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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

Dr. Cohlmia, the chanter for this hymnody.&nbsp; He is a board-certified ophthalmologist in Wichita, Kansas (1997-present), and has been a faithful member of the Antiochian Orthodox Church since birth. Dr. Cohlmia was born in Beirut, Lebanon and emigrated to the United States at the age of 15 where he obtained his collegiate and doctoral education. He is the Protopsaltis of the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America (2006-present). He also serves on the Archdiocesan Department of Liturgics and translation, aiding in the translation of the Arabic and Greek Typika in order to arrange the English as well as the bilingual (English-Arabic) weekly and festal liturgical notes.

The Byzantine Hymnody of the Great Feast of the Holy Dormition of the Theotokos chanted in English and Arabic

In this new five lecture series Father Josiah unpacks St. Paul&rsquo;s literary masterpiece of sixteen chapters devoted to the proclamation of the Holy Gospel, the Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and its application to the daily lives of Christian believers living in an intensely pagan milieu in Corinth. St. Paul&rsquo;s patient correction of a deeply troubled local church provides many prisms through which to gather wisdom for Christian living in the 21st century.

You Belong to Christ! An Exposition of First Corinthians

Lecture 5:  The Lives of Mother Maria of Olonets, Schema-Nun Macaria the Beloved Sufferer, and Matushka Olga of Alaska

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

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

Lecture 1: Jesus is Better than the Prophets and the Angels

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No Iconography, No Christianity - Sunday of Orthodoxy 2018

Lecture 1 - Jesus and Satan

New Global Catechism Series: The Beatitudes
Join Father Josiah Trenham for a new online catechism series exploring the Beatitudes&mdash;what they mean, how the Church understands them, and how we can live them today.
🗓️ 1st Friday of the Month at 3:30 PM PST 💻 Live on Zoom | Free to Join
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Sept 5 &ndash; Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
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Oct 3 &ndash; Blessed are Those Who Mourn
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Nov 7 &ndash; Blessed are the Meek
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Dec 5 &ndash; Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst
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Jan 3 &ndash; Blessed are the Merciful
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Feb 6 &ndash; Blessed are the Pure in Heart
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Mar 6 &ndash; Blessed are the Peacemakers
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Apr 3 &ndash; Blessed are the Persecuted
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This series is ideal for those without access to a local Orthodox parish. If you belong to a parish, please get your priest&rsquo;s blessing before joining, as this is not meant to replace local catechism.
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The Beatitudes, or the blessings, pronounced by our Lord Jesus Christ upon His faithful followers constitute the opening salvo in our Savior&rsquo;s most famous teaching,&nbsp;The Sermon on the Mount. In this series each beatitude is unveiled revealing the universal character of an authentic Christian. Those who inculcate these sacred dispositions manifest the face of Jesus Christ to the world. By incarnating the qualities of Jesus Christ our Savior, that is, poverty of spirit, mourning, gentleness, hunger and thirst for righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, peacemaking, and the joyful acceptance of persecution - believers become the salt of the earth and the light of the world.&nbsp;

The Beatitudes

Lecture 6 - C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters and Demonic Warfare in the 21st Century Falling West

This lecture provides an detailed overview of the traditional path of Orthodox Christian catechesis. In this lecture, born out of the study of patristic catechesis and the experience of instructing more than 250 catechumens, Father Josiah lays out a traditional practical step-by-step process for teaching inquirers and catechumens the Orthodox faith in such a way as to give them a solid "foundation of repentance and faith" (Heb. 6:1) that will serve them and the church for life. Included with this lecture are two attachments: 1. A Chart of the Initiatory Process, and 2. Text of the Lecture Itself.&nbsp;
The Orthodox Catechism series also provides valuable teachings for Orthodox who want to deepen the knowledge and practice of their faith, and serves as a useful resource for priests who are performing catechesis in their parish.&nbsp;&nbsp; This series offers a detailed overview of the traditional path of Orthodox Christian catechesis. An Orthodox Catechism was born out of Father Josiah&rsquo;s study of patristic catechesis and his experience of instructing more than 300 catechumens.&nbsp; Included wit

Starting Down the Royal Path: How to Become an Orthodox Christian

Righteous Father Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia

Righteous Father Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia

An Address on Vainglory and the Proper Upbringng of Children

An Address on Vainglory and the Proper Upbringng of Children

Donate Easily:  Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE!  Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishioner <a href="https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship</a> TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  2025 Spring Conference: Repentance Bishop Irenei &amp; Father Alexis Torrance <a href="https://www.conference.patristicnectar.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.conference.patristicnectar.org</a> 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 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.

Reflection | Stalin - Architect of Death

Donate Easily:  Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. 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.

Vanity is Killing Men| Ask Me Anything

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 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

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

Holy Hieromartyr Cyprian and Justina the Virgin

Holy Hieromartyr Cyprian and Justina the Virgin

Patristic Nectar Publications is blessed to present a new seven lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross. At the very culmination of our Savior’s earthly ministry, having reached the pinnacle of His life-giving kenosis, the Lord Jesus Christ uttered seven final sayings. Each one of these “last words” abounds in deep spiritual meaning that have nourished the Christian people for the last 2000 years. These lectures are offered as a feast for the soul.&nbsp;Lecture #1 “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do”Lecture #2“Today thou shalt be with Me in Paradise”Lecture #3 “Woman, behold thy Son, behold thy mother”Lecture #4 “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”Lecture #5 “I Thirst”Lecture #6 “It is consummated”Lecture #7 “Into Thy Hands I commend My spirit”

The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross

Lecture 1: Fundamental Truths of Orthodox Worship

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

The Holy Hieromartyr Athanasius, Abbot of the Monastery of St. Symeon the Stylite at Brest-Litovsk

The Holy Hieromartyr Athanasius, Abbot of the Monastery of St. Symeon the Stylite at Brest-Litovsk

Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos; Consecration of the Church of the Anastasis

Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos; Consecration of the Church of the Anastasis

Our Holy Father Euphrosynos the Cook

Our Holy Father Euphrosynos the Cook

A presentation of the lives of eight saintly Kings of the first Christian millennium.&nbsp; By the example of these kings Christians are able to gauge what is really valuable in a political leader. Lives of Ss. Constantine the Great, Theodosios I, Justinian the Great, Alfred the Great, Boris of Bulgaria, Vladimir of Kiev, Stephen of Bulgaria, and Edward the Confessor of England are presented. These kings established a model of godly political rule for Christendom, and continue to provide a shining witness of faith in Jesus Christ. In the political realm corruption is so often the norm, but these great kings of the past demonstrate that holiness is possible even in politics.&nbsp;

God's Statesmen: Pious Christian Kings

Lecture 4: Nicolae Ceausescu: Antichrist of Romania

Lecture 4: Nicolae Ceausescu: Antichrist of Romania

Venerable and God-Bearing Father Zacharias of Scetis

Venerable and God-Bearing Father Zacharias of Scetis

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Patristic Nectar is pleased to present a new six lecture series by Father Josiah entitled The Supremacy of Christ: An Exposition of St. Paul&rsquo;s Epistle to the Hebrews. The Epistle to the Hebrews was written to 1st century Jewish Christians suffering persecution for their Christian faith. Pressured and tempted to abandon Christ and return to their previous religion St. Paul sets forth the supreme glory of Jesus Christ above the prophets, the angels, Moses, Joshua, Aaron and the entire Old Covenant religious system. St. Paul exhorted these believers, and through them multiple successive generations of Christian believers to not neglect so great a salvation but hold fast to Jesus Christ: the same yesterday, today and forever.
Lecture #1 Jesus is better than the Prophets and the Angels
Lecture #2&nbsp; Jesus is better than Moses and Joshua
Lecture #3 Jesus is better than Aaron and Melchizedek
Lecture #4 Jesus&rsquo; New Covenant is better than the Old Covenant
Lecture #5 Jesus is the New and Living Way
Lecture #6 Jesus&rsquo; New and Heavenly City

The Supremacy of Jesus Christ: An Exposition of Saint Paul's Epistle to the Hebrews

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

Lecture #1 Elder Arsenie Papacioc

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a new five-lecture series by His Grace, Irenei, Bishop of London and Western Europe for the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, entitled ORIGINS: Creationism, Evolution and an Orthodox Theology of Creation. Well-known patristics scholar and respected arch-pastor Bishop Irenei labors in this series to help believers approach the theology of creation from the presuppositions of the Church instead of through the prisms of evolution and creationism. By an intensive examination of the foundational texts of Genesis, together with numerous sources from the Church Fathers, Bishop Irenei enables us to perceive the Church’s own theological priorities and emphases when addressing the subject of creation. Lecture titles include:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lecture #1 The Lamb Slain Before the Foundation of the World: Moving Beyond Creationism and Evolution&nbsp;Lecture #2 The Order of Salvation: The Creation of the Cosmos as the Beginning of the Church in Genesis&nbsp;Lecture #3 The Fashioning of Man: The Pinnacle of Creation&nbsp;Lecture #4 Creation and Its Consequences: The Sanctity of Life and Ecology&nbsp;Lecture #5 Review with Q and A&nbsp;&nbsp;

ORIGINS: Creationism, Evolution, and an Orthodox Theology of Creation

Father Josiah Trenham 

How do saints perform miracles? What is the divine power behind these extraordinary events? In this insightful video, Father Josiah breaks down the mystery of saintly miracles, exploring their biblical foundations, Church teachings, and real-life examples of miraculous healings, intercessions, and supernatural occurrences. 

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How Does the Virgin Mary Do Miracles?

Holy Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite

Holy Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite

Father Josiah Trenham on the bogus Protestant historical claims.

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Discover the truth about the Protestant Reformation in this thought-provoking video. Explore the historical inaccuracies, theological errors, and lasting consequences of this pivotal movement. Uncover why the Reformation's legacy may be built on flawed foundations and how it shaped modern beliefs. A must-watch for those seeking clarity on Church history!

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Bogus Protestant Historiography

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

Lecture 6: Jesus' New and Heavenly City

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 | FALL 2025 MARRIAGE CONFERENCE  Father Josiah Trenham Archbishop Cordileone Jonathan Pageau Dr. Brad Wilcox Dr. Gavin Ortlund Live music by Dirt Poor Robbins <a href="https://www.themarriageconference.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets Available at www.themarriageconference.com</a> 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 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 | Elevating the Cross in Our Lives - Exaltation of the Cross 2025 (Sep 14, 2025)

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

The 1st Commandment

Lecture 2: Politics and Leadership in the Proverbs

Lecture 2: The Medium is the Message: How Books, Cars, and Screens Change Us

Lecture 2: The Medium is the Message: How Books, Cars, and Screens Change Us

Holy Virgin-Martyr Paraskeve of Rome

Holy Virgin-Martyr Paraskeve of Rome

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the episcopal consecration of His Grace, Basil, Bishop of the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a vintage five lecture series given by Bishop Basil many years ago at a Lenten retreat entitled: Humility and the Life of St. Silouan. These lectures reveal the radiant and contemporary witness of St. Silouan with special emphasis upon the primacy of humility in the Christian life.
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Lecture #1 The Life of St. Silouan the Athonite
Lecture #2 Glorification and Humility
Lecture #3 Questions and Answers on Humility
Lecture #4 &ldquo;Keep Thy Mind in Hell and Despair Not&rdquo;
Lecture #5 How Humility Ought to Permeate All Things
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Humility & the Life of St. Silouan by Bishop Basil

In this powerful conversation, Father Josiah Trenham joins Tucker Carlson to reflect on the passing of Charlie Kirk and how Christians are called to mourn with both sorrow and hope.

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The Christian Way of Mourning Charlie Kirk

Father Josiah Trenham 

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Money and the Christian

A review of how the Law of God &ndash; The Ten Commandments &ndash; directs all people to Christ, manifests His beauty and holiness, and reveals God's will for His people in every place and time. &nbsp;Twenty fundamental theological principles concerning God's Law are expounded, each of the Ten Commandments is explained in its original meaning and contemporary application, and special emphasis is given to the unique challenges faced by 21st century believers, who dwell in a post-Christian and secularized context.

Do This and You Shall Live: An Exposition of the Ten Commandments for the 21st Century

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

Eating as a family with small children takes intention, patience, persistence, and tender love and care. Although I grew up eating as a family, it’s becoming less and less common. As a mother with 4 small children, I can understand why. It’s hard work! But the seeds that are planted in their hearts through your patience and persistence will bear good fruit. My oldest is only 9 and I am already seeing the fruit of our labors. Here are some tips we have picked up along the way:

~ Assign jobs for both setting the table and clearing the table - I have found that keeping these same jobs for 1-2 months helps build confidence and allows the children to take ownership of them. All I have to say now is “Do you job” and they already know what to do! It makes meal times much smoother.  


~ Sing and pray before each meal! This is the glue for every meal and a way of inviting christ into our homes. We are asking for God’s blessing while also expressing our gratitude!


~ Wait for everyone to be done eating, and ask to be excused - Being polite is always good, and instilling these manners is ideal at meal times. 

~ Everyone brings their plate to the counter to be washed - This helps everyone! We are both being responsible for our own messes, but we are also assisting in the work. This can be done as early as 18 months old! I start my kids very young in sharing the load. They find so much satisfaction in this work! 

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How Orthodox Christians Pray and Eat at the Table - with Ascetic Life of Motherhood

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. | Links | 2023 PNP Conference Recordings Available! "Every Thought Captive: Cultivating the Christian Mind" All-access recorded video and audio lectures for $40 Guest Speakers: Fr Alexis Torrance and Pres. Dr. Jeannie Constantinou <a href="https://crowdcast.io/c/thechristianmind" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://crowdcast.io/c/thechristianmind</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.

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Every Thought Captive: Cultivating the Christian Mind - Conference Videos

1 The One True God

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The Arena

Part 1 / Lecture 3: Sin

January 17: Righteous and God-bearing Father Anthony the Great

Venerable Father Thomas Defourkinos

Venerable Father Thomas Defourkinos

If you desire to understand more deeply the inspired guidance of the Church concerning personal prayer, and want to strengthen your own prayer discipline by learning to more faithfully keep a prayer rule, or kanona, these lectures that explore the discipline of classical Orthodox Christian personal prayer will delight you. These edifying presentations examine the content and order of the prayer rule, giving special emphasis to the prayers of repentance, the rule of prostrations, the giving of thanks, the use of the Jesus Prayer, and spiritual reading.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Prayer Rule

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?

<div>Patristic Nectar is pleased to present a new seven-lecture series by Father Josiah&nbsp;entitled&nbsp;New Saints and Elders: The Miracle of Modern Holiness.&nbsp;The miracle of&nbsp;Pentecost is sustained in every generation of believers, and the fruit of the Holy Spirit is&nbsp;manifest in the budding of saints from the soil of the Church. Each saint is a love-gift&nbsp;from the Lord, a model of discipleship, and a sign-post marking the way to Paradise for&nbsp;all who have eyes to see and ears to hear. Every generation of Christians&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;cherish contemporary saints who have fashioned lives of faithfulness to God in the same&nbsp;context and culture in which they live and move.</div>

New Saints and Elders: The Miracle of Modern Holiness

Father Josiah Trenham
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Be edified by 10 chapters on various topics, discussion questions, scenarios, and write notes in this workbook along with your future or current spouse. Purchase the paperback workbook at your favorite bookseller. (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc)

Foreword by Bishop Basil (Essey)
Chapter 1 - God's Design for Marriage
Chapter 2 - Love and Expectations
Chapter 3 - Friendship and Goals
Chapter 4 - Communication and Conflict
Chapter 5 - Sex and Romance
Chapter 6 - Children and Parenting
Chapter 7 - Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 8 - Finances
Chapter 9 - Spiritual Life
Chapter 10 - Enduring to the End
Appendix - The Orthodox Rite of Marriage

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LECTURE TITLES
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Lecture #2 - How Does Jesus Relate to God?
Lecture #3 - Who Do People Say That I Am? (Part 1)
Lecture #4 - Who Do People Say That I Am? (Part 2)
Lecture #5 - Understanding Our Being in Regards to the Holy Trinity.
Lecture #6 - The Trinity and the Filioque.
Lecture #7 - Human Life in Imitation of God.
Lecture #8 - Recapitulation.
Lecture #9 - Living the Divine Life in This World.
Lecture #10 - If You Want to Be Saved.
Lecture #11 - Iconography Regarding the Trinity.

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 teaching 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. 

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Love and Expectations

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. 

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The Parable of the Great Banquet

Reflection |  Your Thoughts Are Shaping You

Father Josiah provides an exposition of the Sermon on the Mount - the most commonly known and quoted portion of the entire Holy Bible.&nbsp; Its phraseology is deeply embedded into the everyday usage of the English language. It is the sermon par excellence of our Master Teacher, Jesus Christ, and is the manifesto of His Kingdom. Its teaching is fundamental to Christian faith and practice, and ought be burned into the heart of all believers.

The Sermon: An Exposition of the Jesus' Sermon on the Mount

Lecture 1: War and Peace in the Scriptures

Two lectures dedicated to Relationships &ndash; Human relationships in the light of Christ and patristic principles of parenting. Father Zacharias explains the means for a Christian to have all of his relationships flow from his central communion with the Lord Jesus Christ. It is this core union with Christ that scents and flavors all other human relationships for the Christian. Father Josiah speaks about family dynamics.&nbsp; He presents a vision for family life and parenting articulating patristic principles for child-rearing drawn extensively from the teaching of St. John Chrysostom. Extended question and answer sessions follow each lecture.

Relationships: Human Relationships in the Light of Christ & Patristic Principles of Parenting

Lecture #1 - Orthodox Church Membership

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

Forgiveness and Fasting - Forgiveness Sunday 2016

An Address on Vainglory and the Proper Upbringing of Children

An Address on Vainglory and the Proper Upbringing of Children

Lecture 2: Preparation for Confession

In this sermon, Father Josiah Trenham reflects on the teachings of Hebrews 9 and the role of the conscience in the Christian life. Father Josiah discusses the power of the conscience — the inner voice that distinguishes good from evil — and how sin can dull, darken, and even enslave the soul. Yet through Christ, repentance, and the study of the Gospels, the conscience can be renewed and strengthened.


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The Voice in Your Head

Father Josiah Trenham
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Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present, "Enduring Love: Laying the Christian Foundations for Marriage" by Fr. Josiah Trenham. A new resource for engaged couples, married couples, singles hoping to wed, and priests preparing them.

Be edified by 10 chapters on various topics, discussion questions, scenarios, and write notes in this workbook along with your future or current spouse. Purchase the paperback workbook at your favorite bookseller. (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc)

Foreword by Bishop Basil (Essey)
Chapter 1 - God's Design for Marriage
Chapter 2 - Love and Expectations
Chapter 3 - Friendship and Goals
Chapter 4 - Communication and Conflict
Chapter 5 - Sex and Romance
Chapter 6 - Children and Parenting
Chapter 7 - Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 8 - Finances
Chapter 9 - Spiritual Life
Chapter 10 - Enduring to the End
Appendix - The Orthodox Rite of Marriage

- ISBN# 978-1735011653 

*Our Newest Lecture Series:*

“The Holy Trinity” by Fr. Thomas Hopko 

Listen to FOR *FREE* here: https://patristicnectar.org/bookstore_220620_1122222111222

LECTURE TITLES
Lecture #1 - Jesus and the One God. 
Lecture #2 - How Does Jesus Relate to God?
Lecture #3 - Who Do People Say That I Am? (Part 1)
Lecture #4 - Who Do People Say That I Am? (Part 2)
Lecture #5 - Understanding Our Being in Regards to the Holy Trinity.
Lecture #6 - The Trinity and the Filioque.
Lecture #7 - Human Life in Imitation of God.
Lecture #8 - Recapitulation.
Lecture #9 - Living the Divine Life in This World.
Lecture #10 - If You Want to Be Saved.
Lecture #11 - Iconography Regarding the Trinity.

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 teaching 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. 

If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at www.PatristicNectar.org

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Holy Martyrs Hyacinth and Theodota of Caesarea in Cappadocia

Holy Martyrs Hyacinth and Theodota of Caesarea in Cappadocia

Father Maximos (Constas) - a highly esteemed patrologist and the world's leading authority on the teaching of St. Maximos the Confessor - presents an edifying overview of the life and works of this magnificent man of God and teacher of the Church.&nbsp; St. Maximos the Confessor, who served God from 580-662, is one of the great theologians of the Orthodox Catholic Church. This devout monk, was a leading Constantinopolitan intellectual, a prolific author on doctrinal, ascetical, exegetical and liturgical subjects, and a confessor of Holy Orthodoxy who lost his right hand and tongue for his stentorian opposition to heresy. Father Maximos is Senior Research Scholar at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.&nbsp;

The Life and Teaching of St. Maximos the Confessor

Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos in the Temple

Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos in the Temple

Presbytera Catherine reads "Mimi The Mynah" by Mother Melania. 

The Fearless & Friends Series

The only words Mimi seems to know are "me" and "mine" -- until she is saved by others, during a neighborhood disaster. Through this she begins to think of others.

Ages 4-9 years

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Lecture 2: God's Stone and Mountain

Lecture 7: Blessed are the Peacemakers

Lecture #2 St. Gabriel of Georgia, Fool for Christ

A Religious History of America and Her Saints. In each lecture, the first portion surveys American religious history and the second portion is dedicated to presenting the life of a particular American Orthodox Christian saint. Historical periods reviewed include: The colonial period in the 17th century through the 1st and 2nd Great Awakenings; the rise of the black churches; the invention of the American Originals &ndash; protestant faiths originating in the United States; the waxing and waning of American Catholicism; the meteoric rise of Pentecostalism in the 20th century; and culminating in the explosion of religious pluralism in the last 50 years during which millions of Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus have migrated to the United States. The lives of Saints reviewed include: Ss. Herman of Alaska; the Hieromartyr Juvenaly and the New-Martyr Peter the Aleut; Innocent of Alaska; Alexis of Wilkes-Barre; Raphael of Brooklyn; Tikhon the Enlightener of North America; John of San&nbsp; Francisco; Sebastian of Jackson; and Nikolai of Ochrid.

American Holiness: A Religious History of America and Her Saints

Psalm 142

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a new 6-part lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled Family Life: Following Jesus Christ in Your Home. In these lectures, Father Josiah expounds upon the many ways in which the sacred presence of Jesus Christ at the heart of the family is able to infuse the daily routines of family life with the scent of heaven and turn the family home into a domestic church. In these eminently practical lectures Father draws from his and Presbytera Catherine&rsquo;s more than 30 years of family struggle -&nbsp; the many ways that the love of God can be intertwined with nourishing marriage, raising children, governing a kitchen, bridal chamber, and household, and contributing positively to a neighborhood and the local community. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 Lecture titles are:
Lecture #1 How Jesus Christ Changes Our Marriages
Lecture #2 The Symbiosis of Marriage and Monasticism
Lecture #3 The Impact of a Christian Family on the Neighborhood and Society
Lecture #4 Food, Sex, and Possessions in the Christian Family
Lecture #5 Common Family Troubles and Solution Paths
Lecture #6 Ministering to One Another in the Home

Family Life: Following Jesus Christ In Your Home

Homily | The Holy Spirit Within You - Feast of Pentecost (June 8, 2025)

Lecture #5 The Sacrifice of Isaac

Lecture 1: Divine Energy

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 Lecture Series!  The Sacred Canons - four free audio lectures.  <a href="https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/theological-lectures/sacred-canons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/theological-lectures/sacred-canons</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 | Spiritual Madness - Parable of the Sower 2024

Lecture #7 Eldress Makrina Vassopoulos

Holy Martyrs Menas, Hermogenes, and Eugraphos of Alexandria

Holy Martyrs Menas, Hermogenes, and Eugraphos of Alexandria

Lecture #1 - The Humility of God

The Signs of Renewal

Holy Hieromartyr Joseph of Damascus

Holy Hieromartyr Joseph of Damascus

Lecture 6: The Saving Truth of Self-Knowledge

Lecture 6: The Saving Truth of Self-Knowledge

Lecture 2:  The Life of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr

Our Holy Father Eustathius, Archbishop of Thessalonica

Our Holy Father Eustathius, Archbishop of Thessalonica

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