Christian Saints Podcast
@xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social
A joint production of Paradosis Pavilion & Generative Sounds
We examine the eternal energies of God
Our team are all ☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christians ☦️
https://christiansaints.buzzsprout.com
We examine the eternal energies of God
Our team are all ☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christians ☦️
https://christiansaints.buzzsprout.com
First clip from S7E13 "Find the Eye of the Storm"
St John Chrysostom helps us understand what is meant in Rom 12:18 when St Paul writes "... If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all..."
(1/3) 👇🏽
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St John Chrysostom helps us understand what is meant in Rom 12:18 when St Paul writes "... If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all..."
(1/3) 👇🏽
youtube.com/shorts/bP_zs...
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
First clip from S7E13 "Find the Eye of the Storm"
St John Chrysostom helps us understand what is meant in Rom 12:18 when St Paul writes "... If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all..."
(1/3) 👇🏽
youtube.com/shorts/bP_zs...
St John Chrysostom helps us understand what is meant in Rom 12:18 when St Paul writes "... If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all..."
(1/3) 👇🏽
youtube.com/shorts/bP_zs...
Find the Eye of the Storm
Season 7 Episode 13
If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all. Until someone is forcing you to apostasy, it is possible.
YouTube: youtu.be/Mgqm-licFiM
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/09CI...
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Season 7 Episode 13
If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all. Until someone is forcing you to apostasy, it is possible.
YouTube: youtu.be/Mgqm-licFiM
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/09CI...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
November 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Find the Eye of the Storm
Season 7 Episode 13
If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all. Until someone is forcing you to apostasy, it is possible.
YouTube: youtu.be/Mgqm-licFiM
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/09CI...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Season 7 Episode 13
If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all. Until someone is forcing you to apostasy, it is possible.
YouTube: youtu.be/Mgqm-licFiM
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/09CI...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
The fifth clip from S7E12, The Future Is Not History, in which Jim talks about theodicy, the problem of suffering, & reminds us, the problems in the world are because of our sin, not because God can't deal with them or won't deal with them. 👇🏽
What do you think?
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What do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/MDdiX...
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The fifth clip from S7E12, The Future Is Not History, in which Jim talks about theodicy, the problem of suffering, & reminds us, the problems in the world are because of our sin, not because God can't deal with them or won't deal with them. 👇🏽
What do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/MDdiX...
What do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/MDdiX...
Fourth clip from S7E12 "The Future Is Not History" in which Fr Symeon compares catechesis into The Church to military bootcamp. Not filling our heads with ideas, but training for a common way of life.
What do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/YJFYL...
What do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/YJFYL...
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Fourth clip from S7E12 "The Future Is Not History" in which Fr Symeon compares catechesis into The Church to military bootcamp. Not filling our heads with ideas, but training for a common way of life.
What do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/YJFYL...
What do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/YJFYL...
O faithful, let us honor Nektarios, divine servant of Christ, offspring of Silivria and guardian of Aegina, who in these latter years was manifested as the true friend of virtue...
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(Icon by the hand of Nick Papas Studio)
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(Icon by the hand of Nick Papas Studio)
November 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
O faithful, let us honor Nektarios, divine servant of Christ, offspring of Silivria and guardian of Aegina, who in these latter years was manifested as the true friend of virtue...
👇🏽
(Icon by the hand of Nick Papas Studio)
👇🏽
(Icon by the hand of Nick Papas Studio)
Here are both halves of our conversation discussing how preserving the historic faith does not mean “being a conservative”.
We’d love to know what you think!
youtu.be/qenr4cz22fw
youtu.be/CpW_jYeX6oc
We’d love to know what you think!
youtu.be/qenr4cz22fw
youtu.be/CpW_jYeX6oc
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Here are both halves of our conversation discussing how preserving the historic faith does not mean “being a conservative”.
We’d love to know what you think!
youtu.be/qenr4cz22fw
youtu.be/CpW_jYeX6oc
We’d love to know what you think!
youtu.be/qenr4cz22fw
youtu.be/CpW_jYeX6oc
The Virtual Culture War has us claiming there's no problem if someone has a solution we don't like.
We need to focus more on someone's good intentions & good impulses about a problem first. Then we can "debate" the solution if it requires more than prayer & humility.
youtube.com/shorts/GBgQ0...
We need to focus more on someone's good intentions & good impulses about a problem first. Then we can "debate" the solution if it requires more than prayer & humility.
youtube.com/shorts/GBgQ0...
November 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Virtual Culture War has us claiming there's no problem if someone has a solution we don't like.
We need to focus more on someone's good intentions & good impulses about a problem first. Then we can "debate" the solution if it requires more than prayer & humility.
youtube.com/shorts/GBgQ0...
We need to focus more on someone's good intentions & good impulses about a problem first. Then we can "debate" the solution if it requires more than prayer & humility.
youtube.com/shorts/GBgQ0...
The second clip from S7E12, The Future Is Not History, in which Jim points out "love" & "truth" are a person, they are the same person & He cannot contradict Himself. Also, prayer is not magic. "No" or "not yet" are answers to prayer whether you want to hear them, or not.
youtube.com/shorts/dtT0l...
youtube.com/shorts/dtT0l...
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The second clip from S7E12, The Future Is Not History, in which Jim points out "love" & "truth" are a person, they are the same person & He cannot contradict Himself. Also, prayer is not magic. "No" or "not yet" are answers to prayer whether you want to hear them, or not.
youtube.com/shorts/dtT0l...
youtube.com/shorts/dtT0l...
Additional thoughts about S7E12, The Future Is Not History, in which Jim shares the view of the cliffs around Sedona, Arizona where he is blessed to be able to spend some time.
youtube.com/shorts/U3WZ5...
youtube.com/shorts/U3WZ5...
November 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Additional thoughts about S7E12, The Future Is Not History, in which Jim shares the view of the cliffs around Sedona, Arizona where he is blessed to be able to spend some time.
youtube.com/shorts/U3WZ5...
youtube.com/shorts/U3WZ5...
First clip from "The Future Is Not History", S7E12, which went live this past Friday morning.
Enjoy this clip of Fr Symeon talking about the battle over "thoughts & prayers", then check out the full length conversation!
We want to hear from you, what do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/ElKw3...
Enjoy this clip of Fr Symeon talking about the battle over "thoughts & prayers", then check out the full length conversation!
We want to hear from you, what do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/ElKw3...
November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
First clip from "The Future Is Not History", S7E12, which went live this past Friday morning.
Enjoy this clip of Fr Symeon talking about the battle over "thoughts & prayers", then check out the full length conversation!
We want to hear from you, what do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/ElKw3...
Enjoy this clip of Fr Symeon talking about the battle over "thoughts & prayers", then check out the full length conversation!
We want to hear from you, what do you think?
youtube.com/shorts/ElKw3...
The Future Is Not History
S7E12
Available Now!
Part two of our critique of the “again” in the pursuit of national greatness, our rejection of the validity of nostalgia.
YouTube: youtu.be/qenr4cz22fw
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S7E12
Available Now!
Part two of our critique of the “again” in the pursuit of national greatness, our rejection of the validity of nostalgia.
YouTube: youtu.be/qenr4cz22fw
All major podcast platforms or
Direct audio: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Future Is Not History
S7E12
Available Now!
Part two of our critique of the “again” in the pursuit of national greatness, our rejection of the validity of nostalgia.
YouTube: youtu.be/qenr4cz22fw
All major podcast platforms or
Direct audio: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
S7E12
Available Now!
Part two of our critique of the “again” in the pursuit of national greatness, our rejection of the validity of nostalgia.
YouTube: youtu.be/qenr4cz22fw
All major podcast platforms or
Direct audio: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
Available Now!
So, this actually came out last Friday, but it seems like if we don’t post it, people don’t listen to it. SUBSCRIBE PEOPLE 😂
Nostalgia is a Narcotic
S7E11
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So, this actually came out last Friday, but it seems like if we don’t post it, people don’t listen to it. SUBSCRIBE PEOPLE 😂
Nostalgia is a Narcotic
S7E11
YouTube: youtu.be/CpW_jYeX6oc
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October 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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So, this actually came out last Friday, but it seems like if we don’t post it, people don’t listen to it. SUBSCRIBE PEOPLE 😂
Nostalgia is a Narcotic
S7E11
YouTube: youtu.be/CpW_jYeX6oc
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Direct audio: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
So, this actually came out last Friday, but it seems like if we don’t post it, people don’t listen to it. SUBSCRIBE PEOPLE 😂
Nostalgia is a Narcotic
S7E11
YouTube: youtu.be/CpW_jYeX6oc
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Direct audio: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
Trust Means Giving Up
S7E10
Available Now!
Part two of our discussion of politics, ideology, civil religion being incompatible with our spiritual life.
YouTube - youtu.be/eku1SmO8bFo
Audio Only - all major podcast platforms or direct at:
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S7E10
Available Now!
Part two of our discussion of politics, ideology, civil religion being incompatible with our spiritual life.
YouTube - youtu.be/eku1SmO8bFo
Audio Only - all major podcast platforms or direct at:
www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
October 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Trust Means Giving Up
S7E10
Available Now!
Part two of our discussion of politics, ideology, civil religion being incompatible with our spiritual life.
YouTube - youtu.be/eku1SmO8bFo
Audio Only - all major podcast platforms or direct at:
www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
S7E10
Available Now!
Part two of our discussion of politics, ideology, civil religion being incompatible with our spiritual life.
YouTube - youtu.be/eku1SmO8bFo
Audio Only - all major podcast platforms or direct at:
www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
Go Ahead & Lose Control - S7E9
The Tower of Babel was supposed to teach us a lesson The Enlightenment completely inverted. We’ve been struggling ever since. It is time to admit, we aren’t in control.
(links below)
The Tower of Babel was supposed to teach us a lesson The Enlightenment completely inverted. We’ve been struggling ever since. It is time to admit, we aren’t in control.
(links below)
September 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Go Ahead & Lose Control - S7E9
The Tower of Babel was supposed to teach us a lesson The Enlightenment completely inverted. We’ve been struggling ever since. It is time to admit, we aren’t in control.
(links below)
The Tower of Babel was supposed to teach us a lesson The Enlightenment completely inverted. We’ve been struggling ever since. It is time to admit, we aren’t in control.
(links below)
Embark into The Floating Hospital
S7E8
Part 2 with iconographer Nick Papas
Available now!
YouTube - youtu.be/Ke650Orfo_0
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S7E8
Part 2 with iconographer Nick Papas
Available now!
YouTube - youtu.be/Ke650Orfo_0
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September 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Embark into The Floating Hospital
S7E8
Part 2 with iconographer Nick Papas
Available now!
YouTube - youtu.be/Ke650Orfo_0
All major audio podcasting platforms
Direct - www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
S7E8
Part 2 with iconographer Nick Papas
Available now!
YouTube - youtu.be/Ke650Orfo_0
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For those who listen on audio-only, this is the icon of Pentecost, graciously provided by Nick, our guest, which we discuss throughout the episode.
August 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
For those who listen on audio-only, this is the icon of Pentecost, graciously provided by Nick, our guest, which we discuss throughout the episode.
Don’t Go Back to Babylon
S7E7 - Available now!
Community at Babel vs Communion at Pentecost
When demographics become tribes become packs
Part one with returning guest Nick Papas!
YouTube - youtu.be/Szz_1pKNB7M
Also Spotify, Apple Podcasts &c.
Audio directly - www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
S7E7 - Available now!
Community at Babel vs Communion at Pentecost
When demographics become tribes become packs
Part one with returning guest Nick Papas!
YouTube - youtu.be/Szz_1pKNB7M
Also Spotify, Apple Podcasts &c.
Audio directly - www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
August 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Don’t Go Back to Babylon
S7E7 - Available now!
Community at Babel vs Communion at Pentecost
When demographics become tribes become packs
Part one with returning guest Nick Papas!
YouTube - youtu.be/Szz_1pKNB7M
Also Spotify, Apple Podcasts &c.
Audio directly - www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
S7E7 - Available now!
Community at Babel vs Communion at Pentecost
When demographics become tribes become packs
Part one with returning guest Nick Papas!
YouTube - youtu.be/Szz_1pKNB7M
Also Spotify, Apple Podcasts &c.
Audio directly - www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
On this day The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos & Ever Virgin Mary
August 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
On this day The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos & Ever Virgin Mary
S7E6
How Not to Care When They Want to Kill You
(Learn How to Read: Part 2)
(Technology & Faithfulness: Part 4)
Available Now!
YouTube: youtu.be/GPjotkztrMw
Also: Spotify, Apple Podcasts & others
Audio-only also at: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
How Not to Care When They Want to Kill You
(Learn How to Read: Part 2)
(Technology & Faithfulness: Part 4)
Available Now!
YouTube: youtu.be/GPjotkztrMw
Also: Spotify, Apple Podcasts & others
Audio-only also at: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
August 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
S7E6
How Not to Care When They Want to Kill You
(Learn How to Read: Part 2)
(Technology & Faithfulness: Part 4)
Available Now!
YouTube: youtu.be/GPjotkztrMw
Also: Spotify, Apple Podcasts & others
Audio-only also at: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
How Not to Care When They Want to Kill You
(Learn How to Read: Part 2)
(Technology & Faithfulness: Part 4)
Available Now!
YouTube: youtu.be/GPjotkztrMw
Also: Spotify, Apple Podcasts & others
Audio-only also at: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
On this day The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers
- The Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
(icon by Nicholas Papas used by kind permission, subscribe to our podcast to hear a handful of discussions with Nick which will be published soon!)
- The Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
(icon by Nicholas Papas used by kind permission, subscribe to our podcast to hear a handful of discussions with Nick which will be published soon!)
August 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
On this day The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers
- The Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
(icon by Nicholas Papas used by kind permission, subscribe to our podcast to hear a handful of discussions with Nick which will be published soon!)
- The Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
(icon by Nicholas Papas used by kind permission, subscribe to our podcast to hear a handful of discussions with Nick which will be published soon!)
Learn How to Read, S7E5, is out now.
Part two of this discussion of the right use of books & the role of martyrdom in The Church will go live this Friday!
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Part two of this discussion of the right use of books & the role of martyrdom in The Church will go live this Friday!
This episode:
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August 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Learn How to Read, S7E5, is out now.
Part two of this discussion of the right use of books & the role of martyrdom in The Church will go live this Friday!
This episode:
YouTube: youtu.be/ne__mart6Do
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Part two of this discussion of the right use of books & the role of martyrdom in The Church will go live this Friday!
This episode:
YouTube: youtu.be/ne__mart6Do
Direct: www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
"But for the searching & right understanding of the Scriptures there is need of a good life & a pure soul, & for Christian virtue to guide the mind to grasp, so far as human nature can, the truth concerning God the Word..."
(continued...) 👇🏽
(continued...) 👇🏽
August 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"But for the searching & right understanding of the Scriptures there is need of a good life & a pure soul, & for Christian virtue to guide the mind to grasp, so far as human nature can, the truth concerning God the Word..."
(continued...) 👇🏽
(continued...) 👇🏽
Learn How to Read
S7E5 - Available now!
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S7E5 - Available now!
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July 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Learn How to Read
S7E5 - Available now!
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S7E5 - Available now!
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Part three of what is turning out to be a four part discussion will go live this Friday morning in which we discuss the right use of books.
In parts one & two we discuss artificial intelligence & the crisis of authority in our culture. If you missed them, you can find them here:
In parts one & two we discuss artificial intelligence & the crisis of authority in our culture. If you missed them, you can find them here:
July 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Part three of what is turning out to be a four part discussion will go live this Friday morning in which we discuss the right use of books.
In parts one & two we discuss artificial intelligence & the crisis of authority in our culture. If you missed them, you can find them here:
In parts one & two we discuss artificial intelligence & the crisis of authority in our culture. If you missed them, you can find them here:
New episode available now!
S7E4 - The Fourth Death of Reason
(artificial intelligence part 2)
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S7E4 - The Fourth Death of Reason
(artificial intelligence part 2)
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July 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
New episode available now!
S7E4 - The Fourth Death of Reason
(artificial intelligence part 2)
YouTube - youtu.be/i7rdVvEvIFk
Subscribe at Spotify or Apple Podcasts
or get audio direct - www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...
S7E4 - The Fourth Death of Reason
(artificial intelligence part 2)
YouTube - youtu.be/i7rdVvEvIFk
Subscribe at Spotify or Apple Podcasts
or get audio direct - www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/epis...