Come and See
Come and See is a podcast hosted by Archimandrite Philip Hall and produced by Ancient Faith Ministries. In each episode, Fr. Philip explores the readings and services of the Church, offering reflections that connect them to everyday Christian life. The show helps listeners understand Scripture and liturgical worship more deeply from an Orthodox Christian perspective. It encourages practical application of faith in daily circumstances.
Episodes
What Kind of Soil is Your Heart?
We need to be fruitful spiritually as well as nurturing God's garden - the church.
Titus 3:8-15; Luke 8:5-15
So You Want to be Holy?
Christ has provided everything we need in order to be like Him.
2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Luke 6:31-36
What If You Are Too Sinful to Come to the Lord?
When we come to the Lord and acknowledge our sinfulness He will cleanse us and we will become his sons and daughters.
2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 5:1-11
Intensely Personal Love
We are tied to and clothed with the Lord Jesus so we must have faith in him and trust in his faithfulness.
Galatians 2:16-20; Mark 8:34-9:1
Everything Is Ready But Will You Come To The Wedding Feast?
We cannot turn up to the wedding feast if we turn down the holiness required to attend.
2 Corinthians 1:21-2:4; Matthew 22:2-14
Maranatha!
Maranatha is not just a call for the Lord to return at the end of time, but a repeated invitation to come into our everyday lives to strengthen us for service.
1 Corinthians 16:13-24; Matthew 21:33-42
When Satan Enslaves You
Satan uses what we need to give up to enslave us, but Christ will set us free when we give those things up for him.
I Corinthians 15:1-11; Matthew 19:16-26
When You Forget that You are Forgiven
The debt we owe God for everything he has lovingly given to us is incalculable so we should forgive the debt others owe to us.
I Corinthians 9:2-12; Matthew 18:23-35
Chosen by God, Forgotten by the World
Although St. Matthias seems to not be well remembered, he demonstrated the faithfulness Christ asks of all who would follow him.
Ignore the Evil One
When we seem to make no headway against the evil one, the Lord will come and bring us safely through as we keep our eyes on him.
Good Doctrine Results in Good Deeds
Instead of being bogged down in discussing ecclesial and theological minutiae, we must remember to live in obedience to the law of Christ.
Awesome Forgiveness
Father Philip explores the central role forgiveness played in Christ's earthly ministry, as well as its role in our own personal journey toward theosis. Passages discussed: Romans 12:6-14, Matthew 9:1-8
How Jesus Christ Restores What Evil Has Broken
As we see frequently throughout the New Testament, Christ annihilates the evil He encounters and frees those in bondage to it, foreshadowing the work of His crucifixion and resurrection. Fr. Philip discusses this salvific action in the context of the man possessed by a legion of demons, and St. Paul's writings on living the spiritual life.
Passages discussed: Galatians 5:22-6:1; Matthew 8:28-9:1
The Wages of Sin and God's Gift
Slavery to sin is Satan leading us to death, but slavery to Christ is complete freedom as we come before him humbly and repentantly as he gives us eternal life.
Romans 6:18-23; Matthew 8:5-13
Seek First the Kingdom of God
Father Philip explains how whole self can become flooded with the light of God which then shines on others and brings the light of God to them. Passages discussed: Romans 5:1-10; Matthew 6:22-33
Four Things That Saints Do
Father Philip explains that to be a saint we must follow Jesus, care as Jesus cared, preach Jesus with our words and lives, and by being faithful to Jesus. Passages discussed: Acts 11:19-30, Matthew 4:18-23
The Saintly Life
Father Philip discusses how the saints are able to to turn their backs on the world: they go beyond their limits in suffering for Christ. We are called to imitate them so we too can be changed.
Passages discussed: Hebrews 11:33-40; 12:1-2; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30
Pentecost
In this episode, Father Philip discusses the role our relationship with the Holy Spirit plays in our salvation. Passages discussed: Acts 2:1-11; John 7:37-8:12.
Against Heresy
In this episode, Fr. Philip discusses the significance of heresy. All heresy leads people away from God and salvation. We cannot change the doctrines of the church but as we accept them we find that Christ changes us. Passages discussed: Acts 20: 16-36, John 17:1-13
Death and Life
Father Philip discusses how evil is exposed by the light of Christ, and we are shown who we really are.
Bible passages discussed: Acts 16:16-34; John 9:1-38
Hopefully Hopeless
Like Christ, who sought out and healed the paralytic at the pool, the Church is called to minister to those paralyzed by sin, especially if they can no longer recognize their need for spiritual healing.
Joseph, Nicodemus, Myrrh Bearing Women and Deacons: Love in Action
From the revelation of the Resurrection of Christ to modern-day works of righteousness, God accomplishes His ends on Earth through spontaneous, sacrificial love.
Christ Is Risen! Now What?
Father Philip highlights how the resurrection upsets the world and causes antagonism against us, but it also brings us peace, completeness, forgiveness, and healing. Passages discussed: Acts 5:12-20; John 20:19-31
Judgement and the Donkey
Father Philip discusses the contrast between Mary's extravagant gift given out of love and self-sacrificial hospitality with Judas's monetizing her gift, turning his back on the Lord, and his ultimate betrayal. He follows this with a brief reflection on the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem and how it proclaims the Gospel.
Passages discussed: Philippians 4:4-9; John 12:1-18.
What Were They Asking For?
James & John cheekily ask for the most important positions in the Kingdom of God, but Jesus only offers a share in His upcoming suffering. It is to this cup that they, and us, are to drink and be baptized from.
Passages discussed: Heb 9:11-14; Mark 10:32-45
Anything is Possible
In this episode, Fr. Philip explores the enduring reality of Christ’s healing work and our calling to participate in it, serving as His messengers who lead others to salvation, wholeness, and forgiveness.
Scripture passages discussed: Mark 9:17-31
Perfect Orthodox Fasting
Fr. Phillip offers a homily on how perfect Orthodox fasting is accomplished by taking up our cross and following Christ wherever He may lead.
Mark 2:14-17; Mark 8:34-9:1
Namby Pamby Religion? YUK!
Hebrews 1:10-2:3, Mark 2:1-12
Restoring the Image
Fr. Philip discusses how our broken images of others, of Christ, and of ourselves can be restored through our participation in the life of the Church.
Hebrews 11:24-40, John 1:43-51
How to Fast for Great Lent
Matthew 6:1-21
Don't Fast Like That!
Sunday of the Last Judgement
1 CORINTHIANS 8:8-13; 9:1-2
MATTHEW 25:31-46
Pig or Person?
1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Luke 15:11-32
What can God do?
2 Timothy 3:10-15, Luke 18:10-14
Zacchaeus: Oh Oh!
Met all that Zacchaeus was not.
Hebrews 7:26-8:2, Luke 19:1-10
Raised Up. Saved.
Luke 17:12-19
The People Who Sat in Darkness
Have seen a great Light.
Matthew 4:12-17
His Disciples
2 Timothy 4:5-8, Mark 1:1-8
Christ is Born!
A sermon on the Nativity by Fr. Philip Hall.
Patient, Hopeful, & Faithful Longing
Hebrews 11:9-10, 32-40; Matthew 1:1-25
Choosing Death
Colossians 3:4-11, Luke 14:16-24
Hypocrites!
EPHESIANS 5:8-19, LUKE 13:10-17
Apostle Andrew the First Called
1 Corinthians 4:9-16, John 1:35-51
Glisten or Rot?
Ephesians 2:14-22, Luke 12:16-21
Human Refuse (Garbage)
1 Corinthians 4: 9-16, Matthew 9:9-13
Faith
Galatians 6::11-18, Luke 8:41-56
When Family Is Not Enough
Galatians 2:16-20, Luke 16:19-31
Courage
2 Timothy 2:1-10; Luke 8:26-39
Despair
2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9; Luke 7:11-16
Gossip and Church Politics
Titus 3:8-15; Luke 8:5-15
Living as God’s Temple: Mercy at the Centre
2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 6:31-36
Possessing Everything
2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 5:1-11
Seeing the Kingdom of God Come with Power!
Galatians 2:16-20; Mark 8:34-9:1
Swings? Yes! Roundabouts? No!
Galatians 6: 11 - 18, John 3: 13 - 17.
Loose Change Down the Back of the Sofa
Matthew 19:16-26
Come to God with Empty Pockets
1 Corinthians 9:2-12, Matthew 18:23-35
Love is Painful
1 Corinthians 4:9-16, Matthew 17:14-23
Destroyed!
1 Corinthians 3:9-17, Matthew 14:22-34
Why Won’t the Lord Have Compassion on You?
Matthew 14:14-22
Couch Potatoes for Christ?
No!
2 Timothy 2:1-10, Matthew 9: 27-35
Save Others, Save Yourself
James 5: 10-20, Matthrew 9:1-8
Don't Nod Your Head!
Get cracking instead.
Titus 3: 8 - 15, Matthew 5: 14 - 19
Wages of Sin
Is death!
Romans 6: 18 - 23, Matthew 8: 5-13
The Saints and Martyrs of Antioch
Acts 11:19-30, Matthew 4:18-23
Burn Away!
Burning like a candle!
Hebrews 11:33-12:2, Matthew 10:32-38, 19:27-30
The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2: 1-11, John 7:37-8:12
Wolves Tearing the Church!
Make sure you are not one if them.
Acts 20:16-18, 28-36
John 17:1-13
Raising the Dead You
Acts 9: 32-42, John 5:1-15
Christ is Risen! Now What?
Acts 6: 1-7, Mark 15: 43 - 16:8
Great and Holy Week
The beginning of Holy Week 2025.
The Cup of Humility
To serve not to be served.
Hebrews 9:11-14, Mark 10:32-45
Wild Tigers!
Don't go playing with them.
Hebrews 6:13-29, Mark 9:17-31
The Cross: The Death of Self
The Way of the Cross.
Hebrews 4:14-5:6, Mark 8:34-9:1
Forgiven and Healed
Hebrews 1:10 - 2:3, Mark 2: 1 - 12
Strive Against Sin!
... and see the Son of Man.
Hebrews 12:1-10, John 1: 43 - 51
Fasting!
Forgive!
Romans 13: 11 - 14:4,
Matthew 6: 14 - 21
Eternal Life or Eternal Punishment?
The choice is yours.
1 Corinthians 8:8 - 9:2, Matthew 25: 31 - 46
God Runs
The moment you turn round: God runs.
1 Corinthians 6: 12 - 20, Luke 15: 11 - 32
The God of the Penitent
Luke 18:10-14
Dying.
Hebrews 7: 7 - 17, Luke 2:22-40
Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.
That Slimy Little Rat!
1 Timothy 4: 9- 15, Luke 19: 1- 10
...Was Saved.
