What God is Not – Details, episodes & analysis

This week we're joined by special guest Dr. Gerry Crete. Dr. Gerry and Mother Natalia talk about some of their favorite Star Trek episodes and how they relate to parts work.

References:
The Inmost Self with Dr. Gerry Crete
Litanies of the Heart by Dr. Gerry Crete
Dr. Gerry’s Review of Inside Out
Dr. Gerry’s Review of Inside Out 2

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This week Mother Natalia reflects on two listener emails. One talks about welcoming people at church and the ways we can be stretched. Another talks about recognizing the humanity in Fr. Michael and Mother Natalia in the beginning episode banter. Mother Natalia also reflects on a passage in a book by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom.

References:
The Inmost Self with Dr. Gerry Crete
Living Prayer by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom

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This week Fr. Michael responds to a correction from a listener, and uses that as inspiration for this week's topic. We talk about letting God work through us and using the gifts He's given us. We talk about how the authors of scripture were so in sync with the Holy Spirit that it showed in their inspired writings.

Plus we have a mini-topic on charismatic renewal in the Byzantine Churches.

References:
Dei Verbum

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This week Father Michael talks about the wrestling and grappling with God that we must undertake daily as part of our Christian life.

References:
For the Life of the World by Alexander Schmemann
Gen 32: 22 - 32

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This week Fr. Michael reflects on four saints that inspire him to holiness and persistence despite the perceived dangers or negative perceptions from the world. Fr. Michael and Mother Natalia reflect on the inspiration these saints bring and how we can imitate them in our daily lives.

References:
Orthodox Wisdom Podcast
Blood Sweat and Joy
Dispassion, Vulcans, and Gethsemane

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This week we're  joined by special guest Matt Fradd of Pints with Aquinas. Mother Natalia talks about our online interactions and the way we perceive and interact with  people online vs in-person. This topic is an extension of some of her reflection on the Bridegroom's Banquet video, so check that out if you haven't already!

References
Bridegroom's Banquet Videos
Patris Corde by Pope Francis
A Father's Heart Part One
A Father's Heart Part Two
Theology of Home by Carrie Gress, Noelle Mering, Megan Schrieber, and Kim Baile
Awake, Not Woke by Noelle Mering

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This week’s episode starts as a mini topic and then becomes a full blown topic! This week Father Michael takes a listener question on vocations and talks about how we can each live out our call within the church. Father Michael and Mother Natalia talk about areas we can serve the church directly in the liturgy but then also out in the wider community.

References:
Sophia Montessori Academy and their Gala

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On this week’s episode Mother Natalia talks about running and how different experiences of a run can equate to experiences in our spiritual life.

References
Into Great Silence (Trailer)

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This week we have another in-person, live episode, this time with many guests! Father Michael talks about feasting and fasting, and how they're both intertwined. We have a few guests talk about memories of their favorite feasts.

References
Live IG Recording
For the Life of the World by Fr. Alexander Schmemann
Convo with a Cradle Copt

Mother Natalia and Father Michael Out and About
Mother Natalia was recently on Pints with Aquinas

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This week Mother Natalia talks about her retreat and the fruits of her retreat. She talks about how this retreat helped her learn or relearn to “just be” with Jesus, not necessarily learning anything, or having a divine revelation, but just learning to be and rest.

References:
The Diary of a Russian Priest by Fr. Alexander Elchaninov
Sister Clare Crockett: Alone with Christ Alone by Sister Kristen Gardner (book)
All or Nothing: Sr. Clare Crockett (video)

Bridegroom's Banquet - the nuns of Christ the Bridegroom are incredibly grateful for the financial support given at the Bridegroom's Banquet and leading up to the banquet. You can watch their video reflection from this year's banquet here. 

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