Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-prying-priest-podcast I'm the prying priest - Fr. Yuri Hladio! The only thing I find more fascinating than religion are people and their stories. This podcast combines both. Listen in on interesting interviews where I explore the religious stories of amazing people! © 2025 Fr. Yuri Hladio 732e7f50-6c70-537c-8d76-bc33b88a07a2 no Support this podcast on Patreon Direct Message Update from Fr. Yuri - October 26th, 2020 en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:02:31 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:30:25 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/q3N8903_fPDn0Itvp9Jjv682x5YoO7zLxJtvAOuy4f8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEyNzczLzE2MTI0/NzIxMjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Fr. Yuri Hladio I'm the prying priest - Fr. Yuri Hladio! The only thing I find more fascinating than religion are people and their stories. This podcast combines both. Listen in on interesting interviews where I explore the religious stories of amazing people! I'm the prying priest - Fr. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. Yuri Hladio No No 2 2 5 5 About the Highs and Lows of Church Community bonus 148dda4c-62f4-4278-b503-39624fbc24f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/430712ec A proud resident of downtown Hamilton, Martinus is deeply passionate about cities, the creative arts, commerce, and his community. His affinity for urban renewal, construction and social capitalism (no, that's not an oxymoron), shine as he excitedly discusses the revitalization of Hamilton and its many diverse neighbourhoods with anyone that will listen. This excitement is further evident in his hobby of operating educational bus tours to rustbelt cities. In fact, over the last few years, he has led over 250 people on in-depth tours of Hamilton, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> A proud resident of downtown Hamilton, Martinus is deeply passionate about cities, the creative arts, commerce, and his community. His affinity for urban renewal, construction and social capitalism (no, that's not an oxymoron), shine as he excitedly discusses the revitalization of Hamilton and its many diverse neighbourhoods with anyone that will listen. This excitement is further evident in his hobby of operating educational bus tours to rustbelt cities. In fact, over the last few years, he has led over 250 people on in-depth tours of Hamilton, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> A proud resident of downtown Hamilton, Martinus is deeply passionate about cities, the creative arts, commerce, and his community. His affinity for urban renewal, construction and social capitalism (no, that's not an oxymoron), shine as he excitedly discusses the revitalization of Hamilton and its many diverse neighbourhoods with anyone that will listen. This excitement is further evident in his hobby of operating educational bus tours to rustbelt cities. In fact, over the last few years, he has led over 250 people on in-depth tours of Hamilton, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2120 Martinus Geleynse is a multi-disciplinary man of many talents. He's been involved in media, politics, real estate, construction, and more. He is deeply passionate about cities, the creative arts, commerce, and his community. Martinus Geleynse is a multi-disciplinary man of many talents. He's been involved in media, politics, real estate, construction, and more. He is deeply passionate about cities, the creative arts, commerce, and his community. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 2 2 4 4 About the Equality of Girls in the Church - Dr Sarah Riccardi-Swartz bonus ff377a6b-5fc6-4a5a-9591-37f8f16d47ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cd1127c Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Recovering Truth: Religion, Journalism, and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era project at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict (Arizona State University). She has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology from New York University. After completing an honors B.A. and M.A. in Religious Studies (American religions) at Missouri State University, she attended NYU to study and research religion and politics in the United States from an anthropological perspective. Along the way, she obtained a graduate certificate in Culture and Media (ethnographic filmmaking) and an M.Phil in Anthropology from NYU. Her research interests primarily focus on new forms of conservatism, right-wing religious communities, fundamentalism and traditionalism, and the ever-expanding political tensions between Russia and the United States.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Recovering Truth: Religion, Journalism, and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era project at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict (Arizona State University). She has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology from New York University. After completing an honors B.A. and M.A. in Religious Studies (American religions) at Missouri State University, she attended NYU to study and research religion and politics in the United States from an anthropological perspective. Along the way, she obtained a graduate certificate in Culture and Media (ethnographic filmmaking) and an M.Phil in Anthropology from NYU. Her research interests primarily focus on new forms of conservatism, right-wing religious communities, fundamentalism and traditionalism, and the ever-expanding political tensions between Russia and the United States.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 195 Dr Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is a scholar of religion, a trained documentary filmmaker, and an amazing story teller! Dr Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is a scholar of religion, a trained documentary filmmaker, and an amazing story teller! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 2 2 4 4 Dr Sarah Riccardi-Swartz full be362587-2141-4b8a-94bd-1cd76ff62d48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4843ac8b Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Recovering Truth: Religion, Journalism, and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era project at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict (Arizona State University). She has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology from New York University. After completing an honors B.A. and M.A. in Religious Studies (American religions) at Missouri State University, she attended NYU to study and research religion and politics in the United States from an anthropological perspective. Along the way, she obtained a graduate certificate in Culture and Media (ethnographic filmmaking) and an M.Phil in Anthropology from NYU. Her research interests primarily focus on new forms of conservatism, right-wing religious communities, fundamentalism and traditionalism, and the ever-expanding political tensions between Russia and the United States.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Recovering Truth: Religion, Journalism, and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era project at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict (Arizona State University). She has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology from New York University. After completing an honors B.A. and M.A. in Religious Studies (American religions) at Missouri State University, she attended NYU to study and research religion and politics in the United States from an anthropological perspective. Along the way, she obtained a graduate certificate in Culture and Media (ethnographic filmmaking) and an M.Phil in Anthropology from NYU. Her research interests primarily focus on new forms of conservatism, right-wing religious communities, fundamentalism and traditionalism, and the ever-expanding political tensions between Russia and the United States.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2460 Dr Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is a scholar of religion, a trained documentary filmmaker, and an amazing story teller! Dr Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is a scholar of religion, a trained documentary filmmaker, and an amazing story teller! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 2 2 3 3 About Hell - Austin Suggs bonus ea43d0ad-a71f-4821-88d6-10d53637d474 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e88a1c2f Fri, 08 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 170 Austin Suggs answers a question about hell. Austin Suggs answers a question about hell. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 2 2 3 3 Austin Suggs full c94db1c0-b7fa-4e28-beeb-644ace97ccbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd4fc786 After working full-time at a large non-denominational church, Austin Suggs fell in love with teaching people to love and live out the message of the Bible, and this drove him to attend Moody Bible Institute where he is currently a theology major. This love for teaching also led to the start of his YouTube channel, Gospel Simplicity, where he has conversations about biblical and theological topics with people from across the spectrum of Christian traditions. His channel is known for its ecumenical outlook and the diversity of views represented. Gospel Simplicity is centered around the conviction that the gospel is really good news, and the goal is that through interviews, church tours, bible studies and more people would encounter and experience the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> After working full-time at a large non-denominational church, Austin Suggs fell in love with teaching people to love and live out the message of the Bible, and this drove him to attend Moody Bible Institute where he is currently a theology major. This love for teaching also led to the start of his YouTube channel, Gospel Simplicity, where he has conversations about biblical and theological topics with people from across the spectrum of Christian traditions. His channel is known for its ecumenical outlook and the diversity of views represented. Gospel Simplicity is centered around the conviction that the gospel is really good news, and the goal is that through interviews, church tours, bible studies and more people would encounter and experience the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2758 Austin Suggs is a YouTuber and theology student interested in bringing simplicity to theological complexity. Austin Suggs is a YouTuber and theology student interested in bringing simplicity to theological complexity. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 2 2 2 2 Dr Nicole Roccas full a1753419-31f1-44cb-9fc6-36f26d25e0d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f191ffef Dr. Nicole Roccas is a communications professional who has worked in both academic and nonprofit environments. She is also an adjunct faculty member at the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College (University of Toronto). Nicole has been a contributor to Ancient Faith Radio since 2015 as host of the Time Eternal podcast and blog. Her first book is Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2017), which explores the relationship between human perceptions of time and the spiritual sickness of acedia. She has her PhD in History from the University of Cincinnati and attends St Maria of Paris Orthodox Mission in Hamilton, Ontario.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Dr. Nicole Roccas is a communications professional who has worked in both academic and nonprofit environments. She is also an adjunct faculty member at the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College (University of Toronto). Nicole has been a contributor to Ancient Faith Radio since 2015 as host of the Time Eternal podcast and blog. Her first book is Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2017), which explores the relationship between human perceptions of time and the spiritual sickness of acedia. She has her PhD in History from the University of Cincinnati and attends St Maria of Paris Orthodox Mission in Hamilton, Ontario.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2926 Dr Nicole Roccas is a podcaster, professor, author, creator, and just a huge fan of 'The Office'. Dr Nicole Roccas is a podcaster, professor, author, creator, and just a huge fan of 'The Office'. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 2 2 1 1 About how Christianity is Exciting - Josh Nightingale bonus 859a6ee4-eef1-421b-b196-3e2dc7ef2fac https://share.transistor.fm/s/77eda714 Joshua Nightingale grew up between British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Brazil. In 2016 he moved to Winnipeg to study at Canadian Mennonite University. In March 2018 Josh successfully defended his Master’s thesis entitled “Trauma in the Differentiated Presence of God” and he graduated in April with his Master of Arts in Theology. He was hired as the parish pastor of the Exchange Community Church in June 2018. Josh enjoys reading, climbing, going on walks, playing tabletop games, and discussing life, theology, film, and video games. He is excited to devote his energy and time to serving and guiding the church in this official capacity.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Joshua Nightingale grew up between British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Brazil. In 2016 he moved to Winnipeg to study at Canadian Mennonite University. In March 2018 Josh successfully defended his Master’s thesis entitled “Trauma in the Differentiated Presence of God” and he graduated in April with his Master of Arts in Theology. He was hired as the parish pastor of the Exchange Community Church in June 2018. Josh enjoys reading, climbing, going on walks, playing tabletop games, and discussing life, theology, film, and video games. He is excited to devote his energy and time to serving and guiding the church in this official capacity.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:36:49 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 163 Josh Nightingale is a pastor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He enjoys reading, climbing, going on walks, playing tabletop games, and discussing life, theology, film, and video games. Josh Nightingale is a pastor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He enjoys reading, climbing, going on walks, playing tabletop games, and discussing life, theology, film, and video games. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 2 2 1 1 Josh Nightingale full d1b12fcc-6b0e-4c95-bd43-ba779a9c2bb6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33b02cef Joshua Nightingale grew up between British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Brazil. In 2016 he moved to Winnipeg to study at Canadian Mennonite University. In March 2018 Josh successfully defended his Master’s thesis entitled “Trauma in the Differentiated Presence of God” and he graduated in April with his Master of Arts in Theology. He was hired as the parish pastor of the Exchange Community Church in June 2018. Josh enjoys reading, climbing, going on walks, playing tabletop games, and discussing life, theology, film, and video games. He is excited to devote his energy and time to serving and guiding the church in this official capacity.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Joshua Nightingale grew up between British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Brazil. In 2016 he moved to Winnipeg to study at Canadian Mennonite University. In March 2018 Josh successfully defended his Master’s thesis entitled “Trauma in the Differentiated Presence of God” and he graduated in April with his Master of Arts in Theology. He was hired as the parish pastor of the Exchange Community Church in June 2018. Josh enjoys reading, climbing, going on walks, playing tabletop games, and discussing life, theology, film, and video games. He is excited to devote his energy and time to serving and guiding the church in this official capacity.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2748 Josh Nightingale is a pastor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He enjoys reading, climbing, going on walks, playing tabletop games, and discussing life, theology, film, and video games. Josh Nightingale is a pastor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He enjoys reading, climbing, going on walks, playing tabletop games, and discussing life, theology, film, and video games. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 30 30 Hot Take - Richard Reeves on Liberalism & Christianity bonus 84f98da3-8cb2-471d-90cf-7ed43dd2d5d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82c349dd Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 527 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 30 30 Richard Reeves full b7e31d01-cf82-4ac6-928a-b6e9087a5ed3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9d545b1 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2932 Richard V. Reeves is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Director of Strategy to the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK. He is the author of John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand (2007) and Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do about It (2017). He is also an MTS student in the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College, Toronto. Richard has a BA from Oxford University and a PhD in Philosophy from Warwick University. Richard V. Reeves is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Director of Strategy to the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK. He is the author of John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand (2007) and Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 29 29 Hot Take - Fr Anthony Perkins on the Weaknesses of Orthodox Christianity bonus e83bab2f-d152-4f4f-a3c3-dd58dd22f567 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76462737 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 387 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 29 29 Fr Anthony Perkins full 3dbe7dfe-5721-4b6f-b702-00abf168d03f https://share.transistor.fm/s/61a512d9 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 3048 Fr Anthony Perkins is a mission priest with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, an instructor at St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Seminary, and a doctoral student in political science at the University of Georgia. His podcasts are OrthoAnalytika and Good Guys Wear Black. Fr Anthony Perkins is a mission priest with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, an instructor at St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Seminary, and a doctoral student in political science at the University of Georgia. His podcasts are OrthoAnalytika and G Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 28 28 Hot Take - Bev Katherine on Shame bonus 40e2f199-4ee6-43c8-ab60-2518cd3b78a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8416f943 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 398 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 28 28 Mental Health with Bev Katherine full f8db214d-806e-43a9-8c05-34ae8649f8d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdb93d03 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2785 Bev and I sit down and chat about the connections between mental health and a spiritual life. Bev and I sit down and chat about the connections between mental health and a spiritual life. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 27 27 Hot Take - Braden Siemens on the Resurrection of Jesus bonus 99463471-c6aa-49a5-9abc-27feec38ed81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8289e6f Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 664 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 27 27 Death & Dying with Braden Siemens full c2a9fcb8-6a25-4f7e-99b5-d52e8020e9d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce165845 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2834 Braden and I sit down to chat about the role that death has in human life. Braden and I sit down to chat about the role that death has in human life. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 26 26 Hot Take - Brian Boldt on his first ever Orthodox Church service bonus b8ef1fdf-7500-4c86-9053-e94360993eca https://share.transistor.fm/s/651ff5a4 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 289 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 26 26 Brian Boldt full b960a6e8-bbcd-4038-95d9-1ea43d2eddb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1225f13 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2779 Brian Boldt is an avid podcast listener who has finally realized his dream of appearing on a podcast. He is also an engineer who likes to work with big machines in dirty places. Brian isn't sure what he thinks about God but he sure thinks about God a lot. Brian Boldt is an avid podcast listener who has finally realized his dream of appearing on a podcast. He is also an engineer who likes to work with big machines in dirty places. Brian isn't sure what he thinks about God but he sure thinks about God a lot. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 25 25 Hot Take - Dr Brian Butcher on the spirituality behind physical health. bonus 771428c2-f3d0-4033-9679-7ebc210edc51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/920db703 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 366 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 25 25 Dr Brian Butcher full f0c3f2eb-483e-49b2-a11f-b238a631a1a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e48a9ecc Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 3003 Dr. Butcher is currently a sessional lecturer in the Toronto School of Theology and a Fellow of the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptysky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies, relocated in 2017 to the University of St. Michael’s College from Saint Paul University in Ottawa. From 2011-2017, he taught courses at the latter in both Eastern and Western Christian traditions, after stints at Simon Fraser University, Catholic Pacific College/Trinity Western University and Corpus Christi College—all in Vancouver. Liturgical Theology After Schmemann: An Orthodox Reading of Paul Ricoeur, Brian’s first major book, was published in 2018 by Fordham University Press. His professional associations include membership in the American Academy of Religion—where he is a member of the steering committee for the Eastern Orthodox Studies Unit—as well as the Society of Oriental Liturgy, the International Society for Orthodox Church Music, and the North American Academy of Liturgy. A subdeacon in the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church, he also conducts the Ottawa-based Sheptytsky Institute Choir. He enjoys taekwondo, training for triathlons, performing Celtic and other folk music, and cooking. Dr. Butcher is currently a sessional lecturer in the Toronto School of Theology and a Fellow of the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptysky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies, relocated in 2017 to the University of St. Michael’s College from Saint Paul Universi Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 24 24 Hot Take - Dr Erica Roebbelen on being a woman in the Orthodox Church bonus 989cbdac-7394-4b87-8dbc-afe984706e08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a45b8b9 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 354 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 24 24 Dr Erica Roebbelen full 0cf2ab70-86a7-42c9-a8ba-788aaf91e1d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3d54193 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2764 Dr. Roebbelen is a family physician practicing in Hamilton, Ontario, passionate about working with the homeless and marginalized. She is pursuing a Masters of Theological Studies in a very part time way through the University of Toronto's Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College. She lives communally in a big old house with many humans, and has been particularly grateful for this arrangement during the pandemic! Dr. Roebbelen is a family physician practicing in Hamilton, Ontario, passionate about working with the homeless and marginalized. She is pursuing a Masters of Theological Studies in a very part time way through the University of Toronto's Orthodox School Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 23 23 Hot Take - Fadi Toma's hilarious airplane encounter bonus c79563c6-74db-4112-9185-2d9ef4ad5f30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73057705 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 391 Fadi is a Syrian Canadian Orthodox Christian living in Manitoba. His passion has always been teaching North Americans about the complexity of Middle Eastern Christians and their relationship with their non-Christian neighbours. Fadi currently works in international education giving him a unique lens and opportunity to travel around the world. Fadi is a Syrian Canadian Orthodox Christian living in Manitoba. His passion has always been teaching North Americans about the complexity of Middle Eastern Christians and their relationship with their non-Christian neighbours. Fadi currently works in int Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 23 23 Fadi Toma full a305f6fd-6b3c-4326-83a4-c7b16c709149 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49f3be49 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2943 Fadi is a Syrian Canadian Orthodox Christian living in Manitoba. His passion has always been teaching North Americans about the complexity of Middle Eastern Christians and their relationship with their non-Christian neighbours. Fadi currently works in international education giving him a unique lens and opportunity to travel around the world. Fadi is a Syrian Canadian Orthodox Christian living in Manitoba. His passion has always been teaching North Americans about the complexity of Middle Eastern Christians and their relationship with their non-Christian neighbours. Fadi currently works in int Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 22 22 Hot Take - Dr Greg Wiebe on Becoming Orthodox bonus 74d17d49-0c42-4565-b5c3-99cf18eea409 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d35d6d7 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 374 Greg Wiebe lives in Winnipeg, MB, with his wife and three children. They are part of the communion of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, MB, where Greg directs the choir (indeed is the choir for online services). He holds a PhD in Religious Studies from McMaster University, studying the theology of Augustine of Hippo. And he works part time in the academic administration at Canadian Mennonite University, where he is also an Adjunct Professor. Greg Wiebe lives in Winnipeg, MB, with his wife and three children. They are part of the communion of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, MB, where Greg directs the choir (indeed is the choir for online services). He holds a PhD in Religious Studies fr Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 22 22 Dr Gregory Wiebe full b881a32b-771d-46fa-8932-f510214cc8e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7e68c7d Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2836 Greg Wiebe lives in Winnipeg, MB, with his wife and three children. They are part of the communion of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, MB, where Greg directs the choir (indeed is the choir for online services). He holds a PhD in Religious Studies from McMaster University, studying the theology of Augustine of Hippo. And he works part time in the academic administration at Canadian Mennonite University, where he is also an Adjunct Professor. Greg Wiebe lives in Winnipeg, MB, with his wife and three children. They are part of the communion of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, MB, where Greg directs the choir (indeed is the choir for online services). He holds a PhD in Religious Studies fr Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 17 17 Bonus Extended Interview - Dr Gayle Woloschak bonus 376a2c65-c743-4df1-a464-c4cbfe7a6468 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e305516f Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2797 Dr Gayle Woloschak is currently a professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Religion and Science at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago, and at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Toledo (Medical College of Ohio), and a D.Min. in Eastern Christian Studies from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Her laboratory interests include molecular biology, radiation biology and nano-biotechnology, and her science-religion fields include biological evolution, stem cell reasearch, and ecology. Dr Gayle Woloschak is currently a professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Religion and Science at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago, and at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She holds a Ph.D. in B Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 21 21 Hot Take - Daniel Rempel on what it would take for him to lose his faith bonus 76229df2-05f9-4c66-85b6-b07720691e40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04ad7778 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 377 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 21 21 Daniel Rempel full f11745cc-6db4-4b1c-a29b-0ea751941d19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/255f574e Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2793 Daniel Rempel is a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen studying theological ethics. Specializing in disability theology and the work of Karl Barth, Daniel is currently researching what it means to take seriously the Christian lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Daniel Rempel is a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen studying theological ethics. Specializing in disability theology and the work of Karl Barth, Daniel is currently researching what it means to take seriously the Christian lives of people with in Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 20 20 Hot Take - Braden Siemens on Interstellar bonus 6747c2f3-9108-4370-8406-af752438444b https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fd8a4e4 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 393 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 20 20 Faith & Film - Braden Siemens full 02e5287e-181e-4b22-8687-45e8647aaff2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba6d8c55 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2853 Braden & Fr Yuri discuss the film's which have had an impact on their spiritual lives. Braden & Fr Yuri discuss the film's which have had an impact on their spiritual lives. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 19 19 Hot Take - Monica McDonald on seeing a Psychic bonus 06fe3a6b-269c-446b-92ef-467647db8197 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9820210f Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 660 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 19 19 Monica McDonald full 42b806d8-e7fc-4fe4-9444-59f849d3ce75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf7dbc43 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2812 Originally from Corunna, Ontario, Monica McDonald was raised Roman Catholic but has recently begun to peer down other spiritual paths to build a more deep and dynamic relationship with that part of herself. Along with being a wife and dog mama, she loves finding beauty in the natural world as well as creating jewelry and art in her spare time. Monica has previously worked in Toronto as a makeup artist in the entertainment industry but moved to Hamilton 4 years ago where she currently works at Architect Hair Design and Hendry’s Barbershop (with Yuri!) as a barber. Originally from Corunna, Ontario, Monica McDonald was raised Roman Catholic but has recently begun to peer down other spiritual paths to build a more deep and dynamic relationship with that part of herself. Along with being a wife and dog mama, she loves Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. Yes 1 1 18 18 Hot Take - Ryan Turnbull on Pop Philosophers and Residential Schools bonus db9f2992-92d8-421b-b566-6b00764a1705 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c23c0c4a Wed, 09 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 482 Ryan Turnbull explains his approach to pop philosophy and delves into how Christians found themselves involved in the residential school systems. Ryan Turnbull explains his approach to pop philosophy and delves into how Christians found themselves involved in the residential school systems. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 18 18 Ryan Turnbull full b9146896-5f1c-458e-93c6-5a267a207f7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d705e8c Mon, 07 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2899 Ryan currently lives in Winnipeg, MB, and is a postulant for ordination in the Diocese of Rupert's Land in the Anglican Church of Canada. He's an adjunct instructor at Thorneloe University and is currently reading for a PhD in Theology on Christian theologies of place at the University of Birmingham. Ryan currently lives in Winnipeg, MB, and is a postulant for ordination in the Diocese of Rupert's Land in the Anglican Church of Canada. He's an adjunct instructor at Thorneloe University and is currently reading for a PhD in Theology on Christian theolo Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 17 17 Hot Take - Dr Gayle Woloschak on common misconceptions about science and scientists bonus 2584edd9-9cf0-4a1a-9c29-4a8675a712eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/39a17f38 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 254 In today’s Hot Take Dr Gayle Woloschak reveals the most common misconceptions that people hold about science and scientists. Enjoy! In today’s Hot Take Dr Gayle Woloschak reveals the most common misconceptions that people hold about science and scientists. Enjoy! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 17 17 Dr Gayle Woloschak full 9f84c40e-b06e-410e-a2ac-d4fb8a2262ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/92b43e37 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2544 Dr. Gayle Woloschak is currently a professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Religion and Science at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago, and at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Toledo (Medical College of Ohio), and a D.Min. in Eastern Christian Studies from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Her laboratory interests include molecular biology, radiation biology and nano-biotechnology, and her science-religion fields include biological evolution, stem cell reasearch, and ecology. Dr. Gayle Woloschak is currently a professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Religion and Science at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago, and at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She holds a Ph.D. in Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 16 16 Hot Take - Fr Geoffrey Ready on Liturgical Uniformity bonus e9044cf6-bf03-4f18-a0f1-ee1e1e25d735 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18586dd7 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 439 In today’s Hot Take Fr Geoffrey Ready explores the pros and cons of being Orthodox and whether or not he feels at home within the Orthodox Church. In today’s Hot Take Fr Geoffrey Ready explores the pros and cons of being Orthodox and whether or not he feels at home within the Orthodox Church. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 16 16 Fr Geoffrey Ready full 4a413480-2fd1-4279-906f-ce85b1e1a5f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe89d8ff Mon, 23 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2822 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 15 15 Hot Take - Frank Rocchi on marijuana and religion bonus 383f7650-788c-4707-b20c-7cd6aca7dd54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28927d31 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:26:13 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 288 In today’s Hot Take Frank Rocchi shares his perspective on the intersection of Marijuana and Religion. Enjoy! In today’s Hot Take Frank Rocchi shares his perspective on the intersection of Marijuana and Religion. Enjoy! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. Yes 1 1 15 15 Frank Rocchi full 4698fff0-989f-406d-8642-a4a187ad224c https://share.transistor.fm/s/36fef7da Mon, 16 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2771 Frank Rocchi is a Hamiltonian born and raised. He has worked in many different scenarios- from steel mills, to stock brokerages to barbershop bars. He's the father of three adult children and lives in Hamilton's North End. Frank Rocchi is a Hamiltonian born and raised. He has worked in many different scenarios- from steel mills, to stock brokerages to barbershop bars. He's the father of three adult children and lives in Hamilton's North End. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. Yes 1 1 14 14 Hot Take - Wesley Giesbrecht on what attracted him to Orthodox Christianity bonus dfc24535-c6b3-4e82-851b-e744aa9437c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d020f61 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:55:16 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 517 In today’s Hot Take Wesley Giesbrecht explains what first attracted him to the Orthodox Church. In today’s Hot Take Wesley Giesbrecht explains what first attracted him to the Orthodox Church. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 14 14 Wesley Giesbrecht full b5c3cea4-ca22-49be-b8f2-e1afab6a94a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/005803ef Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2871 Wesley Giesbrecht is an Orthodox Christian convert from the Mennonite Church. He’s one of the founding members of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Mission Station in Winkler and is currently living in Winkler with his wife Inga and their daughter Veronika. Wesley Giesbrecht is an Orthodox Christian convert from the Mennonite Church. He’s one of the founding members of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Mission Station in Winkler and is currently living in Winkler with his wife Inga and their daughter Veronika. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 13 13 Hot Take - Nine Drenth on the Ordination of Women bonus 6fad894b-868b-4137-8101-8d91ce893301 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d25b3666 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 377 In today’s Hot Take Nina Drenth goes through her take on the ordination and leadership of women in the Church. Enjoy! In today’s Hot Take Nina Drenth goes through her take on the ordination and leadership of women in the Church. Enjoy! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 13 13 Nina Drenth full f4038e7d-a12f-4353-96cf-e6889e169b1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a0e185a Mon, 02 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2883 Nina Drenth is pursuing her Masters of Divinity at Wycliffe College and works as a Spiritual Life Facilitator at Act Five, a Christian discipleship program in Hamilton, Ontario. She comes from a Christian Reformed background and is making vows into the Order of the Mustard Seed, a global inter-denominational religious order. She is a collage and mixed media artist, and spends her days off making sourdough bread and growing vegetables in her backyard. Nina Drenth is pursuing her Masters of Divinity at Wycliffe College and works as a Spiritual Life Facilitator at Act Five, a Christian discipleship program in Hamilton, Ontario. She comes from a Christian Reformed background and is making vows into the Or Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 2 2 Special Sneak Peak - Justin Koop Patreon Extended Interview bonus 8222f29c-22d1-4bef-87b5-7d6cf3473b8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/91f05bf2 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2508 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 12 12 Hot Take - David Greusel on Transcendent Beauty bonus f31af19c-e4f6-4062-8d34-c5f4d3c3842b https://share.transistor.fm/s/25405e75 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 266 In today’s Hot Take David Greusel examines his belief in a standard of objective and transcendent beauty and how it effects his perspective on Architecture. In today’s Hot Take David Greusel examines his belief in a standard of objective and transcendent beauty and how it effects his perspective on Architecture. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 12 12 Direct Message Update from Fr. Yuri - October 26th, 2020 trailer d881e669-295b-48e7-8300-56f74218140c https://share.transistor.fm/s/43a46daa Tue, 27 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 258 Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 12 12 David Greusel full 2c04b521-7f40-446c-bbc4-82f924b1633f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c88823f0 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2648 David Greusel is a professional architect with considerable experience in public assembly design including ballparks, arenas and convention centers. Along with a long list of institutional and collegiate projects, David was the lead designer for Minute Maid Park in Houston and PNC Park in Pittsburgh. David Greusel is a professional architect with considerable experience in public assembly design including ballparks, arenas and convention centers. Along with a long list of institutional and collegiate projects, David was the lead designer for Minute Ma Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 11 11 Hot Take - Daniel Doerksen on the relevance of the Bible bonus 150b9916-1e76-4637-8af0-c5d3394202b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eec121ca Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 501 In today’s Hot Take Daniel Doerksen explains why he thinks the Bible, despite being an ancient text, still holds relevance today. Enjoy! In today’s Hot Take Daniel Doerksen explains why he thinks the Bible, despite being an ancient text, still holds relevance today. Enjoy! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 11 11 Daniel Doerksen full caaee2b9-04cb-4beb-9d46-62c7a49add14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44d1b7da Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2762 Daniel Doerksen is an Occupational Therapist and Amateur Canadian Football Referee living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Daniel Doerksen is an Occupational Therapist and Amateur Canadian Football Referee living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 10 10 Hot Take - Dr Daniel Opperwall on the Importance of Intellectual Knowledge in Spirituality bonus 0154ab11-f265-43fd-9770-3207931b8c47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86718b36 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 341 In today’s Hot Take Dr Daniel Opperwall explains his thoughts on the importance that Intellectual knowledge plays in people’s spirituality. Enjoy In today’s Hot Take Dr Daniel Opperwall explains his thoughts on the importance that Intellectual knowledge plays in people’s spirituality. Enjoy Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 10 10 Dr Daniel Opperwall full 0b628536-d372-4b43-aba7-c6f27ab02dd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/193c59d8 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2830 Dr Daniel Opperwall is an Orthodox Christian author, teacher, scholar, father and husband. He lives and writes in Hamilton, Ontario. With a broad spectrum of tastes and interests, Dr Opperwall's work ranges from academic studies in Church history and patristics (in which he holds his PhD) to critical essays, scifi and fantasy, literary fiction, poetry, and children's books. Dr Opperwall teaches theology and Church history at the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College, University of Toronto. His courses are available both in-class and online. More information is on the Trinity website. Dr Daniel Opperwall is an Orthodox Christian author, teacher, scholar, father and husband. He lives and writes in Hamilton, Ontario. With a broad spectrum of tastes and interests, Dr Opperwall's work ranges from academic studies in Church history and patr Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 9 9 Hot Take - Erin Meagan Schwartz on the Canadian Improv Games bonus bbdcbb9e-dbaa-4258-bacc-2c0d1ec302ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/d43d136d Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 666 In today’s Hot Take Erin Meagan Schwartz and I chat about the impact that the Canadian Improv Games has had on our lives and what the Games offer young people today. For those that don’t know - The Canadian Improv Games (CIG) is a national charity dedicated to enriching the lives of youth through improvisational theatre programs that promotes invaluable skills including Positivity, Communication, Leadership, Commitment and Teamwork through a variety of annually programmed workshops, training sessions and performance opportunities. Enjoy In today’s Hot Take Erin Meagan Schwartz and I chat about the impact that the Canadian Improv Games has had on our lives and what the Games offer young people today. For those that don’t know - The Canadian Improv Games (CIG) is a national charity dedicat Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 9 9 Erin Meagan Schwartz full a6401fef-f815-4ca0-872a-94f54f797e80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1b68545 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2542 Erin Meagan Schwartz is an Ashkenazi Jewish non-binary creator from Winnipeg, Treaty 1 Territory with a deep craving for understanding and collaboration. Erin Meagan Schwartz is an Ashkenazi Jewish non-binary creator from Winnipeg, Treaty 1 Territory with a deep craving for understanding and collaboration. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 8 8 Hot Take - Deacon Symeon Price on the value of communal religious practice bonus eb152f61-c3a9-44b3-8e66-72a6ed298d4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f832832b Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 328 In today’s Hot Take I ask Fr. Dcn. Symeon to explain how he thinks about the connection between personal spirituality and religion. Enjoy! In today’s Hot Take I ask Fr. Dcn. Symeon to explain how he thinks about the connection between personal spirituality and religion. Enjoy! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 8 8 Deacon Symeon Price full af43dcd3-6a5d-4711-945b-347aa1c369d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/854bd3e1 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2792 Symeon Price is a Deacon in the Orthodox Church. He's interested in questions of beauty, trauma, and food. Symeon Price is a Deacon in the Orthodox Church. He's interested in questions of beauty, trauma, and food. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 7 7 Hot Take - Daniel Bergman on being a Protestant Missionary in an Orthodox Christian country bonus d7df0f54-d8a4-44da-8403-d91b444d414b https://share.transistor.fm/s/dee5754f Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 417 In today’s Hot Take Daniel Bergman tells the story of when he attended an Orthodox Christian Easter vigil while being a Protestant missionary in Ukraine. Enjoy! In today’s Hot Take Daniel Bergman tells the story of when he attended an Orthodox Christian Easter vigil while being a Protestant missionary in Ukraine. Enjoy! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 7 7 Daniel Bergman full 2b151c6a-d195-44e4-b40b-5f6aa6860244 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e4a20db Mon, 21 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2783 Daniel Bergman is a musician, podcaster, teacher, Guinness world record holder, and Christian worship leader. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Daniel Bergman is a musician, podcaster, teacher, Guinness world record holder, and Christian worship leader. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 6 6 Hot Takes - Braden Siemens on the Deconstruction of his Christian Faith bonus 04d2044b-7cd9-4247-a63d-fc330dac027c https://share.transistor.fm/s/33912507 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 389 In today’s Hot Take Braden Siemens takes me through the deconstruction of his Christian faith. His explanation begins when I asked if he is still part of the house Church that he started. Enjoy! In today’s Hot Take Braden Siemens takes me through the deconstruction of his Christian faith. His explanation begins when I asked if he is still part of the house Church that he started. Enjoy! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 6 6 Braden Siemens full d7f65d45-83ab-4c7a-a930-2de759613497 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef44fdbc Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2600 Braden Siemens is an academic, poet, family man, and all around good guy. Braden Siemens is an academic, poet, family man, and all around good guy. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. Yes 1 1 5 5 Hot Take - Kevin Makins on raising money for Churches. bonus 47cc9a6b-acb3-411d-90f9-90e977147672 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d91c50f Thu, 10 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 494 I ask Kevin Makins, pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ontario, how he's personally approached the issue of money and the Church. Enjoy! I ask Kevin Makins, pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ontario, how he's personally approached the issue of money and the Church. Enjoy! Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. Yes 1 1 5 5 Kevin Makins full 3736757e-dfb8-4bf3-aa64-d1fa06992c59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad6f31b6 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2938 Kevin Makins is the founding pastor of Eucharist Church in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He likes to share what he's learned through writing, podcasts, videos, and one-man shows. His new book "Why Would Anyone Go to Church?" explores the complicated place in which Christianity finds itself in 21st century North America. Kevin Makins is the founding pastor of Eucharist Church in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He likes to share what he's learned through writing, podcasts, videos, and one-man shows. His new book "Why Would Anyone Go to Church?" explores the complicated Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 4 4 Hot Take - Max Harwood on the changes that fatherhood brought on his spirituality. bonus 8f549eed-ad4d-4b3e-a90b-315706181470 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3f68824 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 248 In today’s Hot Take Max Harwood reflects on how becoming a father has changed his spiritual life. Enjoy. In today’s Hot Take Max Harwood reflects on how becoming a father has changed his spiritual life. Enjoy. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 4 4 Max Harwood full e9aa0c18-4669-4ff1-8347-960a7af3dbba https://share.transistor.fm/s/90a8a41c Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2858 Max Harwood is a husband, father, and small business owner with a keen interest in issues of Christian Theology. He earned a Master's of Theological Studies from the University of Toronto and was awarded 'Best Master's Thesis' by the Faculty of Divinity at Trinity College. Max Harwood is a husband, father, and small business owner with a keen interest in issues of Christian Theology. He earned a Master's of Theological Studies from the University of Toronto and was awarded 'Best Master's Thesis' by the Faculty of Divinity a Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 3 3 Hot Take - Kenton Dyck on the Celibacy of Priests bonus 39d6c9c5-87f1-4f5b-ba9b-21b5f4f1ecaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/7862ba74 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 702 In this Hot Take Kenton and Yuri discuss the concept of priestly celibacy and the struggles that pastors have in feeling connected to their own Church communities. In this Hot Take Kenton and Yuri discuss the concept of priestly celibacy and the struggles that pastors have in feeling connected to their own Church communities. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 3 3 Kenton Dyck full af862f3e-000f-4c31-b8fe-25334496006e https://share.transistor.fm/s/81a3b3cb Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2885 Kenton Dyck is an actor, improviser, writer and radio host. He lives in Steinbach, Manitoba. Kenton Dyck is an actor, improviser, writer and radio host. He lives in Steinbach, Manitoba. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 2 2 Hot Take - Justin Koop on his problems with Orthodox Christianity bonus 48ae1619-1b52-407f-82b5-fa052cf4d518 https://share.transistor.fm/s/150e4d06 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 494 In today’s Hot Take Fr. Yuri asks Justin Koop to explain the problems he has with Orthodox Christianity and what stops him from joining it. In today’s Hot Take Fr. Yuri asks Justin Koop to explain the problems he has with Orthodox Christianity and what stops him from joining it. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 2 2 Justin Koop full b37bc9b2-a9d1-4ce4-aa37-c198cf52bed5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c8624c1 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 2794 Justin Koop runs a gaming ministry in Winnipeg, holds a degree in Biblical Studies, and has experienced various forms of Christian expression first hand. Justin Koop runs a gaming ministry in Winnipeg, holds a degree in Biblical Studies, and has experienced various forms of Christian expression first hand. Religion, Christianity, Priest, Interview, Guests, Stories, Faith, Faith Journey, Conversion. No 1 1 1 1 Hot Take - Bev Katherine on the Spirituality of Therapy bonus e977fe7b-c041-4531-8553-d9b47c5eaa24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0178891 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Fr. Yuri Hladio Fr. Yuri Hladio 305 In this episode Bev Katherine explains why she wouldn't characterize the therapy she administers as "Spiritual". 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