Christian Saints Podcast

James John Marks
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The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Paradosis Pavilion & Generative Sounds which explores the calendar of The ChurchEpisodes are hosted by James John Marks of Chicago, with oversight by Fr Symeon Kees, a priest of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America, through which he is currently serving St Raphael Orthodox Church in Iowa City. If this podcast is edifying for you, please consider the entire Paradosis Pavilion catalog as well as the music of Generative Soundshttps://www.youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://twitter.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com Please forgive us our shortcomings, and pray for us

  1. 6d ago

    Open the Doors, Gather As The People

    00:00 Introduction 07:22 The History of The Church is the history of Israel 27:35 The Life of The Church is the pursuit of holiness 36:52 Faithfulness is not blind credulity, it is hope we have seen evidence 42:47 Faithfulness is emulating God, not “Nature” 52:56 Being The Church, being The Temple, is being God’s chosen people 62:36 The culture changes when we live the faith ~~~ Open the Doors, Gather As The People S8E9 ~~~ In this episode, Fr. Symeon Kees & James John Marks discuss the role of the laity in The Church with a special focus on the ecclesiological new year, which will occur between recording & publishing this conversation. ~~~ Reference materials for this episode: https://pomog.org/prayers-after-holy-communion-en/  - Post communion prayer about fire & cleansing Scripture materials for this episode:  Exodus 19:1-9  - The calling of The Children of Israel Hebrews 11:1  - Hope is essential to faithfulness 1 Peter 1:13-25  - The calling of The Church 1 Peter 2:1-12  - Relating to our discussion about the altar ~~~ #orthodoxChristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #laity #spirituallife  The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago. Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555 https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://x.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast https://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcast https://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com All music in these episodes is a production of Generative Sounds https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com Distribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative Sounds Copyright 2021 - 2026

    Open the Doors, Gather As The People

  2. Aug 28

    Thine own of Thine own, we offer unto Thee

    00:00 Introduction 03:21 Words can mean many things 14:02 Symbols, like words, can be misinterpreted 21:06 Human relationships must be physical to be healthy 30:28 Scholasticism & Fundamentalism are at odds with righteous living 36:55 The civil religion of Popular Progressive Paganism 48:00 The importance of finding the altar of God Most High 52:10 The Eucharist brings true unity, not ideological unity 58:52 Humility is crucial to being able to learn 63:20 Closing ~~~ Thine own of Thine own, we offer unto Thee Orthodox Liturgics S8E8 ~~~ In this episode, Fr. Symeon Kees & James John Marks discuss the altar, & the sacrificial meal of thanksgiving prepared upon it which is the center point of right worship in The Temple because it brings us into communion, physical connection, with one another as well as with God Most High. ~~~ Reference materials for this episode: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/resources-and-publications/military/prayers/holy-communion-prayers-text  - The prayer of preparation in which we admit we are the chief of sinners https://pomog.org/prayers-after-holy-communion-en/  - Post communion prayer about fire & cleansing ~~~ #orthodoxChristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #ChurchHistory #Temple #Altar #Sacrifice #Worship #paganism #eucharist  The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago. Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555 https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://x.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast https://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcast https://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com All music in these episodes is a production of Generative Sounds https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com Distribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative Sounds Copyright 2021 - 2026

    Thine own of Thine own, we offer unto Thee

  3. Aug 14

    Here Is The Church, a Dome Not a Steeple

    00:00 Introduction 01:24 Altar to an unknown god 08:07 Sacrifice in temples is human 16:26 Israel chosen to build true temples 24:20 We so easily forget who God Most High is 30:58 Where are the temples of today 35:30 Orthodox Christian temples 45:45 It is a temple because God is present in it several ways 51:33 Right worship of God Most High transforms us into something divine 61:31 Closing ~~~ Here Is The Church, a Dome Not a Steeple Orthodox Liturgics S8E7 ~~~ In this episode, Fr. Symeon Kees & James John Marks discuss why a dedicated, physical church building, with a consecrated alter, which is to say a temple, is necessary. ~~~ Scripture citations for this episode: Exodus 25-30  - The covenant regarding The Tabernacle, Priesthood & ritual life of Israel Exodus 32  - The Golden Calf is distorted worship Matthew 5:17  - Fulfill not do away with Matthew 17:1-13  - Transfiguration Acts 17:16-34  - St Paul preaches in Athens Revelation 21  - True worship in the fullness of revelation ~~~ #orthodoxChristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #ChurchHistory #Temple #Altar #Sacrifice #Worship #paganism #tabernacle  The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago. Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555 https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://x.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast https://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcast https://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com All music in these episodes is a production of Generative Sounds https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com Distribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative Sounds Copyright 2021 - 2026

    Here Is The Church, a Dome Not a Steeple

  4. Jul 31

    How to Understand The Collapse of The West

    00:00 Introduction 01:14 The History of the Collapse of Western Christianity 29:11 The West doesn’t have to become The East to be saved 34:14 You Need a Genuine Hospital & to be a Good Patient 38:00 There’s No Gap Between Second Temple Judaism, Apostolic Christianity & The Church 43:46 The Councils Were About Avoiding Schism & Heresy, Not Punishment 46:31 Modern media Combined with Ignorance of Orthodox Ecclesiology Breeds Confusion 49:21 Apostolic Succession Is Supported & Validated by The Historic Choir of Saints 52:58 To Prove You Can Heal, You Need Verifiable Patients Who Aren’t Sick Anymore 55:25 How We Strive for Unity Amidst Conflict IS our Salvation 60:44 The Enlightenment Dream Is Only Possible Through The Church, Not Reason 63:09 Our Culture Is Redefining Intrinsically Christian Terms In Pursuit of Utopia 65:52 Closing ~~~ How to Understand The Collapse of The West  Apostolic Succession S8E6 ~~~ In this episode, Fr. Symeon Kees & James John Marks discuss the history of what we call The West from the birth of Christianity in The Acts of The Apostles up through the Great Schism, the rise of the papacy, & how the collapse of Western Christianity shaped modern civilization from an Orthodox Christian perspective. ~~~ Reference materials for this episode:  Against Heresies by St Ireneaus  - Book III, chapter 3, section 4 - succession of St Polycarp  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0103303.htm Scripture citations for this episode: Acts 2:46 Acts 3:1 Acts 5:42  - The continuation of Torah worship ~~~ Subscribe for more conversations on Orthodoxy, theology, Church history, the lives of the Saints, and practical Christian living. ~~~ #orthodoxchristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #ApostolicSuccession #ChurchHistory #ChurchFathers #GreatSchism, #RomanCatholicism #EarlyChurch #Pope ~~~ The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555 https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://x.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast https://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcast https://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images. Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at  Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com All music in these episodes is a production of Generative Sounds https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com Distribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative Sounds Copyright 2021 - 2026 The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago. Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555 https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://x.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast https://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcast https://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com All music in these episodes is a production of Generative Sounds https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com Distribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative Sounds Copyright 2021 - 2026

    How to Understand The Collapse of The West

  5. Jul 17

    What the Apostolic Fathers Believe About the Church

    00:00 Introduction 02:25 St Ireneaus, Against Heresies 08:58 Apostolic Succession is about preservation of revelation 11:35 Apostolic Succession is NOT merely genealogy 17:58 Preservation of revelation is about rightly dividing the word of truth 20:39 Bishops reject heresy, not compromise for the appearance of unity 25:26 The Founding Fathers, The 30 Years War & the rise of civil religion 31:34 The Bad Reasons to Enter (or Avoid) Orthodoxy 39:24 Do Not Despise The Tradition Which Raised You 46:12 If You Entered Orthodoxy for Bad Reasons, Stay & Grow & Be Corrected! 51:25 Religion Is Not a Part of Life, It Is a Way of Life 53:49 The French Revolution Was About Displacing Christianity in Society 57:06 To Understand What The Church Is, You Have to Go All the Way Back ~~~ What the Apostolic Fathers Believe About the Church Apostolic Succession S8E5 ~~~ In this episode, Fr. Symeon Kees & James John Marks discuss the writings of St. Irenaeus of Lyon, the historical claim of the Orthodox Church, and how the theological foundations of the West inform how we think about religion as a whole.  ~~~ Reference materials for this episode:  Against Heresies by St Ireneaus  - Book III, chapter 3, section 4 - succession of St Polycarp  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0103303.htm The Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (in English)  - The priest’s prayer for the bishop during The Anaphora ~~~ Subscribe for more conversations on Orthodoxy, theology, Church history, the lives of the Saints, and practical Christian living. ~~~ #orthodoxchristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #ApostolicSuccession #ChurchHistory #ChurchFathers #theology  The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago. Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555 https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://x.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast https://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcast https://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com All music in these episodes is a production of Generative Sounds https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com Distribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative Sounds Copyright 2021 - 2026

    What the Apostolic Fathers Believe About the Church

  6. Jul 3

    The Original Christian Church Still Exists

    00:00 Introduction 01:09 If you want a good marriage, focus on your own healing 05:07 The Orthodox Church is THE Church, make the world The Church  11:24 There is no gap between the apostles & the bishops 23:50 The Epistle of St Ignatius to The Church in Smyrna 26:42 The relationship of the bishops to The Catholic Church 30:50 The Epistle of St Ignatius to The Church in Ephesus 34:06 The Church is not a democracy, yet there is no power except God’s 39:59 Humble obedience is not about toxic shame nor naivety  43:59 We don’t need to understand in order to be obdient 47:09 The correct functioning of The Church has nothing to do with our will 51:52 We don’t have to argue with everything with which we disagree  54:55 Closing ~~~ The Original Christian Church Still Exists Apostolic Succession S8E4 ~~~ In this episode, Fr. Symeon Kees & James John Marks discuss how the earliest Christians understood apostolic succession, the role of bishops, and the historical continuity of the Orthodox Church. Drawing from the writings of St. Ignatius of Antioch and other early witnesses, they explore the foundations of The Church. ~~~ Reference materials for this episode:  Church History of Eusebius  - Bk II, Chapter XIV  - Bk II, Chapter XXIV  - Bk III, Chapter IV  - Bk III, Chapter XI  - Bk III, Chapter XXII  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/250103.htm The Epistle of St Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans  - Chp 8 & 9  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0109.htm The Epistle of St Ignatius to the Ephesians  - Chp 4-6  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0104.htm The Epistle of St Ignatius to the Trallians  - Chp 1-3  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0106.htm Scripture citations for this episode: Acts 15  - The Council of Jerusalem 1 Corinthians 1:10-17  - We cannot have factions because our wisdom cannot help us Numbers 21  - The bronze serpent on the pole as saving image John 17  - Jesus prays for the oneness of His believers Ephesians 4:7-14  - “Pastor” really should be bishop in English here ~~~ Subscribe for more conversations on Orthodoxy, theology, Church history, the lives of the Saints, and practical Christian living. ~~~ #orthodoxchristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #Orthodoxy #Christianity #Church #ApostolicSuccession #ChurchHistory #ChurchFathers The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago. Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555 https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://x.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast https://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcast https://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com All music in these episodes is a production of Generative Sounds https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com Distribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative Sounds Copyright 2021 - 2026

    The Original Christian Church Still Exists

  7. Jun 19

    How Orthodoxy Preserves the Apostolic Faith

    00:00 Introduction 03:41 The Historicity of The Church 16:25 The Unity of The Church 27:30 Finding The Church is not Church Shopping 33:42 St Paul lost his cool about schism breaking The Church 37:41 Apostolic Succession requires hierarchy (bishops) 46:45 The therapy we need has never & will never change 54:58 Marriage counseling is about recognizing the need for individual repentance 61:41 Closing ~~~ How Orthodoxy Preserves the Apostolic Faith Apostolic Succession S8E3 ~~~ Can we know where The One Church is? In this episode, Fr. Symeon Kees & James John Marks discuss apostolic succession, Christian unity, and the historical roots of the Orthodox Church, tracing its story from the Apostles to the present day. ~~  Reference materials for this episode:  Church History of Eusebius  - Bk II, Chapter XIV  - Bk II, Chapter XXIV  - Bk III, Chapter IV  - Bk III, Chapter XI  - Bk III, Chapter XXII  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/250103.htm The Epistle of St Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans  - Chp 8 & 9  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0109.htm The Epistle of St Ignatius to the Ephesians  - Chp 4-6  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0104.htm The Epistle of St Ignatius to the Trallians  - Chp 1-3  - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0106.htm Scripture citations for this episode: Acts 15  - The Council of Jerusalem 1 Corinthians 1:10-17  - We cannot have factions because our wisdom cannot help us ~~~ Subscribe for more conversations on Orthodoxy, theology, Church history, the lives of the Saints, and practical Christian living. ~~~ #orthodoxchristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #Orthodoxy #Christianity #Church #Salvation #Repentance #SpiritualHealing #ChristianPodcast #Theology The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago. Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555 https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://x.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast https://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcast https://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com All music in these episodes is a production of Generative Sounds https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com Distribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative Sounds Copyright 2021 - 2026

    How Orthodoxy Preserves the Apostolic Faith

  8. Jun 5

    The Orthodox View of Spiritual Therapy and Healing

    00:00 Introduction 00:57 Being sick in the hospital is not hypocrisy 07:16 Apostolic Christianity is not religious philosophy or psychology 19:06 Creation is an invitation to spiritual experience, not the experience itself 23:44 Why this spiritual life requires The Church in the formal sense 32:01 Making worship an obligation is like making romance an obligation 37:32 God taught us what the best way for us to worship Him is 39:40 Orthodox worship is the fulfillment of all things which are Good 43:46 Theology & practicality are united in our understanding of persons 50:27 The divine persons do not change, so becoming like them does not change 53:28 This season will be a lot of defining terms to avoid ambiguity 58:51 The ecumenical councils preserve the effective therapy for spiritual healing 61:20 Closing  ~~~ The Orthodox View of Spiritual Therapy & Healing Orthodox Ecclesiology S8E2 ~~~ In this episode of the Christian Saints Podcast, Fr. Simeon Keyes & James John Marks discuss the Orthodox view of salvation, spiritual healing, the sacramental life of the Church, & more. ~~  Scripture citations for this episode: Luke 15:11-32 - The prodigal son John 9:1-38 - The healing of the man born blind ~~~ Subscribe for more conversations on Orthodoxy, theology, Church history, the lives of the Saints, and practical Christian living. ~~~ #orthodoxchristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #Orthodoxy #Christianity #Church #Salvation #Repentance #SpiritualHealing #ChristianPodcast #Theology The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago. Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555 https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://x.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast https://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcast https://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.social Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com All music in these episodes is a production of Generative Sounds https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com Distribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative Sounds Copyright 2021 - 2026

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The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Paradosis Pavilion & Generative Sounds which explores the calendar of The ChurchEpisodes are hosted by James John Marks of Chicago, with oversight by Fr Symeon Kees, a priest of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America, through which he is currently serving St Raphael Orthodox Church in Iowa City. If this podcast is edifying for you, please consider the entire Paradosis Pavilion catalog as well as the music of Generative Soundshttps://www.youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcast https://twitter.com/podcast_saints https://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcast Iconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these images Prints of all of Nick’s work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.com Please forgive us our shortcomings, and pray for us

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    James John Marks
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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