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Why do I need icons? Why do I want porn?

14 April 2016 By Andrew

What calls me towards these images? How does it feel? What do I really want? How do I interact with the image? And what does it make of me as a person when I do so?

In the previous podcast I was reflecting on the meaning and nature of pornography as compared to iconography. I talked about the centrality of the image in our life and worship, and the way in which Creation itself… [ read more ]

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How Should Orthodox Parents Talk to Their Kids About Homosexuality?

7 April 2016 By Philip

How do we talk to our kids about same-sex desires and relationships and how do we do so with the sensitivity, nuance, and frankness that the topic requires?

At the request of Carole Buleza, the Director of the Antiochian Department of Christian Education, Bobby Maddex of Ancient Faith Radio interviewed Philip on how to talk about marriage, intimacy, and homosexuality with your children.

Find the interview and a transcript on the Ancient Faith website.

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FtFtL Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio

7 April 2016 By Andrew

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We now have a podcast on Ancient Faith Radio. The first episode introduces the topic of “Pornography and Iconography” — how does our Orthodox tradition of iconography illuminate the desire to consume pornography, and what help can the understanding and practice of the veneration of icons be to habitual users of pornography?

You can listen to the podcast on Ancient Faith Radio, and there is also a transcript of the podcast available on our own… [ read more ]

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