Come Receive the Light was the first OCN program, and it remains the network’s flagship. Hosted by OCN’s Founding Father and President of Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology, Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Metropulos, the program tackles a variety of topics and perspectives on Orthodox and secular life, featuring interviews with guests from every jurisdiction and all walks of life. Come Receive the Light is best known and loved for its accessible, conversational style and inspiring outlook.
http://radio.myocn.net/podcast/TT/TT_2012/TT_121214.mp3 Listen Now as noted Orthodox scholar Fr. John McGuckin offers a fresh perspective on the chronic problem of celebrating an Orthodox feast amidst powerful secular influences. What is Christmas without Christ? Hear his surprising interpretation of “Happy Holidays,” a phrase which is often criticized in Christian circles. Fr. John Read more…
http://radio.myocn.net/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/crtl021316wv.mp3 Listen Now.Love. This gift of God is expressed in joy, patience, service… But our modern society has also distorted it, devalued it to a feeling for objects or to be expressed inappropriately towards people. Listen as Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, of St. John Greek Orthodox Church in Tampa, FL, speaks Read more…
Listen now as Come Receive the Light speaks with Alexei Krindatch, Assembly of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA Research Assistant on important facts about the geographic distribution of Orthodox parishes and church members in America. Read more about the report here. ABOUT THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK Orthodox Christian Network Read more…
http://radio.myocn.net/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/crtl022318.mp3 Listen Now. Join us as Fr. Chris speaks with Emmy Award winning writer, producer and author Yvette Manessis Corporon. She is currently a Senior Producer with the syndicated entertainment news show, EXTRA. Corporon shares with us how she was compelled to share the story of how her Yia Yia Read more…
Listen Now. Join us as Fr. Chris speaks with Art Dimopoulos, Executive Director of the National Hellenic Society. The National Hellenic Society is a proud association of Greek American leaders, visionaries, and philanthropists who perpetuate and celebrate a rich heritage. They discuss the organization’s mission and the importance of reaching Read more…
Listen Now. Join us as Fr. Chris speaks with Alison R. Plotas, President of Be Great, whose son Alexander is the inspiration for the foundation. Alexander died at the age of 13 months due to complications after a SUCCESSFUL Allogeneic Cord Blood Transplant (commonly known as a Bone Marrow Transplant Read more…
Listen Now. We begin with an interview featuring Dr. Elizabeth Kostas-Polston, who speaks about the connections between faith and physical health, particularly with regard to women’s health. Our second conversation is with Fr. Dragos Herescu of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies at Cambridge, who speaks with Fr. Chris about Read more…
Listen Now. Join us as Fr. Chris speaks with Lauren Green about her book, Lighthouse Faith. Lauren is the Chief Religion Correspondent for Fox Television News. She shares her personal testimony of her faith journey while in the media spotlight. Photo credit: Fox News ABOUT THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK Orthodox Christian Network Read more…
Listen Now. Join us as Fr. Chris speaks with Abraham George, the Global Director of Church Partnerships at International Justice Mission, the largest international anti-slavery organization in the world. This is a fascinating conversation about the fight to end slavery and human trafficking today, and challenges all of us to do what we can Read more…
Listen Now. Join us as Fr. Chris talks with Kristin Looney about the Newseum in Washington DC and her perspective on news reporting as Director of the Religious Freedom Center, one of the departments within the Newseum. Photo Credit: Religious Freedom Center ABOUT THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) is Read more…
Listen Now. Join us as Fr. Chris talks with Constantine M. Triantafilou, Executive Director and CEO of International Orthodox Christian Charities, about his leadership role with IOCC, a missionary outreach celebrating its 25th anniversary, and how the Lord prepared him for his role. It’s an encouraging story for us all and reminds Read more…
Listen Now. Join us as Fr. Chris speaks with Carrie Frederick Frost, Professor, Saint Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Seminary and a Board Member, Saint Phoebe Center for the History of the Deaconess about the importance of mothers in the church today contributing their thoughts and experiences on motherhood to the Church. Her book, Maternal Body: A Read more…