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Fr. Philip Hall explores the readings and services of the Church and relates them to everyday Christian life.

Episodes

• Against Heresy 2026-06-03

  In this episode, Fr. Philip discusses the significance of heresy. All heresy leads people away from God and salvation. We cannot change the doctrines of the church but as we accept them we find that Christ changes us. Passages discussed: A…

• Death and Life 2026-05-27

  Father Philip discusses how evil is exposed by the light of Christ, and we are shown who we really are. Bible passages discussed: Acts 16:16-34; John 9:1-38

• Hopefully Hopeless 2026-05-11

  The episode likens the Church's mission to Christ's healing of the paralytic, emphasizing the importance of ministering to individuals paralyzed by sin, particularly when they are unaware of their need for spiritual restoration.

• Joseph, Nicodemus, Myrrh Bearing Women and Deacons: Love in Action 2026-05-04

  The episode discusses how God uses sacrificial love, demonstrated by figures like Joseph, Nicodemus, and the myrrh-bearing women, and deacons, to achieve His purposes from the Resurrection of Christ to contemporary acts of righteousness.

• Christ Is Risen! Now What? 2026-04-27

  This episode discusses the impact of Christ's resurrection, noting how it can cause antagonism from the world while simultaneously offering peace, completeness, forgiveness, and healing. Passages from Acts 5:12-20 and John 20:19-31 are ref…

• Judgement and the Donkey 2026-04-23

  Father Philip discusses Mary's gift and Judas's betrayal, contrasting extravagant love with monetized actions. He also reflects on the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem, seeing it as a Gospel proclamation.

• What Were They Asking For? 2026-04-05

  In the episode "What Were They Asking For?", James and John inquire about prominent roles in the Kingdom of God. Jesus redirects their focus to the prospect of sharing in His future suffering, referencing the cup they are to drink from.

• Anything is Possible 2026-03-30

  In this episode, Fr. Philip explores the enduring reality of Christ’s healing work and our calling to participate in it, serving as His messengers who lead others to salvation, wholeness, and forgiveness. Scripture passages discussed: Mark…

• Perfect Orthodox Fasting 2026-03-23

  Fr. Phillip offers a homily on how perfect Orthodox fasting is accomplished by taking up our cross and following Christ wherever He may lead. Mark 2:14-17; Mark 8:34-9:1

• Namby Pamby Religion? YUK! 2026-03-16

  Hebrews 1:10-2:3, Mark 2:1-12

• Restoring the Image 2026-03-09

  Fr. Philip discusses how our broken images of others, of Christ, and of ourselves can be restored through our participation in the life of the Church. Hebrews 11:24-40, John 1:43-51

• How to Fast for Great Lent 2026-02-27

  Matthew 6:1-21

• Don't Fast Like That! 2026-02-20

  Sunday of the Last Judgement 1 CORINTHIANS 8:8-13; 9:1-2 MATTHEW 25:31-46

• Pig or Person? 2026-02-13

  1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Luke 15:11-32

• What can God do? 2026-02-06

  2 Timothy 3:10-15, Luke 18:10-14

• Zacchaeus: Oh Oh! 2026-01-30

  Met all that Zacchaeus was not. Hebrews 7:26-8:2, Luke 19:1-10

• Raised Up. Saved. 2026-01-23

  Luke 17:12-19

• The People Who Sat in Darkness 2026-01-16

  Have seen a great Light. Matthew 4:12-17

• His Disciples 2026-01-06

  2 Timothy 4:5-8, Mark 1:1-8

• Christ is Born! 2026-01-05

  A sermon on the Nativity by Fr. Philip Hall.

• Patient, Hopeful, & Faithful Longing 2025-12-26

  Hebrews 11:9-10, 32-40; Matthew 1:1-25

• Choosing Death 2025-12-19

  Colossians 3:4-11, Luke 14:16-24

• Hypocrites! 2025-12-11

  EPHESIANS 5:8-19, LUKE 13:10-17

• Apostle Andrew the First Called 2025-12-01

  1 Corinthians 4:9-16, John 1:35-51

• Glisten or Rot? 2025-11-24

  Ephesians 2:14-22, Luke 12:16-21

• Human Refuse (Garbage) 2025-11-19

  1 Corinthians 4: 9-16, Matthew 9:9-13

• Faith 2025-11-10

  Galatians 6::11-18, Luke 8:41-56

• When Family Is Not Enough 2025-11-03

  Galatians 2:16-20, Luke 16:19-31

• Courage 2025-10-27

  2 Timothy 2:1-10; Luke 8:26-39

• Despair 2025-10-20

  2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9; Luke 7:11-16

• Gossip and Church Politics 2025-10-13

  Titus 3:8-15; Luke 8:5-15

• Living as God’s Temple: Mercy at the Centre 2025-10-06

  2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 6:31-36

• Possessing Everything 2025-09-29

  2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 5:1-11

• Seeing the Kingdom of God Come with Power! 2025-09-22

  Galatians 2:16-20; Mark 8:34-9:1

• Swings? Yes! Roundabouts? No! 2025-09-08

  Galatians 6: 11 - 18, John 3: 13 - 17.

• Loose Change Down the Back of the Sofa 2025-09-01

  Matthew 19:16-26

• Come to God with Empty Pockets 2025-08-25

  1 Corinthians 9:2-12, Matthew 18:23-35

• Love is Painful 2025-08-20

  1 Corinthians 4:9-16, Matthew 17:14-23

• Destroyed! 2025-08-11

  1 Corinthians 3:9-17, Matthew 14:22-34

• Why Won’t the Lord Have Compassion on You? 2025-08-04

  Matthew 14:14-22

• Couch Potatoes for Christ? 2025-07-29

  No! 2 Timothy 2:1-10, Matthew 9: 27-35

• Save Others, Save Yourself 2025-07-21

  James 5: 10-20, Matthrew 9:1-8

• Don't Nod Your Head! 2025-07-14

  Get cracking instead. Titus 3: 8 - 15, Matthew 5: 14 - 19

• Wages of Sin 2025-07-07

  Is death! Romans 6: 18 - 23, Matthew 8: 5-13

• The Saints and Martyrs of Antioch 2025-06-24

  Acts 11:19-30, Matthew 4:18-23

• Burn Away! 2025-06-16

  Burning like a candle! Hebrews 11:33-12:2, Matthew 10:32-38, 19:27-30

• The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit 2025-06-08

  Acts 2: 1-11, John 7:37-8:12

• Wolves Tearing the Church! 2025-06-02

  Make sure you are not one if them. Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 John 17:1-13

• Raising the Dead You 2025-05-12

  Acts 9: 32-42, John 5:1-15

• Christ is Risen! Now What? 2025-05-05

  Acts 6: 1-7, Mark 15: 43 - 16:8