Faith And Philosophy

Dr. Carlton identifies three characteristics that should define a bishop.

During the Great Lent, a time of reflection, let us be sure that our reflection is upon our own failings, and not those of our neighbors and family members.

Dr. Carlton offers a meditation on recent lectionary readings from 1 John and the Gospel of St. Mark, both of which deal with our responsibility as followers of Christ. He encourages us to both walk in humble submission, as Christ did, and live watching for His return.

So, what do you do for a living? No matter what it is, it can and should be deeply grounded in your Orthodox faith.

The importance of the social arts as both a means of passing on culture and as an expression of our life in Christ.

Using the movie Trip to Bountiful as a starting point, Clark discusses the concept of place in the Orthodox faith.

As Christians, how should we think about the issue of global warming? Dr. Carlton gives us insight into this issue, with lessons from the Divine Liturgy that show us the Orthodox view of the material world.

In a follow-up to last week's podcast, "Harry Potter and the Golden Compass," Dr. Carlton discusses how children best learn, and how this should guide the ways in which we teach them.

Should we allow our children to read Harry Potter? To see the movie The Golden Compass? Dr. Carlton speaks clearly about how to approach these controversial works.

Dr. Carlton discusses the feminists' Satanic drive to transcend the limitations of nature by means of abortion, and God's Divine overcoming of the limitations of nature through the purity and faithfulness of the Theotokos.

Dr. Carlton compares the Orthodox view of demons with that of Hollywood and that of science.

Today during Thanksgiving week and the feast of the Presentation of the Theotokos into the Temple, Clark reflects on the Living Temple through which God Himself comes to dwell among His people.

In part 2 on this topic, Clark challenges the presuppostion many scientists have about evolution.

Science can ask "how" but it cannot ask "why" in the ultimate philisophical sense. Listen as Clark begins an exploration of scientific reason in the light of God and faith.

Clark describes the fertile ground in the South for the seeds of Orthodoxy which could come through some unusual music forms. He references the following web site: http://oldregularbaptist.com/music.html

Clark talks about the Christian culture of the South in part 1 of a short series. (This World is Not My Home short music clip was from the Chuck Wagon Gang)

Clark continues his discussion of right vs. left and helps us understand the nature of the left as measured by the proper definition of Anti-Christ.

How do we as Orthodox Christians view the strategies of the so-called "religious right"? Clark explores an alternative approach rooted in our eucharistic Tradition.

We want our children to grow up with a Christian, not secular, mindset. So who has the responsibility to make sure that happens?

Clark draws on the Greek philosophers to set the stage for our spiritual disciplines as Orthodox Christians today.