
OrthoAnalytika Welcome to OrthoAnalytika, Fr. Anthony Perkins' podcast of homilies, classes, and shows on spirituality, science, and culture - all offered from a decidedly Orthodox Christian perspective. Fr. Anthony is a mission priest and seminary professor for the UOC-USA. He has a diverse background, a lot of enthusiasm, and a big smile. See www.orthoanalytika.org for show notes and additional content.
Homily - Acquiring Peace and the Spiritual Gut Check 15 Jun 2025 at 3:46pm The Feast of All Saints After clearing up potential confusion about "leaving" families as a sure way to heaven, Fr. Anthony asks how we are doing with the gifts of the Passion, Resurr...
Homily - Pentecost and the Gift of Communification 8 Jun 2025 at 8:13pm Pentecost: The Language of Love
Homily - The Sunday after Ascension 1 Jun 2025 at 8:02pm The Truth Matters
Talk - Spiritual Fatherhood and the Temptation of Tyranny 21 May 2025 at 7:31pm In today's class, Fr. Anthony talks about spiritual fatherhood and how the health of the parish flows from the health of the priest and back. The talk included the temptation of tyranny, young-eldership (mladastarstvo), and people-pleasing. Enjo...
Homily - What Really Sustains Us? 18 May 2025 at 7:56pm John 4:5-42. |
How (Not) to Improve Clergy Selection and Development 14 Jul 2022 at 2:38pm Today Fr. Anthony waves the "Good Idea Wand" (a cursed artifact to be sure) to come up with solutions to the problem of maladjusted clergy. He then invites Fr. Gregory to evaluate them. The ideas they discuss are; psychological evaluations, mand...
Where Do Thoughts Come From? 11 Jul 2022 at 12:30pm Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory about scientific theories about the origin of thoughts and how the Orthodox understanding covers and improves on them both theologically and practically. This should not be surprising as Orthodoxy grounds anthro...
Missions and Stewardship with Fr. Robert Holet 18 Jun 2022 at 5:15pm Fr. Anthony continues his discussion with Fr. Robert, author of "The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering" about some of the necessities, joys, and struggles that come with starting and nurturing a mission. This tim...
Ritualizing Opportunities for Grace in Mission Work 6 Jun 2022 at 1:30pm Fr. Anthony continues his discussion with Fr. Robert Holet, author of "The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering" about mission work, this time focusing on the need to organize and routinize the work of the parish int...
Talking Missions (and Horses) with Fr. Robert Holet 24 May 2022 at 2:36pm Fr. Robert Holet is the author of The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering, one of the best practical guides to fostering a healthy parish culture that you can find. Fr. Robert is also one of Fr. Anthony's mentors, ... OrthoAdoration (Prayers and Services)
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