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Christian Saints Podcast

James John Marks
Christianity
Orthodox Christianity
Christmas
Virtue
Jesus Christ
Nativity
Peace
Orthodox Church
Prayer
Pentecost
Spiritual Life
Artificial Intelligence
Lent
Cross
Orthodox Church Architecture
Genesis
Inner Stillness
Iconography
Joy
Political Ideologies

The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Paradosis Pavilion & Generative Sounds which explores the calendar of The ChurchEpisodes are hosted by James John Marks of Chicago, with oversight by Fr Symeon Kees, a priest of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America, through which he is currently serving St Raphael Orthodox Church in Iowa City.

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Latest Episodes

00:00 Introduction

00:57 Being sick in the hospital is not hypocrisy

07:16 Apostolic Christianity is not religious philosophy or psychology

19:06 Creation is an invitation to spiritual experience, not the experience itself

23:44 Why this spiritual li... more

00:00 Introduction

02:10 Post-modernism in literature

03:40 What to expect from season eight

08:48 Be The Body of Christ, be The Church

12:48 Bad Ecclesiology causes parish problems & soul problems

16:17 Spirituality is deeply practical, the purpose ... more

00:00 Introduction

02:20 The structure of the vesperal portion

09:21 Why The Bible should have more than 66 books

11:22 The structure of the Divine Liturgy of St Basil for Holy Saturday

17:31 This service describes salvation in detailed images

31:55 ... more

00:00 Introduction

02:55 The structures of the services

07:05 How do we face the apparent loss of trust & hope?

10:14 The three stasis of The Lamentations hymn 

21:06 Closing

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Winding Sheet & Lamentations - How Can We Go On?

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Recent Guests

Nick Papas
Professional iconographer and friend of the show
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Episode: Does Anybody Know What Christmas Is All About?
Baker Galloway
Iconographer and liturgical designer
Episode: Why Is a Sacred Space Required for Worship?

Hosts

James John Marks
Co-host, Orthodox layman, composer and producer based in Chicago.
Father Symeon Kees
Priest and co-host; serves St. Raphael Orthodox Church in Iowa City.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • A deep well of wisdom spoken in love

    What a delightful find this podcast has been. The writers and producers are truly motivated and inspired by divine eros, lovers of God and of his image. With great wisdom and skill they present the teachings of the fathers and of the apostles in ways both accessible and challenging to a modern audience.

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    Christopher Olson
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the depth and reverence in liturgical discussions.
Audience appreciates practical ties between worship and daily life.
Many note the accessible yet scholarly tone that respects tradition.
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Look Here, Christ Is Born!
Q: What is the significance of the figure appearing to Joseph in the Nativity icon?
It can symbolize the voice of doubt, either as a representation of Satan or as a human expression of confusion.
Why Is a Sacred Space Required for Worship?
Q: Could you contextualize the part of the story about taking communion into the desert?
The pastoral ministry includes taking holy communion to those who can't come to church; it’s part of the tradition.

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This show centers on Orthodox theology, liturgy, and church life through extended, host-guided conversations. Episodes explore church calendar, baptism, Holy Week rites, catechism, patristic wisdom, and practical faith—often illustrated with personal anecdotes and vivid liturgical descriptions. The discussion is devotional yet scholarly, emphasizing how liturgical practice forms daily life, personal repentance, and communal witness. A notable strength is the duo's ability to unpack complex rites and scriptural themes in an accessible, reverent tone, making it a strong fit for listeners who value tradition, doctrinal clarity, and practical spirituality in a lived faith context.

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