What does it mean to live liturgically as an Orthodox Christian? In this episode of the Raised & Redeemed podcast, I sit down with Fr. Christian Siskos, Assistant Priest at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, NC, and the voice behind Noetic Spring.
Together, we explore how Orthodox Christians can live out the faith daily through prayer, fasting, the feasts, and the sacraments—passing the beauty of Orthodoxy on to future generations.
We discuss the meaning of the Eucharist, the role of women in the Church, head coverings, beauty standards, and how Orthodox Christians can navigate cultural challenges like Halloween, yoga, and modern media. Fr. Christian also shares about his children’s curriculum Little Ascetics, designed to help families nurture faith in their homes.
If you’ve ever wondered how to live a liturgical life, how to participate in the Orthodox cycle of feasts and fasts, or how Orthodoxy responds to today’s hot-button issues—this conversation is for you.
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Newsletter & all links : https://noeticspring.kit.com
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⏳ Timestamps
00:00–02:00 Intro
02:00–16:00 What does it mean to live a liturgical life?
16:00–18:48 The levels and spirit of fasting
18:48–24:13 Advice about worldly media
24:13–30:59 Beauty standards, makeup, and veiling
30:59–32:13 What to do if you don’t live near a parish
32:13–39:27 The significance of the Eucharist
39:27–41:44 Who is “the Church”?
41:44–46:00 How the Church trains believers in the gifts of the Spirit
46:00–54:24 How to discern true vs. false prophets
54:24–56:47 What roles can women play in the Church?
56:47–1:01:10 Marriage or monasticism?
1:01:10–1:07:48 How Christians should approach Halloween
1:07:48–1:14:56 How Christians should approach yoga
1:14:56–1:16:23 Closing + Noetic Spring