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Simply Orthodox
Focusing on the centrality of the gospel for everyday life and liturgy
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.
You can contact Dr. Nassif at .
Visit our Schedules page to see when this podcast will be broadcast on Ancient Faith Talk.
Programs:
Orthodox Theological Society Interview with Dr. Tony Vrame
Posted Friday, July 04, 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
Posted Friday, June 27, 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
Posted Friday, June 20, 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)
Pentecost: Power for Everyday Living
Posted Friday, June 13, 2008
Are you tired of trying to live the Christian life? Do you feel like giving up because you just can't find the strength to do what Jesus has asked you to do? Then this week's liturgical lesson is for you. An important part of the answer can be found in this brief podcast today.
Christ is Risen! Part 7 - The Sunday of the First Ecumenical Council
Posted Friday, June 06, 2008
On first impression, it seems strange that the Church would celebrate the first Ecumenical Council during the post-resurrection season. What does the condemnation of Arianism have to do with the proclamation of the Resurrection? The answer lies in the Church's missionary message: "Go therefore and preach the gospel to all nations!" Evangelism lies at the heart of the Nicene Creed. This is a good reminder for converts who may be tempted to minimize the gospel in the wake of their new-found Orthodoxy."
Christ is Risen! Part 6 - The Sunday of the Blind Man
Posted Saturday, May 31, 2008
This week marks the end of the post-paschal liturgies. As with the previous five Sundays, this one focuses on the power of the risen Lord to heal our bodies and souls. Dr. Nassif shares a personal experience of his work as a paraprofessional for severely handicapped children. One little girl named Becky made an unforgettable impression on him that goes right to the heart of the story of the blind man. Is God allowing you to suffer for some reason? There's good news on this podcast: Jesus declared, "I am the light of the world! He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
Christ is Risen! Part 5 - The Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Posted Friday, May 23, 2008
The evangelistic message of the Samaritan woman has an important message for Christians and it is this: It is possible to go to Church all your life and still not know God. We can be surrounded by a sea of Christian truth and still die because we really did not drink from the well of eternal life which is found in Jesus Christ. This podcast speaks to those who are like the Samaritan woman who was "religious, but lost.
Christ Is Risen! Part 4 - The Sunday of the Paralytic
Posted Friday, May 16, 2008
This week the Church focuses our attention on the healing of three people by Jesus Christ. The point of these mighty deeds is to spotlight the power of Christ to forgive sins, heal the sick and raise the dead. Why? So that we might entrust our lives to the living Lord! This podcast will show you why Jesus wants us to keep our eyes fastened on the gospel, and the good things that come to those who do.
