Upper Room Media is a ministry of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Its mission is to bring the word of God from a timeless faith into your hearts and mind anywhere at anytime. The Orthodox Church worships God in continuity with the earliest Church, and as such is the oldest Church. It is a Church of balance: between the mystical and the tangible; between spirituality and theology; between the worship of God and service to humanity. Everything is in balance, otherwise known as right worship, which ...
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Firefall Talk Radio is home to The Porch, an independent nondenominational ministry and archives of the supernatural/paranormal investigative show Reflections In The Dark. Firefall Talk Radio committed to enlighten, encourage & inspire by shining the fire filled Light of Truth on current events, media, music and ministry. Just as the fire fell on Mt. Carmel to show whose god was God and fell in the Upper Room to infill Believers with Divine Power it also dispelled the darkness in the wildern ...
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No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective ...
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Best friends, Holly and Mischa, get personal as they research and discuss hot topics from race and religion to relationships and porn. While they currently share similar values and morals, their paths to adulthood could not have been more different. Holly, a 31-year-old white woman raised by middle class, far-right Pentecostals brings one perspective while Mischa, a 38-year-old black woman raised by upper class, liberal American Baptists brings another. Get loud and louder with Holly and Mis ...
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"Take Down The Patriarchy" With Solange & Jen, formerly known as"Jessica & Solange Take Down The Patriarchy" is a feminist deconstruction of movies/TV Shows/Books that contain problematic and stereotypical representations of women. Solange Castro, a standup comic and playwright, wrote the play, "Changes In The Mating Strategies of White People." Jen O'Donell is a comic and producer of "The Ladies Room" as well as reality TV. Jessica Cabot is the writer and creator of the Lisa Kudrow produced ...
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#120 - Sleepmaxxing: Broke The Limit
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Up until recently, getting more sleep was not exactly cool and absolutely not something to brag about. Gen Z may be changing that perception on social medial as they brag about getting more sleep, better sleep, and pushing the concept of sleep perfection to the "max." In this week's episode, we will: Highlight Kate Lindsay's September 8, 2024 New Y…
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Hidden Faces of the Bible - Part 1: Obadiah
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In this first installment of the "Hidden Faces of the Bible" series, Fr Elijah explores the life of Obadiah, a lesser-known yet heroic figure from 1 Kings. Often overshadowed by the likes of Elijah, Obadiah serves God with humility, boldness, and unwavering faith even in the midst of darkness. This message delves into how his quiet, courageous acts…
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Tune into this beautiful talk given by Evan as he delves into the significance of setting up a solid, quiet prayer area for yourself, the many wonders of praying the Jesus prayer, praying unceasingly and more!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Which Fool Are You Following?
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Human nature is to look at others around us as a guide for how we should behave, act, dress etc.Tune in as Fr David encourages to assess where our focus is or who our focus is on and shift it towards following Christ.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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“And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me”. - Matthew 10:38Tune in to Fr. Pishoy Salama as he discusses three key points on the importance of the cross. May we always remember to bear our crosses and strive to be worthy followers of our Lord Jesus Christ.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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#119 - Media and Sleep Product Ratings: You Look Like You’re The Best
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Over the past few years, the topic of sleep has permeated the media landscape like few other topics in science and medicine. This has led to not only a fascination withing the public about the topic, but also a wild west-like race to financially capitalize on sleep products. But which products are better than others? In this episode, we will: discu…
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Fr Paul speaks about the unmet needs of people and how Jesus met them as well as how the church is responsible for also meeting the needs of people by bringing love and healing to them.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Fr Mark gives this beautiful homily on the third day of the feast of the cross.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr David delves into the difference between knowledge and wisdom in our spiritual lives - where acquiring wisdom allows us to act counter to the streams of this world.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Loving God Through Your Neighbour
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Tune in as Fr David discusses how loving our neighbour is loving God. Hence, that is why it is so important to have a strong relationship with God as challenges that you may face when dealing with others will become less tense.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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When we actually live for Christ, it is then that we truly experience Him. As such we become doers of the Word and partakers of who He is.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Why Am I Running from the Cross?
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Fr Elijah discusses the power of embracing the cross during the vespers service of the feast of the cross.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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The Porch - Established and Settled
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The promises of God are ours as they were Israel’s but to obtain them we must be willing to go get them. To do that we must be established and settled by His Word and His Spirit. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free to share with others as the Lord leads. Please help us get The Word out If our…
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#118 - Apple Watches and Sleep Apnea: Watch It Now, Here It Comes
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On September 16th, 2024, Apple announced their new sleep apnea detection feature for their Apple Watch device had received FDA approval for the detection of mild to moderate sleep apnea. While this is an exciting development in the consumer medical field. In this episode, there are some concerns about this technology. In this episode we will: Touch…
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Tune into Fr. Thomas Hanna as he explores the feeling of being 'dizzy' amidst the busyness of life. He encourages us to shift our focus towards eternal matters, finding peace in God in a world full of distractions.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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In this talk, Fr. Elijah Estafanous unpacks the heart of Christ’s ministry and the message of love in action, as seen through the gospel. Highlighting the miraculous healings performed by Jesus, Fr. Elijah explains that these were not mere demonstrations of power, but expressions of divine love and compassion. Jesus healed because He loves—He is Lo…
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Intentionally Orthodox: Part 4 - The Way of Worship
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In the fourth part of the Intentionally Orthodox series, Fr. Elijah Estafanous dives deep into The Way of Worship in the Orthodox tradition. He explores why the way we worship is focused on transformation rather than entertainment, emphasizing that the goal of worship is to humble ourselves before God and reorient our lives around Him, rather than …
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Iconography In The Coptic Church
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Tune in to this epic talk by Kyro Sharobim as he informs the youth that icons are a doorway to Heaven.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tasbeha In The Coptic Church
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Tune in as Abanoub Halim helps the youth understand what Tasbeha is by discussing the benefits of it and the terminology used.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Liturgy In The Coptic Church
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Tune in as Mina Samy provides the youth with a deep insight into the many aspects that are included in the liturgy and how to benefit from it.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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The Journey: Spiritual Endurance
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Tune into this epic talk given by Mark Sidhom as he presents the parallels between the endurance we need in our spiritual lives and the endurance one needs when participating in a marathon-like event. "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who compete…
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The Porch - Stand Strong
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David ran toward Goliath and defeated him with a sling and a stone. We have a Rock as well and there comes a time when we must fearlessly stand strong against the enemy for the Kingdom of God and spreading the Gospel. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free to share with others as the Lord leads.…
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Paul's Epistle to the Galatians
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Tune in as Fr Antony Andrews explores St Paul's letter to the Galatians, the context behind the book, the flesh and the spirit, the importance of the cross, faith, scripture and much more!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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#117 - Seasons of Sleep: As The Old Sun Dies
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As summer comes to an end, it's a good time to examine how seasonal change tends to affect our sleep. In this episode we will: Refresh our memories about circadian factors related to sleep Look at seasonal trends in sleep times, bed times and wake times Evaluate factors such as light, temperature, and exercise as well as other surprising sleep vari…
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As humans we are always wanting more and are never satisfied with what we have. Christ calls us to a life of being content. May He help us in every circumstance to learn the art of being content having the knowledge that our relationship with Him is drawing us nearer to being united with Him everyday. May this be our source of comfort and desire.…
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God is the external source of energy, the only source of energy. Without Him we will begin to slow down and eventually come to a halt. Our life with mean nothing, it is only when the Lord becomes our whole source that we truly live life in it's fullest sense, knowing that all of us is derived from Him. The Creator and Giver of life.…
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Tune in as Fr David encourages us all to highlight an area in our lives where fear is present so that we can bring it before God in prayer, that He may help us overcome it.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr David reminds us to be mindful regarding our thoughts, what we say and our actions so that we may be pleasing in the eyes of the Lord.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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The Porch - On The Run
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The infilling of the Holy Spirit empowered the Church to fulfill the Great Commission. It fueled the Church and set it in motion. Like the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, the calling would be fulfilled no matter the obstacles or hindrances. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free to share with oth…
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5 Secular Traps Attacking Orthodoxy in the West
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Fr Mark Aziz shares a convicting message of things that are hindering the church in the West from real transformation.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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#116 - Sleep Unplugged Book Club #1-Navigating Life With Restless Legs Syndrome: Bouncing 'Round the Room
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For the first installment of the Sleep Unplugged Book Club, we will examine Andrew Spector's new book Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome. This also marks a revisiting of the topic we covered in episode #13 (Restless Legs Syndrome: You Gotta Move). In this episode we will: Introduce Dr. Andrew Spector, a Duke University professor of neurolo…
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Tune in as Fr. Timothy Fam reflects on discusses how we can prepare for the Last Day by reflecting on Lot's wife's attachment to the world and the importance of having a sense of urgency!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune into Fr Thomas Hanna delves into the importance of the gospel of the end times. We must focus on the goodness of Christ’s message to take heed and remain steadfast our the faith.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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The Porch - Now Faith
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We serve a God who rewards having an expectation and belief in His ability to answer our prayers right now. A life of expectant faith in Him is what we are called to have. We are not supposed to believe anything else if we want to please Him. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free to share with …
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Fleeing the Abomination of Desolation
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Fr Sam provides us with a spiritual interpretation of what can sometimes be a confusing passage of scripture. Through this homily we are able to hopefully flee all forms of abominations that seek to set themselves up in the place of God in our hearts and instead enthrone the Lord within our hearts.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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#115 - Insomnia and Sleep Debt: Pay It Back
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There is no topic in sleep more likely to incite a riot between sleep experts than the concept of a sleep debt. Does it really exist? Can a sleep debt ever be repaid? If so, how long? In this episode, we will: Define sleep debt Examine a new population study on the effects of sleep debt on cardiovascular risk Attempt to consolidate the available re…
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Momento Mori- Remember Thy Death
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In this sermon Fr Elijah discusses the spiritual practice of Memento Mori" which is Latin for "remember your death." It's a reminder that life is finite and that one should live with an awareness of mortality. This awareness encourages people to live more intentionally, aligning their actions and choices with their ultimate purpose.…
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Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores how we need to be keepers or "Doers" of the Word of God, how we shoulld maintain our focus on the Lord, the difference between critics, talkers and doers and much more!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores how light and dark are opposite in nature, how we should not fixate on the dark or the old, but rather to fixate on the new and on Christ and much more!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores the parable of the wicked vinedressers, how we should handle our spiritual lives with care, how the Lord will come back to see how we handled what He has given to us, and much more!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores the importance of having faith in Christ, how it is the ulitmate essence of Christianity, how we can go about doing this, and much more!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores how we can put our entire heart and efforts into Christ, the benefits it will yield and much more!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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What Unites Us Is Greater Than What Divides Us
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Tune in as Fr. Timothy Fam discusses the true meaning of being united in Christ, and being a part of His family!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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The Porch - Are You Ready
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Many of the parables the Lord told were about being ready for His Return. He knew that human nature was to rest and be spiritually lazy. He saw it firsthand with the disciples and continues to speak to The Church today through the Holy Spirit to be ready. Firefall Talk Radio is live or archived with the ability to download the episodes. Feel free t…
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Tune in as Fr Mark explains the importance of maintaining love and peace in our relationships with others so that we can bring one another closer to reaching our goal of eternal life with our Lord and Saviour.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Relationships with Co-Servants
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Tune in as Fr Jonathan emphasises the importance of love, especially in service, as this is the virtue that brings harmony into our lives and ultimately reflects God's love onto others. "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, i…
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Tune in as Fr Yacoub emphasises the importance of humility in our lives.Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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"The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth." Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores the miracle of feeding the five thousand and much more!Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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#114 - Inflammation and Sleep: I’m On Fire
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We have touched on inflammation as a central pathway connecting sleep disorders and dementia (episode 99), injury (episode 70), pain (episode 48), and cardiovascular disease (episode 35). In this episode, we shine the spotlight directly on inflammation and learn how it is connected to sleep. In this episode we will: Examine the reciprocal relations…
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"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven."Par St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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