Podcasts by The Trench (Video)
"The Trench" explores how our relationships make us who we are and how we are to engage with others in light of the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Further podcasts by Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Ancient Faith Radio
Podcast on the topic Christentum
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What We Love Matters from 2016-12-21T15:28
In the final episode of The Trench, Christian explores how what we love orients our way of being in the world and how what we love is shaped by what we do. Join Christian as he says goodbye to the ...
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You Can’t Share What You Don’t Have from 2016-12-16T14:28
Join Christian this week as he explores the reality that we cannot share a real love for Christ if we don't possess it ourselves.
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The Mirror of Friendship from 2016-12-08T16:33
This week, Christian explores how our friends help us see ourselves clearly. Sometimes, this may mean we see some encouraging things, and other times we may see the yucky parts of ourselves. Both o...
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How to Survive the Holidays from 2016-11-22T19:22
For many, the holidays can be a stressful time when it comes to reconnecting with family members. Join Christian this week as he explores some things to keep in mind as we interact with family over...
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Practicing Death by Fasting from 2016-11-17T19:26
It's the beginning of another fasting season as we prepare for the Nativity of Christ. This week, Christian explores how our practice of fasting is also a practice at stepping outside of ourselves ...
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Living for Others from 2016-11-11T14:51
This week, Christian explores how our lives are meant to be lived for others rather than used to serve ourselves.
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Being Ourselves from 2016-11-01T13:03
Have you ever struggled with being content with your own life? Accepting your own strengths? This week Christian (with a little help from Kylo Ren) explores how we must live into our own lives if w...
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Loving Our Enemies from 2016-10-27T14:02
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Being Married from 2016-10-18T19:26
This week, Christian is joined by his wonderful wife, Michaela. Together, the two reflect on what marriage has taught them both about an experience of God's Love.
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The Mystery of Children from 2016-10-14T15:50
Over the last couple weeks, Christian has explored how God reveals Himself through different relationships in our lives. This week, Christian explores what children can teach us about the Mystery o...
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The Joy of Friendship from 2016-10-07T13:08
Friendship is a wonderful mystery wherein people share a heart. This week, Christian explores what our friendships can teach us about a relationship with Christ, the One who invites us into eternal...
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The Importance of Mentors from 2016-09-27T18:24
Mentors play vital roles in our lives, helping us discern the movement of God. Join Christian this week as he has some help in exploring how Christ reveals Himself through these unique relationships.
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Relating to Parents from 2016-09-20T19:03
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How Much People Love Me from 2016-09-13T16:59
In the first episode of the new season, Christian reflects on his summer and the many people he saw who bring him Christ's love in a real way.
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Our Mother, The Church from 2016-06-22T16:17
Young people keep leaving the Church, and most of us are very concerned about this. This week, Christian explores this phenomenon through Attachment Theory and suggests that perhaps the Church is l...
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How Our Thoughts Impact Others from 2016-06-02T20:29
Ever noticed how your thoughts seem to impact your day in a big way? This week, Christian explores this phenomenon, pointing toward how our thoughts also impact other people.
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How Your Brain Works from 2016-05-27T14:33
After a long hiatus, Christian returns to discuss neurobiology and some of its implications for how we live our lives as Christians.
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How To Build Community from 2016-04-06T17:45
This week, Christian is joined by Jacob Saylor, youth director at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Together they explore some of the foundational points of building a Christian...
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Having a Spiritual Father from 2016-04-01T16:32
A relationship with a spiritual father is one of the most important relationships in an Orthodox Christian's life. Join Christian and his pastor, Fr. James Coles, this week as they explore the role...
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How Forgiveness Heals Us from 2016-03-17T18:50
It can be easy enough to say "I'm sorry," or even to forgive someone who slights us. But do we really understand the depth of the act of forgiving? Join Christian this week as he explores the role ...
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What Christians Can Learn From CrossFit from 2016-03-09T18:20
As Christians seek to form a community, the fitness phenomenon, CrossFit, has a great deal to teach us! Join Christian this week in exploring how CrossFit can show the Church what it means to be a ...
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Sharing Christ With Others from 2016-02-10T17:02
After the disciples encounter Christ, they run through the dark night back to Jerusalem to share the good news with the other disciples. Join Christian this week as he explores what sharing Christ ...
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Encountering Christ from 2016-02-03T20:14
We can't share Jesus Christ with other people unless we know Him ourselves. Join Christian this week as he explores how Christ comes to meet us through the Scriptures and the Breaking of the Bread ...
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Faith is Personal from 2016-01-26T19:19
Sometimes we can get stuck in talking about the Orthodox Faith as though it were a set of beliefs and ideas that are right, rather than looking at it as a Tradition that points us toward and leads ...
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Caring For Those Who Are Poor from 2016-01-15T16:25
Join Christian this week as he discusses the responsibility that every Christian has in serving those who are poor and in need. Christian suggests that like any other of our relationships, serving ...
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Relating with Coworkers from 2015-12-26T17:32
Join Christian and Steve Christoforou, host of "Be The Bee" and Director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth&Young Adult Ministries, as they reflect on what it looks like to sha...
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Protecting Our Relationships from 2015-12-08T17:07
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Understanding Boundaries from 2015-11-18T18:43
Boundaries are a confusing topic for Christians, often because we feel like we are supposed to be really nice and help everybody with everything. Join Christian this week as he explores the importa...
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How to Empathy from 2015-11-03T18:14
Last week, we explored how we tend to speak when should be listening, offering advice based on our experience. Join Christian this week as he explores how we can actually use our experience to fost...
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The Art of Listening from 2015-10-27T12:56
Sometimes we undercut relationships by jumping to offer advice over identifying with people's problems. Join Christian this week as he explores an alternative route to sharing in the suffering of o...
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Getting Vulnerable with Others from 2015-10-21T17:52
Last week, we explored how Christ shows us the path of the Cross is the path of willing vulnerability. This week, Christian discusses the role of vulnerability in our lives as we seek close and int...
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Getting Vulnerable with Jesus from 2015-10-14T17:50
Vulnerability is one of the most important and least understood parts of developing deep and intimate relationships. Join Christian as he explores how Jesus Christ shows us what vulnerability looks...
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Having a Relationship with God from 2015-10-08T17:48
Having a relationship with God is just that—a relationship. It is personal, dynamic, and shareable. Join Christian this week as he explores the primary relationship in our lives: our relationship w...
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Why Relationships Matter from 2015-09-29T13:31
As human beings, we find that we are surrounded by relationships everywhere we go. Could it be that relationality is something about what it means to be human? Join Christian as he discusses what i...
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So What Is “The Trench”? from 2015-09-24T01:22
So what is "The Trench”? In episode one, Christian discusses why "The Trench" and the centrality of relationships in the Christian life.
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