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iEcclesia Season IV Episode 74: The Forerunner: The Life and Times of St. John the Baptist, Part 1
Program Information
Our seventy-fourth broadcast features host Tim Prattas and John Kapsalis as they begin a discussion on St. John the Baptist and His importance and impact in the Christian faith.
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Episode Summary
We welcome our listeners back as iEcclesia begins a new season of interesting topics of discussion not only for those of the Orthodox faith, but to those who are interested in learning about Orthodoxy. iEcclesia had begun its past two seasons by discussing two major figures in the Orthodox faith; our Lord, Jesus Christ and the Mother of God, the Theotokos ad Ever-Virgin Mary - celebrating the Transfiguration and Dormition. This year, we honour another figure, who our Church says is the greatest of all the Prophets; St. John the Baptist. His birth was a miracle; His life was dedicated to God; He is one of the most beloved people of the Gospels. While some thought he was the Messiah, He made sure they knew the truth. He said to them: "I Baptize you with water for repentance, but after me, will come one who is more powerful than I". As the Prophets before him, he preached the coming of the Messiah. He cried as the Prophet Isaiah foretold: "Prepare the way of the Lord". This way was prepared, culminating in the moment He Baptised Jesus Christ at the Jordan River. His life ended as a Martyr for the truth. So, join us as iEcclesia presents the first of a two-part episode on the Forerunner: The Life and Times of St. John the Baptist. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells the people of His time: "Truly I say to you: Among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater (person) than John the Baptist." (Matthew 11:11). The program begins with our host asking who this personality known as John the Baptist is. Through hymns, the Church calls St. John honorable, glorious and gives him the title of a Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist. Our gust tells us why the Church gives all these adjectives to St. John and how we can relate to this seemingly "perfect man". Join us for the conclusion of this program on a future broadcast.
Guest Information
John Kapsalis
- A native of Montreal, Quebec - Bachelor of Arts, Hellenic College (Boston, Massachusetts) - Master of Theological Studies, Holy Cross Orthodox School of Theology (Boston, Massachusetts) - Professor of New Testament Studies, Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy - Sunday School Teacher, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (Toronto, Ontario)
Tim Prattas, Host
- Former National Youth Director, Metropolis Youth Board (Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)) - B.Th. (Valedictorian), Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy - M.Div., Tyndale Seminary
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Broadcast
date: Friday
August 13th, 2010
