Speaking the Truth in Love

English Translations of the Bible

In the third part of his series on reading the ...

In the third part of his series on reading the Bible, Fr. Tom discusses the various English language translations that are available and offers his recommendations.

Bishops - Part 2: The New Testament and Early Church Model

In the second in his series on bishops, Fr. Tom ...

In the second in his series on bishops, Fr. Tom reflects on the New Testament and early Church formulations of the offices and functions of clergy.

Reading the Old Testament

Fr. Tom responds to some email questions he received after ...

Fr. Tom responds to some email questions he received after his recent episode entitled "How to Read the Bible." In particular he talks about reading the Old Testament and explains the role of the Septuagint in the Church.

Bishops - Part 1: Prophetic, Priestly, and Pastoral

Fr. Tom begins a series of talks on the role ...

Fr. Tom begins a series of talks on the role of bishops in the Church and their relationships to each other, to the priests, the deacons, and to us. He begins by identifying what is common to all of us in creation. Please also listen to a special encourag

How to Read the Bible

As he travels, Fr. Tom is often asked to say ...

As he travels, Fr. Tom is often asked to say some things on the radio about how to read the Bible. Where do you start? What translation does he recommend? What presuppositions should be discarded and what should be maintained? In this new episode, Fr. Tom

Our Thoughts, Feelings, and Memories

Today, Fr. Thomas Hopko reflects on the nature of our ...

Today, Fr. Thomas Hopko reflects on the nature of our thoughts and emotions in this fallen world.

The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross

Fr. Thomas Hopko reflects on one of the twelve great ...

Fr. Thomas Hopko reflects on one of the twelve great feasts of the Church.

Anxiety and Fear

Everyone at one time or another has been fearful. But ...

Everyone at one time or another has been fearful. But how do we deal with unhealthy anxiety and fear? Fr. Tom looks at this problem in light of Holy Scripture.

A Vision of Unity

Fr. Thomas Hopko gives one Orthodox Christian's understanding of unity.

Darwin and Christianity - Part 17: The Final Chapter

In this final installment in his Darwin and Christianity series, ...

In this final installment in his Darwin and Christianity series, Fr. Tom Hopko compares the task and method of natural science with the task and method of Christian theology.