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Struggling With Sexual Purity? | Ask Father Josiah

Patristic Nectar

Patristic Nectar

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December 31, 2025
In this second QNA, Father Josiah responds to real questions submitted by viewers seeking guidance in the Orthodox Christian life. 00:00 Introduction – Christ Is Born 00:50 Parenting & Discipline: Should Christians Spank Children? 05:22 Finding a Spiritual Father When Your Priest Is Overworked 08:16 Teenagers, Faith, and Unsupportive Parents 11:15 Judgment, Anger, and Hatred Toward Others 13:27 Sexual Struggle, Trauma, and Repentance 15:59 Angels, Guardian Angels, and the Unseen World 20:41 Do Animals (Dogs) Go to Heaven? 22:01 Motherhood, Burnout, Anger, and the Home 26:46 Dating, Marriage, and Finding a Spouse 29:22 Losing Faith, Depression, and Despair 31:54 Being Orthodox in a Non-Orthodox Family 32:20 Why Orthodox Priests Have Beards 33:41 Why Orthodoxy Is Divided in America 35:04 Politics, Patriotism, and Orthodox Christianity 36:38 Sexual Purity Before Marriage 39:42 MMA, Boxing, and Combat Sports 42:58 Music, Anxiety, and Overthinking 44:24 Closing & Patristic Nectar App Download the *Patristic Nectar App* everywhere! Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://store.patristicnectar.org/apparel/ #askFJ #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #christian #god #jesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #DivineWisdom #ChristianLiving #NoOtherGods #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar

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