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Patristic Nectar is pleased to announce a new 9-lecture series by Father Josiah entitled God&rsquo;s Gift to the West: The Life and Teaching of St. Nikolai Velimirovich. St. Nikolai- the New Serbian Chrysostom &ndash; has won the hearts of the entire Orthodox Christian world. This godly bishop was not only a great shepherd of his much-suffering Serbian people, but a Spirit-illumined theologian who spoke the word of truth into the very heart of the darkness of the 20th century. Earning doctorates in his youth in both Berne, Switzerland and Oxford, England, he went on to live through World War I and World War II, traveling throughout Europe and America lifting up his voice and prayer, and setting forth the truth in Christ for the falling West in more than 30 books and innumerable sermons and lectures in innumerable venues in churches, universities, and parliaments before falling asleep in the Lord at St. Tikhon Seminary here in America in 1956. 
Lecture titles are as follows: Lecture #1 An Overview of the Life of St. Nikolai
Lecture #2 The Prologue from Ochrid and 100 Meditations on Love
Lecture #3 The Missionary Letters
Lecture #4 War
Lecture #5 The Life of St. Sava and his Nationalism
Lecture #6 Ecumenism: Good and Bad
Lecture #7 The Orthodox Catechism
Lecture #8 Prayers by the Lake
Lecture #9 The Miracle of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ

God's Gift To The West: The Life and Teachings of St. Nikolai Velimirovich

St. John Chrysostom writes concerning parenting: "This is not about trifles. We are discussing the governance of the world!" In this series husbands and wives can glean practical guidance from the Scriptures and the Church Fathers on how to sweeten and deepen their marital union, and mothers and fathers can hear the voice of the Goldenmouth call them to take up their parental calling as artists&nbsp;fashioning the highest art-the images of God-and as governors of their own house-cities in which they must learn to establish and enforce laws that give life for, in Chrysostom's words, "God Himself intends to live in this city." This lecture series includes two lectures dedicated to spousal relations and parenting, an audio book recording of St. John Chrysostom's famous text on child-rearing entitled On Vainglory and the Proper Upbringing of Children, and a frame-ready copy of a Prayer of Parents for Their Children (download below).

Wisdom for Family Life

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a new 8 lecture series entitled:&nbsp;The Original Church: Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles&nbsp;by Father Josiah Trenham. The Acts was written by the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, as the 2nd&nbsp;part of his great literary masterpiece setting forth the Life of Jesus Christ in his Gospel, and then in the Acts showing forth the new Christian life made possible by the Lord’s great and saving deeds and the descent of the Holy Spirit. Here in these sacred pages we discover what St. Paul calls “new creation in Christ.”Here we discover what is the birth-right of Christians – that is the continuous miracle of church life. Lecture titles are as follows:&nbsp;Lecture #1 The Meaning of the Acts&nbsp;Lecture #2 Pentecost&nbsp;Lecture #3 Spiritual Life&nbsp;Lecture #4 Fellowship&nbsp;Lecture #5 Martyrdom&nbsp;Lecture #6 Conversion&nbsp;Lecture #7 Defending the Faith: The Jerusalem Council&nbsp;Lecture #8 The Missionary Journeys of St. Paul&nbsp;

The Original Church: Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles

PNP is pleased to present a new six-lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled Demonology: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle. The study of the Church&rsquo;s demonology is a part of basic catechism and Christian instruction. The Scriptures are replete with teaching on the dark powers. Additionally, it is impossible to appreciate the magnitude of the saving deeds of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, without understanding how He, and He alone, has conquered Satan and destroyed his works. Lastly, Christians are called to fight and win in the spiritual war, and for this reason, it is essential that believers understand their enemies and their tactics. Toward this end, Father Josiah presents in these lectures in-depth studies of the Scriptures, Divine Services, and pedagogy of great saints and teachers on the subject of Satan and spiritual battle.&nbsp;
Lecture titles include:&nbsp;
Lecture #1 Jesus and Satan&nbsp;
Lecture #2 Demonology in the Baptismal Rite and the Divine Liturgy&nbsp;
Lecture #3 Gaining Mastery of Satan: The Life of St. Anthony the Great&nbsp;
Lecture #4 How to Win the Spiritual Battle according to St. John of the Ladder&nbsp;
Lecture #5 Engaging the Unseen Warfare: Fr. Lorenzo Scupoli and St. Nicodemos of the Holy Mountain&nbsp;
Lecture #6 C. S. Lewis&rsquo; Screwtape Letters and Demonic Warfare in the 21st Century Falling West&nbsp;

Demonology: Understanding & Winning the Spiritual Battle

The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.

The Arena

Holy Martyr Lucillian of Nicomedia and Those with Him

Holy Martyr Lucillian of Nicomedia and Those with Him

Digital Audio - A broad introduction to Orthodox Christianity designed to expose the catechumen to the contours of Orthodox faith and life, aid priests in preparing catechumens to be received into the Church as well as edify Orthodox individuals seeking a better understanding of their faith.&nbsp;
For those seeking to become Orthodox, Catechism is a process of full-orbed Christian formation in which the Orthodox Christian life is inculcated in the learner through participation in divine services, prayer, study, community assimilation, and practice. At the heart of the catechetical process are the catechetical lectures delivered to the catechumens by the priest or the catechist.&nbsp; It is toward this goal of providing a usable introduction to Holy Orthodoxy that the sixteen lectures entitled An Orthodox Catechism have been developed by Father Josiah. This series has been utilized by Father Josiah in parish practice over the course of almost two decades to prepare more than 400 catechumens for reception into the Orthodox Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Not having an official Orthodox Catechism in the English language, many parishes and pastors scramble to put together a basic catechism that will adequately expose the inquirer and catechumen to the contours of Orthodox faith and life.&nbsp; It is hoped that this series will aid priests and parishes in preparing catechumens to be received into the Church, as well as edify Orthodox individuals seeking a better understanding of their faith.
These sixteen lectures are presented to catechumens in two parts. Part One: God, Man, Church is traditionally delivered over the eight weeks leading to the Feast of the Nativity of Christ. Part Two: The Holy Mysteries is delivered over the eight weeks leading up to Pasha, when catechumens are being prepared for reception into the Church on Great and Holy Saturday.

An Orthodox Catechism

Lecture 8:  Chapter 8

The Holy Sacrament of Confession is examined both theologically and with practical application to our lives.&nbsp; We learn how the confessed life is filled with the love of God and the joy of change for the better. Confession regenerates the human soul, and is the milieu in which "the rubber meets the road" in Christian transformation. The embrace of regular and heart-felt confession can open the door to God's Kingdom for us all.&nbsp; Topics covered in this series include: The meaning and institution of confession; preparation for confession and the Importance of self-examination; confession as spiritual medicine and the curative power of penance; the Father confessor; and answers to objections.

Soul Cleansing: The Mystery of Confession

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present an eleven-lecture series by the late Father Thomas Hopko entitled The Holy Trinity. Father Hopko served the Orthodox Church in America as a pastor, and many more years as a Professor of Dogmatic Theology, and then as Dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. He is revered for his zealous and forthright preaching and has exercised a wide influence over the Orthodox Church in the United States and abroad through his seminary teaching and innumerable parish&nbsp;retreats, his lectures on Ancient Faith Radio, and his many books and publications. These lectures were delivered in February of 2001 to the clergy of the Western Region (eventually the Diocese of Los Angeles and the West) of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. In these lectures, Father Hopko opens to all the dogmatic teachings of the Orthodox Church on One God, His Only-Begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Here Fr. Thomas shares how Christian life is a sharing in the Divine Life itself, and much more. This March 18th, 2024 will be the 9th anniversary of Father Hopko's repose. May his memory be eternal.&nbsp;

The Holy Trinity by Fr Thomas Hopko

Three lecture series are recommended to you from Patristic Nectar Publications that cover core and basic catechetical preparation.

Intro to Orthodoxy

Lecture 1: Lavished with Every Spiritual Blessing

The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar. Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW! PNP KIDS MINISTRY! YouTube Channel with Videos Matching Audio Podcast <a href="https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkids" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patristicnectar.org/pnpkids</a> Visit our merch store and support Patristic Nectar! <a href="https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com</a> Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at<a href="https://patristicnectar.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> PatristicNectar.org</a> | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality.<a href="https://patristicnectar.org/donations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Make a Donation Here</a> 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Homily | Ascension 2024

The mysteries of the Holy Liturgy are explained with patristic commentary; the 25 foundational principles of traditional Christian worship derived from the Holy Scripture are outlined; and the unbroken traditions of the Church are explored.

Orthodox Worship and the Divine Liturgy

The principles of spiritual life expressed in the lives and sayings of the Desert Saints continue to inspire devotion to the Holy Trinity today.&nbsp; It is hoped that this series will not only be edifying, but will inspire further study in the Evergetinos &ndash; a collection of writings on their lives and sayings. The Desert Fathers hold a foundational place in the Church's understanding of the authentic Christian life. The Desert Fathers and Mothers are the world's "true evangelicals"...those whose lives were completely formed by the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. The contours of their lives demonstrate the freedom that Jesus Christ gives to His followers who take Him at His word and submit all to His cause. In the recesses of the Egyptian desert these saints possessed life, and that abundantly. From the Gospel explosion, which was St. Antony's life written by St. Athanasios the Great, through several hundred years of Saints populating the deserts of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, and even Persia, Gaul, Britain and Ireland the Desert Fathers have provided a touchstone by which all future generations are able to measure Christian virtue. The principles of spiritual life expressed in their lives and sayings continue to inspire devotion to the Holy Trinity today.

The Desert Fathers

Lecture 2 - Job's Bitter Complaint

Holy Apostles Andronikos and Junia of the Seventy

Holy Apostles Andronikos and Junia of the Seventy

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a new four-lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled Churchmanship: Learning to Become a Faithful Parishioner. No person is born knowing how to live faithfully as a parish member. Faithful parishioners are made by God. This series is designed to set forth the traditional ecclesial vision for full-orbed church membership in which the spiritual dynamism of life in Christ is expressed in the fellowship of the local church where inspired service to God, each other, and to the world takes place.The four lectures are entitled: Lecture #1 Orthodox Church MembershipLecture #2 The Duties of Parishioners to Each OtherLecture #3 The Duties of Parishioners to Their PriestLecture #4 The Duties of Parishioners to the Mission of the Parish in the WorldThis series is available for free on the Patristic Nectar app.

Churchmanship: Learning to Become a Faithful Parishioner

Theological Lectures covers a wide variety of topics for the Orthodox Christian life. Each lecture series discusses a specific topic over the course of multiple lectures, providing a deep understanding of the topic.

Theological Lectures

Lecture 7- Overcoming the Disease of Despondency

The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and began in 2010. There are more than 800 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar. Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! <a href="https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com</a> Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at<a href="https://patristicnectar.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> PatristicNectar.org</a> | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share the Patristic Nectar website links to the content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Reflection | Stop Sinning

Videos of each lecture at The Christian Life Conference.

The Christian Life Conference Videos

St. John of Karpathos - For the Encouragement of the Monks in India who had Written to Him: 100 Texts - Philokalia Volume I

Holy, glorious, God-crowned and Great Sovereigns Constantine and Helen, Equals to the Apostles

Holy, glorious, God-crowned and Great Sovereigns Constantine and Helen, Equals to the Apostles

Lecture 8 - The Missionary Journeys of St. Paul

The nature of spiritual direction and eldership in the Church is unfolded through an examination of the lives of influential elders who have served Christ and who are either still living or have reposed in the Lord within the last 50 years. The lives and teaching of these seven great elders from Romania, Greece, England and America are majestic love gifts from the reigning Christ to His Flock on earth, and their radiant witness serves as a clear guide for all who wish to enter into the Kingdom of God.&nbsp;

Contemporary Orthodox Elders

Conference videos of all lectures held on October 13-16, 2023 at St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, CAVideo #1 - The Apostolic Origins of the Orthodox MindVideo #2 - The Deterioration of the Apostolic Mind in Western EuropeVideo #3 - The Renewing of the Mind Through the Life of RepentanceVideo #4 - The Deification of the Mind by the Light of ChristVideo #5 - Contemporary Dangers Threatening the Orthodox Mind and LifeVideo #6 - Q&amp;A PanelSunday Homily (Audio) by Fr. Alexis Torrance

Every Thought Captive: Cultivating the Christian Mind - Conference Videos

Part 1 / Lecture 1: The True God

Click here to access the <a href="https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/kathisma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(86, 86, 86); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);">Kathismata</a>.The sacred psalter has long been the central prayer book of the Church, and the heart of Her liturgical services. Here we have the Psalms arranged by Kathisma as read and prayed in the Church. We also have the Psalms presented by individual Psalm to facilitate your personal study and devotion of these sacred texts composed by the Holy &amp; Righteous Prophet and King David. We hope that this recording will be an aid to your study of the Psalms and enable you to become further acquainted with the wisdom, depth, and beauty of these sacred prayers.

Psalter

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St. Clotilde, Queen of the Franks

Venerable and God-Bearing Father Conon

Venerable and God-Bearing Father Conon

These lectures expound the place of good works in the salvation of the Christian, the nature of virtues and vices, and the traditional means for cultivating virtue in the Christian life. St. John of Damascus in his text On the Virtues and the Vices in the Philokalia writes that &ldquo;Every man is said to be made in the likeness of God as regards his&hellip;imitation of God through virtues and godlike actions.&rdquo; The study and cultivation of virtue is the quest both to love God and also to become a true human being.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Good Deeds: Cultivating a Life of Virtue

Lecture #3 - The Missionary Letters

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present Patriotism: The Duty of a Christian to His Nation. This five-lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham is designed to ignite the waning fires of patriotic love in the hearts of believers. In these lectures the student will glean the Scriptural teaching on the nature of allegiance to the state, as well as survey the historic exceptionalism and present degradation of the American nation. The series concludes with a lecture designed to answer the question: How Then Shall We Now Live in a Post-Christian Society? The lecture titles are as follows: Lecture #1 What is Patriotism? (Free introductory lecture offered here) Lecture #2 The Contours of Patriotism according to the Scriptures Lecture #3 American Exceptionalism Lecture #4 American Degradation Lecture #5 The Call of the Hour to Patriots The first lecture in this series is offered here on Ancient Faith for free. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Patriotism: The Duty of a Christian to His Nation

Father Josiah Trenham + Bishop Irenei

What does true repentance really mean? In this powerful conversation, Bishop Irenei and Father Josiah explore repentance not as guilt or fear, but as healing, transformation, and the very essence of becoming truly human. Drawing on the wisdom of the Church Fathers, Saint Ephrem the Syrian, and the Orthodox tradition, they reveal how repentance is not a moment—but a lifelong journey of growth, joy, and communion with God.

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What True Repentance Really Means (And Why It Changes Everything)

A close examination of the therapeutic nature of the Church as a spiritual hospital providing a means for acquiring divine power and grace for the healing of diseases of soul and body.&nbsp;Topics include: &nbsp;Jesus Christ as Healer; sin as a disease; the Church as a spiritual hospital; the Spiritual Father as a physician of the soul; and the diagnosis and recommended treatment plan for six common spiritual pathologies - self-love, anger, gluttony, despondency, avarice, and pride. In this series Holy Orthodoxy is revealed for what it is at its heart: a means for acquiring divine power and grace for the healing of our diseases of soul and body, and not a barren ideology.

Healing Our Diseases: The Church as a Spiritual Hospital

Father Joseph Thornburg 

Welcome to our special YouTube Kids edition of Father Jason's Sunday Gospel Homily! In this video, Father Jason will take your little ones on a spiritual journey, simplifying the Sunday gospel readings so that kids can better understand the Sunday Liturgy. 

🙏 What to Expect:

A warm and friendly introduction by Father Joseph.
A simplified explanation of the Sunday gospel reading, making it relatable and engaging for kids.
Thought-provoking questions to spark discussion and reflection.
Inspiring messages to encourage your children's faith and love for Jesus.
This video is perfect for children of all ages, whether they're new to the faith or have grown up in the Orthodox tradition. It's a wonderful way to introduce them to the beauty of the gospel and its teachings.

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Jesus Heals the Paralyzed Man (Kids Homily)

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Lecture 1: The Good Husband as the Leader

Lecture 1: The Good Husband as the Leader

Lecture 1: The Good Wife as the Help-Mate

Lecture 1: The Good Wife as the Help-Mate

The sacred psalter has long been the central prayer book of the Church, and the heart of Her liturgical services. Here we have a collection of commonly sung Psalms performed by chanters of St. Andrew Orthodox Church, Riverside, California. Each psalm is given a brief theological introduction by Fr. Josiah Trenham. We hope that this recording will provide pleasure to your ears, and enable you to more actively participate in the holy services, while manifesting to you the depth and wisdom of these sacred prayers.

Sacred Psalmody

Father Josiah Trenham.  We're thrilled to announce our new app "Patristic Nectar", available on all platforms. Access all our content—sermons, lectures, podcasts, and more—right from your device, anytime, anywhere.The Arena Podcast The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications, featuring over 600 sermons and theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham, delivered from St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, since 2010.Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick, tax-deductible donation Visit our merch store and support Patristic Nectar! <a href="https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com</a> Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at <a href="https://patristicnectar.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PatristicNectar.org</a>.

Reflection | On the Brink of Death

PNP is pleased to present Volumes 1 - 4 of the Philokalia for our listeners' edification. The Philokalia is the Church's treasure of sacred texts from the 4th-15th century dedicated to inner asceticism and prayer. These texts on the spiritual life - penned by masters of prayer and vigil - have guided our Christian forebears in that highest of all human endeavors - communion with the Living God by prayer. These audio texts have been professionally recorded, and are offered free.

Please remember us in your prayers, Fr Josiah

Philokalia

In these profound reflections Fr. Joseph presents an Orthodox understanding of salvation as much more than words, concepts and religious ideas but rather as a transformative and organic union with Jesus Christ and illumination by Divine Light.&nbsp;&nbsp;Father Joseph has been the pastor of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Yakima, WA for more than 30 years, and is an Archpriest and deeply respected spiritual father of the Antiochian Archdiocese. He has been married to Khouriya Sophia for more than 50 years, and is the father of many children and grandchildren.

Divine Energy: Saving Transformation in Jesus Christ

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a new five-lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled: The Nicene Creed: An Introduction. The Nicene Creed is the singular and universal statement of faith of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. It possesses complete authority in the Orthodox Church and is recited in every Divine Liturgy, and daily in the prayers of the faithful. In these lectures, the Christian faith is summarized, and the content of the Creed itself is examined so that the “faith once delivered to the saints” can be known, embraced, and lived.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lecture #1 The History and Use of the Nicene Creed&nbsp;Lecture #2 The Almighty God&nbsp;Lecture #3 Jesus Christ, the Son of God&nbsp;Lecture #4 The Holy Spirit&nbsp;Lecture #5 The One Church&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Nicene Creed: An Introduction

Venerable Father Andrew, the Fool for Christ

Venerable Father Andrew, the Fool for Christ

Holy Father Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis

Holy Father Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis

Venerable Father Nahum of Ohrid, Wonderworker and Enlightener of the Slavs

Venerable Father Nahum of Ohrid, Wonderworker and Enlightener of the Slavs

A discourse on the important subjects surrounding the nature of Holy Scripture and its relationship to the Church of Christ. Subjects addressed include the miracle of inspiration, the nature of Scripture as the words of the Word - the very speech of the Holy Trinity; the inspired process and criteria of the canonization of Scripture; the Bible as a locus of spiritual experience, a Theophany and spiritual medicine against the passions; how the Scriptures are utilized in the liturgy and the Christian home; and how to avoid the false dichotomies between the Church and the Bible, Truth, and Jesus Christ.

The Bible and the Church

Lecture 4 - The Monologues of Elihu and Job

The core character of the ideal Christian wife and her high calling from God in marriage is unveiled. The good wife as help-mate; as soul of the family; as the homemaker, nourisher, and steward; as the lover, domesticator and healing drug; and as faithful friend. This series is helpful for young men and women who are contemplating marriage, the engaged, pastors who need pre-marital counseling material, and husbands and wives who wish to enrich their marriage and establish it as more thoroughly Christian.

The Good Wife: Five Lectures on the Christian Ideal

Part 1 / Lecture 4: Jesus Christ, the Son of God

Lecture # 5  Davidic Covenant and Coronation

Father Josiah Trenham 

Life often feels overwhelming, filled with challenges, suffering, and relentless temptations. Why is it so brutal? In this video, Father Josiah Trenham dives deep into the spiritual struggles we all face, the role of temptation in our lives, and how to persevere with faith and courage. Discover practical insights into why suffering is a part of the human journey and how God uses our trials to refine our souls for holiness.

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Why is Life So Brutal?

Holy Father Aidan, Founder and Bishop of Lindisfarne

Holy Father Aidan, Founder and Bishop of Lindisfarne

Holy Hieromartyr Paphnutios, on the same day Blessed Matrona of Moscow

Holy Hieromartyr Paphnutios, on the same day Blessed Matrona of Moscow

The 150 Psalms of the Psalter are presented here, divided into twenty sections of roughly equal length, known as Kathisma that can be read or chanted in one sitting or session.

Kathismata

January 16: Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Holy Apostle Peter

Lecture 1 - Jesus and Satan

Patristic Nectar is pleased to present a new six-lecture video and audio series entitled&nbsp;The Sacred Arts. This lecture series given by Father Maximos Constas and Mr. Jonathan Pageau surveys&nbsp;the broad range of ecclesiastical artistic disciplines from iconography to architecture to music. These deeply respected scholars present a grand vision of these traditional disciplines and their theological meaning in the Christian life.&nbsp;

Sacred Art Conference Videos

Lecture 3: Breaking the Shackles-Therapeutic Approaches to Anger

Lecture 3: Breaking the Shackles-Therapeutic Approaches to Anger

Lecture #3 Elder Roman Braga

Lecture #1 Elder Arsenie Papacioc

Lecture 10- Overcoming the Disease of Pride

Father Jason Covarrubias 

Discover a heartwarming kids' homily on the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple! 🌟 This engaging and faith-filled story teaches children about Mary and Joseph presenting baby Jesus to God, Simeon’s joyful prophecy, and the importance of trusting in God’s plan. Perfect for Sunday school, family devotion, or religious education, this short and meaningful homily makes the Gospel come alive for young hearts. 🙏✨ Watch now and help your child grow in faith!

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A warm and friendly introduction by Father Jason.
A simplified explanation of the Sunday gospel reading, making it relatable and engaging for kids.
Thought-provoking questions to spark discussion and reflection.
Inspiring messages to encourage your children's faith and love for Jesus.
This video is perfect for children of all ages, whether they're new to the faith or have grown up in the Orthodox tradition. It's a wonderful way to introduce them to the beauty of the gospel and its teachings.

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The Publican and the Pharisee (Kids Homily 2025)

Lecture 2: Preparation for Confession

Lecture #6 - The Trinity and the Filioque.

Lecture #8 - Prayers By The Lake

Venerable and God-Bearing Father Kevin, Abbot of Glendalough

Venerable and God-Bearing Father Kevin, Abbot of Glendalough

This short but pungent Epistle - deeply rooted in the Wisdom and Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament - presents a virulent call to righteousness in the Church, or what St. James calls the perfect law, the law of liberty. The Epistle of St. James is perhaps the earliest book of the New Testament, having been penned by St. James, the Brother of God. St. James insists that pure and undefiled religion is a working faith expressing itself in sincere trust in God through all trials and zealous deeds of justice and mercy as believers anticipate the coming of the Lord, Whose 2nd Advent is right at the door.

Works: The Offspring of Faith - An Exposition of the Epistle of St. James

Holy Apostle Titus, Bishop of Gortyna in Crete

Holy Apostle Titus, Bishop of Gortyna in Crete

Lecture 2: Repentance in Prayer - Bodily Worship

An examination of the major heresies of the first four centuries of Christian history, explaining the mind of the Church about the errors of each heresy, commenting upon how each heresy survives in some form today, and articulating the true faith in contrast.&nbsp; As the Christian faith is the greatest good on the earth, so heresy is the greatest evil in the world leading to the everlasting ruin of human persons. As the Christian faith enlightens mankind through the preaching of the Gospel, the true faith at the same time exposes error and heresy, castigating it as such in order to protect the faithful from harm and recalling those who have sadly embraced the doctrines of demons.

The Doctrines of Demons: A History of Early Heresy

Lecture #8 The Great and Holy Synod in Constantinople VI, AD 1484

Lecture #2 The Second Ecumenical Council in Constantinople, AD 381 and the Third Ecumenical Council in Ephesus, AD 431

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Patristic Nectar is pleased to present a new 8 lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled The Ecumenical Councils: Guarding the Christian Faith. The Orthodox Catholic Faith is a revelation from the Holy Trinity that upholds the entire universe. Throughout the history of the Church the true faith has been attacked by heresies, what St. Paul calls, the &ldquo;doctrines of demons.&rdquo; The Holy Church has definitively rejected these heresies and affirmed the true faith through her ecumenical councils. The dogmatic definitions and the canon laws of the ecumenical councils are understood to be inspired by God and expressive of His will for mankind. As such they are foundational sources of the doctrine and practice of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.&nbsp; 
Lectur #1 The First Ecumenical Council in Nicea, AD 325
Lecture #2 The Second Ecumenical Council in Constantinople, AD 381 and the Third Ecumenical Council in Ephesus, AD 431
Lecture #3 The Fourth Ecumenical Council in Chalcedon, AD 451
Lecture #4 The Fifth Ecumenical Council in Constantinople II, AD 553 and the Sixth Ecumenical Council in Constantinople III, AD 680
Lecture #5 The Seventh Ecumenical Council in Nicea II, AD 787
Lecture #6 The Eight Ecumenical Council in Constantinople IV, AD 879-880
Lecture #7 The Great and Holy Synod in Constantinople V, AD 1351
Lecture #8 The Great and Holy Synod in Constantinople VI, AD 1484

The Ecumenical Councils: Guarding the Christian Faith

Lecture #1 The First Ecumenical Council in Nicea, AD 325

A review of the far reaching subjects associated with the remembrance of death, aging, burial and praying for the reposed that is both spiritually edifying and practical.&nbsp;The lectures are devoted to the remembrance of death, the significance of aging, the meaning of the funeral service and burial, the tradition of Christian cemeteries and memorial customs, and the ancient and universal practice of praying for the repose of the departed. Besides examining these much-neglected topics, Father Josiah provides two step-by-step guides: one guide elucidating the steps a family ought take from the time of a beloved one's repose until burial. Father also posits additional guidance elucidating the steps a family can take to express love for and to assist the soul of a departed loved one in the forty days immediately following his or her repose.

A Christian Ending to Our Lives: Death, Funeral, Burial, and Memorials in the Orthodox Christian Tradition

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a new three-lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled&nbsp;War and Peace: An Orthodox Perspective on Violence.&nbsp;This series presents peace as the normative Christian ethos, the very expression of the Kingdom of God in the life of the individual, family, church, and nation. It also surveys the Church's teaching on war and the use of force, with particular emphasis on the witness of the soldier saints as a model of the Christian use of force. Lecture #1 War and Peace in the ScripturesLecture #2 Principles of Justifiable Warfare and the Use of ForceLecture #3 The Military Saints and an Ethical Evaluation of the War in Ukraine

War and Peace: The Orthodox Perspective on Violence

Tucker Carlson talks with Father Josiah Trenham about the future of America, the rise of secularism, and why repentance and faith are the only true hope for our nation.

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Why Faith Is America’s Only Hope | Tucker Carlson

What makes a true man? Fr. Josiah Trenham answers from Ecclesiastes 12:13 and the Holy Fathers: “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole man.” This reflection shows that true humanity, stability, and spiritual authenticity are found in loving God and keeping His commandments.

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0:00 What makes a true man?
0:12 “Fear God and keep His commandments”
1:50 St. Gregory and St. John Chrysostom on true manhood
4:02 Why Christians must know and love God’s commandments

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What Makes a Man?

Lecture 1 - Introduction to Proverbs

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a new 9-part lecture series entitled My Life in Christ: The Life and Teaching of St. John of Kronstadt. This series consists of two parts. The first consists of four thematic lectures given in 2022 by Fr. Josiah to the St. John Chrysostom Catechetical School in Riverside, Ca. The second part of this series is five talks given by His Grace, Bishop Basil of Wichita, at a men’s retreat in Kansas in 2008. St. John of Kronstadt, the Wonder-Worker, served God in Russia during the second half of the 19th century and fell asleep in Christ in 1908. His life, miracles, and teaching have been cherished by believers as God’s love gift to the Church and to the world on the cusp of the 20th century, the most violent century in the history of humanity.&nbsp;These lectures and discussions reveal the beauty of a life lived supremely in and for Jesus Christ the Lord.

My Life in Christ: The LIfe & Teaching of Saint John of Kronstadt

Lecture 3 - Gaining Mastery of Satan, The Life of St. Anthony the Great

An Address on Vainglory and the Proper Upbringing of Children

An Address on Vainglory and the Proper Upbringing of Children

Lecture #1 - The Life of St. Nikolai Velimirovich

Father Josiah Trenham.  We're thrilled to announce our new app "Patristic Nectar", available on all platforms. Access all our content—sermons, lectures, podcasts, and more—right from your device, anytime, anywhere.The Arena Podcast The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications, featuring over 600 sermons and theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham, delivered from St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, since 2010.Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick, tax-deductible donation Visit our merch store and support Patristic Nectar! <a href="https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com</a> Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at <a href="https://patristicnectar.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PatristicNectar.org</a>.

Reflection | Spiritual Dryness

A review of the earliest post-New Testament Christian literature providing inspiring examples of Christian devotion and the ethos of the Christian generations immediately following the Apostolic period.&nbsp; These writings are replete with inspiring examples of Christian devotion and provide a valuable window into both the significant personalities and the spiritual and theological ethos of the Christian generations immediately following the Apostolic period. These texts are also of great apologetic value in the contemporary pluralistic milieu in which Orthodox Christians dwell in the West.

The Apostolic Fathers

9 Satan

Part 1 / Lecture 2: The Human Being

In this series Father Maximos (Constas) seeks to stimulate the listener&rsquo;s desire for God and holiness by intimately examining the spiritual experience of two saints: Ss. Symeon the New Theologian and Silouan the Athonite. Though separated by more than a millennium in time, these two saints share a very common experience of grace. Fr. Maximos searchingly penetrates into the spiritual lives of these saints by placing special emphasis upon their common experience of dereliction, or the loss of grace. Through this lens one is able to understand the supreme importance that the Lord God places upon the acquisition of humility as the prerequisite to spiritual attainment.