Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 5: Eastern view on the Sacred Heart
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support our work, please consider buying us a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/NathanSymeonThis video was produced by: Anatole Occidens If you'd like to support, please consider purchasing our merchandise and following us on Instagram.www.anatoleoccidens.com www.instagram.com/anatoleoccidensCan devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus really be accused of Nestorianism?In this video, Fr. Nathan responds from an Eastern Christian perspective, showing why these common online criticisms don’t hold up.Drawing on Scripture, the Fathers, and the lived tradition of East and West, he explains:How St. Paul and the Gospels link Christ’s heart with His compassion.Why venerating the Heart always means venerating the whole divine Person, not a “part” of Christ.Why accusations of Nestorianism are historically and theologically false.Parallels between Sacred Heart devotion and Eastern practices like the Jesus Prayer, the veneration of icons, relics, and the Holy Cross. How both East and West emphasize the unity of Christ’s divine and human natures in every devotion.Rather than dividing, the Sacred Heart devotion invites us deeper into the mystery of Christ’s love—a love that embraces His whole life, passion, death, and resurrection.“We venerate the whole Person, the whole life, every action of Christ, for all of Christ and every action of Christ, is for our salvation.”00:00 – Introduction 00:53 – Scripture: Christ’s compassion and His Heart 01:30 – Online critiques of the Sacred Heart 02:05 – Why “Nestorian” accusations are false03:40 – Eastern parallels: icons, relics, and the Cross 04:20 – The Blood and water from Christ’s side 07:25 – The Heart in Eastern spirituality & Jesus Prayer 08:00 – Conclusion: One Christ, one Heart #sacredheart #christian #catholic #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #christiantheologySupport the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Crisis and Renewal in the Church w/ Father Ryan McDaniel (SOTL ep 16) Part 1
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostIn Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQFor more of Father Ryan:https://m.youtube.com/@Fr.Ryan.McDanielFather Nathan Symeon sits down with Father Ryan McDaniel to share his inspiring journey of faith. From exploring different traditions to finding his spiritual home and pursuing a path in academia, this conversation offers deep insights into the search for truth and meaning.Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 4: Controlling Thoughts in Justin Martyr & Evagrios
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support our work, please consider buying us a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/NathanSymeonThis video was produced by: Anatole Occidens If you'd like to support, please consider purchasing our merchandise and following us on Instagram.www.anatoleoccidens.com www.instagram.com/anatoleoccidensFrom the earliest centuries, the Fathers of the Church taught that the real spiritual battle begins in the mind.Justin Martyr spoke of the Logos Spermatikos, the “seed-bearing Word”, by which all truth comes from Christ.Evagrius Ponticus, a disciple of St. Gregory the Theologian, warned about logismoi, or intrusive thoughts, often sown by demons, that seek to enslave the soul.In this video, we bring these two teachings together to explore:How to discern between your own thoughts, divine illumination, and demonic suggestion.The five stages of a thought’s progression, from assault to passion and how to stop sin at its root.How grace works in the same process to lead us toward freedom, virtue, and becoming truly human in Christ.This is the battle for your mind and heart.#SpiritualWarfare #ChurchFathers #DesertFathers #ChristianSpirituality #OrthodoxChristianitySupport the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Contemporary Greek-Catholic Saints? w/ Fr Christopher Zugger (SOL Ep 15)
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostIn Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQWhat makes Byzantine Catholicism unique? In this episode of Spirit of Light, we welcome historian and priest Fr. Christopher Zugger to explore the rich spiritual heritage of the Eastern Catholic tradition. From the lives of lesser-known Byzantine Catholic saints to the vibrant liturgical beauty of the East, we dive into the history, suffering, and sanctity that shaped a Church often caught between empires and ideologies.Discover how Eastern Catholics remained faithful under persecution, how their saints differ from both Orthodox and Roman Catholic canonizations, and why their traditions offer a powerful witness for today.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into Church history, Eastern spirituality, and modern Catholic & Orthodox witness.Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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The Mechanics of Theosis (SOL Ep. 14)
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostFr. Nathan's thesis can be found at https://storage.googleapis.com/gator-users/user-1174889/documents/c2ff867c798b4215b1d785d38f62cdba/PARTICIPATORY_RECAPITULATION_FINAL_EDITION.pdfIn Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQIn this episode of Searchers of the Lost, we journey into one of the most profound and beautiful teachings of the early Church: Theosis, or deification. What does it mean to “become gods by grace”? How do the Eastern and Western traditions understand this mystery of union with God?Drawing from the writings of the Church Fathers, the Desert Ascetics, and both Orthodox and Catholic theology, we explore how Theosis is not a fringe idea, but the very purpose of our existence. This is not moral improvement or self-help — it is transformation by divine love, through the sacraments, prayer, and a life of repentance.Whether you're Catholic or Orthodox, cradle or convert, this episode invites you to rediscover the ancient Christian path of transfiguration. Join us as we search not just for knowledge, but for holiness — to become, as St. Athanasius said, “what Christ is by nature, by grace.”Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Welcome to the Searchers of the Lost podcast! Search for the Lord with us in this orthodox catholic podcastJoin us every two weeks for new episodes. As a searcher, I am convinced that there are so many fellow searchers out there who desire to dig deeper and search harder for the Lord (Matt.7:7), even as our mother did when Jesus was busy about the Father's buisness in the temple. My journey has been long, difficult, blessed, traversing various Protestant denominations, Orthodoxy and Catholicism, and I am positive it has not ended. Thus, this podcast is Christian, catholic, and orthodox, and everyone who loves these things should feel at home here. This priest and those I bring onto this podcast love Jesus and His Church, and our hope is to invite others into charitable and intelligent dialogue and debate, that one day we "may all be one" (John 17:21).Remember when commenting: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”― St. Augustine
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