PODCAST · religion
The 153
by Fr. Joseph Huneycutt, and Ancient Faith Ministries
Frs. John Finley and Joseph Huneycutt offer audio glimpses of Antiochian parish life and the American mission field.
Episodes
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Kenotic Metanoia
Fr Joseph interviews rockers Lacey and Josh Sturm. They talk about the struggles and joys of Orthodoxy, song writing, iconography, and the new album "Kenotic Metanoia" (available now).
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SimeonFaith and Moses the Black
Would you like to see more movies about Orthodox saints? Well, stay tuned! Yelena Popovic, the writer, director, and producer of the movie "Man of God" and her husband, Alexandros Potter sat down with Fr Joseph to talk about the forthcoming "Moses the Black" movie and their new venture,...
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It's Okay to be Itty-Bitty, But
Jesus says the disciples could not exorcise a demon because of their little faith. He then went on to say that faith the size of a mustard seed could move mountains. Huh?
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Happy New Year 2023!
Fr. Joseph is starting the celebration of the New Year a bit early, no? Nah. It's tradition!
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Satan Cuts Bait
Trigger warning: "The news of the day, social media, and cancel culture are all the rage these days. You can cancel others, but you can't deny yourself. Amirite?" Fr. Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston.
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Good News in the Pacific Northwest?
Not everyone will agree, but you'll have to listen to figure out why. BTW, is there any good news? Fr Joseph speaks of his recent "work-cation" in the PNW.
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Paschal Prayers
Like a flash, Pascha and Bright Week are upon us—and if we are not paying attention, the new way to pray may slip our minds. In this encore episode of The 153, Fr. Joseph offers a refresher on praying during Bright Week and the Paschal season.
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Our “Not of This World” Moment
Fr Joseph engages in a bit of name-dropping: Rose, Rose Hill, Peter Heers, Peterson, Frederica, Hatfield, Pageau, Freeman, and more! But, really: What in the world is going on with all these inquirers and catechumens?
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Networking (Home) Schools of Fish
Fr. John announces some new missions, highlights the potential for growth within home school networks, and plugs a growing online homeschooling program. Great news during these challenging days!
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The Theotokos and Ponder Me This
As we approach the Cave wherein God becomes a Babe, may we, like His mother, be granted the gift of pondering. Fr Joseph in Chicago, 2010.
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Accentuating Bismarck, North Dakota
Fr. Joseph sits down with Deacon Damian Oweis and members of the new mission of St. Basil the Great in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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Imagine What We Believe is Really Real
Can you imagine for a moment that all this revealed religion stuff is really, really real? Fr Joseph speaking at Christ the Savior/Chicago, 2010.
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What Shall We Do?
How many times have we looked back on the good ol’ days, the time before the Bug? To many, the days ahead look dark; temptations abound. We are sorely tempted by doom. What shall we do?
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It's Later Than You Think!
Are we living in the Last Days? Sure! What are we to do about it? Fr Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston.
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Quite a Mashup in Concord
This "Mission Recipe" mixes loss of vision, retirement, 20-20, homeschooling, and a local bookstore. Fr. Joseph chats with Fr. Paul Solberg of Christ the Good Shepherd Mission in Concord, North Carolina.
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Not Exactly an OrthoBro
Fr Joseph chats with a teenaged catechumen who found Orthodoxy on her own—on the internet.
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It's My Pascha (Prom), I'll Cry If I Want To
In 2020, pretty much EVERYONE missed the Lamentations service! (No, watching it online is no more the same as watching American Bandstand, or Dancing with the Stars, is the same as attending the prom.) Fr Joseph wept.
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Convo Hour or Joe to Go?
With restrictions being what they were, and fears continuing as they are, the faithful of St Joseph/Houston discovered something over the past year.
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XYZ, ETC, and ICXC
We have a whole generation that has either grown up home schooled, Harry Potter fed, classically read – or been indoctrinated by politically correct, often anti-Christian, public schools. They eat, sleep, and live differently than their elders; in equal measure being both more conservative and...
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Pete the Publican
On the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, Fr Joseph remembers Pete and Repeat sitting on a log -- Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
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The Second Visit
For those of you who are new to the Orthodox Church—or were‚—what say ye about that daunting second visit? Good experience, not-so-good experience? Fr Joseph shares some comments from parishioners and invites yours.
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Living in an Unfair World
Fr. John speaks a Good Word for an Unfair World. Glory to God for all things!
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The Markings of a Zealous Catechumen
Fr. Joseph chats with newcomer Chris Shin, a tattoo artist and onetime street preacher.
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In the Name of Choice
First of all, this is not a film about abortion -- what is it about?" Fr Joseph interviews Dn Adam Roberts about the new documentary, "In the Name of Choice." [Available @ inthenameofchoice.com]
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The Best We Can Do . . . These Days
Our circumstances of late have revealed all sorts of warts and ailments, weaknesses, doubts, and fears. What's the best we can do these days? Fr Joseph answers.
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The Life-Giving Cross
We hear it repeatedly in our services and hymns: "the Life-Giving Cross." How can a bloody instrument of death be praised as life-giving? Fr John explains.
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Being Teachable Versus the Secret Club
"Without evangelism, the Church is just a secret club for those who like that sort of thing." Fr Joseph quotes Fr. Michael Keiser, who fell asleep in the Lord on the Feast of the Dormition. May his memory be eternal—and may we all be teachable!
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“Mom, Dad—there was an explosion . . . in Beirut”
Moments after the explosion on August 4, Fr. Joseph receives audio messages from his daughter in Beirut.
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Paisios, Pigs, Veronica, and COVID
The same God that knows if a hair falls from your head, the same God that knows if a sparrow falls from the sky, is not surprised about COVID. We cannot, as Christians, say we believe one thing only to become addicted to the news that tells us to believe another thing. Fr Joseph preaches at St...
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In Remembrance of Fr John Guy Winfrey
Fr Joseph preaches at St Katherine/Burleson, Texas on the transference of the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul, and the Sunday before the 40th Day of Fr John Winfrey's passing. May his memory be eternal -- and may you and yours be granted long life!
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After God ... a free book!
June 21, 2020, marks the two-year anniversary of the death of Dr H. Tristram Engelhardt, known in the Church as Reader Herman. May his memory be eternal! His last published work, "After God - Morality and Bioethics in a Secular Age" needs your attention. All free copies have been claimed! After…
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The Struggle to Pray ... at Home
Prayer is not simply talking to God, worrying in Jesus' name—or watching a live-stream!
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The Seeing Eyes of Celedonius
The blind man stumbled toward the water bearing spit and the clay -- only to return whole! But at first Celedonius could only see darkness, shadows. Fr Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston on the final Sunday of Pascha.
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From Texas: Pascha with Peeps!
Fr Joseph, at home with the peeps of St Joseph/Houston (masks and all), says: Christ is Risen!
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We're All Missions Now
When the churches are open again, some folks will be shouldering even more doubts than before due to being kind of “shell shocked”—hurt by having been locked out of church services—especially during the holiest season! Suffice it to say, whether we’ll admit it or not, we’re all hurting a bit. So,...
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Here Come Jesus!
Although our temples may be empty, Holy Week 2020, here come Jesus! Fr. Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston. And all the people say ...
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When God Removes the Gift
Fr Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston to nine men in black on the Third Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of the Cross -- and the Quarantine. (On this particular Sunday, the temple chairs have all been removed to facilitate scaffolding/icon installation.)
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The DME in the First Century
The disciples planted their Missions Department in Jerusalem; Stephen is slain. These two events had a tremendous impact on Evangelism. Here's a portion of Fr Joseph's talk at Holy Cross/Palmdale, California.
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When Gospodi Pomiluy Suffices
Fr. Joseph, speaking at Holy Cross/Palmdale, California, relates a story from "We Came, We Saw, We Converted" of Galina and St. Xenia (including the Publican, and the Pharisee).
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Cards, Whiskey, and Bible (in Louisiana)
We don't know the future, but past sermons provide a clue of what we are to do. Fr Joseph speaks at St John the Divine/Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Cajun Orthodoxy
For some folks, Orthodoxy isn't authentic unless it's presented with a thick, heavy accent. Fr Joseph visits St John the Divine/Lake Charles, Louisiana -- where they don't have a resident priest, but they sure got accent! Listen in for a quick taste of Cajun Orthodoxy. "Laissez les bon temps...
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Ancient Fruit Grown in Yakima
Can you say Yakima? Ever been? Fr. Joseph affirms the latter; still not sure about the former. (What about Wapato?) Here's a little history of Holy Cross Church/Yakima, Washington. No matter how you say it, it's well worth a visit!
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Hot Mic Among Mennonites
Fr. Joseph visits a group of Orthodox Christians in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; listen in to hear what they're up to.
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Orthodoxy Amid the Mennonites
Fr. Joseph interviews a former Mennonite, along with a former comedian, about an Orthodox venture amid the Mennonites in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Let Your Faith Be Your Eyes
Fr Joseph interviews Alex Hordge. Alex was baptized last Pascha, sings in the church choir, and attends college classes at The Saint Constantine School. Alex is also blind.
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What's the Cross Got to Do With Me?
Fr. Matthew Snowden, pastor of St Nicholas/Jackson, Tennessee, preaches on Our Cross, and the Lord's Cross—and what have they in common?
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Got a Small Parish? A Joyful Struggle!
Fr. Joseph interviews Fr. Matthew Snowden of St Nicholas Mission/Jackson, Tennessee—on the struggles and joys of shepherding a fledgling Orthodox community
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Good News Saves Church (Save Gossip in Hall)
Did you know that the word "gossip" originally meant "godparent" and is connected with the word "sibling"? Did you know that gossip and Good News aren't the same? (Go ahead, you can tell me, I won't tell.)
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This Bread?
In this dark and mad world, Christ has ordered the Meal. Fr John Guy Winfrey delivers the homily at St Katherine/Burleson, Texas.
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I Don't Live in Dallas, I Live in Texas
Don't fret this episode's title, Big D folks can handle it. Fr Joseph interviews Fr John Guy Winfrey on the one year anniversary of St Katherine/Burleson, Texas. Y'all ever had possum for Pascha?
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Frs. John Finley and Joseph Huneycutt offer audio glimpses of Antiochian parish life and the American mission field.
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Fr. Joseph Huneycutt, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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Frs. John Finley and Joseph Huneycutt offer audio glimpses of Antiochian parish life and the American mission field.
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