Real VoicesReal Voices
Real Voices · Voice · Patristic Nectar

The Way Up, is Down

Patristic Nectar

Patristic Nectar

teaching

June 24, 2026
Why do Christians face death without fear? Father Josiah Trenham unpacks the Orthodox Christian understanding of death - from the Anastasis icon (the Plundering of Hades) to the ancient principle: the way up is down. Download the *Patristic Nectar App* on all platforms! Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://store.patristicnectar.org/apparel/ #OrthodoxChristianity #PatristicNectar #FrJosiahTrenham #ChurchFathers #christian #god #jesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #christianity #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #ChristianLiving #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar #ChristianApologetics #AncientFaith #Christianity #Saints #prayer #biblestudy

Topics

fear of deathchristian deathdeath and resurrectionchristian theologyorthodox christianityafterlife christianityfather josiah trenhamorthodox christian teachingwhy christians don't fear deathorthodox theology

More from Patristic Nectar

View all
Why Catechesis Must Be at the Heart of the Orthodox Church55:29
Patristic Nectar

Why Catechesis Must Be at the Heart of the Orthodox Church

Patristic Nectar

The Death Penalty Is Not Unchristian | Ask Father Josiah15:07
Patristic Nectar

The Death Penalty Is Not Unchristian | Ask Father Josiah

Patristic Nectar

Why Feeling Spiritual Progress Can Be Dangerous7:28
Patristic Nectar

Why Feeling Spiritual Progress Can Be Dangerous

Patristic Nectar

Your Dark Thoughts Are Not a Sin7:06
Patristic Nectar

Your Dark Thoughts Are Not a Sin

Patristic Nectar

Not All Sins Are Equal14:57
Patristic Nectar

Not All Sins Are Equal

Patristic Nectar

My Girlfriend Is Pregnant. Should I Marry Her? | Ask Father Josiah17:29
Patristic Nectar

My Girlfriend Is Pregnant. Should I Marry Her? | Ask Father Josiah

Patristic Nectar

The Orthodox Revival in America1:12:00
Patristic Nectar

The Orthodox Revival in America

Patristic Nectar

Scandal in the Church16:20
Patristic Nectar

Scandal in the Church

Patristic Nectar

God Wants You to Become Like Him19:27
Patristic Nectar

God Wants You to Become Like Him

Patristic Nectar

Stop Relying on Yourself5:27
Patristic Nectar

Stop Relying on Yourself

Patristic Nectar

Stop Letting Your Feelings Control Your Life | Ask Father Josiah21:33
Patristic Nectar

Stop Letting Your Feelings Control Your Life | Ask Father Josiah

Patristic Nectar

5 Miracles That Happen at Baptism10:51
Patristic Nectar

5 Miracles That Happen at Baptism

Patristic Nectar

More like this

The Servant Called Death24:01
Desiring God

The Servant Called Death

Desiring God

Held Fast in the Moment of Death26:21
Desiring God

Held Fast in the Moment of Death

Desiring God

Victory (The War Is Over) - 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 - Skip Heitzig42:37
Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig

Victory (The War Is Over) - 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 - Skip Heitzig

Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig

Why We Must Die | Michael Horton on 1 Corinthians 1537:33
Sola Media

Why We Must Die | Michael Horton on 1 Corinthians 15

Sola Media

Life for Your Mortal Body25:13
Desiring God

Life for Your Mortal Body

Desiring God

The Invincible Love of God19:50
Desiring God

The Invincible Love of God

Desiring God

This Body Must Be Raised: Four Reasons for Your Resurrection38:58
Desiring God

This Body Must Be Raised: Four Reasons for Your Resurrection

Desiring God

Easter's Over! Now What? - 1 Peter 1:3-4 - Skip Heitzig36:39
Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig

Easter's Over! Now What? - 1 Peter 1:3-4 - Skip Heitzig

Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig

Isaiah, Part 112 | The Only Way33:21
Dr. James Tour

Isaiah, Part 112 | The Only Way

Dr. James Tour

Stephen Nichols: Following the Way as Christ’s Disciples43:30
Ligonier Ministries

Stephen Nichols: Following the Way as Christ’s Disciples

Ligonier Ministries

A Reason For Every "Ouch!" - 1 Peter 3:18-22 - Skip Heitzig39:45
Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig

A Reason For Every "Ouch!" - 1 Peter 3:18-22 - Skip Heitzig

Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig

No Wasted Pain24:19
Desiring God

No Wasted Pain

Desiring God

🚩 Report this video