#71 Without Bargains: Rethinking Suffering, Fasting, and Obedience + Father Michael Butler

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Cassian Bellino

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The Bible has been a bestseller for millennia, yet learning about Christianity can feel daunting. I felt the same way. So, as I asked questions, I hit "Record." Biblically Speaking is for curious Christians seeking clear answers to big Bible questions. Each episode unpacks Scripture with theologians, breaking down passages, parables, and prophecies to make the Bible relatable and easy to understand. If you're looking to grow in faith with real insights and a fresh perspective, this podcast is your guide to understanding God's Word simply and meaningfully.

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#71 Without Bargains: Rethinking Suffering, Fasting, and Obedience + Father Michael Butler

Biblically Speaking

1 hour 7 minutes 2 seconds

2 months ago

#71 Without Bargains: Rethinking Suffering, Fasting, and Obedience + Father Michael Butler

How do “covert contracts” with God form in our hearts, often without us realizing?

What are the purposes of fasting beyond “giving something up”?

How do anger, doubt, or grief fit into a genuine spiritual life?

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Rev'd Archpriest Michael Butler has been a priest for 30 years, serving parishes in Michigan and Ohio. He has a BA in archetypal psychology, an MA in theology, and a PhD in church history & patristics. He has taught at university and trained men for the diaconate. He has worked with the Foundation for Research in Economics and the Environment (Bozeman, MT), the Liberty Fund (Indianapolis, IN), and the Acton Institute (Grand Rapids, MI) on interdisciplinary work in environmentalism, economics, religion, literature, philosophy, politics, social justice, and natural law. For 30 years he has been interested in men’s work, especially in the areas of rites of passage, masculine archetypes, sacred space/time, and initiation. He is always looking for ways that traditional Orthodox psychology, spirituality, and practice can help everyone today become the best they can be. He is married to Annette, his wife of 40 years, and has two grown sons. When he's not at home, or at church, or in conversation with someone over coffee, he'll likely be at the gym, pumping iron.

Recommended reading from Fr. Michael Butler:

📘 The Orthodox Way by Kallistos Ware - https://www.amazon.com/Orthodox-Way-Kallistos-Ware/dp/0913836583

📘 For the Life of the World by Alexander Schmemann - https://www.amazon.com/Life-World-Sacraments-Orthodoxy/dp/0913836087

📘 On the Incarnation by Athanasius - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2802.htm

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