Pilgrims from Paradise

Matthew just returned from Alaska where he spoke at Eagle River Institute on the topic of Discovering the Will of God. His next few episodes will feature that lecture.

Matthew teaches us lessons from the life of St. Herman of Alaska, a life of simplicity, purity, and commitment.

Matthew teaches us lessons from the life of St. Herman of Alaska, a life of simplicity, purity, and commitment.

Matthew compares the role of an Evangelical Protestant pastor with that of an Orthodox priest.

Matthew compares the role of an Evangelical Protestant pastor with that of an Orthodox priest.

If our choice of churches is based on how they make us feel, are we really interested in worship?

If our choice of churches is based on how they make us feel, are we really interested in worship?

Matthew is taking a step of faith into a new ministry endeavor including a church plant. Listen in on his audio Christmas newsletter.

Matthew is taking a step of faith into a new ministry endeavor including a church plant. Listen in on his audio Christmas newsletter.

Matthew talks about what all Christians can learn from monastics, and encourages us to develop a relationship with a monastery.

Matthew talks about what all Christians can learn from monastics, and encourages us to develop a relationship with a monastery.

So what is the monastic life all about? Legalism? Works based salvation? Matthew explores this topic in today's episode.

So what is the monastic life all about? Legalism? Works based salvation? Matthew explores this topic in today's episode.

So why are Orthodox Christians fasting the weeks leading up to Christmas while other Christians are having parties and good food?

So why are Orthodox Christians fasting the weeks leading up to Christmas while other Christians are having parties and good food?