Enacting the Kingdom

Welcome to ‘Enacting the Kingdom’: A Podcast about Liturgical Worship. Fr. Yuri Hladio is an Orthodox Christian priest with a life-long desire to keep learning. Fr. Geoffrey holds a doctorate in Liturgical Theology and is the director of Orthodox Christian Studies at Trinity College, University of Toronto. Together they explore the narrative and liturgical theology of the Orthodox Christian Church.

Evening Prayer in the Orthodox Church - Introducing Season One

In this episode Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri go over the ground rules of our study of Vespers. Also, they define some terms and present some concepts that will come up throughout the study. Enjoy the show!

08-08
45:03

Setting the Stage - Psalm 103 E1 - Series Preview

In this episode Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri lay the groundwork in anticipation for a deep dive into the study of Psalm 103 at the beginning of vespers.

08-17
19:53

Death Comes First - Psalm 103 E2 - Biblical Context

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08-24
33:58

Everyone's Doing It - Psalm 103 E3 - Historical Development

Fr. Geoffrey & Fr. Yuri discuss the historical circumstances that led to the placing of Psalm 103 at the beginning of Vespers.

08-31
21:11

Lights, Camera, Action! - Psalm 103 E4 - Narrative Trajectory

Fr. Geoffrey & Fr. Yuri discuss the narrative purpose and meaning of having Psalm 103 as the beginning psalm of Vespers

09-07
36:50

Circles & Censing - Psalm 103 E5 - Liturgical Participation

Fr. Geoffrey & Fr. Yuri discuss how the assembled community experiences Psalm 103 at Vespers through Liturgical participation.

09-14
54:37

Being Born at Death - Psalm 103 E6 - Enacting the Kingdom

Fr. Geoffrey & Fr. Yuri discuss how Psalm 103 at Vespers can effect our lives outside the walls of the Church.

09-21
45:23

Peace on Earth - Litany of Peace E1 - Series Preview

Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri preview the discussions they've already recorded about the Litany of Peace.

09-28
21:19

Peace is our Purpose - Litany of Peace E2 - Biblical Context

Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri explore the Biblical foundations of the Litany of Peace.

10-05
50:28

Late Bloomer - Litany of Peace E3 - Historical Development

Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri investigate the historical development of the Litany of Peace

10-12
30:58

Setting the Mood - Litany of Peace E4 - Narrative Trajectory

Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri contextualize the Litany of Peace within the narrative structure of Vespers.

10-19
31:48

Who's Actually Praying? - Litany of Peace E5 - Liturgical Participation

Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri explore the differing liturgical roles of the Deacon, Presbyter, and Congregation during the Litany of Peace

10-26
32:42

Are You at Peace? - Litany of Peace E6 - Enacting the Kingdom

In this Episode Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri explain different ways in which the Litany of Peace can influence our lives outside of Church.

11-02
24:03

Take a Load Off - Kathisma E1 - Series Preview

Enjoy a quick preview of our new series on the "Kathisma".

11-09
24:16

Psalms, Songs & Automobiles - Kathisma E2 - Biblical Context

Kathisma means "to sit" and refers to portions of the book of Psalms as used liturgically. Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri help contextualize this form of prayer within its Biblical context.

11-16
36:14

Ancient Patterns - Kathisma E3 - Historical Development

Desert vs City - Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri explore the historical development of different forms of worship and how they have come to be they way they are today.

11-23
33:32

Go with the Flow - Kathisma E4 - Narrative Trajectory

What purpose does the Kathisma serve in the structure of Vespers?

11-30
30:59

Take a Seat - Kathisma E5 - Liturgical Participation

How can we best participate during the Kathisma at Vespers?

12-07
32:40

Living in Cycles - Kathisma E6 - Enacting the Kingdom

How does the Kathisma portion of Vespers actually change our life outside of Church?

12-14
33:59

Orientation, Disorientation, Reorientation - Lamp-Lighting Psalms E1 - Series Preview

Psalms 140-141-129-116 are read at every Vespers service.

12-28
21:13

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