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Paul Kingsnorth’s Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity is one of the most important books written about technology, modernity, and the loss of the sacred...and it was written by an Orthodox Christian! ||This is why I have decided to spend the coming weeks and months looking at many of the topics that Kingsnorth touches on from the perspective of Orthodox Christianity. ||I am working through the book methodically on the Gadfly Academy YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/_QEH4NsKcCI ||And I will be occasionally livestreaming on Monday evenings at 7:30pm (EST) here on the Protecting Veil YT channel. The difference being that here on Protecting Veil, I will be considering these themes in light of Orthodox Christian teaching. ||I hope you will join us as we work our way through Kingsnorth's book! ||In my latest video I provide a brief introduction to Kingsnorth, and discuss the book studies: https://youtu.be/Yh0eoS2528M ||

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Father Alexander Earl continues his discussion of Beauty as Theophany, by looking at the idea of Beauty in the Fathers, in particular in St. Dionysius the Areopagite. ||Why does the Orthodox vision of beauty begin in weakness, longing, and self-emptying love? How does this vision overturn the modern obsession with power and appearance? ||

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In this episode Archpriest Chad Hatfield, previously President of St. Vladimir's Seminary, discusses the history of St. Vladimir's Seminary. ||

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In this episode, Sr. Anastasia explores the radical soft power of Christianity—the hidden influence that shapes lives and nations in ways the world rarely sees. From the mystical role of women in God’s plan to the Church’s unseen work of prayer, sacrifice, and holiness, this conversation unpacks a countercultural vision of power, gender, and spiritual renewal. ||

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• How Christianity is built on soft power, not force
• The Church’s unseen influence on history and culture
• The unique spiritual role of women in God’s plan
• Feminism’s partial truths—and where it falls short
• Rediscovering holiness, sacrifice, and spiritual renewal

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A rare firsthand account of Father Seraphim (Rose) at his Platina monastery. From carrying water and pounding nails to a dream that foretold his passing, this episode captures moments of holiness, mystery, and transformation.

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• Early days of Platina monastery
• Working alongside Father Seraphim (Rose)
• The dream that predicted his death
• His funeral and the mysterious fire

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In this episode, Dr. David Bradshaw explores how Orthodox Christianity transforms our understanding of marriage, sexuality, and family. Drawing on the Fathers and contemporary Orthodox thinkers, he looks at marriage as a sacrament, a path to holiness, and even a form of martyrdom. ||

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• Marriage as a “little church” ||
• The role of love, sacrifice, and children ||
• Tensions between ascetic and family life ||
• Orthodoxy on sexuality: gift or temptation? ||
• Is marriage a path to salvation? ||

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In this episode Archpriest Chad Hatfield, previously President of St. Vladimir's Seminary, discusses some of the bold initiatives shaping the future of St. Vladimir’s Seminary.

From new language translation projects and global partnerships to renewed preaching and spiritual formation, discover how one Orthodox seminary is preparing leaders for a changing world.

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• Global translation & audiobook projects
• Catechumens and the vocation crisis
• Seminary renewal and expansion
• Preaching and rhetoric in the Orthodox Church
• Spiritual formation and pastoral preparation

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In this episode, Sister Anastasia unpacks one of the hardest but most healing aspects of Christian life: intellectual surrender. Drawing from the Orthodox tradition, she explores why humility, innocence, and the crucifixion of the mind are central to faith — and why self-worship blocks divine healing.

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• Why Orthodoxy emphasizes innocence and humility
• The danger of self-worship in both secular and spiritual life
• How freedom comes only through self-sacrifice
• The presence of Christ in our weakness ||

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Russian Orthodox pianist Vladimir Pleshakov recounts his childhood in Shanghai in the shadow of St. John Maximovitch's cathedral...

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✨ The Holy Trinity is not just abstract theology—it reveals something about humanity and creation. || That said, there are limits as to how far there is an analogy between the Holy Trinity and humanity. These limits are important, and are central to Dr. Edith Humphrey's 2025 Keynote address, "The Beauty of God With Humanity: The Trinity And Theological Anthropology." ||

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What does someone who is coming into Orthodox Christianity need to know about the faith?

In this episode, Jonathan Pageau addresses this question and discusses basic concepts in Orthodox Christianity.