Fr Joseph interviews rockers Lacey and Josh Sturm. They talk about the struggles and joys of Orthodoxy, song writing, iconography, and the new album "Kenotic Metanoia" (available now).

SimeonFaith and Moses the Black

Sep 28th, 2023 17m 55s

Would you like to see more movies about Orthodox saints? Well, stay tuned! Yelena Popovic, the writer, director, and producer of the movie Man of God and her husband, Alexandros Potter sat down with Fr. Joseph to talk about the forthcoming Mose

It’s Okay to be Itty-Bitty, But

May 30th, 2023 6m 15s

Jesus says the disciples could not exorcise a demon because of their little faith. He then went on to say that faith the size of a mustard seed could move mountains. Huh?

Life and Death in Dripping

Dec 13th, 2022 8m 48s

Reared and baptised in Riverside, then served a big cathedral, now in Dripping Springs, Texas—Fr. Jeremiah Phillips of St Sophia Church shares his experience of life and death in a small parish.

Happy New Year 2023!

Aug 27th, 2022 5m 41s

Fr. Joseph is starting the celebration of the New Year a bit early, no? Nah. It's tradition!

Satan Cuts Bait

Jun 27th, 2022 12m 23s

Trigger warning: "The news of the day, social media, and cancel culture are all the rage these days. You can cancel others, but you can't deny yourself. Amirite?" Fr. Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston.

Good News in the Pacific Northwest?

Jun 10th, 2022 5m 24s

Not everyone will agree, but you'll have to listen to figure out why. BTW, is there any good news? Fr Joseph speaks of his recent "work-cation" in the PNW.

Paschal Prayers

Apr 25th, 2022 3m 45s

Like a flash, Pascha and Bright Week are upon us—and if we are not paying attention, the new way to pray may slip our minds. In this encore episode of The 153, Fr. Joseph offers a refresher on praying during Bright Week and the Paschal season.

Our “Not of This World” Moment

Mar 4th, 2022 9m 52s

Fr Joseph engages in a bit of name-dropping: Rose, Rose Hill, Peter Heers, Peterson, Frederica, Hatfield, Pageau, Freeman, and more! But, really: What in the world is going on with all these inquirers and catechumens?

Networking (Home) Schools of Fish

Jan 28th, 2022 7m 51s

Fr. John announces some new missions, highlights the potential for growth within home school networks, and plugs a growing online homeschooling program. Great news during these challenging days!

The Theotokos and Ponder Me This

Dec 13th, 2021 10m 19s

As we approach the Cave wherein God becomes a Babe, may we, like His mother, be granted the gift of pondering. Fr Joseph in Chicago, 2010.

Accentuating Bismarck, North Dakota

Nov 15th, 2021 6m 28s

Fr. Joseph sits down with Deacon Damian Oweis and members of the new mission of St. Basil the Great in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Imagine What We Believe is Really Real

Nov 1st, 2021 7m 54s

Can you imagine for a moment that all this revealed religion stuff is really, really real? Fr Joseph speaking at Christ the Savior/Chicago, 2010.

What Shall We Do?

Oct 19th, 2021 6m 58s

How many times have we looked back on the good ol’ days, the time before the Bug? To many, the days ahead look dark; temptations abound. We are sorely tempted by doom. What shall we do?

It’s Later Than You Think!

Sep 12th, 2021 11m 20s

Are we living in the Last Days? Sure! What are we to do about it? Fr Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston.

Quite a Mashup in Concord

Jul 29th, 2021 9m 21s

This "Mission Recipe" mixes loss of vision, retirement, 20-20, homeschooling, and a local bookstore. Fr. Joseph chats with Fr. Paul Solberg of Christ the Good Shepherd Mission in Concord, North Carolina.

Not Exactly an OrthoBro

Jul 3rd, 2021 7m 45s

Fr Joseph chats with a teenaged catechumen who found Orthodoxy on her own—on the internet.

It’s My Pascha (Prom), I’ll Cry If I Want To

Jun 5th, 2021 7m 49s

In 2020, pretty much EVERYONE missed the Lamentations service! (No, watching it online is no more the same as watching American Bandstand, or Dancing with the Stars, is the same as attending the prom.) Fr Joseph wept.

Convo Hour or Joe to Go?

May 24th, 2021 4m 56s

With restrictions being what they were, and fears continuing as they are, the faithful of St Joseph/Houston discovered something over the past year.

XYZ, ETC, and ICXC

Mar 29th, 2021 10m 1s

We have a whole generation that has either grown up home schooled, Harry Potter fed, classically read – or been indoctrinated by politically correct, often anti-Christian, public schools. They eat, sleep, and live differently than their elders;

Pete the Publican

Feb 22nd, 2021 9m 2s

On the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, Fr Joseph remembers Pete and Repeat sitting on a log -- Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!

The Second Visit

Jan 29th, 2021 9m 25s

For those of you who are new to the Orthodox Church—or were‚—what say ye about that daunting second visit? Good experience, not-so-good experience? Fr Joseph shares some comments from parishioners and invites yours.

Living in an Unfair World

Dec 11th, 2020 8m 51s

Fr. John speaks a Good Word for an Unfair World. Glory to God for all things!

The Markings of a Zealous Catechumen

Nov 12th, 2020 7m 5s

Fr. Joseph chats with newcomer Chris Shin, a tattoo artist and onetime street preacher.

In the Name of Choice

Oct 28th, 2020 13m 14s

First of all, this is not a film about abortion -- what is it about?" Fr Joseph interviews Dn Adam Roberts about the new documentary, "In the Name of Choice." [Available @ inthenameofchoice.com]