Be the Bee
196 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsFinding God in Everything, Everyday
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#RebuildStNicholas
August 27, 2016 05:28On September 11, an Orthodox church was destroyed under the collapsing Twin Towers. What can its rebuilding teach us about being the bee?
Three Things You Need to Know About the Bible
August 27, 2016 05:28How do Christ and the Church teach us to read the Bible? Here are three things you need to know!
Not Just Mustard Seeds
August 27, 2016 05:27Christ tells us that faith like a mustard seed is enough to move mountains. But how can something so small do something so huge?
Transfiguration and Transformation
August 27, 2016 05:26What can the Transfiguration teach us about being the bee?
There's No “Me” in “Bee” (#GOAClergyLaity)
August 27, 2016 05:25Coming together with amazing Orthodox Christians from across the country is a powerful reminder that there's no "me" in "bee."
The King's Stewards
August 27, 2016 05:25God has appointed us all to be stewards in His Kingdom. What does that mean for our lives?
What is Sin?
August 27, 2016 05:25People have a lot of ideas about sin. What does the Orthodox Church say?
What Sports Can Teach Us
August 27, 2016 05:24What can sports teach us about being Christians? What have sports taught you?
Confession
August 27, 2016 05:24We're answering another viewer question. Why is the Sacrament of Confession so important?
Apostolic Pilgrimage (Disagreement and Dialogue)
August 27, 2016 05:23Why was the meeting between Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew so important? We're looking at Catholic-Orthodox history in this week's Be the Bee!
Women in the Church
August 27, 2016 05:23Women have been important saints and leaders in the Church from the very beginning!
Overcoming Laziness
August 27, 2016 05:23We're answering one of your questions, about how we can overcome laziness. How can changing our perspective help?
Faith and Doubt
August 27, 2016 05:22We all struggle with doubt sometimes. Is that a problem, or something that can help our faith?
The Beauty of the Cross
August 27, 2016 05:21The Cross was an instrument of death. How did it become an instrument of life? And what can that teach us about being the bee?
Time to Repent
August 27, 2016 05:20We've all stumbled during Lent. St. Mary of Egypt shows us that it's not too late to get back up again.
An Invitation to Give
August 27, 2016 05:20Fasting can fatten up our wallets. What should we do with that extra money? And how else can we give?
The Discipline of Fasting
August 27, 2016 05:19Sometimes we talk about "giving up" something for Lent. Is the Church asking us to give up what we want or inviting us to build the discipline we need to make the right choices?
Fasting from More than Food
August 27, 2016 05:19When fasting, we focus on what goes into our mouths, what we eat. But what about what comes out of our mouths, what we say?
Forgiveness First
August 27, 2016 05:18Before we start fasting during Great Lent, we start forgiving. Why do we ask forgiveness from everyone, even people we may not know?
What About Our Bodies?
August 27, 2016 05:18We talk a lot about our souls. But what about our bodies? Are they important? Are they saved?
What Do You Share?
August 27, 2016 05:18We share things that are important to us. Do we ever share God with our family and friends?
Overflowing With God's Love
August 27, 2016 05:17This week we're answering another of your questions! What should we do when we try showing love to people and don't get anything positive in return?
Everyday Martyrs
August 27, 2016 05:17This week we're answering another of your questions! What should we do when people make us feel ashamed or awkward for being Christians?
Conquering Our Thoughts
August 27, 2016 05:16This week we answer one of your questions! How do we control our thoughts and deal with the temptations we face everyday?
Running Out of Gas
August 27, 2016 05:16If we don't keep our car's gas tank full, it will stall. Do we keep our spiritual gas tanks full?
Holy Water for the Whole World
August 27, 2016 05:16Sometimes we divide the world into things that concern God and things that don't. What can holy water teach us about that?
New Year's Resolutions
August 27, 2016 05:15Most people don't keep their new year's resolutions. Is it because we're too busy trying to do more rather than be more?
The Wonder of Christmas
August 27, 2016 05:15The universe is full of wonderful things. But perhaps nothing is more wonderful that Christmas, when God became man!
Christmas Gift-Giving
August 27, 2016 05:14Why is gift-giving such an important part of Christmas? What does it have to do with our lives as Christians?
Sharing the Church
August 27, 2016 05:14When a new presbyter is ordained, he's told to "guard the Church." Does he do that by building walls around it? Or by sharing it with the world?
Called to Be Saints
August 27, 2016 05:13Elder Porphyrios has been recognized as a saint! Are the rest of us called to be saints, too?
Thankful for the Resurrection
August 27, 2016 05:13When blessings are temporary, sadness follows thankfulness. But does God want our blessings to be so short-lived?
When Right isn’t Easy (Selma Marches 50th Anniversary)
March 06, 2015 09:10 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBBeing a Christian and living the Gospel isn't always easy; in fact, it's usually challenging. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., experienced that as he fought for justice. So did Archbishop Iakovos when, despite opposition, he chose to stand with Reverend King in Selma. Fifty years after the Selma marches, let's look ahead to how we can live with the same spirit of courage and love.
Making God’s Love Visible
November 14, 2014 15:39 - 5 minutes - 3.88 MBThe Truth can be hard to see. What are we doing to help people see it better?
We Can’t Talk If We Won’t Listen
November 07, 2014 11:27 - 4 minutes - 5.85 MBA look back at last year's Halloween episode, and what can happen when we're too concerned with being right.
God’s Mother, Our Mother
August 01, 2014 10:40 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBWho is the Theotokos, and why is she so important?
There’s No “Me” in “Bee” (#GOAClergyLaity)
July 16, 2014 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBComing together with amazing Orthodox Christians from across the country is a powerful reminder that there's no "me" in "bee."
The King’s Stewards
July 10, 2014 14:58 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBGod has appointed us all to be stewards in His Kingdom. What does that mean for our lives?
Overflowing With God’s Love
February 07, 2014 20:30 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBThis week we're answering another of your questions! What should we do when we try showing love to people and don't get anything positive in return?
New Year’s Resolutions
January 02, 2014 17:03 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBMost people don't keep their new year's resolutions. Is it because we're too busy trying to do more rather than be more?
Who’s Afraid of Halloween?
October 31, 2013 19:54 - 1 minute - 2.68 MBChristians don't need to be afraid of Halloween. We can celebrate it as a day for fun, friends, and family, and use it as a chance to grow closer to God and each other.