Faith And Philosophy

Clark shares with us a portion of his forthcoming book. The excerpt is titled Every Valley Exalted: Christianity and Political Messianism.

Vegetables, plants, weeds, and fasting are on Clark's mind today as he updates us on the progress of his garden.

How do we draw more African-Americans into the Orthodox Church? The same way we attract everyone else. Here is a link to the website that Dr. Carlton mentions in this episode: God's Garden

Clark comments on the concept of American Orthodoxy and takes us back to the founding fathers of this country including his own Anglo-Celtic roots.

We are responsible for most of the weeds, saplings, and predatory vines in our lives, and the Lenten Spring is the time to clear away the dead foliage.

Is hypocrisy always wrong? Dr. Carlton explains why it is sometimes okay to lead a double life.

Today Clark takes a look at the Tom Cruise movie about the assassination plot against Hitler.

The cry against the secularization of Christmas is decades long. But what about the removal of the sacramental nature of this feast and its implications?

In these current economic times, where should Orthodox Christians lay up their treasure? Clark continues his commentary examining property ownership, debt and the local cabinet maker.

Clark says an economic system that is built on debt and consumer spending is not only unworkable in the long run, it is fundamentally immoral. Find out why.

The title of today's episode begs the question: Do we mine the Scriptures and the Fathers to get information or food?

Wednesdays and Fridays are fast days for Orthodox Christians. But, why do we observe this and what spiritual benefit is there?

Clark wishes everyone a happy new (Church) year by exploring the importance of the Church cycle and the significance of the Theotokos.

Today Clark tackles another one of the many challenging topics submitted by our listeners: Universalism.

Thanks to everyone who sent in the many wonderful suggestions for topics. Clark is starting to tackle them with this commentary on a difficult and controversial subject.

A recent archaeological discovery is in the news and Clark is more fascinated with the reactions of people than the discovery itself. Also, Clark is looking for topics and/or questions you would like for him to discuss on future podcasts. and we will pass it along.

Clark takes a line from his favorite novel which is a story of God's grace but he's not so sure about the new movie adaptation coming out this summer!

It isn't just our understanding of God or the Christian life that is defined by our participation in the Mysteries; our understanding of creation itself, as well as our place within it, begins in the font and ends up on the table.

A lesson learned on sin, repentance, and forgiveness from the sin of Judas.

In this episode, Clark comments on administrative unity from a perspective that you may not have heard before.