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St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJuly 27th, 2025: Rooted in Faith, Growing in Mission: The Story of St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox ChurchSunday, July 27, 2025 — Dn. Vassily Kocher offered a heartfelt sermon reflecting on the legacy of our parish, St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church. He reminded us of who St. Mary Magdalene is—a faithful witness to the Resurrection—and how her devotion continues to inspire us. Dn. Vassily shared our parish’s journey from humble gatherings in homes to the building of our Temple in Rincon, GA, a story marked by perseverance, prayer, and God’s providence. He concluded with a call to action: that we continue to grow in faith and love, and proclaim the Gospel boldly throughout all of Savannah...2025-07-2815 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJuly 20th, 2025 Wedding Homily: Staying on the Cross TogetherIn this wedding homily, Fr. Stephen Osburn reflects on the reality that marriage is not only about carrying the cross, but about remaining on it—through joy and sorrow, peace and struggle. Sometimes, spouses become the very nails that keep each other on the cross, reminding us that love is not always soft, but it is always salvific. True Christian marriage is a path of dying to self, so that both may rise together in Christ.2025-07-2206 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJuly 20th, 2025 Homily: Think You’re Fine Without Confession? Think Again.Fr. Stephen Osburn preached on July 20, 2025, about the healing of the paralytic in Matthew 9:1–8, focusing on how Christ first forgives the man’s sins before healing his body. The sermon emphasized that going to confession is not about excusing or justifying our sins, but about opening ourselves to Christ’s healing mercy. Like the paralytic, we come before the Lord unable to walk in righteousness on our own—and in confession, we hear the same powerful words: “Take heart, your sins are forgiven.”2025-07-2109 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyIs the Orthodox Church Ignoring Scripture on Married Bishops?Many are surprised to learn that Orthodox bishops are always celibate—even though the Bible appears to say a bishop must be “the husband of one wife.” Is this a contradiction? A forgotten tradition? Or something deeper rooted in the ancient Church? Discover the surprising historical and theological reasons behind this enduring practice of the Orthodox Church.2025-07-1404 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyShepherding like ChristJoin Mr. Anthony Ally as we explore Shepherding Like Christ—what it means to lead as Orthodox Christians in both Church and home. Drawing from the lives of the saints, the wisdom of the Fathers, and the Gospel example of the Good Shepherd, we’ll discuss the calling of husbands, parents, and clergy to guide with both strength and tenderness. We’ll also confront one of the most difficult truths: how to rekindle the secret fire of love in marriage and relationships, especially when love feels impossible. This is a study for anyone seeking to reflect Christ in their leader...2025-07-141h 11
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJuly 13th, 2025 Homily: Quelling the Madness: Being Images of Christ in the Fallen WorldOn July 13th, 2025, Fr. Stephen preached on the Gospel account of the demon-possessed men, whose lives were marked by violence, isolation, and spiritual chaos—until they encountered Christ. Their healing reveals a profound truth: when we gain inner peace through repentance and strive to be true images of Christ, we no longer reflect the madness of the world, but instead radiate His peace. Fr. Stephen reminded us that in a world overcome by unrest, the path to stability begins within, as we become living icons of the Lord’s stillness and mercy.2025-07-1311 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyDo Saints Hear Us? The Number 1 Protestant Question AnsweredHow can a Baptist tradition influence for a person to understand the reality that Christians in heaven can pray for us and the Theotokos can save us?2025-07-0714 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyFreedom of the HeartIn this class, Anthony explores 2 Corinthians 3 as a roadmap from spiritual slavery to divine liberty, showing how the ancient Christian path of ascesis leads to true freedom. Through five key illuminations—liberation from the passions, participation in God’s uncreated Energies, the transformative role of ascetic struggle, the liturgical and sacramental life, and the eschatological promise—we discover that authentic freedom is not self-assertion, but self-emptying union with Christ.2025-07-071h 11
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJuly 6th, 2025 Homily: True Freedom July 6th Homily – Fr. Stephen Osburn - True freedom is not the ability to do whatever we want, but the grace-filled strength to live according to God’s Will. In this homily, Fr. Stephen reflects on how obedience to Christ sets us free from the tyranny of sin, selfish desires, and fleeting pleasures. Real freedom is found in surrender—where our will is united with God’s, and we become truly alive.2025-07-0709 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyThe One Body of Christ: MysterionMr. Anthony Ally led an enriching adult class on The One Body of Christ: Mysterion, exploring the deep mystery of the Church as the unified Body of Christ. Through Scripture, patristic insight, and engaging discussion, he helped illuminate how each of us, though many, are mystically united in Christ through the sacraments, love, and service—called not only to communion with God, but also with one another.2025-07-011h 12
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJune 29th, 2025 Homily: On the DiaconateOn June 29th, 2025, Dn. Vassily Kocher offered a powerful homily on the role of the deacon in the life of the Church, reminding us that the diaconate is not merely a liturgical function but a living icon of Christ the servant. Drawing from Scripture and the tradition of the early Church, he also challenged all of us—ordained and lay alike—to embrace our common calling: to serve God by serving one another in humility, love, and faithfulness.2025-07-0110 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJune 22nd, 2025 Homily: The American Saints Have Lived Among UsOn June 22nd, 2025, Fr. Stephen Osburn offered a sermon on the saints who have shined forth in America—holy men and women who lived on this very soil and showed that sanctity is possible even in our modern age. Their lives bear witness that the Orthodox faith can be fully lived here and now, and their prayers give us hope, courage, and a call to follow Christ faithfully in our time and place.2025-06-2310 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyIsrael - God's Chosen People - Q&A SessionFollowing the adult class, Mr. Anthony Ally led a thoughtful Q&A session where participants asked pressing questions about modern Israel, the end times, and how Orthodox Christians should respond to rising false teachings. He offered clear, Christ-centered answers rooted in Scripture and the Holy Fathers, emphasizing noetic repentance, vigilance against deception, and the centrality of the Church as the true Israel called to glorify God in these last days.2025-06-2314 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyIsrael - God's Chosen PeopleIn this adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally explores the Orthodox understanding of Israel—past, present, and eternal. Drawing from Scripture and the patristic witness, he explains how the true Israel is fulfilled in Christ and His Church, not in bloodlines or political movements. Rejecting false dispensational theology, the class highlights the dangers of worldly compromise and the urgency of turning our hearts to Christ. The Church’s mission is to glorify God and overflow with the living waters of divine grace, as we await the return of Christ and the salvation of the remnant.2025-06-231h 00
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJune 15th, 2025 Homily: The Liturgy as Our Living Catechism: Fr Michael MatskoIn this homily on June 15th, 2025, Fr. Michael Matsko reflects on how the Divine Liturgy itself is the true catechism of the Church. Drawing upon the profound insights of Fr. Alexander Schmemann, he shows how every word, gesture, and hymn of the Liturgy teaches us not only about God, but invites us into communion with Him. More than information, it is formation—a lived theology that shapes our hearts and reveals the Kingdom.2025-06-1629 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyGrowing Inner Peace in Midst of WarsIn this adult class, Mr. Anthony Ally guides us through the Orthodox path to cultivating inner peace amid the turmoil of the world. Drawing from Scripture, the lives of the saints, and the Church’s ascetical wisdom, we explore how humility, stillness, and prayer anchor the soul in Christ—the Prince of Peace—even in times of war and unrest.2025-06-161h 05
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudySubstance of the Gift of Holy Baptism is More Important Than Form: Fr Michael MatskoAt Vespers on June 14th, 2025, Fr. Michael Matsko offered a powerful reflection on the Gift of Holy Baptism, emphasizing that its eternal substance—our union with Christ, death to sin, and rebirth in the Holy Spirit—far surpasses any external form. He reminded us that the mystery lies not in ritual alone, but in the transformative grace it bestows.2025-06-1605 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyBattling Depression with the Mind of Christ: Humility as the AntidoteIn this adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally leads a powerful and grace-filled discussion on healing from depression through the Orthodox lens. Drawing on the lives of the Saints, the wisdom of the Fathers, and his own journey, he explores how humility and grace—not self-condemnation—are the true spiritual opposites of depressive thoughts. Together we reflect on how the Orthodox path offers healing by helping us replace inner accusation with the peace and light of Christ.2025-06-1352 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJune 8th, 2025 Homily: Seeing Others Made in the Image and Likeness of GodThis Pentecost, Fr. Stephen preaches on the descent of the Holy Spirit not only as the birth of the Church, but as a divine call to see every human being as made in the Image and Likeness of God. Just as the Spirit came upon people of all nations and tongues, so too are we invited to look past divisions and see the sacred imprint of God in each person.2025-06-0810 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyJune 1st, 2025 Homily: Standing Firm with the Fathers of the First Ecumenical CouncilThis Sunday, we reflect on the courage of the Holy Fathers who, filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, stood boldly against the heresy of Arius at the First Ecumenical Council. Just as they defended the truth of Christ in their time, we too are called to stand firm against the heresies of our own day—including the lies promoted during so-called “Pride” celebrations. Let us, like the Fathers, proclaim the unchanging truth of the Gospel with love, clarity, and unwavering faithfulness to Christ.2025-06-0216 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyWhy Ecumenical Councils & Grace are VitalIn this engaging and spiritually enriching class, Mr. Anthony Ally delves into the profound importance of the Ecumenical Councils in the life of the Orthodox Church. These councils, inspired and upheld by the grace of the Holy Spirit, were not merely historical gatherings—they were divinely guided moments that preserved the true doctrine of Christ, upheld the unity of the Church, and protected the faithful from heresy and confusion. Mr. Ally will explore how the grace given through these councils continues to shape our faith today, why their decisions are binding and life-giving, and how they remain a crucial pa...2025-06-021h 00
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudySunday of the Blindman HomilyIn this homily for the Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. Stephen reflects on Christ’s healing as a sign not just of physical restoration, but of spiritual sight. We are reminded that just as the blind man boldly proclaimed Christ before others, we too are called to bear witness and preach the Gospel to all nations — beginning with the world right around us.2025-05-2614 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyChrist Draws Near to Brokenhearted Saint Photini Life ExampleIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally reflects on the compassionate encounter between Christ and Saint Photini, the Samaritan woman at the well, as a powerful example of how the Lord draws near to the brokenhearted. Once an outcast burdened by shame, Photini becomes a fearless evangelist after meeting the Messiah who knows her completely—and loves her still. Through Scripture and the tradition of the Church, we follow her transformation from woundedness to bold witness, and consider how Christ meets us in our own places of pain, offering healing, truth, and the living water that never runs dr...2025-05-2340 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyHow Satan Started Protestant And Roman Catholic Unbiblical DeceptionsIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally examines how Satan, the father of lies, has sown confusion and division through historical deviations from the apostolic and biblical faith preserved in the Orthodox Church. We explore how both Roman Catholic innovations and Protestant reactions—though often well-intentioned—introduced distortions that obscured the fullness of truth found in the undivided Church. Rooted in Scripture and the patristic witness, this study helps clarify where and how these departures occurred, and how Orthodoxy continues to guard the faith once delivered to the saints. It’s not about condemnation, but illumination—calling all back to...2025-05-231h 11
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyPreparing for Pentecost Amid Paschal JoyIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally guides us in understanding how the Church prepares for Pentecost while still rejoicing in the light of the Resurrection. Far from moving past Pascha, we are called to deepen our experience of Christ’s victory and anticipate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from the hymns, Scripture readings, and traditions of the Paschal season, we explore how to remain spiritually watchful, cultivate inner joy, and open our hearts to the fire of Pentecost. This study is an invitation to grow from glory to glory in the risen life of Christ.2025-05-2356 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyPreparing for Holy weekIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally helps us prepare our hearts and minds for the sacred journey of Holy Week, the most solemn and grace-filled days of the Orthodox calendar. Drawing from Scripture, hymnography, and the wisdom of the Church Fathers, we reflect on how to enter into the Passion of Christ with attentiveness, humility, and repentance. Whether it’s through increased prayer, fasting, confession, or deeper participation in the services, this study offers practical and spiritual guidance for walking with Christ from Bethany to Golgotha—and ultimately to the joy of the Resurrection.2025-05-2343 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyProskemedia and Lazarus Saturday Lesson Part 2In this Bible/adult study, Fr. Stephen Osburn continues his reflection on the Proskemedia in light of Lazarus Saturday, diving deeper into the theological and pastoral significance of this sacred preparation. In Part 2, we examine how the Proskemedia prefigures Christ’s victory over death and anticipates the resurrection—not only of Lazarus, but of all the faithful. Through the placing of particles on the diskos and the prayerful remembrance of souls, we glimpse the Church’s unwavering hope in the life to come. This study calls us to approach the Liturgy with greater reverence, aware that the mystery of the Re...2025-05-231h 15
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible Study Proskemedia and Lazarus Saturday Lesson Part 1In this Bible/adult study, Fr. Stephen Osburn begins a two-part reflection on the Proskemedia—the preparation service before the Divine Liturgy—and its profound connection to Lazarus Saturday. In Part 1, we explore the spiritual depth of this hidden liturgical act, where the gifts are offered and the names of the living and departed are commemorated. Fr. Stephen draws rich connections between the raising of Lazarus and the Church’s intercessory life, revealing how even in death, the faithful are remembered and held in the love and power of Christ. This study invites us to see how the mystery of lif...2025-05-231h 19
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyEnergy, Grace, and PowerIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally explores how the Orthodox Church understands the energies of God, His grace, and His power at work in our lives. Rooted in the teachings of the Church Fathers—especially St. Gregory Palamas—we reflect on how God, though unknowable in His essence, makes Himself truly known and experienced through His uncreated energies. These are not symbolic or abstract, but the real presence and activity of God, allowing us to be transformed, healed, and united to Him. Grace is not just favor—it is divine power at work in us.2025-05-2348 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudySt Nicodemus on Evangelism, Heart, and PureIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally unpacks the teachings of St. Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain on what it means to evangelize with a pure heart rooted in humility and inner stillness. Far from mere external preaching, true evangelism begins in the transformation of the heart—a heart purified by grace, prayer, and repentance. Drawing from St. Nicodemus’ writings and the Philokalic tradition, we explore how the witness of a holy life, more than words, becomes the light that draws others to Christ.2025-05-231h 11
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudySt. Mary of Egypt and SanctityIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally reflects on the powerful life of St. Mary of Egypt as a model of true repentance and the transformative journey to sanctity. Once consumed by sin, St. Mary’s radical turn toward God in the desert reveals that no one is beyond the reach of divine mercy. Drawing from her life, as well as the teachings of the Church, we explore how holiness is not reserved for the sinless, but for those who humble themselves, persist in repentance, and thirst for communion with Christ above all else.2025-05-231h 09
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyOvercoming StressIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally addresses the reality of stress and how the Orthodox faith equips us to confront it with peace and purpose. Through Scripture, the wisdom of the Church Fathers, and the rhythm of liturgical life, we explore how trust in God, prayer of the heart, and detachment from worldly anxieties can calm the soul. Rather than offering shallow comfort, the Church invites us to cast our cares upon Christ and find stillness in His presence—even in the midst of life’s storms.2025-05-231h 14
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyConfessionIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally unpacks the Orthodox understanding of confession as a sacrament of healing and restoration—not merely a listing of wrongs, but a return to the loving embrace of the Father. Rooted in Scripture and the practice of the early Church, confession is shown to be a gift that frees the soul from the weight of sin and renews our communion with God and neighbor. We explore how humility, honesty, and repentance open the heart to grace, and how the priest stands not as a judge, but as a witness to God’s merc...2025-05-231h 09
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyDivine Nature of ChristIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally explores the Orthodox teaching on the divine nature of Christ, affirming that Jesus is not merely a prophet or moral teacher, but truly God in the flesh. Drawing from Scripture, the Ecumenical Councils, and the writings of the Church Fathers, we delve into the mystery of the Incarnation—how the Son of God took on human nature without ceasing to be divine. Understanding Christ’s divinity is not just theological precision; it’s essential for our salvation and union with God, for only God can save, and Christ is that saving God in...2025-05-231h 35
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyOn the TheotokosIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally reflects on the role of the Theotokos, the Mother of God, in the life of the Church and in our own spiritual journey. Far from being a marginal figure, the Virgin Mary is the highest example of obedience, humility, and theosis—fully united to Christ and fully responsive to His will. Drawing from Scripture, the hymns of the Church, and the teachings of the Fathers, we come to understand why she is rightly called “more honorable than the Cherubim” and how her life leads us deeper into love for her Son, our Lo...2025-05-231h 03
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyCross and Holy WeekIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally guides us through the deep spiritual meaning of the Cross and the unfolding mystery of Holy Week. Far from being just a historical remembrance, Holy Week is a living participation in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ. Drawing on Scripture, patristic insight, and the liturgical beauty of the Orthodox Church, we reflect on how the Cross is not a symbol of defeat, but the throne of God’s glory and the doorway to life. This study invites us to enter Holy Week not just as observers, but as participants in th...2025-05-231h 22
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyForgivenessIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally leads a reflection on the Orthodox understanding of forgiveness as a path to healing, freedom, and communion with God. Drawing from the teachings of Christ, the Church Fathers, and the liturgical life of the Church—especially during the lead-up to Great Lent—we explore how forgiveness is not optional, but essential for salvation. True forgiveness goes beyond feelings, calling us to humility, repentance, and the letting go of judgment. When we forgive, we begin to reflect the mercy of God and open our hearts to His grace.2025-05-231h 09
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyFasting and Hesychasm during LentIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally examines the deep connection between fasting and hesychasm in the Orthodox journey through Great Lent. Far more than dietary rules, fasting is revealed as a sacred tool to still the passions and quiet the soul, preparing the heart for true prayer and inner watchfulness. Rooted in the teachings of the Church Fathers and the practice of the saints, this session reflects on how Lent is not just about restraint, but about creating space to encounter Christ in silence, humility, and the hidden chamber of the heart.2025-05-231h 01
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyHonoring WomenIn this Bible/adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally explores how the Orthodox Church honors women through the lens of Scripture, the lives of the saints, and the example of the Theotokos. Far from being marginalized, women are revealed as bearers of courage, holiness, and deep faith—playing vital roles in both the Gospel and the life of the Church. From the Myrrh-bearers to monastic mothers and martyrs, we reflect on the unique and God-given vocation of women, upheld not by modern trends but by the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox faith.2025-05-2341 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyHesychasm St Gregory PalamasThis week, we explore the heart of Orthodox spiritual life through the lens of Hesychasm and the teachings of St. Gregory Palamas. Mr. Anthony Ally guides us through the profound reality of inner stillness, unceasing prayer, and the vision of God—not as abstract theology, but as lived experience. We discuss how St. Gregory defended the Church’s teaching that through God’s uncreated energies, we can truly know and participate in Him, while God’s essence remains beyond comprehension. This episode invites you to discover the path of silence, humility, and grace that leads to real union with God.2025-05-2357 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyOrthodox Church Non-Orthodox St Haralambos Sunday StudyIn this Sunday’s study, Mr. Anthony Ally reflects on the teachings of Saint Haralambos and explores why the Orthodox Church does not concelebrate the Eucharist with non-Orthodox Christians. Rooted in love and truth, this episode unpacks the Orthodox understanding of unity—not as mere external agreement, but as full communion in faith, sacraments, and life in Christ. Drawing on patristic witness, Scripture, and the lived Tradition of the Church, we examine how preserving the integrity of the faith is not exclusionary, but a call to authentic oneness in Christ.2025-05-2342 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyExperience GodIn this episode, Mr. Anthony Ally leads a thoughtful discussion on what it truly means to experience God—not just intellectually or emotionally, but in the full, living reality of Orthodox life. Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the sacraments, we explore how God makes Himself known through prayer, liturgy, suffering, beauty, and the stillness of the heart. Whether you’re new to Orthodoxy or a lifelong believer, this conversation invites you to move beyond concepts into communion—to encounter the living God in a personal and transformative way.2025-05-231h 19
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyDidache 12 ApostlesThis week, we dive into the Didache, one of the earliest Christian writings outside of Scripture, often called The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles. Mr. Anthony Ally walks us through its rich, practical guidance on the Christian life—from the “Two Ways” of life and death, to early teachings on baptism, fasting, the Eucharist, and discerning true teachers. We’ll see how the Didache reflects the living Tradition of the Church and continues to shape the Orthodox understanding of discipleship, community, and preparation for the coming of the Lord.2025-05-2338 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyOntological Union with God is salvationIn this episode, we explore the Orthodox teaching that salvation is not just about being forgiven, but about being united to God in our very being. Mr. Anthony Ally unpacks the meaning of ontological union—how Christ’s Incarnation, death, and Resurrection make it possible for us to truly participate in the divine life. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the liturgical life of the Church, we reflect on salvation as the healing of our nature and the restoration of our true purpose: communion with the Holy Trinity.2025-05-2337 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible StudyCatechumen StrugglesCatechumens often struggle with navigating the depth of Orthodox Tradition, understanding how Scripture, liturgy, and daily life all interconnect, and learning to let go of old ways of thinking shaped by secular or heterodox influences. In this week’s Bible Study, Mr. Anthony Ally addresses these challenges head-on, offering encouragement and clarity by grounding the discussion in the wisdom of the Church Fathers and the lived experience of the Orthodox faith. Through Scripture and pastoral insight, he helps catechumens see their journey not as a burden, but as a grace-filled path to encountering Christ more fully.2025-05-2337 min
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church Bible Study8 Vices TheophanyThe Feast of Theophany is about the manifestation of the Holy Trinity and the sanctification of the waters and creation. It invites us to be renewed in our baptismal identity, which includes turning away from these passions and striving toward the virtues of Christ. As we bless our homes and hearts at Theophany, the Church calls us to cast out these eight vices, cleansing not just with water, but with repentance and the grace of the Holy Spirit.2025-05-231h 08
Utilizing Tech: The Podcast Series About Emerging Technology08x01: Accelerating and Protecting Storage for AI with Graid TechnologyModern AI servers are loaded with GPUs, but spend too much time waiting for data. This episode of Utilizing Tech, focused on AI at the Edge with Solidigm, features Kelley Osburn of Graid Technology discussing the latest in data protection and acceleration with Scott Shadley and Stephen Foskett. As more businesses invest in GPUs to train and deploy AI models, they are discovering how difficult it is to keep these expensive compute clusters fed. GPUs are idled when data retrieval is too slow, and failures or errors could prove catastrophic. Graid not only protects data but also accelerates access, allowing...2025-03-3133 min
One Hell Of A Life Outdoor PodcastForbes Biological Station | Waterfowl Ecologist Josh Osborn | Talking Aerial Waterfowl Surveys Along The Mississippi & Illinois Rivers.The Stephen A. Forbes Biological station was established in 1894. Located along the IL river, it is a field station of the Illinois natural history survey. Tony and Tristan get to talk with Josh Osburn, Waterfowl Ecologist at Forbes about his aerial waterfowl surveys! If you haven't checked out Forbes, you're missing out. They collect some amazing data!2025-01-141h 06
Slate Crime and JusticeWhat Next: Could Biden's Court Reforms Actually Work?Before announcing his exit, Joe Biden expressed interest in reforming the Supreme Court. But, in the spirit of re-balancing the three branches of government, isn’t that a job for Congress?Guest: Stephen Vladeck, professor at the Georgetown University Law Center and an expert on the federal courts and constitutional law.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our sh...2024-07-2528 min
What Next | Daily News and AnalysisCould Biden's Court Reforms Actually Work?Before announcing his exit, Joe Biden expressed interest in reforming the Supreme Court. But, in the spirit of re-balancing the three branches of government, isn’t that a job for Congress?Guest: Stephen Vladeck, professor at the Georgetown University Law Center and an expert on the federal courts and constitutional law.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our sh...2024-07-2528 min
Slate NewsWhat Next: Could Biden's Court Reforms Actually Work?Before announcing his exit, Joe Biden expressed interest in reforming the Supreme Court. But, in the spirit of re-balancing the three branches of government, isn’t that a job for Congress?Guest: Stephen Vladeck, professor at the Georgetown University Law Center and an expert on the federal courts and constitutional law.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our sh...2024-07-2528 min
Utilizing Tech: The Podcast Series About Emerging Technology07x07: Accelerating Storage Infrastructure using GPUs with Graid TechnologyModern AI infrastructure has exposed the importance of reliability and predictability of storage in addition to performance. This episode of Utilizing Tech, presented by Solidigm, features Kelley Osburn of Graid Technology discussing the challenges of maximizing performance and resiliency of storage for AI with Jeniece Wnorowski and Stephen Foskett. AI servers are optimized for machine learning processing, and Graid Technology SupremeRAID offloads processing to GPUs similarly to the way these massively-parallel processors offload ML processing. They also have a peer-to-peer DMA feature to direct the data directly to the processor rather than forcing all data to pass through a...2024-07-1528 min
The TV Campfire"Indie TV: How We Did It Differently" (Season 12)The team behind the independent comedy series Everyone is Doing Great gathered their friends, raised money, and shot a full 8-episode season of high quality TV. Twice. Hear how they made it work... their way.This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.PANELISTS:James Lafferty (Creator / Writer / EP / Actor, Everyone Is Doing Great)Stephen Colletti (Creator / Writer / EP / Actor, Everyone Is Doing Great)Alexandra Park (Writer / EP / Actor, Everyone Is Doing Great)MODERATOR:Sara Osburn Li...2023-10-1939 min
The Happiest Plate on EarthEpisode 186 - Disney Character Couples DiningSend us a textGreetings Happy Platers! It's no secret that Disney movies have some of the very best love songs ever created. With songs like "So this is Love", "I See the Light", and "Love is an Open Door", the profound lyrics and beautiful melodies are only two of the many things that have made Disney love songs so popular. And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, we thought it would be fun to create a romantic dinner for a special Disney couple. Thanks to Happy Platers, Stephen Osburn Jr. and Joa...2023-02-1443 min
Pep Talks for ArtistsEp 31: Interview w/ Adie RussellThis week I had an amazing conversation with artist, Adie Russell. We discussed her incredible new "Lacuna" series of charcoal works on cotton rag paper (based on old Victorian glass negative studio portraits that are put through an obscure Photoshop filter) and also, her newest video work, "Hydriogenesis," which was born of a craving for a feeling of safety in nature and from the long periods of introspection we all experienced during the pandemic. We also talked about the trickiness of navigating Instagram in an authentic way, what can be used as a sourdough starter for abstraction, Adie's "Covers"...2022-07-161h 15
Rockstar Doctor Life | Chiropractic Life & PracticeRDL # 144: Dr. Richard Ledda | Learn By DoingHow can you learn anything new if you never try? In this episode with Dr. Richard Ledda we talked about embracing fear and leaning into things that scare you in life and business, and how it is integral to our growth! We also discussed the importance of living with a grateful heart and why Dr. Ledda feels inspired to give back to his profession. Dr. Ledda also shared his incredible story of motivation to become a Chiropractor as a teenager, what success means to him, and why he uses failure as feedback to keep moving his life forward.
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Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & PracticeRDL # 144: Dr. Richard Ledda | Learn By DoingHow can you learn anything new if you never try? In this episode with Dr. Richard Ledda we talked about embracing fear and leaning into things that scare you in life and business, and how it is integral to our growth! We also discussed the importance of living with a grateful heart and why Dr. Ledda feels inspired to give back to his profession. Dr. Ledda also shared his incredible story of motivation to become a Chiropractor as a teenager, what success means to him, and why he uses failure as feedback to keep moving his life forward. 2020-05-2625 min