re/Call

re/CALL is a podcast for Orthodox Christian teens and young adults that focuses on how your relationship with God and His Church can permeate every aspect of your life: dealing with family, friends, school, work, your spiritual life, and everything in between! You can learn more about the
re/CALL podcast, as well as download free inspirational graphics for each episode, by visiting the re/CALL website

Jason Barker is a writer and multimedia designer for the Antiochian Orthodox
Department of Youth Ministry. His Orthodox Christian Bible Studies website
offers free multimedia Bible studies for Orthodox Christian teens and adults.

Jason graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Washington State University with a BA in
Communication, and received an MA in Applied Orthodox Theology from the
University of Balamand / Antiochian House of Studies.

In addition to his Orthodox publishing, Jason—a former third-generation
Jehovah’s Witness—has written both popular and academic articles and a
book on cults and new religions, and has appeared as a guest on numerous
radio and television programs.

Visit our Schedules page to see when this podcast will be broadcast on Ancient Faith Talk.

Programs

Who Owns the Things in My Life?

Posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008

In this episode, Jason looks at the fact that God owns everything in your life. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with a quotation by St. John Chrysostom about Christian stewardship, by visiting the re/CALL website.

Why Should I Confess My Sins?

Posted Thursday, May 01, 2008

In this episode, Jason looks at what the Church Fathers and other Orthodox teachers say about the importance of repentance and confession. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with questions from St. Nicholas Varzhansky for self-examination, by visiting the re/CALL website.

What If I’m Not Ready for Pascha?

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008

In this episode, Jason looks at advice from St. John Chrysostom and St. Gregory the Theologian about celebrating Christ's Resurrection, even when you haven't otherwise spiritually prepared yourself. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with an excerpt from a Paschal homily by St. John Chrysostom, by visiting the re/CALL website.

What’s So Bad About Sin?

Posted Friday, April 18, 2008

In this episode, Jason looks at what the saints say about the seriousness of sin, and the importance of obedience to God in overcoming sin. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with a quote from St. Gregory the Great about the self-perpetuating nature of sin, by visiting the re/CALL website.

How Can I Be Patient Under Adversity?

Posted Thursday, April 10, 2008

In this episode, Jason looks at advice from the saints about being patient under difficult circumstances. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with a quote from St. John Chrysostom about being thankful for everything we experience, by visiting the re/CALL website.

How Can I Be Patient with Others?

Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2008

In this episode, Jason looks at advice from the saints on being patient with others, not only when these people are being unintentionally irritating, but also when they are being deliberately hurtful. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with a quote from St. Gregory the Great about the importance for your soul of being patient, by visiting the re/CALL website.

How Can I Talk to God in Prayer?

Posted Thursday, March 27, 2008

In this episode, Jason looks at advice from the saints on how you can talk with God in prayer. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with prayers you can say before and after classes and lessons, by visiting the re/CALL website.

Why Should I Talk to God in Prayer?

Posted Friday, March 21, 2008

In this first podcast, Jason looks at the reasons why we should pray, and gives advice from the saints and Orthodox teachers about overcoming some of the most common reasons for not praying. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with a tip from St. John the Solitary about praying with thankfulness, by visiting the re/CALL website.