Episodes
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Priest Transfers

8/8/2017
In this episode, Fr. Ted talks about the reality of priest transfers and how they affect church communities.

Duration:00:16:07

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Mythbusters #2

7/11/2017
In this second episode of Fr.TEDTalks Orthodox Mythbusters, Fr. Ted and Tina explore issues of fasting, superstitions and raising kids in the church

Duration:00:16:28

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The Gift of a Prayer Rope?

6/29/2017

Duration:00:09:40

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Climbing the Mountain Part 2: Q&A

4/5/2017

Duration:00:31:13

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Climbing the Mountain: Part 1

3/29/2017
In this talk, given at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto, Canada, Fr. Ted discusses the lenten journey as climbing a mountain.

Duration:00:44:10

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What’s the Deal with Lent?

3/22/2017
In this "retro edition" of Fr.TEDTalks, Fr. Ted explores some of the main themes of Great Lent.

Duration:00:12:32

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Of Water and the Spirit and Idolatry

1/10/2017
In this episode, Fr. Ted explores the meaning of Holy Epiphany and the many misunderstandings that surround it.

Duration:00:17:34

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Christ is Born!

12/21/2016
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! In his last video of 2016 Fr. Ted exhorts us to remember the true meaning of Christmas and to hold fast to the Orthodox traditions surrounding the Nativity of our Lord.

Duration:00:03:28

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Catholic & Apostolic?

11/29/2016

Duration:00:08:01

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Holding Back in Confession?

11/16/2016
In this episode, Fr. Ted discusses whether it is beneficial to confess only certain sins while hiding others from one's spiritual father.

Duration:00:10:44

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Christian Halloween?

11/1/2016
In this video, Fr.Ted tackles the controversial subject of Christians engaging with the western phenomenon of Halloween. Should we engage or not? Should we accept or reject? Or is there a middle ground?

Duration:00:15:49

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Are There Two Gods?

10/12/2016
In this episode Fr.Ted discusses why there is perception that God acts differently in the Old Testament as opposed to the way He acts in the New.

Duration:00:07:03

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Cognitive Dissonance

9/13/2016
In this week's video, Fr. Ted talks about the phenomenon of Orthodox Christians holding beliefs that are contrary to their faith while not recognizing the fundamental problem with such a mentality.

Duration:00:13:56

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The Evil Eye

8/9/2016
In this episode, Fr. Ted discusses the Church's belief in the phenomenon of the "Evil Eye" and the many myths that surround it.

Duration:00:15:35

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Confession

8/2/2016
In this episode, Fr. Ted discusses the theology behind the Holy Sacrament of Confession and the practical side of how it is conducted.

Duration:00:14:20

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Female Ordination

7/26/2016
In this video, Fr.Ted, Steve Christoforou, and Christina Andresen discuss the question of female ordination in the church.

Duration:00:20:21

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Soulmates!

7/19/2016
In this episode, Fr.Ted interviews Dr. Al Rossi, Director of Counseling and Psychology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the nature of relationships. How does one find their mate? Is there such a thing as a "Soulmate" or does Orthodoxy offer an alternative?

Duration:00:14:40

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Orthodox Mythbusters #1

7/12/2016
In this episode, Fr.Ted and Tina Chreppas perform a Q&A lightning round called "Orthodox Mythbusters," in which Tina asks Fr.Ted 10 questions and he has about 10 seconds to answer. We hope this to be the first of many "mythbuster" episodes.

Duration:00:07:00

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Raising Kids in the Church

7/5/2016
In this Fr.TEDTalk, guest Elissa Bjeletich and Fr. Ted discuss the importance of raising our children in the Church.

Duration:00:11:57

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Spiritual But Not Religious

7/5/2016
In this talk Fr. Ted and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick (Orthodoxy & Heterodoxy) discuss the often used term "Spiritual but not Religious" and what it means for Orthodox Christians.

Duration:00:14:34