At the Intersection of East and West

Dn. Michael Hyatt and Ancient Faith Radio

Many people today are at a crossroads of faith. Longing for roots, some have encountered Orthodox Christianity. This podcast is taken from a class taught by Dn. Michael Hyatt, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and is presented by Ancient Faith

  • Thinking Orthodox -Jesus Christ and the Orthodox Phronema
    In this study, Dn. Michael wrap up his series on Thinking Orthodox. He summarizes the book, by looking at How Jesus Christ is the epitome of an Orthodox phronema. He considers seven truths about developing an Orthodox mindset.
    7 February 2022, 9:30 pm
  • Thinking Orthodox - Characteristics of the True Orthodox Theologian
    As we have learned, “the theologian is one who prays.” While that is certainly important, it’s not the only characteristic of true theologians. There’s more to it than that—much more. In this episode, Dn. Michael considers ten characteristics of true theologians. Surprisingly, they’re relevant to all Orthodox Christians not just theologians.
    21 January 2022, 8:42 pm
  • Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - The Fathers
    An Orthodox Phronema sits on a three-legged stool: Tradition, Scripture, and the Fathers. In this episode, we consider the role of the Fathers. Specifically, we answer several questions about them: Who are they, why are they important, and how do they relate to Scripture and Tradition.
    23 December 2021, 3:16 am
  • Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - Scripture
    We’ve seen the important role Tradition plays in the shaping of our phronema. But what role does the Bible play in its development? To answer that question, we consider Holy Scriptures from three perspectives: Inspiration, Interpretation, and Instruction. We also look at how Tradition and Scripture relate to each other.
    13 December 2021, 5:50 pm
  • Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - Tradition
    Tradition is the foundation of Orthodox Christianity. It permeates everything we believe and do. But when Orthodox Christians talk about Tradition, they mean something different that Protestants or Roman Catholics. In this episode, we consider five questions about Tradition, including what it is and what it’s not
    6 December 2021, 3:30 am
  • Thinking Orthodox - Theology and Theologians
    Many people view theology as a dry, academic pursuit. In the Orthodox tradition, however, we understand theology as talking to God, not merely talking about Him. In this episode, we look at the three saints in the church’s history who bear the title “Theologian.” Their examples show us what true theology is and how to make it part of our Christian experience.
    11 November 2021, 8:53 pm
  • Thinking Orthodox - Acquiring an Orthodox Phronema
    Up until this point, we have focused on understanding the concept of an Orthodox phronema—what it is and how it is different from the Western phronema. In this episode, we explore five actions you need to take in order to acquire an Orthodox phronema. Thinking Orthodox by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou
    28 October 2021, 8:59 pm
  • Thinking Orthodox - Phronema in the Western Tradition
    The concept of “phronema” (a mindset, approach, stance, or way of thinking) is inescapable. Everyone has one. However, the phronema of the West is very different from that of the East. In this episode, Dn. Michael unpacks the two major expressions of the Western phronema: Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. While they seem very different, they are more similar than you might think.
    26 October 2021, 11:41 am
  • Thinking Orthodox - The Orthodox Phronema
    Now that we’ve discussed the two major expressions of the Western phronema (episode 122), Dn. Michael returns to the Orthodox phronema to compare and contrast it. If we are going to acquire it, we need to know what we’re looking for. In this episode he discusses the five main attributes of an Orthodox phronema.
    21 October 2021, 8:28 pm
  • Thinking Orthodox - What is Phronema?
    In this week’s class, Dn. Michael considers Orthodox Thinking from four different perspectives: Ancient Greek literature, the Biblical text, the writings of the fathers, and the practice of ordinary Orthodox Christians.
    2 October 2021, 1:42 pm
  • Thinking Orthodox - The Distinctiveness of Orthodox Christianity
    Dn. Michael Hyatt begins looking at chapter 2 of Thinking Orthodox by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou. It's called The Distinctiveness of Orthodox Christianity.
    24 September 2021, 6:52 pm
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