Come Receive the Light Schedule of Programs for May 2008

May 9, 2008
Topic: Prayer to the Saints & for the Dead
Guest: Dr. David C. Ford

Ever wonder why Orthodox Christians ask the Saints for their intercessions? Or why we pray for the forgiveness and salvation of those who have already passed away? On this week's program, Dr. David C. Ford, a professor at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, explains why these practices are Biblical and fully part of the ancient Christian faith.

May 16, 2008
Topic: Understanding the Fall
Guest: Dr. Justin Jackson

What is the Orthodox Church's understanding of the Fall and "Original Sin"? How did the Early Christians understand Adam and Eve? And what do the hymns of the Orthodox Church tell us about this topic? Tune in to this week's episode for an engaging discussion on how these questions inform our understanding of ourselves and our current relationship with God.

May 23, 2008
Topic: Anchoring Your Child in Christ and the Church
Guests: A Panel of Orthodox Youth Directors

Given the realities of today's world, how can parents raise their children to be faithful Orthodox Christians? What resources is the Church already providing? What else still needs to be done? Tune in to this week's episode to hear from a large panel that includes most of the priests and lay youth ministers who are currently serving as members of the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.

May 30, 2008
Topic: The Story of Creation: How the Fathers Understood Genesis
Guests: Dr. Peter C. Bouteneff

Today, many Christians disagree on how best to interpret the Book of Genesis. Some even disagree on how modern scientific theories like evolution should influence theology. But this debate is nothing new. Dr. Peter Bouteneff, a professor at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, has studied and written about how the Early Christians addressed and resolved many of these issues. Tune in to find out about the intersection of scripture, science, creation, the ancient Christian faith -- and how it all applies to today's debates.

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