EP 18 Masculinity: Church & Prayer

🎙️ Welcome to Another Episode of the Parable Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re joined by the thoughtful and engaging Fr. Meena Awad for a rich conversation on masculinity in today’s world — how it is shaped, lived, and expressed through an Orthodox Christian lens. Together, we also dive into: The power of prayer in everyday life, including the practice of arrow prayers. The role and importance of English-speaking Orthodox churches in Sydney The need for men to embrace their spiritual responsibility with humility, strength, and faith. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:40 - St. Mary of Egypt Church 00:04:50 - The Orthodox Church 00:10:09 - Confession & Communion 00:16:46 - Eastern & Oriental Orthodoxy 00:24:54 - Fr Thomas & Kiro Questions 00:30:16 - Merch 00:31:08 - Outward Appearance 00:33:36 - Masculine Fear of Rejection 00:37:45 - Pressure on Young Men 00:45:05 - What is a Man? 00:52:46 - Masculine Humility 01:01:23 - Emotions 01:06:11 - Gender Roles 01:10:04 - Practical Advice 01:16:07 - Likeminded Relationship 01:19:35 - Negative Effects of Pressure 01:22:24 - Spiritual Health vs Wealth 01:26:32 - Contentement vs Complacency 01:27:57 - Kenya Trip 01:31:40 - Maximum Security Prison 01:34:12 - God Working Outside the Church 01:42:27 - Prayer 01:49:55 - Arrow Prayers 01:57:03 - A Real Man... Prays 02:01:40 - Question for Next Guest 02:02:37 - Outro This episode is both practical and pastoral — encouraging men and women alike to think deeply about what it means to live a life rooted in prayer, accountability, and authentic witness. Whether you’re curious about spiritual practices, community life, or how the Church speaks into questions of identity and calling, this conversation will leave you with fresh insights and encouragement. ✨ We’d love to hear your reflections — leave a comment or join us on Instagram @parable.podcast to continue the conversation! #ParablePodcast #FrMeenaAwad #Masculinity #OrthodoxFaith #ChristianLiving #PrayerLife #ArrowPrayers #EnglishSpeakingChurches #SydneyOrthodox #FaithAndFamily