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.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 764
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2025
FSAW - Orthodoxy, Freedom, and Evangelism
For today's "Father Speak a Word", Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory about the beauty and challenge of being Orthodox in a liberal (i.e. capitalist) democracy. We use his substack essay "Magisteria…
Homily - Living Gracefully Together in Christ
Romans 10:1-10. Fr. Anthony continues his series on relationships, describing the grace that can abound when they are developed in Christ. He used St. John Chrysostom's homily as a guide (and perhaps…
Homily - Embrace a Life of Mystery, Love, and Wonder
St. Matthew 8:5-13. Fr. Anthony waxes enthusiastic on the mystery and wonder of theology and love. [He forgot to explain how it ties into the Gospel reading, but he was on a roll!]. Enjoy the show!
Homily - Healthy Christian Relationships Improve Discernment
Sunday of the Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council. Matthew 5:14-10.
Fr. Anthony continues his Summer sermon series on relationships, this time focusing on what healthy Christian relationships do…
Homily - Spiritual Development (Conscience, Law, and Grace)
In today's homily, Fr. Anthony gives a lesson on spiritual development (Conscience, Law, Grace) inspired by St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians (3:23-29; 4:1-5); Brethren, before faith came, we were c…
Homily - Gossip undermines Love and Ecclesiology
In this homily offered on the Sunday of the Synaxis of the Holy Apostles (and All Saints!), Fr. Anthony talks about the need for all of us to cherish our loved ones (to include our bishops, the heirs…
Homily - The Diabolic (Pan!) Heresy of ... Self-Righteousness
St. John 17:1-13. Fr. Anthony continues his series of pithy homilies on relationships, this time describing how the sin of Arius (DON'T BE ARIUS!) destroys the possibility of healthy unity. Enjoy t…
Homily - What the Blind Man Teaches us about Relationships
Gospel: John 9:1-38.
Summer brings heat to Anderson SC... it also brings shorter homilies! Fr. Anthony continues his summer homily series on relationships by looking at what the blind man can teach …
FSAW - Like Puppies Wagging Their Tales
In today's edition of "Father, Speak a Word," Fr. Gregory Jensen and Fr. Anthony Perkins talk about the temptation of betraying their own callings by idealizing a romantic vision of monasticism and e…
The Way of Ascetics – Chapter 26
The Way of Ascetics; Tito Colliander Chapter Twenty-Six: ON THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
... The narrow way has no end: its quality is eternity. There every moment is a moment of beginning-the present in…
Homily - The Two Holy Mary's and Us
Homily on the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
Fr. Anthony compares the lives of the Theotokos and St. Mary of Egypt, noting that our path looks much more like that of the latter, especially given our cul…
FSAW - Seeking Deeper Meaning in Orthodoxy
In this edition of "Father, Speak a Word" Fr. Anthony Perkins and Fr. Gregory Jensen talk about the joy of evangelizing a world full of people seeking something real. Enjoy the show!
Homily - The Ladder and Living in the World
Homily of the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder
Today Fr. Anthony riffed on this gem, found towards the beginning of The Ladder. He describes the beautiful way of perfection in Christ planned for all…
The Way of Ascetics – Chapter 25
Way of Ascetics; Tito Colliander Chapter Twenty-Five: ON THE JESUS PRAYER
... Especially should the beginner beware of everything that has the slightest tendency to mysticism. The Jesus Prayer is an…
Homily - Taking up our Cross
Homily of the Sunday of the Cross
From Bishop Nicholas (DOMSE Newsletter):
The Church has placed the Cross in the middle of Great and Holy Lent, the third Sunday of the Fast, for a very specific reas…
The Way of Ascetics – Chapter 24
Today we cover Chapter 24 of Way of Ascetics, "On an Interpretation of Zacchaeus." It has some beautiful imagery. This class was accompanied by Thai Tofu Fresh Rolls and Gypsy soup. If you are eve…
Class - Palamas and Becoming One (as God is One)
Today Fr. Anthony wanted to share some ideas he's been playing with, resulting from his study of St. Gregory Palamas, theology (e.g. essence and energy), and relationships. Enjoy the show!
Homily - St. Gregory Palamas and Marriage
Marriage as a Metaphor for Orthodoxy Homily of St. Gregory Palamas
Today we celebrate the life and teachings of someone who really got it? St. Gregory Palamas; he experienced God's love for him in a …
The Way of Ascetics – Chapter 23
Today, Fr. Anthony covers Chapter Twenty-Three: ON TIMES OF DARKNESS with the faithful of Christ the Savior in Anderson SC. We changed the format a bit, having the class as we enjoyed our after-Pres…
The Way of Ascetics - Chapter 22
Chapter Twenty-Two: ON THE USE OF MATERIAL THINGS
WE are made up of soul and body; the two cannot be separated in our conduct. Let the physical therefore come to your aid: Christ knew our weakness an…