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Archimandrite Philip Hall, and Ancient Faith Ministries

Turning to and Following Christ in the 21st Century

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Wednesday · length unknown
When Satan Enslaves You
Satan uses what we need to give up to enslave us, but Christ will set us free when we give those things up for him. I Corinthians 15:1-11; Matthew 19:16-26
August 19 · length unknown
When You Forget that You are Forgiven
The debt we owe God for everything he has lovingly given to us is incalculable so we should forgive the debt others owe to us. I Corinthians 9:2-12; Matthew 18:23-35
August 12 · length unknown
Chosen by God, Forgotten by the World
Although St. Matthias seems to not be well remembered, he demonstrated the faithfulness Christ asks of all who would follow him.
August 5 · length unknown
Ignore the Evil One
When we seem to make no headway against the evil one, the Lord will come and bring us safely through as we keep our eyes on him.
July 29 · length unknown
Good Doctrine Results in Good Deeds
Instead of being bogged down in discussing ecclesial and theological minutiae, we must remember to live in obedience to the law of Christ.
July 23 · length unknown
Awesome Forgiveness
Father Philip explores the central role forgiveness played in Christ's earthly ministry, as well as its role in our own personal journey toward theosis. Passages discussed: Romans 12:6-14, Matthew 9:1-8
July 9 · length unknown
How Jesus Christ Restores What Evil Has Broken
As we see frequently throughout the New Testament, Christ annihilates the evil He encounters and frees those in bondage to it, foreshadowing the work of His crucifixion and resurrection. Fr. Philip discusses this salvific action in the context of the man possessed by a legion of demons, and St. Paul's writings on living the spiritual life. Passages discussed: Galatians 5:22-6:1; Matthew 8:28-9:1
July 8 · length unknown
The Wages of Sin and God's Gift
Slavery to sin is Satan leading us to death, but slavery to Christ is complete freedom as we come before him humbly and repentantly as he gives us eternal life. Romans 6:18-23; Matthew 8:5-13
July 1 · length unknown
Seek First the Kingdom of God
Father Philip explains how whole self can become flooded with the light of God which then shines on others and brings the light of God to them. Passages discussed: Romans 5:1-10; Matthew 6:22-33
June 24 · length unknown
Four Things That Saints Do
Father Philip explains that to be a saint we must follow Jesus, care as Jesus cared, preach Jesus with our words and lives, and by being faithful to Jesus. Passages discussed: Acts 11:19-30, Matthew 4:18-23
June 17 · length unknown
The Saintly Life
Father Philip discusses how the saints are able to to turn their backs on the world: they go beyond their limits in suffering for Christ. We are called to imitate them so we too can be changed. Passages discussed: Hebrews 11:33-40; 12:1-2; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30
June 10 · length unknown
Pentecost
In this episode, Father Philip discusses the role our relationship with the Holy Spirit plays in our salvation. Passages discussed: Acts 2:1-11; John 7:37-8:12.
June 3 · length unknown
Against Heresy
In this episode, Fr. Philip discusses the significance of heresy. All heresy leads people away from God and salvation. We cannot change the doctrines of the church but as we accept them we find that Christ changes us. Passages discussed: Acts 20: 16-36, John 17:1-13
May 27 · length unknown
Death and Life
Father Philip discusses how evil is exposed by the light of Christ, and we are shown who we really are. Bible passages discussed: Acts 16:16-34; John 9:1-38
May 11 · length unknown
Hopefully Hopeless
Like Christ, who sought out and healed the paralytic at the pool, the Church is called to minister to those paralyzed by sin, especially if they can no longer recognize their need for spiritual healing.
May 4 · length unknown
Joseph, Nicodemus, Myrrh Bearing Women and Deacons: Love in Action
From the revelation of the Resurrection of Christ to modern-day works of righteousness, God accomplishes His ends on Earth through spontaneous, sacrificial love.
April 27 · length unknown
Christ Is Risen! Now What?
Father Philip highlights how the resurrection upsets the world and causes antagonism against us, but it also brings us peace, completeness, forgiveness, and healing. Passages discussed: Acts 5:12-20; John 20:19-31
April 23 · length unknown
Judgement and the Donkey
Father Philip discusses the contrast between Mary's extravagant gift given out of love and self-sacrificial hospitality with Judas's monetizing her gift, turning his back on the Lord, and his ultimate betrayal. He follows this with a brief reflection on the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem and how it proclaims the Gospel. Passages discussed: Philippians 4:4-9; John 12:1-18.
April 5 · length unknown
What Were They Asking For?
James & John cheekily ask for the most important positions in the Kingdom of God, but Jesus only offers a share in His upcoming suffering. It is to this cup that they, and us, are to drink and be baptized from. Passages discussed: Heb 9:11-14; Mark 10:32-45
March 30 · length unknown
Anything is Possible
In this episode, Fr. Philip explores the enduring reality of Christ’s healing work and our calling to participate in it, serving as His messengers who lead others to salvation, wholeness, and forgiveness. Scripture passages discussed: Mark 9:17-31

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