The Arena

Father Josiah Trenham
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The Arena

Sunday Homilies and Theological Reflections with Fr. Josiah Trenham - Weekly homilies and theological reflections recorded from the amvon of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, California. This podcast is sponsored by Patristic Nectar Publications, a publisher specializing in resources for Orthodox catechesis. We thank you for allowing us to be a part of your spiritual quest, and we hope that your listening experience is an edifying one.

  1. APR 14

    Reflection | God's Humility

    Donate Easily:  Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE!  Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishioner https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  2025 Spring Conference: Repentance Bishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrance www.conference.patristicnectar.org Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

    15 min

  2. APR 14

    Homily | The Humble Throne of Christ - Palm Sunday (April 13, 2025)

    The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar. Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE!  Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishioner https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

    29 min

  3. APR 14

    Homily | The Death Destroying Power of Jesus' Voice - St. Lazarus Saturday (April 12, 2025)

    The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar. Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE!  Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishioner https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

    19 min

  4. APR 5

    Reflection | On Despondency

    Donate Easily:  Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE!  Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishioner https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  2025 Spring Conference: Repentance Bishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrance www.conference.patristicnectar.org Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

    21 min

  5. APR 4

    Homily | Conquering The Demon of Noon Day - St. John of Sanai - 4th Sunday of Great Lent (March 30, 2025)

    The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar. Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE!  Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishioner https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  2025 Spring Conference: Repentance Bishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrance www.conference.patristicnectar.org Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

    28 min

  6. MAR 31

    Interview | Transhumanism, Feminism, and the Crisis of Modern Masculinity

    Father Josiah joins RattlesnakeTV  for a deep conversation on the cultural and spiritual challenges of our time. As transhumanism reshapes human identity and modern feminism redefines gender roles, masculinity faces an unprecedented crisis. What are the long-term consequences of these shifts, and how can faith and tradition offer clarity in a rapidly changing world? Donate Easily:  Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE!  Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishioner https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  2025 Spring Conference: Repentance Bishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrance www.conference.patristicnectar.org Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

    1h 9m

  7. MAR 31

    Reflection | No Other Gods - Do This and You Will Live

    Donate Easily:  Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE!  Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishioner https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  2025 Spring Conference: Repentance Bishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrance www.conference.patristicnectar.org Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

    13 min

  8. MAR 27

    Homily | Awe-Struck Before the Lord - Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas (March 16, 2025)

    This homily was given at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Palos Heights, IL. The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar. Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE!  Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishioner https://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanship TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  2025 Spring Conference: Repentance Bishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrance www.conference.patristicnectar.org Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

    24 min
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Sunday Homilies and Theological Reflections with Fr. Josiah Trenham - Weekly homilies and theological reflections recorded from the amvon of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, California. This podcast is sponsored by Patristic Nectar Publications, a publisher specializing in resources for Orthodox catechesis. We thank you for allowing us to be a part of your spiritual quest, and we hope that your listening experience is an edifying one.

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  • Creator
    Father Josiah Trenham
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    745
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Patristic Nectar Publications
  • Show Website
    The Arena

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