At the Intersection of East and West
Encountering Orthodox Christianity
All across the globe, men and women are finding themselves at a crossroads of faith. Rooted in a desire to embrace the version of Christianity handed down by the Apostles, they have come face-to-face with Orthodoxy. Deacon Michael understands that crossroads and is here to help. He is chairman of the Board of Trustees for Ancient Faith Ministries and the Founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, an online leadership development company. Formerly the CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, Dn. Michael is also a New York Times bestselling author.
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Monday, February 7, 2022
Thinking Orthodox -Jesus Christ and the Orthodox Phronema
In this study, Dn. Michael wrap up his series on Thinking Orthodox. He summarizes the book, by looking at How Jesus Christ is the epitome of an Orthodox phronema. He considers seven truths about developing an Orthodox mindset.
Friday, January 21, 2022
Thinking Orthodox - Characteristics of the True Orthodox Theologian
As we have learned, “the theologian is one who prays.” While that is certainly important, it’s not the only characteristic of true theologians. There’s more to it than that—much more. In this episode, Dn. Michael considers ten characteristics of true theologians. Surprisingly, they’re relevant to all Orthodox Christians not just theologians.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - The Fathers
An Orthodox Phronema sits on a three-legged stool: Tradition, Scripture, and the Fathers. In this episode, we consider the role of the Fathers. Specifically, we answer several questions about them: Who are they, why are they important, and how do they relate to Scripture and Tradition.
Monday, December 13, 2021
Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - Scripture
We’ve seen the important role Tradition plays in the shaping of our phronema. But what role does the Bible play in its development? To answer that question, we consider Holy Scriptures from three perspectives: Inspiration, Interpretation, and Instruction. We also look at how Tradition and Scripture relate to each other.
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Thinking Orthodox - The Shaping of Phronema - Tradition
Tradition is the foundation of Orthodox Christianity. It permeates everything we believe and do. But when Orthodox Christians talk about Tradition, they mean something different that Protestants or Roman Catholics. In this episode, we consider five questions about Tradition, including what it is and what it’s not
Dn. Michael Hyatt