Fr. TEDTalks Orthodoxy Worth Spreading

Ep. 1 · Faith in Action - Altar Tour

Fr. Ted gives a tour of the Holy Altar, showing the significance of different liturgical items.

Ep. 2 · Faith in Action - Baby Blessings You Didn’t Know About

In this episode, Fr. Ted discusses the first and eighth day baby blessings that should be done before a baby is brought to church for the 40 days.

Ep. 3 · Faith in Action - Building A Prayer Corner

In this episode, Fr. Ted discusses what a prayer corner is, how to build one and what we should put into it.

Ep. 4 · Faith in Action - How to Read Icons

In this episode, Fr. Ted discusses how to read the symbolism in Orthodox icons.

Ep. 5 · Faith in Action - Preparing for Holy Communion

In this episode, Fr. Ted discusses how to properly prepare to receive Holy Communion.

Ep. 6 · Faith in Action - The Problem of Death

In this episode, Fr. Ted discusses the Orthodox Church’s approach to death and offers some reflections on how we can better understand it.

Ep. 7 · Faith in Action - Outline of the Divine Liturgy

Fr. Ted outlines the structure of the Divine Liturgy.

Ep. 8 · Faith in Action - How To Do Your Cross

Fr. Ted explains the proper way of crossing yourself.

Ep. 9 · Faith in Action - How To Start Praying

Fr. Ted offers a simple and practical guide for beginning an Orthodox prayer life, encouraging consistency, humility, and the use of the Church’s prayer books as a steady path into communion with God.

Ep. 10 · Faith in Action - Orthodox Prayer Ropes

Fr. Ted explains the meaning and use of the Orthodox prayer rope, showing how this ancient tool helps focus the heart and mind through the Jesus Prayer.

Ep. 11 · Faith in Action - Be On Time

Fr. Ted explains why arriving on time to Divine Liturgy helps us enter fully into the prayer, Scripture, preparation, and sacred journey toward Holy Communion.

Ep. 12 · Faith in Action - Liturgical Colours Explained

Fr. Ted explains the meaning behind Orthodox liturgical colors and how they visually guide the faithful through the feasts, fasts, and seasons of the Church.

Ep. 13 · Faith in Action - Celebrating Namedays

Fr. Ted explains how Orthodox Christians can celebrate their name day through prayer, Divine Liturgy, learning about their patron saint, and offering hospitality to others.

Ep. 14 · Faith in Action - Orthodox While Traveling

Fr. Ted offers practical guidance for maintaining prayer, fasting, and an Orthodox rhythm of life while traveling, reminding us to keep Christ at the center wherever we are.

Ep. 15 · Fr.TEDTalks - Our Children Show Who We Are

Fr. Ted reflects on how children learn by the lived example of their parents, encouraging families to cultivate faith, love, prayer, and virtue in the home.

Ep. 16 · Fr.TEDTalks - Church Fees?

Fr. Ted explains why Orthodox churches may ask for suggested donations for sacraments, clarifying the difference between paying for grace and supporting the practical needs of the parish.

Ep. 17 · Fr.TEDTalks - Consuming Orthodoxy

Fr. Ted cautions against reducing Orthodoxy to external things, reminding us that true Orthodox life is found in repentance, prayer, sacramental participation, and the transformation of the heart.

Ep. 18 · Fr.TEDTalks - Convert Burnout

Fr. Ted discusses the spiritual low many converts experience after entering the Orthodox Church, encouraging patience, consistency, and guidance through the ordinary rhythm of Orthodox life.

Ep. 19 · Fr.TEDTalks - Die Now, Live Later

Fr. Ted reflects on the Christian call to die to pride, selfishness, and worldly pleasures now, so that we may live fully in Christ and inherit eternal life.

Ep. 20 · Fr.TEDTalks - Happy vs Holy

Fr. Ted explains the difference between pursuing happiness and striving for holiness, reminding us that the Christian life is found in self-denial, sacrifice, and communion with God.

Ep. 21 · Fr.TEDTalks - Church Hopping & Priest Shopping

Fr. Ted discusses the problem of church hopping and priest shopping, encouraging Orthodox Christians to put down roots, support a home parish, and grow within a local community.

Ep. 22 · Fr.TEDTalks - Feeling & Action

What we feel is nowhere near as important as what we do. In this video, Fr. Ted discusses the importance of taking action in our faith.

Ep. 23 · Fr.TEDTalks - Parish Councils

Fr. Ted discusses the role and significance of parish councils.

Ep. 24 · Fr.TEDTalks - Signs Of An Unhealthy Parish

In this video Fr. Ted discusses the 7 signs of an unhealthy parish. 1. Being Late2. Being Oblivious to Church Surroundings3. Not Knowing the Creed & Lord’s Prayer4. Not Knowing How to Provide Liturgical Items5. Communion Without Confession6. Programs Without Church7. taking Time Off

Ep. 25 · Fr.TEDTalks - Forgiveness and the Church

In this video, Fr. Ted explorers the parable of the ungrateful servant, who was forgiven his debt, and how this is an effective tool in helping us forgive others.

Ep. 26 · Fr.TEDTalks - Preaching the Cross

In this video, Fr. Ted discusses the difficulty of preaching the cross, especially in our current secular society.

Ep. 27 · Fr.TEDTalks - Programs Will Not Save Us

In this video, Fr. Ted discusses whether Church programs will actually help save us, or whether we have missed the mark.

Ep. 28 · Fr.TEDTalks - Salt of the Earth

When the Church becomes worldly, it loses its taste. In this video, Fr. Ted speaks about the danger of becoming too close to the secular world and the importance of the Church taking a moral stance.

Ep. 29 · Fr.TEDTalks - Theology of Demons

Saying we believe while not practising our faith, is akin to being like the demons, who believe in God, but still reject Him.

Ep. 30 · Fr.TEDTalks - Why Have Kids?

In this video, Fr. Ted discusses the importance of having children, as a path to salvation.

Ep. 31 · Fr.TEDTalks - “In Good Standing”

Fr. Ted explains what it means to be in good standing with the Church, emphasizing repentance, communion, spiritual struggle, and faithfulness to the teachings of Christ.

Ep. 32 · Fr.TEDTalks - Priests And Politics

Fr. Ted reflects on priests and politics, emphasizing that clergy should preach the Gospel, address moral issues with care, and avoid turning the pulpit into a place of political division.

Ep. 33 · Fr.TEDTalks - The Holy Canons

Fr. Ted explains the holy canons of the Orthodox Church, clarifying their purpose, authority, and proper use as pastoral tools meant to guide healing and lead people toward Christ.

Ep. 34 · Fr.TEDTalks - Live in the Present

In this video, Fr. Ted discusses the concept of “past traumas“ and whether the affect our current lives.

Ep. 35 · Fr.TEDTalks - The “Old Calendar” Church

In this video, Fr. Ted explains what the Greek Old Calendar church is and how it differs from other Orthodox jurisdictions that use the old calendar.

Ep. 36 · Fr.TEDTalks - Employees of God

Fr. Ted explains what it means to be an active member of the Church, reminding us that Orthodox life requires participation, faithfulness, effort, and a sincere desire to become Christlike.

Ep. 37 · Fr.TEDTalks - Inferior Sacrifice

Fr. Ted reflects on the story of Cain and Abel, reminding us to offer God and others the best of ourselves with gratitude, joy, and selfless love.

Ep. 38 · Fr.TEDTalks - Gurus & Idols

Fr. Ted reflects on spiritual fatherhood, warning against turning holy people into gurus or idols and encouraging faithful, humble participation in the life of the local parish.

Ep. 39 · Fr.TEDTalks - Orthodox Localism

Fr. Ted reflects on Orthodox localism, encouraging the faithful to put down roots in a home parish, build relationships, and strengthen the local Body of Christ.

Ep. 40 · Fr.TEDTalks - Missing out on Great Lent

Fr. Ted reflects on Great Lent as a spiritual journey, encouraging the faithful to embrace fasting, prayer, almsgiving, and the services of the Church as preparation for Pascha.

Ep. 41 · Fr.TEDTalks - Money & the Church

Fr. Ted reflects on money, stewardship, and the Church, encouraging the faithful to give generously of their time, talents, and treasure as an offering to God.

Ep. 43 · Fr.TEDTalks - The Devil Inside

Father Ted explores how the primary obstacle to spiritual growth is not external, but internal, arguing that humility and obedience to God—rather than following one's own ego or the whims of modern society—are essential for a faithful life.

Ep. 44 · Fr.TEDTalks - Wealth & Responsibility

Fr. Ted explores the Orthodox Christian perspective on wealth, arguing that accumulating riches is not inherently sinful, but rather emphasizes that the true test lies in how one uses those resources responsibly to serve God and support the greater good of society (0:13-7:05).

Ep. 45 · Fr.TEDTalks x HolyEthos - Q&A

Fr Ted & Ally sit down and answer questions sent in by our followers on Instagram.