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Pop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 199: Obi-Wan KenobiSteve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez discuss the new Disney+ series "Obi-Wan Kenobi."
They explore the self, sacrifice, and the allure of the Dark Side.2022-06-2400 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 197: The G Word with Adam ConoverSteve and Christian discuss the new Netflix series, "The G Word with Adam Conover."
They explore Christian approaches to politics, power, and the Kingdom of God.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.2022-06-2300 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 177: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, part 2Steve and Christian are back to continue their discussion on the new Christianity Today podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill."
They explore authority, culture wars, and celebrity.
christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill
Additional Resource:
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We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in...2021-12-2800 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 177: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, part 1Steve and Christian discuss the new Christianity Today podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill." This is part 1.
They discuss authority, celebrity, and spiritual abuse.
christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill
Additional Resource:
markdejesus.com/14-signs-spiritual-abuse
Subscribe to "Pop Culture Coffee Hour" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's...2021-12-2800 min
We Are OrthodoxyEpisode 45: We Are Orthodoxy In ReviewSteve and Christian reflect upon some of the insights gleaned through the forty-four interviews conducted to date.2021-12-2300 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 175: Dune"I must not fear."
Steve and Christian are joined by Daniel Andresen to discuss the new sc-fi movie, "Dune."
They discuss power, identity, and otherness.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.2021-11-1200 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 173: No Time to Die"We all have our secrets, we just didn't get to yours yet."
Steve and Christian watched Daniel Craig's final movie as James Bond, "No Time to Die."
They discuss redemption, sacrifice, and violence.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.2021-10-3100 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 171: Free Guy"What's more real than a person trying to help someone they love?"
Steve and Christian watched the new movie, "Free Guy." And they're joined by Paul Haworth on today's conversation.
They discuss personhood, freedom, and the world to come.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.2021-10-1900 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 169: Invincible"You may have noticed, I’m not like normal Dads." Steve and Christian watched the new Amazon Prime series, "Invincible." They discuss identity, power, and responsibility.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.2021-10-0500 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 167: Loki"I've been where you are. I've felt what you feel. Don't ask me how I know. All I know is I don't want to hurt you. I don't want the throne. I just want you to be okay."
Steve, Christian, Christina, and Emma are back for the season 7 premiere of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour." They watched the new Marvel Disney+ series, "Loki."
They discuss identity, freedom, and God's irresistible embrace.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things...2021-09-2200 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 166: Bo Burnham's “Inside”"I don’t know about you guys, but, um, you know, I’ve been thinking recently that… that you know, maybe, um, allowing giant digital media corporations to exploit the neurochemical drama of our children for profit… You know, maybe that was, uh… a bad call by us. Maybe… maybe the… the flattening of the entire subjective human experience into a… lifeless exchange of value that benefits nobody, except for, um, you know, a handful of bug-eyed salamanders in Silicon Valley… Maybe that as a… as a way of life forever… maybe that’s, um, not good."
Steve and Christian watched Bo Burnham's new...2021-07-2300 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 158: Atlanta"That’s what rap is, making the best out of a bad situation, brother."
Steve and Christian watched the FX series, "Atlanta."
The guys discuss tragedy, comedy, human brokenness, and race in America.
Philanthropy Spotlight: At the start of Great Lent, we're shining a light on the important place almsgiving has in the Christian life.2021-04-0100 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 154: DAMN."Why God, why God do I gotta bleed? Every stone thrown at you restin' at my feet."
Steve and Christian listened to Kendrick Lamar's 2017 album, "DAMN."
The guys discuss wickedness, duality, mercy, and Christian art.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "Samaritan Ministries," a community of Christians paying one another's medical bills. Learn more on their website: https://samaritanministries.org2021-03-3100 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 150: Soul“Those really aren't purposes, 22. That's just regular old living.”
Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez watched the new Pixar movie, "Soul."
The guys discuss spark vs purpose, lost souls, and living with gratitude.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "The Second Liturgy," a podcast which explores how Orthodox Christians can partake fully, not just at the first altar we approach on Sundays, but also with our encounters with all people, especially those in need, throughout the week. Learn more on their website:
ancientfaith.com/podcasts/secondliturgy2021-01-2000 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 143: Bill and Ted Face the Music“Dude!”
Steve and Christian watched the new film, "Bill and Ted Face the Music."
The guys discuss the failures of past generations, ways to empower younger people, and the unity of all people.
We're also shining a light on Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, which serves those who are incarcerated and their families, and provides resources, training and support to their ministry partners so that lives are transformed and God is glorified. Learn more on their website: theocpm.org.2020-11-2200 minWe Are OrthodoxyEpisode 44: You Never LeftHope has been on an interesting journey through Orthodoxy, that some may even refer to as a "there and back again" story. She discusses her time in evangelical Christianity as well as some of the experiences she has had in now being a full-time staff member with a Christian ministry program.2020-11-1900 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 139: 1917 (Movie)"There is only one way this war ends. Last man standing."
Steve Gonzalez and Christian Christoforou watched the World War I film, "1917."
The guys discuss just war, violence, human nature, and finding beauty in the midst of pain.
We're also shining a light on the Theotokos Orphanage and St Ignatius School in Bakeswar, India. Run nearly singlehandedly for over a decade by Sister Nektaria of Corinth, Greece, these programs strive to provide the children of Kolkata and Bakeswar with the love of Christ and a quality education (a crucial tool in breaking the cycles of poverty). Learn more on their...2020-10-2800 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 135: The Social Dilemma”There are only two industries that call their customers ‘users’: illegal drugs and software.”
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez watched the new Netflix documentary, "The Social Dilemma."
The guys discuss vulnerability, disconnection, and the polarizing effects of social media. They close by reflecting on changes we can each make to unplug and reconnect.2020-09-2800 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 132: Bonfire in America“Don't kill me.” - George Floyd
The guys were going to talk about the Netflix series: Bonfire of Destiny. But important things are happening. And we, as a nation and a Church, need to talk about them.
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez have a tough conversation about the unjust slaying of George Floyd on May 25 and the protests that have developed since. They discuss race in America, violence and virtue, and the theology of the cross.2020-06-0800 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 128: The Clone Wars“It takes strength to resist the dark side. Only the weak embrace it.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
After talking with Ancient Faith's John Maddex about the current financial situation and opportunities (please support the guys' virtual Regatta team here: https://afm.kindful.com/lifeboat-2020/the-supplicants), Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez explore the recently-concluded Star Wars animated series: The Clone Wars. They discuss why Star Wars TV shows have been better than the recent movies, the depth of the characters (both old and new), and what the failings of the Jedi Order can teach us as Christians.2020-05-1400 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 125: Vulnerability HourSteve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez open up for a vulnerable conversation where they share what they're struggling with, how they're doing, and how they're still finding God at work in the midst of a global pandemic.2020-04-1700 minPop Culture Coffee HourUPDATE: Pop Culture Coffee Hour LIVE (Every Week)!Since we're all trying to be socially responsible and live in a state of self-imposed quarantine, Christian Gonzalez and Steve Christoforou want to offer a little bit of lightheartedness. That's why they will be going LIVE every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 a.m. Pacific with a brand-spanking new episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! Join them at www.y2am.org/PopCultureLive and be a part of the conversation!2020-03-2300 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 120: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Podcast (Pt. 2)Christina Andresen, Steve Christoforou, and Christian Gonzalez finish up their conversation on Harry Potter. They discuss how youth ministry should look like Defense Against the Dark Arts, how sacrifice shows true mastery over death, and who they think the true hero of the story is. They close with their Top 5 Things (and an Accidental One) They'd Make Into Horcruxes.
Listen to Part 1 at https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/popculture/episode_119_pcch_live_harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_podcast_pt_1.2020-02-2700 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 119: PCCH LIVE! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Podcast (Pt. 1)Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez are joined by Christina Andresen for this special live episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! Recorded at the 2020 Youth and Camp Workers Conference in Phoenix, they discuss why Hogwarts is a CPS call waiting to happen, how friendship makes us better, and whether youth can be trusted with the Church. They close with a brief Q&A; and a promise to finish what Dumbledore started.
Listen to Part 2 at https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/popculture/episode_120_harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_podcast_pt_2.2020-02-2700 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 103: The Life of Luxury (and Three Rockin' Priests)Steve and Christian discuss Parallel Love, a documentary that follows the trajectory of the rock band, Luxury. One cool thing about this band: 3 members are Orthodox priests. The guys discuss the disruptive nature of art, the ongoing process of conversion, and how all of us are called to be priests of creation. They close with their Top 5 Christian Artists and Musicians.2019-09-2500 minWe Are OrthodoxyBonus Episode! It's Complicated: What We've Learned From We Are Orthodoxy (So Far)In this Lenten lecture, Christian discusses three major themes of conversation that have emerged from We Are Orthodoxy interviews so far. He discusses why these themes may be emerging, lays forth a biblical paradigm for conceptualizing ministry, and closes by offering a few concrete vistas for imagining what it might look like to minister to young adults.2019-04-1100 minWe Are OrthodoxyEpisode 18: They Call Me Their “Pascha Daughter”Hannah is newly graduated from college and is looking for how she can continue to grow in her own faith through serving the world. She speaks clearly about the reality of pain and suffering, both in her own life and in the world, and shares how the community of the Church can be a source of strength through the ups and downs of the Christian walk. New episodes every other Friday.2018-11-2100 minWe Are OrthodoxyEpisode 0: What is We Are Orthodoxy All About?Join Steve and Christian as they introduce We Are Orthodoxy. Even though the podcast has generally been well-recieved, it has brought up some questions about its purpose. They discuss how the podcast originated, what the podcast isn’t, and what it is: an exercise in listening.2018-07-0700 minWe Are OrthodoxyEpisode 12: Work With Your Head, Not Your HandsSteve Christoforou puts his feet to the fire in the season finale of We Are Orthodoxy. Steve discusses the complexity of working for the Church, describing how it isn’t always quite the same thing as serving the Lord. Trusting that Christ is enough to make it through even the deepest of crises, Steve remains deeply committed to holding on to the Lord.2018-06-2900 min
Live the Word (Video)This is It - Live the Word Response #37Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #37.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Is there something you love more than God Himself?
2. How solid and substantial are you?
3. What are you doing to become more substantial?2018-06-0700 minLive the WordThis is It - Live the Word Response #37Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #37.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Is there something you love more than God Himself?
2. How solid and substantial are you?
3. What are you doing to become more substantial?2018-06-0700 minLive the Word (Video)The Final Countdown - Live the Word Response #36Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #36.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Are you thirsting for God?
2. Are you trying to satisfy your thirst with other things?
3. How can you be a prophetic voice in your school, your neighborhood, your own family?2018-06-0100 minLive the WordThe Final Countdown - Live the Word Response #36Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #36.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Are you thirsting for God?
2. Are you trying to satisfy your thirst with other things?
3. How can you be a prophetic voice in your school, your neighborhood, your own family?2018-06-0100 minLive the Word (Video)Following the Saints - Live the Word Response #35Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #35.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Are you close to any saints?
2. How’s your prayer rule doing?
3. Do you know anyone that needs to be lifted to God in prayer?2018-05-2200 minLive the WordFollowing the Saints - Live the Word Response #35Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #35.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Are you close to any saints?
2. How’s your prayer rule doing?
3. Do you know anyone that needs to be lifted to God in prayer?2018-05-2200 minLive the Word (Video)My Own Kind of PovertyChristian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #34.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Where in your life is God waiting to make His glory known?
2. How have you already experienced the Lord making you new?
3. How have you closed your heart to the truth of God?2018-05-1100 minLive the WordMy Own Kind of PovertyChristian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #34.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Where in your life is God waiting to make His glory known?
2. How have you already experienced the Lord making you new?
3. How have you closed your heart to the truth of God?2018-05-1100 minWe Are OrthodoxyEpisode 8: A Frictionless GoodbyeSean is 32 years old and is living in New York City with his wife and daughter and attending grad school. Although Sean grew up going to Christian schools, attending church, and converted to Orthodoxy after high school, his life has taken a turn away from the Church. Compelled by social concerns, Sean has turned to other places looking for solutions.2018-05-0400 minLive the WordHoping He Shows Up - Live the Word Response #33Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #33.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you take Jesus seriously when He promises to satisfy your thirst, or are you still drinking from wells that run dry?
2. What kind of ideas do you have about how God is supposed to behave?
3. Do you have the patience and courage to really sit with Christ?2018-05-0300 minLive the Word (Video)Hoping He Shows Up - Live the Word Response #33Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #33.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you take Jesus seriously when He promises to satisfy your thirst, or are you still drinking from wells that run dry?
2. What kind of ideas do you have about how God is supposed to behave?
3. Do you have the patience and courage to really sit with Christ?2018-05-0300 minLive the Word (Video)Putting Off Procrastination - Live the Word Response #32Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #32.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. What struggle or difficulty have you been carrying around for what seems like forever?
2. What things are you tempted to put your trust in instead of Christ?
3. What are the good works that you might be tempted to take credit for?2018-05-0200 minLive the WordPutting Off Procrastination - Live the Word Response #32Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #32.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. What struggle or difficulty have you been carrying around for what seems like forever?
2. What things are you tempted to put your trust in instead of Christ?
3. What are the good works that you might be tempted to take credit for?2018-05-0200 minLive the WordAdmitting Powerlessness - Live the Word Response #31Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #31.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you ever feel like a minor character in God’s plan?
2. How do you strive to honor both your soul and your body?
3. What do you do when you realize you’ve reached your limits?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Admitting Powerlessness - Live the Word Response #31Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #31.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you ever feel like a minor character in God’s plan?
2. How do you strive to honor both your soul and your body?
3. What do you do when you realize you’ve reached your limits?2018-04-1900 minLive the WordAwaiting the King - Live the Word Reponse #30Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #30.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Does your faith need reassurance at this point in time?
2. Have you brought this need to the Lord in prayer?
3. Have there been times in your life when you’ve experienced a sign or wonder?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Awaiting the King - Live the Word Reponse #30Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #30.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Does your faith need reassurance at this point in time?
2. Have you brought this need to the Lord in prayer?
3. Have there been times in your life when you’ve experienced a sign or wonder?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Entering the Feast - Live the Word Response #29Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #29.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you find that you tend to favor "private" or "public" Christian life?
2. How do you hope that the Holy Spirit can fill what’s lacking in you?
3. What are you most excited about eating on Pascha?2018-04-1900 minLive the WordEntering the Feast - Live the Word Response #29Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #29.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you find that you tend to favor "private" or "public" Christian life?
2. How do you hope that the Holy Spirit can fill what’s lacking in you?
3. What are you most excited about eating on Pascha?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Witness to the ResurrectionFrom the very beginning, Jesus Christ has been calling His followers to witness to Him and His Resurrection. Will you answer the call?
Pascha. Readings:
ACTS 1:1-8
JOHN 1:1-17
INTRO TO JOHN
INTRO TO ACTS
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you find that you tend to favor "private" or "public" Christian life?
2. How do you hope that the Holy Spirit can fill what’s lacking in you?
3. What are you most excited about eating on Pascha?2018-04-1900 minLive the WordWitness to the ResurrectionFrom the very beginning, Jesus Christ has been calling His followers to witness to Him and His Resurrection. Will you answer the call?
Pascha. Readings:
ACTS 1:1-8
JOHN 1:1-17
INTRO TO JOHN
INTRO TO ACTS
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you find that you tend to favor "private" or "public" Christian life?
2. How do you hope that the Holy Spirit can fill what’s lacking in you?
3. What are you most excited about eating on Pascha?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Becoming Like a Child - Live the Word Response #28Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #28.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Are you ready to welcome Jesus into your heart?
2. How can you become more childlike?
3. Is Jesus the messiah you're looking for?2018-04-1900 minLive the WordBecoming Like a Child - Live the Word Response #28Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #28.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Are you ready to welcome Jesus into your heart?
2. How can you become more childlike?
3. Is Jesus the messiah you're looking for?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Discerning God's Presence - Live the Word Response #27Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #27.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How do you build discernment?
2. How do you treat others as brothers and sisters in Christ?
3. When it feels like God is hiding His face from you, what do you do?2018-04-1900 minLive the WordDiscerning God's Presence - Live the Word Response #27Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #27.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How do you build discernment?
2. How do you treat others as brothers and sisters in Christ?
3. When it feels like God is hiding His face from you, what do you do?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Stepping Toward Faith - Live the Word Response #26Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #26.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. When have you put your faith in yourself rather than God?
2. How do you talk about faith?
3. Have you ever had opportunities for faith like Abraham?2018-04-1900 minLive the WordStepping Toward Faith - Live the Word Response #26Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #26.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. When have you put your faith in yourself rather than God?
2. How do you talk about faith?
3. Have you ever had opportunities for faith like Abraham?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Finding New Life - Live the Word Response #25Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #25.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you need God’s help with certain parts of your Lenten journey?
2. Do you remember to thank God for the parts of your Lenten journey that seem to be going well?
3. Are there any ways you feel your life has already been transformed by God?2018-04-1900 minLive the WordFinding New Life - Live the Word Response #25Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #25.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you need God’s help with certain parts of your Lenten journey?
2. Do you remember to thank God for the parts of your Lenten journey that seem to be going well?
3. Are there any ways you feel your life has already been transformed by God?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Looking for the Unknowable God - Live the Word Response #24Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #24.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. When you have trouble, who carries you to Jesus?
2. What obstacle is between you and Jesus?
3. Caught in this tension between a personal and transcendent God, what happens in your heart?2018-04-1900 minLive the WordLooking for the Unknowable God - Live the Word Response #24Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #24.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. When you have trouble, who carries you to Jesus?
2. What obstacle is between you and Jesus?
3. Caught in this tension between a personal and transcendent God, what happens in your heart?2018-04-1900 minLive the WordBreaking Back to Christ - Live the Word Response #23Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #23.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How does God’s promise of salvation give you hope?
2. How have you wrestled with God?
3. How has God caught you off your guard?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Breaking Back to Christ - Live the Word Response #23Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #23.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How does God’s promise of salvation give you hope?
2. How have you wrestled with God?
3. How has God caught you off your guard?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Plate - Live the Word Response #22Christian answers the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #22.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How do you keep your eyes focused on your own spiritual journey?
2. Do you find that Lent or other periods of preparation make the struggle to forgive any easier?
3. Is there anyone in your life that you’ve had trouble forgiving?2018-04-1900 minLive the Word (Video)Remembering Who(se) I Am - Live the Word Response #20Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #20.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How have you forgotten who and Whose you are?
2. What is it that pulls you back into an awareness of who you really are?
3. How can you struggle with this temptation to take the Father’s kindness for granted?2018-04-1900 minWe Are OrthodoxyEpisode 1: This is ItIn the first episode of We Are Orthodoxy, Christian Gonzalez sits down with Jasiel to discuss his journey to the Orthodox Church. Jasiel shares his story of being born in the Dominican Republic, moving to New York City as a young boy, and playing piano as a young man for his church. The son of two Pentecostal pastors, Jasiel’s move toward Orthodoxy has not come without a cost. But for him it’s worth it.2018-02-1200 minLive the Word (Video)Looking Inward for Christ - Live the Word Response #19Christian responds to the three questions that Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #19.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. What keeps you on the path towards Christ?
2. Do you have a spiritual father?
3. Who in your life is an icon of Jesus?2018-01-3100 minLive the Word (Video)Trying to Live the Word - Live the Word Response #18Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #18.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. What are you doing to put yourself in a position to be seen by God?
2. How do you respond when the Lord invites Himself into your home?
3. Is the Scripture a part of your spiritual practice?2018-01-3100 minLive the Word (Video)Preparing the Way - Live the Word Response #16This week, Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #16.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you believe God is at work in your life?
2. Are you resting in your current spiritual state?
3. How can you give God space to act in your life?2018-01-0600 minLive the Word (Video)Looking for God's Redemption - Live the Word Response #14Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #14.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. What has God taken from your past and turned into something life-giving?
2. What in your life now makes it hard to believe that God can bring life forth from it?
3. What do you long for?2018-01-0300 minLive the Word (Video)Looking for Christ's Coming - Live the Word Response #15Christian responds to Steve's three questions at the end of Live the Word Episode #15.
THREE QUESTIONS: THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How do you look for the coming of Christ?
2. What are you doing to unite yourself to Christ's humility?
3. What do you do when you get discouraged or lose hope?2018-01-0300 minLive the Word (Video)Showing Up for the Party - Live the Word Response #13Christian answers the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #13.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Do you put first things first?
2. Are you fighting your spiritual battles?
3. Have you ever realized that God has a better plan?2017-12-1700 minLive the Word (Video)Standing On My Own - Live the Word Response #12Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #12.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How do you try to stand on your own rather than reach out to Christ for healing?
2. How do you reject God's action in your life?
3. Do you ever avoid rejoicing for others?2017-12-0800 minLive the Word (Video)Stumbling in the Dark - Live the Word Response #11Christian responds to the three questions that Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #11.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How are you stuck by the side of the road?
2. What is stopping you from crying out to God?
3. How can you redeem the time?2017-12-0500 minLive the Word (Video)Taking a Chance on Christ - Live the Word Response #10Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #10.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Are you ok with a "good enough" spiritual life?
2. How are you saying "no" to God?
3. What in your life is holding you prisoner?2017-11-2600 minLive the Word (Video)Tearing Down Barns - Live the Word Response #9Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Episode 9 of Live the Word.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. What walls divide your life from God?
2. When have you been ungrateful for the gifts God has given you?
3. How has God surprised you?2017-11-2200 minLive the Word (Video)Conversion of the Soul - Live the Word Response #5Christian responds to the questions Steve asked at the end of Episode 5 of Live the Word.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Have you ever had a conversion experience?
2. What is your conversion experience leading you to do or change in your life?
3. What are the things in your life that you overvalue?2017-11-2200 minLive the Word (Video)Tilling My Heart - Live the Word Response #4Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Episode 4 of Live the Word.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Have you ever been too focused on being right?
2. What blocks the Word from taking root in your heart?
3. What can you do to start softening your heart?2017-11-2200 minLive the Word (Video)Being the Father in Luke's Gospel - Live the Word Response #3In a new response, Christian grapples with the questions Steve asked at the end of Episode 3 of Live the Word.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. What are you holding back from God?
2. To whom can you offer mercy?
3. Are you leading anyone away from Christ?2017-11-2200 minLive the Word (Video)Striving to Become a Child of God - Live the Word Response #2Christian responds to Steve by exploring whether or not God is at the center of his own life and how he can try to do better with his own struggles.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Is God at the center of your life?
2. What situations lead you into sin?
3. Is there someone you can help right now?2017-11-2200 minLive the WordCleaning The Nets - Live the Word Response #1Christian Gonzalez responds to the first episode of "Live the Word," answering the three questions with which Steve ended the video.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. What's your empty net?
2. How can you reorient?
3. Who brought you here?2017-11-2200 minLive the Word (Video)Cleaning The Nets - Live the Word Response #1Christian Gonzalez responds to the first episode of "Live the Word," answering the three questions with which Steve ended the video.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. What's your empty net?
2. How can you reorient?
3. Who brought you here?2017-11-2200 minLive the Word (Video)NEW Orthodox Christian Scripture SeriesY2AM is happy to launch our newest project, a weekly series on the Sunday Epistle and Gospel readings.
To make the most of Live the Word:
1. Read the passages;
2. Watch the videos;
3. Talk about it with friends and family.
Help prepare yourself for Sunday Liturgy!2017-11-2200 minLive the Word (Video)Learning to Give - Live the Word Response #8Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode 8.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1) How are you resisting the call to give?
2) What can you do to answer the call to give right now?
3) How can you give this struggle to God?2017-11-1500 minLive the Word (Video)Remembering Our Real Wealth - Live the Word #7 ResponseSteve responds to the questions Christian posed at the end of Episode 7 of Live the Word.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. How has God equipped you to follow Him?
2. How have you misused these gifts?
3. How have you repented (or tried to repent)?2017-11-0800 minLive the Word (Video)Bearing Our Wounds - Live the Word Response #6Christian responds to the questions Steve posed at the end of Episode 6 of Live the Word.
THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Is your faith in Christ or someone/something else?
2. What wounds do you carry that need Christ's healing?
3. Does "religion" ever distract you from the person of Jesus?2017-11-0700 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 41: Contemplating the Benedict OptionThe guys reunite to discuss Rod Dreher’s controversial book The Benedict Option. They discuss religious freedom, their mutual desire for Christian community, and how our best religious arguments often cede ground to secular positions. They close with their Top 5 Books on the Christian Life.2017-10-0600 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 35: Christian and Steve, The Comeback KidsChristian and Steve take a dive into the world of stand-up comedy with the John Mulaney’s Netflix special The Comeback Kid. The guys discuss views of masculinity, the power of self-reproach and honesty, and the ability of comedy to take heavy topics and make them approachable-if-irreverent. They close with their Top 5 Comedy Specials.2017-06-2000 min
Be the Bee (Video)You Are What You Love (feat. Christian Gonzalez)Last week, Steve and Christian talked about how receiving Holy Communion forms us into Christ's Body. This week, they reflect on the ways our good habits can build a "second nature" and form us into the people God made us to be.2017-06-0300 minBe the BeeYou Are What You Love (feat. Christian Gonzalez)Last week, Steve and Christian talked about how receiving Holy Communion forms us into Christ's Body. This week, they reflect on the ways our good habits can build a "second nature" and form us into the people God made us to be.2017-06-0300 minBe the BeeYou Are What You Eat (feat. Christian Gonzalez)You've heard it before: you are what you eat. That's most true when we eat Holy Communion. Christian joins Steve to consider the amazing insights that Fr Alexander Schmemann offers in "For the Life of the World."2017-06-0300 minBe the Bee (Video)You Are What You Eat (feat. Christian Gonzalez)You've heard it before: you are what you eat. That's most true when we eat Holy Communion. Christian joins Steve to consider the amazing insights that Fr Alexander Schmemann offers in "For the Life of the World."2017-06-0300 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 33: Folk & Rap & the Josh In BetweenThis week, the guys decided to talk about their first overtly Christian piece of art: Josh Garrels’ album, Love & War & the Sea In Between. They discuss the unique power of poetry and music to speak our hearts, the struggle and necessity of facing our own brokenness, and the tension between what we see and what we hope for. They close with their Top 5 Western Christian Church Hymns.2017-05-3100 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 32: The Heart of MoanaThis week, the girls take on Disney’s animated film, Moana. They discuss the power of Christian vocation, the quest to find ourselves in Christ, and the uniqueness of the Christian salvation narrative—they even occasionally sing while doing so. They close with their Top 5 Disney Animal Sidekicks.2017-05-2400 minBe the Bee (Video)So, What's Your Story? (featuring Christian Gonzalez)Our lives are chapters in a greater story. What part are you playing: the all-star athlete, the Greek American, the top of your class? What about the disciple of Christ? This week, let's refocus our lives in God's story, the greater story of salvation.2016-09-2700 minBe the BeeSo, What's Your Story? (featuring Christian Gonzalez)Our lives are chapters in a greater story. What part are you playing: the all-star athlete, the Greek American, the top of your class? What about the disciple of Christ? This week, let's refocus our lives in God's story, the greater story of salvation.2016-09-2700 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 8: My Big Fat Greek PodcastJoin Steve and Christian as they discuss the recently released, highly anticipated sequel to My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The guys look at topics such as evangelism, sacramentalism, and personhood, but spoiler alert: they didn’t like the movie. Listen as they discuss how the movie fell flat, how jokes didn’t land, and even how certain tropes were at times downright offensive. As always, the guys end with a Top 5 list, this time: Top 5 Portrayals of Christian Life in Art.2016-09-0700 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 6: Breaking Bad and Dealing with DarknessSteven and Christian discuss being exposed to darkness through art and whether or not there is merit in pressing through things that are difficult to watch. They deal with themes of light and dark, weaker brothers and stronger brothers, and why neither of them could make it past (or in Christian’s case through) the first episode of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad. As always, the guys end with a top 5 list.2016-09-0700 minPop Culture Coffee HourEpisode 5: Cutting Onions in Dusty Rooms: Why Pixar Makes Us CryGrab a pipe and a cup of coffee and join Steve and Christian as they sit in Christian’s backyard and discuss Pixar’s latest installment, The Good Dinosaur, exploring some of the themes of death and life, fear and love, and of course, how these relate to our life in Christ in the Orthodox Church. WARNING: If you’re as a big a softy as these two, you’re going to need Kleenex. They sure could have used some.2016-09-0700 minBe the Bee (Video)Who Do You Say That I Am? (featuring Christian Gonzalez)Christ asked His disciples something personal: "Who do you say that I am?" It's an invitation to do more than answer a question: He's asking us to share our relationship with Him. So who do you say that Christ is? And how is He active in your life? Share your answer and this video!2016-08-2800 minBe the BeeWho Do You Say That I Am? (featuring Christian Gonzalez)Christ asked His disciples something personal: "Who do you say that I am?" It's an invitation to do more than answer a question: He's asking us to share our relationship with Him. So who do you say that Christ is? And how is He active in your life? Share your answer and this video!2016-08-2800 min