How can Church Icons save lives?
The Whole Church Podcast
10/18/23
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Fr Jonathan Resmini joins us to discuss his history with icons and film, how the Orthodox Christian tradition uses art in worship, and where they draw the line for second commandment violations! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell ask Father Jonathan about the power of beauty, the language of icons, and more!
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What do the icons mean in Orthodox? Who are the icons of the Orthodox Church? Is venerating icons idolatry? Are icons allowed in Orthodox Church? What is the meaning of the Pantocrator icon? What are the icons in the monastery of St Catherine on Mount Sinai? Does the Orthodox Church allow statues? Why did the Orthodox Church have icons instead of statues?
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In this episode we will:
- Discuss how a Church Icon saved Fr Jonathan's life
- Explore the power of film
- Deconstruct how the Orthodox Church uses icons in worship
- Learn about the distinctions the Orthodox traditions make between statues and icons
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Previous Episode
Are icons instructive or honorary?
October 11, 2023
•61m
Rev Kelly O'Sullivan, of the Anglican Church, joins Joshua Noel to discuss how art is used in his tradition! They discuss why Kelly was drawn to a more high liturgical tradition, why some think of art as idol worship, and how it can be instructive without being distracting!
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How is Anglican different from Catholic? What is the Anglican symbol? What are Anglican beliefs? What is a compass rose? What direction does compass rose show? What is the mission of Anglican? Why is art important in worship? How do Christians use art in worship? Are icons OK in Christianity? What is the Christian theology of icons?
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In this episode, we will:
- Explore the arts portrayed in Anglican churches
- Discuss the legitimacy of icons for instructive purposes
- Deconstruct the Compass Rose and its implications on missions and colonization
- Learn how a higher liturgical service can entice a sense of awe in believers
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How do our Churches treat online ministry, marketing, and branding?
October 25, 2023
•85m
Continuing our Ecumenical Aesthetic series, Joe Dea (home church pastor, online media specialist, and Christian podcaster) and Taylor Clyde (former worship pastor, minister to online media, and Christian podcaster) join Joshua Noel to discuss the art used in online ministry and in church brands / marketing!
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How do you brand a church? What is the branding of the church program? Why is church branding important? What is an online ministry? Is it OK to do online church? How do I start a ministry without a church? What is the best way to market a church? How do I market my church online? Can creating church websites be a form of worship? Are podcasts ministry? Where can I find Christian podcast? How do I start a podcast ministry?
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In this episode, we will:
- Discuss the ministry of marketing and branding your church's online presence
- Deconstruct the legitimacy of podcast ministry
- Explain how lights are used as art for worship
- Show how Mega Churches and small churches are both valuable to the kingdom
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