life. There are no sermons recorded, no miracles described, no crowds following Him. There is only this quiet sentence: He grew. G…

1
Day 13 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:55

22d ago4:55

4:55

Faith on the Road “Then he arose, took the young Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel” - Saint Matthew 2:21 The holy family’s life did not unfold in peace and predictability. Their days were marked by travel, danger, uncertainty, and obedience. Joseph did not always understand the path before him, but he understood the One who gui…

1
Day 12 - Nativity Fast 2025 5:13

22d ago5:13

5:13

“When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt” - Saint Matthew 2:14 Before Christ ever preached a sermon or worked a miracle, He fled for His life in the arms of His mother. The Lord of heaven stepped into the world not with security, but with danger shadowing His cradle. The One who made every land had no l…

1
Day 11 - Nativity Fast 2025 5:29

22d ago5:29

5:29

Reflecting on St. Matthew 2:13—“Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him”—this meditation reminds us that the Nativity story is not only angels and shepherds under starlight, but also the shadow of fear and cruelty seated on earthly thrones. Christ is born into a world where innoc…

1
Day 10 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:14

22d ago4:14

4:14

Reflecting on St. Matthew 2:2—“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him”—this meditation invites us to journey with the wise men, who set out without a map, without guarantees, and without knowing their final destination. They did not know what tomorrow would hold; they only …

1
Day 9 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:42

22d ago4:42

4:42

Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 8:9—“Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich”—this meditation invites us to contemplate the poorest birth in history holding the richest salvation. The King of all creation arrives without crown or court, without robes or palace. His first throne is a manger, …

1
Day 8 - Nativity Fast 2025 3:49

22d ago3:49

3:49

Reflecting on St. Luke 2:15—“Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us”—this meditation draws our attention to the first hearts that ran toward Christ. They were not scholars, rulers, or the powerful of their age, but shepherds—ordinary laborers keeping watch through the night. Rev. Fr.…

1
Day 7 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:27

22d ago4:27

4:27

Reflecting on St. Luke 1:68—“Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people”—this meditation turns our attention to the quiet miracle of John the Baptist’s birth. There are no angels in the sky, no guiding star, and no watching crowds—yet heaven bends low, for God is preparing a voice that will awaken a sleeping world…

1
Day 6 - Nativity Fast 2025 3:52

22d ago3:52

3:52

Reflecting on St. Luke 2:19—“But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart”—this meditation invites us to consider the holy practice of silence. Some mysteries enter our lives not asking to be explained, but to be received and held. While angels sang and shepherds hurried, Mary chose stillness. She treasured what God was doing and a…

1
Day 5 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:57

22d ago4:57

4:57

Drawing from Psalm 143:10—“Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. Your Spirit is good; lead me in the land of uprightness”—this meditation reflects on Advent as the Church’s quiet, persistent prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. Not only into the world, but into our choices, fears, directions, and future. Rev. Fr. Dr. Timothy (Tenny) Thomas reminds us …

1
Day 4 - Nativity Fast 2025 3:58

22d ago3:58

3:58

Reflecting on St. Luke 2:7—“She brought forth her firstborn Son, wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn”—this meditation invites us to contemplate the humility of God’s coming. Christ did not arrive in brilliance or spectacle, but in fragility: a newborn who cried, breathed, and nee…

1
Day 3 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:24

22d ago4:24

4:24

Reflecting on St. Luke 1:38—“Behold the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word”—this meditation draws us into the holy moment when heaven waited for a human response. Before the mystery of the Incarnation unfolded, God, who spoke the galaxies into being, stood before the freedom of a young virgin and asked for her consent. Mar…

1
Day 2 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:39

22d ago4:39

4:39

Reflecting on Isaiah 7:14—“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel”—this meditation invites us to consider the long silence between God’s promise and its fulfillment. Centuries passed, kingdoms rose and fell, yet the Word of God did not fade. As the Fathers teach, God’s promises do not age like dust, but m…

1
Dying to Live - Lesson 42 39:11

23d ago39:11

39:11

By Shawn Mathis

1
Hold Fast The Truth 35:18

23d ago35:18

35:18

By Shawn Mathis

1
Christ Our Atonement 29:59

23d ago29:59

29:59

By Shawn Mathis

1
Day 1 - Nativity Fast 2025 4:49

25d ago4:49

4:49

In this first meditation for the Nativity Fast, Rev. Fr. Dr. Timothy (Tenny) Thomas reflects on Isaiah 9:2—“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” The Church places before us two radiant figures: the Virgin Mary and St. Elizabeth, each preparing in hidden, miraculous ways to receive God. One conceives beyond nature, the other b…

1
Christ in the Divine Eucharist — The Mystery of Christ (L. 54) 2:11:01

26d ago2:11:01

2:11:01

CHRIST IN THE DIVINE EUCHARIST A. The New and Most Sublime Mystery B. Summary of the Entire Divine Economy C. Christ Truly Present D. Aspects of the Mystery Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Lo…

1
Path to Antichrist/Anchoring Your Soul in Christ 19:09

29d ago19:09

19:09

a) Are we living in the end times? Orthodox Christianity reveals how the spirit of Antichrist is already at work—through false unity, spiritual deception, and technological control. In this powerful video, we explore the denial of Christ’s theanthropic nature, the ecclesiological heresy of ecumenism, and the deceptive philosophy of perennialism. We…

1
Dying to Live - Lesson 41 40:14

30d ago40:14

40:14

By Shawn Mathis

1
God Will Keep Us Until That Day 33:07

30d ago33:07

33:07

By Shawn Mathis

1
10th Commandment: Honor Contentment 35:21

30d ago35:21

35:21

By Shawn Mathis

1
Body of Christ (p.2): The Mystery of the Church — The Mystery of Christ (L. 53) 2:31:16

1M ago2:31:16

2:31:16

Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. Examining the book "Τὸ Mυστήριο τοῦ Χριστοῦ" ("The Mys…

1
The Schemes of Demons 16:16

1M ago16:16

16:16

a) The Demonic Methodology — Excerpted from Lesson 1: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Series 2, by Fr. Peter Heers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy-sDi-hGRg - - - - b) Who Were the 'Sons of God' in Genesis 6? — An Orthodox Analysis Were the “sons of God” in Genesis 6 fallen angels—or the descendants…

1
Seeing Angst In Jacobs Tears 20:09

1M ago20:09

20:09

The past few weeks I have been on a mission to meet and hear from Palestinian and Jewish voices. The angst, ambivalence, and longings associated with this journey found catharsis and resonance for me in a comment of Rashi to this weeks Parashah. This is from my heart.