In the final episode of The Trench, Christian explores how what we love orients our way of being in the world and how what we love is shaped by what we do. Join Christian as he says goodbye to the series by asking, "What do we truly love?" 

The Trench

What We Love Matters

Join Christian this week as he explores the reality that we cannot share a real love for Christ if we don't possess it ourselves. 

You Can’t Share What You Don’t Have

This week, Christian explores how our friends help us see ourselves clearly. Sometimes, this may mean we see some encouraging things, and other times we may see the yucky parts of ourselves. Both of these realities are what make friendship such an essential part of our walk with Christ. 

The Mirror of Friendship

For many, the holidays can be a stressful time when it comes to reconnecting with family members. Join Christian this week as he explores some things to keep in mind as we interact with family over the holidays. 

How to Survive the Holidays

It's the beginning of another fasting season as we prepare for the Nativity of Christ. This week, Christian explores how our practice of fasting is also a practice at stepping outside of ourselves so that we can live for others. 

Practicing Death by Fasting

This week, Christian explores how our lives are meant to be lived for others rather than used to serve ourselves. 

Living for Others

Have you ever struggled with being content with your own life? Accepting your own strengths? This week Christian (with a little help from Kylo Ren) explores how we must live into our own lives if we have any hope of serving the Lord. 

Being Ourselves

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Loving Our Enemies

This week, Christian is joined by his wonderful wife, Michaela. Together, the two reflect on what marriage has taught them both about an experience of God's Love. 

Being Married

Over the last couple weeks, Christian has explored how God reveals Himself through different relationships in our lives. This week, Christian explores what children can teach us about the Mystery of God. 

The Mystery of Children

Friendship is a wonderful mystery wherein people share a heart. This week, Christian explores what our friendships can teach us about a relationship with Christ, the One who invites us into eternal and everlasting friendship with Himself. 

The Joy of Friendship

Mentors play vital roles in our lives, helping us discern the movement of God. Join Christian this week as he has some help in exploring how Christ reveals Himself through these unique relationships. 

The Importance of Mentors

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Relating to Parents

In the first episode of the new season, Christian reflects on his summer and the many people he saw who bring him Christ's love in a real way. 

How Much People Love Me

Young people keep leaving the Church, and most of us are very concerned about this. This week, Christian explores this phenomenon through Attachment Theory and suggests that perhaps the Church is losing her young people because she has failed to be there for youth in the way that they need 

Our Mother, The Church

"The Trench" explores how our relationships make us who we are and how we are to engage with others in light of the Orthodox Christian Faith.