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“Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16)Adults fear that young people will grow up and stop being Christians. But no one ever fears that a kid will stop rooting for their favorite sports team. Why?We'll look at how the life of a sports fan can challenge the way we share the Faith with others. Because our goal isn't simply to make people loyal to our religion: it's to give them a taste of holiness and inspire them to be saints.If we're going to raise people to be faithful Orthodox Christians, we need to start here.As always, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you act on what you'll learn: mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee154
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But He would withdraw to deserted places and pray.” (Luke 5:16)#WorldMentalHealthDay can help raise awareness about the importance of self-care. But does this mean self-indulgence? Is taking care of your health a selfish thing that Christians should avoid? Aren't we called to sacrifice everything for God and neighbor?We'll look at the example of Jesus Himself and the powerful words of St Isaac the Syrian to see why Christian self-care is actually selfless. Because, when we care for ourselves, it puts us in a position to love more deeply. This is especially important during the coronavirus pandemic and Covid. We can still Be the Bee and Live Orthodoxy even in the toughest times.As a special bonus, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you act on what you'll learn. mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee153
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“The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”(John 1:5)Politics are toxic and the world seems full of darkness. Is our job, as Christians, to fight that darkness?We'll review the advice of two greats saints (St Isaac the Syrian and St Poprhyrios of Kavsokalyvia) to see how we can bring the Light of Christ into a world darkened by toxic politics.As a special bonus, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you act on what you'll learn. mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee152
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“My strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:8)Whether it's a mean comment or act of violence, why is it so easy to hurt people? And why should we care?We're all afraid of being weak, and will often hurt others to feel strong. Yet Jesus showed us that true strength often involves being weak: this is the way of love and the cross. As a special bonus, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you act on what you'll learn. https://mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee151
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"For indeed, the Kingdom of God is within you."(Luke 17:21)Sticking to our daily prayer rule can be tough! But why?We'll explore the simple reason prayer can feel crammed into our day rather than a natural part of it. And we'll offer a simple way to help you transform wasted moments into opportunities for connection with God.As a special bonus, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you focus on how you can act on what you'll learn. https://mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee150
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"One who every hour prepares himself to give answers for his own sins will not quickly lift up his head to examine the mistakes of others.” (St. Gennadius of Constantinople)It's easy to point our finger at someone else's mistakes, rather than focus on our own. Why?We'll explore the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant and the two big things that make it easy to judge others.As a special bonus, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you focus on your sins, not others. https://mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee149
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“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16If your parish suddenly disappeared, would anyone notice? Are we living out the Gospel in our neighborhoods and communities?Because we believe the same things that the first Christians taught. But do we act like them?Last week, we talked about the importance of prayer. But we can't forget almsgiving in our spiritual practice.We've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you work through how you can better love your neighbor. https://mailchi.mp/goarch/be_be_bee_148Questions you might be struggling with, that we'll touch on in the video:How do we act like Christians?How do I love my neighbor?How to act like a Christian?What is unchristian like behavior?What are Bible rules to live by?What is social justice in Christianity?What does the Bible say about social justice?What is social justice really mean?Social justice and the Gospel?Why do young adults leave the Church?Why do people quit going to Church?
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“It is better to pray little but often.” -Saint Theophylact of BulgariaStruggling to say your prayers? We want to help you connect with God!Let's start the new Church year with the Y2AM Prayer Challenge. Let's build a good daily habit and stick to a daily prayer rule for the next 3 months.In this episode, we share 4 keys to help you start (and stick to) your daily prayer rule. And we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you make progress. https://mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee147
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Have you ever felt pressure about getting into the right school? Getting the right job?"Vocation" is about a lot more than a job. It's about how we respond to God's call. To learn how, Steve is joined by Anna Karos: a graduate of the CrossRoad Summer Institute. crossroadinstitute.org
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Graduation ceremonies across the country have been cancelled. The Church is here to honor you!But we're not simply honoring your grades or extracurriculars. Steve is joined by Christina Andresen (Director of Ministries for Orthodox Christian Fellowship) to explore how Pentecost can shape our graduation celebration.Because you are called to be the hands of God in a world that needs healing. And you've received the gift of the Holy Spirit to prepare you to be a prophetic voice in the world. Have you been struggling with changes to your life the last few months? We've prepared a "Healthy Human" Journal with guided questions to help you stay healthy: mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.Get your free "Healthy Human" PDF here: https://mailchi.mp/goarch/be_the_bee_144
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Feeling scared to go back to school or work? What about Church?This has been a crazy time for us all. So Steve and Christian and back to share 4 keys to staying healthy during the coronavirus pandemic (and as public place begin to reopen). They even made a companion journal to the episode. The journal offers guided questions to help you stay healthy: mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.Get your free "Healthy Human" PDF here: https://mailchi.mp/goarch/be_the_bee_144Are you anxious for churches to reopen? Are you feeling scared? Leave a comment and share how you're doing.
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Struggling to start a good routine, like saying prayers every morning? Finding it impossible to break a bad habit, like watching too much TV? Don't worry, we're here for you.Steve and Christian share 5 tips to help you build healthy habits! With these 5 tips in hand, what healthy habit would you like to build? Leave a comment and let us know!The guys learned a lot from Charles Duhigg's book "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business."
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As an Orthodox Christian, you're often the only one in the room. How do you share your faith in Christ with others? Why are you an Orthodox Christian (rather than part of some other tradition)? Father Andrew Stephen Damick joins Steve again as they share 4 basics reasons they're Orthodox Christians.
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Christians seem more divided than ever. Is there really such a thing as "one" Church? Does Christian unity even matter? Father Andrew Stephen Damick joins Steve to tackle these important questions!
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If we are faithful, does God reward us? Does He promise wealth and blessings? Or is true happiness so much more...Hank Hanegraaff, the Bible Answer Man, joins Steve at the start of Holy Week.
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We're stuck at home We haven't been to Church services in weeks.What does it all mean? Steve shares a prayer and a parable that can help us see this with the eyes of a bee.
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Can you be spiritual without organized religion? What does it even mean to be spiritual? Maybe we need to rethink what we mean by spirituality and religion...Maybe we need to live like Christians: full of the Holy Spirit.
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Who decides what is "bad" vs what is "good?" Is being "good" simply about following the right rules? Dr Timothy Patitsas, author of "The Ethics of Beauty" and Professor at Hellenic College Holy Cross, joins Steve this week!
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Our lives can feel empty and alone. But the Church offers us a different kind of emptiness: one that will lead us to be full of the Holy Spirit.
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Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joins Steve to explore why service is at the heart of our lives as Christians. But he also reminds us that, if we truly want to emphasize service, then we must also emphasize the services of the Church.
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