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III.1 An Orthodox Perspective on Politics:

An MP3 Primer from Ancient Faith Radio


These podcasts originally aired on Ancient Faith Radio and form a major foundation of my political reasoning.


Liberty and Property - Part 1

Posted November 02, 2008

Clark says an economic system that is built on debt and consumer spending is not only unworkable in the long run, it is fundamentally immoral. Find out why.



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Liberty and Property - Part 2

Posted December 06, 2008

In these current economic times, where should Orthodox Christians lay up their treasure? Clark continues his commentary examining property ownership, debt and the local cabinet maker.



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Where The Religious Right Went Wrong

Posted October 07, 2007

How do we as Orthodox Christians view the strategies of the so called "religious right"? Clark explores an alternative approach rooted in our eucharistic Tradition.



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The Politics Of Anti-Christ

Posted October 13, 2007

Clark continues his discussion of right vs. left and helps us understand the nature of the left as measured by the proper definition of Anti-Christ.



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Educating Our Children

Posted December 29, 2007

In a follow-up to last week's podcast, "Harry Potter and the Golden Compass," Dr. Carlton discusses how children best learn, and how this should guide the ways in which we teach them.



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Global Warming and Christian Stewardship

Posted January 06, 2008

As Christians, how should we think about the issue of global warming? Dr. Carlton gives us insight into this issue, with lessons from the Divine Liturgy that show us the Orthodox view of the material world.



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Why Manners Matter

Posted January 26, 2008

The importance of the social arts as both a means of passing on culture and as an expression of our life in Christ. He mentions 'I'll Take My Stand.'



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Vocation and Liturgy

Posted February 09, 2008

So, what do you do for a living? No matter what it is, it can and should be deeply grounded in your Orthodox faith. He mentions the agrarian life and the dehumanizing effect of industrial societies.



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Individual Delinquencies and Public Business

Posted March 08, 2008

During the Great Lent, a time of reflection, let us be sure that our reflection is upon our own failings, and not those of our neighbors and family members.



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Ethnicity, Nationhood, and Immigration

Posted August 05, 2008

Thanks to everyone who sent in the many wonderful suggestions for topics. Clark is starting to tackle them with this commentary on a difficult and controversial subject.



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