In this sermon delivered on September 28th, 2025, Fr. Stephen reflects on Christ’s call to become “fishers of men.” Drawing from the witness of the early Church, he challenges us to move beyond lukewarm Christianity and live the Gospel daily through faithful worship, quick repentance, tangible service, heartfelt forgiveness, and joyful invitation. With practical guidance on watchfulness (nepsis), the Jesus Prayer, and simple “one-minute micro-actions,” this homily shows how ordinary Orthodox Christians can transform their homes, parishes, and even society by living as the light of Christ in a dark world.
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It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.