Ek Nekron
Ek Nekron is a podcast produced by Death to the World in collaboration with St Timothy Orthodox Church in Lompoc, California. It features articles written from a place of heartfelt pain and love for truth, along with lectures on various Orthodox topics by Fr John Valadez. The podcast aims to explore spiritual and theological themes from an Orthodox Christian perspective.
Episodes
A Call to Ascend: The Path of Fr. Seraphim Rose
From a talk given by Fr. John Valadez at St. Barbara's Monastery in Santa Paula, CA.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Building the Catacomb Church - Episode 1: Culture in Crisis
This new series of recordings from Fr. John Valadez compliments the Orthodox Survival Course. The first lecture, "Culture in Crisis", introduces us to Russian philosopher Ivan Ilyin and his approach to living a Christian life within the context of the modern world. Is a renewal of culture even possible? How could we bring it about? Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Bec
Orthodox Survival Course II, Lecture 7: Transhumanism
This lecture explores the foundations of the philosophy of transhumanism, and how it is gaining traction today."Learn to know the spirit of the age, study it, so whenever possible you will be able to avoid its influence." - St. Ignatius Brianchaninov. "With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon." - Elon Musk. Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Be
Orthodox Survival Course II, Lecture 6: Covidian Nightmare
"Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness but instead expose them." St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, 5:11. Churches closed. Holy Mysteries banned. Icons swapped for screens. How do we view what happened 5 years ago through an Orthodox perspective? This lecture aims to reapproach the covidian insanity with sobriety and to examine what went wrong.Support the showVisit Our S
Orthodox Survival Course II, Lecture 5: Ecumenism
The Holy Scriptures reveal that the coming of the Antichrist will be preceded by a globalization of religion—what Fr. Seraphim Rose called the "religion of the future." Understanding Ecumenism, this attempted fusion of worldliness and Christianity, is essential to heed the Lord Jesus' counsel: "Take heed that no man deceive you."Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some
Orthodox Survival Course II, Lecture 4: UFO's
This topic has resurfaced in the media continually from the 1940s to the present. What do our sure guides, the Holy Fathers, teach us about this phenomenon? In this lecture, we explore how such matters must be understood first and foremost from an Orthodox Christian perspective—one embodied in the lives of the modern saints and their lived experience of divine revelation. Support the showVisit Our
Orthodox Survival Course II, Lecture 3: Songs and Satanic Panic
The term "Satanic Panic" is attributed to the 1980's and 1990's, a time in which many Evangelical Protestants began to recognize patterns in rock music and subcultures, particularly the violence and occult themes that were springing up in that era. In some ways they overreacted, but in some ways they reacted to what was really going on. Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab So
Orthodox Survival Course II, Lecture 2: Sexual Revolution and Loss of Personhood
The development of what we call "self" and how inner feelings began to dominate and define identity. A look through philosophers and occultists who ushered in the sexual revolution and the aftermath we still experience today. This is all contrasted with an Orthodox view of personhood and freedom. Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Orthodox Survival Course II, Lecture 1: Brief History of Anti-Christianity
Looking at the history of apostasy in the west from the time of the Great Schism up to modern times. Review of the first OSC courses done five years ago and primer for the upcoming lectures.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Created in Incorruption 10: The New Adam
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Created in Incorruption 9: Pathology of Fallen Man
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Created in Incorruption 8: The Fall of Man
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Created in Incorruption 7: The Naming and the Creation of Eve
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Created in Incorruption 6: Man and Paradise
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Created In Incorruption 5: The Creation of Man
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Created In Incorruption 4: The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Days
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Created In Incorruption 3: The Second and Third Days
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Created In Incorruption 2: The First Day
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Created In Incorruption 1: Genesis, the Hidden Gospel
Fr Seraphim's observations on the six days of Creation through his patristic mind and study of the Holy Fathers, who he says are the "sure guides" to understanding the spiritual life and the Holy Scriptures. Direct quotes taken from the book Genesis, Creation and Early Man which has been just re-released by Saint Herman Brotherhood. All are encouraged to order and read the full text
Wisdom: Vision of Elder Ambrose of Optina
Reading from DTTW No. 6. A Vision of Elder Ambrose.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Created In Incorruption: Introduction
Lectures on Fr Seraphim's teaching on Genesis in light of the commentary of the Fathers. Much of the lecture is taken from "Genesis, Creation, and Early Man."Introduction: How to interpret Genesis in light of the Holy Fathers.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Unseen Warfare No. 6: The Eight Precepts
How to continue to fight. Some notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.netSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Bonus Episode: Desert Flowers No. 2, Saint Anthony the Great
Lecture No. 2 on the Desert Fathers: The Life of Saint Anthony the GreatSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Bonus Episode: Flowers of the Desert No. 1 - Introduction
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Unseen Warfare No. 5: Uprooting the Passions
The progression of the passions and the tactics to root them out.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Unseen Warfare 4: The Passions and Virtues
“In every passion, and also in the virtues, let us critically examine ourselves: Where are we? At the beginning, or in the middle, or at the end?” -St John of the LadderNotes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.net and Fr Joseph Honeycutt's, “Defeating SinSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Unseen Warfare No 3: The Battlefield
What is man? The battle is waged within, so it is important to know what is within.Notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.netSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Unseen Warfare No. 2: Warfare Basics
The basics of spiritual warfare.Many notes taken from: www.unseenwarfare.netSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Unseen Warfare No. 1: Christian Perfection
Unseen warfare is the path of all Christians, it is the Cross we must take up, and it is how we enter the arena of combat for perfection. Every aspect of life is an opportunity for attaining perfection—walking down the street, driving, eating, etc. Thus, the unseen warfare is everywhere—we either take steps towards Christ or steps away from Him. Life is not spiritually stagnant. Some notes taken
May It Be Blessed
Retreat talk given at St Athanasius Antiochian Orthodox Church in Santa Barbara California.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Life and Works of St Nektarios: On Christian Ethics and Morals
What are morals and ethics? Can we truly live as "good people" without a spiritual life?Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Life and Works of St Nektarios: On the Priesthood
The nature of the pastor and his life and conduct according to St Nektarios.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Life and Works of St Nektarios: On the Nature of the Church
What do we mean by "the Church"? What is nature of it? And what is mission of the Church in the world?Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Life and Works of St Nektarios: On Confession
Teachings of St Nektarios on ConfessionSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Burning Beast
From Issue 1, 1994. Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Life and Works of St Nektarios: Later Life and Blessed Repose
Part II of the life of St Nektarios of Aegina: His later life and the blessed events surrounding his repose.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Life and Works of St Nektarios: Early Life
Lecture one in a six part series on the life of St Nektarios the Wonderworker of Aegina. St Nektarios is truly a Saint of our times not only because he lived in recent times but because he is an example of how to live in the dark times we are experiencing today.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Death to the World: The Last True Rebellion
Reading from Issue 1. Introductory article: "Death to the World: The Last True Rebellion."Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Soul After Death: No. 6, The Kingdom of Heaven and the Renewal of Creation
Eternal life, the Kingdom of Heaven, the renewal of creation, and what progress looks like in the age to come in light of the Holy Fathers.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Soul After Death: No. 5, The Dread Judgement
The Orthodox understanding of the resurrection of the dead, the final judgement, and what heaven and hell are.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Soul After Death: No. 4, After Death Experiences
What constitutes a genuine "after death experience"? How do Orthodox Christians understand ghosts or appearances of the dead? Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Soul After Death: No. 3, The Purifying Fire
An Orthodox understanding of the erroneous Latin dogma of purgatory and the correct understanding of purifying fire within the patristic context of the holy fathers.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
The Soul After Death: No. 2, The Separation of the Soul From the Body
“Alas! What an agony the soul endures when from the body it is parting; how many are her tears for weeping, but there is none that will show compassion… Thus, my beloved brethren, let us all ponder well how brief is the span of our life; and peaceful rest for him that now is gone, let us ask of Christ, and also His abundant mercy for our souls.” +Odes of St John of Damascus, Orthodox Funeral Servi
The Soul After Death: No. 1, What is the Soul?
What is the Orthodox teaching on the soul and the human being? Why talk about death and be mindful of it? Do spiritual actions have physical consequences? This episode will answer these questions and more!Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course For Orthodox Christians: No. 10, Our Goal
Achieving Spiritual Progress TodaySupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course For Orthodox Christians: No. 9, Maran-Atha
The Mark, the Antichrist, the ApocalypseSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course For Orthodox Christians: No. 8, The Age of No Reason
Occultism and the Assault on ChristianitySupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course For Orthodox Christians: No. 7, New Religion and Ecumenism
Self Worship, Idolatry, and Looking To Antichrist Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course for Orthodox Christians: No. 6, "New Consciousness"
Eastern Cults and Their Invasion of ChristianitySupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course for Orthodox Christians: No.5, Signs From Heaven and New Man
Science As Faith, UFOs, and TranshumanismSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course for Orthodox Christians: No. 4, Modern Art and Spiritualism
The Decline from Humanism to SubhumanismSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course for Orthodox Christians: No. 2, The Progress of Man Pt. 1
Renaissance and EnlightenmentSupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course for Orthodox Christians: No. 3, The Progress of Man Pt 2
From Revolution to AbsurditySupport the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member
Survival Course for Orthodox Christians: No. 1, Orthodox Worldview
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