Best St John Orthodox Church Podcasts (2025)

One of the Catholic giants of the modern world is about to become a Doctor of the Church: St. John Henry Newman. This is great news, as Newman is truly the best doctrinal guide for our confusing times.By Crisis Magazine

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Weekly News Roundup July 30th, 2025 | The Great Seminary Purge, TLM Shutdowns 55:08

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Don't miss the extra story! Become a supporter at: https://catholicfamilynews.locals.com Subscribe to the paper: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/17820213 Roman Forum: https://youtu.be/gwNSwFUsd7A https://angelicopress.com/products/a-wider-view-of-vatican-ii Show Notes: Join Brian McCall and Murray Rundus as they discuss this week's stories The Sem…

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Guide Me in the Way Everlasting

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Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for July 27, 2025.By Fr. John Whiteford

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Sacking Sacred Heart Seminary 43:00

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The firings of three well-respected professors at Sacred Heart Seminary has sent shockwaves through the Church. Why did they happen, and what does it mean for the future of the Church in America?By Crisis Magazine

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Tradition, Secular and Religious | Dr. Thomas Pink, Roman Forum 2025 57:09

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Dr. Thomas Pink delivers a talk at the Roman Forum on the nature of Tradition and Custom, along with delivering a critique of MacIntyre's "After Virtue" Full Q&A and more: https://catholicfamilynews.locals.com/ What is the Roman Forum?: https://youtu.be/gwNSwFUsd7A The Roman Forum: https://www.romanforum.org/about/ • Angelico Press: https://angelic…

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Love, Unity and Gathering Fragments 18:42

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Join Fr Moses as he contemplates on the miracle of the 5 loaves and 2 fish with the focus on the disciples. We set our eyes on the disciples and We learn that service must be filled with love, and unity. We must surrender what we have, and faithfully obey His instructions. In obedience and unity, they gathered up the leftover fragments so that noth…

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"The Devil Made Me Do It" 34:10

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Tune into this incredible talk by Sabine Van Dartel as she provides insight into what exactly it is that Christ died on the cross to save us from... Satan. Sabine helps us to understand the Devil's true intentions and how he works within us, in hope that we can have more control over him.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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A Life Offered to God 15:57

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What does it really mean to offer your life to God? In this powerful and heartfelt message, Fr. Elijah breaks open the deep Eucharistic rhythm at the heart of Christian life: taken, blessed, broken, and given. Drawing from the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand in Luke 9, this sermon reveals how God takes what seems small—our lives, our we…

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Words That Hold Us - Part 3: The Power Of The Name Of Jesus 38:33

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In this powerful message, Fr. Paul Girguis unpacks the ancient and life-changing tradition of the Jesus Prayer—"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, a sinner." Drawing from the depths of Orthodox spirituality, Fr. Paul shows how this short yet mighty prayer can silence the chaos within, cast out demons, and bring deep healing…

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The Book of Revelation - Part 12: I make all things NEW 39:08

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In this final and climactic episode of our Revelation series, we reach the summit of St. John’s vision: the new heaven, the new earth, and the eternal dwelling of God with His people. From the defeat of the devil to the glory of the Lamb, this talk unpacks the deep theological, historical, and ontological meanings of the last chapters of the Book o…

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The Divine Equation 23:09

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This sermon explores the concept of the “divine equation,” illustrating how God’s way of solving problems differs fundamentally from human calculations. Using biblical examples such as the feeding of the five thousand, the spies sent to the Promised Land, David and Goliath, and the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, highlights that human limitations …

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"Life of Faith" by H.H. Pope Shenouda [Part 5] 40:49

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The concept of simplicity of faith, drawing from the teachings in the book " Life of Faith " by His Holiness Pope Shenouda. It emphasizes that simplicity of faith is a rare and precious gift, especially challenging for intellectuals and those deeply versed in scientific knowledge and worldly reasoning. Faith is not opposed to reason but surpasses i…

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Am I Willing to Follow Christ to The Deserted Place? 16:13

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"The most beautiful part of the miracle is that the Lord took the disciples to a deserted place, somehow the multitudes found out about this deserted place because they knew that this is where they receive the Lord." Tune in as Adel Magdy unpacks one of the biggest and one of the most popular miracles Christ performed: Feeding the 5000.…

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Who Is The Greatest? 11:48

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Tune in as Fr Michael Fanous explores God's greatness through His humility, Christ's lesson on how we must be like children, the warning and dangers of sin and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Learn How to Read 1:03:31

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Following our two part discussion of artificial intelligence, we continue the discussion with another two part conversation returning to the right use & role of books in this episode followed by a discussion of the place of martyrdom in the way of the life of faithfulness. Reference materials for this episode: - Harken My Beloved Brethren, page 273…

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"Life of Faith" by H.H. Pope Shenouda [Part 4] 33:50

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An in-depth exploration of the nature, challenges, and significance of faith in the Christian life, based on the teachings from the book "Life of Faith" by His Holiness Pope III. Focused on chapter three, which addresses the degrees and kinds of faith, the dangers of deviating from faith, and the necessity of living faith as a transformative, activ…

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The Age of Apocalypse (Guest: Joshua Charles) 1:14:09

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More and more Catholics suspect that we might be living in the End Times. Our guest has studied this topic extensively and looks to what the Scriptures, the Church Fathers, and the Magisterium has stated and whether we really are living in the Age of Apocalypse.By Crisis Magazine

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Thy Right Hand Shall Hold Me

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Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for July 20, 2025.By Fr. John Whiteford

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"Woe to the World Because of Offenses" 25:45

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This sermon presents a comprehensive reflection on the spiritual upbringing of children within the Christian faith, emphasizing the responsibility of parents and the broader faith community to nurture innocence, faith, and moral integrity……. A call for parents to intentionally cultivate a faith environment that reflects God’s love, truth, and holin…

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Israel is a Problem 39:32

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The recent attack on a Catholic Church in Gaza is just the latest atrocity committed by the state of Israel, yet many Catholics continue to support Israel. What is the proper Catholic response to what is going on in the Middle East?By Crisis Magazine

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Demons and Free Will

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Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for July 13, 2025.By Fr. John Whiteford

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Delete All Evil 44:07

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Tune in as Fr Kyrillos Ghannami provides practical tips on how to remove any evil and sin that finds itself creeping into our lives.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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From Disney to Catholicism | Murray Rundus, Roman Forum 2025 50:15

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CFN's Murray Rundus, formerly of the Disney show 'Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything" speaks about his conversion to Catholicism and the future of the traditionalist youth movement at the 2025 Roman Forum Full Q&A and more: https://catholicfamilynews.locals.com/ What is the Roman Forum?: https://youtu.be/gwNSwFUsd7A The Roman Forum: https://ww…

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A Life Poured Out 10:32

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Giving, praying, and fasting are things Christ expects from us—not to be seen by others, but to grow in our relationship with Him. It’s about the heart behind it, drawing closer to God and learning to let go of our own will.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Authority 15:09

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God gave all of us the AUTHORITY to tread of serpents, scorpions & all the power of the enemy, yet NOT all of us display this AUTHORITY. what are the requirements or conditions for us to be able to wield this AUTHORITY?By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Way of the Cross 12:28

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On the third day of the Feast of the Cross, Fr. Arsenius reflects on what it means to carry our cross—revealing how daily sacrifices offered in love draw us closer to Christ.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Seeds to Fruits 11:40

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Tune in as Fr. Arsenius reflects on the parable of the sower, showing how God always sows with love—and it’s up to us to respond and bear fruit.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Words That Hold Us - Part 2: The Thanksgiving Prayer 36:47

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Discover how the simple words “Let us give thanks…” can reshape your mind and guard your heart. In Part 2 of “Words That Hold Us,” Abouna Elijah walks us line‑by‑line through the Coptic Thanksgiving Prayer, revealing why the Church starts every liturgy, baptism, funeral, and Agpeya hour with gratitude.…

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The Throne of Your Heart 17:01

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Is Jesus Lord over every part of your life — or just a guest in one room? In this heartfelt and eye-opening message, discover what it truly means to let Christ reign on the throne of your heart. Drawing from the story of the Annunciation and the timeless promise of God’s unending kingdom, this talk challenges you to surrender every corner of your l…

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Greatness through Smallness 15:23

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What if the path to true greatness is found on the lowest rung? In “Greatness through Smallness,” Fr Elijah unpacks Matthew 18 and shows how Christ rewrites our obsession with status: The disciples’ blind spot They argue about rank while walking with the King who was born in a manger. A child in the center Jesus places a little boy—traditionally St…

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The Book of Revelation - Part 11: The Fall of Babylon, the Song of the Lamb 30:35

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In Part 11 of our Book of Revelation series, Fr Mark walks us through chapters 18 and 19:The Fall of Babylon – why every empire built on pride and sin eventually collapsesHistory vs. Ontology – seeing present events through the eyes of eternity, not just the daily newsThe Call to “Come Out” – how true repentance means separating from anything that …

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Asking the wrong question, getting the right Answer 11:12

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Ever catch yourself asking God the wrong question? In this powerful homily, Fr Mark shows how Jesus redirects our misplaced curiosities and gifts us the answer we actually need. Drawing on Matthew 18 and Philippians 2, he unpacks three hard‑hitting truths:True greatness starts with humilityThe disciples ask, “Who is the greatest?” Christ answers by…

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A Living Remembrance 12:45

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This sermon by Fr David invites us to rethink remembrance—not as nostalgia, but as transformation. Our remembrance of Christ is only meaningful if we live in the hope He brings, the fulfilment of His promises, and the power of His resurrection.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Love Not Altruism 18:20

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In a world growing increasingly divided, this powerful sermon by Fr David challenges us to reflect on its role in society. He exposes how we often fall into reciprocal altruism—doing good only when it benefits us—and how our moral convictions can both bind and blind us.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Healer of our Brokenness 10:28

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The story of the blind man reflects our own brokenness and deep need for healing. Christ, who was Himself broken and rejected, meets us in our struggles—not to leave us there, but to restore us.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Word of the Lord Shall Grow, Multiply, be Mighty 11:57

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Fr. Benjamin gives the Sunday sermon following the feast of the apostles concerning a phrase we hear during every liturgy, "The Word of the Lord shall grow, multiply, be mighty" and speaks about what this famous phrase really means.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Woman and the Serpent: The Metaphysics of the Diabolical | Sebastian Morello: Roman Forum 2025 1:16:04

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Premium additional Q&A session with Sebastian: https://catholicfamilynews.locals.com/ What is the Roman Forum?: https://youtu.be/gwNSwFUsd7A The Roman Forum: https://www.romanforum.org/about/ Further response from Sebastian Morello: https://onepeterfive.com/to-achieve-clarity-to-avoid-scandal-some-statements-on-christian-re-enchantment/ • Angelico …

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A Life that Cannot be Ignored 24:08

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2025-04-06 English Sermon - Fr. James Gendi: A Life that Cannot be IgnoredFr. Fames Gendi spoke about the verse“Is this not he who sat and begged?" – John 9:8By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Encountering God in a Way That Transforms Your Life 25:17

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2025-03-23 English Sermon - Fr. James Gendi: Encountering God in a Way That Transforms Your LifeFr. James Gendi is talking about"But He needed to go through Samaria." John 4:4By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Love Is Not Puffed Up, Not Parade Itself - Palm Sunday 16:14

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This year’s theme for lent is, “The Lenten Journey of Love”, covering how love is described in verse "Love does not parade itself, is not puffed up" (1 Cor. 13:4-8) and this is the last video on this series.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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The Spirit Gives Life - Part 3: The Spirit Who Sanctifies 46:02

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In The Spirit Gives Life – Part 3, Fr. Elijah lights a match under our comfort zones and shows why the Holy Spirit is more than a gentle breeze—He’s a consuming fire that refuses to leave us mediocre.✨ What you’ll experience in this talk 1. From Orphans to Icons – You were crafted as God’s masterpiece; sin only smudged the paint. Watch how the Spir…

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The Book of Revelation - Part 9: Standing with the Lamb: A Journey Through Judgment and Redemption 39:28

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This Bible study explores Revelation chapters 14 and 15 using two interpretive lenses:- Historical Reality: What the visions meant for the early Church, especially under Roman persecution.- Ontological Reality: Eternal, divine truths about Christ, the Church, and God's justice as seen from heaven’s perspective.These dimensions together help us enco…

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Burning With Love 14:06

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Even though the weather is cold, let our hearts not grow cold with love to each other and to our Lord. May His mercy and love inspire us to seek Him with greater devotion and may we ask Him to set our hearts ablaze with fervent love for HimBy St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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Living the Radical Love of Christ 9:51

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How do we actually love those who hurt us? In this powerful message Fr. Mark Aziz unpacks Christ’s shocking command to “love your enemies” (Luke 6:27-36) and shows how the Holy Spirit pours that very love into our hearts (Romans 5:5). Discover:Grace that enables the impossible – why God never asks what He doesn’t first empower (John 15:5).Love beyo…

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Heaven on Earth 13:23

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Many times we take our Lord’s words and begin trying to qualify the standards He sets to our circumstances in order to only nullify His words. When we are commanded to love our enemies and told to turn the other cheek, we often see this as extreme, but not so for us Christians. We are called to be in the world but not of it. How we live our lives s…

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Waging War Against Gossip - Part 2 22:16

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The plethora of horrendous effects of gossip on the gossiper, the target of the gossip, the listeners.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

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"Life of Faith" by H.H. Pope Shenouda [Part 3] 47:24

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Continuing from chapter 2, in Part 3, Father presents an in-depth exploration of the concept of faith as taught by His Holiness Pope Shenouda in his book “ Life of Faith”. The multifaceted nature of faith emphasizes that it is much broader than mere belief in God or acceptance of biblical truths. Faith encompasses trust in God’s promises, including…

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Do I Get Criticised for Following The Social Conventions? 11:11

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"Just as Jesus was criticised for ignoring social conventions, His followers should ignore those social conventions." Tune in as Fr Elijah Iskander explores the gospel of the Luke, and how Christ instructs us to love our enemies, how as Christians we are called to go against the norm, and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church