Manifestation, physical energies, and other new age practices require us to look into ourselves to find the truth because we have the complete power to control our destiny. I think the most important thing we can take away is that it focuses on constructing truth rather than learning truth. This is super important because constructing subjective truths leave us with more mysteries and are unsustainable for the future generations of orthodox christians. Subjective truths dilute the power in each teaching/practice/tradition and overall structure Christ left us. Today we have here, Father Anthony Messah from St. Timothy and St. Athanasius (STSA) Church is a Coptic Orthodox Church of Arlington, VA. You may also know Father Anthony on the podcast The Well, where they discuss relevant, thought-provoking topics that challenges us to understand our faith more personally and engage in it more practically. They aim to “bring an Ancient Faith to a Modern World.

Like never before, people invest so much in relationships and like never before we are so disillusioned by what it means to be in a relationship that is truly meant for us. We’ve discussed before, in our purity episode specifically, how as Christians we are called to live a sanctified life. Meaning, we are set apart from others and our faith calls us to engage in the world with Christ in the center. The disillusion our generation faces when it comes to relationships can be associated with social media, dating apps, social movements and more. One of the most shocking situations for us is when a couple we’ve kept up with on social media or tv suddenly break up because we’ve only seen highlight reels of their relationship. They don’t even have to be famous. How about that really cute couple you see at church? Or the couple that romanticise Christian relationships on instagram? They make it seem so easy. Unknowingly, we begin to idealize and covet the relationships of others … leading us to misconceptions. The overall theme of this season is that we often revise our faith to deal with the decisions we’ve made that don't necessarily align with God’s word or plan for us. And in this episode we’ll break down the four misconceptions most people view as normal but stem from not understanding the freedom that is rooted in r/ships God meant for us. We want to thank you guys for contributing your thoughts on our instagram stories, it’s helped us so much with creating content. Another note for our listeners is we have a complete series uploaded on youtube called Dating Back to Purity and its corresponding notes on our website which is yotc.org and YouTube: YoungOTC. In the meantime, email feedback or questions to yotcpodcast@gmail.com and follow our Instagram @young_otc for regular updates. Make sure to share our podcast, you have the power to share Christ’s message and YOTC’s mission! Thank you for listening to Revisionist Faith. We’ll catch up with you in two weeks, bye!

Last episode, we talked about the misconceptions around purity and purity culture, and what it truly means to live a life of purity as God meant it for us, and the way forward. When we think about what and how we’ve been informed about sex, God is not the first thing we think about. We are surrounded by a multitude of influences like music, movies, shows, friends, etc that often shape the way we think about this topic. This episode will break down the misconceptions our generation has and the applications we can use to change our spiritual and physical life. If you’re interested, we have a complete series of Dating in Purity uploaded on youtube and its corresponding notes on our website which is yotc.org and YouTube: YoungOTC. This weeks episode is from week 5. In the meantime, email feedback or questions to yotcpodcast@gmail.com and follow our Instagram @young_otc for regular updates. Check out our highlights to see the responses mentioned in this episode. Make sure to share our podcast, you have the power to share Christ’s message and YOTC’s mission! 

We’re Kicking off with a subject that is lowkey saturated but lacks quality. We're talking about  Purity and the culture surrounding it. The dialogue surrounding purity has been watered down to attaching purity to your value and a physical event. In addition to purity being centered around abstinence, we also see purity culture in the way we discuss how women and girls dress or conduct themselves, eternal damnation, and much more. These structures that make a purity culture encourages stigma and shame. And to cope with that discomfort of what living in purity means, we often find ourselves revising our faith. We’ll learn what the faith really teaches us and real life applications to free ourselves from shame, guilt and isolation that purity culture has offered us. If you enjoyed this episode email us feedback or questions to yotcpodcast@gmail.com and follow our Instagram @young_otc for regular updates. Make sure to share our podcast, you have the power to share Christ’s message and YOTC’s mission! Thank you for listening to Revisionist Faith. We’ll catch up with you in two weeks, bye!

Welcome back to Let’s Talk Tewahedo! We’ve started a new season, Revisionist Faith. This season's purpose is to discuss topics that are misunderstood and overlooked  and the answers we can find in the Orthodox faith. This season is inspired by our shared spark to fix the re-interpretation of our faith. We want to emphasize the bigger picture of our church, without losing the quality of our religious traditions. Thank you for listening to Let’s Talk Tewahedo, we’ll catch you next episode. In the meantime check us out on our social medias Instagram: @Young_otc; YouTube: YoungOTC; Website: yotc.org

That’s a wrap for season 1...Let’s Talk about it! Season 1: Battling 2020 Episode 8: Moving Forward (Season Finale!) In this season finale, our hosts, Nati and Herawe come together to close off a fruitful season. Did they battle 2020? What did our listeners have to say about their 2020 experiences? What’s coming up next for Let’s Talk Tewahedo? Take a listen and find out!  If you are interested in learning more about YOTC and joining the family, please reach out to us at contactus@yotc.org As always, please provide any of your thoughts and feedback about Let’s Talk Tewahedo by sending an email to yotcpodcast@gmail.com

It seems that global tensions are rising, but where does God stand?...Let’s Talk about it! Season 1: Battling 2020 Episode 7: God’s Political Stance In this episode, our host, Tsion, and guest speaker, Benyam, chat about addressing political/ethnic issues through a spiritual lens and what unity means for Christians. Tune in for this necessary topic! If you are interested in learning more about YOTC and joining the family, please reach out to us at contactus@gmail.com. As always, please provide any of your thoughts and feedback about Let’s Talk Tewahedo by sending an email to yotcpodcast@gmail.com

2020 has us thinking back to 2019...Let’s Talk about it! Season 1: Battling 2020 Episode 6: Dear 2019, It’s Me 2020! In this episode, our host, Herawe, and guest speaker, Lidya, chat about 2019 vs. 2020 through a spiritual lens. From personal discoveries, struggles, and growth, there’s a lot to reflect, laugh, and sigh about. If you are interested in learning more about YOTC and joining the family, please reach out to us at contactus@gmail.com. As always, please provide any of your thoughts and feedback about Let’s Talk Tewahedo by sending an email to yotcpodcast@gmail.com

It’s safe to say that we just witnessed one of the biggest Civil Rights movements in American history. . . Let’s Talk About It Season 1: Battling 2020 Episode 5: Black Lives Matter In this episode, our host, Nati, and guest speaker, Betty, sit down to discuss how we as Christians are ought to respond to the Black Lives Matter movement. They also dissect what this movement is all about and draw parallels between what “Black Lives Matter” means and our responsibilities as Christians. If you are interested in learning more about YOTC and joining the family, please reach out to us at ContactUs@yotc.org As always, please provide any of your thoughts and feedback about Let’s Talk Tewahedo by sending an email to yotcpodcast@gmail.com

Creativity is good for the soul...Let’s Talk about it! Season 1: Battling 2020 Episode 4: Passion Block In this episode, our host, Herawe, and guest speaker, Yonatan, discuss the important role of creativity in our spiritual lives, how to get back to our creative passions, and ultimately how we can use them to serve others. But, wait...there’s also a special, live spoken word piece! If you are interested in learning more about YOTC and joining the family, please reach out to us at ContactUs@yotc.org As always, please provide any of your thoughts and feedback about Let’s Talk Tewahedo by sending an email to yotcpodcast@gmail.com

It’s safe to say that we aren’t able to go to Church in the same manner that we’re used to…Let’s Talk About It! Season 1: Battling 2020 Episode 3: Let's Find Healing - Church Edition In this episode, our host, Nati, and guest speaker, Melaku, sit down to discuss ways the Church has provided healing for them and what they’ve been doing to recreate the Church environment within their own homes. If you are interested in learning more about YOTC and joining the family, please reach out to us at ContactUs@yotc.org As always, please provide any of your thoughts and feedback about Let’s Talk Tewahedo by sending an email to yotcpodcast@gmail.com

It’s so important to take care of ourselves during these difficult times...Let’s Talk about it! Season 1: Battling 2020 Episode 2: Okay, Now What? In this episode, our host, Herawe, and guest speaker, Red, share practical ways they and we can all care for ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually. Tune in for the healing! If you are interested in learning more about YOTC and joining the family, please reach out to us at contactus@yotc.org As always, please provide any of your thoughts and feedback about Let’s Talk Tewahedo by sending an email to yotcpodcast@gmail.com

It is safe to say that we are living in unprecedented times...Let’s Talk about it! Introducing Season 1: Battling 2020 Episode 1: Let’s Unpack In this much-needed episode, our host, Nati, and guest speaker, Tsion, sit down to unpack the different layers of 2020. From the global COVID-19 pandemic to adapting to virtual life and MORE. Tune in for the conversation we all need! If you have not listened to our brief introduction episode, please take a listen to get a general overview of YOTC and the purpose and goals of Let’s Talk Tewahedo! If you are interested in learning even more about YOTC and joining the family, please reach out to us at contactus@yotc.org Please provide any of your thoughts and feedback about Let’s Talk Tewahedo by sending an email to yotcpodcast@gmail.com

Hello, and welcome to YOTC's podcast - Let’s Talk Tewahedo! In this short introduction, our host, Tsion, will be sharing with you the goals and purpose of our podcast. We aspire to strengthen the connection between the youth and the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church through engaging conversations. Please join us along in the journey to grow in the EOTC faith in our day-to-day lives.