Vanity is Killing Men | Ask Father Josiah

About this sermon

In this special “Ask Me Anything” episode, Father Josiah Trenham responds to heartfelt questions from listeners about Holy Communion, sexual sin, despair, vanity, war, Marian devotion, and more. Drawing on the Scriptures, the Holy Fathers, and pastoral experience, he offers both clarity and deep encouragement for struggling Christians. 0:00 – Introduction & “Ask Me Anything” 1:04 – What prevents us from approaching Holy Communion? 4:11 – Blasphemous nativity scene at school: how should I respond? 6:40 – Waking up parents to catechize their children at home 10:39 – “Looksmax” culture, vanity, and the salvation of the soul 14:19 – Celiac disease and fear of receiving Holy Communion 16:28 – Is Marian devotion in the Akathist heretical or misleading? 20:24 – Why do my passions explode during the fasts? 22:31 – What does it mean to mourn righteously? 24:26 – Can a Christian in Sweden rightly do military service? 32:04 – Sexual immorality, Hebrews 6, and is there hope for me? 33:58 – Which saints’ book shaped Father Josiah’s early spiritual life? 36:07 – Closing blessing & Patristic Nectar app invitation Download the *Patristic Nectar App* everywhere! Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://store.patristicnectar.org/apparel/ #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #christian #god #jesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #DivineWisdom #ChristianLiving #NoOtherGods #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar

Topics

• Parenting