Episodes

  • Creative Blessings - Episode 15

    Creative Blessings - Episode 15
    Aug 20 2020
    Fr. Niko and Chris welcome a special guest in this episode, Archimandrite Father Christodoulos Papadeas from Denver, Colorado, where he administers an urban hermitage called the Brotherhood of Saint George. A graduate of Holy Cross Seminary, Father Papadeas reflects on his spiritual journey from his youth to the present time.
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    54 mins
  • Creative Blessings - Episode 14

    Creative Blessings - Episode 14
    Jun 25 2020
    Fr. Niko and Chris talk about their great affinity for the Marvel Comics Character Dr. Strange. They delve into the version of the character in the comics as well as the new movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Father focuses on the characters' ability to make mystical shields for use against evil forces, and he explores the notion of good versus evil.
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    30 mins
  • Creative Blessings - Episode 13

    Creative Blessings - Episode 13
    Jun 3 2020
    In 1977, Star Wars took the world by storm, and Chris, who was seven at the time, found his first love. He talks to Father Niko about his love of the original blockbuster trilogy as The Empire Strikes Back celebrates its 40th anniversary. Father explains that as a child, he “didn’t get” the movie, but as the years went on, it became his favorite. Father Niko talks about the challenge of his days at the seminary, which he calls “Orthodox Boot Camp.” He relates his seminary challenges to Luke’s training at Dagobah. The exercises -both spiritual and mental – that Luke experienced can be metaphors for the Christian journey. The notion of free will and the temptation of the Dark side is an essential part of the Jedi religion. It can be viewed as a reflection of a Christian’s journey during Lent, a time to focus our energies and mental faculties.
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    33 mins
  • Creative Blessings - Episode 12

    Creative Blessings - Episode 12
    Mar 1 2020
    In this episode, Father Niko and Chris geek out a bit over the recent crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths on the CW Superhero TV shows, Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow.
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    34 mins
  • Creative Blessings - Episode 11

    Creative Blessings - Episode 11
    Jan 21 2020
    Father Niko and Chris discuss the holiday and what Christmas spirit means. Father expands on the subject utilizing his favorite Superman comic story, Peace on Earth, to explain gifts of the Spirit. Both Father and Chris expand on the notion of “The Spirit of Giving.” We are reminded what we have been given and to give a portion back to God.
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    33 mins
  • Creative Blessings - Episode 10

    Creative Blessings - Episode 10
    Dec 25 2019
    Father Niko discusses at the 2019 Doxacon, his personal experience with the Man of Steel through childhood, seminary, and even today, as well as the history of Superman — his Judeo-Christian roots, allegories, and creators’ personal lives, and more.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Creative Blessings - Episode 9

    Creative Blessings - Episode 9
    Dec 10 2019
    Father Niko and Chris discuss their trip to Doxacon 2019 in Bethesda, Maryland. Father was the Keynote speaker on Friday night of Doxacon. In this episode, he expands on his lecture about Superman and the allegory of the Messiah and the correlations to orthodoxy.
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    39 mins
  • Creative Blessings - Episode 8

    Creative Blessings - Episode 8
    Jun 28 2019
    In this episode, Father Niko and Chris discuss the latest film installment in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Avengers Endgame. They talk about heroism and self-sacrifice for the greater good. Father conveys how we, as Orthodox Christians, should contemplate this notion.
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    44 mins