Fr Michael Harper Teaching Archive
Fr Michael Harper Teaching Archive
Orthodox Christian Teaching
A weekly archive of the conference homilies of Fr Michael Harper. Fr Michael was one of the leading figures in the Christian charismatic movement between the 1960’s and 1980’s. His ministry took him around the world through his organisation ‘The Fountain Trust’, while his personal convictions took him on a journey from being an Anglican vicar to a pioneering Orthodox Christian Archpriest within Antiochian Orthodox Church in Great Britain and Ireland. The homilies in this archive, of great theological value, were spoken in the years leading to Fr Michael’s ‘Pilgrimage to Orthodoxy’.
10. Pentecost at Ephesus
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. His most popular book, ‘A Love Affair’ (1982), discussed the necessity to distinguish between material love (eros) and spiritual love (agape). Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church. He was ordained and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to Orthodoxy in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and senior priest of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013.
Dec 11, 2023
1 hr 11 min
9. Pentecost at Ephesus
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. His most popular book, ‘A Love Affair’ (1982), discussed the necessity to distinguish between material love (eros) and spiritual love (agape). Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church. He was ordained and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to Orthodoxy in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and senior priest of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013.
Dec 4, 2023
1 hr 11 min
8. Let’s Go Fishing
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. His most popular book, ‘A Love Affair’ (1982), discussed the necessity to distinguish between material love (eros) and spiritual love (agape). Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church. He was ordained and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to Orthodoxy in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and senior priest of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013.
Nov 27, 2023
57 min
7. Leaders as Servants
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. His most popular book, ‘A Love Affair’ (1982), discussed the necessity to distinguish between material love (eros) and spiritual love (agape). Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church. He was ordained and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to Orthodoxy in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and senior priest of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013.
Nov 13, 2023
1 hr 2 min
6. Knowing Our Enemy
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. His most popular book, ‘A Love Affair’ (1982), discussed the necessity to distinguish between material love (eros) and spiritual love (agape). Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church. He was ordained and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to Orthodoxy in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and senior priest of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013.
Nov 4, 2023
32 min
5. Knowing Ourselves
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. His most popular book, ‘A Love Affair’ (1982), discussed the necessity to distinguish between material love (eros) and spiritual love (agape). Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church. He was ordained and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to Orthodoxy in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and senior priest of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013.
Oct 30, 2023
33 min
4. Jesus is Lord
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. His most popular book, ‘A Love Affair’ (1982), discussed the necessity to distinguish between material love (eros) and spiritual love (agape). Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church. He was ordained and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to Orthodoxy in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and senior priest of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013.
Oct 17, 2023
1 hr 2 min
3. The Gifts of the Spirit
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. His most popular book, ‘A Love Affair’ (1982), discussed the necessity to distinguish between material love (eros) and spiritual love (agape). Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church. He was ordained and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to Orthodoxy in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and senior priest of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013.
Oct 8, 2023
1 hr 11 min
2. Faith and the Word of God
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church, was ordained presbyter and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to the Orthodox Church in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and presbyter of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013. The conference messages in this podcast were spoken by Fr Michael in the years prior to his reception into the Orthodox Church. They bear witness to Fr Michael’s theological insight and commitment to faithfulfullness in doctrine, ministry and discipleship in the years leading to his whole-hearted embrace of the faith and life of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. They also provide a valuable record for those who knew and served with Fr Michael throughout his Christian ministry and for those who are seeking, searching and discerning as they travel the same path as Fr Michael and Jeanne Harper - The Pilgrimage to Orthodoxy.
Sep 30, 2023
1 hr 22 min
1. A Journey from Canterbury to Antioch
SHARE this link to share the podcast: https://anchor.fm/fr-michael-harper — LINKS to all our podcasts: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-christian-teaching — As an Anglican charismatic leader, Fr Michael wrote at least 35 books, including ‘As at the Beginning’ (1965), a narrative of the growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement in the 20th century. Fr Michael left Anglicanism in 1995 because of what he saw as the Church of England's increasing doctrinal laxity. He and his wife, Jeanne, joined the Orthodox Church, was ordained presbyter and made the first dean of the then newly established Antiochian Orthodox Deanery of Great Britain and Ireland. He related his journey to the Orthodox Church in ‘The True Light’ (1994), published as ‘A Faith Fulfilled’ In the USA. He was subsequently made an archpriest by Metropolitan Gabriel of Western and Central Europe in 2005. He was also the founder and presbyter of the Orthodox Church of St Botolph in London. The full biography of Fr Michael’s life and ministry, ‘Visited by God’, was published by his wife Jeanne in late 2013. The conference messages in this podcast were spoken by Fr Michael in the years prior to his reception into the Orthodox Church. They bear witness to Fr Michael’s theological insight and commitment to faithfulfullness in doctrine, ministry and discipleship in the years leading to his whole-hearted embrace of the faith and life of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. They also provide a valuable record for those who knew and served with Fr Michael throughout his Christian ministry and for those who are seeking, searching and discerning as they travel the same path as Fr Michael and Jeanne Harper - The Pilgrimage to Orthodoxy.
Sep 25, 2023
35 min