Watch Episodes from the Orthodoxy Now! Series

Orthodoxy Now, a weekly half-hour program that explores Orthodox Christian theology and how it applies to each of us in our daily lives, was originally broadcast on Comcast cable in Pittsburgh on Christian Associates Channel 95. Guests include prominent Orthodox clergy, many of whom are experts on the topics they discuss, as well as lay people who talk about their experiences as members of Orthodox church. Below is a list of topics that have been presented to date. If you'd like more information about any of them, or have suggestions for future topics, please feel free to contact us.

Angels & Guardian Angels
with guests Fr. John Nosal and Mark Kinan
Baptism and Chrismation
with guests Fr. Gregory and Kh. Nancy Long
The Bible in the Orthodox Church
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and Joanne Abdalah
Blessing of Homes
with guests Fr. Anthony Yazge and Donna Albert
Communion
with guests Fr. John Abdalah and James Purdy
Confession
with guests Fr. Gregory and Kh. Nancy Long
The Cross
with guests Dn Andrew Cross and Fr. Joel Gillam
The Crucifixion
with guests Fr. John Chakos and Fr. Stevo Rocknage
The DaVinci Code
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and Mother Mary Magdalene
End of Life Issues
with guests Fr. Joe Allen and Dr. Rocco Adams
The Environment
with guests Fr. Christopher Bender and Curtis Magnuson
Epiphany and Theophany
with guests Fr. Joel Gillam and Fr. Paul Finley
Giving Thanks
with guests Fr. John Touloumes and Nicholas Terezis
How Do We Find God
with Fr. Thomas Hopko and Clement Ferguson
Importance of the Magi
with Fr. Polycarp Romais and Alexis Cross
Incarnation of Christ
with guests Fr. Polycarp Romais and Alexis Cross
"To Whom Do We Belong?" - The Sacrament of Initiation
with guests Fr. Michael Kallaur and John Hogg
Is the Orthodox Church Sexist?
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and Meredith Burnett
Man Becomes God
with guests Fr. Joel Gillam and Dn. Andrew Cross
Ordination
with guests Fr. John Abdalah and James Purdy
Pascha
with guests Fr. John Touloumes and Fr. John Chakos
The Preaching of Christ
with guests Fr. Gregory Jensen and John Fries
The Real Jesus
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and John Righetti
The Resurrection of Christ
with guests Fr. Michael Kallaur and John Hogg
Salvation
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and Fr. Fred Pfeil
Sexuality
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and Mother Mary Magdalene
Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care
with guests Fr. Joe Allen and Dn. Andrew Cross
Spirituality vs Religion
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and Mother Mary Magdalene
Sunday of Orthodoxy
with guests Fr. Christopher Bender and Derek Ng
The Theotokos
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and Mother Mary Magdalene
True Meaning of Christmas
with guests Fr. John Abdalah and Dn. Glen McIntyre
Vocations
with guests Fr. Paul Ziatyk and John Hogg
What Happens To You When You Die?
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and Matthew Reed
Why Crucifixion?
with guests Fr. Thomas Hopko and Dr. Peter Gagianis

 

Additional Episodes Originally Aired But Not Currently Available Online

Prayer
Fr. Patrick Reardon

Second Chances
Fr. Stevo Rocknage, Fr. John Touloumes

Why Did God Want Christ to be Killed?
Fr. Thomas Hopko

Climbing the Ladder
Fr. Demetrios Gardikes, John Hogg

Marriage (multi-part series)
Fr. John Abdalah