Sacramental Living

Michael discusses the nature of evil from an Orthodox Christian perspective and why evil always leads to its own destruction.

Michael discusses the Orthodox theological understanding of what it means to be a person, and how the passion of politics poses a danger to us in how we regard and treat each other as persons.

Michael examines the Star Wars phenomenon from an Orthodox Christian and sacramental point of view, and with a special focus on comparisons between the Force and the Holy Spirit.

Michael discusses flaws in the debate of “God or Science” and shows why “God and science” is a more appropriate, and how science can serve as a sacramental means to deepen our faith.

Michael describes an Orthodox understanding of why we should care for the environment, and what the story of Cain and Abel teaches us about this important issue.

Michael helps us understand the critical difference between intelligence and wisdom. In this episode, he references Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon's book Wise Lives: Orthodox Christian Reflections on the Wisdom of Sirach.

What happens when life delivers a blow we were not prepared for? Michael shares the story of how one person reacted and what we can learn from it.

Michael looks at the story of the Woman at the Well and extracts lessons for understanding how Christ can forgive sexual sin.

Michael explores the source of our inspiration when we create for the glory of God.

Michael explores and explains Christ’s teaching on life and the perspective and priorities we should have as a result.

Michael offers in-depth thoughts on death from an Orthodox perspective.

Michael observes a sign in a bookstore and reflects on how it symbolically speaks to the state of Christianity in our country today.

Michael shares two different experiences from his own life when desiring a word from God.

Michael says all deep and lasting stories, truth or mythical, are echoes or reflections of the true story of The Greatest Story Ever Told.

Michael challenges us to avoid the extremes as we attempt to live in an increasingly dark culture as Orthodox Christians. Christ has given us the example.

Michael discusses why understanding the personal nature of God and experiencing God’s presence is so important and what it means to us.

If we are honest, we will all admit that we struggle from time to time with doubt. Michael reflects on that reality and helps us understand the meaning of doubt as well as faith.

In his third episode, Michael reflects on a topic in the news a lot lately. How do we as Orthodox Christians view marriage and what is significant about our ceremony?

Michael speaks to the layman about the way we see ourselves in the structure of the Church.

Michael Haldas introduces himself and his new podcast giving us a glimpse of what to expect twice each month beginning today.