Orthodox Ethos
Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers.
We serve inquirers, catechumens, and the faithful through Orthodox catechesis, in lectures, Q & A sessions, videos, articles, books and conferences.
Episodes
257 episodes
Answering Protestant Objections with Fr. John Whiteford
Fr. John Whiteford of St. Jonah Orthodox Church in Spring, Texas joins us to answer Protestant questions and objections to the Orthodox Faith and Way.
How Orthodox Prepare for Difficult Days
An Orthodox reflection on the way we spiritually and materially prepare for economic and social crisis or even collapse.
On Contraception: The Orthodox Christian Stance
Misinformation abounds around the Patristic position concerning contraception and the avoidance of child—bearing. It need not be so. The patristic consensus, which is the position of the Orthodox Church yesterday, today and forever, is very cle...
Against the False Enlightenment: St. Athanasius of Paros
Join Fr. Peter as he introduces the forthcoming titles from Uncut Mountain Press, the three volume work by St. Athanasius of Paros “Against the Enlightenment,” available for pre-order now at a discount. Volume One: Defense of the ...
Orthodoxy and America After 250 Years
We will give a short history of Orthodoxy in America, reference aspects of the lives of the Saints of America, and speak to the phenomenon of “Ameridoxy” today, in light of the “convert surge”.
A Response to Gavin Ortlund On the Church — Identity and Boundaries
Gavin Ortlund expresses the doubts and confusion endemic to the Protestant world with regard to ecclesiology. On the ocassion of his recent discussion with Jonathan Pageau we will take a look at some aspects of his understanding of Christ, the ...
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: St. Raphael Against Socialism
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: St. Raphael Against SocialismIntroducing the newest offering from Uncut Mountain Press by St. Raphael of Brooklyn, Against Socialism: Christian Teaching Versus Human Teaching Concerning Liberty, Equality a...
Joining the Catechumen to the Church
Fr. Peter speaks to inquirers, catechumens and Orthodox Christians alike about the process of uniting ourselves to Christ.
St. Paisius Velichkovsky: Confessor & Defender of Orthodoxy
Fr. Filotheu Bălan of the Petru Voda, disciple of Elder Justin Parvu, joins the Orthodox Ethos to discuss the unpublished works of the great Hesychast Father, St. Paisius of Neamtz.
St. Patrick and Orthodox Mission Today
Join Fr. Peter and Gregory for a look at the Great Orthodox Missionary to Ireland and the Orthodox Mission Today, both in the British Isles and around the world.
The New Testament in the Second Century - St. Hilarion Troitsky
This essay and lecture will open your eyes to the reality of the Church and the Holy Scriptures in the 2nd century. St. Hilarion addresses the views of Scripture held by two heretical movements of the day, Marcionism and Montanism, as well as t...
Holy Scripture and the Church by St. Hilarion Troitsky
This essay will totally reorient any Protestant toward the age-old, perennial, patristic understanding of the nature and place of the Holy Scriptures in the life of a Christian.BUY HERE:
Repentance and Confession in the Church and in Catholicism
St. Hilarion (Troitsky), the New Martyr, guides us through this comparison which will greatly aid us in further discerning the Orthodox phronema and ethos vis-a-vis the heterodox mindset and spirit and the incursion of secularism, legalism and ...
War on Iran, Fall of Erdogan and WWIII: Prophecies Finding Fulfillment?
Prophecies are given for us and our salvation, to protect the watchful and prepare the faithful, and if there is repentance, to remain unfulfilled.How should we live now? How shall we stand? Join us for a look at some of the prophectic u...
Delusions of Zionism
A) Excerpt from "The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (Lesson 14) - The Coming Messiah" by Fr. Peter Heershttps://youtube.com/live/4U26GkykKDk- - -B) Excerpted fro...
Your Great Lenten Struggle
A “pep talk” for you on your struggle as you enter into the Great Fast and Journey to Pascha: on divine services, prayer rule, typikon, fasting and feasting and fielding your questions on all things Lenten.
A Vision of an Orthodox Parish
We resume our streams with a presentation on what an ideal Orthodox parish might be. We also discuss the recent announcement and developments with regard to Fr. Peter’s new ecclesiastical assignment.
How to Overcome Pornography & Lust
Struggling to overcome porn or battling lust? In this powerful Orthodox Christian teaching, Fr. Peter Heers exposes the spiritual roots of pornography and masturbation, revealing how these grave passions enslave the soul and separate us from Go...
Freemasonry: Today's Satanic Gnosticism
What does Freemasonry really teach about God, creation, and Christ? In this powerful exposé, we examine the 12th and 18th degree Masonic manuals and their shocking parallels to ancient Gnosticism. With direct quotes from Masonic sources and com...
Orthodox Great Lent: Attain Spiritual Freedom, Excel, Ascend, Arise
Order your spiritual life according to the therapeutic method found in the Spiritual Hospital of the Church and become free of the noetic chains that bind you.
10 Reasons to Become Orthodox
Why should I should consider becoming an Orthodox Christian? Fr. Peter provides ten reasons.https://www.youtube.com/live/lInL-XLMBf4?si=7HtL4scCYV6eiCcz
Temptation in the Days of Antichrist
a) Excerpted from Lesson 14: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Rev. 13: 4-7 (Series 3, Section 2), by Fr. Peter Heers: