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1 - The Robe And The Suit

1 - The Robe And The Suit

By: Saints Constantine and Helen D.C.
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 A Christian Podcast combining varying perspective and witty debate on the impact of the Orthodox WORD on everyday life.
Friends for more than two decades, the Reverend Fr. Dimitri Lee and Phil Kafarakis, a global corporate executive deliberate and provide perspective on how the Sunday gospel reading impacts daily life. Devoted to their orthodox faith and traditions, each one lives the faith differently given the communities they serve and lead.
The priest’s robe and the businessman’s suit convey their unparallel paths in life and showcase their unique experiences, thus shaping the dialogue in every episode. Each man’s insights come from the crossroads of divinity and ambition. Sparks fly over Sunday’s intended gospel message, the disparity in interpretation and robust misunderstanding ultimately do find common ground.
Inspired to shatter myths, explain historical ecclesiastical norms, and get you beyond “that’s what I was always told growing up,” both Father Dimitri and Phil convey a respectful courage to challenge approach that is relatable and heartfelt. There is No question we’ve all found ourselves attempting to overcome fear, anxiety and being overwhelmed with everyday challenges. At times when hope seems to elude you and struggles overwhelm you, friendly voices can bring light into your darkness; that’s our purpose with this podcast.
The authentic and witty banter by these two life tested guys, provokes, and inspires clarity as you deepen your connection to Christ. There’s plenty of laughs along the way fueled by an enthusiastic passion to shine the light on any darkness.
You are invited to come along on this inspirational and happy go lucky journey to discover YOUR meaning of redemption and experience harmony of purpose through the grace of the Holy Spirit. Every episode addresses a different bible reading in cadence with the 2024 Greek Orthodox Church liturgical calendar.
Podcasting from their spiritual home, Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington D.C. in Silver Spring, Maryland, Fr. Dimitri & Phil welcome you to worship with them in-person on Sundays. Orthros at 8:15 a.m. Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. You can also follow along weekly at home via our YouTube channel (@saintsconstantineandhelenDC). But don’t miss the podcast, it won’t be anytime soon that Fr. Dimitri allows Phil to speak out in church!
Download and listen wherever you get your podcasts. There’s no need for you to dress up - leave the robe and suit for us. Just jump in the fray!Saints Constantine and Helen D.C. Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • S02 E06: Christmas: The Light of Christ, our sacrificial gift

    S02 E06: Christmas: The Light of Christ, our sacrificial gift
    Jan 15 2025
    23 mins
  • S02 E05: Breaking Chains - The Power of Jesus

    S02 E05: Breaking Chains - The Power of Jesus
    Nov 12 2024
    Gospel reading: Luke 8:26 – 39

    At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me.” For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
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    22 mins
  • S02 E04: The Golden Rule - Is it one of your values?

    S02 E04: The Golden Rule - Is it one of your values?
    Oct 18 2024
    Gospel reading: Luke: 6:31-36
    The Lord said, “And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, despairing of no man; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”
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    19 mins

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