Fr. Christophe Lepoutre discusses the therapeutic relationship of Holy Matrimony and the importance of marriage in the healing journey of recovery.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Healing Addictions: The Orthod…

Fr. Christophe shares about the important relationship within ACA of the fellow traveler which serves as a life giving community building block in the healing of co-dependency.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "H…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre discusses the value of acquiring and developing the vital relationship with a brother/sister in recovery and in the body of Christ for ongoing learning, emotional and spiritual growth and practice in order to experience ongoing deeper levels of healing and recovery. This relationship can also include accountability in one’s …

Fr. Christophe discusses how to use Step 10, "We Continue To Take Personal Inventory And When We Are Wrong Promptly Admit It," as a means of walking humbly and confessing one’s sins to gain and maintain daily sobriety of soul and body. Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future po…

Fr. Christophe speaks about Step 8 and Step 9 - "Make a list and direct amends to all those we have harmed”. The process of making amends include actions of love and the inner transformation of the heart for the rebuilding of trust and release from the burden of resentment and guilt among other things. This produces healing and recovery to those wh…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre shares about Step Seven, "Humbly asked God to remove our defects of character," explaining how humility is the Lord’s path of salvation for us by his invitation.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast s…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre discusses this vital step which increases our dependency upon the Lord High God for provision and care with our participation and willingness to conform our will with His.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre addresses Step 5 (Admitted to God, ourselves and another human being the exact nature of our wrongs) and the Lord’s step into action, the gateway to sobriety, healing and deliverance. Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to…

Fr. Christophe discusses the value of making a fearless and moral inventory of ourselves. He speaks about honesty and humility in ending the destructive pattern of blaming others. In order toExperience healing and recovery. Fr. ChristopheOleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre discusses Step 3 and the door which opens the Lord’s provision to sobriety, recovery and prayer.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Healing Addictions: The Orthodox Method of Treatment"Are …

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre answers a question from Alexander about the Adult Children of Alcoholic's principle of God being our loving parent and whether from an Orthodox perspective is the Holy Theotokos actually our loving Mother?Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! …

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre continues his discussion of the Second Step by defining and explaining the higher purpose of Step Two, also defining insanity/sanity in simple terms.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Heal…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre discusses the Second Step, "Came to believe that a power greater than myself could rest restore me to sanity." Experience and Integration. Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Healing Addict…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre wraps us his series on the problem of addiction to media (Social media, Internet, Gaming, Television, etc) by focusing on the problem of pornography.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Heal…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre begins contiunues his discussion about the problem of addiction to media (Social media, Internet, Gaming, Television, etc) by focusing on the problem of impatience and the addictive or co-dependent personality and the necessity of learning to wait upon the Lord for treatment.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call to…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre begins a discussion about the problem of addiction to media (Social media, Internet, Gaming, Television, etc) and offers solutions from the Orthodox perspective.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast s…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre continues to explore the 1st Step of the Twelve Steps of Recovery. He describes the importance of admitting that our lives have become unmanageable, and the ways in which an open door begins with a measure of Humility.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a fut…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre explore the 1st Step of the Twelve Steps of Recovery: Admitting Powerlessness. He explains that learning to walk humbly opens the door for sobriety, healing and recovery. Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre continues his discussion of the topic of Food and Eating Disorders, by focusing on the satisfaction of our spiritual hunger with the Lamb of God - broken yet never divided; ever eaten, though never consumed but sanctifying them that partake thereof. (Part 2 of 2)Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre introduces the topic of Food and Eating Disorders, and Matushka Cynthias gives a 1st step share. (Part 1 of 2)Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Healing Addictions: The Orthodox Method of …

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre addresses the topic of the appetitive function, quenching our spiritual thirst. He also shares about the International Conference on the The Theology of Addictions.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcas…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre addresses the topic of the language of the heart and the importance of Orthodoxy for recovery.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Healing Addictions: The Orthodox Method of Treatment"Are yo…

In this podcast, Fr. Christophe discusses the restoration of trust as the cornerstone for the healing of relationships and recovery.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Healing Addictions: The Orthodox Method of Tr…

In this podcast, Fr. Christophe discusses the important parts of step zero- participate in the Fellowship to build a strong foundation of sobriety/ recovery.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Healing Addictions: …

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre explores the origins of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the beginning of the 12 Twelve Step movement, and the foundational principle of surrender to God.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series,…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre addresses the first step in any Twelve Step program, the need to "admit" rather than "deny." He also answers a question from a caller on the topic of being judgmental of others.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the or…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre explains the origin of the feast day of the Icon of the Inexhaustible Cup, and shares the view of some Orthodox bishops on the useful tool of Twelve Step recovery programs. Fr. Christophe answers a question from a caller about similarities between Twelve Step Recovery and the Orthodox Christian faith. Do you have a question …

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre provides an introduction to his new podcast Healing Addictions: The Recovery Continues. Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast series, "Healing Addictions: The Orthodox Method of Treatment"…

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre explains the benefits of becoming a member of The Fellowship of the Inexhaustible Cup. More information can be found at their website, www.inexhaustiblecup.org.Do you have a question for Fr. Christophe? Call today and leave your question which may be answered on a future podcast! 540-583-6669Listen to the original podcast se…

Fr. Christophe concludes this series of podcasts by following up on our relationship with our Guardian Angel, the role of the Archangels, and an overview of whole angelic realm that God created in order to assist us in the Fellowship of the Gospel.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe continues his discussion about the role of the Archangels, along with all of the heavenly hosts, in the healing of our addictions.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe speaks to us about making friends with our Guardian Angel in the process of healing our addictions.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe introduces the use of the Jesus Prayer, as well as providing helpful guidance in how to practice this way of communion with God under the direction of a Spiritual Father.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe reflects upon the uncreated light of the Holy Spirit, as taught by St. Gregory of Palamas, which brings healing, restoration and reconciliation resulting in the removal of our illnesses and sanctification.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe addresses the reality of spiritual warfare in our battle against addiction, and the role of the sacraments in our healing.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe teaches about the way that the Holy Mystery of Repentance (Confession) is necessary in our healing from codependency.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe helps us understand the role of confession in our own healing and freedom from co-dependency and addictions of all kind.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe explains our need for a relationship with God that enables us to heal and do His will.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe continues his teaching on co-dependency by exploring the importance of a Spiritual Father / Confessor.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe teaches us about the child-like nature of the human soul, and how we might enter into the healing of our addictions through communion with the Father through the resurrected Christ.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

The Stages of Forgiveness through an Orthodox perspective.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe continues his series on co-dependency by describing the causes and effects of this 'mother of addictions.'Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Treating the relationship illness co-dependency, mother of addictions.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe communicates the importance of abstinence in our battle with lust, both as single and married men and women.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe shares how overcoming temptation is a part of the necessary struggle in the healing of our lives.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe discusses the Orthodox understanding of homosexuality.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe again discusses the sexual addiction, this time focusing on masturbation.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe again discusses the sexual addiction, this time focusing on Romans 1 and its injunction against the separation of soul and body.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe begins discussing the sexual addiction.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Christophe explains the value and importance of the miraculous icon The Inexhaustible Cup.Oleh Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio