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The live and recorded podcast of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary

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Latest Episodes

First-year seminarian Timothy Blinnikov discusses growing up Orthodox and his transition from studying political science to theology.

Fr. John Parker interviews Fr. Viktor Gorodenchuk, a Professor of Liturgics at St. Tikhon's Seminary. Fr. Viktor shares his story, from his childhood in communist Russia and career as a research physicist, to his conversion and call to ordination.

First year Timothy Srock discusses his journey from the military, to Latvia and the Orthodox church, and finally Saint Tikhon’s.

First year Nektarios discusses his personal pilgrimage to the monastery of St. Nektarios in Aegina and how it led him to Saint Tikhon’s and the Orthodox church.

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Recent Guests

Father Viktor Gorodenchuk
Longtime Dean of St. Stephen Cathedral in Philadelphia, class of 1999 St. Tikhon Seminary
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Episode: Interview with Fr. Viktor Gorodenchuk
John Barrett
First Year Seminarian and former opera singer from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary
Episode: Meet First Year John Barrett
Alex White
First Year Seminarian from Springfield, Massachusetts
St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary
Episode: Meet First Year Alex White
Mike Katalenich
First-year seminarian from Nebraska
Episode: Meet Seminarian Mike Katalenich
Andrew Benton
First Year Seminary Student
St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary
Episode: Meet Seminarian Andrew Benton
Justin Brannon
First-year seminarian at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary
St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary
Episode: Meet First Year Justin Brannon
Robert Krantz
An Orthodox Christian filmmaker, actor, and director known for faith-based films like "Do You Want to Dance?" and "Faith, Hope, and Love".
Episode: Orthodox Christian Filmmaker Robert Krantz
Olga Ptach
Diocesan coordinator for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for the Diocese of New York, New Jersey, OCA Diocese.
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Episode: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Shari Garretson
Participant in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training session
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Episode: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Hosts

Father John Parker
Dean of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary
Dr. David C. Ford
Professor of Church History

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • So wonderful

    And helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    euphe-mia
    United States6 years ago
  • Great variety of interviews and lectures

    I love the recent series of interviews with the seminarians. They are well paced, ask great questions, and touch on both personal and universal aspects of the various faith journeys of the interviewees. Please keep it up and thank you for providing this content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mid atlantic traveler
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety in interviews and lectures, particularly valuing the stories shared by seminarians.
Feedback highlights engaging discussions that touch on both personal and universal aspects of faith journeys.

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Meet First Year Timothy Blinnikov
Q: When did you realize you should consider a different direction toward seminary?
Timothy credits encouragement from his parish priest and community to pursue a life in seminary instead of academia, leading him to St. Tikhon's.
Meet First Year Timothy Blinnikov
Q: How did you handle your life as an Orthodox Christian in college?
Timothy struggled initially without a parish community during the pandemic but actively explored Orthodoxy through books and prayers, realizing the importance of church in his life.
Meet First Year Nektarios Olsen
Q: What was it that first brought you to visit a church?
Nektarios initially attended the Orthodox church while studying Greek Classics, which led him to explore his faith further after a pivotal trip to Greece.
Meet First Year Cyrus Owrangi
Q: What is one blessing you didn't expect in coming to St. Tikhon's?
Cyrus mentioned the unexpected blessing of fellowship with other seminarians and the supportive environment at St. Tikhon's.
Meet First Year Cyrus Owrangi
Q: Tell us a little bit about your finding the Orthodox Christian faith.
Cyrus shared his journey from growing up in Iran with little knowledge of Christianity, moving to Canada, then the U.S., where he encountered the faith through various influences and personal struggles, leading to his eventual conversion.

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