Orthodox Christian Network

10/08/2026

Working in media means constant public visibility, and often work on behalf of clients who don't share Orthodox values.

In this episode of Direct & Unapologetic, Fr. Chris Metropulos sits down with Archon Nick Furris, an Emmy Award-winning producer and director and the founder of Spectrum Films to discuss making secular content as an Orthodox Christian, the role of good Orthodox Media in forming Christians, international Christian advocacy and much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uqixd4dKCE

Working in media means constant public visibility, and often work o...

10/07/2026

A steward is a temporary caretaker. We take care of things, and we take care of people that are entrusted to us.
https://myocn.net/permanent-love-and-loving-the-unlovable/

10/07/2026

“If people are scared or intimidated or ashamed to be able to go to their priest or to go to a a member of their community and say ‘I have a problem,’ then we're really not being faithful to our calling.”

(full video at the link in comments)

10/06/2026

“I couldn't stop drinking. I couldn't stop using.”

(full video at the link in comments)

10/06/2026

Sometimes a loving relationship struggles, even comes apart. The relationships that are worth fighting for are worth spending the time to rebuild.
https://myocn.net/sometimes-love-requires-a-rebuilding/

10/05/2026

We are obsessed with credit. I can think of many examples from contemporary life, but here are two examples in the Orthodox Church that I believe are spiritually unhealthy.
https://myocn.net/stop-obsessing-about-credit/

10/04/2026

Christ’s words, “Follow Me,” are an invitation to a journey, but what kind of journey? In this class, we will explore the pattern that begins with Christ’s call and unfolds throughout the life of a disciple. Through the experiences of those who first followed Him, we will discover how their journey reveals something about our own and what it truly means to follow Christ.

10/02/2026

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego said to the king, in the face of almost certain death, “We believe our God will deliver us our of your hand. But if not, we will still believe in Him!”

“But, if not,” is the equivalent of “Thy will be done,” an explanation of trust in God and a release of a situation into His hands and according to His will.
https://myocn.net/staying-faithful-even-when-you-dont-get-the-desired-outcome/

10/02/2026

Aristotle, Shakespeare and the shape of the Gospel.

Jonathan Jackson’s latest book, “The Eternal Poet and the Cosmic Drama” out now!

(full video and book link in comments)

10/02/2026

Take a few minutes and evaluate how you spend your time on a typical day.
https://myocn.net/battleground-what-do-you-love-what-things-do-you-spend-the-most-time-on/