From Abel to Zechariah

The Lord of Spirits

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Fr. Stephen De Young, and Ancient Faith Ministries

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 187 minutes

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Summary

Martyrdom runs throughout the whole Scriptures, memorably referenced by Christ in His phrase "from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah." What is the inner meaning of martyrdom? Is it just getting killed, or does it have actual theological purpose? Intro: 0:00 1st Half: 1:08 2nd Half/Callers: 1:22:24 3rd Half/Callers: 1:45:06 Conclusion: 2:54:00

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0:00.0	He will be a staff for the righteous with which for them to stand and not to fall.
0:05.0	And he will be the light of the nations and the hope of those whose hearts are troubled.
0:09.0	All who dwell on the earth will fall down and worship him, and they will praise and bless and celebrate with song, the Lord of Spirits.
0:18.0	1st Enoch, chapter 48, verses 4 through 5. The modern world doesn't acknowledge,
0:23.6	but is nevertheless haunted by spirits, angels, demons, and saints. In our time, many yearn to
0:30.8	break free of the prison of a flat, secular materialism, to see and to know reality as it truly is.
0:39.1	What is this spiritual reality like?
0:41.2	How do we engage with it well?
0:42.9	How do we permeate everyday life with spiritual presence?
0:47.3	Orthodox Christian priests, Father Andrew Stephen Damock, and Father Stephen DeYoung,
0:51.8	host this live call-in show focused on enchantment in creation,
0:56.4	the union of the scene and unseen as made by God and experienced by mankind throughout history.
1:02.8	Welcome to the Lord of Spirits.
1:06.0	Hey, good evening, dragon, slayers, and giant killers. Christ is risen.
1:10.1	Right off the bat here. Indeed, he has risen, and I don't care howers, Christ is risen. Right off the bat here.
1:12.1	Indeed, he has risen, and I don't care how you want to hear it.
1:14.5	That's how I say it.
1:18.7	But once again, I have to comment on our opener.
1:23.0	Okay.
1:23.9	Or voice of Steve.
1:25.4	I mean, no, not him.
1:27.7	Oh, the prior, the prior, the previous ancient faith, prior personality.
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