Orthodox and Detox

St. George Coptic Orthodox Church Tampa, FL
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Orthodox & Detox is a Christian podcast where the ancient Orthodox faith meets the modern struggles of everyday life. Hosted by Fr. Joshua Gerges and a team of passionate voices, each episode explores how Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the healing traditions of the Orthodox Church speak directly to today’s challenges—addictions, bad habits, anxiety, spiritual warfare, mental health, and the search for real transformation. Whether you’re Orthodox, exploring Orthodoxy, or simply seeking healing and clarity, this podcast offers practical guidance, honest conversations, and hope for anyone

  1. Sep 24

    Step 3 of Recovery: Orthodox Approach to The 12 Steps: Orthodox Detox S3 Ep4

    What happens when you believe in God—but still struggle to surrender control?In **Step 3 of the 12 Steps of Recovery**, we explore **Surrender vs. Control** from an **Orthodox Christian perspective**. Step 3 calls us to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God—but what does surrender actually look like in everyday life?In this episode of **Orthodox & Detox**, we discuss why the need for control can keep us trapped in addiction, anxiety, fear, and destructive patterns—and how learning to **trust God with our will, our future, and our recovery** can lead us toward real freedom.**Step 1:** I am powerless.**Step 2:** God is powerful.**Step 3:** I surrender my will to Him.Through **Scripture, Orthodox Christian spirituality, and practical recovery principles**, discover the difference between surrender and giving up, why trusting God can feel so difficult, and what it means to truly pray:**“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5**Whether you are struggling with **addiction, relapse, anxiety, control, bad habits**, or simply trying to grow spiritually, this conversation offers a Christ-centered approach to surrender, healing, and recovery.**You don't have to control everything. You have to learn Who to trust.**#12Steps #AddictionRecovery #OrthodoxChristianity #ChristianRecovery #Step3 #Surrender #TrustGod #CopticOrthodox #Recovery #Addiction #OrthodoxChristian #SpiritualHealing #OrthodoxAndDetox

  2. Sep 10

    Step 2 of Recovery : Orthodox Approach to The 12 Steps of Recovery: Orthodox Detox S3 Ep3

    Struggling with relapse, addiction, failure, or the feeling that you’ll never change? In **Step 2: Faith vs. Despair**, discover how Christian faith restores hope when you feel powerless.Through **biblical examples, Orthodox Christian wisdom, and practical recovery steps**, we explore how to overcome despair, trust God after repeated failures, and believe that healing is still possible.**Step One says: “I am powerless.” Step Two says: “God is powerful.”**#OrthodoxChristianity #AddictionRecovery #ChristianRecovery #Faith #Despair #HopeInGod #12Steps #CopticOrthodox

  3. Aug 21

    Orthodox Approach to The 12 Steps of Recovery : Step 1 - Orthodox & Detox S3 Ep1

    Recovery begins with one difficult but life-changing truth: *we cannot heal what we refuse to admit.*In *Step 1 of the 12 Steps of Recovery**, we explore the battle between **humility and denial* through an **Orthodox Christian perspective**. What does it really mean to admit that we are powerless? Is admitting weakness a failure—or can it actually be the beginning of spiritual strength, freedom, and healing?In this episode, we discuss **addiction, denial, surrender, humility, dependence on God, and the spiritual meaning of Step 1**, connecting the wisdom of the 12 Steps with the Christian journey of repentance and recovery.Whether you are struggling with addiction, walking the road of recovery, supporting someone you love, or simply seeking greater spiritual freedom, this conversation offers a Christ-centered perspective on taking the **first step toward healing**.*Recovery starts when denial ends and humility begins.*

  4. Aug 6

    Orthodox & Detox Season 3, Ep.0 Orthodox Christianity Healing Addiction (feat. Metropolitan Youssef)

    Can Orthodox Christianity help people overcome addiction and lifelong destructive habits?In this special Season 3 premiere of *Orthodox & Detox*, we sit down with His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef to explore how the timeless wisdom of the Orthodox Church offers a path to lasting healing and true freedom.In this episode, we discuss:• Why addiction is more than a bad habit• The role of Orthodox asceticism in recovery• Healing shame, guilt, and the hardened heart• Watchfulness, repentance, and spiritual growth• The Prodigal Son and what it means to "come to yourself"• Freedom from the passions through Christ• How the Church ministers to addicts and their familiesWhether you're struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of Orthodox spirituality, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, pastoral guidance, and practical hope.Subscribe for more episodes as Season 3 walks through addiction recovery from a Coptic Orthodox Christian perspective, integrating the Twelve Steps with the rich spiritual tradition of the Church.#OrthodoxDetox #OrthodoxChristianity #AddictionRecovery #MetropolitanYoussef #CopticOrthodox #Recovery #OrthodoxFaith #Healing #Repentance #SpiritualGrowth #JesusChrist🎥 **Watch More Teachings:** 📌**Podcast**: "Orthodox and Detox" : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_ttyHuDijj8kqdtOKQiaVF79&si=REzNjqT6B6EH7pW7📌 **Orthodox Bible Study Playlist:** https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_ts4vRC9JLWlV3LEfr3KbFDW&feature=shared 📌 **Sermon Playlist:** [Click here](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_tvXvph_wLySttZsUkhO84rx&feature=shared) 📌 **Orthodox Faith** https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_ts9LamBLQDVUer_kD7E4AHJ&si=xzhQKnloyXNJke3r📌 **Relationships & Family Playlist:** https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_ttxYN8G8_dPZm_Xi6MhoCpi&feature=shared 🔔 **Don’t Forget to Like, Comment & Subscribe!** 👍 If this video blesses you, *hit the LIKE button* and *SHARE* it with someone on their Lenten journey. 📝 Comment below to share your thoughts or prayer requests. 📢 *Subscribe for more Orthodox Bible studies and reflections throughout the Great Lent!* **📌 Hashtags:** #CopticOrthodox #OrthodoxChristian #BibleStudy #ChristianSermons #OrthodoxFaith #JesusChrist #SpiritualGrowth #HolyBible #ChurchFathers #ChristianFamily #FaithForKids #SundaySchool

  5. May 7

    The Healing Power of Psalms: Repetitive Prayer That Breaks Addiction | Orthodox & Detox S2 Ep. 5

    Struggling to pray… or battling addiction, anxiety, or emptiness? This episode of **Orthodox & Detox** reveals how the **Psalms and prayer can heal the soul and rebuild your life**.Discover why **repetitive prayer is biblical**, how the **Psalms give you words when you have none**, and how a simple **spiritual routine can break cycles of addiction and restore peace**. Learn how ancient Orthodox practices combine with real recovery tools to bring **lasting transformation—mind, body, and soul**.If you feel stuck, lost, or spiritually dry, this episode will show you **how to start praying again—even when you don’t know what to say**.👉 Watch now and begin your journey toward **healing, freedom, and a deeper relationship with God**. #Psalms #PrayerLife #OrthodoxChristianity #ChristianHealing #AddictionRecovery#SpiritualHealing #FaithBasedRecovery #ChristianPodcast #OrthodoxFaith#MentalHealthAndFaith #HealingThroughPrayer #JesusHeals #BibleStudy#ChristianMotivation #BreakAddiction #SpiritualGrowth #DetoxYourMind#PrayWithPsalms #ChristianLiving #OrthodoxDetox

  6. Apr 28

    Faith & Works - Orthodox Synergy - Why Recovery Needs More Than Faith. Orthodox & Detox | S3E4:

    **Can faith alone heal you?** You’ve been praying… but why are you still struggling?In this episode of **Orthodox & Detox (Season 3, Episode 4)**, we explore the powerful Orthodox teaching of **synergy**—the truth that healing and recovery happen through **God’s grace AND your participation**.Many people believe that if they just have enough faith, things will change. But the Orthodox Church teaches something deeper…👉 Why faith alone isn’t enough for recovery👉 What role YOU play in your healing👉 How prayer and action work together👉 The real path to transformationIf you feel stuck in addiction, habits, or spiritual struggle—this episode will help you understand **what’s missing**.### 📖 Key Truth:**God doesn’t just work for you—He works WITH you.**👍 If this helped you:* Like the video* Subscribe for more episodes* Share with someone who needs this---### 🔔 Watch more:👉 Orthodox & Detox Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_ttyHuDijj8kqdtOKQiaVF79&si=REzNjqT6B6EH7pW7

  7. Apr 2

    The Jesus Prayer - Ancient Cure for Addiction and Anxiety | Orthodox & Detox S2 Ep. 3

    In this episode of *Orthodox & Detox*, Fr. Joshua Gerges reveals the **power of the Name of Jesus** and how the Jesus Prayer becomes a practical tool for **healing, detox, and spiritual warfare**. Learn how this ancient Orthodox practice can **calm your mind, interrupt cravings, overcome temptation, and restore your identity in Christ.**🔥 In this episode, you’ll discover:* How the Jesus Prayer rewires your thoughts and breaks addiction cycles* Why the Name of Jesus has power over fear, anxiety, and darkness* Practical ways to use the prayer in daily struggles (stress, anger, cravings)* The spiritual and psychological impact of calling on ChristIf you feel stuck in bad habits, overthinking, or emotional battles—this episode gives you a **simple, powerful path to real freedom through Christ.**📖 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10) #orthodoxanddetox #jesusprayer #addictionrecovery #christianhealing #orthodoxchristianity #mentalhealth #spiritualwarfare #copticorthodox

  8. Mar 19

    Orthodox Prostrations: The Key to Breaking Bad Habits - Orthodox & Detox S2 Ep. 2

    Can Orthodox prostrations really help break addiction and bad habits? In this episode of Orthodox & Detox, Fr. Joshua explains how prostrations (metanias) express repentance, humility, surrender, and resurrection, and why they can become a powerful spiritual tool for overcoming pornography, anger, compulsive behaviors, and other addictions. Discover the biblical roots of prostrations, their place in Orthodox Christian spirituality, and how this ancient practice can help train the soul for healing and freedom in Christ.#orthodoxanddetox #orthodoxchristianity #Prostrations #metanoia #repentance #addictionrecovery #badhabits #spiritualwarfare #humility #freedominchrist

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Orthodox & Detox is a Christian podcast where the ancient Orthodox faith meets the modern struggles of everyday life. Hosted by Fr. Joshua Gerges and a team of passionate voices, each episode explores how Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the healing traditions of the Orthodox Church speak directly to today’s challenges—addictions, bad habits, anxiety, spiritual warfare, mental health, and the search for real transformation. Whether you’re Orthodox, exploring Orthodoxy, or simply seeking healing and clarity, this podcast offers practical guidance, honest conversations, and hope for anyone

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  • Creator
    St. George Coptic Orthodox Church Tampa, FL
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © St. George Coptic Orthodox Church Tampa, FL
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