Becoming a Healing Presence

Becoming a Healing Presence Through Christ, We Learn to Bring Healing to Others

Start date: September 2011 302 minutes, 7 seconds in 19 episodes

We are a healing presence to others when we give them strength and when we give them hope. On Becoming a Healing Presence, Dr. Albert Rossi explains how to do both in imitation of Christ, our complete healer, who desires nothing more than for us to be His humanity on earth—his healing presence to others.

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May 18, 2012

Embracing Ambiguity

Continuing the theme of the last episode which dealt with Orthodoxy as Paradoxy, Dr. Rossi talks about the need to embrace ambiguity.

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13:21
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May 04, 2012

Orthodoxy is “Paradoxy”

Dr. Rossi talks about the many paradoxes in Orthodoxy that defy explanation but at the same time define our faith.

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13:17
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Apr 20, 2012

Personal Freedom

What are we free and not free to do as believers in Christ? Dr. Rossi gives some practical examples of freedom used where freedom was not appropriate.

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16:22
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Apr 06, 2012

Rigorous Honesty

In this episode Dr. Rossi talks about pursuing a personal policy of honesty in all things.

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14:18
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Mar 24, 2012

Our Memories

How should we consider our memories? As simple camcorders, recording each event and recalling them the same way each time or something more complex?

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15:46
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Mar 12, 2012

Despondency

Today, Dr. Rossi distinguishes between despondency and depression and helps us recognize and deal with it so we can be a healing presence to others.

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14:36
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Feb 24, 2012

The Power of Being Non-Judgmental

Dr. Rossi talks about the jungle of wicked thoughts in our minds and the need to not judge others.

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12:18
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Feb 10, 2012

Living for Others

Part of becoming a healing presence is to share our lives with others without the expectation of reward or acknowledgement. Dr. Rossi shares the story of Johnny Appleseed as an example.

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13:15
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Jan 30, 2012

Anger

Anger - express it or repress it? Dr. Al Rossi gives us guidance and helps us understand the healthy and Christ-like alternatives.

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Jan 15, 2012

Internet Pornography - Part 2

In part 2, Dr. Rossi gives some practical advise to those who are struggling with internet pornography or those who provide counseling.

22:56
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Dec 31, 2011

Internet Pornography - Part 1

Dr. Rossi identifies the the alarming statistics and the alluring dangers of Internet Pornography.

26:29
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Dec 16, 2011

The Still Small Voice

How does God speak to us? Are we listening?

13:26
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Dec 04, 2011

Walking in God’s Presence

What does it mean to be constantly in the presence of God? Dr. Rossi explores the practical implications in today's episode.

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Nov 16, 2011

The Heart of the Matter

Our communion with God springs from the heart - our all important "inner space."

11:37
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Oct 31, 2011

Hearing the Snow

When we are intentional in our listening and silence, we are in the best position to commune with Christ.

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Oct 17, 2011

The Power of the Name

When we are silently aware of the presence of Christ, the whisper of His name will bring healing to us and spill out to others.

15:40
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Oct 03, 2011

Solitude

Metropolitan Kallistos says "Solitude is a state of soul, not a matter of geographical location. The real desert lies within the heart. In this episode, Dr. Rossi explores the healing nature of silence.

17:58
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Sep 19, 2011

God Heals Others Through Us

Dr. Rossi explores how the fire of God's healing presence can flow right through us to others.

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Sep 01, 2011

Welcome to Our First Episode

In this inaugural program, Dr. Rossi helps us define what "a Healing Presence" is and how we can begin that journey together. Included is a touching musical recording of Dr. Rossi's dear wife who fell asleep in the Lord several years ago, but who is still his life's companion.

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