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Focusing on the centrality of the gospel for everyday life and liturgy
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This podcast has been archived. We are not expecting new episodes, or the author is on hiatus.
Simply Orthodox will help the non-theologian understand and apply the complex doctrinal themes of Orthodoxy to our 21st century lives.
Dr. Nassif is Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at North Park University in Chicago. Dr. Nassif serves as a consultant for Time and Christianity Today magazines, and has been a commentator for several television documentaries on Eastern Orthodoxy. He has been a teacher for the Antiochian House of Studies, and the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute in Berkeley, CA.
Visit our Program Listings page to see when this podcast will be broadcast on Ancient Faith Talk.
Programs
St. Symeon The New Theologian Speaks 13:23September 08, 2008
(Due to his heavy work load, Dr. Nassif is suspending his podcast, with our gratitude for all his effort and insights.) In this closing rebroadcast, St. Symeon the New Theologian speaks of the need for justice, mercy and faithfulness to God.
Keeping The Gospel Central To Our Lives 11:11August 16, 2008
This encore presentation is a strong call to keep the Gospel clear and central to all that we do in Orthodox life and liturgy.
The Way Of The Pilgrim 13:32August 02, 2008
In this rebroadcast, Dr. Nassif discusses three important lessons we learn from the Russian novel, "The Way Of The Pilgrim".
The Life and Ministry of Alexander Schmemann (1921-1983) 15:49July 19, 2008
In this rebroadcast from our files, Dr. Nassif introduces us to the life and ministry of the late theologian Alexander Schmemann (1921-1983), who tirelessly worked for theoligical renewal in the Orthodox Church in America and around the world.
Orthodox Theological Society Interview with Dr. Tony Vrame 15:42July 05, 2008
Dr. Vrame is the Director of Christian Education at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in New York. In this last interview from the OTS conference, Dr. Nassif asks Dr. Vrame about his vision for Christian education in the Orthodox Church. He also explores the nature of the parish as a context for Christian education. Special attention is given to the question of how "converts and their children" learn the faith. Dr. Vrame also discusses exciting new programs coming out in the Greek Archdiocese this fall. If you are a pastor, a parent, a Christian educator or Church School teacher, this podcast will widen your perspective on all the help that is available for you from the Greek Archdiocese today.
Orthodox Theological Society Interview with Sister Nonna Harrison 14:57June 28, 2008
Dr. Nassif introduces you to Sister Nonna Harrison, an Orthodox nun and professor at St. Paul's School of Theology in Kansas City, MO where she teaches Orthodox studies to Methodist seminarians. Listen to how she teaches the Methodists, and what the Methodists have taught her! She also discusses her work as a scholar and author, and the books she has published with St. Vladimir's Press. If you'd like Sr. Nonna to speak at your Church, contact Dr. Nassif through email and he will forward your inquiry to her.
Orthodox Theological Society Interview with Matthew Namee 11:49June 21, 2008
For the next few podcasts Dr. Nassif will be interviewing three people who participated in the annual meeting of the Orthodox Theological Society that recently met in Chicago. On today's broadcast, he interviews Matthew Namee, a young historian. This is one young man whom Dr. Nassif believes holds great promise as a future lay leader in our Church. You'll enjoy getting to know Matthew as you learn about the vision the Lord has given him for his work in the American Church. (11:49)