EP 18 Masculinity: Church & Prayer

Описание: 🎙️ Welcome to Another Episode of the Parable Podcast!

In today’s episode, we’re joined by the thoughtful and engaging Fr. Meena Awad for a rich conversation on masculinity in today’s world — how it is shaped, lived, and expressed through an Orthodox Christian lens.

Together, we also dive into:
The power of prayer in everyday life, including the practice of arrow prayers.
The role and importance of English-speaking Orthodox churches in Sydney
The need for men to embrace their spiritual responsibility with humility, strength, and faith.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:40 - St. Mary of Egypt Church
00:04:50 - The Orthodox Church
00:10:09 - Confession & Communion
00:16:46 - Eastern & Oriental Orthodoxy
00:24:54 - Fr Thomas & Kiro Questions
00:30:16 - Merch
00:31:08 - Outward Appearance
00:33:36 - Masculine Fear of Rejection
00:37:45 - Pressure on Young Men
00:45:05 - What is a Man?
00:52:46 - Masculine Humility
01:01:23 - Emotions
01:06:11 - Gender Roles
01:10:04 - Practical Advice
01:16:07 - Likeminded Relationship
01:19:35 - Negative Effects of Pressure
01:22:24 - Spiritual Health vs Wealth
01:26:32 - Contentement vs Complacency
01:27:57 - Kenya Trip
01:31:40 - Maximum Security Prison
01:34:12 - God Working Outside the Church
01:42:27 - Prayer
01:49:55 - Arrow Prayers
01:57:03 - A Real Man... Prays
02:01:40 - Question for Next Guest
02:02:37 - Outro

This episode is both practical and pastoral — encouraging men and women alike to think deeply about what it means to live a life rooted in prayer, accountability, and authentic witness. Whether you’re curious about spiritual practices, community life, or how the Church speaks into questions of identity and calling, this conversation will leave you with fresh insights and encouragement.

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