Overcome Lust, Despair, & Doubt — With Fr. Josiah Trenham
- Preacher
- Fr. Peter Heers
- Tradition
- Eastern Orthodox
- Published
- Length
- 59:15
About this sermon
How can young Orthodox Christians overcome lust, addiction, depression, and the collapse of faith in modern society? In this powerful interview, Fr. Josiah Trenham joins Fr. Peter Heers to address the spiritual struggles facing young adults today—and the path to healing and holiness through the Orthodox Church. From pornography and chastity to spiritual warfare, marriage, and masculinity, this conversation is a roadmap for anyone seeking to live with purity, courage, and faith in a dark and confused age. Both Fr. Josiah and Fr. Peter offer practical counsel, patristic wisdom, and hope for all who want to follow Christ in today’s world. (This video was originally filmed in October, 2023). You can find more of Father Josiah's work here: Website: https://patristicnectar.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatristicNectarFilms Chapters: 00:00 Why This Orthodox Conversation Matters Today 01:45 The Collapse of Faith in the West: An Orthodox Warning 07:20 Apostasy and Revival: The Battle Facing the Orthodox Church 10:50 Returning to Christ in an Age of Darkness 13:24 Building a Faithful Orthodox Church in America 15:57 How Young Adults Can Find Salvation in the Church 22:57 Overcoming Depression & Suicidal Thoughts 27:29 Lust, Pornography, and the War on Purity 28:40 What the Orthodox Church Really Teaches About Chastity 34:05 Why Priests Must Speak About the Bedroom 37:05 Raising Orthodox Families & Embracing Fruitfulness 40:30 Fighting Masturbation (Self-Abuse) 48:34 Orthodox Masculinity & Spiritual Warfare for Young Men 54:01 Struggling to Find a Spouse? Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers. 👉 Become a YouTube Member for exclusive livestreams and videos, Q&A’s, book discounts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChozbOPP6uOJ2UkiTZy-sgQ/join 🎥 New to Orthodoxy? Start here with our "Orthodoxy 101" playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCFiE3qfVkDisaFlaa38cO_iTvnpsUnhc 📚 Explore our full collection of Orthodox Christian books: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com 📝 Read our blog for weekly insights on Orthodox faith and tradition: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/blog ✉️ Questions? Contact us at: team@orthodoxethos.com #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #OvercomingLust #ChristianFaith #Orthodoxy #marriageadvice
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