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Light of the World

  • Astrology: What's going on?

    16 DEC 2023 · Sun sign, moon sign... Capricorn, Taurus, Mercury in retrograde... Astrology has been around for many centuries. Why is it suddenly becoming so popular? Is it all make-believe, or is there something actually behind it all? Is it harmless, or can it lead to delusion? Find out today with Edward Novis, our Professor of Byzantine Philosophy and English Literature.
    1h 4m 27s
  • Federal Judge and Deacon: Law and Orthodoxy

    28 SEP 2023 · In this episode, we interview Deacon Stephanos Bibas, a Federal Judge (appointed in 2017) who is just one level under the Supreme Court. How does one navigate the American legal system while being Orthodox? Tune in to find out.
    54m 31s
  • Modern Academia: Pronouns and Gender Identity

    4 AUG 2023 · A person tells you they have new pronouns. How are you, as an Orthodox Christian, supposed to respond? Will your attitude anger them, or will it light a spark that might bring them into the Holy Church? In this episode, former Chicago Sun Times journalist and current professor of English Literature at Bucknell University, Deacon Paul Siewers, talks to us about navigating the waters of secular academia.
    57m 19s
  • Seeking God's Will: Marriage and Vocation

    17 JUN 2023 · "Thy will be done." What does this mean? How does one figure out exactly what the Lord wants from them? In this highly anticipated episode of Light of the World, we sit down with Archpriest Serge Lukianov of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral based in Lakewood, New Jersey to find out.
    1h 1m 12s
  • Archpriest Victor Potapov's Reflections

    21 APR 2023 · Christ is Risen! In this episode, we interview Archpriest Victor Potapov of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St John the Baptist about his life as a priest, and what his thoughts are on a wide variety of topics. From working for the CIA and pioneering essential religious broadcasting to the USSR to manning one of ROCOR's largest parishes, Fr. Victor has seen it all – and has quite a bit to share. -- Recorded March 22, 2023
    58m 38s
  • Intro to Orthodoxy: Catechism

    24 MAR 2023 · As an inquirer, you may be wondering, "How do I become Orthodox?" Or, "What is the process and how long does it take?" Or even, "What is the most common struggle for an Orthodox catechumen?" We are glad you asked! In this episode, Hieromonk Theodore (Stanway) of Holy Trinity Monastery educates us on the intricacies of an Orthodox catechism, the role of a Godparent, and how to navigate the sometimes risky waters of Internet Orthodoxy. Enjoy and keep us in your prayers!
    1h 12m 23s
  • The Divine Services: Heaven on Earth

    10 MAR 2023 · On this episode of Light of the World, Father Deacon Nicholas Kotar joins us to discuss how we see Heaven brought down to Earth during the divine services at church. Referencing St. Maximos the Confessor's On The Ecclesiastical Mystagogy, we delve into some fascinating liturgical concepts which help us better understand what truly goes on in church, and how we actively participate in it each time we stand present in God's house.
    51m 47s

Sharing the Light of Orthodoxy with the world one talk at a time, two seminarians from Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary speak with some of the most respected and knowleadgable figures...

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Sharing the Light of Orthodoxy with the world one talk at a time, two seminarians from Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary speak with some of the most respected and knowleadgable figures in the Orthodox Church.
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